Scholarships at PWSC

Scholarship recipient at Prince William Sound College in Valdez, Alaska

Prince William Sound College Scholarships

All new and current full-time PWSC students admitted to financial aid eligible degree and certificate programs may apply for PWSC scholarships. All PWSC scholarships are competitive awards sponsored with funds raised primarily from local support. Eligibility, application deadlines, and award amounts vary by scholarship. More information on each scholarship are provided below. Only one application is needed for PWSC Student Scholarships.

Award amounts vary, but range from $250-$1250 per semester.

Please contact the Student Affairs with any questions at (907) 834-1600 or email pwsc.student.services@alaska.edu.

All scholarships will be disbursed after the add/drop deadline each semester.

How to apply:

  1. Log in to Kaleidoscope with your UA username and password. (To find your UA Username, UA ID Number and set/reset your password visit me.uaa.alaska.edu.) 
  2. Complete the General Application and any supplemental applications presented. The system syncs with your data. You are automatically matched with scholarship opportunities for which you meet the criteria and the system provides additional "recommended" scholarships that may be available to you. All PWSC scholarships require one letter of recommendation and students must have filed their FAFSA by the application deadline. Any additional requested essays or references must also be submitted in the portal by the application deadline for UAA or UA scholarships. Reminder! All UA scholarships are due February 15, but PWSC scholarships are due always due ten days before the semester (August 18, 2023).
  3. After you complete the applications, you're done! If you are awarded a scholarship you will receive an award email to your UA email address. You can also check on the status of your application by logging back into the system at any time.
  4. Follow up! The system also includes information on private and external scholarships. These deadlines change often so check back under "External" opportunities.

Deadline reminder:

Your completed General Application will be archived and removed from the system in August. You must complete a new General Application at the beginning of each fall semester. If "Financial Need" is a requirement for non-PWSC scholarships, you must file a FAFSA between October 1 and February 15. The deadline to apply for most UA scholarships is February 15.

  • PWSC Merit Scholarship

    Recognizes scholastic achievement, degree progress, and community engagement of first-year, continuing, and transfer students. Academic record, in addition to in-class and out of class activity and commitment to both scholarly and civic pursuits, will be considered.

    Award amount: varies on GPA, scholastic achievement and civic pursuits.

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

     Note: Students will not be considered for both the Merit Scholarship and the Area High School Graduate Award. Fall awards are renewable for spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.0, and drop in semester grades may result in reduction of the original award amount.

  • Stan Stephens Memorial Scholarship

    The PWSC Stan Stephens Memorial Scholarship recognizes scholastic achievement, degree progress, and community engagement for first-year, continuing, and transfer students.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.5

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: Fall awards are renewable for spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.5, and drop in semester grades may result in a reduction of the original award amount.

  • PWSC Active Duty and Veterans Scholarship

    The PWSC Veterans and Active Duty Scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to part-time or full-time military affiliated students at Prince William Sound College. Students selected to receive a Fall semester scholarship award are renewable for the next Spring semester as long as the student maintains eligibility and continues to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress eligibility.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.5

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: Fall awards are renewable for spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.0, and drop in semester grades may result in a reduction of the original award amount.

  • PWSC Early Admissions Scholarship

    The PWSC Early Admissions Scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to full-time newly admitted students at Prince William Sound College. Students selected to receive a Fall semester scholarship award are renewable for the next Spring semester as long as the student maintains eligibility and continues to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress eligibility.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.0

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: February 15, 2024

    Note: Fall awards are renewable for spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.0, and drop in semester grades may result in a reduction of the original award amount.

  • Regional High School Graduate Award

    Recognizes scholastic achievement and civic involvement of recent area high school graduates (Valdez, Cordova, Glennallen, Kenny Lake, and Slana High Schools). The scholarship is awarded in May to high school seniors who enroll at PWSC the following fall semester.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.75

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: May 15, 2024

     

    Note: Students will not be considered for both the Area High School Graduate Award and the Merit Scholarship. Fall awards renewable to spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.5, and drop in semester grades may result in a reduction of the original award amount.

  • Eyak Award

    Available to students holding Eyak Tribal membership, students enrolled at the Cordova Extension Center, or residents of Cordova studying at the main campus in Valdez. Scholastic record, community involvement, and need will be considered.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.5

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: To be eligible for this scholarship, students need only be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Students will not be considered for both the Area High School Award and the Eyak Award. Fall awards renewable to spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.25.

  • Archery Sportsmanship Scholarship

    Supports the full-time study of students actively involved in the PWSC Collegiate Archery Program.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.5

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: To qualify, applicants must actively participate in the archery program by enrolling in the Collegiate Archery Course and/or demonstrating active involvement in the PWSC Archery Club. No prior archery experience is required for consideration. Withdrawal from participation in the class or the club will result in revocation of the award.

  • GED Completion Grant

    Supports students admitted to a degree program who completed their GED from PWSC within the past year.

    Award amount: $250-$500 per semester

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: One grant awarded per semester. Minimum enrollment of 6 credits per semester. Renewable with at least a 2.5 semester GPA. The award is contingent on positive endorsement by the PWSC Alaska Adult Education (ABE) coordinator.

  • Part-Time Student Scholarship

    The PWSC Part-Time Student Scholarship recognizes scholastic achievement and degree progress for the first year, continuing, and transfer students enrolled in 6-11 credits.

    Award amount: varies

    Minimum GPA: 2.5

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: August 18, 2023
    • Spring: January 5, 2024

     

    Note: Fall awards are renewable for Spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.5, and drop in semester grades may result in a reduction of the original award amount.