# Tom and Mary Lou Friesen 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/tom-and-mary-lou-friesen-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 Tom and Mary Lou Friesen Scholarship Fund, administered by the Alaska Community Foundation, is designed for students from Ketchikan or Metlakatla who have participated in community service activities. This program supports eligible individuals pursuing post-secondary education, which can include college degrees or career training programs. 

To apply, students use the foundation's online portal, which features a single application system. After applicants complete a basic profile detailing their educational background and experiences, the system automatically matches them with the specific scholarships for which they qualify. While the foundation does not directly require the FAFSA for all of its offerings, applicants are generally encouraged to complete federal or state financial aid forms to demonstrate financial need if required by specific matching opportunities. Recipients can use the funding to cover tuition and other educational expenses. See the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AK
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Open to students from Ketchikan or Metlakatla who have participated in community service activities.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the online application through the Alaska Community Foundation's scholarship portal.

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