Alaska students can find aid from state programs, university scholarship pages, and private community foundations. Compared with some larger states, Alaska appears to have fewer broad statewide grant programs, so it can help to search beyond one source and look at merit aid, need-based scholarships, and school-specific awards together.
The Alaska Performance Scholarship is Alaska’s state merit scholarship program. ACPE says eligible students can receive up to $28,000 total toward postsecondary education, and students must complete a rigorous high school curriculum and meet either a minimum GPA or a minimum standardized test score.
APS also requires the FAFSA, and students must list an eligible Alaska institution or training provider as a receiving school. If the institution or training provider does not receive the FAFSA, ACPE says an alternative APS application may be submitted through the Alaska Student Aid Portal.
The Alaska Community Foundation scholarships page includes a range of scholarship funds for Alaska students. The foundation lists awards for students in areas such as Alaska Native students in arts and media, skilled trades, STEM, aviation, education, athletics, financial need, and community- or school-specific groups.
This is a useful place to search for Alaska scholarships for residents who need targeted opportunities beyond a single statewide program.
University-based aid can be an important part of Alaska financial aid. The University of Alaska Anchorage scholarships page shows that the University of Alaska system maintains its own scholarship information for students. If you plan to attend a UA campus, check your campus scholarship page early and confirm application steps, enrollment requirements, and deadlines there.
The FAFSA is a key step for many Alaska scholarships and grants for college, including APS. It can also help you qualify for federal aid such as Pell Grants. If you need help reviewing what the FAFSA means for you, see our FAFSA Submission Summary guide.
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Get Personalized MatchesAlaska students can look at the Alaska Performance Scholarship, University of Alaska scholarships, and scholarship funds from the Alaska Community Foundation.
Follow the instructions on each scholarship page, complete the FAFSA when required, and submit any school, transcript, or essay materials the sponsor asks for.
Yes, but Alaska students should also check scholarships and federal aid because statewide options may be more limited than in some other states.
Often yes. FAFSA is required for the Alaska Performance Scholarship and is also important for many other forms of financial aid.
Yes. The Alaska Community Foundation lists scholarship funds that include support for Alaska Native students, including some focused on arts and media.
Apply as early as possible. Deadlines vary by scholarship, school, and fund, so check each program page before you submit.