Education Opportunities
Scholarships are offered to eligible Choggiung Ltd. Shareholders, supporting their pursuit of higher education and career and work enhancement.
Education Scholarships for Shareholders
Choggiung Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) was created to encourage Choggiung shareholders to seek higher education. To do so, scholarships are awarded to shareholders pursuing college degrees, vocational training, or career enhancement opportunities.
Choggiung is proud to partner with the Bristol Bay Foundation (BBF) to administer our scholarship program. By using their application portal, Choggiung shareholders can easily apply for the Higher Education Scholarship as well as the Career Focused Vocational Education Scholarship.
To apply, visit MYBBNC.net to set up an account.
- Students who are jointly BBNC and Choggiung shareholders will automatically be considered for awards upon submitting their application with BBF.
- Choggiung shareholders and descendants who are not BBNC shareholders can contact BBF directly for instructions on how to apply by emailing bbf@bristolbayfoundation.org or reaching out to Joanie Fullwood, directly at joanie@bristolbayfoundation.org or by phone at 907-266-1507.
If you are seeking financial assistance with a class or activity that will enhance your employability, contact Mary Barnes at mary@choggiung.com or by phone at 907-842-5218.
Scholarship Opportunities
Higher Education Scholarship (HE)
Higher Education Scholarship Program supports 4-year or advanced degree programs for Full- Part- or Under Part-Time students for traditional college programs, such as Associate, Bachelors, and master's degrees at a University. Awards are based on academic standing, leadership, and life experiences. The HE Scholarship Program will now have two deadlines each academic year.
Deadlines
- 2025-2026 Full Year Funding Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
- 2026 Partial Year Funding Deadline: December 5, 2025
Career Focused Vocational Education Scholarship (CFVE)
For non-university training programs through technical schools and training, such as welding, piloting, beauty school, electrical, cosmetology, etc., 6 months or longer but less than 2 years.
Deadlines
The next deadline to apply for the Career Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) scholarships is April 4, 2025. The CFVE program also has two additional deadlines: July 25, 2025, and December 5, 2025.