CBPP Dean's Competitive Administrative Scholarship

The College of Business and Public Policy is dedicated to preparing students to become leaders in a rapidly changing world. Each year, the Dean awards scholarships to recognize and support students who strive for academic excellence. For this academic year, the Dean has allocated $25,000 to provide scholarships of at least $1,000 to successful applicants from CBPP.

Deadline

Application and supporting materials must be completed online and submitted by Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. (AKST) See application instructions below.

Eligibility

Undergraduate Students

  • Must be officially enrolled at UAA for at least 3 credits in a program leading to a degree or certificate from CBPP.
  • Must be formally admitted into a CBPP degree-seeking program or certificate.
  • Must maintain a UAA cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).

Graduate Students

  • Must be officially enrolled at UAA for at least 3 credits in a program leading to a graduate degree or certificate from CBPP.
  • Must be formally admitted into a CBPP graduate program.
  • Must maintain a UAA cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).

How to Apply

To apply for the Dean’s Competitive Administrative Scholarship, please submit all required materials online using this . Note that the form must be completed in one sitting, as it cannot be saved and resumed later. Therefore, ensure you have gathered all necessary documents before beginning the application.

To complete the application, you'll need to answer a few academic questions, submit a letter of recommendation, write short essays, and upload your unofficial academic transcript. Be sure to prepare these materials in advance, and allow ample time for the faculty member or other individual writing your recommendation letter to finish it before the deadline.

Requirements

  1. Letter of Recommendation

    You must select one of the following individuals to provide a recommendation letter in support of your application, addressed to Interim Dean Nelson. Once you have the letter, upload it to the application form.

    1. CBPP Faculty Member: Choose a faculty member from the College of Business and Public Policy who will give you a recommendation letter with their contact information. To facilitate this, you must provide them with a completed , which should be attached to an email with your request. Faculty members require at least one week to prepare the letter, so completing this step as soon as possible is essential.
    2. External Reference: Alternatively, you may identify another person outside of UAA (e.g., an employer or community organization member) who will provide a recommendation letter addressed to Interim Dean Nelson. Their letter must include their contact information, and they do not require the FERPA form. Be sure to give them ample notice before the application deadline.
      Please Note: Letters from friends, landlords, family members, classmates, or similar personal connections will not be considered.
  2. Essays (Minimum 50 words, Maximum 75 words per essay)

    Applicants must complete four short essays: two mandatory and two chosen from the additional prompts listed below. These essays are designed to showcase your financial need, career goals, and perspective on current issues shaping today’s business environment—such as technology, sustainability, global events, and the evolving workplace.

    There are no right or wrong answers. The committee evaluates responses based on thoughtfulness, clarity, and how well your reflections demonstrate growth, purpose, and potential to contribute meaningfully to the future of business and public policy in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.

    All essays must reflect your original thoughts. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to assess the fairness of AI use in applications. Applicants must disclose how AI was used in their essay responses, and AI detection tools will be used to ensure compliance. Failure to follow these guidelines may impact the evaluation of your application.

    After completing your essays, copy and paste them into the designated sections of the application form.

    Mandatory Essays

    • Financial Need. Describe your current financial need and how receiving this scholarship will support your educational and career goals.
    • Future Business Career & Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's Economy. How will your future business career contribute to the sustainability and growth of the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn economy?

     

Choose Two of the Following Additional Prompts

    • Technology and AI
      Reflect on how you’ve used technology (including AI, if applicable) in your academic or work life. What opportunities and challenges do you see in using these tools responsibly in your future career?

    • Sustainability and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’s Environment
      Think about a way you’ve experienced or observed environmental changes in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ — for example, in your community, family, or workplace. How has this shaped your perspective on the role businesses should play in building a sustainable future?

    • Global Events and Resilience
      In recent years, global events such as the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and international conflicts have impacted people in many ways. Describe how one of these events affected you, your family, or your community, and what it taught you about resilience in business or life.

    • The Future of Work
      Workplaces are changing, with more emphasis on remote and hybrid arrangements. Share your own experience (e.g., online classes, remote work, or other flexible arrangements). How has it influenced your ideas about what the workplace of the future should look like?

  2. Detailed Plan of Spring 2026 Classes

    Include your planned schedule of classes for Spring 2026. The schedule will be available on UAOnline starting October 27, 2025.

  3. Unofficial UAA Transcript

    Attach a copy of your unofficial transcript from . It is recommended that you schedule an advising appointment to review your transcript with a Student Advising representative.

Remember to complete the by Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. (AKST).
Good luck!

How Awards are Determined

The CBPP Scholarship Committee will review eligible applications and make an award recommendation based on the strength of your submitted application materials.

Keep up the Good Work!

If you are awarded a competitive scholarship, congratulations! It’s important to complete your current coursework and maintain the required GPA. This will ensure your funding is applied and that you can apply for additional scholarships the following semester.