Coal Country Scholarship

The 2025-2026 Coal Country Scholarship is open to all University of Utah students from either Carbon or Emery counties in Utah. Applicants must be a graduate of Carbon High School, Emery High School, or Green River High School in Utah to be eligible for the scholarship. Both financial need and academic merit will also be considered as part of the awarding process. Students pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree program are eligible to apply, and recipients must be enrolled or admitted by Fall 2025.

This scholarship opportunity was made possible by the generous support of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, part of the David Eccles School of Business. Please email your questions to scholarships@eccles.utah.edu.

Award
Varies
Scopes
David Eccles School of Business, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Deadline
03/17/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your interest in pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Utah.
  2. Financial Need:
    In addition to academic performance, the committee also considers applicants' demonstrated financial need for this scholarship. You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based scholarships (Please note that you are not required to accept your federal student aid package to be considered). Select one of the following.
  3. If you do not qualify for federal student aid, please explain why you are seeking financial assistance.
  4. Resume (one page maximum. PDF file only): Include your academic achievements and professional work experience; as well as any accolades, volunteer experience, or extracurricular experience.