Opportunity Scholarship

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

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)

  • Award Amount/ Duration

    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

    Students must apply during their senior year of high school.

    Students cannot apply for this scholarship while attending Ensign College.

  • Have Questions?

    We recommend you visit OpportunityScholarship.org for more information and to learn how to contact the state scholarship team if you have questions.

Continued Eligibility

  • 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.