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When will SHI mail my scholarship funds? SHI mails annual scholarship awards in installments, and the timing varies depending on whether students are on a semester, tri-semester or quarter system. Students on the semester system get the first check in fall and a second check in spring. Students on the tri-semester system generally get the first check in fall, a second check in winter and a third check in summer, depending on the number of semesters the students say they are taking. Students on the quarter system get the first check in fall, a second check in winter, a third check in spring and a fourth check in summer, depending on the number of quarters students say they are taking.  See also Scholarship Schedule.

I received a scholarship award but I have not received the first check. Why haven't I received it yet? Initial scholarship checks are not mailed until the end of the first week of August. Also, scholarship checks are never mailed directly to the student. The checks are mailed to the school and made payable to the school and the student.

I received my first scholarship check, but I'm still waiting for the second check. Why is it taking so long? Check with your school's Financial Aid Office (FAO). The FAO must return a completed scholarship disbursement form to SHI to receive additional scholarship funds. The form is included with the first scholarship checks mailed to the FAO in August. FAOs may speed up payment by faxing the form to SHI at (907) 586-9293.

If I receive a scholarship award, how much money will I get? Scholarship awards differ from year to year and from person to person. Your scholarship award will be based on the amount of funds received from Sealaska Corp., the number of students who applied, your class standing and your cumulative GPA.

I have 100 Sealaska shares. Do I get more money? No. Scholarship awards are not based on the number of shares owned. Your scholarship award will be based on the amount of funds available, the number of students who applied, your class standing and your cumulative GPA.

My friend received more money than I did. Why did I get less? Your friend may have had a higher class standing or a higher cumulative GPA.

My tuition, books and school fees are paid but I still have scholarship money in my account at the Financial Aid Office. Can I have it? Yes. If tuition, books and school fees have been paid, the remaining funds may be released to the student for living expenses.

I forgot to renew my scholarship application. Is it too late to get a scholarship? Applications must be postmarked on or before March 1 of every year. Applications postmarked after March 1 will not be considered.
 

Still have questions? See Scholarship Schedule or call the Juneau office at (907) 586-9177 or toll free at 888-311-4992 or email us at scholarship@sealaska.com

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