Marvin J. Ashton

Each year the Marvin J. Ashton Scholarship provides generous scholarships for graduate study in the University of Utah College of Humanities and the David Eccles School of Business. One scholarship will be awarded to a student in each college. The scholarships are administered by the Office of Alumni Relations and honor Marvin J. Ashton for his varied and successful careers and his energetic support of the University of Utah.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements – To apply, you must:

• Be a full-time graduate student at the University of Utah by Fall Semester 2025
• Be enrolled in either the College of Humanities or the David Eccles School of Business
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Submit an official University of Utah transcript
• Submit two one-page, single-sided letters of recommendation (from employers, teachers/professors, and/or community service professionals)
• Submit two one-page essays (single-sided, double-spaced) answering the following questions:
- What should the scholarship committee know about you?
- What are your career goals?
• Include your name on the top of each page of submitted material

Academic performance, other scholarships, community service, and/or financial need may be considered in the selection process.