Alaska Scholarships and State Grants

In Alaska, two state programs carry most of the weight: the need-based Alaska Education Grant and the merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarship, both run by ACPE and both tied to the FAFSA. Start here to see those programs next to the Alaska scholarships in our catalog, then use Next Scholar to match and track every application from one place.

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Alaska state aid from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) runs the state programs below. Each line comes from the agency’s own page, checked October 24, 2026. Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

Alaska Education Grant (AEG)

  • Need-based grant for eligible Alaska students at qualifying Alaska schools. Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year.
  • Be an Alaska resident for at least 365 days before filing the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the application.
  • Enroll at least half time at a participating Alaska postsecondary institution. Apply early: awarding is prioritized by FAFSA submission date.

Official Alaska Education Grant (AEG) page · Checked October 24, 2026

Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

  • Merit-based scholarship worth up to $28,000 total toward postsecondary education.
  • Three award levels: up to $7,000, up to $5,250, and up to $3,500, tied to high school GPA levels of 3.5, 3.0, and 2.5.
  • Requires a specific rigorous high school curriculum, graduation from an Alaska high school, and the FAFSA.

Official Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) page · Checked October 24, 2026

Alaska scholarships on file

13 public listings · page 1 of 1. Open now comes first, then the rest by name. Each card links to the award page and its official source.

Doyon Foundation Degree Scholarships (Competitive, Full-time and Part-time Awards)

Scholarship · Doyon Foundation · See the official page

Open now · Deadline on file: November 15, 2026

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Kawerak Higher Education Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Kawerak, Inc. · $750.00–$1,500.00

Open now · Deadline on file: December 1, 2026

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Aleut Corporation (Ulakaia Center) General Scholarship Program

Scholarship · The Aleut Corporation – Ulakaia Center · $3,000.00–$12,500.00

Open now · Deadline on file: December 2, 2026, 12 PM Alaska Time

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Chugach Heritage Foundation College Scholarship

Scholarship · Chugach Heritage Foundation · Up to $7,250.00

Open now · Deadline on file: December 18, 2026

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Chugach Heritage Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Scholarship · Chugach Heritage Foundation · Up to $5,750.00

Open now · Deadline on file: December 23, 2026 (January-March 2027 programs)

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Ahtna Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Ahtna, Inc. · Up to $6,000.00

Open now · Deadline on file: January 5, 2027

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Pride Foundation Scholarship (2027-2028)

Scholarship · Pride Foundation · See the official page

Open now · Deadline on file: January 8, 2027

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Aqqaluk Trust Scholarships (Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr. Memorial, Teck Alaska, Dr. Lathrop)

Scholarship · Aqqaluk Trust (NANA) · See the official page

Open now · Deadline on file: January 10, 2027

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Alaska Education Grant

Grant · Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) · $500.00–$4,000.00

Deadline on file: FAFSA as early as possible — awarding prioritized by prior-year recipient status, FAFSA submission date, and enrollment level until funds exhausted (official ACPE Alaska Education Grant; checked 2026-09-07)

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Alaska Performance Scholarship

Scholarship · Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) · $3,500.00–$7,000.00

Deadline on file: June 30

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Eugene Trout Scholarship

Scholarship · Cape Fox Shareholder Tináa Trust · Up to $5,000.00

Deadline on file: Received or postmarked by March 31, 2026 for academic study

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Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust Full-Year Scholarship

Scholarship · Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation / Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust · Award amounts vary by academic year; no fixed dollar amount stated on the 2026-2027…

Deadline on file: Applications must be mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered to BBEDC's Dillingham Office by June 5, 2026 by 5:00pm

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Sons of Norway District Two Carl M. Saltveit Scholarship

Scholarship · Sons of Norway District Two (Carl M. Saltveit Scholarship Fund) · Award amount varies each year and covers tuition, room, and board for the University of…

Deadline on file: Applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2026

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Questions

What state aid does Alaska offer for college?

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) runs Alaska Education Grant (AEG), Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS). Need-based grant for eligible Alaska students at qualifying Alaska schools. Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year. Be an Alaska resident for at least 365 days before filing the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the application. Enroll at least half time at a participating Alaska postsecondary institution. Apply early: awarding is prioritized by FAFSA submission date.

Where do I confirm the rules for Alaska Education Grant (AEG)?

On the official Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) page: https://acpe.alaska.gov/Funding-Solutions/Alaska-Education-Grant. Rules and dates change each year, so read that page before you apply.

Are there other Alaska state programs on this page?

Yes. This page also covers Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), each with its official link.

Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets.