Scholarships

One application, thousands of dollars.

Thanks to our generous donors, APU proudly offers degree-seeking students the opportunity to receive thousands of dollars in donor-funded scholarships. The scholarship application is now available through myAPU – apply by the priority deadline to receive optimal consideration for scholarship awarding.

Current and Newly Admitted APU Students

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Prospective APU Students

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Scholarships	Application Deadline	Acceptance Deadline	Applicable Programs
A.J. Alter Family Scholarship Alaskan students attending Alaska Pacific University	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1
Alexis Buskirk Epilepsy Student Book Scholarship Financial assistance for book expenses for part-time or greater students with Epilepsy	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1
Alyeska Native MBA Scholarship Alaska Native full or part-time students enrolled in Master of Business Administration.	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
Anchorage Amateur Radio Club Scholarship Full-time students showing promise in science, mathematics, communications, radio, electronics, or astronomy	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science
Andrew J. Crow and Cora C. Crow Memorial Scholarship Full-time students nominated by a methodist church who has graduated within three years prior to admission from a high school within the Panhandle of Texas, or female students pursuing a degree in business or education	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science
At-Sea Processors Association Scholarship Students studying Marine Biology and Policy, Business Administration or other subjects relevant to the seafood industry and in good academic standing	February 1	n/a	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
Atwood Scholarship Freshman and continuing students with GPA of 3.5 or higher or SAT scores of 1300 or higher	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1
Barbara Dadd Shaffer Scholarship Alaska Pacific University students	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Barney and Rachel Gottstein Scholarship Alaska Native students who intend to teach in rural Alaska	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science
Block Foundation Scholarship Full-time Alaskan high school graduates (within 27 months of graduation) from outside of Anchorage, demonstrating need, commitment to reside and work in Alaska upon completion of formal education	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Chenega Corporation Scholarship Chenega Corporation shareholders, including their spouses and descendants	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program - Graduate Certificate, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Counseling Psychology - Doctor of Psychology, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Cliff Hartman Teaching Scholarship Student of scholarly merit with a strong interest in teaching, teacher education or educational mythology	Awarded by Education Department	Awarded by Education Department	Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science
Cook Inlet Region Inc. Scholarship Fund Full-time CIRI Shareholders	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program - Graduate Certificate, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Counseling Psychology - Doctor of Psychology, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Dick and Diane Block “Block Scholars” Scholarship Full-time Alaskan students from Anchorage demonstrating scholarly merit. Minimum 3.2 GPA.	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Dr. Ray Clements International Student Scholarship Full-time international, undergraduate student, demonstrating need, GPA of 3.0 or higher	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1
Ed Stauber Ski Scholarship Part-time or greater students participating in the APU Nordic Ski Program who are developing skiers with financial need. Minimum 2.5 GPA	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1
Flint Hills Scholarship Degree seeking student (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled in K-8 Education, Business, Sciences and demonstrate a financial need.	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration
James C. Parsons Memorial Scholarship Counseling Psychology or Human Services Sophomore or higher, undergraduate or graduate, financial need	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Counseling Psychology - Doctor of Psychology
Jane Hartman Writing Scholarship Students of scholarly merit with a strong interest and demonstrated ability in literary studies and/or creative writing	Awarded by Liberal Studies Department	Awarded by Liberal Studies Department	Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Jeanette Brooks Scholarship Full-time, first time, first year, Alaskan students or Alaska transfer student enrolled in K-8 Education, Psychology or Liberal Studies	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Jim & Dee Mahaffey Scholarship (Ski) APU Nordic Ski Program elite skier, minimum 6 credit hours per semester, GPA of 2.5 or greater.	Applicants for this scholarship must receive a written recommendation from the APU Nordic Ski coach. Recipient will be evaluated each semester to ensure the requirements have and continue to be met.	n/a	Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Joseph Neale Memorial Scholarship Outdoor Studies, sophomore or higher, additional requirements must be met	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Leah J. Peterson Scholarship Students who desire to become future educators	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science
Mahaffey Outdoor Studies Award Full-time Outdoor Studies for OS field course	Submit a letter of application to the Director of Outdoor Studies by April 1.	n/a	Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Marion C. Richter Ski Scholarship Female student participating in the APU Nordic Ski Program	Applicants for this scholarship must receive a written recommendation from the APU Nordic Ski coach. Recipient will be evaluated each semester to ensure the requirements have and continue to be met.	n/a
Mary Ellen Segelhorst Scholarship Full-time Alaska resident or Alaska graduate, financial need	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
MSCP/Jessica Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund MSCP Graduate students that have completed at least one year of study at APU in the MSCP program	Apply directly to the MSCP program chair by submitting 5 pages or less addressing the following: Why you are attracted to APU's MSCP Program, volunteer activities or community services that you have performed, describing a time/circumstance in your life when you did something that was personally meaningful (not for financial gain), the most joyous time you have ever experienced, and the most difficult obstacle you have encountered in your life and how you dealt with the obstacle.	n/a	Counseling Psychology - Master of Science
President’s Forum Endowed Travel Scholarship Full-time undergraduate of graduate attending an APU for credit travel course; GPA of 3.0 or greater, financial need	October 14 for January block; February 28 for May block; April 14 for September block	n/a
Ramona F. Sines Endowed Scholarship Full-time female undergraduate under 26 years old, HS GPA 3.5 or greater, APU GPA 2.75 or greater.	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Robert P. Pfiel Athletic Scholarship Alaskan student athletes participating in the APU Nordic Ski program	Applicants for this scholarship must receive a written recommendation from the APU Nordic Ski coach. Recipient will be evaluated each semester to ensure the requirements have and continue to be met.	n/a
Rusty Myers Memorial Scholarship Full-time freshman, sophomore, junior in ES. GPA of 3.0 or greater. Financial need and passion for ES.	Applicants should submit the application form to the Dean of Research and Sponsored Programs by April 1.	Awards will be announced at the Honors Assembly for the following academic year.	Marine & Environmental Sciences - Bachelor of Science
Ruth E. Sutton Scholarship Full-time students under 24 years old, Alaska resident at least 5 years	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Saltchuk Scholarship Priority to students in the following communities: Anchorage, Bethel, Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Aniak, Barrow, Fairbanks, Haines, Juneau, Kenai Peninsula, King Salmon, Kotzebue, Kodiak, Homer, N. Slope Borough, Seward, McGrath, Nome, St Marys, Unalakleet, Unalaska, Wrangell, Yakutat; Full-time undergraduate or half-time graduate; GPA of 3.0 or greater; willing to release name, participate in receptions and participate in mentorship and job shadowing in one of the Saltchuk family companies. Recipient must write a thank you letter.	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program - Graduate Certificate, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Qualified veteran, at least part time; GPA of 3.0 or greater	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration
William Randolph Hearst Alaska Native Scholarship Full-time Alaska Native or Native American students	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program - Graduate Certificate, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association Full-time undergraduate and graduate students from Alakanuk, Emmonak, Grayling, Kotlik, Mountain Village and Nunam Iqua, GPA of 2.5 or higher	February 1 (new students); March 1 (current students)	August 1	Accelerated Business Administration & Management / Master of Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program - Graduate Certificate, Alaska Native Governance - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Associate of Arts, Business Administration & Management - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Counseling Psychology - Master of Science, Creative & Professional Writing - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science - Master of Science, Graduate Studies in Entrepreneurship - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies in Investments - Graduate Certificate, Health Services Administration Concentration - Master of Business Administration, Information & Communication Technology - Master of Business Administration, Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Program - Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration, Outdoor & Environmental Education - Master of Science, Outdoor Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Leadership - Executive Master of Business Administration, Sustainability Studies - Bachelor of Arts

One application, thousands of dollars.

Current and Newly Admitted APU Students

Prospective APU Students

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