Trustee's Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: February 18

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of 24 or higher.

 

President's Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 18

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT score of 21 or higher.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Newhouse Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university or high school senior who will be a freshman in the fall. Applicant must be majoring in print journalism with a minimum 3.0 GPA, while also participating in the campus newspaper. Grant is awarded directly to the recipient's college or university; the recipient will be formally recognized on the NABJ website and in the convention program book.

 

National Association of Black Journalists/CNN Scholarship

Award: $25,000, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a high school senior who has been accepted at an accredited college/university pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven community involvement. Two letters of recommendation and a 1,000 word essay are required to be submitted on the following questions: Why do you want to be a journalist? What do you feel is the biggest obstacle facing African-Americans? Why do you feel you are deserving of the CNN Scholarship?

 

Visual Task Force (VTF) Scholarship

Award: $125, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university or graduate program. Applicant must have declared a concentration in visual journalism with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Experience working on campus newspaper/television studio, and work in an internship program are also requirements.

 

Gerald Boyd/Robin Stone Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in print journalism with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Allison E. Fisher Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in journalism (print, broadcast), with a minimum 3.0 GPA and participation in community service activities. Recipient will be formally recognized on the NABJ website and in the convention program book in addition to being asked to attend the "Evening with an Angel on a Jazz Note," held in Baltimore, which is the annual fundraiser for this scholarship.

 

Carole Simpson Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in broadcast journalism with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Larry Whiteside Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be an enrolled college student who is a NABJ student member with a minimum 2.5 GPA pursuing a career in sports journalism. Applicant must demonstrate commitment to the field by working for a campus or off-campus media outlet.

 

Free Tuition for Dependents of National Guardsmen Disabled or Deceased in Line of Duty

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be under the age of 25 years old who is a resident of South Dakota, and whose father, mother has died or has sustained a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting from duty as a member of the South Dakota National Guard, while on state or federal active duty or any authorized training duty. The same regulations apply for spouses of guardsmen of the South Dakota National Guard.

 

NTA Dave Herren Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicants should be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., who is a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. entering junior year or senior year at a four-year school in the fall of the calendar year of application, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants from a two-year school will have completed 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants from a four-year school entering junior or senior year will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. A graduate student may be entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. For a complete application, applicant needs to submit a U.S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, official transcript, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional), and an essay. Essay topic: If undergraduate level student: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry; or, if graduate level student: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

Olga V. Alexandria (Logan) Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 14

Applicant must be a female student majoring in ballet, theatre, business, law, or medicine and who has financial need.

 

Josephine Beam Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must be matriculated in the College of Engineering or the College of Mines and Earth Sciences.

 

Scholarship for Descendants of Disabled Miners

Award: -, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be the child and/or grandchild of a disabled miner.

 

Resident Transfer Leadership Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a transfer student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an associate degree, or the equivalent in semester hours, from a Utah two-year college. Applicant must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, activity involvement, and achievements. Application, a one-page essay, and a recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Non-Resident Transfer Leadership Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a transfer student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is not a resident of Utah, and has outstanding leadership abilities, activities, and achievements.

 

Resident Transfer Diversity Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a transfer student who is a resident of Utah. Application, recommendation, and one-page essay that illustrates applicant's geographical, ethnic and/or cultural background, and how it will contribute to an educationally diverse experience for students at the University are required to be submitted.

 

Non-Resident Transfer Diversity Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a transfer student who is not a resident of Utah. Application, recommendation, and online essay in which applicant illustrates their geographic, ethnic and/or cultural background, and how it will contribute to an educationally diverse experience for students at the University, are required to be submitted.

 

Non-Resident Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an entering freshman who is not a resident of Utah, and is a National Merit Finalist.

 

Resident College and Departmental Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be a resident of Utah and a high school senior who has declared a major. Applicant must apply directly to the department of their major.

 

Founder's Day Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 18

Applicant must be a current student at the University of Utah with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who is able to attend the Founders Day Dinner. Official University transcript and a one-page letter of recommendation, and a two-page essay explaining the challenges or difficult circumstances that you have overcome, and the inspirations or life experiences that have had an impact on you are all required to be submitted.

 

Alumni Association Achievement Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 18

Applicant must be a Founders Day Scholarship applicant, which requires current student status at the University and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Official transcript, a one-page recommendation, and a two-page essay explaining the challenges or difficult circumstances you have overcome, and the inspirations or life experiences that have had an impact on you, are all required to be submitted.

 

Beehive Honor Society Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate student at the University. Selection will be based upon the applicant's academic excellence, leadership, and service to the school and community.

 

Beehive Honor Legacy Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a Beehive Honor Society's member, member's child, or grandchild. Selection is based upon academic excellence, leadership, and service to the University and community. Official transcript, current resume, a one-page letter of recommendation, and a one-page typed essay are required to be submitted.

 

Emeritus Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be a former University student who has been away from school for an extended period of time due to circumstances that did not allow completion of a degree. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, a demonstrated desire to earn a university degree, and have need for financial assistance in order to pursue further education. Application form, transcript, a brief introduction of yourself, and two letters of recommendation are required.

 

Alumni Association Non-Resident Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen

Award: $5,800, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be a current high school senior who is not a resident of Utah, but who's parent or grandparent is an University of Utah graduate. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and have been actively involved in service to their high school and/or community. Official transcript, a one-page essay, and letter of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Young Alumni for Graduate Students Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must have no less than 90 credit hours at the University by the fall semester, register for and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours during the next school year, and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Application, current transcript, current resume, and one-page essay are all required to be submitted.

 

Young Alumni Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must have no less than 90 credit hours at the University by the fall semester, register for and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours during the next school year, and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Application, current transcript, current resume, and one-page essay are all required to be submitted.

 

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an University alumni who is a member of the Alumni Association. Academic performance, other scholarships, and community service may be considered in the selection process. Transcript, essay, and letter of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Ira & Mary Lou Fulton Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must currently be a sophomore student at the University who has a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and who plans to be a full-time student during the next academic year. Demonstration of leadership and volunteer service to the University will be major considerations in the selection. Official transcript, a two-page essay, and a one-page letter of recommendation are required to be submitted.