Rural Alaska Honors Institute

 

   The Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) was organized in 1982 at the request of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and others, to better prepare rural Alaska Native high school students to succeed in college. This summer residential bridging program for high school seniors and rising freshmen assists students from Rural Alaska to make the academic and social transition between high school and college. Admission to RAHI is competitive; full scholarships cover all summer program expenses including travel, room, board, supplies and tuition for up to 9 college credits. Rigorous academic activity combines with social, cultural and recreational activities for early preparation for college. Students are treated as honors students and are purposely stretched beyond their comfort levels academically and socially to prepare for the step from home or village to a culturally western urban campus. RAHI staff report over 750 RAHI alumni. Over 60% have entered four-year college programs. Most alumni attend UAF; others select schools outside the state. Some are in graduate school, including medical and law schools.

  Alaska EPSCoR has supported students and courses as part of the RAHI summer bridging program.

  RAHI Website