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    Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

    Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Up to $7,000

    Up to $7,000 (Level 1), $5,250 (Level 2) or $3,500 (Level 3) per year; up to $28,000 total

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2027

    232 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Alaska Performance Scholarship is Alaska's merit award for graduates of Alaska high schools, including private and home schools, who stay in the state for college or career training. Students must complete a rigorous high school curriculum and then qualify for one of three levels by GPA or test score. Level 1 pays up to $7,000 a year with a 3.5 GPA or an ACT of 25 or SAT of 1210. Level 2 pays up to $5,250 with a 3.0 GPA or ACT 23 or SAT 1130. Level 3 pays up to $3,500 with a 2.5 GPA or ACT 21 or SAT 1060. Students can receive the equivalent of eight full-time disbursements, up to $28,000 in total, within eight years of graduation, and may step up a level by meeting higher standards in college. Recipients must file the FAFSA each year, attend an eligible Alaska institution or training provider, maintain a 2.5 GPA, complete required credits and keep at least $500 in unmet costs. Half-time students receive prorated awards.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Alaska
    • High school student or Undergraduate or Graduate student
    • Enrolled at least half time
    • Attending an eligible college in the state
    • Alaska high school graduates (public, private or home school) who complete the APS curriculum and meet a GPA or test threshold: Level 1 GPA 3.5 or ACT 25/SAT 1210; Level 2 GPA 3.0 or ACT 23/SAT 1130; Level 3 GPA 2.5 or ACT 21/SAT 1060. Eight full-time disbursements within eight years of graduation. Half-time awards are prorated.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $7,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    No
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Jun 30, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: FAFSA (or APS Alternative Application for non-Title IV schools) by the June 30 priority deadline each year

    How to apply

    1. Complete the APS curriculum in high school, then file the FAFSA by June 30 each year listing an eligible Alaska school, or use the APS Alternative Application for non-Title IV programs.
    2. Track eligibility in the Alaska Student Aid Portal.
    Go to the official page (opens the official site in a new tab)File the FAFSA (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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