ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Alaska Military Youth Academy
An Equal Opportunity Provider
ChaNGe inspired by Choice
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 19, 2027
QUALIFICATIONS
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?
What is the APPLICATION process?
Have questions first?
Please email goamya@alaska.gov with any additional questions.
The application process starts here:
This Stage includes basic information and questions regarding program qualifications to determine if youth meets requirements.
Please do not start Stage 2 until Stage 1 is complete and qualifications have been confirmed.
You can begin the Orientation and Applicant Essay here:
Please do not start Stage 3 until both the youth and the parent/guardian have completed the orientation and the applicant has completed the essay.
You can complete the Acknowledgements & Releases here:
You can complete the final stage here:
The final stage includes medical history and releases. Youth will also need a current physical. The application also requires a copy of the youth's photo ID, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate. There is also a Medical Power of Attorney form that requires completion by the primary parent/guardian and this form must be notarized. Some applications may also require proof of custody (if not listed on the birth certificate) and some may require copy of a custody agreement should there be shared custody -or- proof that both parents support attendance.
An interview is scheduled once all the stages of the application are 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. In most cases, it is determined immediately following the interview. In some cases, more information may be required.
Learn more about the foundation of AMYA
The next in-person Orientation is:
Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm
1251 Muldoon Rd., Suite 114 Anchorage, AK 99504
Online orientation is available at:
Email goamya@alaska.gov once completed.