Shortly after Ahtna, Inc. was established, the need to educate our people became apparent. Funding to supplement higher education was instituted. Ahtna, Inc. continues to educate our people through the funding for the Ahtna Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program. The Ahtna Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program is a supplemental educational program designed to assist individuals of the Ahtna Athabascan tribe who wish to obtain an education to increase their career potential. Scholarships are awarded according to the amount of funds available each year.
Priority is given to continuing student who have the highest scholastic achievement.
To qualify for the Ahtna Heritage Foundation Scholarship an applicant must be an enrolled shareholder, in a shareholder's immediate family, a direct descendant or an heir of Ahtna stock. The applicant must also enroll full-time in an accredited institute for a minimum of six weeks for 30 clock hours per week or 12 or more credits.