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Utah Academic Recognition Award

How to Apply


  Complete Admissions Process by Feb. 1

  No additional Application necessary

  Based on cumulative GPA

  Course rigor considered

A scholarship for seniors of an accredited Utah high school, public or private, who will be entering freshmen. Value: a sum of $1,500 is awarded toward the cost of tuition annually, for a maximum of 4 semesters.

$1,500 Terms 2020-21

Sponsor: University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Eligibility: Entering Freshmen
Requirements: Fulltime Status, Merit
In-state Requirement
Application Information: Recipients are selected by the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid based on admissions information. No additional application necessary. Scholarship was formerly known as Cash at Entrance
Contact Information: University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 801-581-6211
Additional Application Requirements: Due to limited funds, the University can offer awards only to the top applicants whose admissions materials are received on time. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all required documents are on file at the University by the Feb. 1 Merit Scholarship Consideration Deadline.  
Award: Annual Award: $1,500
Terms: $1,500 scholarship is renewable - Up to four semesters, must meet renewal requirements.
Deadline: Complete admissions process by Feb. 1
Other Requirements: Merit scholarship consideration will be based on the ACT/SAT test score with which students are admitted. 
Last Updated: 5/12/21