The Bering Straits Foundation (BSF) offers cultural and heritage fellowships to individuals who plan to attend non-credit workshops, conferences, or seminars approved by BSF that perpetuate the understanding of our Native culture and heritage. Fellowship awards are intended to broaden understanding and appreciation of Native education, culture, and society. An individual can receive one Fellowship per calendar year and it is based on availability of funding. Fellowship recipients should be prepared to share their cultural experiences with members of the Bering Straits Foundation.

Kawerak Regional Conference 16 Fellowships in the amount of $250 each shall be awarded to eligible individuals who plan to attend the Kawerak Regional Conference.

National/International Events 20 Fellowships in the amount of $500 each shall be awarded to eligible individuals who plan to attend national/international events that meet the above stated guidelines and are approved by the Fellowship Committee.

Fellowship Application (Adobe PDF)
Fellowship Completion Form (Adobe PDF)

Pictured above: Barb Weyioanna, Faye Ongtowasruk and Ron Senungetuk examine artifacts at the Pitt Museum in Oxford. Barb and Faye received fellowships to serve as Inupiaq consultants at the British Museum.