Coeur Alaska Donates $30,000 to UAS Kensington Mine Environmental Science Endowment Fund

The scholarship fund provides a minimum award of $3,000 per student. “For me, our Environmental Science Endowment Fund is personal,” said Pete Strow, Coeur Alaska’s Environmental Manager.

Juneau, Alaska

Date of Press Release: January 23, 2025

Coeur Alaska, Inc., owner and operator of the Kensington Mine, donated $30,000 to the Coeur Alaska Kensington Gold Mine Environmental Science Award, an endowed scholarship fund supporting University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) students majoring in Environmental Science, Environmental Resources, or Marine Biology. The scholarship fund provides a minimum award of $3,000 per student.

“For me, our Environmental Science Endowment Fund is personal,” said Pete Strow, Coeur Alaska’s Environmental Manager. “I am a graduate of UAS' Environmental Science program, and my Environmental Science degree set me up for the career path I’m on today. One of the best things about environmental sciences or resources is the high rate of employability. They're well-rounded degrees that are applicable in many industries, including mining and government sectors. I was hired by Coeur Alaska right out of college and worked my way up to my current role as Environmental Manager. I’m proud to work for a company that cares deeply about environmental protection and actively invests in the next generation of environmental stewards.”

The endowed scholarship fund was established by Coeur Alaska in 1991, and the company has continued growing the fund over the last several decades. Since its inception, the endowment has awarded $39,577 to 26 students.

Interim Dean Alison Staudinger added, “This endowment support demonstrates the incredible potential of community partnerships. Together with the 2024 opening of Áakʼw Tá Hít, UAS’ new oceanside facility dedicated to environmental science research and student learning, there has never been a better time to pursue a degree that helps us all to understand and manage Alaska’s natural environment and resources.”

All Environmental Science, Environmental Resources, and Marine Biology majors enrolled at UAS are invited to apply. Multiple awards may be available. Preference will be given to full-time Juneau or Southeast residents maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply for a 2025-2026 academic year award is February 15, 2025. For more information about applying to this and other scholarships at UAS, visit the Financial Aid website or contact the Financial Aid office at UAS at 907-796-6255.