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鈥檙e honored to recognize your achievement with the UA Scholars Award鈥攁 $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鈥攗se the fee waiver code in your award letter or email us at scholars@alaska.edu if you need it.
馃搮 Apply by the preferred deadline of June 30, 2026 to lock in your scholarship!
To view the complete list of UA Scholars for the class of 2026, please click .
The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 scholarship awarded to students in the top ten percent of their 91直播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 91直播system.
UA Scholars from all over 91直播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 91直播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 91直播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
filing period opens.
February
University of 91直播Foundation scholarships application deadline is February 15.
June
Priority Deadline - UA Scholars must secure their Award by applying for admission
to the University of 91直播by June 30.
filing deadline is June 30.
August
Final Deadline - UA Scholars must apply for admission to the University of Alaska
by August 15 or the Award will permanently expire.
The University of 91直播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.