NYO GAMES ALASKA SCHOLARSHIP
The NYO Scholarship started in 2020 to encourage athletes to keep practicing and to provide an incentive to participate in the virtual statewide NYO Games. Today, the scholarship provides financial support to senior high school students and athletes pursuing higher education. For the fifth consecutive year, this support will once again be available for one male and one female senior athlete for post-secondary education. The NYO scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $2,000 (depending on funds raised) and will be awarded to high school seniors across Alaska actively participating with a Native Youth Olympics team and who are planning to attend a vocational school or college.
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR NATIVE GAMES SCHOLARSHIP
In 2024, the Continuing Education for Native Games Scholarship was introduced to provide financial support to dedicated NYO athletes who are advancing their education in college or vocational schools while actively working to promote and sustain the NYO Games. Whether through establishing NYO clubs, volunteering at events, or integrating the NYO Games into their academic endeavors, these individuals play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued growth and relevance of NYO Games. Continuing Education for Native Games Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to between one and four athletes who have proven participation in NYO Games and have made active efforts to promote the Games.
The application period for the 2025 NYO Scholarship and Continuing Education Scholarship is now open! The deadline for both scholarship applications is April 11, 2025.
Scholarship recipients will be announced April 26 at the Senior NYO Games.
