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University of Utah Promise Scholarship
Utah residents entering the University of Utah who meet the income and Pell requirements.
For fall 2027: apply to the U by Dec 1, 2026 and file the FAFSA by Feb 1, 2027. No separate application.
Metro guide
Salt Lake City scholarships & local foundations
The Salt Lake City metro area covers Salt Lake County and Tooele County in Utah, with principal cities including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, West Jordan and Murray. We haven’t confirmed a scholarship limited to this metro yet, so this guide leads with local foundations, statewide awards and state aid.
We didn’t find a large community foundation headquartered in this metro’s principal cities, but foundations in nearby counties often accept applicants from across the region.
Statewide, 3 more open awards are limited to Utah residents, and state aid includes Utah Opportunity Scholarship. Federal Pell Grants stack on top for students who file the FAFSA.
Where local money hides: ask your school counselor for the local scholarship bulletin (many high schools keep one), check employer and union awards from your parents’ workplaces, and look at service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions) and credit unions near you. These awards rarely appear on national sites, which is why their applicant pools are small.
Scholarships naming the Salt Lake City area (0)
None confirmed right now. See the foundations and statewide awards below.
State aid for Salt Lake City students
Utah Opportunity Scholarship
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Official page ↗Statewide awards open to Salt Lake City residents (3)
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Call to Action Scholarship Program
Students pursuing an associate degree at a nonprofit, regionally accredited public college in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada or Utah who meet the financial-need and GPA criteria.
Applications accepted Jan 1 – Feb 19, 2027, 5 p.m. MST. FAFSA required.
Apply on official site .icsGoogle CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 19, 2026
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Living Voice Speech Arts Scholarship
Graduating Utah high school seniors active in speech, debate, drama or theater arts.
Applications open now and close April 9, 2027; winners announced May 10, 2027.
Apply on official site .icsGoogle CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Are there local scholarships in Salt Lake City?
We haven’t confirmed one that’s open right now, but the IRS lists 0 community foundations in the area’s principal cities, and most run local scholarships.
How do community foundation scholarships work?
Donors set up funds with rules such as a specific high school, county, major or need. The foundation advertises them together, usually with one online application each winter or spring, and matches applicants to every fund they qualify for.
What state aid can Salt Lake City students get?
Utah Opportunity Scholarship. Most require the FAFSA.