Alaska Scholarships

Scholarships have been helping students afford a college education for years. Understandably, the demand for them is high, but so is the supply. In fact, just living in Alaska or attending an Alaska college can make students eligible for scholarships. Scholarships.com can use one’s state of residence or college attendance to find awards restricted to students living in the state of Alaska. Check out the Alaska scholarships below for a sample of awards that may be found at Scholarships.com. For additional information about scholarships and grants you may be eligible for based on state of residence or myriad other criteria, conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Aileen Lee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: August 27, Annually
Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Criteria: Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO Selection: Three men and three [...] More

Alaska Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Application Deadlines: Varies
An Academic Competitiveness Grant will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Second [...] More

Elmendorf Officers' Spouses' Organization Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
ELMENDORF OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, the son or daughter of an active duty or retired active duty military member and must live in the Anchorage area. The Anchorage area is considered to be from Wasilla to Girdwood. This includes the student whose parents are divorced. If the parent with whom the [...] More

Gear Up Alaska Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
GEAR UP Alaska scholarship provides up to $7,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study (up to $3,500 each year for half-time study). The federal government funds the scholarships. They do not have to be paid back. In Alaska, GEAR UP scholarships are available to students who have participated in GEAR UP Programs in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and have met the academic milestones [...] More

The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant
Application Deadlines: Varies
In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/financialaid/futurestudent/scholarships [...] More

Alaska International Education Foundation
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Alaska International Education Foundation (AIEF) offers limited grants and scholarships to individuals participating in education and research endeavors aimed at furthering understanding between the people and institutions of Alaska and those of other nations. The AIEF supports: students for studies in Alaska and abroad; student and faculty exchange programs; participation in conferences, [...] More

AlaskAdvantage® Education Grant
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The AlaskAdvantage Education Grant program was created by the Alaska legislature to provide financial assistance to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying postsecondary educational institutions in Alaska. The program was specifically designed to set aside a portion of available grant funds as priority awards for applicants enrolled in qualifying workforce shortage programs, and for [...] More

Alaska American Legion Western District Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
The American Legion is proud to offer this post-secondary scholarship to all graduating seniors in Alaska who meet the fixed criteria. This scholarship is not based on exceptional grades or athletic abilities. This scholarship is designed for people who are ready to make a commitment to their future and invest in some form of post-secondary education in order to prepare themselves for the rest of [...] More

ARC of Washington Trust Fund Research Grants
Application Deadlines: Varies
The ARC of Washington Trust Fund Research Awards offers stipends for upper division or graduate students who have a demonstrated interest in the field of mental retardation. Funds are renewable as long as the student is enrolled. Applicants are invited to send a brief letter to the Trust explaining the nature of the planned proposal and how it relates to the Trust's purposes with an estimate of [...] More

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Application Deadlines: December 16, Annually
The CBYX program offers full scholarships for high school students, between the ages of 15-18 with a GPA of 3.0 or above, to spend the coming academic year living and studying in Germany. High School graduates are eligable as long as they meet the age requirements. The program is funded by the US Department of State and administered by 4 exchange organizations in the US and their partner [...] More

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More

EMU National Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential. Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award. For more information [...] More

Alaska Space Grant Program Fellowships
Application Deadlines: Varies
The fellowship program represents the backbone of ASGP and the largest single allocation within the ASGP budget. All fellowships are service-based awards to students who work on aerospace-related projects. The amount of each award is dependent on the scope of the project and the level of responsibility assumed by the student. We strive to award fellowships for projects that not only provide a [...] More

Greater Seattle Business Association & Pride Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines: January 31, Annually
The Greater Seattle Business Association & Pride Foundation Scholarship Program is offering financial scholarships to: - Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students - Gay men and lesbians of color - Students raised by lesbian or gay parents - Potential leaders in the GLBT community - Only residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon & Washington are eligible For more information about [...] More

JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) will award one or more scholarships for the upcoming school year. The award is for one academic year, and may be used for any educationally related expenses at any college or university chosen by the scholarship winner. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university. The purpose of the program is to encourage scholastic [...] More

Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation provides scholarship support for second, third and fourth year students from the Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington)attending any accreditated osteopathic medical school in the United [...] More

Pride Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines: January 31, Annually
The Pride Foundation offers more than 50 different scholarships, though there is only ONE application to complete! Scholarships are available to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight-ally (straight and supportive of LGBT issues) students as well as students from LGBT families. Students must either be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington (but may study [...] More

MGMA Western Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
To be eligible for the MGMA Western Section Scholarships, applicants must be residing in MGMA Western section states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) who are current MGMA members and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice [...] More

ASTA Pacific Northwest Chapter – William Hunt Professional Development Scholarship
Application Deadlines: July 01, Annually
Tourism Cares will award up to $500 in ASTA Pacific Northwest Chapter - William Hunt Professional Development Scholarships to be applied to the cost of an ASTA or The Travel Institute Educational Program, or the registration fee only for the ASTA International Destination Expo. To be eligible, applicants must be permanent U. S. residents, with a minimum of two years of experience in the travel [...] More