UA Scholar Program
The UA Scholars Program is a scholarship program through the University of Alaska which offers an $11,000 scholarship to the top 10 percent of the graduates from qualified Alaskan high schools each year. This scholarship is valid at any University of Alaska campus, for certificate, associate and bachelor programs.
High schools designate students at the end of their junior year based on their academic standing. Scholars must apply for admission to any of the three MAU's by May 1st of their senior year in order to reserve their scholarship.
The scholarship must begin within one year of high school graduation. This means the Scholar may take time off after graduation to work, travel or explore before enrolling at UAS. Once enrolled, the Scholar will receive $1,375 per semester for eight semesters, provided he or she remains in good standing.
How to Apply:
Undergraduate Admission:
a. Choose a program
| Degree Type | Program Length (approximate) |
| Occupational Endorsements | Less than a year |
| Certificates | One Year - 15 credits per semester |
| Associate Degrees | Two Years - 15 credits per semester |
| Bachelor's Degrees | Four Years - 15 credits per semester |
| Minors | Additional semester to a bachelor program |
b. Apply for Admissions
- Pay the Application Fee:
$40 Certificate and Associate;
$50 Bachelor
c. Submit Official Transcripts:
- Partial and Final High School transcript, GED,
or pass Ability to Benefit Test
- Final College and University transcripts from all previous institutions.
- Submit official ACT or SAT scores
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Some programs require additional documents for admission and have different submission deadlines, please make a note when researching your program.
a. Bachelor Degrees
To qualify for admission to baccalaureate programs, a student must satisfy at least one of the following:
- Graduation from high school with a GPA of at least 2.50 and completion of either the SAT or ACT; or
- Graduation from high school with a GPA of 2.00-2.49 and an SAT score of 1290 (or higher) or an ACT score of 18 (or higher); or
- Successful completion of the GED, and completion of either the SAT or ACT; or
- Completion of at least 30 college level semester credits with a GPA of at least 2.00 and a high school diploma or GED; or
- Completion of at least 60 college-level semester credits with a GPA of at least 2.00
b. Associate or Certificate Degrees
To qualify for admission to certificate or associate programs, a student must satisfy one of the following:
- Graduation from high school with GPA of at least 2.00; or
- Successful completion of the GED; or
- Completion of at least 30 college level semester credits with at least a 2.00; or
- Be 18 years of age or older and have completed UAS's Ability to Benefit Test.