Technical Education Scholarship
Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) - Utah Board of Higher Education
Utah scholarship covering tuition, fees and books (based on funding) for up to three years for students in designated high-demand technical education certificate programs.
- How much
- Based on available funding; tuition, fees and books
- Who qualifies
- Must enroll in a technical education program designated as high-demand at a participating Utah technical college or technical program.
- For trade school students, students starting college, adults going back to school
- For designated high-demand technical education programs students
- When to apply
- Check dates Set by each participating technical college; check with its financial aid office.
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA and contact the financial aid office at the technical college (or technical program) you attend or plan to attend
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026, against the official page (ushe.edu) and page 2
The details
Technical education scholarships (Utah Code 53H-11-408). Eligibility: enroll in a designated high-demand technical education program; complete a FAFSA per Board policy R623. Covers tuition, fees and books; amount based on available funding; up to three academic years. Eligible: the eight public technical colleges (Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden-Weber, Southwest, Tooele, Uintah Basin) and the technical education programs at SLCC, Snow College, and USU Eastern, Moab and Blanding. Open to recent high school graduates and adult students.
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
- CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards$1,000 to full tuition for up to one year, depending on the institution
- NASA Space Grant Scholarship (Utah technical colleges)Varies based on available funding; up to cost of attendance
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