PITAAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska Schools)
This program is open statewide to ALL Alaska Native students living in Alaska.
If students are Freshmen and Sophomore level and enrolled at UAS:
- They are not yet able to apply for the program, but are still eligible for full tuition scholarships for classes related to Alaska Native language, history and culture (up to 8 credits total in both years).
- They do not need to have declared a major in the education field yet.
If they are Junior level or higher and have declared a major in the education field through UAS:
- They can apply to formally enter the PITAAS program
- All tuition, fees and books are fully covered by the PITAAS scholarship once enrolled in the program
Attached are applications for both opportunities which include additional information/requirements.
