Kenai Peninsula College Scholarships

For more information or questions contact the KPC Financial Aid Office at 907-262-0332 or email kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu.

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UA Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships Made Simple with AWARDED

There are two application windows. Fall semester applications are due February 15th, and Spring semester applications are due October 15th.

The UA Foundation provides more than $6.1 million in scholarships each year to University of Alaska students. With AWARDED, the new UA scholarship platform, students can:

• Explore scholarships they may qualify for
• Track application and award status
• Complete their student profile to improve eligibility for future awards

Be sure to submit your admissions application and register for classes early to maximize your scholarship opportunities. 

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KPC Scholarships- Open Now

• Rising Tide Award

  Applications are currently open and will close April 17th, 2026 

  Kenai Peninsula College offers several tuition waiver scholarships to graduating High school seniors from all KPBSD schools and home-school programs who will attend courses at any KPC campus.  The tuition waiver scholarship can cover up to 24 credits for the following academic year in the form of 12 credits for each of the Fall and Spring semesters.

  *Students must have a UA ID in order to log into the application*

  To Apply, Students Must:

  • Apply for Admission to KPC or UAA
  • Complete the 2026/2027 FAFSA
  • Attach a High School Transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8
  • Attach a Personal Statement describing your Career and Education Plans
  • Attach two (2) Letters of Reference- one (1) from Faculty or Staff member from your High School and one (1) from a Community member

  For more information or a paper application contact the KPC Financial Aid Office at 907-262-0332 or email kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu.

  Rising Tide Award Application Rising Tide Award Application

   

• Kachemak Bay Campus Scholarship and Tuition Waiver Applications

  Applications are currently open and will close August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  Fall Kachemak Bay Campus Scholarship and Tuition WaiverFall Kachemak Bay Campus Scholarship and Tuition Waiver

  Applications are currently open and will close May 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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• Summer Housing

  Applications are currently open and will close on April 24, 2026.

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• Certified Nursing Scholarship Application

  Submit an application to the Kenai River Campus CNA program. Submit a brief essay (approximately 300 words) describing your motivation for pursuing a career as a CNA and how this scholarship will support your educational goals. Include your name, UA student ID and contact information. Essays are to be attached to the CNA Scholarship Application.
  

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Scholarship Opportunities 

• Alaskan Native Resources
  • Local/ Statewide
    • Kenaitze Indian Tribe

      The Kenaitze Indian Tribe has scholarship opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian students. Applications are due December 1 for Spring semester and June 1 for Fall semester. 

      Kenaitze Indian Tribe Scholarship Application
    • Schmidt Charitable Trust

      The Schmidt Charitable Trust encourages and assists Alaska Native and other minority students who are pursuing an education in the earth and environmental sciences. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed when received or at the quarterly Board of Trustees meeting.

      Schmidt Charitable Trust Scholarships

     

   

• Local Scholarships
  • City of Soldotna 

    The City of Soldotna offers various scholarships. To learn more about each scholarship and submit an application, please visit the City of Soldotna website at the link below.

    Soldotna Chamber Student Programs
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

    There are numerous scholarships available through KPBSD. Please review their website to learn about the opportunities and application deadlines.

    Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Scholarship DatabaseKenai Peninsula Borough School District Scholarship Database

     

  • Homer Electric Association

    Homer Electric Association offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. For more information, click the button below.

    Homer Electric Association Scholarships 
  • Alaska Community Foundation

    In addition to state wide scholarship opportunities, ACF offers a number of local scholarships exclusively for Kenai Peninsula residents.

    The Alaska Community Foundation awards scholarships made possible by passionate community members who are committed to helping Alaskans pursue their educational dreams. The specific criteria, application requirements, and deadline varies by scholarship. Please review the guidelines for each scholarship to determine your eligibility before applying.

    Alaska Community Foundation- Kenai Peninsula Scholarships

   

• State Scholarships
  • Alaska Community Foundation

    Over 40 scholarships available for Alaskans! 

    The Alaska Community Foundation awards scholarships made possible by passionate community members who are committed to helping Alaskans pursue their educational dreams. The specific criteria, application requirements, and deadline varies by scholarship. Please review the guidelines for each scholarship to determine your eligibility before applying.
    

    Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships

     

  • Alaska Safety Alliance

    Alaska Safety Alliance and Alaska 529 are excited to announce applications are now open for the new Alaska Safety Alliance Training Scholarship!

    Scholarship for Alaska residents enrolled or planning to enroll in an academic or training program leading to a certification, credential, or degree that will support the applicant’s entry or advancement in a career in Alaska’s oil & gas, mining, construction, or maritime industries, or any occupation that crosses over those industries (ex: heavy equipment operators, CDL drivers). Training program must be Alaska-based or unavailable in Alaska.

    Alaska Safety Alliance Scholarship

     

  • Alaska State Fairgrounds

    The Alaska State Fairgrounds is offering 9 scholarships open to all Alaska junior and senior high school students planning on attending college or vocational school. For more information visit the Alaska State Fairgrounds 2026 Scholarship Program webpage.

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  • Work Ethic Scholarship Program

    The Mike Rowe Works Foundation is proud to offer the Work Ethic Scholarship Program for the eleventh year in a row. The application is currently open for qualifying programs such as Processes Technology.

    Work Ethic Scholarship Program

     

   

 

KPC Student Support Fund 

The College Assistance Migrant Program provides scholarships and student support services designed for students from migrant and seasonal, agricultural backgrounds. For more information on this program, please call 907-262-0380 or email kpc.camp@alaska.edu.

Alaska Performance Scholarship

The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) is available to Alaska residents who graduated from an Alaska high school (public, private, or home school) and completed the required curriculum with either a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a qualifying college/career entrance exam score. The APS can be used at any participating college or university and for approved career and technical education programs in Alaska. For more information, including eligibility criteria visit UAA's Scholarship page or Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education information page.  

UAA Scholarships

For other available resources and financial aid opportunities be sure to check out UAA's scholarship page!

UAA Scholarships

 

Contact

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KPC Financial Aid 

Phone: 907-262-0332
Email: kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu