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Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)


Name: Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

Award Amount: Up to $4,755 per academic year

Information And Eligibility:
The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) provides an opportunity for Alaska high school students to earn a scholarship to help cover the cost of an Alaska postsecondary education. Eligibility requirements include being an Alaska resident who graduates from an Alaska high school, completing a rigorous curriculum, and earning a minimum GPA or meeting qualifying scores on college/career entrance exams. The APS can be used at any participating college or university in Alaska, or for approved career and technical education programs in the state.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an Alaska resident who graduates from an Alaska high school (public, private, or home school).
  • Must complete a rigorous curriculum.
  • Must earn a minimum GPA or meet qualifying scores on college/career entrance exams.
  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Submit the FAFSA before your institution’s financial aid deadline.
  • Meet all institutional requirements for maintaining scholarship eligibility.

Deadline: Varies by institution; consult your institution’s financial aid office for specific deadlines.

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