University of Alaska Offers the Scholars Award to 1,004 Graduating Seniors: 15,000 Dollars Each and a Total Commitment of More Than 15 Million Dollars for Students Ranked in the Top 10 Percent of Their Class
The University of Alaska has offered the 15,000-dollar UA Scholars Award to 1,004 graduating high school seniors from the Class of 2027, the university announced on November 11, 2026. The awards, made through the Land Grant Endowment Trust Fund for study at any campus in the University of Alaska system, amount to a total commitment of more than 15 million dollars and recognize students ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.
This year's scholars represent nearly 300 high schools in communities from Akiachak to Yakutat. "We are excited to welcome and celebrate the 28th class of UA Scholars," said Lael Oldmixon, executive director of the UA Scholars Program.
Established in 1999, the UA Scholars Award is designed to encourage high school graduates from every Alaska community to pursue higher education in their home state. The Land Grant Endowment Trust Fund generates revenue from property sales and resource development on university lands.
Unlike most scholarships, the award allows students to take up to four semesters off for any reason without losing their funding, and students can apply to their preferred program free of charge. Once enrolled, scholars can use their funds for study abroad or National Student Exchange programs, and the award can be paired with the Alaska Performance Scholarship and other financial aid. Regional celebration events will take place in the coming weeks, and the complete list of the Class of 2027 UA Scholars is at alaska.edu/scholars.
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