# Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund

> Amount varies from Alaska Community Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/donald-giles-vocational-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Alaska Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ak
- Official page: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund is administered by the Alaska Community Foundation. This program is designed specifically for students who reside in the Alaskan communities of Petersburg, Seward, or Homer. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary training, professional certification, or a degree program focused on vocational or trade studies. 

To apply, students must use the foundation’s online scholarship portal. The provider utilizes a single, centralized application system that matches applicants to multiple opportunities based on their educational background and experience. While the foundation does not explicitly state a requirement for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a state financial aid application for this specific fund, completing the FAFSA is generally recommended for students seeking post-secondary aid. Recipients can use the funding to help cover the costs of their trade or vocational education. For current application dates and deadlines, please see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AK
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- College types: Technical or trade school, 2-year college
- Must reside in Petersburg, Seward, or Homer, Alaska, and be pursuing training, certification, or a degree in vocational or trade studies.

## How to apply

Follow the link on the foundation website to access the online application portal and complete the required steps.

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