Important Information Alaska Academic Decathlon State CompetitionMarch 1-4, 2023University of Alaska Anchorage Campus3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508View University Map Office HoursProfessional Studies Building Room 115Wednesday 3-6, Thursday 8-5, and Friday 8-5. ContactState Director Joan PardesCall 907-433-7418Email joanp@serrc.org ConnectLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramUse the hashtag #AKAcaDeca2023 Links Schedule Link to PDF of Schedule of Events and Awards Ceremony …
Alumni Scholarship Opportunity
The Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon awards more than $49,000 in scholarship to middle and high school students every year. Here’s an opportunity for business students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs! Find all the details here! Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023.
Volunteers Needed – Competition Season Starts in January!
This year we have more teams, more students, more scholarships and new sponsors! Our competition season starts in January with our high school state scrimmage for 175+ students. Sign up to volunteer today!
Info Sessions – AK Academic Decathlon/Pentathlon
Questions? We have answers! Join us at 4 pm for any of the following virtual information sessions: Monday, August 8; Thursday August 11; or Tuesday, August 16. Registration required for all sessions. To register, please contact akacadeca@serrc.org or call 907-433-7418.
More than $50,000 in scholarships available for 2022-2023!
Thanks to our premier partner, Alaska 529, and the University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks and Southeast; the Alaska Academic Decathlon & Pentathlon will offer more than $40,000 in general scholarships + $9,000 in UA-specific scholarships (available to seniors only) and funds geared toward rural students!
Pentathlon State Champs: Watershed Charter School.
The team will represent Alaska at the United State Academic Pentathlon International Competition on May 20, 2022.
Decathlon State Champs: Lathrop High School
Congratulations to Lathrop High School in Fairbanks! The team will represent Alaska at the United States Academic Decathlon International Competition.
University of Alaska Scholarship News!
Calling all seniors! The University of Alaska will award up to $9,000 in scholarships to Academic Decathletes from around the state. To be eligible, students must be a senior in high school, an active member of an Academic Decathlon team and nominated by a coach. Nominate a student today!
Essay Judges Needed!
The Alaska Academic Decathlon is holding its First Annual State Scrimmage! We need essay judges to read student work from around the state at their leisure (within a set time period) from their own home. State Scrimmage Online Essay Judge Training Session: Monday, January 10 at 6 pm Reading Period: Wednesday, January 12 starting at 6 pm until Friday, January …
Scholarship News!
Exciting news! Our new premier partner, Alaska 529, will provide more than $36,000 in scholarships to over 20 Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon participants. High school students can earn up to $4,000 while middle school students can earn $2,000. Welcome Alaska 529 to the Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon family!