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University of Alaska Anchorage

Alaska Community Foundation Sven E. & Lorraine Eriksson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Chugach Gem & Mineral Society Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Lenore & George Hedla Accounting Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Killam Fellowships Program (Undergraduate/Fellowship)
Arlene Kuhner Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Providence Alaska Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Lillian Smith Scholarship for Teaching Students (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sheri Stears Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Sturgulewski Family Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Accounting Club Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Alaska Kidney Foundation Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Alumni Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Anchorage Daily News Minority Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA April Relyea Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Ardell French Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Brown Schoenheit Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Chris L. Kleinke Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA College of Business & Public Policy Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Diane Olsen Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Dr. Jon Baker Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Edward Rollin Clinton Memorial for Music (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Elaine Atwood Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Emi Chance Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Eveline Schuster Memorial Award/Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Friends of the Performing Arts Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA GCI, Inc. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Governor William A. Egan Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Jack & Martha Roderick Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Jan & Glenn Fredericks Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Ken Gray Endowment Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Kimura Scholarship Fund (Photography Scholarships) (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Kimura Scholarship Funds (Illustration Scholarships) (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Kris Knudson Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Mark A. Beltz Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Melissa J. Wolf Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Michael Baring-Gould Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Michael D. Ford Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Muriel Hannah Scholarships in Art (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Pat Brakke Political Science Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Paul G. Landis Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Pignalberi Public Policy Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)
UAA Quanterra Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA RRANN Program Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
UAA Wells Fargo Career Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Ph: (907)786-1800
URL:http://www.uaa.alaska.edu

Alaska Community Foundation Sven E. & Lorraine Eriksson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to full-time students of the University of Alaska Anchorage who are formally admitted to an undergraduate engineering or music degree-seeking program. Focus: Engineering; Music. Qualif.: Applicant must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be an Alaskan resident who has graduated from an Alaskan high school; must be a United States citizen; must be an incoming college freshman must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5; must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 from college and have had a 2.5 GPA from high school; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate engineering or music degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must demonstrate financial need; must be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Criteria: Preference will be given to University of Alaska Anchorage applicants and to applicant who plan to pursue a career in Alaska as demonstrated by a personal essay.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form available online. Deadline: February 15.

Chugach Gem & Mineral Society Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to University of Alaska Anchorage or University of Alaska Fairbanks students who are admitted in a Geology degree-seeking program. Focus: Geology. Qualif.: Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate Geology major or minor degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage or Fairbanks by the start of the fall semester; must plan on enrolling at least half-time (six credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage or the University of Alaska Fairbanks; must be junior or senior standing; must be an Alaska resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the application requirement.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the UAA Scholarship Application Form available online; must attach a list of activities/community service in which the applicant have participated; must submit a resume and personal essay; must have two letters of recommendation and transcript; must provide a proof of Alaska residency. Application must be received by the UAA Office of Student Financial Aid, Attn: CGMS Ras-musson Memorial Earth Science Scholarship, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514. Deadline: October 6.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage students to choose non-traditional study destinations abroad, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia; to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Focus: Engineering; Science; General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide; must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad; must be applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S; must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country; must be studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current travel warning list; must be studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Criteria: Selection criteria are based on the Gil-man Scholarship Program goals that may differ from other scholarship programs. Award recipients are selected using the following criteria: (1) Diversity of Applicant; (2) Statement of Purpose Essay; (3) Follow-on Project Proposal Essay; (4) Academic Progress and Performance;(5) Fields of Study; (6) Country of Destination; (7) U.S. Institution and State Distribution; (8) Length of Study; (9) Lack Previous Undergraduate Study Abroad Experience.

Funds Avail.: Award amounts will vary depending on length of study and student need, with the average award being $4,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form with other requirements or supporting documents. Deadline: April and September.

Lenore & George Hedla Accounting Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to a UAA student who is enrolled full-time or parttime with a declared major in accounting. Focus: Accounting. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate accounting degreeseeking program at the UAA; must plan on enrolling at least full-time or part-time at the UAA; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Applicants will be selected base on their academic standing and application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/hedla.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

Killam Fellowships Program (Undergraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To encourage undergraduate students in the United States and Canada by providing a unique opportunity for academic exchange. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a citizen of Canada or the United States; must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing at a degree-granting institution in Canada or the United States; must meet the eligibility requirements of their home university; must be fluent in English; must have a superior academic record; must complete all the steps of the application process prior to the published deadlines, and, in the case of the direct exchange applicants; must be nominated by his/her university to receive a Killam Fellowship. Criteria: Selection is open and competitive, based on a combination of academic standing, personal statement, and letters of reference. Applications are reviewed by an independent adjudication committee comprised of faculty members from Canadian and American universities.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. To Apply: Applications and instructions can be obtained online at www.killamfellowships.com. Deadline: January 31.

Arlene Kuhner Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to a University of Alaska Anchorage student who has a declared major in English. Focus: Education, English as a second language. Qualif.: Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence; must be in good academic standing with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be a student attending the University of Alaska Anchorage with a declared major in English; must take a minimum of six credits per semester. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who have been in residence at UAA for at least a year.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: For further information about the scholarship, applicants are advised to visit the website at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/arlene.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

Providence Alaska Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to students who want to pursue their degree in the field of medicine. Focus: Medicine. Qualif.: Applicant must be admitted to a degree-seeking clinical major; must be currently enrolled as a first year student or beyond at one of the institutions of higher education in Alaska; must have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on their application and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the scholarship application form; must have the current official transcript of grades; must have two letters of recommendation from university or college faculty members; must have a two- or three-page statement that includes: (1) Name, permanent address, phone number, social security number and student ID number; (2) A short history of the applicant and family; (3) A statement of goals; (4) A summary of interest and community involvement; (5) A summary of work experience and financial need. Application must be sent to: Providence Alaska Medical Center Auxiliary, Scholarship Committee, 3200 Providence Dr., PO Box 196604, Anchorage, AK 99519-6604. Deadline: June 30.

Lillian Smith Scholarship for Teaching Students (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students at UAA who are studying to become teachers. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate; must be a full-time student attending the UAA (12 credits for undergraduates, 9 credits for graduates); must be fully admitted to the Education degree program at the UAA; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaskan resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online. Deadline: February 15.

Sheri Stears Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students admitted to pre-service teacher education programs at UAA. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be involved in extracurricular activities; must be formally admitted to the College of Education pursuing an undergraduate education degree or the Master of Arts in Teaching at the UAA; must plan on enrolling at least half-time (6 credits) at the UAA; may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to: (1) Applicants who are Alaska residents; (2) Applicants who demonstrate financial need; (3) Applicants who address best how they see themselves advancing education in Alaska; (4) Undergraduate applicants.

Funds Avail.: $500-$2,500. To Apply: Applicants must submit an essay responding to these questions: (1) How do you see yourself further advancing education in Alaska?; (2) How do your extracurricular activities enhance your educational experience?; Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/sheri.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

Sturgulewski Family Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a journalism, engineering, or education degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Journalism; Engineering; Education. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to a journalism, engineering, or education undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must have plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduates and 9 for graduates) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-US citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on their application materials and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/sturgulewski_family.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Accounting Club Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to a University of Alaska Anchorage student who is enrolled in at least nine credits with a declared major in accounting, and to encourage non-traditional students to pursue academic endeavors. Focus: Accounting. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate Accounting degree-seeking program at the UAA; must plan on enrolling at least nine credits at the UAA; must demonstrate an involvement in extracurricular activities, with specific involvement in the UAA Accounting Club; must be junior or senior standing and have completed a 300-level accounting course or be enrolled in a 300-level accounting course during the semester of the award; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating financial need and to non-traditional students.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Alaska Kidney Foundation Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships in the name of the Alaska Kidney Foundation to prepare new nurses to provide safe and effective care to individuals experiencing chronic kidney disease in Alaska. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must have been a resident of Alaska for three years prior to the start of the semester the award is given; must be formally admitted to a nursing degree program that leads to RN licensure; must plan on being enrolled at least part-time (six credits); must have completed one clinical nursing course by the start of the semester the award is given, unless a new student. Applicants who have successfully completed a clinical nursing course must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and nursing course minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Applicants who are new students beginning clinical studies and have not completed a clinical nursing course must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who write an essay that: (1) Reflects a career plan that includes working with a clientele that could result in working with individuals with chronic or acute kidney disease or with clients at risk for the development of chronic renal disease; (2) Reflects a plan to remain to practice in Alaska.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$2,400. Number Awarded: 19. To Apply: Applicants must submit a brief essay (250 words max) describing the following: (1) A career plan that includes working with a clientele that could result in working with individuals with chronic or acute kidney disease or with clients at risk for the development of chronic renal disease; (2) A plan to remain in practice in Alaska. Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/kidney.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Alumni Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to pursue their education at UAA. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic, and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to a degree- or certificate-seeking program within one of the following UAA schools/colleges: College of Business, College of Business and Public Policy, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Social Welfare, Community & Technical College, School of Engineering, and the College of Education; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduates, 9 credits for graduates) at UAA; must be an incoming or continuing student at UAA; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-ofstate resident. Criteria: Recipient will be chosen based on their monetary need, scholastic success, community volunteer involvement, and leadership. Preference will be given to students who are Alaska high school graduates, continuing UAA students, and/or students whose parent(s) graduated with a degree from the University of Alaska and to those who demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 6. To Apply: Application forms are available online. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Anchorage Daily News Minority Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to minority students who are formally admitted to the journalism degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to a journalism degreeseeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduates) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to Alaska Native students.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/adn.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA April Relyea Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are formally admitted to a degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage who have an intent to explore humannature relationships through writing or other creative expression. Focus: Human relations. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate environmental interest with intent to explore the topic of human-nature relationships through writing or other creative expressions; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must complete a project to receive a second semester scholarship. Criteria: Preference will be given to students with an intent to produce work for the Student Showcase and students with a demonstrated interest in writing nature books for children.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit an essay about their interest in human-nature relationships and how they intend to pursue that interest at UAA; must submit two letters of reference from source having knowledge of their environmental interest. Application forms and other supporting documents must be sent to the UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, April Relyea Scholarship, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99503. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Ardell French Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a chemistry degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Chemistry. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to a undergraduate chemistry degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need and to applicants from Alaska.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$2,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/ardell.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Brown Schoenheit Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are formally admitted to a music degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential, and musical ability; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to a music degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage by the start of the semester for which the award is to be made; must be a Music major with emphasis in an orchestral instrument; must plan on enrolling at least half-time (6 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage for the semester in which the award is made; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to a flute student and to applicants who intend to pursue a career in Alaska upon graduating.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/brown.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Chris L. Kleinke Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide a monetary award to an outstanding student in the UAA Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. Focus: Psychology. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program at the UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (nine credits of graduate course work) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; applicant may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one year in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. Applicants will be judged by the UAA Clinical Training Committee by the following criteria: (1) Academic performance in the MS in Clinical Psychology program as measured by current UAA graduate GPA, and undergraduate GPA in Psychology courses (not necessarily from UAA); (2) Potential for success in the field of clinical psychology as measured by clinical community, and/or research experience and letters of recommendation from a professional in the field; (3) The strength of personal statement detailing the applicant's plans for a future career in psychology.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from professors and/or professionals in the clinical psychology field; must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/chris.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA College of Business & Public Policy Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a degreeseeking program within the College of Business & Public Policy at the UAA. Focus: Business; Public service. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program within the College of Business & Public Policy at the UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduate and nine credits for graduate) at the UAA; may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their academic standing and application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Diane Olsen Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to junior and senior students at UAA to help them pay for tuition and other related expenses. Focus: Economics. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; must have a junior or senior standing; must be a declared economics major or have an interest in economics as demonstrated by the completion of at least 12 credits in economic courses; must plan on enrolling full-time (twelve credits for undergraduate) at the UAA; must be active in student clubs, student organizations or student governance; may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to non-traditional students.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/diane.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Dr. Jon Baker Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To offer financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time University of Alaska Anchorage students who are admitted to the Psychology program. Focus: Psychology. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, nonU.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who are formally admitted to the Psychology program.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/jon.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Edward Rollin Clinton Memorial for Music (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a music degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to a music degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling at least full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Class standing preferences will be as follows: (1) Preference will be given to an entering freshman planning to study piano; (2) Preference will be given to upper division students studying piano; (3) Preference will be given to freshman planning to study any instrument; (4) Preference will be given to upper division students studying any instrument; (5) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a compact disc recording which must include a minimum of two (2) selections from the standard classical repertoire. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, Edward Rollin Clinton Scholarship, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Elaine Atwood Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to University of Alaska Anchorage students who are formally admitted to the journalism & public communication degree-seeking program. Focus: Journalism; Public affairs. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to the Journalism and Public Communication degree program at UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be an Alaska resident who will pursue a career in Alaska. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their academic standing and application documents.

Funds Avail.: $2,500-5,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronics scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/elaine.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Emi Chance Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to a full-time student attending the University of Alaska Anchorage who are junior-standing art majors. Focus: Art. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, talent, academic, and leadership potential; must have demonstrated a commitment to his/her community; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be a full-time student (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be formally admitted to an art degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be a drawing and/or painting major with a junior class standing; must submit one drawing and/or painting with application; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on their academic standing and application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit one drawing and/or painting to the UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance. Application forms are available online and must be sent to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, EMI Chance Memorial Scholarships, PO Box 141608, AK 99514-1608. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Eveline Schuster Memorial Award/Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to cover a student-designated sociology project to be conducted while the student is enrolled at UAA and to encourage the students to pursue sociology as a career. Focus: Sociology. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic, and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA and a sociology GPA of 3.3 or better; must be formally admitted to a sociology degree-seeking program or interdisciplinary master's degree-seeking program with sociology as one of the disciplines, at the UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduates, 9 credits for graduates) at the UAA; must have at least a junior class standing; must have been enrolled in at least six (6) credits prior to the semester the award is granted; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on their academic standing and application documents.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter indicating if they are applying for the scholarship or for project funding; must submit two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a project budget and statement indicating the project intent; must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/eveline.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Friends of the Performing Arts Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other education related expenses to a full-time University of Alaska Anchorage student who has shown a proven interest in the performing arts. Focus: Performing arts. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing in an undergraduate performing arts degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must show proven interest in the performing arts; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $750. To Apply: Applicants must complete the scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/friends_arts.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA GCI, Inc. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a journalism & public communications degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and who are in financial need. Focus: Journalism; Public affairs. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to a journalism & public communications degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be able to demonstrate financial need; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/sturgulewski_family.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Governor William A. Egan Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are formally admitted to a political science or history degree-seeking program or who are members of the Forty-Ninth State Fellows Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Political science; History. Qualif.: Applicant must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must demonstrate a commitment to their community; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to a political science or history degreeseeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who are Alaska residents and have shown a potential for public service.

Funds Avail.: $560. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/egan.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Jack & Martha Roderick Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are formally admitted to a degree-seeking program within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Art; Science. Qualif.: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate, graduate, and/or certificate degree-seeking program within the College of Arts & Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling at least part-time (six credits for undergraduate or five for graduate) at the University of the Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be able to demonstrate financial need; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on their financial need and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Application forms are available at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/jack.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Jan & Glenn Fredericks Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a business degree-seeking program at the UAA. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to a business degreeseeking program at the UAA by the start of the semester; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduate and nine credits for graduate) at the UAA by the start of the semester of the award; must have at least a junior, senior, or graduate class-standing by the start of the semester of the award; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who are of Alaskan ethnicity.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/jan.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Ken Gray Endowment Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time junior or senior students who are formally admitted into a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts program in the area of sculpture and/or performance art at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Performing arts, Sculpture. Qualif.: Applicants must exhibit an innovative, experimental, and conceptual direction in his/her artwork that stretches the limits of traditional sculpture; must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in the area of concentration; must formally be admitted to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must submit a portfolio of work consisting of twenty slides, three letters of reference from practitioners in the sculpture area and/or faculty, and a two-page artist's statement reflecting the criteria for selection; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $500-$800. To Apply: Applicants must submit a portfolio of work consisting of 20 slides; must have three letters of reference from practitioners in the sculpture area and/or UAA faculty; must have a two-page artist's statement reflecting the criteria for selection. Application materials must be sent to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, Ken Gray Scholarships, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514-1608. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Kimura Scholarship Fund (Photography Scholarships) (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to full-time students at the University of Alaska Anchorage with a declared major in art or journalism & public communications. Focus: Art; Journalism; Photography. Qualif.: Applicant must be a full-time student attending the University of Alaska Anchorage with a declared major in art or with a declared major in journalism & public communication with an emphasis in photography; must be in their junior year and has completed at least nine credits in studio photography classes at the 200 level or above; must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a proof of their photography work. Application documents and other supporting documents must submit to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, Kimura Scholarships, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Kimura Scholarship Funds (Illustration Scholarships) (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to full-time students at the University of Alaska Anchorage with a declared major in art or journalism & public communications. Focus: Art; Journalism; Illustrators and illustrations. Qualif.: Applicants must be a full-time student (12 credits per semester) attending the University of Alaska Anchorage with a declared major in art with an emphasis in illustration; must be in their junior year and have completed at least nine credits in illustration classes at the 200 level or above; must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a proof of their photography work. Application documents and other supporting documents must submit to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, Kimura Scholarships, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Kris Knudson Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a degree seeking program in the area of biochemistry, immunology, or microbiology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Biochemistry; Immunology; Microbiology. Qualif.: Applicant must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program in the area of biochemistry, immunology, or microbiology at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) for undergraduate and (9 credits) for graduate at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must have completed at least fifteen credits in chemistry, biological sciences, and/or natural sciences; must be involved in a research project within the area of biochemistry, immunology, or microbiology; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the scholarship committee and by their academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $500-$885. To Apply: Applicants must submit a brief essay (250 words max) describing their involvement in a research project related to biochemistry, immunology, or microbiology. Application forms are available at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/kris.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Mark A. Beltz Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are in financial need. Focus: Political science; Economics; Business administration; Science technologies. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to a political science, economics, business administration, business and corporate law, or science and technology undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling at least half-time (6 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, nonU.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: .

Funds Avail.: $500$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronics scholarship application available online. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Melissa J. Wolf Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to the Accounting degree program at the UAA. Focus: Accounting. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; must be formally admitted to an Accounting degree at the UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (twelve credits) at the UAA; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application online. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Michael Baring-Gould Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to an undergraduate social sciences program or enrolled in an interdisciplinary masters program which includes sociology as one of the disciplines. Focus: Social sciences; Sociology. Qualif.: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate social sciences major or an Interdisciplinary Master's degree program that includes sociology as one of the disciplines at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must have completed at least thirty credits (undergraduate applicants); must have completed at least six credits prior to the semester of the award at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduates and nine credits for graduates) at the University of Alaska Anchorage the semester the award is granted; must demonstrate involvement in a project or area of study which reflects a commitment to social justice, peace, equality, and/or empowerment of minorities; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials, financial need and academic standing.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and an essay (250 words) describing the student's involvement in a project or area of study which reflects a commitment to social justice, peace, equality, and/or empowerment of minorities. Application material must be mailed to the UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514-1608. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Michael D. Ford Memorial Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage an Alaskan student to enter the field of business and to provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a business degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicants must have been born in Alaska and be a current Alaska resident; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to a business degree-seeking program at the University of UAA; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits for undergraduate and nine credits for graduate) at the UAA. Criteria: Preference will be given to minority students who needs financial assistant.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/michael.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Muriel Hannah Scholarships in Art (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time students who are formally admitted to a degreeseeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and who have a demonstrated talent in art. Focus: Art. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate; must be formally admitted to an undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and/or vocational degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling full-time (12 credits) for undergraduate and (nine credits) for graduate at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be able to demonstrate a talent in art; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made; must be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident. Criteria: Preference will be given to students of one-quarter or more Alaska Native ethnicity.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must provide ten (10) slides of artwork to demonstrate their talent in art. Application forms are available at the website and must be sent to UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 141608, Anchorage, AK 99514-1608. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Pat Brakke Political Science Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to a full-time student majoring in political science. Focus: Political science. Qualif.: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be formally admitted to the Political Science program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must plan on enrolling at least full-time (12 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; may be a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their academic standing and application materials.

Funds Avail.: $650. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/pat.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Paul G. Landis Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide an annual scholarship to art majors at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Focus: Art. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, talent, academic, and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be attending at least part-time (6 credits); must be formally admitted to an art degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must submit one drawing and/or painting; may be a U.S citizen, non-U.S citizen, Alaska resident, or out-of-state resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made. Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on merit. Preference will be given to students whose work is focused in painting or drawing.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicant must submit ten (10) visual examples of their art work in slides or digital imagery using CD ROM/DVD formats; must submit a brief statement (125 words max) indicating the conceptual and formal direction pertinent to the student's current body of work. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Pignalberi Public Policy Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students enrolled in a graduate degree program in the UAA College of Business and Public Policy. Focus: Business; Public service. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be a full-time graduate student (9 credits per semester) formally admitted to the College of Business and Public Policy; must be an Alaskan resident with the intent to stay and be involved in local business and/or politics; may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a brief essay (250 words) answering the following question: “In your opinion, what is the most important political issue in Alaska today?”; must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/pignalberi_pp.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Quanterra Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to full-time or part-time students who are formally admitted to an engineering or science degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and who are of Alaska Native ethnicity. Focus: Engineering; Science. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate; must be formally admitted to a engineering or science degree-seeking program at the University of Alaska Anchorage by the start of the semester of the award; may also be in the Masters of Civil Engineering Program, Master of Science Program; Associate of Applied Science Program for Petroleum Engineering Aide or Petroleum Technology, or working toward a Petroleum Technology Certificate; must plan on enrolling at least half-time (6 credits) at the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be able to demonstrate financial need; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is made; must be Alaska Native ethnicity; must provide proof of Native Corporation Affiliation and Lineage Verification; may be an incoming or continuing student at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Criteria: Preference will be given to students in the Petroleum Technology Program or the Chemistry Program.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicant must provide a proof of Native Corporation Affiliation and Lineage Verification. Deadline: February 15.

UAA RRANN Program Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students currently enrolled in a nursing degree program through the Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing at the UAA. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must be formally admitted to a degree program within the School of Nursing through the RRANN program; may be an incoming or continuing student at the UAA; must be an Alaskan resident; must be enrolled in the semester for which the award is to be in effect. Criteria: Preference will be given to Alaska Natives or American Indian students.

Funds Avail.: $639-$1,500. Number Awarded: 18. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/rrann.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

UAA Wells Fargo Career Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to students who are seriously interested in a career with Wells Fargo. Focus: Food service careers. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential; must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be seriously interested in a career with Wells Fargo; must meet all internship requirements through the UAA Career Services Center; must be a junior or senior student attending the University of Alaska Anchorage; must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) during the semester of the award; must be admitted to an undergraduate degree program within the College of Business and Public Policy. Criteria: Preference will be given to candidates in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or Accounting majors or minors.

Funds Avail.: $4,950-$9,900. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a brief essay (250 words) describing their interest in a career with Wells Fargo; must complete the electronic scholarship application available online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/wells.cfm. Deadline: February 15.

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