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Degree Completion Award

Overview

The UAF Graduate School is pleased to offer tuition, fee, and insurance coverage to support students in completing their graduate degree. These awards are competitive and are based on a review of an applicant's Annual Academic Progress Report, Advancement to Candidacy, and their degree completion timeline. Students may receive only one completion award per degree. Funding is applied in the semester (fall, spring, or summer) immediately following the application.

What the award covers:

  • Up to 3 credits of UAF tuition, consolidated and infrastructure fees, and graduate student health insurance.
  • Funding covers only the exact number of credits needed to graduate (e.g., if you only need 1 credit to complete your degree, only 1 credit will be covered).
  • Eligible courses are restricted to 600-level Thesis (699) or Project (698) credits.
    • Exceptions: Non-thesis or non-project courses will only be covered if the course is explicitly required for degree completion and is listed on the student's approved Advancement to Candidacy form.
  • Undergraduate courses are not covered under any circumstances.
  • Scholarships are not available for students in coursework-only programs.

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • An official, approved must be on file with the Graduate School prior to applying.
  • Funding is only available for students applying for the semester in which they plan to graduate.
  • Students must not hold alternative university funding (e.g., graduate assistantships or other university fellowships) during the semester of the award.
  • Students must not have previously received a Graduate School completion award for their current degree.
  • An from the current academic year must be on file indicating that the student intends to graduate in the semester for which they are applying (meeting must have occurred within the last 12 months).
  • Students must have established a clear graduation plan with their advisor.
  • Applicants must submit a degree completion timeline using the Graduation Timeline template. Please make a copy of the form before editing.
Note: If selected for an award, students must provide proof of application for graduation to the Graduate School before funding is released.
International Students: Those wishing to enroll in less than 9 credits must request a Reduced Course Load (RCL) from UAF International Student Support Services (uaf.edu/isss).
  • Ensure your approved and current are on file with the Graduate School.
  • Download and fill out a degree completion timeline using this template.
  • Applications for Fall 2026 support are due on August 15th, 2026.
  • Award decisions are released approximately two to three weeks following the deadline.
  • To apply, click the button below and submit the online application form: