GANA-A'YOO FOUNDATION
Educational, Career and Cultural Opportunities
Gana-A’Yoo Foundation
Gana-A’Yoo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to enrich and enhance educational, career, and cultural opportunities for Gana-A’Yoo shareholders and descendants as we are adapting to our environment.
Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 to students seeking higher education, to include vocational and technical training. Many of our recipients have graduated with certifications and degrees from the Universities of Fairbanks, Anchorage and Alaska Southeast. Students enter programs of their choosing, which empowers them to define success on their own terms.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Gana-A’Yoo Foundation uses AwardSpring as an all-online scholarship application, processing, and awarding platform. Students must submit their scholarship applications online.
- Scholarship Application and Guidelines: ganaayoo.awardspring.com
- For assistance, please write [email protected]
Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Annual Membership Meeting
The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm at the Anchorage Corporate Office located at 3900 C Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503.
JOIN THE GANA-A’YOO FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors has one open position for an individual passionate about supporting fellow shareholders and helping our Foundation grow.
Available Position:
• Three-year term, beginning March 2024
Current board members are Alexis Sheeder (2024), Kaitlyn Demoski (2025), and Shay Huntington McEwen (2026).
How to Apply:
• Send your resume and a letter of intent via fax to 907-569-9699 or email to [email protected].
• Deadline: March 1, 2024.
Board members must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. Please note that under federal laws governing private foundations, family members of Gana-A’Yoo Foundation board members are not eligible to receive a Foundation scholarship during their term on the board. Current scholarship recipients are also not eligible to serve on the board.
For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our mission-driven board!