State of Utah Scholarships
Below scholarships are offered by the State of Utah. For updated and detailed information, please visit the Utah System of Higher Education website.
Opportunity Scholarship
****Here is a quick update on the Opportunity Scholarship in relation to the FAFSA requirement.****
Opportunity Scholarship: All 2024 applicants received an update via email on May 1st. If your student met the academic requirements but are still having issues submitting the FAFSA, they can still qualify as long as they submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.
Eligible applicants received more detailed instructions in their application update, but will have until August 15th, 2024 to finalize their 24-25 FAFSA. If you have questions please direct them to [email protected].
How do I apply for the Opportunity Scholarship?
Students must apply for the Opportunity Scholarship during their senior year of high school. Applicants must submit an online scholarship application and FAFSA to be considered for the scholarship. Please read the information below to learn more about the scholarship requirements. Additional details about the application process, including 2024 application deadlines, will be available over the summer.
2024 graduates (and beyond) should check the website (https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/) regularly for updates. These requirements were created after examining data from recent Utah high school graduates to identify the top predictors of college success.
What Classes Are Acceptable?
Students earn core credit by completing the following courses in each subject area, based on Utah State Board of Education (USBE) standards. Students will need to work with their high school to find out which courses are available at their school.
Eligible courses are any Concurrent Enrollment (CE), Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) course that aligns to a USBE core code starting with “06” (Language Arts), “07” (Mathematics), and “08” Science. We recommend using the Concurrent Enrollment Master List (core code listed) to find acceptable CE courses. Courses that align with other subject areas will not be accepted.
This list is not comprehensive. Please contact the Utah System of Higher Education office if you have questions about specific courses.
****Here is a quick update on the Opportunity Scholarship in relation to the FAFSA requirement.****
Opportunity Scholarship: All 2024 applicants received an update via email on May 1st. If your student met the academic requirements but are still having issues submitting the FAFSA, they can still qualify as long as they submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.
Eligible applicants received more detailed instructions in their application update, but will have until August 15th, 2024 to finalize their 24-25 FAFSA. If you have questions please direct them to [email protected].
How do I apply for the Opportunity Scholarship?
Students must apply for the Opportunity Scholarship during their senior year of high school. Applicants must submit an online scholarship application and FAFSA to be considered for the scholarship. Please read the information below to learn more about the scholarship requirements. Additional details about the application process, including 2024 application deadlines, will be available over the summer.
2024 graduates (and beyond) should check the website (https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/) regularly for updates. These requirements were created after examining data from recent Utah high school graduates to identify the top predictors of college success.
- Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
- Complete 3 advanced courses (see next question for more details about eligible courses)
- Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation: Math, Science, and Language Arts
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 20, 2024 (priority deadline) or March 20, 2024 (final deadline).
- Graduate from a Utah high school
What Classes Are Acceptable?
Students earn core credit by completing the following courses in each subject area, based on Utah State Board of Education (USBE) standards. Students will need to work with their high school to find out which courses are available at their school.
Eligible courses are any Concurrent Enrollment (CE), Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) course that aligns to a USBE core code starting with “06” (Language Arts), “07” (Mathematics), and “08” Science. We recommend using the Concurrent Enrollment Master List (core code listed) to find acceptable CE courses. Courses that align with other subject areas will not be accepted.
This list is not comprehensive. Please contact the Utah System of Higher Education office if you have questions about specific courses.
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Language Arts
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Science
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Mathematics
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IMPORTANT: See the CE Master List for science courses with a core code beginning with 08 for all acceptable science courses
*Lecture credit required (example: Biology 1010), lab credit recommended, but optional (example: Biology 1015)
*Lecture credit required (example: Biology 1010), lab credit recommended, but optional (example: Biology 1015)
Where can the scholarship be used? Can the scholarship be deferred?
The Opportunity Scholarship can be used at the following institutions:
The Opportunity Scholarship can be used at the following institutions:
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Colleges and Universities
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Private, Non-Profit Institutions
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Students may defer use of the scholarship to attend a technical college that is part of the Utah System of Higher Education and then transfer to an eligible institution listed above. Please contact the scholarship office if you have questions about this process.
Deferment of the Opportunity Scholarship may also be granted for students who plan to provide a religious, humanitarian, or military service, face medical reasons that inhibit their ability to attend school, or other reasons approved by an eligible institution. Scholarship recipients must coordinate any deferment with individual institutions before departure.
Contact the State Scholarship office for more information:
Corner Canyon High School endorses The Utah System of Higher Education and the Opportunity Scholarship but is not responsible for the contents of its website, decisions made by The Utah System of Higher Education, or any changes to the Opportunity Scholarship created by The Utah System of Higher Education during the 2023-24 school year.
Deferment of the Opportunity Scholarship may also be granted for students who plan to provide a religious, humanitarian, or military service, face medical reasons that inhibit their ability to attend school, or other reasons approved by an eligible institution. Scholarship recipients must coordinate any deferment with individual institutions before departure.
Contact the State Scholarship office for more information:
- [email protected] or (801) 646-4812
Corner Canyon High School endorses The Utah System of Higher Education and the Opportunity Scholarship but is not responsible for the contents of its website, decisions made by The Utah System of Higher Education, or any changes to the Opportunity Scholarship created by The Utah System of Higher Education during the 2023-24 school year.
The Fall 2023 Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship
Due December 31, 2023
Due December 31, 2023
- https://www.utahjumpstart.org/scholarship
- Opens September 1st and closes December 31st
- For high school juniors and seniors
my529 Make Your Mark Scholarship
Due October 2, 2023
Due October 2, 2023
- my529 Make Your Mark Scholarship: https://my529.org/make-your-mark-contest/
- Opens September 1st and closes October 2nd
- For Kindergarten through 12th grade
Access Utah Promise Scholarship (Need-Based, apply through FAFSA)
Due February 1, 2024.
The Utah Promise Scholarship is a statewide scholarship program available to students with financial need in Utah. It is available at all Utah public colleges, universities, and technical colleges. The Utah Promise Scholarship will cover up to tuition and fees for up to two years.
To qualify for a Promise Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
This scholarship is managed by the financial aid offices at each institution. Please click on below links to read the details for that particular institution. If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the financial aid office at that institution.
University of Utah - 801-581-6211 | [email protected]
Utah State University - 435-797-0173 | [email protected]
Salt Lake Community College - 801-957-4410 | [email protected]
Southern Utah University - 435-586-7735 | f[email protected]
Brigham Young University - 801-422-4104 or send a Y message
Utah Valley University - Schedule a phone or face-to-face appt here
Snow College - 435-283-7129 | [email protected]
Weber State - 801-626-7569 | [email protected]
Utah Tech University (Formerly Dixie State) - 435-652-7575 | [email protected]
Due February 1, 2024.
The Utah Promise Scholarship is a statewide scholarship program available to students with financial need in Utah. It is available at all Utah public colleges, universities, and technical colleges. The Utah Promise Scholarship will cover up to tuition and fees for up to two years.
To qualify for a Promise Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Not have previously earned an associate degree or higher postsecondary degree
- Be a resident of the State of Utah
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the 2024/25 FAFSA
- Accept all other grants, tuition and/or fee waivers, and scholarships offered to the applicant to attend the institution in which the applicant enrolls
- Maintain academic good standing as defined by the institution at which they attend.
This scholarship is managed by the financial aid offices at each institution. Please click on below links to read the details for that particular institution. If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the financial aid office at that institution.
University of Utah - 801-581-6211 | [email protected]
Utah State University - 435-797-0173 | [email protected]
Salt Lake Community College - 801-957-4410 | [email protected]
Southern Utah University - 435-586-7735 | f[email protected]
Brigham Young University - 801-422-4104 or send a Y message
Utah Valley University - Schedule a phone or face-to-face appt here
Snow College - 435-283-7129 | [email protected]
Weber State - 801-626-7569 | [email protected]
Utah Tech University (Formerly Dixie State) - 435-652-7575 | [email protected]
Prime Scholarship
Priority deadline – January 19, 2024, Final deadline – March 20, 2024
Prime Scholarship is awarded to students who earn the TRANSFORM certificate granted by the Utah State Board of Higher Education (USBE) after completing required concurrent enrollment (CE) or career and technical education (CTE) coursework in high school. Application opens January 2, 2024.
Priority deadline – January 19, 2024, Final deadline – March 20, 2024
Prime Scholarship is awarded to students who earn the TRANSFORM certificate granted by the Utah State Board of Higher Education (USBE) after completing required concurrent enrollment (CE) or career and technical education (CTE) coursework in high school. Application opens January 2, 2024.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Be awarded the TRANSFORM certificate by the USBE
- Complete a FAFSA
- Recent Utah high school graduates
- Meet all application deadlines
- Enroll at an eligible institution full-time beginning the fall semester after high school graduation OR provide documentation that a deferral has been granted from the institution
- TRANSFORM Certificate Information
- Students must complete 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR
- Complete a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or 6 courses
- TRANSFORM certificate requirements are determined by USBE and awarded through USBE and individual high schools. Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information about earning this certificate while in high school.
- Students must complete 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR
- Award:
- One-time award of $500, subject to available funding, for the cost of attendance.
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Public technical colleges
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Canyons District Scholarships
Canyons Education Foundation Bright Star and Rising Star Scholarships
Due February 28, 2024
*The Bright Star Scholarship seeks to reward a senior from each high school in the district who has shown improvement or exemplary effort in working toward the goal of post-secondary education. $2,500
*The Rising Star Scholarship will reward one senior from the district who has “risen” above difficult circumstances either in family life, financially, emotionally, scholastically, etc. and is still dedicating themselves to furthering their education. $3,500
Apply here: https://foundation.canyonsdistrict.org/2023-bright-star-college-scholarship-application/
*The Bright Right Future Equity Scholarship has been established for the purpose of supporting a student who is beating the odds in pursuing a higher education. This if for a Canyons District high school senior that meets ONE of the following criteria:
Visit the Canyons Education Foundation here.
Due February 28, 2024
*The Bright Star Scholarship seeks to reward a senior from each high school in the district who has shown improvement or exemplary effort in working toward the goal of post-secondary education. $2,500
*The Rising Star Scholarship will reward one senior from the district who has “risen” above difficult circumstances either in family life, financially, emotionally, scholastically, etc. and is still dedicating themselves to furthering their education. $3,500
Apply here: https://foundation.canyonsdistrict.org/2023-bright-star-college-scholarship-application/
*The Bright Right Future Equity Scholarship has been established for the purpose of supporting a student who is beating the odds in pursuing a higher education. This if for a Canyons District high school senior that meets ONE of the following criteria:
- First generation post-high/higher education applicant, Refugee or immigrant to the US, or A student with a documented disability
Visit the Canyons Education Foundation here.
ACE Scholarship for Aspiring Canyons Educators
This scholarship helps students of diverse backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.
High school students graduating from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Park City or Salt Lake City School Districts who:
This scholarship helps students of diverse backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.
High school students graduating from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Park City or Salt Lake City School Districts who:
- Want to pursue a career in teaching
- Due March 29, 2024
Teacher Recruitment Scholarship for Diverse Students
This scholarship helps students of diverse backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.
High school students graduating from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Park City or Salt Lake City School Districts who:
This scholarship helps students of diverse backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.
High school students graduating from Canyons, Davis, Granite, Park City or Salt Lake City School Districts who:
- Want to pursue a career in teaching
- Represent ethnically diverse and underrepresented backgrounds
- Are Utah residents/citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
- Need financial assistance to attend college
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corner Canyon HS Scholarships
CCHS PTSA Scholarship
Due April 12, 2023
$500. The Corner Canyon PTSA Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who exemplify the spirit of PTSA. The spirit of PTSA includes willingness to reach out and help others and the desire to make changes for the better. Corner Canyon High School seniors who have demonstrated a pattern of helpfulness, service and community outreach are encouraged to apply. Application form.
Persevering Charger
Presented in May
$ Amount varies. The administration chooses candidates who have overcome challenges or achieved success despite difficulties along the way.
Due April 12, 2023
$500. The Corner Canyon PTSA Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who exemplify the spirit of PTSA. The spirit of PTSA includes willingness to reach out and help others and the desire to make changes for the better. Corner Canyon High School seniors who have demonstrated a pattern of helpfulness, service and community outreach are encouraged to apply. Application form.
Persevering Charger
Presented in May
$ Amount varies. The administration chooses candidates who have overcome challenges or achieved success despite difficulties along the way.
University Based Scholarships
T.H. Bell Education Scholarship (For Future Educators)
The T.H. Bell Education Scholarship Program aims to recruit first-generation students into teaching, encourage outstanding students to work in high-need fields, and recognize teaching as a critically important career in Utah. T.H. Bell Scholarships may cover up to the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books. It also may be received for up to four consecutive years. It can be used at all public or private institutions in Utah that offer an approved program including Brigham Young University, Utah Tech University, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Western Governors University, and Westminster College.
Please contact the financial aid office of an eligible Utah higher education institution (see above) for more information on the application process and deadlines.
The T.H. Bell Education Scholarship Program aims to recruit first-generation students into teaching, encourage outstanding students to work in high-need fields, and recognize teaching as a critically important career in Utah. T.H. Bell Scholarships may cover up to the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books. It also may be received for up to four consecutive years. It can be used at all public or private institutions in Utah that offer an approved program including Brigham Young University, Utah Tech University, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Western Governors University, and Westminster College.
Please contact the financial aid office of an eligible Utah higher education institution (see above) for more information on the application process and deadlines.
Technical College Scholarship
The Utah Technical College Scholarship is for students enrolled in certain high-demand technical college programs. Scholarship funds can cover the total cost of tuition, program fees, and required textbooks, for up to 12 months following the student’s high school graduation date.
Requirements
● Graduate from HS within the last 12 months prior to receiving scholarship
● Enroll in, or show intent to enroll, in a high demand program at a technical college within the 12 months after HS
● Make satisfactory progress in a CTE pathway offered by a technical college, institution of higher education, or school district
Scholarship application completed through the technical college. Award amount determined by institution.
Check with the individual technical college on application process and deadlines.
The Utah Technical College Scholarship is for students enrolled in certain high-demand technical college programs. Scholarship funds can cover the total cost of tuition, program fees, and required textbooks, for up to 12 months following the student’s high school graduation date.
Requirements
● Graduate from HS within the last 12 months prior to receiving scholarship
● Enroll in, or show intent to enroll, in a high demand program at a technical college within the 12 months after HS
● Make satisfactory progress in a CTE pathway offered by a technical college, institution of higher education, or school district
Scholarship application completed through the technical college. Award amount determined by institution.
Check with the individual technical college on application process and deadlines.
Social Work Degree Scholarships
This site offers scholarship degrees specifically for those students working toward a Social Work degree.
https://www.socialworkdegree.net/social-work-scholarships/
This site offers scholarship degrees specifically for those students working toward a Social Work degree.
https://www.socialworkdegree.net/social-work-scholarships/
Higher Education Success Stipend Program
The Higher Education Success Stipend Program is a grant available to undergraduate students with financial need who are studying at a Utah public or private non-profit college, university, or technical college.
The Higher Education Success Stipend Program is a grant available to undergraduate students with financial need who are studying at a Utah public or private non-profit college, university, or technical college.
Talent Retention Incentive
The Talent Retention Incentive is a loan given to students who intend to work in Utah in a qualifying job. The loan amount may be up to the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books for the number of credit hours that student is enrolled in each semester.
The Talent Retention Incentive is a loan given to students who intend to work in Utah in a qualifying job. The loan amount may be up to the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books for the number of credit hours that student is enrolled in each semester.
