Scholarships

Many different types of scholarships are available to students. This resource highlights a few of the region-specific scholarships, offered by local organizations, community groups, and the University of Alaska, for Alaskan students. 

Below is a list of scholarships available. Click the plus (+) symbol next to a heading to find out more information about your options.

• University of Alaska Scholars Program

  The UA Scholars Award is a four-year scholarship offered to Alaskan high school students in the top 10% of their graduating class as determined by qualifying high schools. Determination is based on class standing at the end of the junior year. Contact the UA Scholars Program.

  Phone: (907) 474-5105

  Toll Free: (877) 257-2465

  Email: scholars@alaska.edu

   
• Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
  Governor Parnell proposed the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) in 2010 as an invitation to excellence, extended to Alaska students, parents, and educators. The APS is a merit-based scholarship that provides an opportunity for any future Alaska high school graduate who meets a core set of requirements to receive funding to pursue college and/or career training in Alaska
• University of Alaska Anchorage Scholarships

  The University of Alaska Anchorage Office of Student Financial Aid posts all scholarship applications online.

  If you are admitted to a degree program at Mat-Su College and meet any additional requirements of a particular scholarship, you are eligible to apply. Other applications are posted periodically as they become available. Visit the UAA Scholarships website to access current listings. 

  The deadline for most UAA scholarships is mid-February!

• Mat-Su College Scholarships

  Mat-Su College offers several scholarships and awards range from $500 to $2000. Visit the UAA Extended Campus Scholarship page  for more information.

  All of the following scholarships require completion of the UAOnline Scholarship Application. Some scholarships require additional qualifications.

  Please note that some of these scholarships prefer, but do not necessarily require, additional information. We encourage you still to submit this information, even if you do not meet all the preferred qualifications.

  • Alvin S. and Gloria M. Okeson Endowed Scholarship
  • Dr. Betty J. Boyd-Beu & Edwin G. Beu Jr. Scholarship
  • Frank & Jennie Clark Memorial Scholarship
  • Glenn Massay Endowed Scholarship
  • Kathy Lynn Lynch Veterinary Sciences Scholarship
  • Marie Narhi Shiesl Scholarship
  • Molly Ann Mishler Memorial Scholarship*
  • Snodgrass Scholarship
  • Dr. Ping-Tung Chang Scholarship*
  • UAA LifeMed Alaska Scholarship*
  • Career & Technical Student Organization Tuition Waiver Scholarship
  • Opportunities Start Here Scholarship

  All scholarship titles with an asterisk (*) require some form of supplemental information.

• University of Alaska Foundation Scholarships
  Scholarships are available for students attending any campus in the UA system. Applications and details are available online or from the financial aid office.
• Local Scholarships
   Many local businesses and organizations offer scholarships to college students.

  • Matanuska Electric Association
  • Mat-Su Health  Foundation
  • Beta Sigma Phi - The Mat-Su Chapters of Beta Sigma Phi award an annual scholarship. Application will be posted when available.
• Native Corporation Scholarships
   Many regional and village corporations provide scholarships to shareholders.

  • Native Funding Resources