Trustees of the Kootznoowoo Cultural & Education Foundation have announced that the application period for higher education and vocational scholarships will open on June 9th.

Kootznoowoo shareholders and descendants who are Alaska Native and enrolled full-time in a college or vocational program are eligible to apply.  Other requirements for applicants include a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The application deadline is August 1, 2025.  Applicants must apply online as paper applications are not accepted.  CLICK HERE to apply.

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.