Early Exploration Scholars Program

The Early Exploration Scholars Program with the Office of Undergraduate Research provides multiple $500 scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester. Students in the program will learn more about research and faculty mentorship opportunities at the University of Utah.  This scholarship has a preference for students with demonstrated financial need. Underrepresented students in their fields of interest are highly encouraged to apply.

If admited into the program students will be expected to: 

• Attend an orientation at the start of the semester​
• Attend one of the OUR research tours
• Attend two education series event​s
• Meet with at least one prospective research faculty mentor​
• Submit end-of-semester form

To be eligible for the Early Exploration Scholars Program students must:

• Be a University of Utah student completing their first 60 credits​
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
• Complete a FAFSA before the scholarship deadline. Students who are not eligible for FAFSA may reach out to Dannielle.Moriondo@utah.edu for more information.

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

Questions regarding FAFSA may be directed to FinancialAid@utah.edu