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 and Westminster College.
The New Century Scholarship may continue to be refined and altered on an annual basis as result of legislation. Therefore, it is important that you use this website as your resource for the most up-to-date information. Should you have questions regarding this program please call 801-321-7221.
Information for Prospective Applicants:
The New Century Scholarship Application for 2012 High School Graduates is now closed. Applicants were to submit their completed application by the February 1, 2012 (postmarked) deadline. Applications submitted after this date will not be reviewed and will not be considered for the new Century Scholarship.
To be eligible for the New Century Scholarship applicants must:
- Graduate from a Utah high school with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Achieve the requirements for the associate’s degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average by the date they graduate from high school. (Students who were home schooled or complete high school through an on-line institution must take the ACT exam by June 15 of the year their peer group graduates from high school with a minimum score 26 and provide documentation by September 1.)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen that is eligible for Federal Aid.
- Once the student has graduated they must submit supporting verification documents below to complete their application file postmarked by September 1. Earlier submissions are encouraged.
- An official high school transcript showing cumulative GPA and graduation date.
- An official college transcript showing the cumulative GPA and the date degree was earned.
- Provide documentation of U.S. citizenship or proof of that the student is an eligible non-citizen (eligible for Federal Financial Aid).
- Proof of full-time enrollment (12 or more hours for the Fall 2012 semester at an eligible institution.
Each year we publish program information for the upcoming academic school year, as a prospective applicant, it is your responsibility to read and understand the requirements of the scholarship. If upon reading the information, you still have remaining questions you are encouraged to work with your guidance counselor or contact our office (see contact information below).
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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read and understand the requirements of the scholarship. If upon reading the information, the student has remaining questions they are encouraged to work with their guidance counselor, early college advisor or contact our office. (Note: The notation of “New” next to a document on the website is an indication that clarifying information has been added to the document. It does not indicate the program rules or that the criteria has changed.)
Helpful Tips:
- Begin by reading the scholarship program information. This will help you know how to prepare, what to expect, as well as how the scholarship program works. Many times applicants have not taken the time to read the instructions, rules and requirements of the scholarship which causes them to make mistakes in applying and qualifying for the scholarship.
- Work closely with your middle and high school counselors. They will help you build your plan (SEOP). Your counselors should know which courses you can take.
- Work closely with an academic advisor at the college or university you choose for your Associate’s degree. Your advisor will know which courses you should take.
- Remember to meet all deadlines. You might be used to being able to turn in your homework late and just get a few points deducted. This is not the case with the New Century Scholarship. The deadlines are firm and must be met. So mark your calendars and make sure you plan ahead so you can meet the deadlines.
- Follow the applicants checklist and submit all required documents. Many applicants forget to submit all required documents for a complete application file. Make sure when submitting your high school transcript that it contains your graduation date.
Information for Scholarship Recipients:
Students who qualify for the New Century Scholarship award are required to renew the scholarship each semester. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the scholarship. Below in the “Related Information” section are the rules on how to renew the scholarship.
The award amounts for the 2011-2012 college academic year (Fall and Spring semesters or Fall and Winter if you are attending Brigham Young University) are as follows:
- The New Century Scholarship award will be a $1250 per semester and is subject to the student renewing it each semester and the flat rate will be applied to all scholarship participants.
The awards amounts are determined on an annual basis and are subject to legislative funding and the total 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. Funding levels for the 2012-2013 school year are not yet known, the award amount will be determined in April at which time the applicants will be notified by mail. However, the maximum New Century Scholarship award amount that a student may receive is $1250 per semester.
Related Information:
- New Century Program Overview
- Rules for Renewing the New Century Scholarship
- New Century Scholarship Q & A
Forms:
- NCSP Application Checklist for 2012 graduates
- 2012 NCSP Application
- 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