Maniilaq AssociationKotzebue
Maniilaq James Qigñak Wells Scholarship
The James Qigñak Wells Scholarship gives up to $15,000 per calendar year to eligible tribal members who are junior-standing or higher undergraduates, or graduate/post-graduate students, at an accredited university; funds go directly to the school. Deadlines match the Paaraq Scholarship: Fall/Fall Quarter Aug 15, Winter/Spring Quarter Jan 15, Spring Quarter Mar 15, Summer/Summer Quarter Jun 30, all by 11:59pm AKST. Apply through Maniilaq's online scholarship portal.
Next stepJames Qigñak Wells Scholarship online application
DeadlineWinter/Spring Semester Quarter application · Jan 15, 2027
DeadlineSpring Quarter application · Mar 15, 2027
DeadlineSummer Semester/Summer Quarter application · Jun 30, 2027
DeadlineFall Semester/Fall Quarter application (Aug 15) · annual
WhereManiilaq Association, Frank R. Ferguson Building, 733 2nd Ave, PO Box 256, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Who it’s for & requirements
Eligible tribal members at junior standing+ (4-year undergrad), or graduate/doctoral students, at an accredited institution