Transfer Resident Scholarships
Academic Merit
Academic Merit
The Resident Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships will be selected from students transferring
to UVU who meet the academic criteria.
Transfer Students will not be considered for Presidential or Exemplary Scholarships.
If you have less than 24 credit hours completed, you need to have your high school
transcript and ACT/SAT scores submitted by the March 1st deadline.
2021-2022 Deadline: March 1st
For all Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships:
The unweighted GPA is used.
The GPA is not rounded.
The total of credit hours required must be transfer credit hours, not to be combined
with credit hours earned at Utah Valley Universiy.
Transfer Academic Merit for Students Transferring Between 12-23 Transfer Credits:
Students transferring in 12-23 credits will be considered for the Distinguished Academic
Merit Scholarship if the following applies:
The student's High School and Transfer GPA is 3.5 or greater.
The ACT score is 24 or greater, or their SAT score is 1180 or greater.
See the Distinguished card below for specific award details.
Transfer Academic Merit Criteria for Students Transferring 24 Credits or More:
O = Outstanding
Renewable
4 semesters maximum or until a bachelor's degree is received. Students are encouraged to apply for other scholarship opportunities.
Can it be placed on hold?
Yes
Award 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.
Retention Criteria
3.2 Cumulative GPA
12 Credits each semester
D = Distinguished
Renewable
2 semester award – not renewable.
Can it be placed on hold?
Yes
Award Amount
Pays $2,000 ($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.
Retention Criteria
3.0 Cumulative GPA
12 Credits each semester
How to Apply
- 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).
Automatic Considerations
- Students who have completed the Admissions process by March 1st will automatically be considered.
- If you meet the Utah Resident Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship criteria, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
