The Opportunity Scholarship: State-wide achievement based scholarship. Requires the following:
3.3 minimum GPA
Advanced Courses (AP or CE), one in English, one in Math, one in Science. Click here for a list of accepted courses and what is offered at Davis High School.
Awarded funds will vary, but must be used toward tuition and fees at Utah public or select private institutions.
See OpportunityScholarship.org for more information.
Utah Promise Scholarship: Financial need-based scholarship. May cover up to two years of tuition and fees. See link for more information.
TH Bell Scholarship: Scholarship for future teachers. May cover up to four years of tuition and fees. See link for more information.
The Edge Scholarship (CE): Weber State University Scholarship of up to $8,000 over eight semesters for students who have taken 12 or more CE credits with WSU. See link for more information.
State Scholarships: The Keys to Success website and App lists many scholarship opportunities.
Davis School District Scholarship Database: Use this database to search for scholarships matching various criteria.
Here a just a few scholarship opportunities for students in jr. high:
Cirkled In: award of $2,500, grades 9–12
Prudential: award up to $15,000, students 14–18 years old
Gen & Kelly Scholarship: award of $1,000, grades 9–12
Below is a list of academic scholarships available for freshman as of 1/28/2026. Please note that the most up-to-date information will be found at each college and university's website.
Scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of several factors that include academic performance, rigor of program, and financial need.
3.5+ GPA = up to $2,068.25, Honors at Entrance Tuition Waiver
4.0 GPA and 28+ ACT = 100% Tuition, Presidental Scholarship
3.6-3.99 GPA or 4.0 GPA and < 28 ACT = 50% Tuition, Dean Scholarship
3.3-3.59 GPA = 33% Tuition, Achievement Scholarship
3.0-3.29 GPA = 10% Tuition, Honors Scholarship
3.90-4.00 GPA or 33-36 ACT = $4,456/year, Fellow's Scholarship
3.80-3.89 GPA or 30-32 ACT = $3,230/year, Founders' Scholarship
3.60-3.79 GPA or 27-29 ACT = $2,000/year, Deans' Scholarship
3.40-3.59 GPA or 23-26 ACT = $1,000/year, Centurium Scholarship
4.00 GPA = $10,000/year, President John R. Park Scholarship
3.90-3.99 GPA = $8,000/year, Provost's Scholarship
3.80-3.89 GPA = $6,000/year, Bonneville Scholarship
3.70-3.79 GPA = $4,000/year, Red Rock Scholarship
3.50-3.69 GPA = $3,000/year, Great Salt Lake Scholarship
Utah State University (see index chart for requirements)
Presidential Scholarship, 100% Student Tuition and Fees
Deans Scholarship, $7,000/year
Scholar Schoarship, $5,000/year
Merit Scholarship, $3,500/year
Land Grant Scholarship, $2,500/year
Trustee Scholarship, $1,500/year
Index 68+ = Full Tuition, Presidential Scholarship
Index 64-67 = $3,400/year, Chancellors Scholarship
3.7-4.0 GPA = $2,400/year, Trustees Scholarship
3.4-3.6 GPA = $1,500/year, Deans Scholarship
3.0-3.3 GPA = $1,000/year, Merit Scholarship
Utah Valley University (see index chart for requirements)
Presidential (P) Scholarship, Full Tuition and Student Fees
Exemplary (E) Scholarship, $5,000/year
Outstanding (O) Scholarship, $3,500/year
Index 128+ = $6,557/year, Presidential Scholarship
Index 122-127 = $3,500/year, Trustees Scholarship
Index 114-121 = $2,000/year, Deans Scholarship
Index 105-113 = $1,500/year, Merit Scholarship
Index 99-104 = $1,000/year, Success Scholarship
3.9+ GPA = $32,000, President's Scholarship
3.7-3.89 GPA = $28,000, Provost's Scholarship
3.5-3.69 GPA = $25,000, Dean's Scholarship
3.00-3.49 GPA = $20,000, Faculty Scholarship
< 3.0 GPA = $15,000, Westminster Award
Look for jobs with tuition reimbursement as a benefit.
Consider employment on campus. Some colleges and universities offer reduced tuition for employees or family members of employees.
Look for scholarships or grants available in your community, through your parent or guardian's employer, or through your own employer.
Start saving early. Use the my529 College Savings Estimator tool to help you decide how much you might need for college.
Often times scholarships or admissions committees are looking for ways that students are involved in their school or community. Here are some ideas for getting involved:
Volunteer (see PDF for ideas and click here for a printable Service Log to keep track of your service activities and hours)
Participate in band, orchestra, or choir
Start or join a school club
Join a sports team
Help with the school yearbook
Run for class office
Participate in youth groups in your community or church