Nicholas J. and Pegge Begich Public Service Fund

Happy New Year! As the year comes to a close, consider investing in Alaska’s future.

The Nick and Peggy Begich Scholarship Fund supports Alaska students pursuing higher education and honors a legacy of service, leadership, and opportunity. Your year-end gift helps remove financial barriers and opens doors for the next generation of Alaskans.

Make a tax-deductible donation before December 31 and be part of the impact.

Donate | Scholarship Fund 100% of every contribution goes toward scholarships, internships or fellowships, and is matched in full through the Fund’s Eugene A. Kennedy Bequest.

Today, on the 53rd anniversary of the late Congressman Nick Begich's (D-Alaska) passing, the scholarship application period is open. All Applications are due in full by February 2, 2026. Good luck!

Apply today at:

Scholarship | Scholarship Fund The Fund offers up to ten scholarships annually and on an occasional basis will sponsor Fellowships. Both are open to applicants seeking education and careers in public service and education. Further, the Fund continues to work with past recipients as they develop their careers and seek further prof...

Nyche Andrew, Congratulations to another outstanding student supported by the Fund:

It’s unfathomable to even say I have graduated from Yale with both my… | Nyché Andrew | 15 comments It’s unfathomable to even say I have graduated from Yale with both my Bachelors and Masters (in 4 years), along with a Certificate— but to also have been chosen for James Andrew Haas Prize award by administration has left me in complete disbelief. I was recognized for my research with the Alaska...

Shout out to past award winner, Jackson Blackwell!

🎓 I'm excited to share that I graduated from Princeton with a Master in… | Jackson Blackwell | 44 comments 🎓 I'm excited to share that I graduated from Princeton with a Master in Public Affairs in International Affairs and a certificate in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy last week! Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and the incredible classmates who made the past two years unf...

We have just announced our 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards! Our top Education Award, the Hollis P. "Hank" Harrison Award, was provided to Hunter Blair of Kodiak while our top Public Service Award, the Eugene A. "Gene" Kennedy Award, was provided to Finnian Sweeney of Kotzebue.

Other award winners in the Education category:
Ethan Zawodny - Eagle River
Kyra Wood - Juneau/Gustavus
Monika Rezic - Anchorage
Amanda Adair - Nikiski
Rodney Moler - Kake
Allison Benda - Haines
Iris White - Juneau

Other winners in the Public Service Category:
Janny Eng - Kodiak
Robert Morgan - Anchorage
Maggie Gremire - Nikiski
Lauren Stichert - Juneau
Sarah Dittman - Anchorage
Joshua Pak - Anchorage
Fernando Escobar - Anchorage

Congratulations to all of our successful applicants!

As always, we had many deserving applicants this year, but could only provide awards to a few. To date the Nick Begich Scholarship Intern Fund has provided over $713,000 to over 480 deserving Alaskans since its inception. We look forward to our scholars making a difference for all Alaskans - and the world - just as they have for over 48 years.

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Reminding potential applicants that, if you are interested in pursuing an Education or Public Service related degree, we are in our open period through February 28, 2025. Applications can be done online at:

Apply – Nick Begich Scholarship Fund Our 2025-2026 Scholarship/Fellowship round is now open. Applications will close on February 28, 2025 and awardees will be announced in June, 2025. Click here to apply now!

2025/2026 Scholarship Applications are now available through February 28, 2025! Access them here: https://www.nickbegichfund.org/apply/
Results will be announced in May 2025. The Fund supports education and public service career paths (thought not careers in medicine) and is open to Alaskan residents, regardless of which accredited secondary institution where they may wish to attend.
for direct inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Apply – Nick Begich Scholarship Fund Our 2025-2026 Scholarship/Fellowship round is now open. Applications will close on February 28, 2025 and awardees will be announced in June, 2025. Click here to apply now!