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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.

Alaska Space Grant Program- Undergraduate

Application Deadline: 9/15/2020
Amount: Varies
The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) invites applications from U. S. citizens for undergraduate funding awards. These awards are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or STEM education fields. Stipends available under this program are limited to students attending Alaska institutions of higher education. Women, under-represented minorities and [...] More

AlaskAdvantage® Education Grant

Application Deadline: 6/30/2021
Amount: $4,000
The Alaska Education Grant (AEG) program provides need-based financial assistance to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying post secondary educational institutions in Alaska. Grant awards typically range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year. A student may not receive more that a total of $16,000 in AEG award money over the course of their undergraduate education. Students who complete the [...] More

ARC of Washington Trust Fund Research Grants

Application Deadline: 8/3/2020
Amount: Varies
Since 1950 the Arc of Washington Trust Fund has promoted research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of intellectual disabilities and its personal, social, and legal consequences. The Trust provides grants to researchers in the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska or Idaho and in British Columbia. Because the Arc Trust Fund is small compared to public funding sources, preference is given to [...] More

BBB Foundation Students of Integrity Video Scholarship - Northwest

Application Deadline: 3/23/2021
Amount: $5,000
BBB Foundation offers the Students of Integrity Scholarship to recognize high school juniors and seniors who personify and communicate ethics in the real world, as demonstrated through community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments. A scholarship will be awarded to the winning application submitted by students residing in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington, or Western [...] More

Leon Bradley Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/31/2021
Amount: $3,500
The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program was established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the field of teaching and school leadership. The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) believes that it is beneficial for all students to experience diversity among the educators who serve as role models for our students. Thus, AASPA will annually award two [...] More

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/9/2021
Amount: $3,500
The NIADA Foundation promotes the academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic [...] More

Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 4/15/2021
Amount: Varies
The Northwest Osteophatic Medical Foundation's Scholarship Program helps defray some of the cost of osteopathic medical school. Scholarships are awarded primarily to students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington who are committed to practicing osteopathic medicine in the Pacific Northwest. Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be student [...] More

PMI Alaska Chapter Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/1/2021
Amount: $2,500
The PMI Alaska Chapter Scholarships are for applicants who are enrolled in or applying for an accredited undergraduate, graduate or doctoral academic degree program in project management or a related field benefitting from project management with the following order of priority: 1st priority: a member of the PMI Alaska Chapter who is a resident of Alaska attending or planning to attend an [...] More

Pride Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/13/2021
Amount: Varies
The Pride Foundation offers scholarships to support LGBTQ+ and allied students living in the Northwest. Students must either be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington (but may study anywhere) or be attending school in one of those five states. Applicants must also be pursuing a post-secondary education of any kind. Current college students and those individuals planning to [...] More

U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program

Application Deadline: 6/23/2021
Amount: $1,500
U.S Army Loan Repayment Program helps servicemen repay qualified student loans. Out of all the service branches, the Army’s CLRP benefits package is typically regarded as the best, since it provides up to $65,000 in lifetime student loan forgiveness. The benefit is doled out on an annual basis, beginning as soon as a Soldier completes his first year of qualifying service, and provided at a rate [...] More

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