Scholarships at PWSC
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:
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Log in to Kaleidoscope:
- Access Kaleidoscope through your UAOnline under the Scholarship link in the Financial Aid tab.
- Use your UA username and password. Visit me.uaa.alaska.edu to find your UA username, UA ID number, and set/reset your password.
- Complete Applications:
- Fill out the Kaleidoscope General Application. The system syncs with your data to match you with eligible PWSC scholarships. After submitting the General Application, you must then complete and submit your PWSC scholarship application.
- Requirements: One letter of recommendation and a filed FAFSA by the application deadline. Any additional essays or references must be submitted in the portal.
- Check Deadlines:
- PWSC Scholarships: Due ten days before the semester starts: August 16, 2024 and January 3, 2025.
- UA Scholarships: Due by February 15.
- Award Notification
- Students will be notified of their scholarship application status via their UA email before the add/drop deadline.
- As part of their scholarship award, students are required to write a thank you statement before the scholarship is paid to student accounts.
Contact Information:
Phone: (907) 834-1600
Email: pwsc.student.services@alaska.edu
- PWSC Student Scholarship
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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 Regional High School Award and the Eyak Award. Fall awards renewable to spring; minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is a 2.25.
Application Deadline
- Fall: August 16, 2024
- Spring: January 3, 2025
Note: Students will not be considered for both the Merit Scholarship and the Regional 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.
- 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 16, 2024
- Spring: January 3, 2025
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.
- 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 16, 2024
- Spring: January 3, 2025
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.