The New Century scholarship encourages students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate’s degree in high school from an institution within the Utah System of Higher Education. The scholarship may be used at a 4-year public college or university within the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo and Westminster College.
Recent legislation and program policy has resulted in changes to the New Century Scholarship that are effective immediately. These changes will impact current participants, 2010 high school graduates and beyond. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read and understand the requirements of the scholarship. Do not rely on past scholarship information or application packets as they are out-of-date.
To learn more about the scholarship requirements visit the links below under the “Related Information” section.
- Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time (a minimum of 12 credits) in college no later than the fall term immediately following high school graduation unless they apply for and receive an approved Deferral.
- Scholarship recipients must continuously enroll full-time fall and spring. semesters or apply for and receive an approved leave of absence.
- Students can receive the New Century or the Regents’ Scholarship, but not both.
- Scholarship applicants and recipients shall be advised that award amounts are determined on an annual basis and are subject to legislative funding and number of qualified participants. Therefore, award amounts may be reduced, may vary from year to year, and are dependent on when the recipient is enrolled in college.
- Deadlines for providing proof of enrollment (a detailed class schedule) and proof of successful completion (copy of grades) are due at a specified time each semester.
Deadline and Criteria Requirement Reminders for 2010 Applicants:
- Applicants must achieve the requirements for the Associate’s degree by September 1, 2010.
- Applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility for the New Century Scholarship by October 15, 2010. This information must be postmarked by this date or your application will be denied. Earlier submissions are encouraged if course work is completed. This includes:
- Official High School Transcript that shows final credits, grades, cumulative GPA, ACT score (if applicable) and high school graduation date.
- Official College Transcript with Associate’s Degree posted, cumulative GPA and date of graduation.
- Proof of Full Time Enrollment (detailed class schedule) for fall semester 2010 showing you are enrolled for 12 or more credit hours at an eligible institution or a deferral application.
- Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
- Brith Certificate
- Permanent Resident Card
- Current U.S. Passport
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS 240)
- Certificate of Citizenship (N 560 or N0561)
- Certificate of Naturalization (N 550 or N 570)
Deadline and Criteria Requirement Changes– Effective for Graduating Class of 2011 and Beyond:
- Students must earn their Associate’s Degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher by the day their class graduates from high school.
- To be eligible, students must graduate from a Utah high school with at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. (For students who do not receive a grade point average this requirement may be met with a composite ACT score of 26.)
Information for 2011 High School Graduates
It is anticipated the New Century Scholarship application for the graduating class of 2011 will open on Monday, November 1, 2010. The Final Application Deadline (postmarked) is February 1, 2011. After applicants earn their Associate’s Degree, by high school graduation, they must submit supporting documents to complete their application file. Specific instructions regarding the required documents for a complete application file will be included in the Application Checklist (available on this website when the application is opened). All required documents must be postmarked by Thursday, September 1, 2011 to meet the final document deadline.
Related Information:
Forms:
- Associate’s Degree Verification Form
- Math & Science Curriculum Verification Form
- Deferral and Leave of Absence Form
- Appeal Application Form
- Confidential Release Form (FERPA)
Contact information:
- newcentury@utahsbr.edu
- 801-321-7221
- Mailing address:
New Century Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 145116
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5116