CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
Utah State Board of Education (USBE), with participating Utah public colleges
Competitive scholarships of $1,000 up to full tuition for one year at participating Utah public colleges for outstanding high school seniors in career and technical education (CTE).
- How much
- $1,000 to full tuition for up to one year, depending on the institution
- Who qualifies
- Senior at a Utah public high school graduating before Sept 1, 2027; CTE coursework, pathway completion and certifications scored. Some schools bar combining with another scholarship from the same school.
- For high school seniors, students starting college, trade school students
- For career and technical education programs students
- lawfully present in the United States
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual: application opens early November, due late January; recipients notified February-March (2027: Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027).
- How to apply
- Apply through USBE's online application (Adobe Sign) between November 2, 2026 and January 29, 2027 with a signed media release, a CTE teacher recommendation letter, a signed unofficial transcript with CTE courses highlighted, and documentation of CTE pathway and skill certifications
- What you'll need
- state application + essay + recommendation + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (schools.utah.gov)
The details
Sponsored by USBE with funds from participating public colleges; awards vary by institution (2027 list: Bridgerland Technical College 1 award of $1,000; Mountainland Technical College 15 x $1,500; Ogden-Weber Technical College 1 full tuition; Southwest Technical College 3 x $1,000; Tooele Technical College 3 x $1,000; Salt Lake Community College 20 full tuition; Southern Utah University 1 full tuition; Weber State University 5 x $2,000; Davis Tech, Uintah Basin Tech, Snow College Richfield, Utah Tech and UVU to be announced). BYU, the University of Utah and Utah State University do not participate. Eligibility: lawfully present in the U.S. and current Utah resident; senior at a Utah public secondary school eligible to graduate before September 1, 2027; the CTE program must be offered at the chosen institution. Scored on short-answer essays (work-based learning, CTSO leadership, education/career plan, etc.), CTE pathway completion and skill certifications.
More money from Utah
- Opportunity ScholarshipClass of 2026: up to $800 per semester for up to four semesters ($3,200 total); tuition and general fees only, after other state aid. Class of 2027 amount not yet announced.
- First Credential Scholarship (formerly PRIME)$625 one-time (class of 2026; subject to available funding and number of qualified applicants)
- Adult Learner Grant ProgramUp to the cost of attendance
- NASA Space Grant Scholarship (Utah technical colleges)Varies based on available funding; up to cost of attendance
- Talent Development Award ProgramVaries based on available funding; resident tuition, fees and books
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- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
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