DANIELS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

RETURNING TO THE U (RTU)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2015-2016
The completed scholarship application packet must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday,
April 17, 2015, by the University College Advising Center, 201 S. 1460 East, Room 450, SLC, UT 84112.
Please address to the attention of the Returning to the U Scholarship Committee
Each scholarship packet must contain the following information:
 A completed and signed Returning to the U Scholarship Application Form
 A personal statement (no more than two pages)
 A current Degree Audit Report (DARS)
Non-Returning to the U Program students must meet with an academic advisor in University College Advising (801-5818146) prior to submitting application, as scholarship applicants must be eligible and admitted to the RTU Program.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
NAME: ____________________________________________ U of U STUDENT ID: ______________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________
Street
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
HOME PHONE ______________ WORK PHONE ______________ EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________
Are you currently a Utah resident? Yes  No
Are you a matriculated undergraduate non-traditional student?
Yes  No
During Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters will you be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours? Yes No
Major ________________________ Minor________________________ Year in School: ____________________
What degree will you be working toward? BA
BS BFA BMus
By what date do you expect to graduate with your Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Utah? _____________
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Do you have a cumulative GPA of a 2.7 and have completed at least 70 credit hours, with at least 12 credit
hours at The University of Utah? Yes No
Total Earned Hours: _________ Cumulative U of U GPA________
Please type a one or two page personal statement that includes the following:
 Reasons why you are returning or have returned to college.
 Scholarly endeavors, vocational and community accomplishments, honors, special awards, or
recognition(s) you have received.
 Challenges facing you as a non-traditional student and what you bring to the University of Utah as a
non-traditional student.
 Academic, professional, and personal goals.
SIGNATURE AND AGREEMENTS: I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and that I will notify the
Returning to the U Scholarship Committee (801-581-8146) immediately if my circumstances change. I understand
that maintenance of a 2.7 grade point average and enrollment in at least 6 semester credit hours for both Fall 2015
and Spring 2016 semesters are required to keep the scholarship. I understand that I will also be required to attend
a Fall Semester 2015 scholarship orientation.
Signature ___________________________________________________
Date ______________________