Freshman (F)
You are considered a freshman if you are a high school student preparing to graduate,
even if you have earned AP, concurrent enrollment, or other college credits before
high school graduation
Note: Note: If you earned an associate degree while in high school through concurrent enrollment,
you are still classified as a freshman for scholarship purposes, not a transfer student.
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 college 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.
NON-RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Merit (F)
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Non-Resident Academic Merit Scholarship
The Non-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

Only 10 Non-Resident Presidential and 10 Non-Resident Exemplary scholarships are available.
Presidential requires a 31+ ACT / 1400+ SAT and a 3.9+ GPA. Exemplary includes 27-30 ACT / 1280-1370 SAT with a 3.9-4.0 GPA, or 27-36 ACT / 1280-1590 SAT
with a 3.7-3.8 GPA. Non-Resident waiver applies to 21-26 ACT / 1080-1240 SAT with a 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.
Students will owe general student fees & other fees associated with their coursework.
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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 $6,200 per semester (Fall & Spring).
Students will owe the remaining tuition, general student fees (as notated on the Current
Tuition Tables), and other fees associated with their coursework.
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N = Non-Resident waiver
Renewal Information
This is a 2-semester scholarship and is not renewable
Can it be deferred?
No
Scholarship 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.
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Border Waiver (F)
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Border Waiver
This scholarship is available to students who are within 100 highway miles from UVU's
Orem or Wasatch campuses. Applicants must:
- Have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher AND
- Have an overall ACT score of 22 or higher
Eligibility
Incoming Non-Resident Freshmen undergraduates who have 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
How to Apply
No application needed. Just submit your updated transcripts and SAT/ACT scores to
be automatically considered.
HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS
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.
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Exceptional Performance (F, CS, T)
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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.
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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.
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Honors Program (F, CS, T)
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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.
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Leadership Programs (F, CS, T)
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Leadership Programs
These are scholarships that are available to students in the L.E.A.D. Program.
L.E.A.D Program
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Non-Resident Waiver (T)
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Transfer Non-Resident Waiver
2025-2026 Deadline: June 1, 2025
Eligibility
GPA & Credits
If transferring 12–23 credits, you must also have:
Additional Requirements
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AP credits do not count toward the credit total
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Enroll in 12+ credit hours per semester
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Must be an eligible Non-Resident
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Cannot have earned a previous bachelor’s degree
How to Apply
Complete the Admissions process about two weeks prior to the deadline
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Award
- The Transfer Non-Resident Waiver is a two semester award and cannot be renewed.
- This award cannot be placed on hold.
- The Non-Resident Waiver pays $5,000 per semester ($5,000 in Fall and $5,000 in Spring).
- Only offered Fall and Spring and must be used for two consecutive semesters, with
the exclusion of Summer.
- The time spent in Utah, while receiving a Non-Resident Waiver, counts towards establishing
residency for tuition purposes.
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Non-Resident Waiver (G)
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Graduate Non-Resident Waiver
This award waives the non-resident portion of tuition so that students pay only the
resident tuition rates.
2025-2026 Fall Application Opens January 1, 2025, and Closes July 31, 2025
Eligibility
- Must enroll and earn the minimum number of credit hours each semester. Qualifying
credit hours is determined by the program.
- Must be a US citizen or Non-Resident
- Eligibility determined by the program
How to Apply
Complete the Admissions process two weeks prior to the deadline.
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Award
- The Non-Resident Waiver may be used for two semesters in a full-time program. If enrolled
in a part-time program, may be used up to four semesters.
- The award cannot be renewed or be placed on hold.
- The Non-Resident Waiver pays the Non-Resident portion of 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.
- The time spent in Utah, while receiving a Non-Resident Waiver, counts towards establishing
residency for tuition purposes
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Private Scholarships (F, CS, T, G)
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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
Complete the scholarship application, then select all scholarship opportunities you are interested in applying for.
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Award
Award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
If awarded, the amount can be viewed in your award offer found in ScholarshipUniverse.
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WRGP (G)
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Western Regional Graduate Program
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is for students in UVU approved WRGP
graduate programs who are residents of specific western states. For additional information
about graduate studies or the WRGP, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/graduatestudies/
Time spent in Utah, while receiving WRGP, does not count towards establishing residency
for tuition Purposes.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in one of the following UVU approved WRGP programs:
- Physician Assistant Program
- Master of Accountancy
- Master of Arts in Constitutional Government, Civics, and Law
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Education
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Social Work
- Must be a legal resident of one of the following states or territories: Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon,
South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,
the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and American Samoa.
- Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must enroll and earn the minimum number of credit hours each semester. Qualifying
credit hours is determined by the program.
- Must upload one of the following when applying:
- A copy of a valid driver's license from your state of residency
- A copy of a valid government issued ID from your state of residency
How to Apply
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Select WRGP from the scholarship opportunities list.
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Award
- The WRGP pays the Non-Resident portion of tuition. Students pay the remaining tuition,
course fees, and student fees.
- Amount is determined by the program.
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WUE (F, CS, T)
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Western Undergraduate Exchange
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.
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, Guam, the
Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and American Samoa.
- Must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA to apply
- Must enroll and earn 12 credit hours each semester
- Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be enrolled in an eligible WUE degree program. Non-eligible degree programs:
- Global Aviation, Nursing, High School Concurrent Enrollment, Integrated Studies, and
Personal Interest
- Must upload one of the following when applying:
- A copy of a valid driver's license from your state of residency
- A copy of a valid government issued ID from your state of residency
How to Apply
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Award
- $4,655 per semester for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Student pays course fees and student fees.
- Is renewable for up to 10 semesters
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