HISTORY OF THE BRIGGS FAMILY
In the Spring of 1943, Glenn & Mary Lou Briggs purchased 160 acres from homesteader Jack Cobol and began the first farming operation in the Chugiak-Eagle River area. The Briggses raised hogs and potatoes to supply the nearby military bases.
As the community grew and farming became unprofitable, Glenn Briggs helped develop the first mall area in the community of Eagle River. The original homestead has now been developed into subdivisions in the Meadow Creek area of Eagle River.
HISTORY OF SCHOLARSHIP
The Briggses had a long affiliation with Chugiak High School and its graduates. During the early 1970's, the Briggs family provided financial assistance to Chugiak graduates who, without their assistance, would not have had an opportunity to earn a college education. The only request attached to the "scholarship" was a Christmas card report on their progress and achievements. The intent of this scholarship is to provide assistance where there is a financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The maximum amount of a scholarship is fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
RULES OF ELIGIBILITY
- Be a resident of Chugiak-Eagle River. Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Board members or their dependents may not apply.
- Applicants may be graduating seniors from an Alaskan secondary school, or be attending or planning to attend a college or vocational school.
- Have a Letter of Acceptance from their intended accredited institution. Students already attending college or vocational school must have a transcript demonstrating a 2.5 or above GPA.
- Awards are for students who will attend on a full-time basis an accredited college or vocational school AND be enrolled in a course of study which leads to a degree or certificate.
- Enclose a copy of the parent's AND student's most current federal tax return. Parent's tax returns are not required if the student is emancipated(Black out Social Security#'s)
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Applications and supportive documentation plus 3 copies MUST be hand delivered no later than April, 15th, to the:
- Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation
- c/o Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
- 11401 Old Glenn Highway
- Eagle River, AK 99577.
- Phone: 907-694-4702
- Fax: 907-694-1205
CHECKLIST
- Transcripts from high school and/or college, trade or vocational technical school (up-to-date, unofficial transcripts may be submitted with this application).
- Personal data narrative, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, which includes:
- Personal history,
- Description of your career goals and how you plan to achieve them,
- How you plan to contribute to the betterment of your community upon completion of your education.
- List by year for the last four years, your activities in:
- Employment/internship
- Community service
- Extracurricular activities
- A complete application will include one letter of character reference (written on Jan. 1 or later):
- Statement of Financial Plan (page 3).
- Most recent tax returns.
- Letter of acceptance.
- Proof of residency.(For example, a copy of the student’s driver’s license, a recent envelope addressed to the student, etc.)
- All documents are shredded, after recipients are chosen.
