Nonresident Freshman Scholarships

Academic Merit: Presidential, Exemplary, and Nonresident Waiver

Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from current high school seniors who meet the academic criteria.

 

Academic Merit

The Non-Resident Freshman Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from current high school seniors who demonstrate that they meet the academic criteria. For the 2021-2022 Academic Year only, UVU will offer the Freshman Non-Resident Waiver to students who have a qualifying GPA, and not a qualifying ACT/SAT score. See details below.

2021-2022 Deadline: March 1st

Required GPA and ACT/SAT scores

*The unweighted GPA is used. GPA is not rounded.

Nonresident Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship Grid with SAT/ACT and GPA considerations

P Presidential

Renewable

8 semesters or until a bachelor's degree is received (whichever comes first).

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Award Amount

Pays full tuition

Covers Additional Fees

May owe other fees for coursework


Retention Criteria

3.6 Cumulative GPA
15 Credits each semester

10 available

E Exemplary

Renewable

8 semesters or until a bachelor's degree is received (whichever comes first).

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Award Amount

Pays $6,200 per semester (Fall and Spring)

Covers Additional Fees

Still owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with your coursework


Retention Criteria

3.5 Cumulative GPA
15 Credits each semester

10 available

N Non-Resident Waiver

Renewable

2 semester award – not renewable

Can be placed on hold

No

Award Amount

Pays $5,000 per semester (Fall and Spring)

Covers Additional Fees

Still owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with your coursework


Retention Criteria

3.2 Cumulative GPA
12 Credits each semester

Freshman Non-Resident Waiver GPA Only 

Requirements:

3.8 to 4.0 cumulative GPA (no rounding)
Must be a current graduating high school senior
No qualifying ACT or SAT score
12 Credits each semester
2 semester award - not renewable
Pays $4,000 per semester ($4,000 Fall semester and $4000 Spring semester)


How to Apply

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

Automatic Considerations

  • Students who have completed the Admissions process by February 1st will automatically be considered
  • If you meet the Non-Resident Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship criteria, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship

Exceptional Performance

Exceptional Performance scholarships are based on talent in specific areas.

 

Exceptional Performance

Exceptional Performance scholarships are based on talent in specific areas.

2021-2022 Deadline: March 1st

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 general application
  • Select all scholarship opportunities you are interested in applying for.

General Application

Award

Exceptional Performance award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.

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

Leadership Programs

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

 

Leadership Programs

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

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WUE

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)is for students who are residents of specific western states.

 

Western Undergraduate Exchange(WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is for students who are residents of specific western states. Time spent in Utah, while receiving a WUE, does not count towards establishing residency for tuition purposes.

Fall Deadline: July 1st

Spring Deadline: December 1st

Eligibility

  • Must be a legal resident of one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
  • Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA to apply
  • Must enroll and earn 15 credit hours each semester
  • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Must be enrolled in an eligible WUE degree program. Non-eligible degree programs: Global Aviation, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, High School Concurrent Enrollment, Integrated Studies, Personal Interest, and English Language Learning (ELL)
  • Must upload a copy of a valid driver's license from the state of residency when applying

How to Apply

  • Complete the general application
  • Select WUE from the scholarship opportunities list

General Application

Award

Students pays the following:

  • 150% of the resident tuition
  • Student Fees
  • Course Fees

Border Waiver

This scholarship is available to students who are within 100 highway miles from UVU's Orem Wasatch campuses.

 

Border Waiver

This scholarship is available to students who are within 100 highway miles from UVU’s Orem or Wasatch campuses.

Eligibility

Incoming nonresident Freshman undergraduate who has not previously been enrolled in any other college or university.

The High Schools listed below qualify:

  • Evanston High School, Evanston Wyoming
  • Kemmerer High School, Kemmerer Wyoming
  • Mountain View High School, Mountain View Wyoming
  • Lyman High School, Lyman Wyoming
  • Must enroll and earn 12 credit hours each semester
  • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher to apply (GPA is unweighted)
  • Have an overall ACT score of 22 or higher to qualify

How to Apply

  • Complete the general application

General Application

Award

  • Waives the non-resident portion of tuition so that students pay only the resident tuition rates.
  • The scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters, as long as GPA and credit hour requirements are met each semester.

Private

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.

 

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 AcademicWorks.
  • 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
  • Cannot have a previous Bachelor's degree

How to Apply

  • Complete the general application
  • Select all scholarship opportunities you are interested applying for
  • For need-based, complete the FAFSA.

General Application

Award

Award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.

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

Other

Outside scholarship resources

 

 

 

Other Scholarships

Several third-party websites are available to assist students as they pursue outside scholarships; however, UVU does not affiliate with or endorse any third-party scholarship website. Use them at your own risk. Be careful what information you supply to any website. When in doubt, don't supply any personal information. This list is NOT comprehensive and is in no particular order. Please contact the UVU Scholarships office if you have any questions.

DISCLAIMER: Outside scholarships are not affiliated with UVU. Please exercise caution when pursuing any outside scholarships. UVU does not affiliate with or endorse any third party scholarship website nor does UVU guarantee or confirm the validity of these scholarships and/or websites. Use them at your own risk.

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. A few of the most common outside scholarship programs are listed below. This list is not comprehensive, and UVU is not affiliated with any outside scholarships.

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)

GEAR UP is a federally-funded program for low-income students to help them succeed in high school and prepare for college.

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Americorps Education Award Program

Americorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. The program provides an education award for completing a certain number of service hours, and the award can be used to pay for current tuition, future tuition, and past loans.

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