University of Utah Eccles Distinguished Presidential Scholarship
Utah's premier undergraduate scholarship covering full tuition, housing, and an experiential learning stipend for high-achieving leaders.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.9 unweighted high school GPA with challenging STEM curriculum
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 80 for international applicants
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Test-optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Eccles leadership essay and documented public service involvement
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from secondary school teachers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition and mandatory fees plus on-campus housing, meal plan, and USD $3,000 research stipend for four years
- Application fee
- USD $55
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $9,400/year (Utah resident) or USD $31,800/year (Non-resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Utah documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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