Opportunity Scholarship
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The Opportunity Scholarship is a state program that encourages students to complete advanced courses in high school to prepare academically for college. Students must apply for this scholarship during their senior year of high school.
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Eligibility
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Recipients must- Graduate from a Utah high school,
- Meet all academic requirements listed on the Opportunity Scholarship website,
- Complete a FAFSA,
- Apply and meet all deadlines,
- Enroll or obtain approved deferment at an eligible school starting the fall semester immediately after high school graduation. (Ensign College is an eligible institution)
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits).
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Award Amount/Duration
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The amount can help cover the cost of tuition and fees after state aid is applied -with a maximum award amount set annually.
The scholarship may be awarded up to four semesters subject to meeting renewal requirements. -
How to Apply
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Students must apply during their senior year of high school.
Students cannot apply for this scholarship while attending Ensign College.
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Have Questions?
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We recommend you visit OpportunityScholarship.org for more information and to learn how to contact the state scholarship team if you have questions.
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Continued Eligibility
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- Scholarship eligibility expires 5 years from high school graduation for all students.
- Student must maintain enrollment at an eligible campus or receive an approved deferment or leave of absence.
- Student must maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress
to remain in good standing.
- If a student doesn’t meet a minimum GPA requirement, they will be placed on probation and still be eligible to receive funds.
- If they fail to meet the GPA requirement at the time of the second award disbursement, they will no longer be eligible to receive funds in the future.
- Scholarship eligibility expires 5 years from high school graduation for all students.