2024/2025 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship – for students who graduated in 2024 or before
The 2024/2025 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for eligible students
to receive financial support for their undergraduate education. This one-time award
of up to $740 is available to full-time students (prorated for part-time students)
who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2024/2025 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship, you must meet the following
requirements:
- PELL Eligibility: You must qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. Make sure you’ve completed
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be under the age of 22 at the time of award contract.
- GEAR UP Participation: You must have been a GEAR UP student during the years 2017-2024
and participated in GEAR UP activities during your senior year.
- Enrollment in Undergraduate College/University: Applicants must be enrolled in an
accredited undergraduate institution.
How to Apply
- Complete the FAFSA: If you haven’t already, submit your FAFSA to determine your Pell
Grant eligibility.
- Confirm that you were a GEAR UP student between 2017 and 2024.
- Apply Early: Fill out this application. The scholarship is awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the 2024/2025 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship, feel free
to reach out to GEAR UP Utah. We’re here to help you succeed in your educational journey!
2024/2025 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship Application
2025/2026 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship – for students who graduate in 2025 or later
The 2025/2026 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for eligible students
to receive financial support for their undergraduate education. This one-time award
of up to $740 is available to full-time students (prorated for part-time students)
who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2025/2026 GEAR UP Utah Scholarship, you must meet the following
requirements:
- GEAR UP Participation: You must enroll in GEAR UP by October 1, of your graduation
year and participated in at least three GEAR UP activities/services during your graduation
year.
- Federal Aid Eligible: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
to determine your eligibility for federal student aid and have the results sent to
the school you are attending.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be under the age of 22 at the time of award contract.
- Enrollment in Undergraduate College/University: Applicants must be enrolled in an
accredited undergraduate institution.
Seniors Should:
- Participate in at least 3 GEAR UP activities/services
- Complete FAFSA and have it sent to the school you will attend o Enroll in college
courses
- Complete the GEAR UP scholarship application (after enrolled in college courses)
Applications will become available after the finish of the 2024/2025 school year.
