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SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

Freshman (F)

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. 

Continuing Student (CS)

You are considered a continuing student if one of the following applies to you. 

  • You graduated from high school and completed 12 credit hours at UVU since graduating from high school.
  • You transferred from another institution and completed at least 12 credit hours at UVU since transferring.
  • You are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for fall semester.

Transfer Student (T)

You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12 or more credits at another institution after high school graduation.

Graduate Student (G)

You are considered a graduate student if you are admitted or enrolled in a graduate program at UVU.

RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Merit (F)

Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship

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. 

Do the following by February 1, 2026, to be automatically considered:

  • Complete the UVU Admission's Application.
  • Provide the Admissions Office with an official copy of your high school transcript your senior year.
  • Submit ACT or SAT Scores.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Eligibility

Chart for academic merit scholarship showing criteria for GPA & SAT

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.

P = Presidential

Renewal Information

4 years (8 semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first.
3.6 Cumulative GPA
15 Credits each semester

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.
3.5 Cumulative GPA
15 Credits each semester

Can it be deferred?

Yes

Scholarship Amount

Pays $4,000 each year ($2,000 Fall semester and $2,000 Spring semester).
Beginning with the 2024-2025 year: Pays $5,000 each year.

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)
3.2 cumulative GPA
12 credits each semester

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.

 

Academic Merit (T)

Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship


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.

Do the following by June 1, 2026, to be automatically considered:

  • Complete UVU Admission's Application.
  • Provide the Admissions Office with an official copy of your college transcript and/or high school transcript.
  • Submit ACT or SAT Scores (if applicable).

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.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Eligibility

Chart showing GPA and credit hour requirements for UVU’s transfer scholarships: Distinguished and Outstanding.

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.

O = Outstanding

Renewal Information

2 years or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever comes first.
3.2 Cumulative GPA
12 Credits each semester

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 (F, CS)

Dean's Merit Scholarship


Dean's Merit scholarships are based on your major.

Eligibility

  • Major specific with additional criteria determined by the department
  • Must be a Utah Resident
  • GPA requirements vary from 2.5 - 3.5, as determined by the department.

How to Apply

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.

SCHOLARSHIP Universe

Award

Amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship. If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.

Exceptional Performance (F, CS, T)

Exceptional Performance Scholarship


Eligibility

Each Exceptional Performance scholarship will have different eligibility requirements. Auditions, interviews, or tryouts may be required. Contact the department for details. 

How to Apply

Complete the scholarship application, then select all scholarship opportunities you are interested in applying for.

SCHOLARSHIP universe

Award

Exceptional Performance award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship. If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.

 

Greenlight (F, CS, T)

Greenlight Scholarship

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.

Eligibility

  • Complete the FAFSA and receive a Pell Grant each year.
  • Be a Utah Resident
  • Be enrolled on a full-time basis (at least 12 credits).
  • Priority given to first-year and second-year students admitted with a complete financial aid file by February 1.
  • Must have attempted fewer than 120 credit hours.

How to Apply

  • Be admitted to UVU
  • Complete the FAFSA and be awarded a Pell Grant by February 1 to receive priority.
  • No scholarship application is required. UVU will award the scholarships automatically after receiving your FAFSA. 

Award

  • The Greenlight Scholarship covers only the remaining tuition costs after your Pell Grant.
    • It does not cover general student fees (such as campus services, activities, or technology fees) or course-specific fees (such as lab equipment, books, or course materials).
  • You must complete the FAFSA and not receive a full Pell Grant to be eligible.
  • A portion of the funding is a waiver and cannot be combined with other waivers.

Example:

Item Amount
UVU Tuition per Semester $3,008
Pell Grant Received $1,000
Tuition Difference $2,008
UVU Scholarship Provided $2,008
Remaining Tuition Balance $0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honors Program (F, CS, T)

Honors Program

The Honors Program tuition and housing scholarships are awarded based on a student’s potential for innovation, creativity, and intellectual inquiry.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Honors Program Awards and Scholarships, you must first be admitted to the Honors Program.

How to Apply

For eligibility details, essay requirements, and application instructions, visit the Honors Program website.

honors application

Award

  • Tuition Awards start at $1,000 per year and may be renewed for up to eight semesters.
  • Housing Awards cover roughly 50% of rent, with students responsible for the rest plus utilities for up to two years.

If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.

 

Leadership Programs (F, CS, T)

Leadership Programs

These are scholarships that are available to students in the L.E.A.D. Program.

L.E.A.D Program

 

Need Based (F, CS)

Need Based Scholarship

Need Based scholarships are based on a student’s ability to demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA.

Eligibility

Each Need Based scholarship will have different eligibility requirements.

These requirements may be viewed in ScholarshipUniverse.

How to Apply

Visit Scholarship Universe to apply, choose the scholarships you’re interested in, and provide any required info.

SCHOLARSHIP Universe

Award

Need Based award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.

If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.

Private Scholarships (F, CS, T, G)

Private Scholarships

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.

Eligibility

  • Each Private scholarship will have different eligibility requirements. These requirements may be viewed in ScholarshipUniverse.
  • Need-Based scholarships require the completion of a FAFSA.
  • Academic scholarships are scored based on your GPA and credit hours completed at UVU.
  • 3.0 GPA minimum is required

How to Apply

Visit Scholarship Universe to apply, choose the scholarships you’re interested in, and provide any required info.

SCHOLARSHIP Universe

Award

Award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.

If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.

 

Sterling Scholars (F)

Sterling Scholar

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. 

Eligibility

  • Must be an incoming freshman.
  • Must be a Utah Resident.
  • Must have a 3.0 High School GPA.

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

How to Apply

Complete the scholarship application.

Provide verification of Sterling Scholar Award.

SCHOLARSHIP universe

 

Tuition Waiver (G)

Tuition Waiver

This award may waive a portion or up to 100% of resident tuition.

2025-2026 Fall Application opens January 1, 2025 and closes July 31, 2025

Eligibility

  • Must be a Utah resident.
  • Must enroll and earn the minimum number of credit hours each semester. Qualifying credit hours is determined by the program.
  • Eligibility determined by the program.

How to Apply

Complete the Admissions process about two weeks prior to the deadline. The scholarship application must be completed by the deadline.

SCHOLARSHIP universe

Award

  • The Resident Waiver may be used for two semesters in a full-time program. 
  • The award cannot be renewed or be placed on hold. 
  • The Resident Waiver pays up to 100% of resident tuition. Amount is determined by the program.
  • Student pays course fees and student fees
  • Only offered Fall and Spring and must be used for two consecutive semesters, with the exclusion of Summer.

 

 

 
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