Alaskans pursuing degrees and/or careers in education, government and public service are invited to apply for the Nick Begich Scholarship Intern Fund for the 2019-2020 academic year.

The fund will award approximately 10 scholarships.

Awards will range from a $2,500-$3,000 Eugene A. Kennedy Scholarship granted to the highest-scoring applicant (this scholarship may be renewed for up to four years) to one-year scholarships of at least $1,000. Last year, 17 Alaskans received scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,500 and totaling $27,750.

Scholarship applications are available at www.nickbegichfund.org or may be requested via mail. Alaska residents pursuing degrees in education, government or public service are eligible to apply. There is no age restriction. Other requirements are outlined on the application.

Applications will be accepted by email or U.S. mail and must be sent and postmarked no later than Feb. 20, 2019. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Awards will be announced in May 2019. An application may be submitted via email to tsbegich@gmail.com or via U.S. mail to Nick Begich Scholarship Intern Fund, PO Box 142711, Anchorage, AK 99514-2711.