Alaska scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Alaska runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
Show service scholarships (1) These pay for school in exchange for working in a job or place afterward.
Open to most students
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
Up to $7,000 per year (Level 1), $5,250 per year (Level 2) or $3,500 per year (Level 3); up to $28,000 totalAlaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
Open now · due June 30, 2027Merit scholarship for Alaska high school graduates: up to $7,000, $5,250 or $3,500 a year (by level) at participating Alaska colleges and training programs, up to $28,000 total.
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alaska Education Grant (AEG)
$500 to $4,000 per academic yearAlaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
Apply any timeNeed-based grant of $500 to $4,000 a year for Alaska residents at qualifying Alaska colleges and training programs. The FAFSA is the application.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
University of Alaska Presidential Foster Youth Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver for up to 144 undergraduate credits within 6 years (max 10 semesters)University of Alaska, in partnership with the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS)
Open now · due June 1, 2027Tuition waiver at any University of Alaska campus (up to 144 undergraduate credits) for current and former Alaska foster youth; 15 awarded each year.
- Who it's for: Current or former Alaska foster youth (in OCS custody and out-of-home care on or after 16th birthday)
- What it takes: state application
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 2+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alaska Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
Up to $5,000 per academic yearAlaska Office of Children's Services (OCS), Independent Living Program
Apply any timeUp to $5,000 a year toward college or training costs for current and former Alaska foster youth, until age 23.
- Who it's for: Current or former Alaska foster youth (in OCS custody and out-of-home care on or after 16th birthday)
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, transfer students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tuition and Fee Waiver for Spouses and Dependents of Fallen Service Members, Peace Officers and Firefighters (AS 14.43.085)
Waiver of undergraduate tuition and feesState of Alaska (AS 14.43.085); administered by the University of Alaska
Apply any timeFree undergraduate tuition and fees at Alaska's state-supported colleges for the spouse or child of an Alaska service member, peace officer or firefighter who died in the line of duty (or service member POW/MIA).
- Who it's for: Spouse or dependent child of an Alaska service member (incl. Alaska National Guard/Naval Militia) who died in the line of duty or is POW/MIA, or of an Alaska peace officer or firefighter (incl. volunteer) who died in the line of duty
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
We list programs; we don't decide who gets them. Always check the official page before you apply. Spot something wrong? Tell us.