# Dr. Merritt Olson Academic Scholarship

> Amount varies from Alaska Community Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/dr-merritt-olson-academic-scholarship
- Provider: Alaska Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ak
- Official page: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Dr. Merritt Olson Academic Scholarship is designed to support post-secondary education opportunities for students in Alaska. Administered by the Alaska Community Foundation, this program is specifically for graduating high school seniors from West Anchorage High School who demonstrate academic excellence. 

To apply, students must complete the foundation's online scholarship application. The provider uses a single-application system, which automatically matches applicants with multiple opportunities based on their educational background and personal experiences. While this program does not directly integrate with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, applicants may need to provide financial or academic records as part of the general application process to confirm their eligibility. Recipients can use the funding to help cover the costs of attending an accredited post-secondary institution. For current deadlines and application dates, please see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AK
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Must be a graduating high school senior from West Anchorage High School demonstrating academic excellence.

## How to apply

Follow the program link on the foundation website to access the application portal and submit your academic records and materials.

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