ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Alaska Military Youth Academy
An Equal Opportunity Provider
Next Cycle Begins:
January 20, 2026
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The Alaska Military Youth Academy is Alaska’s Premier Youth Leadership Academy developing the leaders of tomorrow.
AMYA partners with youth ages 16-18 to develop self-confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and life coping skills to assist youth with their academic and future success.
Next Cycle begins January 20, 2026
Alaskan youth ages *16-18, or if *15 you will turn 16 prior to AMYA graduation date. A youth may turn 19 during the cycle, but must be age 18 on the start date.
Need assistance with their high school education or any other AMYA Core Component
Citizen/Legal Resident of the United States, residing in Alaska; if under 18 have guardian in state
Physically/Mentally capable of completing a demanding program
Free of legal entanglements (no felony offenses or adjudications/no court)
VOLUNTEER - youth must have some desire to attend
Are you Ready for the CHALLENGE?
Fill out the online interest form here:
What is the APPLICATION process?
Review the Qualifications here:
https://akmya.alaska.gov/media/04pjb21j/amya-qualifications.pdf
Your assigned admissions representative will email you with request to verify the qualifications after you complete the online interest form. If you are unsure, please discuss this with your assigned staff member or email goamya@alaska.gov.
ONLINE OPTION: You can complete the online orientation anytime at:
Application:
https://akmya.alaska.gov/media/zf3hbm4c/2026-1-complete-application.pdf
It is recommended to submit complete application packet by December 31, 2025, but application will be accepted until January 14, 2026.
All application materials are also available here:
The interview is scheduled after the Initial Application Packet is completed. The confidential interview is conducted with the applicant and Admissions staff. The interview is conducted in person when geographically feasible. Interviews may also be completed via telephone or videoconferencing. An interview is REQUIRED.
Acceptance is determined following the interview, unless additional information is requested. Should a youth be accepted, they will be provided a Conditional Acceptance Letter. All acceptances are CONDITIONAL, should a youth no longer meet the qualifications to attend their acceptance letter will be VOID. This may include change in legal status, medical changes, injuries, etc. The Conditional Acceptance letter will also contain information on when to report, information to obtain flights* (if outside reasonable driving distance/off road system), and the Packing List. *AMYA pays for the cost of the accepted youth's flight only.
Complete In-processing Forms (submitted just prior to attendance or youth can bring them with them when they report)
https://akmya.alaska.gov/media/msrfvxhz/part-3-inprocessing-forms.pdf
Learn more about the foundation of AMYA
Next In-Person Orientation- Anchorage-Muldoon Office
Tuesday, October 7th at 6pm
RSVP: tracey.barnhart@alaska.gov
Online orientation is available at:
Email goamya@alaska.gov once completed.