You are considered a freshman if you are a high school student preparing to graduate.
Note: If you have AP credits or credits from concurrent enrollment classes, you are still eligible for scholarships designed for freshmen.
You are considered a continuing student if one of the following applies to you.
You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12 or more credits at another institution after high school graduation.
You are considered a graduate student if you are admitted or enrolled in a graduate program at UVU.
Utah resident Academic Merit scholarships will be selected from current high school seniors who demonstrate that they meet the academic criteria. Unweighted GPA is used & GPA is not rounded.
Even though UVU Academic Merit scholarships do not require a scholarship application, we encourage students to complete the scholarship application to see what other opportunities might be available.
Presidential requires a 31 ACT / 1400 SAT and 3.9+ GPA. Exemplary includes 27–30 ACT / 1280–1370 SAT with 3.9–4.0 GPA, or 27–36 ACT / 1280–1590 SAT with 3.7–3.8 GPA. Outstanding includes 21–26 ACT / 1080–1240 SAT with 3.8+ GPA, or 3.6–3.7 GPA with at least a 24 ACT / 1180 SAT.
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P = Presidential Renewal Information 4 years (8 semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first. Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount Pays full tuition and general student fees. May owe other fees for coursework. |
E = Exemplary Renewal Information 4 years (8 semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first. Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount Pays $4,000 each year ($2,000 Fall semester and $2,000 Spring semester). Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework. |
O = Outstanding Renewal Information 2 years (4 semesters) Potential renewal for an additional 2 years (totaling 4 years/8 semesters) with a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of year 2. Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount Pays $3,500 each year ($1,750 Fall semester & $1,750 Spring semester). Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework. |
The Resident Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from students transferring
to UVU who meet the academic criteria and are pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
If you have less than 24 credit hours completed, you need to have your high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores submitted by the June 1st deadline.
Even though UVU Academic Merit scholarships do not require a scholarship application, we encourage students to complete the scholarship application to see what other opportunities might be available.
Distinguished is for students with 24–59 credit hours and at least a 3.5 GPA, or 60+ credit hours
with a 3.5–3.6 GPA.
Outstanding requires 60 or more credit hours and at least a 3.7 GPA.
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O = Outstanding Renewal Information 2 years or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first. Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount Pays $3,500 each year ($1,750 Fall semester and $1,750 Spring semester). Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework. |
D= Distinguished Renewal Information This is a 2-semester scholarship and is not renewable. Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount Pays $2,000 for the year ($1,000 Fall semester and $1,000 Spring semester). Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework. |
Dean's Merit scholarships are based on your major.
Visit Scholarship Universe to apply, choose the scholarships you’re interested in, and provide any required info.
Note: Only the School of Education requires an essay for its Dean’s Merit Scholarship. Other colleges do not require an essay.
Amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship. If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
Each Exceptional Performance scholarship will have different eligibility requirements. Auditions, interviews, or tryouts may be required. Contact the department for details.
Complete the scholarship application, then select all scholarship opportunities you are interested in applying for.
Exceptional Performance award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship. If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
The Greenlight Scholarship automatically covers the difference between a student's Pell Grant and tuition costs (up to 120 credit hours). It is for students who do not receive a full Pell Grant, as it helps with the remaining tuition costs. The scholarship is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements after they complete the FAFSA.
Greenlight funding is limited and not every student who is eligible will receive this scholarship. Funding is provided by the Utah Promise Program through USHE and institutional waivers.
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The Honors Program tuition and housing scholarships are awarded based on a student’s potential for innovation, creativity, and intellectual inquiry.
To be eligible for the Honors Program Awards and Scholarships, you must first be admitted to the Honors Program.
For eligibility details, essay requirements, and application instructions, visit the Honors Program website.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
Need Based scholarships are based on a student’s ability to demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA.
Each Need Based scholarship will have different eligibility requirements.
These requirements may be viewed in ScholarshipUniverse.
Visit Scholarship Universe to apply, choose the scholarships you’re interested in, and provide any required info.
Need Based award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
Large corporations, small businesses, families, and individuals donate through the Make A Gift program to allow students the chance to qualify for privately funded scholarship awards.
Visit Scholarship Universe to apply, choose the scholarships you’re interested in, and provide any required info.
Award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
These scholarships are available to current high school seniors who were publicly recognized and awarded as a Sterling Scholar their senior year of high school in Utah.
The deadline to submit your Sterling Scholar application and award verification is May 15 every year.
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Region Winners Renewal Information 4 years (8 semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first. 3.5 cumulative GPA 15 credits each semester Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount $2,000 per semester |
Region Runners-Up Renewal Information 2 years (4 semesters) 3.2 cumulative GPA 15 credits each semester Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount $1,750 per semester |
High School Winners Award Duration 1 year (2 semesters) - not renewable Eligibility Requirements 3.0 cumulative GPA 12 credits each semester Can it be deferred? Yes Scholarship Amount $1,000 per semester |
Complete the scholarship application.
Provide verification of Sterling Scholar Award.
This award may waive a portion or up to 100% of resident tuition.
2025-2026 Fall Application opens January 1, 2025 and closes July 1, 2026
Complete the Admissions process about two weeks prior to the deadline. The scholarship application must be completed by the deadline.
