Scholarships
Scholarships are monetary gifts awarded on the basis of academic performance, exemplary achievement or financial need. Scholarships may be offered by a wide variety of organizations. Your school counselor or financial aid office are reliable sources of information for many types of scholarships.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Utah State Board of Regents’ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically by taking a rigorous course of study.
National Merit Scholarship Program awards many scholarships each year. Students compete on the basis of test scores, academic achievements and school recommendations. Taking the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is required to apply for the scholarships through this program.
New Century Scholarship provides opportunities to Utah high school students who complete the requirements of an associate degree at a state institution of higher education by September 1st of the year they graduate.
Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation is a partial tuition program. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must graduate early from a Utah high school and must enroll in an eligible postsecondary institution within one year of graduation.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a federally funded program that offers scholarships to students with excellent academic skills in high school and who demonstrate the possibility for continued educational success in college.
Ethnic Minority Scholarship Opportunities There are many financial assistance programs and resources benefiting certain ethnic population.
Private Scholarships
Many civic and community groups such as Rotary Club, Elks, American Legion, 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, PTA and others offer scholarships. Many private businesses offer scholarships or loans to employees' children or to students who live in the community where the company is located. Others offer aid to students majoring in fields related to the company's activities or interests. Contact these organizations for more information.
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