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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All new and current New Century Scholarship participants must submit a new application or renewal by January 8, 2010.
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) administers two scholarship award programs:
Students who qualify for the Regents’ or New Century Scholarships may also qualify for additional financial aid opportunities such as the Academic Competitiveness Grant, by completing the FAFSA application.
Scholarships fully funded for 2009-2010 Academic Year (Fall 2009,Spring 2010)
Recently, USHE faced the possibility of scaled back scholarship awards because the number of qualified applicants increased at the same time that state budget shortfalls were cutting budgets throughout state government, including higher education.
USHE is pleased to report that the awards for both scholarship programs will be fully funded for students attending college Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Current qualified scholarship recipients will be informed through letters.
Scholarship funding for Summer 2010 and thereafter unknown
The Legislature determines funding for the scholarships every year during their February-March legislative session. In the past, scholarships have been fully funded, but state budget constraints mean funding is uncertain after the 2009-2010 academic year (Fall 2009 and Spring 2010).
More information will be available in mid April 2010, after state budgets are set by the Legislature. Currently, an estimated $3.5 million in additional funding will be necessary to fully fund both scholarship programs next academic year, which begins Summer 2010. Given the state’s budget shortfalls, USHE is working with the Governor and the Legislature to evaluate options for the future sustainability of this scholarship
To view the letter recently sent to school administrators and counselors, click here.
Regents' Scholarship Overview
The Regents' Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically and financially by taking a core course of study and saving for college. The Scholarship may be used at any public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University, LDS Business College, and Westminster College.
Click here for more Information regarding the 2009-2010 scholarship deadlines and details.
Related forms and information regarding the Regents’ Scholarship:
For more information:
New Century Scholarship Overview
This scholarship encourages students to accelerate their education by earning an associate’s degree in high school. Students must complete coursework with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and they are provided a scholarship for up to 75% of tuitionthat may may be used at a qualifying 4-year public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University and Westminster College. The scholarship can be used for up to two years of full‐time-enrollment or 60 credit hours. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and make reasonable progress toward the completion of a baccalaureate (4-year) degree.
For more information:
Additional Financial Aid Resources
The above scholarships are only a couple of the many other resources are available to help students prepare and pay for a college education, other valuable resource include:
- Apply for other grants and/or scholarships. For more information go to utahfutures.org.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as possible. More information is available at fafsa.ed.gov. Use student loans wisely after other financial options have been fully explored.
- Contact the financial aid office at the institution you or your student plans to attend to explore other financial resources.
- Consider work study or other employment on or off campus.
(Updated 9/09)
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