The Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon programs hold State Competitions where students can earn medals, trophies and scholarships. The winning teams represent Alaska at the U.S. Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon National Competitions. Decathletes and Pentathletes with the highest overall scores are eligible to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships, including scholarships specific to the University of Alaska.
Alaska 529, our premier partner, provides more than $40,000 in scholarships to over 25 Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon participants on an annual basis. High school students can earn up to $4,000 and middle school students can earn up to $2,000.
Alaska Academic Decathlon general scholarships
- $4,000 - Highest overall scoring student in each category (Honor, Scholastic, Varsity)
- $2,500 - Second highest overall scoring student in each category
- $1,000 - Third highest overall scoring student in each category
- $1,000 - Fourth highest overall scoring student in each category
- *NEW* $1,500 scholarship available to rural students based on coach recommendation
Alaska Academic Pentathlon general scholarships
- $2,000 - Highest overall scoring student in each category (Honor, Scholastic, Varsity)
- $1,000 - Second highest overall scoring student in each category
- $1,000 - Third highest overall scoring student in each category
In addition to $40,000 in general scholarships, the Alaska Academic Decathlon also offers high school seniors up to $9,000 in scholarships to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks or Southeast campuses. These scholarships are awarded by coach recommendations and range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Your scholarships
Starting in 2022, all Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon scholarships will be administered through Alaska 529. Alaska 529 is an education savings plan designed to make saving for education easy. Students can use their Alaska 529 account tax-free for education expenses both in and out of Alaska. Visit Alaska 529's website to learn more.
Scholarships earned prior to 2022 must be redeemed within four years of the award date using the form below.