Alaska scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best Alaska scholarships for February 2025.
Sign up for Mos to get matched with scholarships and help applying!
Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarships
Matanuska-Susitna County • Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores
Mat-Su Health Foundation offers year-round vocational scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents pursuing health careers, starting at $250.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
PNACAC Student Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
PNACAC Student Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors and college students in the Pacific Northwest with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via video.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Championing Ag Scholarship
Alaska • Arizona • California • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Technology • Computer Science • Manufacturing/Production • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Championing Ag Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in the West pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
Alaska • Law • Sophomores • Juniors
Alaska Bar Association offers scholarships for 1st/2nd-year law students with ties to Alaska. Apply now for $250+ awards!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships
Matanuska-Susitna County • Alaska • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Mat-Su Health Foundation offers scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents in health and human services, starting at $250.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship
Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship offers $250 to students in AK, ID, MT, OR, WA majoring in Television-related fields.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
The Homer Foundation Scholarships
Kenai Peninsula County • Alaska • Freshmen
The Homer Foundation offers $46,000+ in scholarships for Southern Kenai Peninsula students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
The Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships
Aleutians East County • Aleutians West County • Anchorage County • Bethel County • Bristol Bay County • Chugach County • Denali County • Dillingham County • Fairbanks North Star County • Haines County • Hoonah-Angoon County • Juneau County • Kenai Peninsula County • Ketchikan Gateway County • Kodiak Island County • Lake and Peninsula County • Matanuska-Susitna County • Nome County • North Slope County • Northwest Arctic County • Petersburg County • Prince of Wales-Hyder County • Sitka County • Skagway County • Southeast Fairbanks County • Valdez-Cordova County • Wade Hampton County • Wrangell County • Yakutat County • Yukon-Koyukuk County • Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The Alaska Community Foundation offers up to 60 scholarships for students. Apply online with eligibility quiz and required documents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Charles H. Selman Scholarship
Alaska • Hospitality • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Charles H. Selman Scholarship provides $250 for Alaska residents pursuing careers in hospitality. Must be enrolled in an accredited program.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Nick Begich Scholarship
Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Nick Begich Scholarship offers $250+ to Alaska students with a minimum 'C' average, requiring essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
AEEF Scholarship
Alaska • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Ancestor Oak Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Chugach Heritage Foundation College Scholarship (Winter/Spring Term)
Cordova • Port Graham • Valdez • Seward • Chenega • Nanwalek • Alaska • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chugach Heritage Foundation offers scholarships up to $7,250 for Alaska Native students in the Chugach Region pursuing college degrees.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
Brian M. Day Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Gay students • Community Service • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Donald O. Coffman Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
All My Relations Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Social Work • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Dunham-Kerley Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship
Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship
Washington • Oregon • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship offers up to $40,000 for students in Hospitality fields. Must have 3.0 GPA and attend college in specific states.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
FAQ
To write a strong application for Alaska scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, demonstrating your commitment to your education, and showcasing any relevant experiences or achievements. Tailor your application to each scholarship's requirements.
Alaska scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, there are Alaska scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these scholarships by searching on Mos or local educational resources.
To apply for Alaska scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Alaska scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or at least a few months before the scholarship deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Alaska scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Alaska scholarships can vary widely, but they often include factors such as residency in Alaska, academic performance, financial need, and specific fields of study. Always check the requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, many Alaska scholarships are legitimate and offered by various organizations, educational institutions, and government entities. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find Alaska scholarships by searching on scholarship databases and websites like Mos, which provide a comprehensive list of available scholarships tailored to Alaskan students.
Alaska scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support students who are residents of Alaska or who are pursuing education in Alaska. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Common documents required for Alaska scholarships include academic transcripts, proof of residency, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement or essay. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Resources for Alaska scholarships
University of Alaska Fairbanks financial aid: a complete guide
Read this guide from Mos.com for everything you need to know about University of Alaska Fairbanks financial aid.
State financial aid directory for all U.S. states and territories
Want to know if you have access to grants and scholarships beyond what’s available on a federal level? Check out our complete state aid directory.
Get personalized scholarships
Mos will match you with top scholarships and other financial aidWhat grade are you in?
What's your major?
What's your home state?
We’ve got $$$ with
your name on it
Explore $160 billion dollars worth of scholarships on the Mos app.
Get Started
What
students
are saying