Scholarship Information and Applications
Utah Opportunity Scholarship
In memory of William Boyden Oddie and Louise Paddock Oddie
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Like most higher education institutions in the United States, the University of Utah recognizes that a racially/ethnically diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. Thus, we strive to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity and make every attempt to support their academic and personal success while they are here. The presence and success of these students at the University of Utah benefits them individually but also enhances the educational experiences and lives of our entire campus community.
In support of this goal, the Utah Opportunity Scholarship (UOS) will be offered to entering freshmen who reside in the Greater Salt Lake City area. Eligible students are first-generation college students and/or those with demonstrated financial need. Whenever possible, scholars will be selected from applicants whose ethnic background is underrepresented in higher education in Utah. In the event that no such students qualify for the award on that basis, the scholarship may be awarded to any other student or students whose cultural background or life experiences demonstrate an affiliation with or an understanding of an ethnically diverse background and who will contribute to an educationally diverse environment at the University of Utah. This award will be offered to up to twenty students annually and will cover the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books for up to $5,000 annually for four years of attendance at the University of Utah. In order to renew this award annually, students will need to maintain reasonable academic achievement and progress toward the bachelor's degree.
Suder Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2010
The University of Utah is accepting applications for Suder Scholarships, to begin Fall 2010. The goal of the Suder Foundation is to provide 20 scholarships each year to new University of Utah first generation freshmen from low-income households.
Each of the 20 recipients will receive $5000 per year for tuition and books, for up to 4 years (assuming requalification requirements are met). The University of Utah will provide free on-campus housing to Suder Scholars during their first year of enrollment.
Daniels Fund Scholarship
National Scholarship based in Denver. It is targeting low-income, first generation students. http://www.dfscholars.org/Success/
Chicano Scholarship Fund
The Chicana(o) Scholarship awards are offered to students in recognition of family background, life challenges, scholastic effort and involvement in community activities that promote cultural pride and strengthen the Chicana(o)/Latina(o) Community. Financial need may strongly influence the final selection. For more information about the Chicano Scholarship visit www.chicano.utah.edu.
Larry H. & Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship
The University of Utah recognizes that a racially/ethnically diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. Thus, we strive to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity, and make every attempt to support their academic and personal success while they are here. The presence and success of diverse students at the University of Utah benefits them individually, but also enhances the educational experiences and lives of our entire campus community.
In support of this goal, Larry and Gail Miller will fund scholarships for qualified resident students. Eligible students are those with demonstrated financial need. Whenever possible, students will be selected from applicants whose ethnic background is under-represented in higher education in Utah or those who are first generation college students. In the event that no such students qualify for the award on that basis, the scholarship may be awarded to other students whose cultural background or life experiences demonstrate an affiliation with or an understanding of an ethnically diverse background, and who will contribute to an educationally diverse environment at the University of Utah. A primary goal of the scholarship is to integrate diverse students with campus life through volunteer community/leadership service. Scholarship preference will be given to students who commit 10 hours per week to such service.
LGBT Resource Center Scholarships
Deadline: 3:00 pm, Wednesday March 31st, 2010
General Qualifications:
- Submit a complete application by 3:00 pm, Wednesday March 31st, 2010
- Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.7 GPA
- Be a resident of the state of Utah
- Be admitted to the University of Utah working on a BA/BS/BFA (applies only to undergraduate)
- Be admitted to a graduate program (applies only to graduate students)
- Be a matriculated student at the University of Utah
- Attend the mandatory Scholarship information session in August of 2010
For qualification details and an application form click here.
Students who receive a scholarship, fellowship, or other financial aid administered by the University of Utah are required by state law to certify that they are eligible to receive the scholarship as a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the U.S. If students do not know whether they are in the U.S. lawfully, they should seek the advice of an immigration attorney before filing a scholarship/financial aid application.
Prior to the disbursement of any scholarship/financial aid, the University of Utah is required by law to verify the recipient’s citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once the University submits a student’s information to DHS for verification, this federal agency may have the legal right to share the information with other government agencies.
