Freshman Scholarships
Freshman Admission/Scholarship Deadlines: 2026-2027
Information listed on this webpage is for incoming freshmen students beginning enrollment
the Fall 2026 semester.
Beginning the Fall 2026 semester, eligibility for wholly merit scholarships and tuition
rate programs at the U will be determined by the Office of Admissions.
More information about the eligibility requirements for wholly merit scholarships here at the U can be found here and more information about the WUE Tuition Rate for incoming freshmen can be found here.
*For incoming freshmen students admitted for the Fall 2026 semester, eligible recipients of wholly university merit scholarships and the WUE Tuition Rate will be notified of their status as part of their admit notification from the Office of Admissions. If there are questions about the eligibilty requirements for these programs, then please reach out to the Office of Admissions at admissions@utah.edu or (801) 581-8761.
December 1 - Admissions Early Action Date and Merit Scholarship Consideration Deadline
Your admissions application is your scholarship application for University of Utah merit scholarships issued by the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and/or the Office of Admissions! Applicants wanting to be considered for university merit awards must have a completed admissions application on file at the U by December 1, 2024. Merit Scholarship notifications will be sent out to eligible recipients beginning February 1, 2025.
*For incoming freshmen students admitted for the Fall 2025 semester, eligible recipients of the WUE Tuition Discount will be notified by the Office of Admissions. If there are questions about a WUE Tuition Discount recipient's status, then please reach out to the Office of Admissions at admissions@utah.edu or (801) 581-8761.
March 1 - Financial Aid Priority Date
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Freshman Scholarships
Available from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
See Below
Campus Scholarships
Available from college, department, major and other special categories.
Online Resources
Available from outside, private entities with unique application process and deadlines.
Freshman Merit Scholarships - Quick Look
| Scholarship Name | Resident |
Non-Resident/Non-WUE |
Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Park Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Provost's Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Bonneville Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Red Rock Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Great Salt Lake Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Utah Direct Scholarship | View Requirements | ||
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship | Refer to Terms and Conditions | ||
| Sterling Scholars Tuition Waiver | Refer to Terms and Conditions |
Freshman WUE Tuition Rate - Quick Look
Students from a WUE state or territory are not eligible to be considered for the above listed merit scholarships.
| Scholarship Name | Resident |
Non-Resident/Non-WUE |
Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rate | View Requirements |
Freshman Merit and Need-Based Scholarships - Quick Look
| Scholarship Name | Resident | Non-Resident | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Utah Scholarship | Refer to Terms and Conditions |
Archived Scholarship Terms & Conditions (by academic year)
Social Security Numbers
The University of Utah Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will use Social Security Numbers to verify your identity and match data. You are not required to provide your Social Security Number when completing your application for admission to the University, however it is a critical data element used in our processes. Our ability to determine your eligibility for both Financial Aid and Scholarships will be severely restricted if your Social Security number is not provided in the Application for Admission. Omission of your Social Security Number may eliminate you from consideration for scholarship funding.
Citizenship
Students are required by state law to certify that they are eligible to receive a scholarship as a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the U.S. If students do not know whether they are in the U.S. lawfully, they should seek the advice of an immigration attorney before submitting a scholarship application.
Prior to the disbursement of any scholarship, the University of Utah is required by law to verify the recipient's citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once the University submits a student's information to DHS for verification, this federal agency may have the legal right to share the information with other government agencies.
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
Admitted as a matriculated student
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Parent or Grandparent is Alumnus
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered
To apply:
Complete Admissions Process by Dec. 1
No additional application necessary
Based on cumulative GPA at the time of application
Course Rigor Considered