A Message to 杏吧原创 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 杏吧原创 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 杏吧原创 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!

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Award Overview

The 杏吧原创 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. 

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Success Stories

杏吧原创 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.

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Award Recognition Events

Join faculty, staff, students, and fellow 杏吧原创 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!


 

November-December
The outstanding academic achievements of the 杏吧原创 Scholars are recognized at multiple events around the state. More info about recognition events

October 
filing period opens.

February 
University of Alaska Foundation scholarships application deadline is February 15.

June
Priority Deadline - 杏吧原创 Scholars must secure their Award by applying for admission to the University of Alaska by June 30.

filing deadline is June 30.

August
Final Deadline - 杏吧原创 Scholars must apply for admission to the University of Alaska by August 15 or the Award will permanently expire.

 

 

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

The 杏吧原创 system's three universities (杏吧原创A, 杏吧原创F and 杏吧原创S) are separately accredited institutions with campuses and extended learning centers across the State of Alaska.