The ISSS Scholarship 2025-2026
Application Opens: May 1, 2025
Application Closes: June 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM (MST)
Awards Announced: July 18, 2025
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About the Scholarship
The ISSS Scholarship provides tuition relief to those who are experiencing unexpected economic hardship. The scholarship is available at any time, however can only be requested during the current semester. The scholarship is not applicable toward future semesters, nor can it be retroactively applied to previous semesters. Amount of the scholarship will be based on demonstrated financial need. Students must have attended at least 2 semesters at the University of Utah - Salt Lake City campus before they can apply for the scholarship. Scholarship should not be planned for and is designed to help students that are facing unexpected financial hardship.
Scholarship Qualifications
- Students cannot be a previous recipient of the ISSS scholarship.
- Students must have attended at least one academic year at the University of Utah - Salt Lake City campus, prior to submitting an application.
- Cumulative GPA at the University of Utah must be 2.5 or higher
- Students must be on an F-1 or J-1 student visa
- Students are required to show proof of financial need related to tuition and educational costs
- Students must be full-time during the semester they apply
- Student cannot be sponsored by a government agency, academic department or other entity during the semester
How to Apply
1.Log on to U of U scholarship page: Our Opportunities - University of Utah Scholarships
2.Search for ISSS Scholarship
Scholarships with the word “apply” in the Action column (after you sign in) require further action on your part in order to be considered. Click “apply” to complete the application process. Please read the scholarship eligibility requirements carefully to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements (e.g. major, GPA, enrollment requirement to receive the scholarship, other requirements as stated) before applying.
3.Complete the ISSS Scholarship Application
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES UPLOADING A FILE: If you are asked to upload a resume, letter of support, or any other supporting documentation, please know that the system will not allow for punctuation (commas, apostrophes and periods) to be used in the file name (example of what is not allowed: John.Doe, Resume,2020). Using punctuation will cause an error in trying to upload any of these supporting documents. Rename any file that includes these and don’t forget to click “Save and Keep Editing” after you select the file you wish to upload. Clicking “Finish and Submit” will submit your completed application for consideration.
4.Check Your Messages in Academic Works to Confirm Submission for the General Application AND the ISSS Scholarship
Your application was NOT submitted if you do not receive a confirmation email.
For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact the scholarship team at isssstudentexperience@utah.edu