26-27 USHE Employee Scholarship

  • 2026-2027 USHE Employee Scholarship Application

  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

    DEADLINE - JUNE 12, 2026

    This application is for USHE employees who wish to attend a USHE institution as a student, which is different from where they are currently employed. Recipients may receive a scholarship of up to 50% of tuition and fees, subject to an annual award cap set due to program demand. This application is only for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must reapply for the scholarship annually to continue receiving funds.

    Key Application Requirements

    All applicants must:

    1. Be employed full-time at a USHE institution (awardees must remain employed full-time at a USHE institution to remain eligible).
    2. Be admitted as a student to a USHE institution that is different from the institution where the applicant is currently employed and has declared intent to enroll.
    3. Pursue a program of study leading to a certificate, degree, or other credential related to their current job duties or a related career progression.
      • Must be enrolled as a matriculated student. Continuing education, professional education, or other non-credit courses/certificates are not eligible.

    4. In accordance with Utah State code, renewal recipients may receive an award for up to 4 years from their initial award date, they use the award for 8 semesters, or complete an eligible program, whichever occurs first.

    Information required for this application:

    • Enrollment information for the 2026-2027 academic year.
    • A brief explanation for why you are enrolling at a different institution from where the applicant is employed (500 words or less).
    • A letter of approval on institutional letterhead (by your employing institution) from a Dean, Assistant Vice President, Director (or any more senior employee) stating that your educational pursuit is related to your current job duties or related career progression.
      • Please use this resource to ensure all required information is included.

    A completed and approved application does not guarantee funding.

    Note: This application must be completed in a single session. Applicants will not be able to save their progress and complete the application later. Before starting the application, please have all the information necessary to complete it.

  • Student and Employment Information

    This information is required and may be shared with your employer for verification purposes.
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • Have you previously received the USHE Employee Scholarship?*

  • Demographic Information

    Completion of these questions is voluntary. This information will only be shared in summarized reports to inform future advocacy, policy, and funding. Any information shared will be kept private and secure and will not be shared with any other identifying information. This information will not impact your eligibility for the scholarship.
  • Gender

  • Race/Ethnicity (You may select multiple.)

  • Are you a first-generation college student? (first-generation means your parent(s) did not complete college.)

  • Education Information

    Please enter your enrollment information for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • I have been accepted to attend a USHE institution that is different from the USHE institution where I am employed.*
  • When will you be taking classes?*
  • Degree Type (pursuing during 26-27 academic year)*

  • Enrollment:*
  • Is this field of study related to your current job or a related career progression?*
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  • Do you intend to complete or have you completed a 2026-2027 FAFSA?*
  • Do you anticipate receiving other scholarships/grants?*

  • Acknowledgment and Signature

  • By signing below, you acknowledge the following:

    • I certify that all statements and dates herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
    • I understand that any change in my employment status may impact my eligibility to continue receiving the USHE Employee Scholarship.
    • I understand that the submission of an application alone does not confirm my eligibility and that additional documentation or information may be required. This information will be requested via the email provided through this application. 
    • The USHE scholarship team will communicate with me via the email address or phone number provided in this application. I will contact the USHE scholarship team (scholarships@ushe.edu) if I need to update this information. 
    • I give permission for USHE scholarship employees to share information with my employing institution and the college/university I will attend for purposes of awarding and administering the scholarship. 
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