A Message to UA Scholars, class of 2026:
Your academic performance in high school has distinguished you as one of the very best students in your class and in Alaska. We’re honored to recognize your achievement with the UA Scholars Award—a $15,000 scholarship just for you.
Great opportunities await you at the University of Alaska. To secure your award, simply apply to any of our three universities. The application is free for UA Scholars—use the fee waiver code in your award letter or email us at scholars@alaska.edu if you need it.
📅 Apply by August 15, 2026 to lock in your scholarship!
The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 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 location within the University of Alaska system.
UA Scholars from all over Alaska are making a difference in their communities. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of interests, but they are all united by their passion for learning and their desire to make Alaska a better place.
Join faculty, staff, students, and fellow UA Scholars for an evening celebrating your achievements, mingling, and learning about the opportunities available to you in the University of Alaska system. Learn more and RSVP today!
The outstanding academic achievements of the UA Scholars are recognized at multiple events around the state. More info about recognition events
October
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) filing period opens.
February
University of Alaska Foundation scholarships application deadline is February 15.
August
UA Scholars must apply for admission to the UA campus of their choice by August 15.
June
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) deadline is June 30.
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.