Types of Scholarships Available at UVU
* Note: Global Aviation students are only eligible for a limited number of Privately Funded scholarships.
Academic Merit
The Academic Merit Scholarship is available for new and transfer students and is based on academic performance from high school or from the transferring college. Both Utah Residents and Non-Residents may apply. The online comprehensive scholarship application is not required. For more information, including minimum GPA and ACT score requirements for new students, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/acadmerit.html.Dean's Merit
The Dean's Merit Scholarship is available for incoming freshman and transfer students, as well as continuing students. The Dean's Merit Scholarship is major-specific with additional criteria determined by the department. Residency is required, as well as the online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button). For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/deansmerit.html.
Exceptional Performance
Exceptional Performance scholarships are available for both Resident and Non-Resident students. Areas include music, dance, theater, athletics, student government, and Wolverine Ambassador (residents only) and Sterling Scholar (residents only). You must contact the department for deadlines and specific requirements such as auditions or tryouts. For more information, including departmental contact information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/performance.html.
Leadership
Leadership Program scholarships are available for incoming freshman and transfer students. The online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button) is required. Categories include Honors and Presidential Leadership. For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/leadership.html.
Need Based
Need-based scholarships are available for incoming freshman and transfer students, as well as continuing students. Residency is required, as well as the online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button). In addition, you may complete the FASFA or the "FAFSA 4caster" located on the FAFSA page under "Thinking About College?" Need-based categories include Center for Personal and Career Development, Cultural Diversity, Trio, and Upward Bound/Talent Search. For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/needbased.html.Alumni Legacy
Alumni Legacy scholarships are available for incoming non-resident freshman students who have at least one parent who holds a degree from Utah Valley University, Utah Valley State College, Utah Valley Community College, or Utah Technical College/Provo. The online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button) is required. For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/alumnilegacy.html.
Border Waiver
Border Waiver scholarships are available for incoming non-resident freshman living within a certain radius of UVU's Orem or Wasatch campus. The online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button) is required. For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/scholarships/borderwaiver.html.
Wolverine Ambassador
The Utah Valley University Wolverine Ambassador Program is designed for top student leaders, providing opportunities for leadership development through a variety of activities involving recruitment, campus outreach, and much more. The unique role of being a Wolverine Ambassador places you in a continuously visible position. Please be aware, this program requires a significant amount of time as our Ambassadors are involved in many aspects of UVU recruitment. For more information, please visit www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/wolverineambassador.html.
Graduate Student Scholarships
Generally, graduate students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree are NOT eligible to apply for UVU scholarships (however, please check with your department for other scholarships that may be available). Also, there may be some outside scholarship resources available. http://www.studentaid.ed.gov is also a resource available for outside scholarship searches (go to 'Tools & Resources' -> 'Scholarship Search'). DISCLAIMER: UVU does not affiliate with or endorse any third-party scholarship website. Please exercise caution when pursuing any outside scholarships. Be careful what information you supply to websites. When in doubt, don't supply any personal information. Visit our Graduate Student Scholarships page for more details.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are scholarships which the UVU online comprehensive Scholarship Application does not cover. They are different than private scholarships in that many of the private scholarships are covered through successful completion of the UVU online application. Visit our Outside Scholarships page for more information. Note: UVU does not affiliate with or endorse any outside scholarships.
Privately Funded
Privately funded scholarships, both academic and need-based, are available to both Utah Residents and Non-Residents. The online comprehensive Scholarship Application ('Apply Here' button) is required.
UVU provides financial assistance to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If you need language assistance or accommodation, please inform us when you first contact our office.