University of Alaska Fairbanks Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) offers a multitude of scholarship opportunities to help students finance their education. These scholarships cater to various backgrounds, fields of study, and academic achievements. This article provides a detailed overview of the scholarships available at UAF, including eligibility criteria and application processes.

General Scholarship Opportunities

UAF provides various scholarships, grants, and loans to make education affordable. Scholarships are free sources of financial aid that students do not have to pay back.

Applying for Scholarships

To apply for scholarships at UAF:

Log in to AcademicWorks with your UA username and password.
Complete the General Application and any supplemental applications presented. The system syncs with your data and automatically matches you with scholarship opportunities for which you meet the criteria. It also provides additional "recommended" scholarships that may be available.
After completing the applications, you can check on the status of your application by logging back into the system.

The system also includes information on private and external scholarships to help you navigate financial aid.

Financial Literacy Resources

UAF partners with ECMC Learning to offer free financial literacy resources to help students take financial control of their higher education.

Merit-Based Admission Scholarships

UAF offers several merit-based admission scholarships. Eligibility is determined by previous high school or college GPA.

Nanook Pledge Scholarship

The Nanook Pledge Scholarship provides four years of predictable financial assistance, covering a percentage of tuition for which you qualify. If your aid exceeds your student bill in a semester, the excess funds will be disbursed to you. Recipients are notified at the time of admission. To be eligible, students must be admitted to a baccalaureate program and be enrolled full time at UAF (12 credits). The amount received is based on the recipient's tuition rate, and the scholarship is applicable as long as residency status does not change.

Alaska Adventure Award

The Alaska Adventure Award is a renewable scholarship for soon-to-be adventurers of any UAF major. If aid exceeds your student bill in a semester, the excess funds will be disbursed. Recipients are notified at the time of admission, and eligibility is determined by previous high school or college GPA. This award is available for up to four years for continuous enrollment at UAF.

Specific Scholarship Funds

UAF manages numerous specific scholarship funds, each with its own eligibility requirements and award amounts. These scholarships often target students with specific backgrounds, interests, or career goals.

Alaska Native Students in Arts and Media Fund (ANSAM)

This fund supports Alaska Native students pursuing education in media or visual arts.

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Alaska Scholarship Fund

The Alaska Scholarship is the Alaska Community Foundation's flagship scholarship fund.

Alec and Cornelia Brindle Family Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is designated for the valedictorian of the graduating class at Ketchikan High School (KAYHI).

Anchorage Independent Longshore Union (AILU) Legacy Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for the children or grandchildren of longshoremen currently on the Anchorage Independent Longshore Union dispatch list.

Angels Over Ballyhoo Fund

This scholarship is a memorial tribute to Karly Madsen McDonald and Kiara Renteria-Haist, supporting students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Art Jess Scholarship Fund

This fund supports Alaskans pursuing post-secondary education at all levels, including vocational programs, trade schools, community colleges, and universities. It is open to both full- and part-time students.

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Barry Koch & Family Scholarship Fund for Track, Field and X-Country Athletes

This scholarship supports Region IV and Anchorage-area high school seniors who have participated in track, field, or cross country. This need-based award assists students pursuing professional certification or a college degree, with special consideration for those interested in education careers.

Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports Anchorage-area women with financial need who are dedicated to community service and pursuing a career in social work.

Brandon C. Reiley Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports Alaska residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are pursuing studies in aviation, science, math, or education.

Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund provides scholarships to residents of Chugiak and Eagle River who demonstrate financial need.

Cael Askin Memorial Scholarship

Established in honor of Kenai resident, Cael Askin, this scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who receive Special Education Services and intend to pursue secondary education or vocational training.

Carl Seaman Scholarship Fund- Kenai

This fund supports graduating high school seniors of Kenai Central High School pursuing post-secondary education with demonstrated financial need.

ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Tech Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to expand access to high‑quality technical education and build a strong, diverse pipeline of future Process Technology operators from Alaska.

David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship

This fellowship supports outstanding candidates in the pursuit of registered nursing degrees and services to small Alaskan communities.

Denali Scholarship Fund

Created by the generous legacy donation of Frances B. Mlakar, this fund supports Alaskan students seeking post-secondary education within the state of Alaska. Students seeking higher education or vocational/technical training are invited to apply.

Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund

This fund provides a scholarship to an eligible student residing in Petersburg, Seward, or Homer Communities pursuing training, certification, or a degree in vocational or trade studies.

Donald R. DeWitt Endowed Scholarship Fund

Named for long-time Fairbanks teacher Don DeWitt, this fund supports Fairbanks North Star Borough School District students to further their secondary education.

Dorothy and Dona Lee Croft Scholarship for Young Musicians

Created in honor of Dorothy Croft, this scholarship recognizes and rewards young musicians. It is open to current middle and high school students pursuing a music education program.

Dr. John Halligan Scholarship Fund

Established in honor of Anchorage oncologist, Dr. John Halligan, this scholarship is for students who graduated from an Alaska high school and are pursuing a medical-focused degree at the University of Alaska.

Dr. Merritt Olson Academic Scholarship

Established in honor of long-time West Anchorage High School teacher, Dr. Merritt Olson, this scholarship supports post-secondary education opportunities for graduating high school seniors from West High School who demonstrate academic excellence.

Dream to Fly: Jeff Cheng Memorial Scholarship

Created to honor the memory of Jeff Cheng, pilot and flight instructor, this scholarship helps those who dream of flying professionally.

Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports a graduating high school senior from Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School pursuing a bachelor's degree in STEM.

EMC Engineering Scholarship Fund

This fund is set up for the benefit of students from Alaska who are enrolled in an Alaska-based four-year degree program in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management, or similar.

Evelyne Tunley Scholarship Fund

Created to honor long-time King Tech High School teacher, Evelyne Tunley-Daymude, this scholarship is for students in the Health and Human Services program at King Tech High School in Anchorage, Alaska.

Gary Martin Swim Scholarship Fund

Created in memory of Soldotna resident and swim coach, Gary Eugene Martin, this scholarship is open to Alaska students entering or enrolled in colleges or trade schools who have been involved in competitive swimming at the high school level in Alaska.

George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship provides graduating high school seniors from across Alaska with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the United States.

Golden Rule Scholarship Fund

This fund supports post-secondary education for graduates from Ninilchik School who exemplify the Golden Rule.

Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship Fund

This is an annual scholarship awarded to a senior or graduate of a high school in Ketchikan and enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited university or vocational-technical education program.

Harry H. Hirshik Scholarship Fund

Created in memory of Eagle River resident and mechanic, Harry Hirshik, this scholarship supports Alaskan students pursuing education or training in the field of automotive mechanics.

Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Fund

Created by the Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, this fund offers scholarships to Alaskan students pursuing a degree in the medical field from an accredited school in the United States.

Holly Dick Scholarship Fund

Created to honor the memory of Holly WaiHung Dick, this fund supports post-secondary education for Alaska and California students with a preference for Chinese-American students.

Hoonah Education Association Fine Arts Scholarship Fund

This fund supports students from Hoonah, Alaska to attend the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.

JJ Klein Scholarship Fund

Created in honor of Jerry and Joyce Klein, this fund supports students with a 2.0-3.2 GPA to pursue post-secondary or vocational education.

Kathryn E. And John P. Doyle Scholarship Fund

Established by John P. Doyle, this fund supports female students pursuing science degrees at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

KAYHI Alumni Scholarship Fund

This fund supports students from Ketchikan High School (KAYHI) to pursue post-secondary education opportunities.

Kenneth D. Maynard Memorial Scholarship

Created to honor the memory of Anchorage architect, Kenneth D. Maynard, FAIA, this scholarship supports students enrolled in an accredited architectural program with a GPA >3.49.

Kenny Carver Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund supports students graduating from Kenai Central High School and Soldotna High School with a GPA >2.49 to pursue post-secondary or vocational education.

Kodiak Electric Association Scholarship Awards Fund

Kodiak Electric Association offers a variety of scholarships to students from Kodiak or Port Lions who are or whose families are KEA Members to pursue post-secondary and vocational education programs. These programs include full-time university, part-time university, and vocational or trade school.

Lathrop High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

This fund provides scholarships to the graduating class of Lathrop High School and previous recipients of the award. This scholarship can be renewed for up to three years.

Liam Hood Scholarship Fund

Created in memory of Liam Hood, this scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a GPA >3.79 pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Lucile Hope Special Education Scholarship

This scholarship is for Alaska students pursuing an education degree with a focus on K-12 education and special education.

Luella James Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for the graduating class at Seward High.

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