2027/2028 Scholarship Application

The deadline for application is February 26, 2027.
You can apply below using the online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Questions about scholarships and internships may be addressed to scholarship@nickandpeggebegichfund.org.

If you would rather download and complete the application, please click here.

Sorry, the application only works on a computer. Please open this site using your computer to apply, upload files, and write your essay.

Applications Closed

Thank you for visiting. The application period for the 2026-2027 scholarship is now closed. Please visit on November 1, 2026 to submit an application for the 2027-2028 scholarship.

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

NOTE: Only fill out this section if you are under 18 on the submission deadline.

Parent Phone Number

Parent Name(s)

Parents' Employer(s)

Household Annual Income

College you plan to attend (if known) and planned Course of Study (MUST be related to either education or public service).

Essay

Essay of at least 500 words...

Please have official transcripts for your most recent year (or last 12 months if in college) sent to:

Nicholas J. and Pegge Begich Public Service Fund
Attn: Application
P.O. Box 142711, Anchorage, AK 99514-2711

Or have official transcripts sent from your institution directly to: scholarship@nickandpeggebegichfund.org

I understand that my application is not complete until my official transcripts are received.

Up to 5 additional documents of no more than 2 MB each may be uploaded beyond the two required recommendations. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted, and will not count toward this limit, but official transcripts must be received by the application due date of February 26, 2027.

Supporting Documentation

Upload

Up to 5 PDF or Word files, Max: 2 MB each file

Applications are due no later than February 26, 2027

TIP: You can upload multiple files by ctrl-clicking or shift-clicking on the files after you click the upload button. Most document file types are accepted. We advise you use PDF if at all possible.

One last question... how did you hear about us?

First name

Phone Number

Your Permanent Mailing Address

Address to Mail Check To

I will be under 18 on the application due date (If you check this, you need to fill in your parent's information as well.)

Name of High School and College (if applicable)

ESSAY QUESTION (required): Each applicant must include a 500-word statement detailing your goals, the reasons you are applying, and any other information that would assist the Board of Directors in making its selections.

Specifically, if you are applying for an Education Scholarship, please elaborate on why you want a career in education OR how a teacher made a diEerence in your life and how that experience has shaped your decision to go into education.

If applying for a Political Science, Government or Public Service Scholarship, outline who in the current or historical political arena (city, state, or nation) would you most like to emulate and why, OR if you were a candidate for public oEice today, what would be your platform, OR if you were

providing a public service today, what would be your motivation for providing that service?

Nicholas J. and Pegge Begich Public Service Fund

2027/2028 Scholarship Application

The deadline for application is February 26, 2027.
You can apply below using the online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Questions about scholarships and internships may be addressed to scholarship@nickandpeggebegichfund.org.

If you would rather download and complete the application, please click here.

Applications Closed

NOTE: Only fill out this section if you are under 18 on the submission deadline.

Up to 5 additional documents of no more than 2 MB each may be uploaded beyond the two required recommendations. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted, and will not count toward this limit, but official transcripts must be received by the application due date of February 26, 2027.

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Submission Complete!

2027/2028 Scholarship Application

The deadline for application is February 26, 2027. You can apply below using the online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Questions about scholarships and internships may be addressed to scholarship@nickandpeggebegichfund.org.

If you would rather download and complete the application, please click here.

Applications Closed

NOTE: Only fill out this section if you are under 18 on the submission deadline.

Up to 5 additional documents of no more than 2 MB each may be uploaded beyond the two required recommendations. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted, and will not count toward this limit, but official transcripts must be received by the application due date of February 26, 2027.

The deadline for application is February 26, 2027.
You can apply below using the online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Questions about scholarships and internships may be addressed to scholarship@nickandpeggebegichfund.org.