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Utah scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

3 scholarships on this site are limited to Utah residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is University of Utah Promise Scholarship on Feb 1, 2027. Utah students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Utah offers Utah Opportunity Scholarship (See official page), run by Utah System of Higher Education. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Utah are handled by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — Utah office (the federal Office of Apprenticeship).

The IRS lists 3 community foundations in Utah with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is The Community Foundation of Utah in Salt Lake Cty. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 45 accredited trade programs in Utah appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Utah students (3)

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University of Utah Promise Scholarship

Covers remaining tuition and fees after other grants · University of Utah · High school senior / transfer

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.
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125 days left

Call to Action Scholarship Program

Up to $25,000 per year for up to two years · Call to Action Foundation (Maverik / Big West Oil) · High school senior / community college

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.
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174 days left

Living Voice Speech Arts Scholarship

$6,000 total (three winners) · Viva Voce Foundation (Gene C. McCombs) · High school senior

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.
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Utah state grants

Utah Opportunity Scholarship
Utah System of Higher Education

See official page

Utah high school seniors meeting academic and course requirements, attending a USHE institution.

Priority Jan 29, 2027; final March 18, 2027 (Class of 2027).

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Utah grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Utah

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — Utah office

Registered by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Utah apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Utah

The Community Foundation of Utah
Salt Lake Cty · $190 million in assets
Hellenic Community Foundation
Salt Lake Cty · $3.0 million in assets
Ogden Community Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation
Ogden · $2.7 million in assets

All 3 Utah community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 45 accredited trade programs in Utah.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Utah residents?

Yes. 3 on this site are limited to Utah, and the next deadline is Feb 1, 2027 (University of Utah Promise Scholarship).

What state grants does Utah offer?

Utah Opportunity Scholarship. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Utah unless their own rules say otherwise.