About Us
What is Doyon Foundation?
The Doyon Foundation was established as a separate non-profit charitable organization
in 1989 by Doyon, Limited. Doyon Foundation’s mission is to provide educational, career and cultural opportunities to enhance the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders.
Doyon Foundation carries out its mission by providing basic and competitive scholarships,
works with organizations to place interns, and advances traditional Native knowledge
by partnering with various organizations.
Who can apply for Doyon Foundation scholarships?
To be eligible for Doyon Foundation scholarships, applicants must:
- Be enrolled to Doyon, Limited or be the child of an original enrollee
- Be accepted to an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school
- Be enrolled in a program that is at least six weeks or 120 hours long
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for undergraduate students, 3.0 for
graduate or master’s degree students, or 3.25 for specialists or doctorate students
What kind of scholarships does Doyon Foundation offer?
Doyon Foundation offers competitive, basic and vocational scholarships. Competitive
scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $7,000, are awarded annually. To apply for
a competitive scholarship, applicants must submit:
- A complete application form.
- A letter of acceptance from the school he/she will be attending
- Official transcripts
- Personal essay
- Two professional letters of recommendation
The Foundation also awards basic scholarships, ranging from $400 per semester for
part-time students, and $800 per semester for full-time students. To apply for a
basic scholarship, applicants must submit:
- A complete application form.
- A letter of acceptance from the school he/she will be attending
- Official transcripts
Short-term, vocational funding is also available year-round, on a first-come, first-funded
basis. This funding is specifically for individuals who do not meet the criteria
for part-time student status, but who want to attend a short-term, vocational course.
Students will receive funding equal to the cost of the course, not to exceed $400,
and may receive funding once per year. For more information, contact the scholarship
program manager, at 907.459.2050 or
foundation@doyon.com.
When can I apply for Doyon Foundation scholarships?
Competitive scholarships have one deadline: applications must be
postmarked by 5 p.m. on April 15.
Basic scholarships have three deadlines: applications must be postmarked
by 5 p.m. on March 15 (for the summer semester), April 15 (for the fall semester)
and November 15 (for the spring semester).
Vocational scholarships have four deadlines (of which students
may apply for two): applications must be postmarked by 5 p.m. on April 15, September
15, November 15 and March 15.
How can I become involved with the Doyon Foundation?
There are many ways to become involved with Doyon Foundation. For example, you can
become an individual donor or corporate sponsor, join the Nee Ts’e Neyh (We all
give or help) program, volunteer your time, get involved with the new alumni association,
or purchase a beautiful, wool blanket! Learn more about ways to get involved by
clicking
here.
To learn more about Doyon Foundation, or to share your comments, please call 907.459.2050
or e-mail foundation@doyon.com.