The Regents’ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically and financially by taking a core course of study and saving for college. The scholarship may be used at any public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo, LDS Business College, and Westminster College.
The Regents’ 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 801-321-71259.
Information for Prospective Applicants:
- Regents’ Scholarship 2012-2013 Program Guide
- This publication outlines the requirements for the scholarship, including the courses that will satisfy the scholarship requirements. A new guide is produced each April for the upcoming high school academic year. Therefore do not rely on past scholarship information or application packets or information as they are out-of-date.
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
2012-2013 Award Information:
Based on legislative funding, the award amounts for the 2012-2013 college academic year Fall and Spring semesters (Fall and Winter if the student attends Brigham Young University) are as follows:
- The Base award will be a $1,000 one-time payment;
- The Exemplary Academic Achievement award will be a flat dollar amount of $900 per semester;
- The continuation of the award is subject to the student renewing it each semester.
- The rate of $900 per semesters will be applied to all scholarship participants.
- The Regents’ Scholarship Utah Educational Savings Plan award is subject to contributions to your UESP trust account and is a one-time payment (maximum of $100 for each year in high school or $400 total).
Funding levels beyond Spring semester 2013 are unknown. Award levels are announced each April for the upcoming academic year and can be found on our website, www.higheredutah.org. Award 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.
Regents’ Scholarship Application Information:
The Regents’ Scholarship application for 2012 high school graduates is now closed. All application materials were due February 1, 2012.
Information for Scholarship Recipients:
Students who qualify for the Exemplary Academic Achievement award are required to renew the scholarship each semester. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the scholarship. Below are the rules on how to renew the scholarship.
Forms:
- Application for Leave of Absence (This form should be used by students who have been awarded and have used the scholarship for one or more semesters.)
- Regents’ Scholarship Student Information Release Form
- Regents’ Scholarship Appeal Form (Appeals are not accepted for late document submission. An appeal may be filed once a student receives a letter notifying him/her of the status of their application or in reference to their continued eligibility as an award recipient.)
Contact Information:
Email: regentsscholarship@utahsbr.edu
Phone: 801-321-7159 or 877-336-7378, select option 3
Mailing Address:
Regents’ Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 145114
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5114