Scholarships, Fellowships & Financial Aid

All students in the College of Engineering are eligible for financial aid from several sources. There are various types of financial aid including scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans. Scholarships and Grants are the most attractive options as they do not have to be repaid. For grants see the University of Utah Financial Aid Office site. Loans on the other hand, must be repaid after graduation. While there are freshman engineering scholarships available, the majority of scholarships are reserved for matriculated engineering students (officially declared engineering majors).

Departmental Scholarships

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Materials Science - link coming soon
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science

Freshman Scholarships

• Josephine Beam and Questar Scholarships
• R.S. Peterson Scholarship
• Program for Diversity in Engineering (PDE) Scholarship
• Clyde Christensen Freshman Scholarships

Continuing Student Scholarships

• Josephine Beam and Questar Scholarships
• Kennecott Scholars Scholarship

Deadline Extension: March 19, 2008

• Arel Berrier Scholarships
• CEntry Scholarship
• R.S. Peterson Scholarship
• Simon Ramo Scholarship
• Bray-Conn Opportunity Scholarship
• Van Boerum and Frank Associates Scholarship

Deadline Extension: May 1, 2008

• Program for Diversity in Engineering (PDE) Scholarship
• STEP Scholarship
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Regional Scholarship
• La Raza Scholarship

Transfer Scholarships

• Freebody Transfer Scholarship

Graduate Fellowships

• Campbell Endowed Graduate Fellowship
• Wayne Brown Fellowship

Student Loans

• Joseph H. Merrill Student Loan
• Christopher Porter Student Loan

Other Financial Aid/Scholarship Website Resources

• University of Utah Financial Aid and Scholarship Website
• Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)
• FinAid

Suggestions on applying for scholarships

Who to ask for Letters of Reference:

• First, if you are involved in research, request a letter from the faculty member who supervises the project
• Second, always get letters from professors, if possible
• If not, go to industrial administrators who are familiar with engineering
• Do not go to personal friends, clergy, or individuals who are not connected to engineering in any way
• Ask for letters early and follow up

When to apply

• Most departments accept applications at the beginning of spring semester
• Most deadlines are March 1
• Be sure to meet the deadline

How to fill out the application

• Make sure the application is neat. If handwritten, print, but computer generated is preferred
• Read the application carefully. Answer all questions. Include all requested documents
• Be very thoughtful when filling in the essay questions. Be concise. Watch for grammatical and spelling errors. Essays can determine whether or not the scholarship is awarded
• Be sure to include a personal statement

For More Information

For information or questions on College scholarships, fellowships, or loans please contact:

Sandy Bruhn
(801) 585-5415
s.bruhn@utah.edu