Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship
What is this scholarship?
The Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship provides scholarship assistance toward tuition and fee costs for Utah residents who have a 3.2 unweighted GPA (on a 4 point scale) at the time of application and graduate high school with at least 9 hours of transferrable concurrent enrollment or High School University Program credits with letter grades of B- or better.
It awards $3,000 per year (fall and spring semesters) toward tuition and mandatory fees, renewable for up to 8 semesters with full time enrollment and at least a 3.0 ongoing university GPA — plus a campus employment option.
Who Qualifies?
Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Utah resident;
- submit your University of Utah application and any supporting documents by the April 1 deadline;
- submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by August 1;
- demonstrate financial need, as determined by FAFSA;
- a 3.2 unweighted GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from high school at the time of application;
- earn at least 9 hours of transferrable concurrent enrollment or High School University Program credits with letter grades of B- or better;
- have no other grant or scholarship assistance from federal, state, or university merit sources.
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Submit your University of Utah application and any supporting documents by the April 1 deadline.
Step 2: Submit your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, but no later than August 1.
Step 3: Admission
Wait to be admitted and receive your letter of acceptance.
Step 4: Confirm Enrollment
Pay your deposit and complete the next steps to confirm your enrollment.
Step 5: Notice of Eligibility
The U will contact you regarding potential eligibility for the scholarship in summer 2024.
Step 6: Attend the U
Attend classes and begin your education.
Is the Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship for You?
The scholarship is for Utah residents, first-time, first-year students who graduate from a high school with at least 9 transferrable college credits with a grade of B- or better.
The Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship recognizes the hard work students have done on college-level courses during their high school careers. It serves to encourage these well-prepared students to pursue their higher education goals at the state’s education leader.
These scholarship funds can be applied to tuition and mandatory fees for up to 8 semesters.
Students must apply for admission and submit any supporting documents no later than April 1 to be considered for the Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship. You must also submit the FAFSA no later than August 1.
Submit an application for admission and any supporting documents to the University of Utah by April 1 and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by August 1. You must have at least 9 hours of transferrable college credit earned in high school with a B- or better completed via concurrent enrollment or the High School University Program before high school graduation. You must have an unweighted 3.2 GPA (on a 4-point scale) from high school at the time of application.
Scholarship recipients considering a deferment should confirm their enrollment by June 3, 2024 and request to defer their start date with the Office of Admissions at admissions.utah.edu/apply/deferment.
For continued eligibility, students will need to be enrolled full-time for all eight semesters and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA at the University of Utah.
No, this scholarship is only available to students applying to start in the Summer and Fall terms.
No, this scholarship cannot be combined with any other university merit award from the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.