Welcome to Scholarships

Do I need to be admitted to apply for scholarships?

"Yes, you will need to be admitted and have a UV ID# to apply for scholarships."

How do I apply for scholarships?

"To access application login to www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ and click the ´Apply Here´ Button."

Did you receive my scholarship application?

"You should receive an email confirmation through UVLINK if your application was successfully submitted."

What types of scholarships do you offer?

"There are several types of scholarships offered at UVU visit our website at www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships under the Additional Info Tab they will be described."

What are the requirements to receive a scholarship?

"The requirements vary for all scholarships. Most are academic and/or need based.
Visit our website at www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships under the Additional Info Tab they will be described."

Do I have to be attending full-time to apply for scholarships?

"No, you can apply without being full-time. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to attend full-time (minimum 12 credit hours)."

Do you have any scholarships for part-time students?

"No, (exception a few Privately Funded Scholarships are for less than full-time)."

How much can I receive from a scholarship?

"The amount can vary anywhere from partial to full tuition (no fees) unless otherwise indicated. If a student is offered more than one award, it may be necessary to indicate a preference. Combined award amounts may be less than or equal to full tuition only."

How many credit hours am I required to take?

"12 credit hours is the minimum. 12-18 credit hours the tuition remains the same anything above 18 credit hours the scholarship will not cover."

Can I receive Outside Scholarships along with a scholarship from UVU?

"Yes, you may receive outside scholarships. However if you are applying for Federal Aid, they will be counted as a resource."

If I have taken concurrent enrollment classes in high school, will I be considered a continuing student?

"If you have not graduated from high school, you will be considered a new student for scholarship purposes."

If I am taking concurrent enrollment through UVU do I still need to be admitted?

"No, if you are currently taking concurrent enrollment you are already admitted to UVU."

I am applying for Academic Merit Scholarships and I have sent my grade transcript to the Admissions Office. Does the Scholarship Office still need a copy?

"Yes, unless we get a copy of your grade transcript in the Scholarship Office we have no idea that you want to be considered for Academic Merit Scholarships."

Does my transcript need to be official?

"No, for scholarships we do not require an official transcript."

I completed by scholarship application and submitted it but I forgot to mark that I wanted to be considered for a certain scholarship. What can I do?

"You will need to contact the Scholarship Office and have them edit your scholarship application."

What scholarships do you have available for Non-Residents?

"Academic Merit for new and transfer students only. Other scholarships available are Athletics, Student Government, Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Theater) and Privately Funded. Since we are a state funded institution, we are mandated by the state on the number of Non-Resident scholarships we can award."

Do you have scholarships available for students with disabilities?

"You will need to contact the Accessibilities Center here on campus for more information. The Accessibilities Center may have private money or information on applying for off campus scholarships."

How do I apply for Exceptional Performance Scholarships?

"You will need to contact the department/area to get dates and deadlines for tryouts or auditions. The contact numbers are listed under Exceptional Performance on the website."

How can I tell if I have been awarded a scholarship?

"You will receive an award contract in the mail or you can view that information in UVLINK."

Can I accept my scholarship online?

"No, you must sign and return the award contract to the Scholarship Office."

Is there a probation period for scholarships?

"No, if you fail to complete the requirements at the end of the semester, your scholarship will be canceled. You do have the option of completing a scholarship appeal to see if the scholarship can be reinstated."

If I withdraw from my classes will I have to pay back the scholarship?

"If you withdraw during the 100% refund period, the scholarship will be taken back and you will not have to repay it. If you withdraw after the 100% refund period, you may have to pay a portion of the scholarship back or any refund you may get would go back to the scholarship account. The amount will be determined by the Cashier´s Office."

I am required to take certain classes for my scholarship. Can you tell me which classes I need to take?

"You will have to contact the department to find this information out. The departments are the ones who require that the student take certain classes to keep their scholarship."

Why do you not have scholarship applications available for the Spring Semester for continuing students?

"The departments are limited on the number of scholarships they can award and they usually have more applicants than scholarships. The students who are not awarded for Fall are placed on a waiting list in case funds become available for the next semester."

Do I have to pay any money if I receive a full tuition scholarship?

"Yes, you are responsible to pay student and course fees. If you fail to pay these, your classes will be dropped."

Can I place my scholarship on hold?

"Yes, for missions, military and medical only. If you plan on attending another college, we will not hold your scholarship. A Request to Hold Form must be completed and returned to the Scholarship Office with the necessary documentation."

It is my last semester and I don’t have 12 credit hours to take. Can I still receive my scholarship?

"You will need to complete a Scholarship Appeal Form stating your request and provide documentation from an Advisor. If approved, you would only receive the amount of partial or full tuition for the number of credit hours you are taking."