Associate of Arts in Yup'ik Studies & Indigenous Language Revitalization

Academic Overview & Description

Rigorous linguistic and cultural immersion degree focusing on Central Yup'ik grammar, traditional oral history documentation, and indigenous legal sovereignty.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Native Heritage Language Fellowship: $3,000/year tuition award

Tuition Rate

$7,400/year

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.0+ high school GPA

English Language

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Transcripts and personal statement on language preservation

Letters of Recommendation

Two recommendations (tribal elder or educator preferred)

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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