Individual Scholarships and Eligibility
Graduate Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships
Applications for the 2012 - 2013 school year are now available. Applications are due on Friday, March 30th 2012 at 3:00pm. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Click here to download an application.
Qualifications:
Please review each of the scholarships available to identify any specific qualifications. In general students must:
- Submit a complete application by 3:00pm Friday, March 30th, 2012;
- Have a 2.7 GPA
- Be a resident of the state of Utah;
- Be admitted to the University of Utah and working on a BA/BS/BFA; (applies to undergraduate students)
- Be admitted to a graduate program at the University of Utah; (applies only to graduate students)
- Be a non-traditional student and/or single-parent
- Be a matriculated student at the University of Utah
Scholarship Information Sessions
We highly encourage that you attend a scholarship information sessions so you are able to ask questions about our scholarship process and requirements. The sessions are being offered on the following dates and times:
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 |
Thursday, February 16th, 2012 |
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 |
Thursday, March 8th, 2012 |
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
CRITERIA AND DECISION DATES
Decisions will be based on financial need and academic promise. We can't predict the exact date of our announcements. In past years, awards have been announced in June or July.Graduate Scholarships
Herbert I. & Elsa B. Michael Foundation
Undergraduate Scholarships
Barbara L. Tanner Community Service Fellowship
Herbert I. & Elsa B. Michael Foundation
Barbara L. Tanner Community Service Fellowship
The Barbara L. Tanner Community Service Fellowship was established in 1997 by her daughters, Deb Sawyer & Deon Hilger, to honor Barbara L. Tanner and her contributions to the greater community. The Fellowship provides financial support and an opportunity for the recipient to create and execute a comprehensive community service project over the course of one year.
Herbert I. & Elsa B. Michael’s Foundation
The Herbert I. & Elsa B. Michael’s Foundation Scholarship for academic excellence was created to support the Women’s Resource Center’s goal of the recruitment and retention of first generation, ethnic minority women at the University Of Utah. The scholarship is $1,000 per semester. Graduate & Traditional aged student’s may apply.
GPA: 3.2
Additional Qualifications: (1) Must have completed freshman year; (2) Must be a woman belonging to an ethnic minority group;
Mary Cherry Moslander Roberts Scholarship
The Mary Cherry Moslander Roberts Scholarship was created to assist students who are pursing a post-bachelor’s degree. This scholarship is for Graduate students only. The scholarship is $750 per semester.
GPA: 2.7
Additional Qualifications: Must be a graduate student
Pete and Arline Harman Trust Scholarship Fund
The Pete and Arline Harman Trust Scholarship Fund was created to assist non-traditional students with families in their educational pursuits. The award amount varies from year to year but is usually around $2,000 per semester. This scholarship is for tuition only.
GPA: 2.7
Additional Requirements: Must be a non-traditional student;
The Simmons Family Foundation was created to assist single-parents who are seeking a degree at the University of Utah. The scholarship is $2,000 per semester. Graduate & Traditional students may apply.
GPA: 2.7
Additional Requirements: Must be a single parent who is the sole provider to a child;
The Sorenson Legacy Foundation was created to assist non-traditional students, single moms, and survivors of domestic violence. Graduate & traditional students may apply. The scholarship is $1,000 per semester.
GPA: 2.7
Additional Requirements: Must be one of the following: non-traditional student, single parent, or survivor of domestic violence
Osher Re-entry Scholarship Foundation
The Osher Re-entry Scholarship Foundation is a partnership between the Women’s Resource Center and AOCE (Academic Outreach and Continuing Education) to assist non-traditional students at the University of Utah. Undergraduate Students only. The scholarship amount ranges between $750-$1000 per semester.
GPA: 3.0
Additional Requirements: Must be between 25-50 years of age; Must have a gap of at least five years in your high school to college or college education; must be working toward your first bachelor’s degree
