This scholarship is awarded to students in the Student Success Program who have demonstrated academic engagement and effort during their first semester of college. Three scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of Spring 2024 for $1000, $500, and $250. This scholarship is by invitation only for those qualifying students in the Student Success program who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at midterm grade checks.
The Rising Star Scholarship requires 3 submissions:
- Application Form (form below)
- Testimonial Recording
- Scholarship Essay
The application, testimonial, and essay must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 30th.
The video testimonial is a 60-90 second video recording you make on your phone answering the following questions:
- What is your name and intended major?
- What is the secret to your success in college?
- How has the Student Success Program supported your success?
- What advice would you give a new freshman about how to best succeed at Utah Tech?
The essay is as follows:
Two-page, double-spaced essay on (1) Define your academic goal for your first semester, (2) Describe how you stayed on track with your academic goal, specifically addressing academic engagement (class attendance, participation, time management, attitude, Study Hall/tutoring, and campus involvement) and effort towards your goal, despite experiencing roadblocks or obstacles. Use specific examples in your essay. Remember, the quality of your writing will be part of winning the scholarship. Use proofreaders and the writing center!
Email jamie.kearra@utahtech.edu your testimonial video and scholarship essay with Rising Star in the subject line. The Rising Star Scholars will be notified in December 2024, and the scholarship will be awarded Spring semester and is contingent upon enrollment for Spring 2025 at Utah Tech University.
The application is below.