On The Rise - High School Scholarship

On The Rise - High School Scholarship

2025-2026
Eligibility Notice: This application is intended for high school students who are currently attending MTECH. It is not for future students or adult learners.

If you are a soon to be graduating senior planning to attend MTECH as an adult student after high school, please complete the FAFSA and the MTECH General Scholarship Application instead.

Awards are need-based and may be up to $500, covering required course materials and program fees only—not tuition. Students may receive this award once per year, and all applicants will be screened for financial need.

📝Heads up A few questions might need info from your parent or guardian—like household income or government assistance. It’s totally okay to ask for help while filling this out!
✅Eligibility Checklist
To apply, you must:
- Be currently enrolled at MTECH
- Live in Utah and attend a Utah high school, online high school, or homeschool program
- Submit a letter of recommendation from your current MTECH instructor
- Not be an adult student or graduating senior transitioning to adult status
- Need financial help with required course materials or program fees (not tuition)
- Not have already received this award in the current school year
Name*

First NameLast Name
MTECH Student ID*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
High School Student Status
What is your current high school enrollment status? [Select one]*

I attend a public or private high school in UtahI attend an online high school and currently live in UtahI am homeschooled and currently live in UtahNone of the above
Please provide the name of your high school, online school, or homeschool program: *
What city in Utah do you currently live in? *
CITY
What county in Utah do you currently live in?*
COUNTY
Are you claimed as a dependent on the taxes of someone who resides outside of the state of Utah? If yes, which state? *
Type "n/a" if this does not apply to you.
MTECH Student Status
MTECH Program you are enrolled in:*
I am currently meeting the MTECH attendance and progress requirements of my program. (70% progress, 85% attendance).*

YesNo
A first-generation college student is someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree). [Select one]

Yes – Neither of my parents/guardians has earned a bachelor’s degreeNo – At least one of my parents/guardians has earned a bachelor’s degreeI'm not sure
Financial Need & Household Income

Note: This information helps us understand your financial situation and is used only for scholarship consideration. Your responses will be kept confidential.
Have you experienced housing instability or homelessness in the past 12 months?This may include living in shelters, cars, motels, temporarily with others due to loss of housing, or in places not meant for regular housing.*

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Do you currently have a stable place to live where you can stay long-term?*

YesNo
In the past 6 months, did you ever WORRY that your household would run out of food before you could afford to buy more? [Select one]*

Often trueSometimes trueNever truePrefer not to answer
In the past 6 months, did your household ever RUN OUT of food before you could afford to buy more.*

Often trueSometimes trueNever truePrefer not to answer
Please provide the total estimated annual household income of your parent(s) or guardian(s) who support you.*
How many people (including yourself) live in this household and are supported by this income? *
Do you or your family receive any government assistance? If so, please specify the type.

SNAP (Food Assistance)Medicaid or CHIP (Health Coverage)TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)SSI or SSDI (Disability Income)Housing (Section 8, subsidized housing etc.)WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)Free or reduced school lunchNo, we do not receive government assistance
Use Free and Reduce Lunch scale to determine financial need level if student does not provide an SAI.
Student Responsibilities & Support

Note: All types of support—paid or unpaid—are valued and considered in the scholarship review process.
Do you help your FAMILY with a business, job, or other responsibilities that support your household—even if you’re not paid?

Yes, I help with a parent or guardian's job or businessYes, I help with unpaid household responsibilities while other members of my family work. (e.g. caring for siblings, cooking, cleaning)No, I do not currently help with family work or responsibilities.
If you selected "Yes" to any of the items above, please describe what you do and how often (e.g., daily, weekly, evenings, weekends):
Do you currently have a job or earn money through part-time work, side gigs, or other sources? (Select one)

Yes, I have a job or earn money regularlyI occasionally earn money (e.g., babysitting, yard work, freelance)No, I do not currently earn money
Do you personally help pay for any of the following living expenses? (Select all that apply)

Housing (rent, house payment, utilities)Food & GroceriesTransportation (car payment, insurance, gas, bus fare)Other (please describe in the box below)No
If you selected any items above, please describe how much you contribute to living expenses and how often (e.g., monthly, occasionally, weekly):
Do you have family members or others helping you pay for required school fees or materials?
If yes, please describe the type and amount of support they provide (e.g., cover lab fees, buying supplies, occasional help).
How much do you personally pay toward your educational expenses?
What required fees or materials do you need help paying for?

Lab feesSafety equipment (e.g., googles, gloves, boots)Required textbooks, workbooksRequired online subscriptions or membershipsUniforms or program-specific clothingTools or supplies required for your courseSubscription/membershipCertification exam feesOther (please describe below)
What is the estimated cost of the fees or materials you need help paying for?
Personal Insight Questions

Take time to answer the questions below thoughtfully. Your responses help us understand your goals and circumstances, and they’re scored based on depth and relevance. Leaving this section blank will result in a zero.
Tell us about any challenges or hardships you're currently facing that make it difficult to pay for required school fees or materials. *

0/300
Tell us about your career goals. How does your MTECH program fit into your plan for the future? *

0/300
Instructor Recommendation
First and Last Name of your current MTECH instructor*
Attach Letter of Recommendation from your current MTECH instructor*

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Declaration of Truth

I am certifying that the information, statements, and documentation submitted on or in conjunction with this application are true, correct and complete, to the best of my knowledge.
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On The Rise - High School Scholarship

✅Eligibility Checklist

High School Student Status

MTECH Student Status

Financial Need & Household Income

Student Responsibilities & Support

Personal Insight Questions

Instructor Recommendation