Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from current high school seniors who meet the academic criteria.
The Non-Resident Freshman Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from current
high school seniors who demonstrate that they meet the academic criteria.
2022-2023 Deadline: March 3, 2022
P = Presidential
Only 10 Non-Resident Presidential scholarships are available.
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.
Students will owe general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables),
and other fees associated with their coursework.
E = Exemplary
Only 10 Non-Resident Exemplary scholarships are available.
Renewable
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 $6,200 per semester (Fall and Spring).
Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current
Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework.
N = Non-Resident Waiver
Renewal Information
This is a 2 semester scholarship and is not renewable.
Can it be deferred?
No
Award Amount
Pays $5,000 per semester (Fall and Spring).
Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework.
Exceptional Performance scholarships are based on talent in specific areas.
Exceptional Performance scholarships are based on talent in specific areas.
2022-2023 Deadline: March 3, 2022
Each Exceptional Performance scholarship will have different eligibility requirements.
Auditions, interviews, or tryouts may be required. Contact the department for details.
Exceptional Performance award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
These are scholarships that are available to students in the L.E.A.D. Program.
These are scholarships that are available to students in the L.E.A.D. Program.
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)is for students who are residents of specific western states.
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 15th
Students pays the following:
This scholarship is available to students who are within 100 highway miles from UVU's Orem Wasatch campuses.
This scholarship is available to students who are within 100 highway miles from UVU’s Orem or Wasatch campuses.
Incoming nonresident Freshman undergraduate who has not previously been enrolled in any other college or university.
The High Schools listed below qualify:
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.
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.
Award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
Outside scholarship resources
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 is a federally-funded program for low-income students to help them succeed in high school and prepare for college.
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.
Honors Program Tuition and Housing scholarships are based on potential for innovation, creativity, and intellectual inquiry.
Honors Program Tuition and Housing scholarships are based on potential for innovation, creativity, and intellectual inquiry.
2022-2023 Deadline: February 22, 2022
Write two short admissions essays (prompts provided)
No minimum GPA or test score required to apply
We admit between 150 and 200 students annually based on:
Go to Honors Program Website for Application Information
Complete the Program application via Connect
Select all scholarship opportunities you are interested in applying for
Honors Program Tuition Award amounts vary from $500 to $1500 for up to eight semesters.
Honors Program Housing Award pays a portion of the rent (roughly 50%) and students pay the remainder plus utilities for up to two years.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.