Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship

Contact

University of Utah
Office of the VP for Student Affairs
201 South Presidents Circle
Park Building, Room 206
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-7793

Eligibility

The Miller Enrichment Scholarship is available to undergraduate resident students with demonstrated financial need and scholastic ability. Whenever possible, students will be selected from applicants whose ethnic background is under-represented in higher education in Utah or those who are first generation college students. In the event that no such students qualify for the award on that basis, the scholarship may be awarded to other students whose cultural background or life experiences demonstrate an affiliation with or an understanding of an ethnically diverse background, and who will contribute to an educationally diverse environment at the University of Utah.

Application Process

To qualify, applicants must be admitted to the University of Utah and be eligible for federal financial aid. Therefore, please observe the following steps and deadlines when applying for the Miller Enrichment Scholarship:

  • Apply for admission to the University of Utah as a matriculated undergraduate student by February 1st
    Please complete the U of U Admissions Application. Applicants must also be eligible for Utah residency status for the academic year for which they are applying. Standard admissions and residency procedures apply.

  • Apply for federal financial aid by March 1st (This requirement is waived for undocumented students)
    Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the federal processor on or before March 1st. Preference will be given to students who are fully PELL Grant eligible.

  • Complete and submit the Larry H. & Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship application by March 1st
    Please click here for an application form and information. Applicants must also submit a personal statement regarding their focus and interest in obtaining a higher education degree. Please see the application for details.
Value

The Miller Enrichment Scholarship award may include any or all of the following benefits:

  • Full Tuition and Fees (for undergraduate Utah residents)
  • On-Campus Room and Board (equivalent to a double occupancy room and 19 meals per week)
  • Textbook Allowance ($300 per semester)
  • Monthly Stipend ($300 per month for the first nine months)
Renewal

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. To renew this award, students must qualify annually by maintaining satisfactory academic achievement, acceptable progress toward a Bachelor’s degree and adherence to the University of Utah Student Code of Conduct.

Provided by

Larry H. and Gail Miller

Special Conditions

Students may receive only one tuition waiver scholarship. Should a student receive more than once such waiver, he/she may accept the waiver of greatest value.