Our Legacy

Since 1983, the Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) has empowered nearly 2,000 Alaska Native and rural students to thrive in higher education. Today, our alumni are doctors, teachers, engineers, and leaders strengthening communities across Alaska.

Your support keeps RAHI free and ensures that bright, motivated students can succeed in college and return home as leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

Together, we are building a stronger Alaska.

 

By the Numbers

2025 RAHI Alumni Degree Fields 2025 RAHI Alumni Degree Types
1,990 Alumni

Living and working across Alaska and beyond.

1,500+ Degrees Earned

From certificates to doctorates, alumni succeed at every level.

88 Universities Nationwide

Alumni are enrolled at institutions across the U.S.

232 Communities Represented

Alumni bring strength and knowledge back to communities across Alaska.

 

Ways to Give

Your gift makes a direct impact on students.

📖 $250 – Provides a student's textbooks and supplies
🏔️ $450 – Covers transformative student activities, like rafting in Denali or canoeing the Chena River
✈️ $800 – Gets a student's flights to and from Fairbanks
🍽️ $1,600 – Covers a student's meals for six weeks
🎓 $3,730 – Covers tuition for a full summer of college credit
🏅 $9,050 – Sponsors one student's full RAHI experience
️ $25,000+ – Sustains core program operations

Whether you're an individual or representing an organization, you can help rural and Alaska Native students succeed by making a donation on , sending us an RFP, or by reaching out to us at uaf-rahi@alaska.edu or (907) 474-5876.

 

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

RAHI has a long history of success in rural education. However, we couldn't do it without the help of our partners and generous donors. Because of their support, RAHI remains tuition-free and continues to open doors for Alaska’s next generation of leaders.

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Thank you all so much for your generous donations and investments in our future! Every student who attends RAHI greatly appreciates it. For me, RAHI has been a life-changing experience and an amazing opportunity that I will forever be thankful for. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is incredibly rewarding and will benefit my college career.Kiara Michel, Nulato
Thank you all so much for supporting us from rural Alaskan communities. It really means a lot for you to help us students to know what college life is like. With your help, you are having a big impact on rural Alaskan lives by showing us that you genuinely care about our education. This really shows students such as myself to keep shooting for the stars because you help us know that the sky is the limit. Thank you so much for your time and especially for your help.Davaloree Echuck, Goodnews Bay
Quyanaq! RAHI has helped me learn and build strong connections. This program, while challenging, enables me to go home knowing my summer was not wasted on frivolous things. I hope you know how much you mean to the students of Alaska and the next generation of leaders.Donald Olson, Golovin
Thank you, RAHI donors. I’m grateful for your donations that made it possible for youth from all around Alaska to come together and further our education and experiences.Kiera Angnaboogok, Eagle River
Thank you for making this college experience possible!Luke Kokeok, Shishmaref
Thank you all for helping make RAHI possible. This program is life-changing, and I will never forget the experiences I’ve had and the friends I’ve made. I believe RAHI is one of a kind, and your support has changed many people’s futures, including mine, toward higher education. Neva Horton, Nome