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Richard Tilden Sr. Scholarship Recipients for 2026

The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Richard Tilden Sr. Health Education Scholarship:

  • Keesha Nanalook, Manokotak - University of Alaska Fairbanks, Social Work
  • Kaitlyn Pauk, Togiak - Alaska Pacific University, Nursing
  • Trevonna Akelkok, Dillingham - University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing
  • Kaylee Lopez, Dillingham - Arizona School of Nursing, Nursing
  • Kaylee Hill, Naknek - Boise State University, Sonography

The scholarship fund seeks to support eligible students who are enrolled in degree programs in the healthcare field at technical, undergraduate, or graduate schools. The scholarship awards $5,000 each academic year, with a maximum of five $1,000 scholarships to Bristol Bay tribally enrolled residents. Congratulations to our recipients and good luck in your studies!

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Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.