Student Scholarship

The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is the leading statewide professional trade association for businesses and individuals involved in the visitor industry in Alaska. ATIA represents more than 600 businesses large and small from all sectors of the travel industry and all regions of the state.

The ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship Program was established to assist Alaskan students pursuing the education necessary to succeed in the travel and tourism industry within the state. The Foundation offers thousands of dollars each year through multiple scholarships to Alaskan students pursuing education related to the travel industry. Individual scholarships generally range from $500 to over $5,000.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for consideration of a scholarship:

  • Be enrolled or intending to enroll in a degree program in preparation for a career in the travel industry. A travel industry career focus may include, but is not limited to: recreation, hospitality, marketing, business, etc.
  • Be an Alaskan resident and intend to remain so while receiving a scholarship from the ATIA Foundation.

TO APPLY

Applications for the 2023 ATIA Foundation Scholarship Program are due by Tuesday, January 31st, 2023.

Complete the following ATIA Foundation Scholarship application form. The following attachments must be uploaded and submitted with your form:

  • One copy of your most current high school or college transcript (unofficial)
  • A one-page career statement of your travel industry career plans
  • A one-page resume
  • Two letters of recommendation, dated within one year
Name(Required)
Permanent Mailing Address(Required)
Are you U.S. Citizen?(Required)
Are you a full-time or part-time student?(Required)
Are you an Alaskan resident?(Required)
Have you received a scholarship from the ATIA Foundation before?(Required)

Educational Goals

Work Experience & Extracurricular Activities

Attachments

Attach a copy of your most current high school or college transcript (unofficial).
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Attach a one-page statement about your travel industry career plans. Be sure to include the following in your essay: 1) What are your career goals and objectives and how will you achieve them? 2) Why do you want to be involved in the travel industry? 3) What are the major challenges facing the travel industry today?
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Attach a one-page resume.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Attach a letter of recommendation, dated within a year.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Attach a letter of recommendation, dated within a year.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Oath(Required)
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