Online Application and Deadlines
| December 1, 2025 | Application Opens |
| February 1, 2026 | Deadline: all current engineering students and incoming freshmen.* |
*Please note: some scholarship deadlines may vary. Please check below for additional opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
Freshman are students who will have graduated from high school and have not enrolled in another college or university after high school graduation.
Only students who were selected to receive a scholarship will be notified.
John and Marcia Price College of Engineering Merit Scholarships– Students who apply to the University of Utah by December 1 will automatically be considered for College of Engineering Merit Based scholarship. No further application is necessary.
This scholarship is available to all majors and students do not have to submit a conditional application because the college reviews the student general admissions application to make selections.
David Jorgensen Scholarship – This renewable first-year scholarship is funded by the David G. and Annette T. Jorgensen Family Foundation, David (BS ECE ’61) and Annette Jorgensen (BS ED ’61), to support and encourage engineering students in completing their degrees. A needs-based scholarship which asks you to address two questions: 1. Using as much of your personal and academic backgrounds as you feel comfortable, provide a one-page essay explaining the financial challenges and difficulties that have impacted you. 2. What role do you feel entrepreneurialism should play in our society?
Available to incoming first-year students pursing a degree in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Development.
Opens: December 1
Closes: February 1
To apply: Freshman who would like to be considered for need-based scholarships must demonstrate need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Then visit Scholarship Universe, fill out the general University of Utah Scholarship application (indicate interest in the College of Engineering), fill out the College of Engineering Application, and then search for the “David Jorgensen Scholarship.”
To apply: Visit Scholarship Universe, fill out the general University of Utah Scholarship application (indicate interest in the Price College of Engineering), and then search for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Transfer Scholarship.
Transfer students are those who have completed 30 credit hours or more at another university or college after high school graduation.
John and Marcia Price College of Engineering Merit Scholarships –Students who apply to the University of Utah by December 1 will automatically be considered for Price College of Engineering Merit Based scholarship. No further application is necessary.
If transfer students wish to be considered for department-level scholarships, they will need to complete the Price College of Engineering general scholarship application in Scholarship Universe by February 1st.
A current student is one that has been enrolled in the University of Utah for one or more semesters consistently as an undergraduate student. If it has been less than one year since you last enrolled, then you may still be eligible for scholarships without applying for readmission. Matriculated undergraduate students are eligible to register for classes for one year from the term of their last enrollment.
A current student who submits a John and Marcia Price College of Engineering scholarship application by February 1st will automatically be considered for department and college level awards.
Students who are in the BS/MS program, will not be eligible for scholarships once they begin the graduate career as a master’s student.
Students who are seeking a second bachelor’s degree will not be eligible for college level awards, and should check with the department to see if they would still be eligible for department level scholarships.
To be considered for need-based scholarships, students must demonstrate need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Current students who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by June 30th.
Only students selected to receive a scholarship will be notified.
Application Instructions
The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering has two types of scholarships from an application perspective; Auto-match scholarships and Optional Essay scholarships.
To be considered for Auto-match scholarships, all you need to do is complete the Price College of Engineering General Application in ScholarshipUniverse. Once submitted, the system will auto-match your application to the scholarships you qualify for.
Optional Essay scholarships are not automatically matched and require short essays or additional questions. After completing the general application, you can browse and choose which Optional Essay Scholarships you would like to apply for. Completing the optional essays is optional but it will maximize your scholarship chances.
Students who want to be considered for need based scholarships in the Price College of Engineering will need to have submitted their FAFSA application by February 1st.
Steps to apply for Scholarships:
- 1. Complete your general application: Log into the scholarships system using your uNID and CIS credentials. If this is your first time using the system, you’ll need to complete the privacy form before logging in.
- Once logged in, a popup with application questions will appear. Answer all the questions, or you can find and complete them later under the “Questions” tab in the menu. The first page will look like this:
- When given the prompt, “Are you interested or active in any of these educational fields”, be sure to select Engineering (along with any other applicable areas of study).
- Once logged in, a popup with application questions will appear. Answer all the questions, or you can find and complete them later under the “Questions” tab in the menu. The first page will look like this:
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- From the menu, click on the “Applications” tab and under "Ready to Start" section, scroll down to “Price College of Engineering General Scholarships” to start the application.
- From the first page, keep all scholarships associated checked. Scroll down to verify your information, then complete the remainder of the application.
- Uploads & Essays: When saving your DARs, personal statement, and resume, do not use punctuation (periods, commas, etc.) in the document title. The system will reject files with punctuation and reviewers will not be able to open them. Only upload PDF documents.
- References: To add an academic reference, click "Add+ and then "Request" to enter your reference writer's information. When filling out the form we advise you to:
- Set a deadline at least 1-2 weeks before the February 1st application deadline to give your writer adequate time to complete the letter.
- Write a personal message that includes: A reminder of your connection (e.g., "I was in your BME 1010 class in Fall 2023"), what you're applying for, why you're seeking their recommendation, any relevant accomplishments or experiences you'd like them to highlight, a thank you for their time and support.
- Note: References are due February 7th. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all references are submitted by the deadline. Always double-check the reference email address to ensure it is correct. If you find that your reference(s) cannot submit their information on time, you have the opportunity to go back after your application has been submitted and change your reference(s).
- Optional Essays: This section allows you to apply to scholarships outside of auto-match scholarships.
- Acknowledgments: Agree to the required information, including FERPA release, so your scholarship applications may be reviewed. department you qualify for. Note: This does not mean you will receive this scholarship, only that you meet the basic qualifications to be considered.
- Once the entire application is complete, it will auto-match you based on your qualifications to a scholarship within the engineering department you qualify for. Note: this does not mean you will receive this scholarship, only that you meet the basic qualifications to be considered.
- 3. View and apply to recommended scholarships. After completing both applications from Steps 1 and 2, click on the “Scholarships” tab from the menu. Under “Matches,” you may apply for scholarships for which you meet the requirements.
- Since this system is shared by the entire University, some scholarships may show up that don't really apply to you. To narrow the list, click “Filter” at the top of the page and add the College of Engineering under Organization.
- Note: this is not an exhaustive list of Price College of Engineering scholarships, just a list of scholarships for which the system thinks you meet the basic requirements.
- 4. Navigate the scholarship application process: Scholarships with an “apply” button require further action on your part in order to be considered. Click “apply” to begin the application process. Clicking “view” will not open an application–it provides an overview of the scholarship’s description and eligibility requirements. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements (e.g., major, GPA, enrollment requirements, and other stated criteria) before applying.
- Students who want to be considered for need based scholarships in the Price College of Engineering will need to have submitted their FAFSA application by February 1st.
- Students who have completed the steps above may click the ‘Apply for Engineering Scholarships’ button below to search for additional scholarships.
How to Apply Screencast:
Questions?
Contact Financial Aid and Scholarships
Phone: (801) 581-6211
Email: financialaid@utah.edu
Applications open in December
University-Level Scholarships
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Apply:
by following the financial aid checklist.
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