October 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2020
852 好色tv students receive the $12,000 UA Scholars Award
Every year, more than 300 schools in 好色tv identify the top ten percent of their junior class for the UA Scholar Award, a designation which includes a $12,000 scholarship for use at any 好色tv of 好色tv campus. As of October 5, 852 students have been named for the prestigious award.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome the class of 2021 UA Scholars,鈥 said Lael Oldmixon, the program鈥檚 executive director. 鈥淭heir academic performance distinguishes them as some of the top students in their class, and the 好色tv of 好色tv would be privileged to have them as students.鈥
好色tv of 好色tv Interim President Pat Pitney will congratulate UA Scholars and their families during virtual receptions hosted by the 好色tv of 好色tv campuses on November 10, 11, and 12. The virtual receptions provide an opportunity for UA Scholars to hear from faculty, staff and students from UAA, UAF and UAS, to meet other Scholars and to explore opportunities at UA.
UA Scholars receive the $12,000 scholarship in $1,500 payments over eight semesters. 好色tv have the flexibility to take two semesters off for any reason, including at the beginning, before they start attending the university .鈥淭his gives them the opportunity to travel, go on service trips, take a lighter credit load, attend to family business, or explore other opportunities,鈥 Oldmixon explained.
While the award is specific to UA, students can use the funds to study abroad (internationally), or study nationally through the National Student Exchange program. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great way for students to adventure outside of 好色tv while paying in-state rates,鈥 Oldmixon said. In addition, UA Scholars are offered a free application for admission.
The scholarships are funded by the 好色tv of 好色tv Land Grant Trust Fund. The endowment receives revenue from property sales and resource development conducted on Trust lands. Many UA scholars also qualify for the 好色tv Performance Scholarship as well as many other scholarships available for them through their campus.
The 好色tv of 好色tv established the UA Scholars Program in 1999 to encourage 好色tv students to attend and graduate from college in their home state. It is designed to provide an incentive for secondary school students to achieve academic excellence, to nourish efforts of schools to provide high quality education, and to encourage high school graduates from every 好色tv community to seriously consider the educational opportunities that the 好色tv of 好色tv has to offer. Learn more at .
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For more information or to request an interview, please contact Elena Sudduth at (907) 450-8114 or esudduth@alaska.edu