Open Now! ASA Training Scholarship

SAFE. TRAINED. READY.

At their core, the Alaska Safety Alliance (ASA) is about workforce development. Building the skills and proficiencies of Alaskans is a critical component of ensuring a healthy business environment and strong economy for our state in a global economy. It’s ASA’s mission to ensure the availability of a highly trained workforce, sufficient to staff Alaska’s industries safely and competitively, now and in the future.

The ASA Training Scholarship program was created to assist Alaskans who are interested in careers in oil & gas, mining, maritime, construction, or cross-industry. Scholarships are one way we can help ensure Alaskans have sufficient skills, training, and education for a successful career in Alaska.

ALASKA SAFETY ALLIANCE TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

ASA and Alaska 529 have partnered to establish the Alaska Safety Alliance Training Scholarship, and are excited to announce that the application period is now open, through May 31, 2024!

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

-Applicant must be an Alaska resident. 

-This scholarship is for applicants who intend to enroll or are currently enrolled in an academic or training program leading to a certification, credential, or degree that will support the applicant’s entry or advancement in a career in Alaska’s oil & gas, mining, construction, or maritime industries. Training program must be Alaska-based or unavailable in Alaska.

-The scholarship is a one-time award. Applicants may re-apply each year and may be selected to receive multiple awards, subject to a maximum lifetime award amount of $5,000.  

-The maximum funding level for the scholarship is $1,500 per applicant, per program year ($750 per semester for semester-based programs), payable to the institution. The scholarship review committee recommends award recipients and the final award amounts are at the sole discretion of ASA.  

-The number of awards each program year is subject to fund availability. 

Download complete program information and application requirements including a complete list of required supporting documents.

Click HERE to Apply Online

Deadline to apply for 2024-2025 award year: May 31st, 2024

Source: Alaska Safety Alliance.