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💰 Utah Valley University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 21 ACT

Utah Valley University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for in-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 21 ACT.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Utah Valley University — no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship - Exemplary
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.7+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1280+
An annual merit scholarship of $5,000 for Utah resident incoming freshmen.
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Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship - Outstanding
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.6+ • ACT 21+ • SAT 1080+
An annual merit scholarship of $3,500 for Utah resident incoming freshmen.
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Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship - Presidential
Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 31+ • SAT 1400+
A freshman merit scholarship covering full tuition and general student fees for Utah residents.
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Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship - Distinguished
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A non-renewable scholarship of $2,000 for the year for Utah resident transfer students.
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Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship - Outstanding
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual merit scholarship of $3,500 for Utah resident transfer students.
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Other scholarships at Utah Valley University (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Dean's Merit Scholarship
Major-specific scholarships for Utah residents with varying criteria determined by each department.
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Honors Housing Scholarship
A housing scholarship covering approximately 50% of rent at a local apartment complex for Honors Program students.
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Honors Tuition Scholarship
$1,000-$1,250/yr
A tuition scholarship for Utah residents admitted to the Honors Program.
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Sterling Scholar - High School Winners
$1,000/semester
A one-year scholarship of $1,000 per semester for incoming freshmen who were recognized as Sterling Scholar High School Winners.
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Sterling Scholar - Region Runners-Up
$1,750/semester
A scholarship of $1,750 per semester for incoming freshmen who were recognized as Sterling Scholar Region Runners-Up.
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Sterling Scholar - Region Winners
$2,000/semester
A scholarship of $2,000 per semester for incoming freshmen who were recognized as Sterling Scholar Region Winners.
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Common questions about Utah Valley University scholarships

How much merit aid does Utah Valley University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. Utah Valley University lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Utah Valley University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Utah Valley University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 28% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Utah Valley University?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Utah Valley University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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