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UAS Alaska Native Studies

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Across all our campuses, you’ll find hundreds of reasons to support our Southeast community. From now until March 27 at 1 p.m., click on the UAS priorities below to find new ways to support students, spark innovation, and build brighter futures. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see if there is a matching or challenge gift available for a program or scholarship that you love, so that your gift can be doubled or tripled.

Select Alaska Native Studies opportunities below to add a gift to your UA Giving Day cart.


Dr. Sol Neely Indigenous Studies Memorial: This fund supports the study of Alaska Native Languages and Indigenous Studies, including scholarships, tuition, teaching assistants, faculty, and curriculum development.

Dr. Alfred E. Widmark Alaska Native & Rural Student Center Support: Your contributions to the Dr. Alfred E. Widmark Alaska Native & Rural Student Center Support Fund honor his legacy while advancing the study of Alaska Native Languages and Indigenous Studies, expanding access to education and opportunities.

Kaayistaan Alaska Native Studies Scholarship: Your generous donations to the Kaayistaan Alaska Native Studies Scholarship Fund empower students to pursue their academic goals while preserving and advancing Alaska Native knowledge and culture.

Selina Peratrovich Memorial for Native Arts: Your generous contributions to the Selina Peratrovich Memorial Endowment for Native Arts support aspiring artists in exploring traditional Native artistry, preserving Indigenous traditions, and advancing cultural heritage.

Emma Marks Memorial for Alaska Native Languages: This fund provides scholarships, tuition, teaching assistants, faculty support, and curriculum development for the study of Alaska Native languages, ensuring their preservation and growth.

$10,000
UA John C. Hughes Foundation for Alaska Educators
Thank you John C. Hughes Foundation and UA Giving Day donors! $10,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship and education students systemwide.
1,500 / 1,500 Donors
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$2,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Thank you Stephanie Erickson and donors that are investing in UA programs as a solution to keeping and cultivating more bright community members working in Alaska. $2,000 has been unlocked for UAA College of Engineering and UAFA College of Engineering and Mines.
750 / 750 Donors
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2
Match
UAS Dr. Sol Neely Indigenous Studies Match to Endowment
Thank you Former UAS Chancellor Karen Carey and Dr. Sol Neely Indigenous Studies Memorial donors! $10,000 has been unlocked and this fund is endowed!
Completed
$2,000
UAF Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAF alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAF General Scholarship!
Completed
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAA alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAA scholarships.
350 / 350 Donors
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$10,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Thank you UA Foundation Director and Former Regent Mary K. Hughes and UA Giving Day donors! $10,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship and education students systemwide.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
$10,000
UA Launch Power Hour
Thank you UA Foundation Board of Directors and UA Giving Day's first 200 donors! $10,000 has been unlocked for scholarships at UAA, UAF, UAS, and their community campuses.
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
2
Match
UAS Wostmann and Associates Alaska Native Studies Match
Thank you Wostmann & Associates and donors for supporting UAS Alaska Native Studies!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
UAS Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAS alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAS General Scholarship!
65 / 65 Donors
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$6,000
UA Alaska Values Indigenous Knowledge Challenge
Thank you to the 2025+ donors that unlocked this additional support for these important initiatives at the University of Alaska, Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Center, Alaska Leaders Archive, and Cyril George Indigenous Knowledge Collection.
2,025 / 2,025 Donors
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