Utah Opportunity & Promise Scholarships

All Opportunity Scholarship applicants must enroll at an eligible institution for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation or obtain an approved deferment from an eligible institution that will begin that fall semester. Deferments are typically approved for students serving in the military, those with a major medical issue, or those participating in humanitarian/religious service. Each school has its own deferment processes and deadlines, so be sure to reach out to an eligible institution early to determine the required steps.

If the student is eligible, information will be provided to the college they attend to evaluate the individual award amount for which a student may qualify. Students will receive a maximum of $1,000 per semester for up to 4 semesters, subject to the student maintaining eligibility. Individual awards are applied toward tuition and fees after other state aid has been awarded to the student.

Students who receive a disbursement are required to complete 12 credits each semester and maintain a 2.0 semester GPA.

The Utah Promise Scholarship is a statewide program that expands access to higher education for all Utahns by providing scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.

To apply, complete the FAFSA and any tasks we assign you, as well as the BYU Scholarship Application. To be eligible, recipients must demonstrate financial need, accept all other aid sources, have attempted less than 120 credits, and be a Utah resident (for the purposes of this scholarship, Utah residency is based upon the high school you graduated from).