{"id":899,"date":"2016-10-06T13:42:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T20:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/?page_id=899"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:42:25","slug":"application-first-ascent-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/first-ascent-scholars\/application-first-ascent-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"First Ascent Scholars Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>First Ascent Program Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h4>Applications for 2026-27 are open!<\/h4>\n<h5>Deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2026<\/h5>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#efefef;--awb-bg-color-hover:#efefef;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h5>Application Requirements<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Be a current Utah high school senior<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Utah residents only<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Unweighted high school GPA of 3.2 or higher<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Applied to the University of Utah by the priority deadline of Dec. 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Financial need is determined through the <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.utah.edu\/types-of-aid\/fafsa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/a> (FAFSA). Apply for FAFSA by the University of Utah\u2019s priority deadline of Feb. 1, 2026.*<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Must be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.utah.edu\/financial-aid-scholarships\/scholarships\/for-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For Utah Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Commit to pursuing a major in Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Commit to maintaining academic standards according to your primary scholarship GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; text-align: left;\">*To qualify for the First Ascent program, you must have high financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All First Ascent students must meet the low-income index requirement and complete the FAFSA each year to be considered. For more information about how to complete your FAFSA, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, please visit the <a style=\"font-size: 14px;\" href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.utah.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Utah Financial Aid Office<\/a>. When applying for federal or state financial aid, you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen. Undocumented students do not qualify for federal financial aid and are unable to complete the FAFSA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-file-signature fas circle-no fusion-text-flow\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#cf202a;--awb-iconcolor-hover:#cf202a;--awb-font-size:30px;--awb-margin-right:15px;\"><\/i>\n<h5>Application Process<\/h5>\n<p><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:3px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eccles.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6PwldibVTa7pbMx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Complete Application Form<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Fill out the entire Application Form. When you are done, make sure that you digitally verify the application.<\/p>\n<p>The application form will ask for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Transcript<\/strong> \u2014 You will upload a copy of your current academic transcript.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Essay<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>What goals have you set for yourself in pursuing a college degree? How do you feel the First Ascent Scholars Program will help you achieve those goals? (250 word minimum)<\/li>\n<li>What do you feel you are capable of when you think about yourself as a college student? What tools\/skills do you feel you have that will aid you and others in the program? (250 word minimum)<\/li>\n<li>Describe a time when you persisted through a challenging situation. What specific factors helped you persevere despite barriers? What did you learn from it? (250 word minimum)<\/li>\n<li>OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you would like the committee to know about you that would let the committee know you better?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Two Letters of Recommendation<\/strong> \u2014 You will enter the names of your references into the application form. A separate form will be sent to them individually to submit. (Do not include relatives as references.)\n<ul>\n<li>One letter must be from a member of your school\u2019s faculty, staff or administration.<\/li>\n<li>One letter can be from a person you know through academic, employment, or community leadership experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Proof of demonstrated financial need<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 one of the following may be used:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>FAFSA Submission Summary<\/li>\n<li>Copy of parent\/guardian(s) employment and salary records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#efefef;--awb-bg-color-hover:#efefef;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h5>Letters of Recommendation<\/h5>\n<p><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:3px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\nRecommenders will receive an email with a link to complete the recommendation form AFTER the applicant submits the application. The form requires recommenders to respond to the following questions. Separate letters of recommendation are not accepted and recommenders are asked to complete the form they receive.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-899-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-734adbc5e6e0bdbeb fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\" href=\"#734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">1) Self-Concept<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_734adbc5e6e0bdbeb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student have the confidence to\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it through college graduation<\/li>\n<li>Achieve set goals<\/li>\n<li>Handle new challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-701bc4130fcf2b0ad fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_701bc4130fcf2b0ad\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"701bc4130fcf2b0ad\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#701bc4130fcf2b0ad\" href=\"#701bc4130fcf2b0ad\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2) Self-Appraisal<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"701bc4130fcf2b0ad\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_701bc4130fcf2b0ad\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student show awareness of\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengths and weaknesses<\/li>\n<li>Self-change and growth<\/li>\n<li>Learning from feedback and challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cd2058734437932c5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cd2058734437932c5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cd2058734437932c5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#cd2058734437932c5\" href=\"#cd2058734437932c5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">3) Navigating the System<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cd2058734437932c5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cd2058734437932c5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student understand\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to overcome challenges in an effective way<\/li>\n<li>How to navigate the \u201csystem\u201d be it school, society, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-47f587b3f9793e3aa fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_47f587b3f9793e3aa\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"47f587b3f9793e3aa\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#47f587b3f9793e3aa\" href=\"#47f587b3f9793e3aa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">4) Goal Setting<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"47f587b3f9793e3aa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_47f587b3f9793e3aa\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student know how to\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set academic and personal goals<\/li>\n<li>Plan for the future<\/li>\n<li>Outline intermediate steps necessary to achieve goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb2025db20a1b98ea fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cb2025db20a1b98ea\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb2025db20a1b98ea\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#cb2025db20a1b98ea\" href=\"#cb2025db20a1b98ea\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">5) Support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb2025db20a1b98ea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cb2025db20a1b98ea\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student have\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong support system<\/li>\n<li>A willingness to reach out for help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7b292e8fbbdac530d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7b292e8fbbdac530d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7b292e8fbbdac530d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#7b292e8fbbdac530d\" href=\"#7b292e8fbbdac530d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">6) Leadership<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7b292e8fbbdac530d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7b292e8fbbdac530d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. Does this student have the qualities to\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take on a leadership role<\/li>\n<li>Influence others<\/li>\n<li>Take action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3504edfa67b2284e4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3504edfa67b2284e4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3504edfa67b2284e4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-899-1\" data-target=\"#3504edfa67b2284e4\" href=\"#3504edfa67b2284e4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">7) Community<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3504edfa67b2284e4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3504edfa67b2284e4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Based on your experience, please comment below. 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