CATapult Scholarship
Powering Students Past Obstacles
More than half of students who drop out of college leave because of cost. At Weber State University, we work to keep tuition affordable. But financial obstacles often cause students to take time off or leave school forever.
While students are most likely to leave during their first year, 400 to 500 WSU students who are at least 75% of the way through their degree program drop out every semester. That’s why President Brad Mortensen launched the CATapult Scholarship initiative in 2020 — to provide a burst of momentum that helps students overcome obstacles, stay in school and complete their degrees.
Thanks to generous support from donors, more than 2,100 students have been able to stay on track to graduation. Consider making a gift to help even more.
CATapult Impact
CATapult Scholarships are:
- For current students who have completed 50% or more of their graduation requirements
- Flexible to address unique circumstances
As of fall 2024, more than $3 million had been
distributed to 2,123 students
- 99% of recipients have either graduated or are still enrolled.
- 55% of recipients have graduated with a degree.
- 47% have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- Recipients on average are 60% of the way through their degree.
- 43% of the recipients are 25 or older.