Utah Community Action Scholarship

The Utah Community Action Scholarship provides tuition up to $6,000 per semester for one year; Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Both incoming and continuing University of Utah students who have participated in a Salt Lake or Tooele County Utah Community Action Head Start Program (formerly Salt Lake Community Action Program Head Start) as a child are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

To be eligible for the Utah Community Action Head Start Scholarship students must:

  • Have participated in a Salt Lake or Tooele County Utah Community Action (formerly Salt Lake CAP) Head Start program as a child
  • Be admissible to the University of Utah; Enroll in 12 or more credits during the 2025-2026 academic year. Must enroll in both fall and spring semesters.
  • Demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
  • Complete a FAFSA prior to application submission (Students not eligible for FAFSA please contact FinancialAid@utah.edu or more information about an alternate form)  

Questions regarding this scholarship may be directed to: Dannielle.Moriondo@utah.edu

 

Award
12,000
Deadline
03/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Academic level beginning fall 2025

  2. References

    Please provide two references that can speak of your academic promise, maturity, moral character, leadership and perseverance. Family members cannot serve as references.

    • Reference #1 - Email
    • Reference #1 - Name
    • Reference #1 - Phone Number
    • Reference #1 - Type
    • Reference #2 - Email
    • Reference #2 - Name
    • Reference #2 - Phone Number
    • Reference #2 - Type
  3. Head Start Attended (Name and City)

  4. Personal Statement (minimum 400 to maximum 500 words. PDF file only)

    Please submit a one-page reflection discussing: Please describe your experience with the Head Start program. In what ways did the program shape your personal development and influence your academic pursuits?"

  5. Resume
  6. Expected Graduation Date (Semester & Year)
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