ACCESS Scholars: Research & Scholarship Program Promoting Community in Science

The College of Science ACCESS Scholars is a first-year program committed to eliminating barriers to STEM education and ensuring students of all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed. Learn more about the prestigious ACCESS Scholars program by visiting our website.

What does the ACCESS Scholars Program offer?
Through the ACCESS program, students will engage in research, get personalized input on academic and career goals from faculty mentors, join a community of future leaders, and become part of a network of peers and alumni. A year of ACCESS includes a monetary award of $1,500 and all costs associated with this first-year opportunity, including housing for the summer experience.

Who is eligible?
All new students (first-year students and college transfers who will start at the U in the fall semester) interested in majoring in a STEM discipline and contributing to a close community in the College of Science are encouraged to apply.

Questions about ACCESS Scholars?
Please feel free to reach out to ACCESS Program Manager, Sam Shaw via email to sam.shaw@utah.edu or visit the ACCESS website for more information.

Award
$1,500
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$1,500.00

Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What undergraduate major(s) do you plan to pursue at the University of Utah?
  2. Please list your cell phone number
  3. As an undergraduate at the University of Utah you will have many opportunities to join various programs and communities. Why would you choose ACCESS Scholars to help you succeed as an undergraduate in the sciences? Highlight your interests in STEM research in general as well as your academic and career goals.
  4. Please share your experience with community engagement (eg. leadership, volunteering, advocacy, work experience, etc.) that have had the strongest impact on you and explain why.
  5. ACCESS Scholars seeks to build a close-knit cohort with individuals from different backgrounds to support each other throughout their time at the U. Describe the importance of belonging in the STEM fields.
  6. Are you able to commit to the two-week summer program from June 14-28?
  7. If you cannot commit to the two-week summer program from June 14-28, or are not sure yet, please explain.
  8. If we are not able to offer you a spot in the ACCESS Scholars program, would you like to be automatically considered for the Science Research Initiative (SRI)?
  9. High School (or previous institution) Transcript
  10. Letter of recommendation - this should address your scientific interests and/or abilities, your leadership skills or potential, and your capacity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive community. Letters from teachers or other academic mentors strongly preferred.
  11. How did you learn about ACCESS Scholars?
  12. I certify that all responses are my own original work and I understand that using responses written by software such as ChatGPT as my own work constitutes plagiarism.
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