# Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

> Up to $7,000 from Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. Deadline Jun 30, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/alaska-performance-scholarship
- Provider: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (State)
- Award: Up to $7,000, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Jun 30, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ak
- Official page: https://acpe.alaska.gov/Funding-Solutions/Alaska-Performance-Scholarship
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 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

- Residents of: AK
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- 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.

## How to apply

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. Track eligibility in the Alaska Student Aid Portal.

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