Undergraduate Scholarships for College of Humanities Students
Simin S. Mostofi Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Simin S. Mostofi, a $1,500 undergraduate scholarship for tuition is awarded to an East High School student who has worked to overcome obstacles in pursuit of academic excellence.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/32598.
Application: Simin S. Mostofi Memorial Application Must be an East High School student/graduate to apply.
Deadline: 17 March 2023
Amount: $1,500
Target: Incoming first-year undergraduate students
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Allan A. & Renee Wright Hagander Book Award
A $500 Book Award is given to deserving undergraduate students in the College of Humanities for the purpose of helping students complete their university studies in the face of rising costs and increasing financial pressures.
How to Apply
Application: This award is by nomination only and is rotated between the College of Humanities departments. Submit nominations to the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Deadline for nominations: 1 February 2024
Amount: $500
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Need-based
Contact your Department Undergraduate Director or Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
LoPrest Book Award
A $500 Book Award is given to deserving undergraduate students in the College of Humanities for the purpose of helping students complete their university studies in the face of rising costs and increasing financial pressures. Ms. LoPrest's love of learning is reflected in her choice of books as the focus of the scholarship. The award is funded by a generous donation provided by Adelma Taylor LoPrest.
How to Apply
Application: This award is by nomination only and is rotated between the College of Humanities departments. Submit nominations to the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Deadline for nominations: 1 February 2024
Amount: $500
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Need-based
Contact your Department Undergraduate Director or Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Ophelia Flores Laurella Pathfinder Scholarship in Humanities
The Ophelia Flores Laurella Pathfinder Scholarship in Humanities was established by Carl L. and Vanessa B. Laurella in 2015 as a way to honor Carl’s late mother, Ophelia. The scholarship is available to first-generation college students studying Humanities at the University of Utah with demonstrated financial need. While Ophelia could not attend college herself, she made sure her children could. Carl, a U of U Communication alum, was the first in his family to graduate from college and has established this scholarship with his wife to help encourage other first-generation college students to graduate in the Humanities.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/29763.
Deadline for nominations: 17 March 2023
Amount: $1,000
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
The Steffensen Cannon Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Ellen Christina Steffensen Cannon. These scholarships support study at the University of Utah. Graduate and undergraduate students, including incoming freshmen who are studying in the College of Humanities and the Graduate School of Education, are eligible to apply. Students in other disciplines who intend to go into teacher education as well as descendants of Ellen Steffensen Cannon are also eligible.
Renewable for one year. 12 to 15 awards are given annually.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply using the online application.
Application: Steffensen Cannon Application
Deadline: 17 December 2023 by 5 pm MST
Amount: Undergraduates: $10,000, Graduates: $24,000, plus tuition and subsidized health insurance
Target: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Nanieve G. Momberger Scholarship
The Nanieve G. Momberger Scholarship provides support for high-achieving students within the College of Humanities. This scholarship honors the memory of Nanieve G. Momberger, who left a powerful legacy of service and compassion toward others, and instilled in those around her a desire for knowledge and the pursuit of intellectual inquiry. The Momberger Scholarship is intended to honor that legacy and help make possible an education in the humanities for deserving students who share her passion for academic excellence.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/31652.
- Application: Nanieve G. Momberger Application
- Deadline: 10 March 2023
- Amount: $1,000
- Target: Undergraduates
- Type: Merit
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
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Foreign Language and Area Studies Scholarships
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) scholarships are federally funded awards offered through the University of Utah's Asia Center and Center for Latin American Studies. They provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students who study modern foreign languages and related area studies. FLAS awards can be used for study at the University of Utah and learning abroad programs.
How to Apply
Application: FLAS Application
Deadline: 27 January 2023
Amount: Tuition + stipend
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Merit
Contact us at flas@utah.edu for more information.
Jean and John B. Henkels Legacy Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is given to deserving undergraduate students in the College of Humanities for the purpose of helping students complete their university studies in the face of rising costs and increasing financial pressures.
How to Apply
Application: This award is by nomination only and is rotated between the College of Humanities departments. Submit nominations to the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Deadline: 15 February 2024
Amount: $500 for tuition
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Need-based
Contact your Department Undergraduate Director or Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
This scholarship is awarded each year to a student graduating from the College of Humanities and starting full-time graduate school Fall semester 2021 at the University of Utah.
How to Apply
Application: Submit nomination applications to the College of Humanities Office (2100 LNCO).
Application: Marvin J. Ashton Application
Deadline: 12 March 2021
Amount: $1,000 to $3000 (amount varies from year to year) for tuition
Target: Graduating seniors or first year graduate students in the College of Humanities
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Shirley Gaufin Scholarship
Shirley Gaufin is a 1967 alum of French at the University of Utah. She retired in 2012 from a long and successful career in Human Resources for various corporations. She is now paying it forward by providing 1-2 $2,000 scholarships each year for a Humanities student.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/29866.
Deadline: 17 March 2023
Amount: $1,500
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Merit
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
H2S Scholarship
The H2S Scholarship provides support for Humanities Scholars in their second year of study. Applicants must be enrolled in the Humanities Scholars program and be a declared major in the College of Humanities by the time of application.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/30413.
Deadline: 17 March 2023
Amount: $2,000
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Hum Scholars 2nd Year Students
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
Townsend Scholarship in Humanities
The Townsend Family Scholarship in Humanities is made possible by a generous donation by Kevin and Jennifer Townsend and family. Kevin is a University of Utah Humanities alum and he and his family are committed to paying it forward to make sure more students have access to a life-changing education at the U.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through Academicworks at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/31972.
Deadline: 17 March 2023
Amount: $1,000
Target: Undergraduates
Type: Need-based
Contact Natalie Montoya at natalie.montoya@utah.edu for more information.
University & External Scholarships
Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Lassonde Entrepreneur Insitute ScholarshipsLGBT Resource Center
Communication Department Scholarships and Fellowships
English Department Scholarships and Fellowships
History Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Linguistics Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Philosophy Department Scholarships and Fellowships
World Languages & Cultures Department Scholarships and Fellowships
Floyd O'Neil Fellowship
The American West Center at the University of Utah is pleased to offer two graduate student fellowships honoring the late Professor Floyd A. O'Neil (1927-2018), Director Emeritus of the Center and Professor Emeritus of History.
O'Neil fellowships provide up to $2,000 to pursue research on an aspect of the American West, including the region’s history, politics, environment, society, culture, literature, geography, or peoples. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit applications. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Utah and remain so throughout the period of the fellowship.
Students are required to complete a research paper within the academic year. This paper may also be used as a seminar paper, thesis chapter, journal article, etc. A copy of the paper must be given to the American West Center, and the student is required to acknowledge the American West Center’s support in that paper, and all subsequent research and publications that might result. The recipient will also give a presentation on their research in Spring 2024. Upon request the recipient may be provided office space at the Center and may receive individual guidance from the Center's faculty and staff.
How to Apply
Application: Floyd O'Neil Fellowship Application
Deadline: 31 May 2023
Amount: Varies
Target: Graduate Students
Type: Merit
Questions: Please email michelle.judd@utah.edu
External Scholarships
View scholarships provided by the university, departments, and
other organizations outside the College of Humanities.
