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General Overview of Scholarship Programs at UAC


Scholarship Programs at the University of Utah Asia Campus

At the University of Utah Asia Campus, we reward outstanding applicants for their academic excellence, leadership capacity, extracurricular activities, and commitment to community as well as awards and other non-academic factors.

Scholarship Programs for Incoming Students


UAC Entrance Scholarships

At the University of Utah Asia Campus, we reward outstanding applicants for their academic excellence.

Entrance Scholarships awarded to students studying at the University of Utah Asia Campus are applicable for six (6) semesters of full time study. The Entrance Scholarship cannot be applied to the time spent studying at the Salt Lake City campus in the USA.

UAC New Horizon Scholarship


The University of Utah Asia Campus awards the UAC New Horizon Scholarship to students based on: leadership capacity, extracurricular activities, individual talents, ability to contribute to the diversity of the campus, and other external factors.

In order to be considered for the New Horizon Scholarship, students must complete an application and submit two essays. The scholarship is awarded in varying amounts based on the UAC Scholarship Committee’s review.

The UAC New Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students who begin in either the fall or the spring semester and may be awarded to the US and non-US citizens and is applicable for six (6) semesters of full-time study. This Scholarship cannot be applied to the time spent studying at the Salt Lake City campus in the USA.

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*Please note that the application for the UAC New Horizon Scholarship is only open to the students who have been directly admitted to undergraduate programs at the University of Utah Asia Campus. All applications submitted prior to admission will be reviewed only after the applicant is successfully admitted to the University of Utah Asia Campus.

UAC Opportunity Scholarship


The University of Utah Asia Campus awards the UAC Opportunity Scholarship to students based on demonstrated financial need.

In order to be considered for the Opportunity Scholarship students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  and submit two essays. The scholarship is awarded in varying amounts based on the UAC Scholarship Committee’s review.

The UAC Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to students who begin in either the fall or the spring semester and may be awarded to US and non-US citizens and is applicable for six (6) semesters of full-time study. This Scholarship cannot be applied to the time spent studying at the Salt Lake City campus in the USA.

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*Please note that the application for the UAC Opportunity Scholarship is only open to the students who have been directly admitted to undergraduate programs at the University of Utah Asia Campus. All applications submitted prior to admission will be reviewed only after the applicant is successfully admitted to the University of Utah Asia Campus.

Scholarship Programs for Current Students


 

UAC Academic Excellence Scholarship

This $1,000 per semester scholarship is awarded to continuing UAC students to recognize their individual academic excellence.

  • The university selects students who are qualified for scholarships for their academic excellence each semester.
  • The university selects students with 3.9 and above cumulative grade point average.
  • Students will only be eligible for this award after they have completed 30 credits, 15 credits must come from UAC.
  • Scholarship will be awarded for one semester.
  • Students returning from the main campus for their final semester will be considered for this scholarship.
Inspire Scholarship

The Inspire Scholarships is awarded to currently enrolled UAC students who demonstrate leadership qualities in and out of the classroom and inspire fellow UAC students to strive for greatness by being a role-model. Scholarships are awarded based upon the UAC Scholarship Committee’s review of applicants’ demonstrated leadership qualities, academic excellence, individual talents, and financial circumstances.

The Inspire Scholarship funds can only be used while students are studying at the UAC. Students are eligible to receive the scholarship for up to six (6) semesters of full-time study.

All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. You can only receive one inspire scholarship, thus if you are already receiving one please do not apply again.

* For more information about the Inspire Scholarship, please reach out to Dr. Randy McCrillis, Dean of Students.

Salt Lake City Bound Scholarships (3 options)

The University of Utah Asia Campus awards Salt Lake City-Bound Scholarships to UAC students to be used while they are attending their mandatory two semesters at the Salt Lake City Campus. Scholarships are awarded in amounts from $500 to $8,000 based upon the UAC Scholarship Committee’s review of applicants’ demonstrated qualities, academic excellence, individual talents, and other external factors such as financial circumstances.

Salt Lake City-Bound Scholarships may be awarded to US and non-US citizens. In order to be considered for these scholarships students must complete the appropriate application.

Students may apply for multiple scholarship however they are only eligible to receive one scholarship and the scholarships are nonrenewable.

 

i) UAC Global Trailblazer Scholarship $10,000 and $5,000

The UAC Global Trailblazer Scholarship is aimed at supporting academically above average students who would otherwise be financially unable to support their college education while attending their mandatory classes in Salt Lake City.  The main objective of the award is to encourage motivation and passion in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree.

ii) UAC Interconnected Community Scholarship $1,000

The UAC Interconnected Scholarship has been designed to aid academically above average students who have high financial need while attending their mandatory classes in Salt Lake City. This award is meant to provide students with partial assistance while completing their studies.

iii) UAC Make a Difference $500

The Make a Difference Scholarship has been designed to help students during their mandatory semesters in Salt Lake City.  The award is provided to those students who demonstrate creative responses to the scholarship questions and who demonstrate a commitment to the University of Utah.

* For more information about the SLC Bound Scholarship, please reach out to Dr. Randy McCrillis, Dean of Students.

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