SCHOLARSHIPS

The Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship is for undergraduate students who are single parents. 

• Eligible candidates must be:
   An undergraduate student
   Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and have a 3.0 GPA or higher
   A single parent OR child of a single parent

Additional consideration will be given to students:

• With physical limitations (including but not limited to individuals with hearing and sight limitations).
• Who are enrolled in a degree program in one of the following: (1) the College of Education, (2) the College of Humanities, (3) the College of Engineering, (4) the David Eccles School of Business, (5) the Department of English and/or (6) any other college or discipline approved by the donor.
• Who can demonstrate financial need. (If a student is ineligible to fill out a FAFSA than they need to complete the student aid estimator which can be found here https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ and email financialaid@utah.edu a copy of that estimate and include the name of this scholarship and their UNID.)  

The Heidi and Greg Miller Single-Parent Cohort Scholarship at the University of Utah was set up to help defray the cost of higher education through scholarships to be awarded annually to a cohort of undergraduate, single-parent students. The scholarship is intended to support students and cover tuition and fees associated with their bachelor’s degree. The scholarship award may also be used for a certificate program, childcare, or other costs of attendance. Students will be in a cohort with other scholars and will be asked to attend quarterly events during the academic year for skill-building, support, community, and celebrations. Candidates must demonstrate financial need as indicated by the FAFSA.  If a student is ineligible to fill out a FAFSA then they need to complete the student aid estimator. This can  can be found here:  https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ . The student must email the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (financialaid@utah.edu) a copy of that estimate along with the name of the scholarship and their UID. 

Applications for 2023-2024 open December 16, 2022 and close January 31, 2023.

This scholarship is made possible through the generous support of the University of Utah Office of Alumni Relations. Its purpose is to assist undergraduates in their junior and senior year to reduce loans and/or “unmet financial need” as determined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. 

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester 

Requirements:  

1.   Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree 
2.   Junior or Senior status (60) or more credits completed as of Spring 2024
3.   Able to establish financial need as determined by the University Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
4.   Currently in good academic standing (2.5 or higher cumulative GPA) with the University.
5.   Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours)

 

Students who wish to be considered should complete the FAFSA (Fafsa.gov) by the opportunity deadline.  If students aren’t able to complete the FAFSA online, they can submit a paper FAFSA to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. 

Students can apply at academicworks.utah.edu

The Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship was established to provide educational assistance through scholarships for students demonstrating academic achievement, financial need, and that are a qualified member of Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi or progeny of a member of Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi National Sorority. In the event there is no member or progeny of Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi, we will consider applicant who do not meet that description.

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester
Number of Awards: 2

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.2 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative GPA)
2. Applicant must be a qualified member of Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi or progeny of a member of Beta Gamma of Alpha Delta Pi National Sorority
3. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree or be admitted to a graduate program
4. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
5. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (12 credit hours for undergraduate degree and 9 credit hours for graduate degree)
6. Able to establish financial need.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship honors and supports non-traditional students of all gender identities, who recognize the value of an education in creating a better life for themselves and their families. The scholarship is available at select two- and four-year colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. It is intended for highly-motivated students seeking the next level of achievement in their lives, regardless of their life path. The award amount ranges between $500 - $1000 per semester and can only be used for expenses directly related to your education.
Number of Awards: Varies

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Must be one or more: returning military, non-traditional student, single parent, have dependent children, and/or work full-time
3. Must be over the age of 25
4. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree 
5. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
6. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree
7. Maintain a minimum of part-time enrollment of 6 or more credit hours at The University of Utah
8. Preference will be given to those with financial need as determined by federal guidelines.

This scholarship was created to support students who are pursuing a career in medicine, and seek to  advance Women in Medicine or have indicated a desire to address the health needs of women. Students must have a declared major and also show they are pursuing Premedical Requirements in the pursuit of attending their chosen School of Medicine. Additionally, this scholarship is open to current University of Utah medical students. Scholarship monies apply to (but are not limited to) tuition costs, course supplies, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and admissions application fees. This scholarship does not include the College of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, or other areas of the medical field.

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Matriculated student at the University of Utah who meets at least one of the following requirements (a, b or c): 
   • Regardless of Major, demonstrated pursuit or completion of Premedical Prerequisite Requirements
   • Able to demonstrate pursuit or completion of Premedical Requirements in the pursuit of their chosen School of Medicine. 
   • Currently enrolled at the University of Utah School of Medicine pursuing a MD degree
3. Must have completed Freshman year (minimum of 24 credit hours)
4. Be a resident of the state of Utah, as defined by Policy 6-403
5. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah. Please note that non-credit courses do not count as meeting full-time enrollment and all courses must be at a 1000 level or greater.
6. Able to demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2000, the Crankstart Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California and is the foundation of Michael and Harriet Moritz. The goal of the foundation is to support the forgotten, disposed, oppressed, and others where some help makes all the difference, The Crankstart Scholarship is to assist adult learners, of all gender identities, at The University of Utah who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. The scholarship must be used for tuition only.

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 depending on enrollment 
Number of Awards: 10

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Must have a gap of at least five years in your high school to college or in your college education, this gap can be consecutive or cumulative
3. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree
4. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
5. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree
6. Preference will be given to those who maintain a full-time enrollment at The University of Utah, however you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to be considered.  Courses that are non-credit do not count toward enrollment, additionally all courses must be at a level 1000 or greater to be considered.
7. Preference will be given to those with financial need as determined by federal guidelines.

The Michael Foundation Scholarship for academic excellence was created in 2007 to support the Women’s Resource Center’s goal of the recruitment and retention of first-generation, historically marginalized students at the University of Utah. Historically, this is an academically high-performing cohort representing the STEM fields.

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain both a semester and cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 or greater.
2. Belong to an historically marginalized group 
3. Be a first generation college student.
4. Pursuing a STEM degree
5. Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at this or another accredited institution of higher education.
6. Must be matriculated with continual progression in your declared major toward earning a first Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree.
7. Maintain full-time enrollment as defined by the Registrar’s office at The University of Utah for all award semesters.
8. Provide documentation that establishes financial need.

The Mary Cherry Moslander Roberts Scholarship was created to assist students who are pursuing a post-bachelor’s degree. This scholarship is for Graduate students only. The scholarship is $750 per semester.

Award Amount: $750 per semester 
Number of Awards: 4

Requirements:

1. Be admitted to a graduate program at The University of Utah
2. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
3. Preference will be given to non-traditional students or single parents
4. Be a resident of the state of Utah, as defined by Policy 6-403
5. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
6. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (9 credit hours for graduate degree)
7. Able to establish financial need.

The Osher Re-entry Scholarship Foundation was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher to assist adult learners, of all gender identities, at The University of Utah who are persuing their first undergraduate degree. The scholarship amount ranges between $500-$1000 per semester and must be used for tuition only.

Award Amount: Varies per semester 
Number of Awards: Varies

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain both a semester and cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater
2. Must have a gap of at least five years in your education, the gap may be consecutive or cumulative.  Example: Attended high school in 1990 and didn’t attend college until 1996 AND/OR attended college in 1996, stopped attending in 1998, started attending in 2003.
3. Must be matriculated with continual progression in your declared major toward earning your first Bachelor’s degree
4. Maintain full-time or part-time enrollment as defined by the Registrar’s office at The University of Utah for all award semesters
5. Preference will be given to those with financial need as determined by federal guidelines
6. Complete application and provide documentation.

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 $1,500 - $2,000 per semester. Graduate & undergraduate students may apply.

Award Amount: Varies per semester 
Number of Awards: 10

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Must be a non-traditional student and/or single parent
3. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree or be admitted to a graduate program, preference is given to those completing an undergraduate degree
4. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree or graduate degree
5. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
6. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (12 credit hours for undergraduate degree and 9 credit hours for graduate degree)
7. Able to establish financial need.

This scholarship was created to assist single parents who are in working to complete their educational goals. Graduate and undergraduate students may apply.

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester 
Number of Awards: 5-10

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Must be a single parent who is the primary provider for the child(ren).
3. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree or be admitted to a graduate program
4. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree or graduate degree
5. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
6. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (12 credit hours for undergraduate degree and 9 credit hours for graduate degree)
7. Able to establish financial need.

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by the James LeVoy Sorenson family for the exclusive purpose of promoting charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors. This scholarship was created to assist adult learners and/or single parents attain their educational goals. Graduate & traditional students may apply.

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester 
Number of Awards: 5-10

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Must be one or more of the following: a single parent who is the sole provider for the child(ren), non-traditional student, and/or a survivor of interpersonal violence 
3. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree or be admitted to a graduate program
4. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree or graduate degree
5. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
6. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (12 credit hours for undergraduate degree and 9 credit hours for graduate degree)
7. Able to establish financial need.

 This scholarship was created to assist students whose parents have been or currently are incarcerated. Graduate and undergraduate students may apply.

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester

Number of Awards: 3

Requirements:

1. Have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater (both individual semester and cumulative overall GPA)
2. Be admitted to The University of Utah working toward completion of an undergraduate degree or be admitted to a graduate program
3. Be working toward first Bachelor's degree or graduate degree
4. Be a matriculated student at The University of Utah
5. Maintain full-time enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters at The University of Utah (12 credit hours for undergraduate degree and 9 credit hours for graduate degree)
6. Able to establish financial need.