College of Science Scholarship Opportunities
We don’t want financial roadblocks to limit your exciting future in STEM. The College of Science offers incoming undergraduate student scholarships. Applications can be found through Academic Works, the University's scholarship application portal. Students must complete the University General Application and then the College of Science Application to be considered for all college and department science scholarship opportunities of which they are eligible.
It is recommended that all students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine what state or federal aid they may be eligible for, including work-study opportunities and grants.
Before applying for scholarships, first-year and transfer students must have an active Campus Information Services (CIS) account and a University Email account (UMail).
Opens: 12/1/2024
Deadline: 2/1/2025
Opens: 1/1/2025
Deadline: 3/1/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend all students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine what state or federal aid they may be eligible for, including work-study opportunities and grants.
Yes, you must be admitted to the University of Utah to apply for College of Science scholarships.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is an application for federal student aid. You need to complete and submit the FAFSA form to apply for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. The FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to federal student aid - the largest source of aid - to help you pay for college.
Need-based aid is determined by the Expected Family Contribution calculated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Merit-based aid is determined by cumulative GPA at time of application and course rigor.
Contact the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (UOFAS) for assistance at financialaid@utah.edu or 801-581-6211.
Department scholarships are only available for students pursuing a declared major in the department. University scholarships are generally for any enrolled student at the University who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements.
No. Students can apply through the central Academic Works application portal to be considered for every available scholarship opportunity in which they are eligible.
Departmental Scholarship Opportunities
Explore all department-level scholarship opportunities within the College of Science. You will be considered for departmental scholarships of which you are eligible when you complete the College of Science application.
Office of Nationally competitive scholarships
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships maintains a list of highly prestigious scholarship opportunities. Applications for these opportunities are maintained by this university department.
Questions
Questions about scholarships and financial aid? Make an appointment with a financial aid counselor!
If you have questions about a specific College of Science opportunity, please email office@science.utah.edu.
