2024-2025 Graduate Scholarship applications are open from December 1, 2024 through April 1, 2025.
The College of Social and Behavioral Science provides merit-based and need-based scholarship for exceptional students, thanks to the generosity of many individuals and families.
Scholarships are primarily in the form of tuition reduction, and typically range from $1,000 - $5,000. Often the amount of a scholarship depends largely on the competitiveness of the pool of the applicants and the amount of available funding.
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External funding
opportunities funding for
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Be declared in one of the following
departments in the college:
Anthropology | Economics | Geography | International Affairs & Global Enterprise | Political Science | Public Administration | Public Policy | Psychology | Sociology
See all CSBS Graduate Degree options here
- To be eligible for need-based scholarships, make sure to submit a FAFSA application. FAFSA applications will be available in December this year.
- Dreamers (with or without DACA) interested in need-based donor scholarships can
complete a paper FAFSA application. Once completed, submit it to the University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
in the Student Services Building, Room 105. For questions about a paper FAFSA application
contact the University's Scholarship Office at scholarship@sa.utah.edu or 801-581-6211.
- You must first complete the University of Utah General Scholarship Application before you can apply for any other scholarships.
- When you complete the CSBS Graduate Scholarship Application, you are actually applying for multiple scholarships!
Past CSBS Graduate Students have successfully attained funding through many the following
opportunities,
including the the Graduate Research Fellowship. Examples of previously funded projects can be provided upon request to help aid
your application.
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list of opportunities
Graduate Research Fellowship ($18,900 plus tuition benefit – if eligible,
For full-time graduate students who are conducting research or creative projects and who are pursuing the terminal graduate degree in their departments. All qualifying examinations must be successfully passed prior to the beginning of the academic year of the award; nonrenewable. *Award will qualify the student for the university’s tuition benefit program, provided all other tuition benefit program criteria are met (including term limits). 12 to 15 awards given annually.
The Alumni Association is proud to recognize the academic achievements, community and University involvement, and outstanding potential of current and incoming students by offering a number of scholarships each year to qualified candidates. The Alumni Association helps students reach their academic goals by awarding more than $250,000 in scholarship funds annually.
The Hinckley Institute offers scholarships both for the academic year and for Washington
DC and international internships.
The University of Utah's Union has various scholarships for students, including scholarships
for student leaders, refugee students, veteran students, underrepresented students,
and more. Check out their scholarships available!
The Bennion Center offers scholarships and stipends for students who are involved in voluntary service and civic participation.
The Veterans Support Center has scholarships for students; as well, their website includes other excellent local and national scholarships for military-affiliated students.
The Center for Student Access & Resources (CSAR) offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Utah. Check their website for more information on eligibility requirements.
External Funding Opportunities
Listings of available scholarship opportunities offered by various external organizations and institutions.
Funding for Underrepresented Students
The Center for Disability Services offers scholarships for students with any qualified student with a disability. See their website for more info.
The Dream Center has scholarships for students; as well, their website includes other excellent scholarships for undocumented/DACA students.
This office offers scholarships available for international students and scholars on campus.
The Center for Student Access & Resources (CSAR) has scholarships for students; as well, their website includes other excellent local and national scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
The University of Utah's Union has various scholarships for students, including scholarships for student leaders, refugee students, veteran students, underrepresented students, and more. Check out their scholarships available!