Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)
The New Century Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to 75% of Tuition;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on academic merit
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended for Utah students who complete the requirements of an associate degree or its equivalent at a state institution of higher education by September 1 of the year that their class graduates from high school. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: An application may be downloaded from the website below. Submit the completed application to: New Century Scholarship Board of Regents Bldg, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 Phone: (801) 321-7107
Website:
http://www.utahmentor.org/finaid/steps/new_century.asp
The Centennial Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on academic merit and is renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended for students who graduate early from high school are eligible to receive $250.00 for every quarter he/she graduates early, from their identified regular summer graduation date Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: An application may be downloaded from the website below. Submit the completed application to: Linda H. Alder, Curriculum Coordinator Utah State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P. O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200 Phone: 538-7884
Website:
http://www.utahmentor.org/finaid/steps/centennial_scholarship.asp
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments: This is a campus-based grant. This means the grant is jointly funded by the federal government and the school and/or state. Individual campuses decide how to allocate these grants to students within the bounds of broad federal guidelines. Because funds are limited, the earliest applicants have the best chance to receive these funds. Please visit the website listed for a list of school that participate in the program.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website.
Website:
http://www.uheaa.org/parentStudent02b.html
The Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan
Amount: Tuition and fees up to four years;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and is renewable.
Deadline: March 31
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: Education
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments: This loan is a state program made available to encourage outstanding Utah resident students to pursue a college major in a teacher certification subject area. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: Applications for high school seniors are available at their high school counselor’s office, the State Office of Education, or online. Applications must be returned to the State Office of Education no later than March 31 each year.
Website:
http://www.utahsbr.edu/hel02o.html#02t
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
Amount: Up to $2,500;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments:Please visit the website listed for a list of school that participate in the program.
Contact: For eligibility requirements and application materials, please contact the school financial aid office. To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website.
Website:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/leap/index.html
Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education (UCOPE) Grant
Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Utah
Student Attends School In: Utah
Other Comments: Please visit the website listed for a list of school that participate in the program.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website.
Website:
http://www.governor.state.ut.us/rplr/rdcc/2001webfolders/Bor/UCOPE.pdf
