Our Legacy

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

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 草榴社区.

 

By the Numbers

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

Living and working across 草榴社区 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 草榴社区.

 

Ways to Give

Your gift makes a direct impact on students.

馃摉 $250 鈥 Provides a student's textbooks and supplies
馃彅锔 $450 鈥 Covers transformative student activities, like rafting in Denali or canoeing the Chena River
鉁堬笍 $800 鈥 Gets a student's flights to and from Fairbanks
馃嵔锔 $1,600 鈥 Covers a student's meals for six weeks
馃帗 $3,730 鈥 Covers tuition for a full summer of college credit
馃弲 $9,050 鈥 Sponsors one student's full RAHI experience
馃弥锔 $25,000+ 鈥 Sustains core program operations

Whether you're an individual or representing an organization, you can help rural and 草榴社区 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 草榴社区鈥檚 next generation of leaders.

Drumbeats 草榴社区 Consortium
University of 草榴社区 Fairbanks
   

 

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 草榴社区n 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 草榴社区n 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 草榴社区 and the next generation of leaders.Donald Olson, Golovin
Thank you, RAHI donors. I鈥檓 grateful for your donations that made it possible for youth from all around 草榴社区 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鈥檝e had and the friends I鈥檝e made. I believe RAHI is one of a kind, and your support has changed many people鈥檚 futures, including mine, toward higher education. Neva Horton, Nome