Resident Freshman Scholarships

Academic Merit

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

 

Academic Merit

The Utah Resident Freshman Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from current high school seniors who demonstrate that they meet the academic criteria.

Deadline: February 1st

Required GPA and ACT/SAT scores

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

Resident Freshman Grid with SAT/ACT and GPA requirements., Presidential (Academic Merit) Scholarship: Students with GPA of 3.9 or higher and ACT score of 30-36, SAT score of 1600-1340 before march 2016, SAT score of 1600-1400 after March 2016. Exemplary (Academic Merit) Scholarship: Students with GPA of 3.9-4.0, ACT score of 27-29, SAT score of 1220-1300 before March 2016, SAT score of 1290-1360 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.8, ACT score of 28-36, SAT score of 1260-1600 before March 2016, SAT score of 1320-1600 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.7, ACT score of 29-36, SAT score of 1300-1600 before March 2016, SAT score of 1360-1600 after March 2016. Outstanding: GPA of 3.5, ACT score of 28-36, SAT score of 1260-1600 before March 2016, SAT score of 1320-1600 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.6, ACT score of 27-28, SAT score of 1220-1260 before March 2016, SAT score of 1290-1320 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.7, ACT score of 25-28, SAT score of 1150-1260 before March 2016, SAT score of 1220-1320 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.8, ACT score of 25-27, SAT score of 1110-1220 before March 2016, SAT score of 1180-1290 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.9-4.0, ACT score of 25-26, SAT score of 1150-1190 before March 2016, SAT score of 1220-1260 after March 2016. Distinguished: GPA of 3.3, ACT score of 29-36, SAT score of 1300-1600 before March 2016, SAT score of 1290-1600 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.4, ACT score of 27-36, SAT score of 1220-1600 before March 2016, SAT score of 1290-1320 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.5, ACT score of 25-27, SAT score of 1150-1220 before March 2016, SAT score of 1220-http://a.cms.omniupdate.com/10?skin=uvu&account=UVU-WWW&site=UVU_Public_Site&action=de&path=/financialaid/scholarships/freshman/resident.pcf1290 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.6, ACT score of 24-26, SAT score of 1110-1190 before March 2016, SAT score of 1180-1260 after March 2016, or GPA of 3.7-4.0, ACT score of 24, SAT score of 1110 before March 2016, SAT score of 1180 after March 2016.

P Presidential

Renewable

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

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Full or Partial Tuition

Pays full tuition

Covers Additional Fees

May owe other fees for coursework

Retention Criteria

3.6 Cumulative GPA
15 Credits each semester

E Exemplary

Renewable

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

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Full or Partial Tuition

Pays $4,000 each year ($2,000 Fall semester and $2,000 Spring semester)

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

O Outstanding

Renewable

4 semesters maximum until a bachelor's degree is received (whichever comes first). Students are encouraged to apply for other scholarship opportunities.

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Full or Partial Tuition

Pays $3,500 each year ($1,750 Fall semester and $1,750 Spring semester)

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

D Distinguished

Renewable

Not renewable. It is for 2 semesters only

Can be placed on hold

Yes

Full or Partial Tuition

Pays $2,000 ($1,000 Fall semester and $1,000 Spring semester)

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

3.0 Cumulative GPA
12 Credits each 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

General Application

Automatic Considerations

  • Students who have completed the Admissions process by February 1st will automatically be considered
  • If you meet the Utah 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.

Deadline: February 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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Dean's Merit

Dean’s Merit scholarships are based on your major.

 

Dean's Merit

Dean’s Merit scholarships are based on your major.

Deadline: February 1st

Eligibility

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

How to Apply

  • Complete the general application
  • Select all scholarship opportunities you are interested applying for
  • Complete all other required information. Some Dean’s Merit scholarships require an essay
    • The following areas require the general application to be submitted:
      • School of Arts
      • College of Health and Public Service
      • College of Humanities/Social Services
      • College of Science
      • College of Engineering & Technology
      • University College
      • Wasatch Campus
    • The following areas require the general application and require an essay:
      • Woodbury School of Business
      • School of Education

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.

Need Based

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

 

Need Based

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 AcademicWorks.

How to Apply

  • Complete the general application
  • Select all scholarship opportunities you are interested applying for
  • Complete the FAFSA

General Application

Award

Need Based award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.

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

Sterling Scholars

These scholarships are available to students who were publicly recognized and awarded as a Sterling Scholar their senior year of high school in Utah.

 

Sterling Scholars

These scholarships are available to students who were publicly recognized and awarded as a Sterling Scholar their senior year of high school in Utah.

Deadline: May 1st

Award Details

  • Region Winners:
    • This award is for four years or until you receive your Bachelor's degree, whichever is sooner.
    • $2000 per semester.
  • Region Runners-Up:
    • This award is for two years only.
    • $1750 per semester.
  • High School Winners:
    • This award is for one year only.
    • $1000 per semester.

Eligibility

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

How to Apply

  • Complete the General Application.
  • Provide verification of Sterling Scholar Award.

General Application

Renewal Criteria

The following criteria is reviewed at the end of each semester. Failure to maintain this criteria will result in the cancellation of your scholarship opportunity.

  • Region Winners:
    • Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
    • Must earn 15 credits each semester.
  • Region Runners-Up:
    • Must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
    • Must earn 12 credits each semester.
  • High School Winners:
    • Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Must earn 12 credits 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.

Centennial Scholarship

The Centennial Scholarship is for eligible Utah public high school students who complete certain early graduation requirements. It is a partial tuition program, and a student must graduate early from a Utah secondary institution and then enroll within one calendar year in an eligible Utah post-secondary institution. Additional qualifications apply. Please visit with your local high school for more information.

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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Regents' Scholarship

The Regents’ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically and financially by taking a core course of study and saving for college. The scholarship may be used at any public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education.

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New Century Scholarship

The New Century Scholarship encourages students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate’s degree in high school from an institution within the Utah System of Higher Education. The scholarship may be used at a 4-year public college or university within the Utah System of Higher Education.

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