# Sig and Helen Decker Memorial Non-Endowed 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/sig-and-helen-decker-memorial-non-endowed-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 Sig and Helen Decker Memorial Non-Endowed Scholarship Fund is administered by the Alaska Community Foundation. This program is designed to support graduating high school seniors from the Alaskan communities of Wrangell or Petersburg. To qualify, applicants must have personal experience working in commercial fishing or seafood processing. 

The scholarship helps cover the costs of post-secondary education. To apply, students must complete the foundation's online scholarship application. The Alaska Community Foundation uses a single, centralized application system that matches applicants with various scholarship opportunities based on their educational background and experience. While this program does not explicitly require the FAFSA, students are generally encouraged to complete federal and state financial aid applications to maximize their funding opportunities. For current dates and deadlines, see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AK
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Must be a graduating senior from Wrangell or Petersburg with commercial fishing or seafood processing experience.

## How to apply

Apply online through the foundation portal, providing proof of residency, high school enrollment, and details of commercial fishing experience.

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