College of Science Scholarships & Awards
The College of Science offers a number of scholarship and award opportunities for incoming freshmen, undergraduates and graduate students. As deadlines and the number of awards vary, students are encouraged to review the information for each scholarship and award individually.
Each scholarship application requires letters of recommendation. Academic or research faculty who are asked to write a letter should be provided a signed Permission to Release Waiver form, and a copy should be submitted to the College of Science Dean’s Office (220 JTB).
Applicants who apply for multiple scholarships and/or awards with the College of Science Dean’s Office are required to submit only ONE official transcript for each of the schools they attended (high school, University of Utah, and/or other colleges/universities) by the application deadline.
If the scholarship you are applying for requires you to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you must initiate the FAFSA application by the scholarship application deadline. Your FAFSA file must be completed by the On-Time File Completion date of April 1, 2010, to be considered for the scholarship.
ACCESS Program for Women in Science and Mathematics $3,500 cash stipend award for incoming and transfer students admitted as a matriculated (degree seeking) student for fall semester 2010. During the ACCESS program you will attend a seven-week integrated science course designed specifically for the ACCESS program during the summer before your first year at the University of Utah, which will be applied to your general education requirements. During the spring semester, you will be placed in a paid research laboratory position in one of hundreds of laboratories available across campus, based on your interest. |
College of Science Dean’s Scholarship $2,500 tuition waiver is awarded to eight juniors and/or seniors during the 2010-11 academic year. Applicants must be declared College of Science majors with a GPA of 3.7 or higher, and must have completed at least 30 semester hours at the University of Utah by the beginning of fall semester 2010. NOTE: With the exception of students paying out-of-state tuition, students who have a tuition waiver scholarship are ineligible. |
Crocker Science House Residential Living Opportunity The Scholar in Residence at the Crocker Science House is awarded to students who have been enrolled in a science-related curriculum at the University of Utah for a minimum of one semester. Priority is given to students who have declared a College of Science major. Each scholar receives a $1,000 cash stipend to defray the cost of living in the house. |
Crocker Undergraduate Internship Award $1,500 cash stipend awards are available to outstanding students who are declared College of Science majors, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have secured a summer internship with a science-based company. Applicant must have completed 36 semester hours at the University of Utah by the time of application and have at least one semester of undergraduate courses left to take following the internship. NOTE: This award is in addition to income earned from internship employer. |
Dan Hola Leadership Scholarship $2,000 tuition waivers are available for current sophomores and juniors who are of Pacific Island decent and have declared a College of Science major. Highly recommended that applicants file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
Don and Rebecca Reese Scholarship in Science Teaching $2,000 tuition waiver is awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student who is committed to teaching science and/or mathematics education in the State of Utah. Eligible applicants must be a US citizen and either 1) full-time undergraduate with a declared College of Science major, or 2) enrolled in the College of Science M.S. Degree Program for Secondary School Teachers. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is required to be considered for the scholarship. NOTE: Students who have other tuition waiver scholarships are ineligible. |
Eugene Loh Fly's Eye Cosmic Ray Scholarship (Current U Freshman ONLY) MULTI-YEAR TUITION WAIVER |
Eugene Loh Fly's Eye Cosmic Ray Scholarship (High School Seniors ONLY) MULTI-YEAR TUITION WAIVER |
Freshman Scholarships in Science and Mathematics $1,000 cash stipend awards for incoming freshman students. Eligible applicants must be admitted as matriculated (degree seeking) students for fall semester 2010 majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. |
Joseph T. Crockett M.D. Memorial Scholarship $2,000 cash stipend awards for students who will be a junior, senior and/or graduate student during the 2010-11 academic year. Applicants must be declared College of Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 30 semester hours at the University of Utah by the beginning of fall semester 2010. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is required to be considered for the scholarship. |
$6,000 Kennecott scholarships are available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The award offers the recipients the opportunity to meet and study with other members of the Society of Kennecott Scholars at the Kennecott House, Fort Douglas. Applicants must be a full time student and a declared College of Science major with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. |
Mihalopoulos Family Scholarship for Science and Math Teaching $2,000 cash stipend award for a student who will be a junior, senior or graduate student during the 2010-11 academic year. Applicants must be committed to teaching science and/or mathematics in the secondary school system in the State of Utah, and a declared College of Science major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. NOTE: Preference is given to men and to active members of the Greek Orthodox Church, although the scholarship is not restricted to such. |
Thatcher Company Scholarship in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (High School ONLY) FOUR YEAR, FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PLUS BOOKS! |
Thatcher Company Scholarship in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (University Freshmen ONLY) MULTI-YEAR TUITION WAIVER, PLUS BOOKS! |
$5,000 cash stipend award for a student who will be a sophomore, junior or senior during the 2010-11 academic year. Applicants must be a US citizen, non-resident of Utah (preference given to residents of Idaho), declared College of Science major, with a GPA of 3.3 or higher and no history of use or sale of illegal drugs. |
For more information contact the College of Science at (801) 581-6958 or office@science.utah.edu.

