Utah Scholarships

by Isaam Zaman | Last Updated: January 9, 2025

The purpose of this detailed listing of Utah scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Utah students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.

January

Is for residents in states outside of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Academic performance as well as community service and leadership activities are reviewed. Up to $60,000 is granted to successful applications. Applications must be submitted by January 1st. Read more here.

Is for high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. The 2024 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will open for applications in October 2023. The scholarship awards up to $40,000 and the deadline is January 5th. Read more here.

Is for students pursuing either a 2 or 4 year degree. Applicants must apply online and visit their local Ford Truck dealer for an electronic signature. Applicants must also be an FFA member and a high school senior or collegiate student. $1,000 is offered. The deadline is January 9th. More information here.

Is for high school seniors or students enrolled full-time in college who are interested in a career in the agriculture industry. The Bayer Fund offers $1,500 scholarships. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and receive endorsements from qualifying farmers. The deadline is January 9th.  More information here.

Is for Utah residents who are seniors and intend to enroll in the CTE program at a selected Utah institution. Students must contact Westlake’s CTE Specialist before applying. Scholarship amounts vary. The deadline is January 31st. Read more here.

 Applicants must be a Utah Resident, be registered full-time and complete department requirements in declared major or meet criteria as specified by the award. Awards range from partial tuition to full tuition. The deadline is January 30th. Read more here.

February

Utah Army National Guard Scholarships cover full tuition. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, maintain a 2.0 WSU cumulative GPA, and maintain full-time status (12-18 credits). The deadline is February 1st. More details here.

Is for students interested in landscape architecture at a  LAAB-accredited institution. Applicants must be a member of ASLA.One $10,000 scholarship and up to three $5,000 runner-up scholarships are awarded each year to promising students, with priority given to students of underrepresented populations and/or with financial need.. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.

Is offered to non-residents of Oregon for Oregon State University. Applicants must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship amounts are up to $12,000. Priority consideration is given to students who submit their application for admission on or before February 1st; students who apply after February 1st will be considered on a funds-available basis. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.

Pays off full tuition for applicants who have residency in Utah, have a 3.9 GPA, and score a 1340 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT. The deadline to apply is February 2nd. Read more here.

provides $1,250 annual awards to graduating high school seniors who are preparing academically and financially for attending any public institution as well as Brigham Young University – Provo, LDS Business College, or Westminster College. The deadline is February 3rd. Read more here.

This scholarship is available for Utah high school students who are planning to attend selected Utah colleges and universities. Students must complete the requirements for an associate’s degree (or the 48-credit math and science curriculum) by high school graduation, and have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher and a college grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The deadline is February 3rd. Website found here.

Is for high school seniors planning on pursuing technical  or vocational education and have special medical needs.Must be an American citizen and a high school senior.The award amount varies and the deadline is February 5th. Read more here.

This four-year award of $2,000 per year is available to any new freshmen who have completed 12 concurrent enrollment credits from any Utah college. Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and be of full-time status. On campus students may be eligible for an additional $1,000 on housing tuition. The application is available beginning Sept. 1 each year.The deadline is February 8th. More details here.

This four-year award waives 50% of resident tuition and general fees. To be eligible, new freshman must have membership in one of the following tribes: Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Navajo Nation, Northwestern Band of ShoshoneShoshoni Nation of Utah (Washakie), Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Hopi and Zuni. They must also earn a 3.1 high school GPA or higher and/or earn a 21 composite ACT score or higher. The deadline is February 8th. ​​More details here.

 This is a first-come, first-served, one-year award of $1,000.  If approved, your WSU tuition will be reduced by $500 per semester. To be eligible you must: Be a student new to Weber State, new transfer or new international student beginning fall semester 2020 or later.Apply for on-campus housing. Pay your housing deposit.Enroll as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a WSU cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.  The deadline is February 8th. ​​More details here.

will provide two scholarships of $5,000 each to assist undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Utah who are also graduates of West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 from the University of Utah or prior institution. The deadline is February 14th. More details here.

Is designed to benefit motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. The scholarship is available for undergraduate degrees and certificate programs at select two-year and four-year colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The deadline is February 15th. Apply here.

Is for $500. To be eligible, you must be a dues-paying member of LMSA-West, committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved regions, and have an interest in advancing the state of healthcare and education in Latino and underserved communities through leadership. Applicants must be sophomore level or higher at 4-year university or post-baccalaureate student during the 2021-2022 academic year.Must be a resident or attending school within the LMSA-West region states (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.

Is open to Utah high school graduating seniors planning to attend the University of Utah. Applicants and demonstrate an interest in majoring or minoring in business or business-related fields. Applicants must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Two years of on-campus residency. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.   The  deadline is February 15th. Read more here.

Is for undocumented medical and pre-medical students in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Students who apply will have their immigration status de-identified. Two scholarships are awarded, each $1,800. Applicants must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved communities. Must also have a demonstrated financial need of funds. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.

Is for high school and college freshman students interested in the medical profession. Applicants must have a strong desire to serve the Latino and underserved communities. Applicants must also be attending school or residing in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, or Idaho. Scholarship amount varies. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.

Offers up to $2,000 to students in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Applicants must be committed to a career in medicine and show an interest in serving the Latino and underserved communities. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.

Is offered to high school and medical students, or residents/fellows. Applicants must be committed to a career in medicine and show an interest in serving the Latino and underserved communities through leadership in extracurriculars and/or membership in civic organizations. Students must be members of LMSA. Students must be residing in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Scholarship amounts vary. The deadline is February 28th. Read more here.

Presents $2,750 to graduate students from Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. This scholarship is designed to help individuals’ advancement in the coal mining industry. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Find out more here.

March

Is for seniors planning to attend the University of Utah interested in majoring in a STEM subject. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 1st. Read more here.

Utah PTA Student Scholarship awards four $1,000 to high school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institute. Applicants must be graduating from high school in the current school year. Applicants must be a current PTSA/PTA member at a school with a PTSA/PTA program. Applicants must be a PTSA/PTA member with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.

This is for college sophomores or juniors currently enrolled in a public college or university in one of the states in ASME District E (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and major in mechanical engineering. This is for $3,000 and the deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This is for $500 per semester.  Applicants must have a 3.40-3.59 GPA OR 23-26 ACT Score OR 1130-1230 SAT Score to be eligible. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here.

This is for $1,000 per semester. Applicants must have a 3.60-3.79 OR 27-29 ACT Score OR 1260-1330 SAT Score to be considered. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here. 

This is for incoming freshmen of Utah Tech. Application, admission fee, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT scores must be received by March 1st. Read more here.

This is for $1,500 per semester. Applicants must have a 3.80-3.89 GPA OR 30-32 ACT Score OR 1360-1420 SAT Score to be considered. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here. 

This is $2,000 per semester. Applicants must have a 3.90-4.0 GPA OR 33-36 ACT Score OR 1450-1600 SAT Score to be considered. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here.

This is awarded to first year students at the University of Oregon who work towards advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The scholarship offers up to $3,000 per year for two years. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.

This is for graduates of Utah high schools and is a person of color (Asian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; or Native American or Alaskan Native). Preference is given to first-generation college students admitted to one of the six list Utah universities (BYU, SUU, Weber, U of U, USU, and/or UVU). The deadline is March 2nd. The scholarship awards full tuition. More details here.

This is for Utah teens either currently in Driver’s Ed or already have their permit or license. Students aged between 15 and 17 may apply, as well as 18-year-olds. Interested students must submit a 500-word essay answering Jiffy Lube’s prompt. The scholarship selects three finalists and those three students must submit a 1 to 2-minute video expanding on their essay. The overall winner receives $6,500, but the other two finalists receive a $1,500 reward. The deadline is March 16th. More info. Here.

This offers 4 different scholarships to high school seniors who aspire to join the automotive industry. Applicants must have a competitive academic standing and high SAT and ACT scores. The scholarship awards $3,500. Applications are due March 21st. Read more here.

Students must have completed over 50 credits towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. Have at least a 2.0 GPA and have an extenuating circumstance that has created a financial shortfall. Applicants must also be enrolled in at least 9 (nine) credit hours at the University of Utah. This scholarship is open to undocumented students (with or without DACA) who have graduated from a Utah high school. The deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.

This is for $3,500 to graduating college-bound high school seniors who have displayed an outstanding dedication in working towards civil liberties. Qualified civil liberties activists must be legal Utah residents, be planning to attend an accredited university full-time, have strong leadership abilities, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, and have made significant contributions to addressing societal issues. The deadline to apply is March 21st. Read more here.

Utah high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties though some form of activism are eligible for this scholarship. They offer four (4) scholarships of $3,500 each for a total of $14,000. The deadline to apply is March 22nd. Read more here.

This  is for students in grades 9-12. First place winners from each state are awarded $33,000. Two-dimensional art and three dimensional art must be submitted. The deadline is March 31st. Read more here.

This is for anyone who is blind or visually impaired and plans to attend college in Utah as well as a post-secondary course. Successful applicants must attend the NFB of Utah state convention April 19, 20, and 21. The scholarship offers $12,000 and the deadline is March 31st. Read more here.

This is for high school seniors of Italian Ancestry. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $4,000. The deadline is March 31st. Read more here.

Utah Energy Pathways Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to 12th grade students in any public or private high school in Utah or a first-year student pursuing a STEM degree at a Utah institute. The deadline is March 15th. Read more here.

 

April

This is for Utah High School seniors interested in pursuing the medical field. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must also be accepted into a post-secondary institution. This scholarship offers $5,000. The deadline is April 1st. More details here.

Live Your Dream- Utah Single Mother Scholarship is for applicants who are single mothers. Applicants must have graduated high school or have an equivalent GED and completed or in the process of completing FAFSA. Applicants must be a resident of Utah at the time of application (may attend online courses outside of Utah). Applicants must also be a resident of Utah at the time of application (may attend online courses outside of Utah). Scholarship amount varies depending on the applicant’s needs. The application is due April 10th. More information here.

This is for students under 18 years old living in the Rocky Mountain region. This scholarship awards $1,500. The deadline is April 10th. Read more here.

Utah Jump$tart Coalition Student Scholarship offers up to three $1,250 awards to Utah’s high school seniors who produce creative, informative YouTube videos about keeping college debt to a minimum. Applicant MUST Be a high school student, graduating class of 2023 or 2024, at an accredited Utah school. Have successfully completed or currently be enrolled in the General Financial Literacy course or equivalent required course.  Not be a direct relative of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. The deadline is April 15th. Read more here.

This is for seniors planning to attend a Utah post secondary institute pursuing a STEM degree. The deadline is April 15th and the scholarship awards up to $4,000. Read more here.

This is for students accepted into undergraduate or graduate degree programs and residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming affiliated with the roofing industry. The scholarship fund offers $5,000 and the deadline is April 22nd. Read more here.

This offers scholarships to musical students from rural Utah. Applicants must be high school seniors with a background in piano, choral or vocal performance. The scholarship offers $500 and the deadline is April 30th. Read more here.

This is for high school seniors from Orange County, California, Salt Lake County, Utah, or Puerto Rico interested in a bachelor’s degree in the STEM field. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship offers $10,000. The deadline is April 19th. Read more here.

This is for $1,500. This is a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. To be considered, students must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The deadline to apply is April 31st. Read more here.

May

This provides tuition assistance for students interested in pursuing an ocean or marine related field. Applicants must be high school seniors who have participated in the National Ocean Science Bowl at least once. Applicants must also have a competitive academic standing. Funds vary. The deadline is May 28th. Learn more here.

All applicants must be “residents” of the state of Utah. Recipients must plan to attend Dixie State University for one full academic year after receiving this award. T.H. Bell funds can only be awarded to students who declare intent to complete the prescribed course of instruction required for a teaching certificate. All applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. The program pays for full resident tuition and fees for up to four years, or a maximum of eight semesters, or until the requirements for teaching certification have been met, whichever is shorter. The deadline is May 10th. Website found here.

 

MGMA Western Section Scholarship amount varies from $1,000 to $5,000. This is for individuals residing in states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) who are current MGMA members and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management. The deadline to apply is May 27th. Read more here.

 

 This is for female applicants who are members of the Southwest Section of Ninety-Nines (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada) and are pursuing a private pilot license or advanced certificate or rating are eligible for this award. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) have soloed AND have written a test passed for the private.The amount is $1,500 and the deadline to apply is May 31st. Website found here.

 

June

This is for young athletes who want to succeed in their academic career. All student athletes that are high school seniors or will be attending a post secondary institute are eligible. The scholarship awards $500 and the deadline is June 19. Read more here.

 This scholarship is the result of the desire from the trucking industry to give back to the community by helping high school and college students further their education. This ranges from $100 to $1,500. Applicants must attach proof of registration to an accredited, trade school, college and/or university. They must also have a GPA of at least a 2.5 or better. Applicants must attach proof of registration to an accredited, trade school, college and/or university. Scholarships may be awarded for professional certificates as well. Application  deadline is June 30th.  Apply here.

This is for seniors who are residents of Utah admitted to a Bachelor’s degree program. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is June 30th. Read more here.

July

This is open to undocumented students with or without DACA. This award is for $1,000 and is given to those currently enrolled in any accredited college in Utah. The deadline is July 1st. Website found here.

This is for incoming freshmen or continuing undergraduate undocumented students (with and without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals [DACA]) in their undergraduate career at the University of Utah. It aims to recognize students who have given selflessly of themselves in service to their community. This scholarship provides an award valued at $2,000. Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree and are able to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is July 25th. Apply here.

This is for students participating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program. Freshmen to the University of Oregon must have scored 30 or higher on the IB exam and complete the IB Diploma. The scholarship offers $3,000 and is renewable for up to 3 years. Offers are finalized in July when exam scores are released. Read more here.

August

September

This is open to undocumented students with or without DACA. Applicants must currently be enrolled college students or high school students who will be attending college after graduation. The deadline is September 30th. More details here.

October

This offers scholarships for those interested in out-of-state professional healthcare programs. Degree paths include dentistry, allopathic medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine. Selected students are able to save from $34,100 to $133,600 on tuition. Applications differ between states. Deadline is October 15th. Read more about PSEP here.

Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year college scholarship. The amount varies depending on the student’s expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s college tuition, after their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Eligible candidates’ parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less on the 2022 federal tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a dependent and review of other assets. . Candidates must also be a permanent US resident and a high school senior graduating from a school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. They must have a  GPA of 3.0  and have a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category.Applications must be submitted online through the application website on October 18th. Learn more here.

 

November

These are for non-Florida residents interested in attending the University of Florida. Scholarships include the Alumni Scholarship which offers up to $8,000 per year, the Sunshine Scholarship which offers up to $16,000 per year, and the Gator Nation Scholarship which offers up to $20,000 per year. Applicants must apply by November 16th. Read more here.

This is for students who are 14 years and plan on enrolling in a postsecondary institution in the future. The scholarship awards $5,000. The deadline is November 30th. Read more here.

December

This is offered at Southern Utah University for applicants with a 3.9+ GPA and a 31-36 ACT score or 1390-1600 SAT score. The scholarship offers full tuition/$3,003 per semester. The deadline is December 1st. Read more here.

Deadlines Vary

To be considered, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident and have a permanent residence within one of the following participating states/U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). Must have a 3.4 GPA from high school, and maintain a 2.5 for renewal. More info. here.

This  is for $1,500. This is given to undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial support who provide a helping hand in their service as leaders to the community. Recipients must have volunteered at least one semester at the Bennion Center, plan to commit a minimum of one year of service in the upcoming academic year, and demonstrate a dedication to public service on a current resume. Read more here.

This offers an abundance of scholarships for its students. This varies in the amount, requirements, and deadline. Website found here.

This is for $2,000. The scholarship promises a financial award of $1,000 for junior year tuition and, following, an additional $1,000 for senior year, awarded one at a time. To be eligible, students must graduate early from high school and file a Student Educational Occupation Plan (SEOP). The deadline for application varies based on the institution applied to. Read more here.

This is the most prestigious scholarship offered at Brigham Young University. Recipients must demonstrate the highest standards of character, leadership, integrity, testimony, devotion to the Church, and modesty in word, action, dress, and grooming, thereby modeling the values outlined in the For the Strength of Youthpamphlet. They select 50 new entering freshman students each year to receive this award, which is valued at 150% of Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters. Learn more here.

This is for high school seniors in Utah. High schools in Utah nominate a candidate. BYU offers a full member tuition for two semesters to successful applicants. Read more here.

This is for applicants entering the Army. Under the Loan Repayment Program, the Army will repay part of a Soldier’s qualifying student loans up to $2,000. Read more here.

This is a merit based scholarship for incoming freshmen to the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. Applicants must also have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Up to $66,400 is awarded. Read more here.

This offers students from one of the 16 WICHE states and territories to pay for the enrolling school’s tuition. Private institutions are not eligible. Read more here.

This offers two-,three-, and four-year scholarships as well as full tuition scholarships for high school or college students committed to service. Read more here.

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Isaam Zaman is a committed and motivated individual presently attending Queens College to pursue his education. His major is international business, and he is an enthusiastic learner dedicated to both personal and academic development. Isaam has continuously demonstrated sharp intelligence and an unwavering commitment to his studies during his stay at Queens College. His dedication extends beyond the classroom, as he has capitalized on the opportunity to enhance his education through an internship at Stand Out College Prep. This experience has granted him a deep understanding of the technicalities of the college admissions process. Delighted to share his insights, Isaam aims to navigate the challenging area of college admissions, drawing inspiration from his own journey and acknowledging the hurdles that prospective college students may face. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, driving, and listening to music. His contributions are poised to provide students on their path to academic success with valuable advice and support.