Well, kinda Mike, ever consider the fact or does that research take into account that the  "level of excellence" or "level higher academic achievement" necessary here to earn the scholarship is about curb high by a lot of standards?  It can be argued that by merely showing up regularly ready to learn, doing a bit of homework, and grasping a basic concept or two are enough these days to get a 3.0 or higher in most of our schools. A very respectable and obtainable goal for most Alaska's student population I say.