The application period for the 2022 Rural Alaska Honors Institute, which will be from May 31-July 15, is now open. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 1.

RAHI is a competitive six-week college exploration program offered to Alaska Native and rural Alaska students with at least a 3.0 GPA following the completion of their junior or senior year of high school. During the program, approximately 50 students live on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks and earn 8-11 credits in courses that cover a wide array of subjects, from foundational writing and math to industry exploration through process technology. Weekends are spent adventuring in the Interior and volunteering for local organizations.

The program is tentatively slated to be held in person but will transition to virtual depending on the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is in its 40th year and has had over 1,800 participants. RAHI students average a 3.6 GPA while at RAHI and have gone on to earn over 1,266 degrees, ranging from occupational endorsements to doctorates. Most are putting their education to work in Alaska. The entire experience, including room and board and travel to and from Fairbanks, is free.

Find more information and the application form online at https://www.uaf.edu/rahi/apply.php