Norm Gibbons Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of Norm Gibbons, former Dean of Students at the University of Utah. He was remembered for his kind demeanor and ability to make time for everyone. Norm was an example of lifting souls. In his memory, this scholarship is for students who have been impacted by the incarceration of a parent.

The Norm Gibbons Memorial Scholarship provides one scholarship to an undergraduate student for the 2024/25 academic year. Additional consideration will be given to students who received the Forward Motion scholarship at Salt Lake Community College. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enroll full-time (12 or more credits) during the 2024-2025 academic year at the University of Utah;
  • Currently experiencing or has experienced the incarceration of a parent;
  • Currently has a 2.5 GPA;
  • Demonstrated financial need;
  • Seeking their first undergraduate degree.
  • Complete a FAFSA

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

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

 

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/18/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Academic level beginning fall 2024

  2. Personal Statement: Incarceration doesn’t just impact individuals, it impacts families. Please share how your parents incarceration impacted you and what this scholarship would mean for you in terms of making a positive impact on your college experience

  3. Forward Motion Scholarship at Salt Lake Community College
    • Did you recieve the Forward Motion Scholarship at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)?
    • If you answered yes to the question above, do we have your consent to verify this information with SLCC by sending them your name and/or SLCC student number?
    • If you answered yes to the question above, what was your Student Number, or 'S' Number at Salt Lake Community College? This is what we will send to SLCC to confirm your Forward Motion Scholarship.