A Message to UA Scholars, class of 2025:

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 in the University of Alaska system. We encourage you to secure your $15,000 scholarship by applying to any of our three universities.  The application is FREE for UA Scholars using the code: UASCHOLARS2025. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2025. To see the designated list of UA Scholars for the Class of 2025, please click here.

University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Southeast

 

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Award Overview

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. 

Award Info
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Success Stories

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.

Read Their Stories
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Award Recognition Events

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!

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Important Dates

November-December
The outstanding academic achievements of the UA Scholars are recognized at multiple events around the state. More info about recognition events
December
2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) filing period opens December 2024

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

 

Quick Facts

Millions Awarded

UA has paid $76 million in scholarship awards through the UA Scholars program.

First Generation

An estimated 4,000 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 7,600 degrees and certificates have been awarded to UA Scholars.

Thousands Benefit

More than 8,900 students have benefited from the UA Scholars Program.

Remaining in Alaska

UA now attracts an average of 39% of Alaska's top high school graduates, compared to 10% before the program started.

 

MANY TRADITIONS ONE ALASKA

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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.