UA Scholars Program
EACH YEAR THE UA SCHOLARS PROGRAM OFFERS A $12,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO THE TOP 10 PERCENT OF GRADUATES FROM QUALIFIED ALASKA HIGH SCHOOLS.
The UA Scholars Program is one of our proudest funding achievements. This program is a cornerstone of the University’s efforts to keep our youth in state and to educate ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥â€™s brightest graduating high school seniors. ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ are designated by their own community high school based on academic standing at the end of their junior year. As depicted in "UA in Review" this program has been successful.
• More than 9,000 students have been funded.
• Land Management also provides funding for foster students each year to attend the
University. In the school year from 2020 - 2021 there were 55 youth foster students.
• The UA Scholars program is funded through the Land Grant Endowment Trust Fund.