Become a 49th Finisher and let UAA help you graduate, expand your career opportunities and reach your dreams. Together, with your drive to complete college and 49th Finishers Scholarship tuition assistance, UAA can support you in finishing your degree and propel you in the direction you want to go in life. Whether you took a break from your studies to focus on family, work, or other endeavors — or studied elsewhere, there is a home for you at UAA. This opportunity is available for eligible students at any of UAA's campuses.
What is the Scholarship Amount?
Eligible students receive:
$2,000 per year - Full Time (enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits)
$1,000 per year - Part Time (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits)
*The scholarship is renewable for continuous Fall/Spring enrollment up to $8,000 maximum
if the recipient renews their FAFSA each academic year and continues to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
To qualify, you must:
For the 49th Finishers Scholarship only students who can show Alaska residency through Option A and Option B on the residency application will be considered. Those who apply for and meet Option C (Exemption of Nonresident Surcharge) are not eligible. If you meet other eligibility requirements but your residency is undetermined, you will receive notification to submit the residency application.
To receive the 49th Finishers Scholarship:
The first round of notifications will be sent out shortly after the June 15th deadline. For students who need to finalize their admission and/or residency status, eligibility notification will occur in July and August. Those students who do not meet eligibility conditions will not be notified.
UAA will only notify students who are eligible for the scholarship.
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A new study from Kansas State University has found that students who return to college to finish a bachelor's degree see immediate increases in their annual income after graduation. A diploma from UAA will equip you with the tools you need to navigate and lead in our ever-evolving world.
Top reasons to finish your degree at UAA:
"I think all of our nontraditional students are a sign that UAA is actually ingrained in the community.”
Rose came back to Alaska after some time away from her studies and chose UAA because of the affordability and open access, which quickly enabled her to focus on her academic goals. At UAA, she realized the importance of getting involved on campus. She immersed herself in student government and other student leadership roles. Rose now plans to pursue a Master’s degree while continuing her passion for languages by teaching English in Germany.
"I look at education as the engine of social mobility. I find myself to be proof of that."
Gabrielle’s path to earning her degree was lengthy and not without challenges. Her passion for science was reignited from a UAA on-campus lab assistant job and reaffirmed why she was pursuing an education. Fourteen years in the making, Gabrielle attributes staying focused and following her interests to helping her receive her geology diploma.
