# Alaska Stat. § 14.43.055: Scholarships

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.055

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 14.43.055
- **Heading:** Scholarships
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14.43 / Section 14.43.055

## Text

The Board of Regents of the University of Alaska shall offer not more than 15 new scholarships for each academic year to Alaska Natives desiring to attend the University of Alaska. The board shall give preference to Natives residing in the rural areas of the state who desire to receive training in the field of education. If there are more than 15 applications the board shall award 15 scholarships to those applicants who have the highest scholastic record or who the board determines are the most qualified among the applicants and who are financially unable to obtain a higher education without assistance. The University of Alaska shall provide such minimum financial assistance to these students as is necessary in each individual case, but not exceeding fees, board, and room.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.010 Scholarships for dormitory rent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.015 Alternate upon refusal or failure to accept.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.020 Applications for and issuance and report of certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.025 Forfeiture of scholarship benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.030 Payment of scholarships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.050 Purpose of scholarships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.055 Scholarships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.060 Continuation of scholarships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.065 Scholarships in addition to other scholarships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.075 Definition of Native.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.075.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.085 Free tuition and fees for a spouse or dependent of a peace officer or members of the armed services or a fire department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.085.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.091 Education loan program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.091.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.100 Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 14.43.105 Administration of program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T14_C14.43_S14.43.105.md)

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