49th State Fellows applications open for AY27 — apply by Nov. 8

The University Honors College (UHC) is now accepting applications for the 49th State Fellows Program, designed to recognize UAA students and faculty who exhibit stellar academic achievement and the highest degree of intellectual curiosity. The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 cohort is Sunday, Nov. 8, at 11:59 p.m.

Student opportunity

The 49th State Fellows Program provides a $500 scholarship for at least two UHC students each academic year. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in the Honors College, in addition to pursuing bachelor's degrees and/or applying experiential and co-curricular activities related to at least one of the following: Alaska Native cultures; Indigenous leadership; Alaska and/or Arctic history, literature, art, policy or science.

Student application

Faculty opportunity

The 49th State Fellows Program recognizes one faculty member each academic year, awarding the fellow a $500 professional development stipend and requiring they present to UHC faculty and students in the spring semester of their fellowship year. The opportunity is open to full-time UAA faculty who conduct research or creative activity directly relevant to Alaska; and/or who teach courses related to Alaska Native cultures, Indigenous leadership and/or Alaska (and/or Arctic) history, literature, art, policy or science.

Faculty application

Please note: If you do not already have an InfoReady account, you will need to create one in order to apply for 49th Fellows. When you click on the application, you will be prompted to log in or register for an account. All that is required for registration is your first and last name, your preferred email (alaska.edu recommended) and a password.

Student and faculty applications for AY27 are due by Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. For questions, contact the University Honors College at [email protected].