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.
- 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.