Empowering Academic Goals
The Betty L. Nelson Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Nelson, a dedicated educator who taught at Mountain View Elementary School, Anchorage, Alaska for twenty-one years. The scholarships purpose is to empower students to achieve their academic goals and encourage deserving students often overlooked for awards to continue their dream of being a college graduate. Our strength lies in our commitment to excellence and our passion for making a positive impact. Since our launch in 1985, we have been dedicated to helping students of any age who meet our eligibility requirements with scholarship money to ensure their college aspirations are attained.
Our Story
Who We Help
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Any student who attended Mtn. View Elementary, Government Hill Elementary, and/or William Tyson Elementary (all of Anchorage, Alaska) for two full years. Years of attendance need not be consecutive and may be a combination of the schools mentioned above.
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Currently a High School Senior (to be graduated this year) with a minimum 2.00 overall grade point average or or a student of any age, currently working towards your 1st degree with proof of at least 12 college level credits at a 2.0 overall grade point average.
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Demonstrated need.
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Planning to be a full-time student at one of the following schools.
*University of Alaska System (UAA, UAF, etc.)
*Alaska Pacific University
*AVTEC Seward Skill Center
*Charter College
*Boise State University
*Gonzaga University
*Weber State University
*Oregon State University System (…including State & Community Colleges)
*Colorado State University System (…including State & Community Colleges)
*Washington State University System (…including State & Community Colleges)
Application requirements are listed below. Completed applications must be received in person at the office of Benefit Brokers, Inc., or delivered by email to the scholarship email address by 5:00pm, April 1st. If April 1st falls on a weekend, the deadline will be 5:00pm the following Monday. Benefit Brokers, Inc. located at 741 Sesame Street, STE 203, Anchorage, AK 99503. Scholarship email address bettynelsonscholarshipak@gmail.com.
High School Senior Applicant
Applicant must submit a folder or email documents to the scholarship email address containing a picture of the applicant, Betty L. Nelson Scholarship High School Senior Application or Anchorage School District Portfolio-Student Information Sheets, Personal History, an Official Seventh Semester Transcripts (including class rank and Standardized Test Scores) sealed in an envelope, proof of Elementary School attendance (verification of elementary school(s) attendance is available from Anchorage School District records department), financial statement or budget, and four letters of recommendation (check your high school Career Resource Room for Scholarship folder guidelines and forms). Applicants are allowed to use the Anchorage School District Scholarship Folder Application in lieu of our application as long as ALL the information we request is filled out to our specifications. The winning entry will be retained by the scholarship committee; all other entries will be returned by June 1st.
College Age Applicant
Applicants must submit a folder or email documents to the scholarship email address containing a picture of the applicant, Betty L. Nelson Scholarship College Age Application, Personal History, Student Information Sheets, an Official Transcript showing at least 12 completed credits with a minium of a 2.0 grade point average sealed in an envelope, proof of Elementary School attendance (verification of elementary school(s) attendance is available from Anchorage School District records department), financial statement or budget, and four letters of recommendation. Applicants are allowed to use the Anchorage School District Scholarship Folder Application in lieu of our application as long as ALL the information we request is filled out to our specifications. The winning entry will be retained by the scholarship committee; all other entries will be returned by June 1st.