Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust
The Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust (HSST) offers financial aid to Bristol Bay CDQ residents earning degrees at accredited colleges or universities as full-time students. Eligibility requirements are:
- Resident of a Bristol Bay CDQ community
- HS diploma or GED
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Registered as a full-time student in a degree program
- Undergraduates must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Award amounts vary. The mid-year application is available in December.
Reminder: Students must maintain residency throughout their education, you are expected to return to your community when not in school and abide by the full the residency policy. If you have any any questions regarding residency requirements or questions about any absences you may need to take, please contact BBEDC and have them addressed BEFORE you begin your travel. BBEDC Residency Policy
For more information contact Rachel Tilden or Laticia Swift at 907-842-4370. (Student pictured- Kaila Coopchiak- Associate of Arts, Christian Ministry)
Congratulations 2020 HSST Graduates
Associate of Science | |||
Britney Dray | Recreation & Fitness Management | Haskell Indian Nations University | Dillingham |
Mariah Dray | Natural Science | Haskell Indian Nations University | Dillingham |
Associate of Art | |||
Ashlyn Luckhurst | Liberal Arts | Kapiolani Community College | Dillingham |
Bachelor of Arts | |||
Ethan Johnson | Psychology | U of A Anchorage | Naknek |
Darren Napoli | Political Science/Performing Arts | U of A Fairbanks | Dillingham |
Sarah Schroeder | Business Administration | Fort Lewis College | Dillingham |
Jared Miller | Earth Science | U of A Fairbanks | Dillingham |
Bachelor of Science | |||
Mariah Dray | Environmental Science | Haskell Indian Nations University | Dillingham |
Katrina Herring | Nursing | U of A Anchorage | Naknek |
Graduate Program | |||
Shannon Jones | Principal Administration | U of A Anchorage | Togiak |
Support HSST, Purchase "The Canneries, Cabins, and Caches of Bristol Bay, Alaska"
Looking for a gift to give from the Bristol Bay region? John Branson's is a great choice! Filled with pictures and history related to the Bristol Bay Fishery, it is sure to please. Contact BBEDC for more information or to purchase your copy. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust.