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Heading to the University of Alaska as a first year college student this fall? Join ANSEP Bridge!

Bridge is a year-long college and career readiness experience that supports students’ academic, social, and professional success during their first year of college while preparing them for internships in engineering, science, or business with ANSEP Strategic Partners.

Bridge students will:
- Develop skills to support academic, social, and professional success
- Explore careers in STEM and business fields
- Earn scholarships and campus housing support at the University of Alaska
- Build a network of professional mentors
- Learn to navigate the University campus
- Develop lifelong friendships and peer support with fellow ANSEP students

Apply now and take the next step toward college and career success with ANSEP! Learn more and submit your application at https://www.ansep.net/component/bridge/

Thank You to all of our amazing strategic partners for their support! Together, we are shaping a brighter future for Alaska and beyond. Quyana for being a part of the ANSEP family and for helping us inspire, educate, and empower students! Chin'an gu nin yu! Quyanaq! Gunalchee’se! Quyanaa!

Applying for Acceleration? Boost your scores with Math Ready Sessions! These virtual sessions are a great opportunity for high school students to strengthen and review previously learned math skills.

• Dates: May 26 to May 29
• Time: 3:00 to 4:30 PM everyday
• Location: Virtually over Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/ANSEPMathSessions

High school students in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Bethel, Kotzebue, and Nome can earn college credits, gain hands-on experience, and get a head start on their future through the Full-time 2026–2027 ANSEP Acceleration Academy!

No previous ANSEP experience is required, and this opportunity is offered at no cost to students or families through partner support.

Apply before the June 6 deadline at: https://www.ansep.net/component/acceleration-academy-full-time/

Acceleration Academy (Full-Time) - ANSEP: Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program Updates Regarding COVID-19 Recitations and weekly Friday meetings will be held in-person. Communication with students and families will continue through the Slack app and email newsletters. There is no impact on 2022-23 student applicants. All interested students are encouraged to apply. ANSEP will....

The Nome ANSEP Acceleration Academy has completed its first year, with 11 students earning 252 college credits combined!

Throughout the program, students balanced high school, college coursework, and community learning, gaining hands-on experience both in and out of the classroom. Next year, the Nome Acceleration Academy will expand and move onto the UAF - Northwest Campus, giving even more students a chance to experience college life early!

Read more about the Nome Acceleration Academy and the end-of-year celebration here: https://knom.org/2026/05/14/ansep-acceleration-academy-in-nome-celebrates-inaugural-year-of-college-level-work/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4RLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeys-6CUwcWAuSAQneK1atmUqF0kkCyM4t5LrTP9473Fue43Pf4NpaIXWsQiw_aem_YWdncwBu8C5ZH_FkCz_wQlNeyUIB&brid=YWdncwEknTyGTm3IHIR-PGQfoLWA

ANSEP in Nome celebrates first year of college-level classes - KNOM Radio Mission Listen to this story: The ANSEP Acceleration Academy has wrapped up its first year in Nome. The state program launched locally last fall with 11 Nome-Beltz high school students. Friends and family gathered May 5 for an end-of-year celebration, where ANSEP Education Facilitator Michael Deering handed...

This moose wanted a front-row seat for the computer build! Last month, ANSEP Middle School Academy students (and one moose) explored STEM activities through hands-on learning filled with teamwork and problem-solving. Just another unforgettable day of learning at ANSEP! 🫎

Earn college credits, gain hands-on experience, and graduate early through the Full-time ANSEP Acceleration Academy!

High school students in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Bethel, Kotzebue, and Nome can go from ninth grade to a bachelor’s degree in as few as five years. This opportunity is offered at no cost to students or families through partner support, and no previous ANSEP experience is required.

Applications are due by June 6. Learn more and apply today: https://www.ansep.net/com.../acceleration-academy-full-time/

Acceleration Academy (Full-Time) - ANSEP Acceleration Academy (Full-Time) Students earn three years of college credits through attending the Acceleration Academy (Full-Time). THE 2026 – 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN! Acceleration Academy (Full-Time) is a full school day opportunity during the academic year for students in gr...

Last spring semester, the students in the ANSEP Anchorage Acceleration Academy volunteered a total of 816 hours in the community!

Through outreach projects, local events, mentoring, and other service opportunities, these high school students showed outstanding leadership and dedication to giving back. We are so proud of their hard work and the positive impact they continue to make. Thank you to all of our students for making a difference this past semester!

Congratulations to Matthew Crisafi-Lurtsema for graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines with a degree in Mechanical Engineering!

He is originally from Anchorage and first joined ANSEP last year. This summer, he plans to work as a commercial fisherman in Prince William Sound!

“ANSEP helped pay for my last year of college and kept me well fed during the weekly meetings and from the snack room,” Matthew said. “They are also a great connection to employers in STEM. I recommend ANSEP to any student who is looking for financial assistance, career and academic advising, and networking with employers and other students.”

We are proud to celebrate Matthew’s accomplishments and can’t wait to see where his future takes him. Congratulations, Matthew!