University of Utah’s Merit and Need-based scholarships make an impact for hardworking students
The gift of a college education can make a world of difference for many students in our state. Just ask Corbin Child, a freshman studying computer science at the University of Utah. After graduating from Weber Innovations High School, Corbin earned the For Utah Scholarship, a merit- and need-based scholarship backed by a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation.
For Corbin, it was the ultimate reward for righting the ship on his academic journey. Previously a 2.4 GPA student as a ninth grader, he buckled down and started taking his studies seriously. It paid off. As a senior, he scored a 3.98 GPA to bring his overall grade point average up to 3.2.
That, and his federal student aid qualification, made him a perfect fit for the For Utah Scholarship.
“It was really amazing,” he says of earning his scholarship. “I felt like all my work, studying, focusing on homework, had all paid off.”
Corbin works a part-time job, just to have a little bit of extra spending money, but is grateful for the boost he’s gotten from the scholarship. Not having to take out loans has been a huge relief. He says had it not been for the scholarship, he likely wouldn’t be attending the University of Utah, which was his number one choice after high school due to its best-of-state Data Science and Computer Science programs.
Scholarship opportunities like the For Utah Scholarship Corbin received are made possible by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations who direct their philanthropy to help students in their pursuit of higher education at the University of Utah.
Donors may establish a named scholarship at the University of Utah after themselves, a family member, or even their company. Scholarships may be endowed, which create a lasting legacy supporting students for years to come. Or, donors may provide annual scholarships that are awarded immediately to deserving students.
Contact Maria Mullahi at maria.mullahi@admin.utah.edu to discuss scholarship-giving opportunities.
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