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.
UA Scholar Reception
Every fall, each MAU (UAS, UAA and UAF) host receptions to celebrate UA Scholars and their achievement. UA President Mark Hamilton, the campus Chancellor along with many faculty, staff and Admission Representatives are present to congratulate the Scholars.
The 2009 UA Scholars Reception for UAS will be held on:
In Egan 112
Check-in begins at 6:45 pm
UA Scholar Housing Scholarship
The UA Scholar Housing Scholarship is a two-year (freshmen/sophomore) room fee waiver for UA Scholars coming to the Juneau Campus; it does not include a meal plan and is not redeemable for cash.
In order to be considered for the UA Scholars Housing Scholarship, you must (1) be a UA scholar; (2) apply for admission to UAS; (3) apply for housing at UAS; and (4) apply for the housing scholarship (including the essay) before March 31, 2010. All related application fees and deposits must be included.
For questions regarding the Housing Scholarship, please contact Amanda Triplett at 907-796-6359 or by email at amanda.triplett@uas.alaska.edu.