Donovan Walsh Scholarship Application
The Donovan Walsh Scholarship funded by GCI is open to all students. Preference will be given to
Alaska Native students or students
from rural Alaska. Ten $2,000 Scholarships will be awarded for the
fall 2021 semester. The application deadline to apply for the scholarship is February 1, 2021.
Criteria:
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Individual must be a degree seeking student in Good Academic Standing
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Enrolled at least part-time
Preferences:
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Preference for the Donovan Walsh Scholarship will be given to students who demonstrate financial need
and individuals who self-identify as Alaska Native or American Indian or who are from rural Alaska.
Rural is defined as an individual living outside of the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su, Fairbanks, or
Juneau. Student will need to submit the FAFSA prior to submitting this application.
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The Scholarship will provide financial support toward a student's tuition and fees.
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Application deadline is February 1, 2021 11:59 pm AST.
Name: __________________________________________________
Mailing address:
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City: State: Zip:
Phone number:
APU email address:
Degree program:
Year at APU: GPA:
Do you identify as Alaska Native/American Indian?
If yes, Tribal Affiliation/Native Organization:
Are you from rural Alaska? If yes, where?
Do you currently qualify to receive Alaska's PFD?
Please attach the following:
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A 250-500 word essay with a biography and explanation of why you are applying for this
scholarship - highlighting your educational and professional goals, and how this funding will
help you meet these goals.
Please return this application and essay to:
finaid@alaskapacific.edu or to the Carr-Gottstein Academic Center
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
