The Spike Jorgensen Scholarship 

The Spike Jorgensen Scholarship is awarded annually to students from Coalition for Education Equity member school districts (see list of member districts here) who show strong promise to overcome academic, personal, or societal obstacles in order to excel in the student’s chosen area of post-secondary education. Since its inception in 2011, the scholarship has awarded $30,000 to 19 students across the state of Alaska. 

This scholarship honors Spike Jorgensen for decades of effective work transforming the educational facilities and programs serving Alaska’s rural students. As the founder of CEAAC, he has contributed significantly to the education, safety, and life fulfillment of many thousands of children. Through this scholarship, CEE honors him with sincere gratitude for his leadership. 

The scholarship application deadline is April 19, 2024. Renewal applications must be received by May 24, 2024. 

Click HERE for to apply or renew!

List of past winners and school districts

2023 Scholarship Winners

  • Suella Wendall of Chugiak (Anchorage School District)

  • Jazyln Fix of Tok (Alaska Gateway School District)

2021 Scholarship Winners

  • Dante Burk of Nenana (Nenana City Public Schools)

  • Daniel Mokom of Anchorage (Anchorage School District)

  • Julia Kaltenekker of Tok (Alaska Gateway School District)

2020 Scholarship Winners

  • Keisha Demientieff of Kasigluk (Lower Kuskokwim School District)

  • Tatiana Wilson of King Salmon (Bristol Bay Borough School District)

2019 Scholarship Winners

  • Dakota Sipary of St. Mary’s

  • Devan Otton of Nome

2018 Scholarship Winners

  • Mitchell Luke of St. Mary’s

  • Kaylen Jones of Quinhagak

2017 Scholarship Winners

  • Lucero Belen Nelson-Loya of Kotzebue

  • Shila Marie Rivas of Anchorage School District

2016 Scholarship Winners

  • Golga Oscar of Lower Kuskokwin School District

  • Kacy Grundhauser of Anchorage School District

2015 Scholarship Winners

  • Keri Albrite of Bethel

  • Kattie Hoeldt of Aniak

2014 Scholarship Winners

  • Kvichak Aspelund of Naknek

  • Paige McConnell of Kotzebue

2013 Spike Jorgensen Scholarship Winners

  • Christine Rene of St. Mary's School District

  • Jacinta Matthias of Kotlik - Lower Yukon School District.