Opportunity Scholars Program Application

Application Requirements

  • First-Generation: Your parents have not graduated from a four-year higher education institution in the U.S. You are the first in your immediate family to attend college.
  • Need: You have a demonstrated financial need, as evidenced through federal student aid. If you do not qualify for federal aid, you must complete a paper FAFSA.
  • Residency: You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  • GPA: University of Utah cumulative grade point average is greater than 3.0. Continued eligibility in the program is dependent on maintaining a GPA greater than 3.0.

Application Process

To apply, complete the following steps:

  • Complete and submit the electronic application by March 18.
  • Send an electronic copy of the following to OpportunityScholar@Eccles.Utah.edu:
    • Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR). Received upon filing with FAFSA or a copy of your Student Aid Estimator results.
    • Two letters of recommendation. Professors, administrators, church leaders, employers, coaches, etc. No letters from family.
    • Official high school (incoming freshman) or college transcript OR send hard copy to:
      David Eccles School of Business Deans Office
      Opportunity Scholars Program
      1655 E. Campus Center Dr.
      Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9301

Once started, you cannot come back to an in-progress application at a later date. Please be sure to have all of the materials needed to complete the application in one sitting.