Scholarships for Alaskan Residents

Scholarship eligibility is determined by many factors, including the tuition rate you will be charged, which is also called your . This page covers scholarships that are available to students eligible for the in-state resident tuition rate. If you aren't sure if you're eligible for resident tuition, contact the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Office of Admissions at 907-474-7500 or uaf-admissions@alaska.edu.

Nanook Pledge Scholarship

We know how important financial certainty is to your ability to succeed as a student. With awards ranging from $2,000-$4,000, the Nanook Pledge scholarship provides four years of predictable financial assistance. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (12 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ credits) during the fall and spring semesters and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), meaning maintaining a GPA of 2.0+ and completing 67% of attempted classes.

Selection for this scholarship is based on previous academic success and the rate of tuition for which you qualify.  Students who graduate in less than four years may be eligible to use remaining years for a graduate program, with permission by the Financial Aid Office.

The Nanook Pledge Scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meal plans, textbook and other course material costs charged to your student account. It cannot exceed your cost to attend, and will not be refunded if your combined gift aid exceeds your student bill in a semester. Students using a tuition waiver, military benefits or other funding sources may use their Nanook Pledge Scholarship to cover student account costs not covered by other funding, however if the scholarship amount exceeds the student account cost, no refund will be issued.

Scholarship amounts for students not living in on-campus housing may be reduced.


Scholarship Amounts

Effective for fall 2025 and spring 2026.

First-Year Students
 High School GPA 3.8+ $4,000 per year, $16,000 over four years
 High School GPA 3.5-3.79 $3,000 per year, $12,000 over four years
 High School GPA 3.2-3.49   $2,000 per year, $8,000 over four years
Transfer Students
 Previous College GPA 3.8+ $3,000 per year, $12,000 over four years
 Previous College GPA 3.0-3.79 $1,000 per year, $4,000 over four years


 How to Apply
  • Apply for admission to a bachelor’s degree and submit your high school transcripts and/or college transcripts.

Deadline: Admissions application and transcripts must be submitted before the admissions deadlines (June 15 for fall and November 1 for spring). Students who apply before Feb. 15 will be considered for higher, priority scholarship amounts.


Terms and Conditions

Nanook Pledge Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission. Eligibility is determined by previous high school or college GPA. Students must be admitted to a baccalaureate program and be enrolled full time at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ (12 credits). The amount received is based on the recipient's tuition rate. That amount may change if the recipient's residency status changes. The Nanook Pledge Scholarship may also be reduced for students living off campus.

The Nanook Pledge Scholarship is available for up to four years of continuous enrollment at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Students who complete their ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ bachelor's degree in fewer than 4 years may be eligible to use remaining years for a graduate program, with permission by the Financial Aid Office.

The Nanook Pledge Scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meal plans, textbook and other course material costs charged to your student account. It cannot exceed your cost to attend, and will not be refunded if your combined gift aid exceeds your student bill in a semester. Students using a tuition waiver, military benefits or other funding sources may use their Nanook Pledge Scholarship to cover student account costs not covered by other funding, however if the scholarship amount exceeds the student account cost, no refund will be issued.

Scholarship amounts for students not living in on-campus housing may be reduced.

Policy Appeal Process: Students may appeal for a policy exemption at any time using

Nanook Commitment Scholarship

The Nanook Commitment scholarship is a renewable award for incoming first-year, transfer and readmitted ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ students to help qualifying students bridge the gap between what they can afford and the cost of attendance. This scholarship is offered to students based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as the admiss