APPLICATION
A:To apply, contact the campus near you for more information.
A:Yes. The deadline is based on your start date. An applicant for a scholarship must submit all of the required paperwork at least one week prior to starting school.
A:Yes. You can apply for more than one type of scholarship award but you may only receive one award from the college. You cannot receive multiple scholarship awards from the college.
A:Yes. You can apply for as many scholarship awards as you are eligible, but you can only receive one award.
A:The application for the Presidential and Academic awards is coordinated through our High School admissions consultants. Please contact the campus near you for more information.
NUMBER AND AMOUNTS
A:Yes! You can see the annual amount of scholarship awards available at our family of colleges in the table below.
A:Yes! You can see on the table the below the annual number of scholarship awards available at each of our colleges.
A:The number of annual awards at each campus will vary but the table below will show you how many annual awards are available at each of our college locations.
A:No. Each campus has a specific cap on the number of scholarship awards available each quarter. There are a couple of scholarship awards that do not have a cap (Academic and Build a Better Future) but most of the scholarship programs have a specific cap available at each college.
A:No. Each scholarship award is for a specific amount. See information below for details.
A:In some cases the answer is "YES". The adult scholarship awards will vary based upon degree program. A recipient taking a Bachelor's degree program can get a $5,000 award but the award is only $3,000 if the recipient is taking an Associate degree program.
A:The adult scholarship awards are $5,000 for a recipient in a Bachelor's degree program and $3,000 for a recipient in an Associate's degree program. That's why the awards are "up to $5,000".
A:No. Since scholarship awards are made throughout the year, the amount available for the year is reduced as awards are made.
A:We want to help as many people as possible attend college and change their lives!
ELIGIBILITY
A:If you read below, there is a description of each scholarship award and the eligibility criteria.
A:Yes. Eligibility for our Adult Scholarships is not based upon any testing.
A:Yes. See the description below for information on these awards.
A:Yes and No. The Adult Scholarships are awarded by the campuses. If a student enrolls through one of our campuses for a fully online program, he/she would be eligible to apply for one of the Adult Scholarships. If a person enrolls for an online program directly with our online department, he/she would not be eligible to apply for an Adult Scholarship.
A:The Academic Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship, and the Master's Degree Scholarships are available for fully online students. The Adult scholarships are only available to online students who enroll through one of college campuses. See details on each scholarship award below.
A:No! Our Adult Scholarship awards are not based upon any grades you've earned before.
A:Yes. Some scholarships are for master's level programs; see details below.
A:Yes.
GENERAL
A:No. The scholarship awards are applied to your tuition charges.
A:No. Scholarship awards are only applied to tuition charges.
A:No. Our scholarship awards may only be used at our family of colleges. The scholarship awards are not transferable to other colleges.
A:A scholarship may only be awarded after application, determination of eligibility, and selection by the campus Scholarship Committee.
A:Yes. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout school to retain scholarship eligibility.
A:Yes. You must maintain 85% attendance throughout school to retain scholarship eligibility.
A:The scholarship awards are credited to the student's account ratably based upon the number of terms in the student’s program. A scholarship recipient, who maintains eligibility, will receive a portion of their scholarship award for each term they are enrolled.
A:YES. If a student doesn’t maintain eligibility, they lose the scholarship and do not receive any other scholarship credits.
A:NO. If a recipient loses eligibility they permanently lose the scholarship award.
A:Each campus has a Scholarship Committee that reviews applications, verifies eligibility, and selects award recipients.
A:Please call a campus near you and they can answer any additional questions you may have.
DETAILS ON EACH OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarship applicants must meet all admissions and financial requirements of the College for enrollment. All scholarship applicants must (at a minimum) complete the following:
- Complete and sign a Scholarship Application Form.
- Sign an affidavit of eligibility.
- Submit a 500-word essay on "How will earning a degree change my life?"
These requirements apply to all scholarship applications except for the Presidential Scholarships, Academic Scholarships, Mayor's Scholarships, and Master's Degree Scholarships, which have their own requirements detailed below. Application for The Build a Better Future Scholarship requires a letter of recommendation from the College's GED coordinator or designee. In addition to the information provided here, we encourage you to contact a campus near you for additional information.
ADULT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
First Time Degree Scholarship: To be eligible an applicant must be the first person in his/her immediate family (parents and siblings) to pursue a college degree and this must be the first degree program that the applicant has pursued. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the First Time Degree Scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance
Hispanic Student Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be fluent in Spanish and English, be of Hispanic heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
African American Student Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be of African American heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Asian Student Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be of Asian heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Native American Student Scholarship (Flagstaff and Phoenix campuses only): To be eligible, an applicant must be of Native American heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Single Parent Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be the single custodial parent for a child under the age of 18 (proof required) and be presently single, divorced, or widowed. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Professional Women's Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be female, age 35 or older, and pursuing their first associate's or bachelor's degree. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Professional Men's Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be male, age 35 or older, and pursuing their first associate's or bachelor's degree. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Leadership Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must have demonstrated leadership experience. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Future in Nursing Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA process, express a desire to eventually go into the nursing profession, and enroll in one of the college's healthcare programs. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Moms in Math Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must be female, have children under the age of 18, demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA process, and enroll in one of the college's accounting programs. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Entrepreneur Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must enroll in one of the college's business programs and submit a draft business plan. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
Healthcare Provider Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must enroll in a healthcare program and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA process. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
IT Professional Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must enroll in an IT program, demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA process, and earn at least one vendor certification before graduation. The scholarship award is for $3,000 if a recipient is enrolling into an Associate's degree program and $5,000 if the recipient is enrolling into a Bachelor's degree program. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 85% attendance.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AWARDS
Presidential Scholarship: A Presidential Scholarship may be awarded each year by each on-ground campus to a graduating high school student in the campus's region (if the criteria are met). A campus representative will administer an approved test at high schools throughout the campus's region. The student in each region with the highest test score who also achieves the highest ACT score (minimum of 24) may be awarded a full-tuition scholarship. To remain eligible for the scholarship, a recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.8 and at least 94% attendance.
Academic Scholarship: Academic Scholarships of up to $8,000 may be awarded by an on-ground campus to high school seniors. Students must enroll and start classes no later than December 31 after their graduation from high school. Applicants who graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher (as evidenced on an official transcript) are exempt from testing. Other applicants must take the Otis Lennon test and can receive an award based upon the following scores:
- Applicants who score >34 Scholarship award of $7,000
- Applicants who score >46 Scholarship award of $7,500
- Applicants who score >58 Scholarship award of $8,000
To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 90% attendance.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Build a Better Future Scholarship: This scholarship is to help people who have successfully completed the College's GED classes and earned their GED. There is no limit on how many Build a Better Future scholarships a campus can award each year. To be eligible, applicants must have completed the College's GED classes, earned their GED, and apply for the scholarship within 60 days of earning their GED. The scholarship award is for $3,000. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 85% attendance.
Mayor's Scholarship [Stevens-Henager Logan Campus Only]: The Mayor's scholarships are awarded by the Logan campus of Stevens-Henager College each year. These scholarships will be distributed to an individual nominated by his or her respective mayor in townships throughout Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. The scholarships will be awarded in the name of the winning student's mayor. The College will contribute, per township, either a $10,000 scholarship towards the campus's bachelor degree or a $5,000 scholarship towards the campus's associate degree. The recipient of the Mayors' Scholarship must be a high school graduate within a mayor's jurisdiction, must have demonstrated unusual drive, ambition, and determination to complete college, must meet the entrance requirements of the College, and must begin classes before the October module of the year selected. The scholarship is to be partially based on the individual's financial need, GPA, community service and extracurricular activities.
The scholarship will have no cash value should the student withdraw from the College and may only be used at Stevens-Henager College, Logan, and applied toward the tuition for programs offered at Stevens-Henager College, Logan. The selected student may, if qualified, be eligible for one of the federal financial aid programs. Assistance will be provided in making application for such funding. This scholarship may not be combined with other college scholarships.
Master's Degree Scholarship: To be eligible, an applicant must have graduated from one of our college's Bachelor's degree programs with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. The applicant must apply for the scholarship award within 90 days after they graduated from one of our Bachelor's degree programs. The scholarship award is for 50% of the cost of the Master's degree program. Application also requires submission of a 500-word essay on the student's goals for completion of the Master's program. The scholarship will be awarded upon graduation from the Master's program.
Scholarship recipients acknowledge and agree that they will not portray Stevens-Henager College (including Independence University), CollegeAmerica, or California College San Diego (together, "Colleges") in a negative, harmful, disparaging, offensive or otherwise inappropriate manner as determined in the Colleges' sole discretion. The Colleges reserve the right in their sole discretion to make any changes or modifications to the scholarship awards, including but not limited to, the criteria, the selection process, the deadline dates, and the terms and conditions for receiving scholarship awards. Any violation of scholarship terms and conditions, as determined in the Colleges' sole discretion, will result in disqualification of the scholarship and/or termination of the scholarship award. Recipients acknowledge and agree that they shall have no right to appeal or contest the decision of the Colleges to terminate the scholarship awards upon any violation of the applicable terms and conditions. In the event that any provision of the scholarship terms and conditions shall be held void, voidable, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
