A message to UA Scholars...   

Your academic performance in high school has distinguished you as one of the very best students in your class and in Alaska. We are honored to recognize your merit with the UA Scholars Award. Great things are in store for you and your fellow Scholars at the University of Alaska. We encourage you to secure your $12,000 scholarship by applying to any University of Alaska campus.  Apply now. 

Keep an eye on your inbox for an invitation to a special event in your honor. In November, we will recognize UA Scholars during receptions in Anchorage, Fairbanks,  Juneau, Kodiak, Mat-Su, and virtually!

You can view the recordings of last year's virtual event, access information about this year's event, and learn about the schools and colleges at the University of Alaska here.

 

Award Overview

Award Overview

The UA Scholars Award is a $12,000 scholarship awarded to students in the top ten percent of their Alaska high school class at the end of the junior year. The Award may be used toward the cost of attendance at any of the University of Alaska's 15 campuses. 

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Award Requirements

The UA Scholars Program Information Booklet is a handbook for students, parents, and school officials, detailing all of the requirements of the Award. Be sure to read the entire document to gain a complete understanding of the Program!

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High School Administrators

Each eligible high school in Alaska is responsible for notifying the UA Scholars Program about the students who qualify for the UA Scholars Award through the "Designation Process" which takes place from May 1 - October 1 each year. 

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Important Dates and Deadlines

 October
FAFSA filing period opens (10/1)

November
UA Scholars Virtual Recognition Events

February 
University of Alaska Foundation scholarships application deadline (2/15) 

May
UA Scholar Admissions Application deadline (5/1)

 

Quick Facts

Millions Awarded

UA has paid $60 million in scholarship awards through the UA Scholars program.

First Generation

An estimated 3,000 UA Scholars reported they were the first in their family to attend college.

Graduation Rate

UA Scholars' 6-year graduation rate is nearly double the graduation rate of all first-time students.

Degrees Awarded

Over the years, more than 5,300 degrees and certificates have been awarded to UA Scholars.

Remaining in Alaska

41% of Alaska's top high school graduates go to UA, compared to 10% before the program started.

 

MANY TRADITIONS ONE ALASKA

The University of Alaska is a land-, sea- and space-grant system of higher education established in 1917.

The UA system's three universities (UAA, UAF and UAS) are separately accredited institutions with campuses and extended learning centers across the State of Alaska.