College of Architecture & Planning Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

The College of Architecture + Planning has expanded this new scholarship to recognize undergraduate students across the following majors in the College: Architectural Studies (BA and BS), Games, Multi-Disciplinary Design, and Urban Ecology. This scholarship application is for the Spring 2026 Scholarship Cycle (You may use similar materials if you applied for the Fall 2025 CAP Scholarship Cycle).

CA+P Undergraduate Achievement Scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2026 to recognize students that are striving for excellence while making connections between their learning and the College’s values/mission (the 4Rs) as well as the Utah Game’s Values:

Responsibility (Creativity & Play- Games Values)
Resilience (Community & Quality- Games Values)
Respect (Acceptance & Support- Games Values)
Response (Innovation, Iteration & Practice – Games Values)

Read more about the CA+P Values (4Rs) https://www.cap.utah.edu/vision/ as well as the Utah Games’ Values: https://games.utah.edu/utah-games-values/

Fifteen scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be awarded for the Fall 2025 semester. Applications for Spring 2026 semester are due Monday, December 15 by midnight.

Eligibility and Criteria:
• All applicants must be a current matriculating (currently enrolled) undergraduate students that are declared majors in one of the following academic programs: Architectural Studies, Games, Multi-Disciplinary Design, or Urban Ecology. NOTE: Current first year students 2025-2026 can still apply.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of application (sophomore, juniors and seniors) OR by the end of the Fall 2025 term (First-year students only). The committee will conduct a check of GPAs and grades.
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Demonstrate commitment to service in the College/community (academic departments, student organizations, community organizations, etc.)
• Demonstrate connections from your learning (activity or project grounded in action) that connects to one of the CA+P Values (the 4Rs) or Utah Games’ Values.

Additional Information for Applicants:
• This scholarship is administered by the College of Architecture + Planning Scholarship & Awards Committee
• By applying, you allow the College of Architecture + Planning to verify your eligibility with the University of Utah Registrar records, Scholarship and Financial Aid Office, and the College of Architecture + Planning.