Caleb Scholars Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Caleb Scholars Program

Thank you for your interest in the Caleb Scholars Program. Although we are not accepting applications right now, we value your dedication to strengthening Inuit leadership and conservation. Caleb Scholars are chosen once per year.

Important dates
- Next application cycle: academic year Fall 2026 / Spring 2027
- Application opens: May 2026
- Deadline: July 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (your local time)
- Questions: calebscholars@kawerak.org

Before you apply
To prepare a competitive submission, review the eligibility requirements, application checklist, essay prompts, and Scholar expectations below. Additional resources—such as our letter-of-recommendation packet and sample essays—are available on the Caleb Scholars program website.

Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- Be of Alaskan Inuit heritage from the Caleb Scholars Program (CSP) service area—either an enrolled tribal member or a direct descendant of a tribe located in the Norton Sound, Northwest Arctic, or Arctic Slope regions.
- Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Undergraduate-specific requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time
- Have completed at least 36 credit hours
- Maintain both a current and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Graduate-specific requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time
- Maintain both a current and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application checklist
Your submission must include:
- Completed application form
- Answers to the short-answer and essay questions
- Current unofficial transcripts
- Registration for the upcoming term demonstrating full-time or part-time status
- One letter of recommendation addressing your fit for the Caleb Scholars Program (see our recommendation packet on the program website)

You may upload all materials through the Application Form or email them to calebscholars@kawerak.org.

Essay prompts
Short answer (up to 100 words)
- Describe your connection to an Alaskan Arctic Inuit community within the Caleb Scholars Program service area.

Essays (100–300 words each)
1. What does Inuit-led conservation advocacy mean to you, and how will your academic program and degree help you pursue those goals?
2. Caleb Scholars can access supplemental funding for things like travel, paid internships, conferences, equipment for classes or research, community presentations, and related needs. If selected, how would you use these funds?

(See sample essays on our website for guidance.)

Expectations of Caleb Scholars
Selected students are driven, skilled, and committed to contributing to conservation and community leadership. While in the program, Scholars are expected to:
- Take part in a mentorship
- Participate in extracurricular opportunities, including conferences, webinars, our Virtual Qargi learning sessions, advocacy activities, and similar experiences
- Complete the required Positive Community Citizenship Training
- Maintain program eligibility in accordance with our Program Policies

If you have questions or need assistance, email calebscholars@kawerak.org. We look forward to your application in May 2026.