Early College Scholarships

The application for the 2024-25 academic year will open Monday, May 13th, 2024. Students are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible as funds are limited. Academic Early College Scholarships may be awarded up to $1,000 per semester (up to $2,000 per academic year). These funds can only be applied towards the cost of tuition. Students may receive this scholarship for a maximum of six semesters. 

Eligibility Requirements*:
High School Sophomores:

• Have an index score of 110 or higher
• Have a cumulative high school GPA and WSU GPA (if applicable) of a 3.25 or higher to be awarded
• Need to keep and maintain a cumulative WSU GPA of a 3.25 or higher
• Be a legal U.S. citizen and have established Utah residency
• *NUAMES students are not eligible as Sophomores
   

High School Juniors and Seniors:

• Have an index score of 106 or higher
• Have a cumulative high school GPA and WSU GPA (if applicable) of a 3.25 or higher to be awarded
• Need to keep and maintain a cumulative WSU GPA of a 3.25 or higher
• Be a legal U.S. citizen and have established Utah residency

Apply**

1. Log into your eWeber portal and search for Financial Aid & Scholarships
2. Click on Specialized Scholarship Application 
3. Select the appropriate award year then click the "Specialized Scholarship Application" button
4. Answer the questions listed, and then scroll down and enter your anticipated enrollment
5. In the last essay box Departmental Scholarships enter Early College 
6. Click Submit
    

Accepting the Academic Early College Scholarship

1. Log into your eWeber portal and search for Financial Aid & Scholarships
2. Click on View & Accept Your Award
3. Select the appropriate Aid Year then click submit
4. Click on the Accept Award Offer tab
5. Click on the drop-down box, select Accept
6. Click Submit

*Eligibility requirements are subject to change each academic year.

**Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are not yet available due to changes to the specialized scholarship application.

Students that meet the admissions requirements and have a demonstrated financial need are able to apply for the BELIEF Early College Scholarship. Awards are determined based on parent/guardian income and individual financial need. 

Apply

1. Submit WSU's Specialized Scholarship Application (see instructions under the WSU Academic Early College scholarship above).
2. Submit the BELIEF Scholarship Application.
   • Students must submit documentation of financial need (i.e. free/reduced lunch, high school fee waiver, FAFSA, etc.)
3. If awarded, you will need to accept your scholarship in your eWeber portal ASAP.
4. You will receive an email from the WSU Scholarship Office with more information.

NUAMES High School will provide qualified NUAMES Early College students up to $1,250 per semester (required tuition and fees only). Students must have completed the Early College Admissions Process and register for Early College courses by the last day of the school year at NUAMES High School to be considered for fall semester.

Eligibility Requirements

• High school junior or senior. Sophomores are not eligible.
• Have an index score of 106 or higher. 
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher at NUAMES and Weber State.
• Be a legal resident of the United States and have established Utah residency for tuition purposes.
• Enrolled on a full time basis for one school year at NUAMES High School prior to enrolling in the Early College program.
• No F's or U's on their NUAMES High School transcripts that have not been made up.
• Can be used toward day, evening and online courses. Does not cover Independent Study courses. 
• Only available for the fall and spring semesters. Does not cover the summer semester.
• The scholarship is contingent upon funding and is reviewed each semester
• Required to pay back NUAMES High School for any WSU course in which a grade of D+, D, D-, E, W, UW, NC, or AU (audit) was earned.
• No application is necessary. Funds are automatically awarded to those who qualify.

Be aware of other costs (textbooks, course supplies, parking passes, etc). Students are responsible to pay for any additional tuition and fees not covered by the scholarships.