The University of Utah recognizes that a racially/ethnically diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. Thus, the university strives to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity and make every attempt to support their academic and personal success while they are here.

For questions in regard to scholarships, financial aid, or FAFSA, contact David “Ti” Kinikini. A simple visit to the Center for Equity and Student Belonging can make a significant effect on the focus of your college experience.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Most scholarships request a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid in college/grad school.

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

The University of Utah recognizes that a racially/ethnically diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. Thus, we strive to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity, and make every attempt to support their academic and personal success while they are here. In support of this goal, the Utah Opportunity Scholarship (UOS) will be offered to entering freshmen that reside in the Greater Salt Lake City area. Eligible applicants are first-generation college students and/or those with demonstrated financial need. Whenever possible, scholars will be selected from applicants whose ethnic background is under-represented in higher education in Utah. Other attributes we seek are students that have community service or community leadership. Selected applicants must also be accepted to the University of Utah.

The Utah Opportunity Scholarship award includes the following benefits:

• $8000.00 per year for 8 semesters towards tuition and fees
• Student support through academic advising and student programming

This Scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters. To renew this award, students must qualify annually by maintaining satisfactory academic achievement and make acceptable progress toward a Bachelor’s degree and abide by the University of Utah, Student Code of Conduct. Students must also continue to qualify for Financial Aid (FAFSA) each year.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be:

• Graduating from a Utah high school
• Admitted to the University of Utah
• Eligible for Utah residency status for the academic year for which they are applying
• Eligible to receive federal financial aid (FAFSA)