Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Utah high school seniors, now is the time to apply for a CTE Scholarship and Tuition
Award. Applicants receive a college scholarship to a Utah public college or university,
for up to one year’s tuition.
Overview and Timeline
Overview
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding
CTE students in Utah. The scholarships/awards are sponsored by the Utah State Board
of Education (USBE) with funds provided by participating higher education institutions.
The award amount varies by institution. Below is the list of participating institutions,
the number of scholarships/awards offered, and the amount of the scholarship/award.
Note: Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and Utah State University do not
participate.
Scholarship and award amount to be announced by November 1, 2024.
Bridgerland Technical College
5 Scholarships/Awards
$1,000
Davis Technical College
2 Scholarships/Awards
$1,500
Mountainland Technical College
15 Scholarships/Awards
$1,500 per Program
Ogden-Weber Technical College
1 Scholarship/Award
Full Tuition
Southwest Technical College
3 Scholarships/Awards
$1,000
Tooele Technical College
1 Scholarship/Award
Three Courses, Available for Renewal, Based upon Program
Uintah Basin Technical College
1 Scholarship/Award
Full Tuition
Salt Lake Community College
20 Scholarships/Awards
Tuition Only, No Books/Fees
Snow College, Richfield
3 Scholarships/Awards
Full Tuition
Southern Utah University
1 Scholarship/Award
Full Tuition
Utah Tech University
4 Scholarships/Awards
Full Tuition
Utah Valley University
20 Scholarships/Awards
$1,000 Fall Semester and
$1,000 Spring Semester
Weber State University
5 Scholarships/Awards
$1,000 Fall Semester and
$1,000 Spring Semester
Please note:
- CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are only offered to the higher education institutions listed above.
- The CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards may only be applied toward future programs and not toward any expense incurred as a high school student.
- Each scholarship/award has different criteria for what the scholarship/award can be used. Please refer to the Institution Criteria Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information.
- Applicants should work with their high school counselor and a CTE teacher when completing the application.
- Applicants should follow directions on the CTE Scholarship and Tuition Awards website with exactness to ensure the application is accepted and duly considered.
- Acceptance of the scholarship does not guarantee acceptance into space limited programs.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tips and Tricks to Prepare Students for the 2025 CTE Scholarship Application Webinar
11 a.m. - Noon
Friday, November 1, 2024
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards Application Goes Live
Friday,January 31, 2025
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards Application Due to USBE via Adobe Sign
February/March 2025
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards Recipients/Winners Notified by E-mail Provided
on Scholarship Application
Note: If you do not receive an award notice by Friday, April 25, 2025, you are not
a recipient of a scholarship.
Should you have any additional questions, contact:
Ashley Higgs
Specialist, CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail
Application Scoring and Preparation
Application Scoring
CTE scholarships are competitive. CTE scholarships and awards are based on total points, and every point counts. Make every effort to respond to each prompt to the best of your ability. Distinguish yourself from your peers by highlighting your experiences that helped you prepare for college-level study in your chosen career.
Strong scores are usually the result of some degree of discussion and reflection prior to filling out the application. Your response must be your original work. Consider developing a few rough drafts and having a parent, teacher, or school counselor review them and provide feedback prior to completing the scholarship application.
The highest scores are given to applicants whose responses contain multiple, directly related examples. The content of each response will strongly support the applicant’s qualifications for a scholarship. Responses will be clearly written and concise. A professional tone and style will be evident in your writing. Content that is unstructured, disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, spelling, and/or grammar will not score well.
Application Preparation
Prior to filling out the CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards application, please review the application questions that will require more consideration when filling out the application.
- If you participated in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) experience, be able to provide
the company name, company address, and supervisor's name. Describe how your WBL experience prepared you for your future CTE Career Pathway goals.
Please include positive and negative experiences, and how this WBL experience aligns
to your future pathway and career goals.
Up to 2 Points Possible - If you participated in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) during high
school, please include CTSO responsibilities, positive and negative experiences, and how has
participating in a CTSO helped develop durable skills to prepare you for your future
career goals. For example, durable skills could include accountability, communication, critical
thinking, dependability, problem solving, teamwork, etc.
Up to 3 Points Possible - What other leadership, citizenship, and/or service experiences did you participate
in during high school (grades 9-12)?
Up to 4 Points Possible - Outline and discuss your educational and occupational timeline and plan. Timeline and plan should include name of institution(s), certification or degree program
enrolled in, anticipated completion dates, etc.
Up to 4 Points Possible - Reflecting on your high school years (grades 9-12), how did CTE courses you completed
prepare you for life after high school? What advantages did they provide for your
college and career plans?
Up to 2 Points Possible - What advice would you offer to future students about taking CTE courses during high
school?
Up to 2 Points Possible - Was there an educator (teacher, counselor, administrator) who was especially influential
in your career choice? If so, who? What did they do to help you?
Up to 2 Points Possible
Should you have any additional questions, contact:
Ashley Higgs
Specialist, CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail
Qualifications and Application
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 CTE Scholarship and Tuition Awards. The application period for 2025 will be from November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025.
Eligibility Qualifications
- Lawfully present in the United States and must be a current Utah resident.
- A high school senior, currently enrolled in a Utah public secondary school.
- Eligible to graduate from a Utah public secondary school before September 1, 2025.
- Applicant must verify the CTE program he/she wants to enroll in is offered at the selected institutions. Please refer to the Institution Criteria Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information.
- The applicant may accept other private scholarships. However, be aware that at some participating institutions, applicants cannot accept a CTE Scholarship and Tuition Award and another scholarship from the same institution.
Application
Before beginning the 2025 CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards Application, all applicants need to meet all eligibility qualifications and have the documentation requirements ready to upload. This includes:
- Signed Media Release Form
- Letter of Recommendation, CTE Teacher
- CTE Career Pathway
- Signed, Unofficial Transcript(s) with All CTE Courses Highlighted
- All Industry and CTE Skill Certificates Earned
2025 CTE Scholarships and Awards Application Is Closed
Helps
YouScience Skill Certification Archive
Print Certificates and View Student Exam History Walkthrough
Documenting Certifications Video Tutorial (Print the Second Page for Documentation)
If students do not have access to their YouScience certification history, please reach out to YouScience Costumer Support at support@youscience.com or (801) 653-9356.
Should you have any additional questions, contact:
Ashley Higgs
Specialist, CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail
Institution Criteria Frequently Asked Questions
Each institution has different criteria on how the awards can be used. Please make sure to review each institution’s criteria below. The information below will let you know if a scholarship can be deferred, if a scholarship can begin in the summer, if it can be combined with another scholarship, etc.
Note: Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and Utah State University do not participate.
Should you have any additional questions, contact:
Ashley Higgs
Specialist, CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail
Publications and Resources
Publications
CTE Scholarships Flyer, Version 1
CTE Scholarships Flyer, Version 2
2025 CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards Winners List
Resources
Videos
Tips and Tricks to Prepare Students for the 2025 CTE Scholarship Application Webinar (YouTube)
Online Connections
Utah Programs and Majors Guide
What would you like to study? Browse institutions, search by subject or occupation,
and connect your CTE Career Pathway.
YouScience Skill Certification Archive
Print Certificates and View Student Exam History Walkthrough
Documenting Certifications Video Tutorial (Print the Second Page for Documentation)
Due to updates on the YouScience platform, students will only be able to print out the current school year's (2023-2024) skill certificates. If you have an applicant that needs a previous year's certificate, please complete the YouScience Utah Student Certification Request (Google Form), and team member will email the certification(s) with a 24-hour period.
Should you have any additional questions, contact:
Ashley Higgs
Specialist, CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail