Scholarships

We're proud to offer scholarship opportunities exclusive to our members.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

MTA proudly offers scholarship opportunities exclusive to its members. Encouraging and supporting the pursuit of secondary education is one way we demonstrate our commitment to the communities we serve. We believe the opportunities of tomorrow stem from the innovations of today. Holding to our mission, focusing on growing local economies and believing in being part of something bigger, MTA understands that future success depends on our members. Education is fundamental to that success and MTA is honored to extend these scholarship opportunities.

The MTA Foundation Scholarship application period will open January 8, 2024.

MTA Foundation ensures students have the opportunity to succeed, no matter their background or interests. With various scholarships, the MTA Foundation rewards students who demonstrate exceptional talent and achievement. We award scholarships to support students through their pursuit of technology, business, entrepreneurship, post-secondary education, and more.

The Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship application period opens November 13, 2023.

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require sponsorship by an NTCA member company to be eligible. Applicants who want to secure sponsor certification from MTA must be active MTA members or dependent on an active MTA member who resides in MTA’s service area.

The Alaska Telecom Association Scholarship application period will be released early February 2024.

Alaska Telecom Association (ATA) scholarships are available to students looking to attend accredited higher education and vocational institutions. Applicants must be sponsored by an Active or Associate Member of the Alaska Telecom Association. MTA is an ATA Member and can provide Sponsor Certification for applicants who indicate they are MTA members.

The WTA Foundation Scholarship application opens November 1, 2023, and closes February 29, 2024.

As of 2008, the WTA Foundation has awarded over $302,000 in academic and trade school scholarships to graduating high school seniors of WTA members. Learn more about applying or how you can contribute.