Utah College Scholarships

Utah System of Higher Education

The Utah System of Higher Education ’s mission is to ensure that all of Utah’s citizens, regardless of geographic location or work and life commitments, can earn certificates and degrees in the state of Utah.

Website: http://www.utahsbr.edu/acad01h.html

State Agency Scholarships

Non-profit Organizations

1. The New Century Scholarship is designed to assist Utah high school students in obtaining a bachelor’s degree. In order to qualify, students must complete by September 1 of the year they graduate from high school, with a cumulative 3.0 GPA, either

   • an associate’s degree, OR
   • the Regents’ approved equivalent of an associate’s degree, OR
   • the Regents’ approved math and science curriculum.

2. The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah is offering scholarships for the first year of college to graduating high school seniors who have taken a stand for civil liberties. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the first place winner, and $500 to second and third places winners.

   All recipients will be nominated for a $5,000 national scholarship, which will be awarded to 15 students from across the country. Those students will then become part of a group of student activists whose talents and passion will be fostered by the ACLU national office, and who will be invited to participate in ongoing activities.

   For more information and an application, visit http://www.acluutah.org/scholarship.htm or call (801) 521-9862 ext 108

Public and Private Companies

Colleges and Universities

Other Resources

Veteran's Benefits

A number of federal and state programs are available to help veterans pursue a college education. Contact the state approving agency a Utah VA Certifying Official for details.

Utah State Approving Agency
Ben Guile, Director
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284

Phone: (801)366-8483

Email: bguile@utahsbr.edu