Fund Your Future
TCF connects CIRI shareholders and descendants with scholarships, education and training opportunities, career pathways, and resources to help them move forward.
Maddie Mulcahey
TCF Scholarship Recipient • Nursing Graduate
“I am so grateful for the support I have received from The CIRI Foundation over the past four years to help fund my education. Quyana!”
Timely Deadlines & Services
Current Opportunities
Stay on track with upcoming funding cycles and personalized advising sessions.
Higher Education Scholarships
Funding for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking students at accredited colleges and universities across Alaska and nationwide.
Career Technical Education Scholarships
Flexible funding up to $9,000 per calendar year for vocational certifications, trade apprenticeships, commercial licensing, and career upskilling.
Education & Career Advising
Get one-on-one help exploring education, training and career opportunities and planning your next steps with a dedicated TCF education advisor.
Career Trajectories & Credentials
Plan Your Pathway
Explore careers, education and training opportunities, and resources to help you build your path forward.
Patrick Johnson
IT Infrastructure & Security
Connecting with high-demand certifications in network defense, cybersecurity analysis, and enterprise cloud systems across Alaska Native corporations.
Harmony Nyitrai
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Hands-on vocational pathways leading directly into industrial construction, shipyard fabrication, pipeline maintenance, and union apprenticeships.
Sean Fisher
Nursing & Indigenous Healthcare
Dedicated career pathways into nursing, community health, and medical practice within Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Southcentral Foundation.
AK/Now Workforce Initiative
AK/Now brings organizations together to strengthen Alaska’s workforce pathways, improve coordination, and connect people with high-demand career opportunities.
Current Focus Areas
Welding
Structural, pipe & shipyard credentials
CDL / Transportation
Class A/B licensing & heavy hauling
Construction Laborers
Civil earthmoving & trade apprenticeships
Health & Safety
Workplace compliance & emergency medics
Strengthening Alaska's Talent Pipeline
By coordinating training providers, tribal partners, and employers, AK/Now ensures students receive full support—from classroom training to job placement.
Fund Your Future Guide
Braided Education Funding
Find Your Funding Stack
TCF can be one part of your education funding plan. Explore regional, tribal, federal and other resources that can work alongside TCF scholarships.
Federal & State Aid
FAFSA Pell Grants, Alaska Performance Scholarship, and Alaska Education Grants.
The CIRI Foundation (TCF)
Higher Education, CTE, and Competitive Named Endowments up to $9,000/yr.
Village & Tribal Nonprofits
Eklutna, Ninilchik, Salamatof, Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), and regional compacts.
Recipient Spotlights
TCF Proud
Stories of Alaska Native Success in Academics, Careers, and Culture.
Larry Hawkins
CDL Operator, NANA North Slope • Anchorage, AK
“Because of The CIRI Foundation, I was able to achieve a goal of mine and start focusing on giving back through my knowledge.”
Larry overcame personal hurdles to return to heavy equipment operations, earning his CDL with TCF support. Today, he works for NANA on the North Slope and volunteers as a mentor for young Alaska Native students entering the skilled trades.
Caleb Asselin
Civil Engineering Graduate
“TCF support helped me stay focused on academics and complete my Bachelor's degree without overwhelming debt.”
Navigated rigorous engineering coursework with multi-year TCF general and named fund scholarships.
Emily Magara
Higher Education Scholar • Nursing
“Balancing family and nursing school is demanding, but TCF’s belief in my journey keeps me moving forward.”
Mother of four pursuing her BSN degree to serve Alaska Native families with compassionate clinical care.
Na'eda Network
A growing network of TCF scholarship recipients and alumni connecting across careers, communities and educational pathways.
Darla Rivera
BSN Nursing, ANMC
Dylan Boston
Plumbing Apprentice
Madison Perkins
Data Analytics MS
Larry Hawkins
CDL Heavy Equipment
Caleb Asselin
Civil Engineer
Elena Lind
Cybersecurity Analyst
Mauri Butzke
Pre-Med Scholar
Harmony Nyitrai
Welding Specialist
Four Decades of Community Investment
TCF Impact Since 1982
Promoting individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency across generations.
Scholarships Awarded
Cumulative investment in post-secondary education since 1982
Years of Service
Dedicated service to CIRI shareholders and descendants
Students Supported
Empowering academic and career technical pathways
Heritage Grants
Awarded for cultural preservation and community projects
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