CSAR Simmons Family Foundation

International students are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.

This scholarship was created to assist parents—specifically those with childcare barriers—to achieve their educational goals. This award is for $1,000 per semester for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA 2.70
  • Full-time enrollment (12 credits for undergraduate students, 9 for graduate students)
  • Parent to dependent children under the age of 18
  • Must have completed at least 24 credits at a college or university
  • Preference will be given to undergraduate students and single parents and those who specify childcare barrier(s)

Our Policy Regarding the Use of AI
Do not use AI to respond to essay questions in this application. We want to hear your unique voice and learn about your particular experiences and perspective. Responses generated by AI lack specificity and detail, important nuance, and sound generic. AI-generated responses may disqualify your application. If you are concerned about your writing skills, the University Writing Center is an excellent resource: https://writingcenter.utah.edu/.

Please visit our website to explore more scholarship opportunities: studentresources.utah.edu/ourscholarships.php

Award
$0.00
Scopes
Center for Student Access and Resources
Deadline
02/28/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Will you have completed 24 or more credit hours at the University of Utah or another higher ed. institution by fall 2025?
  2. Will you be enrolled in at least 12 credits (for undergraduates) or 9 credits (for graduates) each semester next academic year?
  3. Are you a parenting student with dependents under the age of 18?
  4. Are you a SINGLE parent with primary caregiving responsibilities for a dependent child/children under 18?
  5. CSAR does not allow AI-generated responses in scholarship applications. Please acknowledge your intent to use your own unique voice in your essay response(s).
  6. In 350 words or less, please share with us how your experience as a parent (single or otherwise) has affected your educational goals and journey. Please include attention to the impact of your caregiving responsibilities on your experience as a student.
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