University of Utah Scholarships
University of Utah scholarships for international students are offered through various internal and external funding sources. A wide range of merit-based scholarships are available for international undergraduate students including departmental and various freshmen scholarships. All incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students at University of Utah are eligible for departmental scholarships. Up to 9,500 USD (7.90 lakhs INR) scholarship is available depending on the department and scholarships type. All international freshmen students can receive scholarships ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 USD (2.49 lakhs to 16.64 lakhs) per year based on their high school GPA.
The University of Utah also offers scholarships for MBA students based on academic merits, community involvement, diversity, etc. A separate application is required for professional and executive MBA scholarships. Meanwhile, scholarships to full-time MBA students are offered upon their admission to the university on the basis academic GPA, satisfactory GMAT/GRE scores and work experience. Apart from this, various fellowships and awards are available for other graduate students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees at University of Utah.
Highlights
| Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based |
| Offered by | Institution |
| Organization | University of Utah |
| Application Deadline | Dec 17 ,2023 |
| Number of Scholarships | N/A |
| Amount | Variable Amount |
| Renewability | No |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://admissions.utah.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/international-scholarships/ |
| Online Application Link | https://admissions.utah.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/international-scholarships/ |
Eligibility Criteria
University of Utah Scholarships: Undergraduate Requirements
All incoming, current and transfer international students are eligible for merit-based scholarships at undergraduate level. The newly admitted students are also encouraged to look for various freshmen scholarships based on high school GPA. Mentioned below is basic eligibility criteria for University of Utah undergraduate programs scholarships:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Incoming, current or transfer students
- High school or previous college transcripts
- A GPA between 3.0-3.6 or above (85-92%)
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Financial Statement
- FAFSA
University of Utah Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students:
| College/Department | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Requirements | Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | Engineering Scholarships | Incoming, current or transfer undergraduate students | Variable |
| David Eccles School of Business | Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | 3.6-4.0 GPA | Students in in pre-business, intermediate business or business major | Completed 24 university level credits | 2,000 - 8,000 USD |
| Supplemental Scholarships | Transfer or pre-business student | Personal statement (500-700 words) | 1 page resume | LOR | Demonstrated financial need | FAFSA | Variable | |
| College of Science | ACCESS Scholars | First year Student with academic excellence and leadership potential | Personal and diversity essay in 500 words (additional essay in 300 words) | LOR | 2,000 USD |
| Freshman Scholarship in Science and Mathematics | First year Student with major in mathematics, applied mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and biochemistry | 1,000 USD | |
| Dean's Scholarship | Current student with 3.7 GPA (92%) | 4,000 USD | |
| Impact Scholarship | Current Undergraduate students with 3.0 GPA (85%) | Major in mathematics, applied mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and biochemistry | Female students from underrepresented background | 9,500 USD |
University of Utah Undergraduate Freshman Scholarships:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Requirements | Award Value |
|---|---|---|
| President's Scholarship | First year student | Maintain 24 credits every year (12 credits each semester) for renewal with 3.5 GPA (90%) | 20,000 USD per year + 5,000 on-campus |
| Utah Flagship Scholarship | First year student | Maintain 24 credits every year (12 credits each semester) for renewal with 3.5 GPA (90%) | 14,000 USD per year |
| Utah Academic Scholarship | First year student | Maintain 24 credits every year (12 credits each semester) for renewal with 3.5 GPA (90%) | 10,000 USD per year |
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship | First year students whose parents previously studied at University of Utah | 3.3 GPA (88%) | Maintain 24 credits every year (12 credits each semester) for renewal with 3.5 GPA (90%) | 3,000 USD per year |
University of Utah Scholarships: Graduate Requirements
University of Utah graduate scholarships are only available for MBA programs. Students seeking these scholarships must review the requirements and scholarships on the specific MBA program page. For other courses, there are numerous fellowships and awards available. The eligibility criteria varies for each available funding program. However, the international applicants must meet the below mention criteria to make themselves eligible:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Master’s or doctoral applicants must
- bachelor’s or master’s transcripts
- Essays (300-500 words)
- GMAT/GRE score report
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume or CV
- Research proposal (researched based course)
- Financial Statement
University of Utah Graduate Fellowships and Requirement Specific Requirements
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Deadline | Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Fellowship | PhD student | Have successfully qualified preliminary and entrance exam by Fall 2024 | Full-time or research based work during the program duration | SOP | Research project description | 2 LORs | Resume | Visa | December 17, 2023 | 24,000 USD + Tuition fee (if eligible for health insurance) |
| Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship | LLM or PhD student | Research proposal | CV | LOR | Statement of professional goals | December 17, 2023 | 27,000 USD + Tuition fee (if eligible for health insurance) |
| Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship | Incoming graduate students | Must be doctoral or master’s applicant | Letter of acceptance to graduate degree | Submission of 1 page progress every year | Completion of McNair scholarship program at ug level | CV | | Application closed | 18,000 USD fellowship + 100% tuition fee |
| Garr Cutler Energy Prize | Graduate student | Have worked on manuscript during the graduate studies | LOR | Thesis or written sample | January 28, 2024 | 1,500 USD |
| Thomas G. Stockham Medal for Conspicuously Effective Teaching | Graduate students demonstrating conspicuously effective teaching | January 28, 2024 | 1,000 USD |
University of Utah MBA Scholarships:
| Program | Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Application Link | Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Merit-Based Scholarships | Awarded to applicants with outstanding academics and professional achievement | Satisfactory GMAT/GRE scores | Work experience | No separate application | 20,000 - 40,000 USD |
| Professional MBA | Advancing Women in Business Scholarship | Exceptional contribution to women empowerment through community services, personal mentorships and professional achievement | Essay (300-500 words) | Professional MBA Scholarship | Variable |
| Community Impact Scholarship | Students demonstrating exceptional leadership role in private or non-profit organizations | Essay (300-500 words) | Variable | ||
| Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship | Demonstrated contribution to underrepresented community | Essay (300-500 words) | Variable | ||
| Executive MBA | Advancing Women in Business Scholarship | Exceptional contribution to women empowerment through community services, personal mentorships and professional achievement | Essay (300-500 words) | EMBA Scholarship Application | Up to 7,500 USD |
| Community Impact Scholarship | Students demonstrating exceptional leadership role in private or non-profit organizations | Essay (300-500 words) | Up to 7,500 USD | ||
| Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship | Demonstrated contribution to underrepresented community | Essay (300-500 words) | Up to 7,500 USD | ||
| Early Enrollment Scholarship | Newly admitted EMBA students | 1,500 USD | ||
| Merit Scholarship | Demonstrated academic, personal, and professional achievement | 6,000 USD |
Application Process
International applicants who wish to receive University of Utah scholarships for undergraduate studies or MBA programs must look for the available opportunities before applying. All undergraduate applicants or current students must follow the below application steps for scholarships:
- Visit the scholarships for international students page.
- Click on the college you wish to apply for
- Look for the scholarship based on your academic profile
- Click on the scholarship program, review the requirements
- Meet the eligibility criteria and gather required documents
- Apply for admission and submit scholarship application (if required)
- Wait for admission decision
Application Process for MBA Scholarships:
- Visit the University of Utah MBA home page
- Click on the MBA program you wish to apply into
- Click on the tuition fees and scholarship from the “Admission” dropdown.
- Review the scholarships and eligibility criteria
- A separate application is required for Professional and Executive MBA, available on the specific program page.
- Register and fill the required details
- Submit your scholarship application
Selection Process
Selection criteria for University of Utah scholarships is based on academic merit. Students having a GPA between 3.0 - 4.0 (85-100%) are eligible to receive departmental based merit scholarships. The incoming students with 3.5 GPA (85%) or above may get any freshmen scholarships ranging between 3,000 to 20,000 CAD (2.49 lakhs to 16.64 lakhs INR).
The scholarships or other types of financial aid are distributed to graduate students based on academic achievement, GMAT/GRE scores, leadership potential, community service, and personal or professional accomplishments.
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