Weber State is open enrollment, so admission is rarely the hard part, and in-state freshmen can even apply for free. The real game here is the money. Weber hands out its freshman merit using a single “index score” built from your student’s high school GPA and best ACT or SAT composite. About three out of four Weber freshmen send in ACT scores, and the middle half land between a 17 and a 24, so a solid test day can move your student up a tier.
🏆 Full in-state tuition available (Presidential Scholarship & Dream Weber)
Average Net Price
$11,333/year (in-state estimate)
Average paid for residents.
Automatic Merit
$1,000/yr up to full in-state tuition
No separate application.
Scholarships Tracked
34 opportunities
15 automatic · 16 hidden gem · 3 honors
Typical Qualifiers
Index score: HS GPA + ACT/SAT (99+ resident, 90+ nonresident)
Entry-level benchmarks for automatic merit.
Testing Policy
Test-optional (admission only)
No superscore.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Dec 1 • FAFSA: Apr 1
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Presidential Scholarship (Resident) & Dream Weber Program
Honors College
Honors Program Available
Residency & Waivers
WUE
🚨 Easy-to-Miss “Gotchas” at Weber State (Read This First)
Test-optional for admission is not test-optional for money. The merit index is calculated from GPA and the highest ACT or SAT composite. Skip the test and your student is effectively skipping the automatic scholarship. There is no superscoring.
The Presidential comes with homework. The top in-state award covers full tuition and general fees, but your student has to complete 3 Honors credits during freshman year to keep it.
Out-of-state families get one discount, not two. The nonresident academic awards cannot be combined with WUE, the 100 Mile reduction, or the Alumni Legacy waiver. Price out each one and take the biggest.
Dec. 1 is the real deadline for Utah seniors. It is the in-state priority date for Scholarship Universe, the WUE priority date, and the concurrent enrollment switch date. The Feb. 1 date only covers the index awards.
Academic awards pay tuition only. Except for the Presidential, they don’t touch fees, books, or housing, and they only apply in fall and spring.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes, for admission. Weber State University is test-optional for admission.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 17-24; SAT: N/A.
Average net price? About $11,333/year after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
Yes. It participates in WUE.
💰 Cost of Attendance at Weber State University: 2026–2027 Rates
Figures verified against official sources in October 2026.
📅 Planning for 2027–2028? These are the 2026–2027 rates, the newest Weber State University has published. Colleges usually release next year's costs in the spring, and we update this page when they do.
Budgeting tip: costs typically rise 2% to 5% a year. For 2027–2028, plan on roughly
$300 to $800 more than the in-state total below.$500 to $1,400 more than the out-of-state total below.
In-State: billed cost per year
$16,152
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$6,580
Housing & meals (typical)
$9,572
Total billed cost
$16,152
Out-of-State: billed cost per year
$27,140
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$17,568
Housing & meals (typical)
$9,572
Total billed cost
$27,140
That is $10,988 more per year than Utah residents pay, before any waivers or scholarships.
Average federal net price: $11,333 per year.
This is what first-time, full-time students who received grant aid paid after grants and scholarships, for in-state students only, based on the most recent federal data. It counts books and living costs, so it can run higher than the billed total above. Families who got no grants are not in this average, so many middle-income families pay more. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
Out-of-state families: this average does not include you. Run the college's own net price calculator for a number based on your situation.
📌 Regional Tuition & Waiver Options
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands can pay 150% of Weber's resident tuition instead of full nonresident tuition. It requires a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment (12 to 18 credits) and a Scholarship Universe application. Spots are limited and the priority date is Dec. 1.
100 Mile Nonresident Reduction: Students whose legal residence is within about 100 highway miles of campus can have half of the out-of-state premium waived for up to 8 semesters.
Alumni Legacy: Children of Weber State graduates (associate degree or higher) with a 2.5 GPA pay in-state tuition for their first year.
None of these can be combined with Weber's nonresident academic scholarships, so price out each option and take the biggest one.
Two Money-Savers Most Families Miss
The tuition plateau: Weber charges the same tuition for 11 credits as it does for 18. A student taking 15 or 16 credits a semester is basically getting classes for free and finishing sooner.
Watch the upper-division bump: Once your student passes 60 credits, rates go up a bit, and upper-level business courses carry an extra $30 per credit hour.
FAQ: Cost of Attendance at Weber State University
What does a Utah freshman actually pay at Weber State?
For 2026-27, full-time tuition and fees for a first- or second-year Utah resident come to about $6,580 for the year. On-campus housing and food runs anywhere from about $4,024 to $9,572 depending on the setup, so the direct bill lands somewhere between roughly $10,600 and $16,150. The federal average net price after grants is about $11,333.
How much is WUE at Weber State?
WUE students pay 150% of resident tuition plus regular fees. Using the 2026-27 lower-division rates, that works out to roughly $9,460 a year, compared with about $17,568 at the full out-of-state rate. Spots are limited, you need a 2.0 GPA, and the priority date to apply through Scholarship Universe is Dec. 1.
Is WUE or a Weber academic scholarship the better deal for out-of-state students?
You can’t have both, so do the math. A Mt. Ogden award ($9,000) brings tuition and fees to about $8,570, which beats WUE. Golden Spike ($8,250) lands around $9,320, roughly a tie. Waterfall Canyon ($7,500) leaves about $10,070, so WUE wins there. Students from non-WUE states don’t have the choice, which makes the academic award the main lever.
We live close to Utah but not in it. Is there a break?
Yes. If your legal residence is within about 100 highway miles of Weber, the 100 Mile Nonresident Reduction pays half of the out-of-state premium for up to 8 semesters. That brings the 2026-27 lower-division bill to about $12,070 a year for tuition and fees. It is competitive, needs a 2.0 GPA, and can’t be combined with an academic award.
One of us graduated from Weber. Does that help an out-of-state student?
It can. The Alumni Legacy Nonresident Scholarship lets the child of a Weber graduate (associate degree or higher) pay in-state tuition for their first year with a 2.5 GPA. After that year, the student may be able to apply for Utah residency. Like the other incentives, it doesn’t stack with academic awards.
Does time spent on WUE count toward Utah residency?
No. Weber is clear that time spent in Utah on WUE can’t be counted toward establishing resident status, so plan on WUE pricing for all eight semesters if that’s your route.
Is the $11,333 net price realistic?
It’s the federal average for full-time freshmen who received grant or scholarship money, and it includes housing, food, books and personal costs. A Utah student living at home with an index award can pay far less. An out-of-state student living on campus with no award will pay more.
📅 Weber State Scholarship Timeline (Simple Version)
Oct. 1: FAFSA and Scholarship Universe open.
Dec. 1: Utah seniors’ priority date for Scholarship Universe, the WUE priority date, and the concurrent enrollment switch date for the EDGE award.
First Friday in December: Dream Weber priority date.
Feb. 1: Admission application, high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores must be in for the index scholarships.
April 1: FAFSA filed for guaranteed processing before fall.
May 1: Accept your academic scholarship. July 1: Accept any Scholarship Universe awards.
Parent rule of thumb: if your student is a Utah senior, treat Dec. 1 as the deadline for everything.
Automatic Merit Scholarships at Weber State University
Weber awards freshman merit automatically using an index score that combines high school GPA with the highest ACT or SAT composite. There’s no separate application. Utah residents qualify starting at an index of 99, and out-of-state students starting at 90. Get the application, transcript and scores in by Feb. 1, and accept by May 1.
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Residency
Based on published cutoffs for entering freshmen. Always verify with the college before finalizing plans.
Start with your state. The awards in this first group come from the state, not the college. They are decided by residency and the FAFSA, and they stack on top of whatever automatic merit award the college gives below. If you live out of state, use the toggle above and these will step aside.
State AidApp Required
Opportunity Scholarship (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: Jan. 29, 2027 ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 2 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.3+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Applied after other state aid and can sit alongside Weber's institutional awards up to the cost of tuition and fees.
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How to Apply
Senior year: submit the USHE online application between Jan. 4 and March 18, 2027 (priority Jan. 29), and complete the 2027-28 FAFSA.
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Strategic Detail
Merit-based state scholarship for Utah high school graduates with a 3.3 GPA who completed one AP, IB or concurrent enrollment course in each of math, science and language arts, and filed the FAFSA. The class of 2026 maximum was $800 per semester for up to four semesters ($3,200 total); the class of 2027 maximum is set annually. Applied to tuition and general fees after other state aid. Requires full-time enrollment and typically a 3.0 semester GPA to keep receiving payments. Applications for the class of 2027 open Jan. 4, 2027.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah seniors who planned their schedule around AP, IB or CE classes in the three core areas and kept a 3.3 GPA.
State AidAutomatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Utah Promise Grant (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: FAFSA by April 1 for guaranteed fall processing at WSU ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Layers with Pell and institutional aid; awarded through the school's financial aid office.
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Strategic Detail
Need-based state grant for Utah residents (or students who qualify for resident tuition) who file the FAFSA and show financial need. Amount varies with available funding and can be used up to cost of attendance. Available until a first bachelor's degree or 120 attempted credits.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents with financial need who file the FAFSA early.
State AidApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
T.H. Bell Education Scholarship (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supports future teachers and can be combined with academic and need-based aid to help cover tuition and related expenses.
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How to Apply
Get admitted to the Teacher Education Program, then work with the Teacher Education Advisement Center (ED 230) on the state application.
Selection criteria: Evaluation of academic record, commitment to teaching, and financial need.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
State of Utah program for future public school teachers in an approved education program. It can cover up to resident tuition, fees and books for up to four consecutive years. At Weber it is for students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program (contact the Teacher Education Advisement Center).
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Who Actually Wins
Students admitted to Weber's Teacher Education Program who plan to teach in Utah public schools.
One award, not a pile. Colleges apply your student's single best automatic award. Automatic scholarships almost never stack with each other, though some stack with housing, departmental, or outside money. The stacking notes on each card tell you which.
Full TuitionAutomaticgeographicpipeline
Presidential Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Tuition
tuition and mandatory fees (full in-state)
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Utah residents with very strong grades/test scores who meet the WSU index cutoff can get a four‑year scholarship that pays full in‑state tuition and general fees; families still cover room and board.
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Covers full Utah-resident tuition and general student fees for up to 8 semesters (about a $26,000 total value). It cannot be combined with WUE, other nonresident waivers, or other WSU institutional academic tuition scholarships, your student receives this single top award.
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Strategic Detail
WSU's top in-state award. Live resident page (2026-2027) confirms it fully covers in-state tuition and general student fees for 8 semesters with a published total value of approximately $26,000 and requires a resident scholarship index of 128+. The index is calculated from high school cumulative GPA and the highest ACT or SAT composite, WSU does not publish a standalone ACT or SAT floor, so test-score minimums are left null and surfaced here for transparency. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA, plus 3 Honors credits completed during the first academic year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah-resident seniors with very strong combined academic profiles, typically high-3.x or 4.0 GPAs paired with solid ACT/SAT scores, who file admission materials by February 1 and are willing to start Honors coursework in year one.
Automatic
Trustees Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$3,500/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Pays toward in-state tuition only, not fees, books, or housing. It cannot be combined with other WSU institutional academic scholarships or with WUE/nonresident waivers; your student receives one primary academic award.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) confirms $3,500 per year ($1,750 per semester) for 8 semesters with a total published value of $14,000, applied to in-state tuition only. Renewal requires 12 credits and a 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA. Resident scholarship index band is 122–127.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah-resident seniors sitting just below the Presidential band, strong A-range GPAs and solid test scores, who file admission materials on time and stay full-time.
Automatic
Deans Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applied to in-state tuition only and cannot be stacked with other WSU academic tuition awards or WUE/nonresident waivers. Your student receives one primary academic scholarship plus any compatible activity, donor, or need-based awards.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident page (2026-2027) lists Deans as $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published total of $8,000 toward in-state tuition only. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA. Resident scholarship index band is 114–121.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents with solid mid-to-upper-3.x GPAs and steady test scores, strong, well-rounded applicants who hit the priority deadline.
Automatic
Merit Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$1,500/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applies to in-state tuition only and cannot be stacked with higher WSU academic awards or WUE/nonresident waivers. Compatible activity, departmental, and need-based aid may still stack within cost-of-attendance limits.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) shows Merit as $1,500 per year ($750 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $6,000 total value toward in-state tuition only. Renewal requires full-time status and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA. Resident index band is 105–113.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents with above-average academics, mid-3.x GPAs with reasonable test scores, who get their admission materials in by the priority date.
Automatic
Success Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$1,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applies to in-state tuition only and is the lowest tier of resident automatic merit, it cannot be combined with other WSU academic tuition awards or WUE. Activity, donor, and need-based aid can layer on top within cost-of-attendance limits.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident page (2026-2027) confirms Success as $1,000 per year ($500 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $4,000 total value toward in-state tuition only. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA. Resident scholarship index band is 99–104.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents whose academic profile lands in the entry band, solid B-range GPAs with respectable test scores, who beat the February 1 deadline and stay full-time.
Automatic
Concurrent Enrollment EDGE Scholarship
📅 Deadline: December 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
The EDGE cannot be combined with other WSU institutional academic scholarships, it's an either/or with the Presidential/Trustees/Deans/Merit/Success ladder. If your student earns an index-based award too, WSU applies whichever is more generous. Activity and need-based aid can still layer on top.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) confirms EDGE as $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $8,000 total value toward in-state tuition only. Awarded based on concurrent enrollment performance, not on the standard resident scholarship index. Cannot be combined with other academic scholarships. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Utah high school students who used dual-enrollment aggressively, banked 9+ college credits with a 3.0+ college GPA, and chose WSU as their landing institution.
Automatic
Sterling Scholar Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1 Non-Renewable
$1,000–$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
One-year (2-semester) partial in-state tuition waiver. WSU explicitly allows it to be combined with an academic scholarship up to the full cost of tuition, one of the friendliest stacking policies in the catalog.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) describes a one-year tuition waiver for Sterling Scholar Competition winners, $1,000 ($500 fall/spring) for HS-level winners and $2,000 ($1,000 fall/spring) for Region-level winners. Maintain 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA. Stackable with another academic award up to cost of tuition.
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Who Actually Wins
Utah Sterling Scholar honorees, students who won a category at the high school or region level of the statewide Sterling Scholar competition during senior year.
Automatic
Mt. Ogden Scholarship (Nonresident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$9,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
The top tier of WSU's out-of-state academic awards. It cannot be combined with WUE, the 100 Mile Non-Resident reduction, the Alumni Legacy waiver, or any other nonresident tuition incentive, your student receives whichever benefit is most generous.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms $9,000 per year ($4,500 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $36,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Eligibility is based on the WSU nonresident scholarship index (combined HS GPA + highest ACT/SAT) of 115 or higher. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state freshmen with strong combined academic profiles (typically 3.7+ GPAs paired with solid ACT/SAT scores) whose nonresident index calculation lands at 115 or higher.
Automatic
Golden Spike Scholarship (Nonresident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$8,250/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Cannot be combined with WUE, the 100 Mile Non-Resident reduction, or other nonresident tuition incentives. Your student receives the single most generous nonresident benefit available, plus any compatible activity, departmental, or need-based aid.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms $8,250 per year ($4,125 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $33,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Note, this batch corrects an earlier record that listed $8,000 per year. Nonresident index band 105–114. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state freshmen with strong but slightly below-top index scores, typically high-3.x GPAs with steady test scores.
Automatic
Waterfall Canyon Scholarship (Nonresident)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$7,500/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Mutually exclusive with WUE, the 100 Mile Non-Resident reduction, the Alumni Legacy waiver, and other nonresident tuition incentives. Your student receives the single best nonresident benefit available.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms $7,500 per year ($3,750 per semester) for 8 semesters with a published $30,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Nonresident index band 90–104. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state freshmen with solid but mid-range index scores, low to mid 3.x GPAs with reasonable test scores, who beat the February 1 priority date.
Three-year (6-semester) award of $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester) applied to tuition. Awarded to a limited number of qualifying transfers each year, applying early matters because the slots are finite. Compatible with activity, departmental, and need-based aid within cost-of-attendance limits.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) describes the Academic Distinction Scholarship as a three-year award of $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester) for a limited number of transfer students with a 2.75+ transfer GPA and 30+ completed credits. February 1 priority for transcripts; May 1 priority for accepting the award. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Transfer students arriving from a community college or another four-year institution with 30+ completed credits and a 2.75+ cumulative transfer GPA who get their paperwork in by February 1.
Three-year (6-semester) nonresident transfer award of $9,000 per year ($4,500 per semester) applied to out-of-state tuition. Cannot be combined with WUE or other nonresident tuition incentives. Awarded year-round on a rolling basis, earlier admission improves odds before slots fill.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms Ben Lomond as a three-year (6-semester) award of $9,000 per year ($4,500 per semester) with a published $27,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Awarded year-round on a first-come, first-served basis to nonresident transfers with 3.75+ transfer GPA. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state transfer students with a 3.75+ cumulative transfer GPA who finish their WSU admission paperwork well before the slot allocation runs out.
Three-year (6-semester) nonresident transfer award of $8,200 per year ($4,100 per semester) applied to out-of-state tuition. Cannot be combined with WUE or other nonresident tuition incentives. Awarded rolling, apply early.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms Skyline Trail as a three-year (6-semester) award of $8,200 per year ($4,100 per semester) with a published $24,600 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. First-come, first-served. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state transfers with strong but not top transfer GPAs (3.50 to 3.74) who get their WSU admission paperwork in early.
Automatic⚠ Transfer Only
Antelope Island Scholarship (Nonresident Transfer)
Three-year (6-semester) nonresident transfer award of $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) applied to out-of-state tuition. Cannot be combined with WUE or other nonresident tuition incentives. Awarded rolling, earlier admission is what secures the slot.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms Antelope Island as a three-year (6-semester) award of $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) with a published $15,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state transfers with mid-range transfer GPAs (3.00 to 3.49) who finish admission paperwork early in the cycle.
Three-year (6-semester) nonresident transfer award of $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) applied to out-of-state tuition. Cannot be combined with WUE or other nonresident tuition incentives. Rolling award basis, get the admission file complete early.
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Strategic Detail
Live nonresident aid page (2026-2027) confirms Malan's Peak as a three-year (6-semester) award of $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) with a published $12,000 total value applied to out-of-state tuition. Renewal requires 12 credits and 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state transfers with steady but lower transfer GPAs (2.75 to 2.99) who get admission steps wrapped up before slots run out for the cycle.
Data last verified Jun 17, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Note: Index ranges are set each year, and Weber publishes its index chart as an image on the financial aid site. Students get one academic award. The Sterling Scholar award is the exception and can be added on top, up to the cost of tuition.
Automatic Merit FAQs (Weber State University)
How does Weber’s scholarship index work?
Weber plugs your student’s cumulative high school GPA and best ACT or SAT composite into a chart that spits out one number. For Utah residents, 99 to 104 earns the Success award ($1,000/yr), 105 to 113 Merit ($1,500), 114 to 121 Deans ($2,000), 122 to 127 Trustees ($3,500), and 128 or higher the Presidential (full in-state tuition and general fees). Out-of-state students use a separate chart: 90 to 104 for Waterfall Canyon ($7,500), 105 to 114 for Golden Spike ($8,250), and 115 or higher for Mt. Ogden ($9,000).
Do we really need an ACT or SAT score if Weber is test-optional?
For admission, no. For the automatic money, yes in practice, because the index is built from GPA plus a test composite. If your student is anywhere near a tier line, one more test date can be worth thousands over four years.
Does Weber superscore?
No. Weber uses the highest single composite score. For out-of-state students using the SAT, only the math and reading sections count.
What’s the catch with the Presidential Scholarship?
It’s a great award, worth about $26,000 over eight semesters, and it covers general student fees too, not just tuition. The catch is that your student has to register for and pass 3 credits of Honors classes in their first year (one 3-credit class or three 1-credit classes), plus stay full-time with a 2.5 GPA.
My student did a lot of concurrent enrollment. Does that count?
It can. The Concurrent Enrollment EDGE award ($2,000/yr for four years) goes to Utah students who finished at least 9 CE credits with a 3.0 college GPA. It’s an either/or with the index awards, so Weber gives whichever is bigger. Get the CE transcript in by Dec. 1.
We’re transferring from a community college. Is there automatic money?
Yes, but timing matters. Utah residents with 30+ credits and a 2.75 GPA can get the Academic Distinction award ($2,500/yr for three years) with a Feb. 1 priority date. Out-of-state transfers can earn $4,000 to $9,000 a year depending on transfer GPA. Those are given first-come, first-served all year, so apply as early as you can.
Are these awards renewable?
Yes. Freshman awards renew for up to eight semesters and transfer awards for six, as long as your student stays full-time (12 credits) with a 2.5 WSU GPA. The Presidential also requires the first-year Honors credits.
Weber State does not run a big essay-and-interview “flagship” scholarship competition. Its largest awards are the automatic index scholarships and Dream Weber for Pell-eligible Utah students. The rest of the money comes from departments, donors and activities through Scholarship Universe, covered in Hidden Gems below.
✅ Can You Stack Scholarships at Weber State?
Aid Type
Stacks with an Academic Award?
Weber Parent Translation
Index Scholarships
N/A
Your student gets one academic award, the tier the index lands in.
Concurrent Enrollment EDGE
No
Either/or with the index award. Weber gives the bigger one.
Sterling Scholar
Yes
Adds $1,000 or $2,000 for one year, up to the cost of tuition.
WUE / 100 Mile / Alumni Legacy
No
Out-of-state families pick the single biggest discount.
Activity Waivers
Yes
Music, theatre, debate, ambassadors and more can be added on top, up to the cost of tuition.
Dream Weber / Pell / State Grants
Yes
Dream Weber fills whatever tuition and fees are left after other aid.
Donor & Departmental Awards
Usually
These are the gap-fillers for books, housing and fees. Apply through Scholarship Universe every year.
If your student is hunting for a big, interview-style full ride, Weber isn’t that kind of school. What it does offer is a very low sticker price, a predictable index system, and one of the most generous need-based programs in Utah. For a lot of families that adds up to a cheaper four years than a “prestige” scholarship somewhere else.
This institution does not offer designated Competitive scholarships at this time.
❓ Competitive Scholarship FAQs
Does Weber State have a full-ride scholarship?
Not a merit full ride. The Presidential covers full in-state tuition and general fees, and Dream Weber covers the same for Pell-eligible Utah residents. Housing and food are still on the family. Army ROTC can add housing money for some cadets, but WSU says those scholarships are currently limited.
Are the out-of-state transfer scholarships competitive?
Weber calls them competitive, but in practice they’re first-come, first-served by date of admission and awarded year-round. Earlier applications have a better shot before the money runs out.
Is Weber a National Merit or Stamps school?
No. Weber doesn’t offer a National Merit package and isn’t a Stamps partner.
Where do the essay-based scholarships live?
Almost all of them are in Scholarship Universe, Weber’s one-stop application. Your student fills out a profile, gets matched to donor and department awards, and applies to the ones that fit. Some need short essays. Our Essay Toolkit and Brag Sheet Builder can help get those ready.
🧠 Parent Strategy: Scholarship Universe Is the Whole Game
The index award shows up on its own. Almost everything else at Weber (Dream Weber, WUE, activity waivers, donor and department awards) runs through one system: Scholarship Universe, found inside the eWeber portal.
File the FAFSA right after it opens Oct. 1. Weber uses it to match students to need-based awards.
Fill out the Scholarship Universe profile completely. It takes 30 to 60 minutes, and every question answered can unlock more matches.
Apply to every match by Dec. 1 (Utah seniors) or Feb. 1 (everyone else).
Accept awards by July 1, and come back every year. Current students must reapply.
Parent translation: many of these awards go first-come, first-served. A complete application in November beats a perfect one in March.
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
These aren’t automatic, but they’re where Weber gets truly affordable. Some are need-based, some reward activities, and a few are tuition breaks for out-of-state families that never show up on the main merit chart.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicneed based
Dream Weber Program
📅 Deadline: First Friday in December (Dec. 4, 2026) ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Tuition
last-dollar tuition grant
✔ Stackable
⚠ Pell-eligible Utah residents can get full in-state tuition and general fees covered for up to eight semesters. Housing and food are extra.
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Covers remaining in-state tuition and fees after Pell and state grants; can stack with merit and other aid, but as a last-dollar award it is reduced if other tuition-specific aid increases.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission. Starting Oct. 1, apply for Dream Weber through the Scholarship Universe application in eWeber, ideally by the first Friday in December. File the FAFSA and finish any verification by April 1. Reapply every year.
Selection criteria: Eligibility-based program focused on income, Pell eligibility, credit limits, and Utah residency rather than competitive scoring.
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Strategic Detail
Covers full-time resident tuition (12 to 18 credits) and general student fees for up to eight semesters or until 150 credit hours. It is a last-dollar award, so it fills whatever Pell, state grants and donor scholarships leave on the tuition bill. WSU's own pages disagree on income: the financial aid pages say household income of $50,000 or less, while the Dream Weber page lists Pell Grant eligibility as the test. Families near that line should apply either way.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents who qualify for a Pell Grant, take 12 or more credits, have fewer than 150 credit hours, and apply early in the cycle.
A tuition incentive program, so it cannot be combined with Weber's academic scholarships.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission, then complete the Scholarship Universe application and select the Alumni Legacy option.
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Strategic Detail
Out-of-state children of Weber State graduates (associate degree or higher) pay in-state tuition for two semesters (fall and spring). Based on the 2026-27 lower-division tuition tables, the nonresident premium is about $10,988 a year; WSU's page still lists a $9,500 savings figure. Requires a 2.5 high school or transfer GPA and full-time enrollment. Blood descendants or legal adoptions only. After one year, recipients may be able to apply for Utah residency.
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Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state students with a parent who graduated from Weber State and who plan to establish Utah residency after year one.
A tuition incentive program, so it cannot be combined with Weber's academic scholarships.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission, then select the 100 Mile Waiver in Scholarship Universe. Reapply each year.
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Strategic Detail
For nonresidents whose legal residence is within about 100 highway miles of WSU and who are first-time students in the Utah system. Pays half the difference between resident and nonresident tuition for up to 8 fall and spring semesters. Based on 2026-27 lower-division tables that is about $5,494 a year (WSU describes it as over $5,000). Awarded on a competitive, space-available basis using GPA and/or test scores. Requires full-time enrollment and a 2.0 GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Students from southern Idaho, western Wyoming and nearby areas who don't qualify for a bigger nonresident award.
App Required
Native American Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Varies
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.1+ GPA✎ ~21 ACT👥 ~24 per year (combined with Native American Transfer Scholarship) winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
Four-year (8-semester) tuition waiver covering 50% of in-state tuition and general student fees. Limited to 24 awards per year shared between new freshmen and transfer recipients. Compatible with activity, departmental, and need-based aid within cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Provide tribal enrollment certification from one of the listed Utah-tied tribes to the Financial Aid Office. Demonstrate a 3.1+ HS GPA or a 21+ composite ACT. Complete the Scholarship Universe application, awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be a Utah resident or actively working toward residency reclassification.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) describes a four-year tuition waiver covering 50% of resident tuition and general fees for enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Navajo Nation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation of Utah (Washakie), Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Hopi, and Zuni. Requires either a 3.1+ HS GPA or a 21+ ACT composite. Capped at 24 awards per year combined with the transfer version; awarded first-come, first-served via Scholarship Universe. Recipients must be Utah residents or working toward residency reclassification.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Navajo Nation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation of Utah (Washakie), Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Hopi, and Zuni, who meet WSU's academic floor and submit the Scholarship Universe application early.
App Required⚠ Transfer Only
Native American Transfer Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
Varies
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA👥 ~24 per year (combined with Native American Scholarship) winners/yr🎓 Transfer
✚
Stacking & Combining
Three-year (6-semester) tuition waiver covering 50% of in-state tuition and general student fees. Capped at 24 awards per year shared with the freshman Native American Scholarship. Compatible with activity, departmental, and need-based aid within cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Provide tribal enrollment certification from one of the listed Utah-tied tribes to the Financial Aid Office. Demonstrate a 3.0+ cumulative transfer GPA. Complete the Scholarship Universe application, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be a Utah resident or actively working toward residency reclassification.
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Strategic Detail
Live resident aid page (2026-2027) describes a three-year tuition waiver covering 50% of resident tuition and general fees for enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Navajo Nation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation of Utah (Washakie), Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Hopi, and Zuni who transfer in with a 3.0+ transfer GPA. Capped at 24 awards per year combined with the freshman version; awarded first-come, first-served via Scholarship Universe.
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Who Actually Wins
Transfer students who are enrolled tribal members of the listed Utah-tied tribes, meet the 3.0 transfer GPA floor, and submit Scholarship Universe paperwork early in the cycle.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Wildcat Activity Waiver Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Varies by activity Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
WSU says activity waivers may be combined with an academic scholarship, up to the cost of tuition.
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How to Apply
Email the department or organization running the activity directly; many require an audition or interview.
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Strategic Detail
Tuition waivers for students who take part in campus activities, including music, theatre, dance, debate, Model UN, mock trial, the student newspaper, KWCR radio, admissions ambassadors, Emerging Leaders, club sports, athletics, Honors and more. Requires a 2.5 WSU GPA, 12 credits each semester, and the activity's own requirements.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who reach out to the department or organization early and commit to the activity.
App Required
Richard Richards Institute Ethics Scholarships
📅 Deadline: March 5, 2027 Non-Renewable
$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Can be used for tuition, fees, books and other approved costs on top of other aid.
📄
How to Apply
Watch the Richards Institute page for essay topics in the fall, then submit the online application with all attachments by March 5, 2027.
Selection criteria: Holistic review centered on ethics, leadership, and service, plus academic performance.
✎ Essays💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
$1,000 ($500 fall, $500 spring) for high school seniors committed to Weber State. Requires a 500-word ethics essay (topics posted in fall), transcript with GPA and ACT, a recommendation letter, a short bio and a headshot. Winners are honored at a spring banquet.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Seniors who write a thoughtful, original essay and show real leadership or community service.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
High Honors Scholarship (current students, residents)
📅 Deadline: February 1 Non-Renewable
Varies
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
One-year (2-semester) waiver of 50% of in-state tuition and general student fees. Reapply annually through Scholarship Universe. Award is competitive, applying earlier helps. May be combined with activity scholarships but not with other major tuition waivers for the same term.
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How to Apply
As a current Utah-resident WSU student, complete the Scholarship Universe application by February 1. The High Honors waiver is awarded competitively based on WSU cumulative GPA, students at 3.75 or above are eligible. Full-time enrollment is required.
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Strategic Detail
Live current-student aid page (2026-2027) confirms a one-year 50% waiver of in-state tuition and general student fees for continuing Utah-resident students with a 3.75+ WSU cumulative GPA. Awarded competitively through Scholarship Universe, applying early matters because funds run out. Note, this scholarship name uses the word 'Honors' as a GPA tier label, not as a tie to the WSU Honors Program.
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Who Actually Wins
Current Utah-resident WSU students with the strongest cumulative GPAs (3.75+) who apply early and stay full-time. Despite the name, this is not tied to the WSU Honors Program, it's a GPA-tier waiver any qualifying resident can apply for.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Honors Scholarship (current students, residents)
📅 Deadline: February 1 Non-Renewable
Varies
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.5+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
One-year (2-semester) waiver of 30% of in-state tuition and general student fees. Reapply each year. Like the High Honors waiver, this is competitive, early Scholarship Universe completion matters more than late polish.
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How to Apply
As a current Utah-resident WSU student with a WSU cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.74, complete the Scholarship Universe application by February 1. Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits).
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Strategic Detail
Live current-student aid page (2026-2027) confirms a one-year 30% waiver of in-state tuition and general student fees for Utah-resident continuing students with a WSU cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.74. Awarded competitively via Scholarship Universe with a February 1 priority completion date.
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Who Actually Wins
Current Utah-resident WSU students with solid mid-3.x GPAs (3.50 to 3.74) who apply early through Scholarship Universe and stay full-time. Like its sibling, this scholarship uses 'Honors' as a tier label, it's not a WSU Honors Program award.
One-year (2-semester) waiver of 15% of in-state tuition and general student fees. Reapply annually. The entry tier in WSU's three-step GPA-based waiver family (15% → 30% → 50%). Competitive, so early Scholarship Universe completion is what wins.
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How to Apply
As a current Utah-resident WSU student with a WSU cumulative GPA between 3.00 and 3.49, complete the Scholarship Universe application by February 1. Maintain full-time enrollment.
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Strategic Detail
Live current-student aid page (2026-2027) confirms a one-year 15% waiver of in-state tuition and general student fees for Utah-resident continuing students with a WSU cumulative GPA between 3.00 and 3.49. Competitive award via Scholarship Universe, funds run out, so applying near the February 1 priority date matters.
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Who Actually Wins
Current Utah-resident students with steady mid-3.x GPAs (3.00 to 3.49) who apply early. This is the most accessible of the three GPA-tier waivers, open to a much wider band of solid students.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
High Honors Scholarship (current students, nonresidents)
📅 Deadline: Feb. 1 Non-Renewable
$7,600/yr
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applied to nonresident tuition; tuition incentive programs like WUE cannot be combined with academic awards.
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How to Apply
Complete the Scholarship Universe application by Feb. 1 each year.
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Strategic Detail
One-year $7,600 award ($3,800 per semester) toward nonresident tuition for current WSU students with a 3.75 or higher WSU GPA. Competitive and based on GPA and Scholarship Universe application date. Reapply every year.
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Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state students already at Weber with top grades who apply early.
Applied to nonresident tuition; cannot be combined with tuition incentive programs.
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How to Apply
Complete the Scholarship Universe application by Feb. 1 each year.
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Strategic Detail
One-year $4,600 award ($2,300 per semester) toward nonresident tuition for current WSU students with a 3.5 to 3.74 WSU GPA. Uses "Honors" as a GPA tier label, not a tie to the Honors Program. Reapply every year.
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Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state students at Weber with strong grades who apply early.
Applied to nonresident tuition; cannot be combined with tuition incentive programs.
📄
How to Apply
Complete the Scholarship Universe application by Feb. 1 each year.
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Strategic Detail
One-year $2,300 award ($1,150 per semester) toward nonresident tuition for current WSU students with a 3.0 to 3.49 WSU GPA. Competitive; reapply every year.
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Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state students at Weber with solid B-plus grades who apply early.
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
CATapult Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Rolling Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 Upperclassmen
✚
Stacking & Combining
Designed as a finish-line award on top of existing aid.
📄
How to Apply
Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office or check Scholarship Universe as soon as a financial problem threatens enrollment.
Selection criteria: Need- and impact-based review focusing on proximity to graduation and size of remaining financial gap.
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Strategic Detail
Donor-funded scholarship launched in 2020 for current students who have completed at least 50% of their graduation requirements and hit a financial obstacle that threatens to stop them. Awards are flexible and sized to the situation.
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Who Actually Wins
Students well into their degree (recipients average about 73% complete) whose remaining barrier is money, including many students 25 and older.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Professional Sales Student Association (PSSA) Leadership Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Typically February 1; departmental deadlines may vary. ✓ Renews (3 GPA)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Can be combined with other scholarships and aid for Professional Sales students, subject to overall aid limits.
📄
How to Apply
Apply through Scholarship Universe or the Professional Sales department, documenting Professional Sales major status and leadership/service in the Professional Sales Student Association.
Selection criteria: Departmental review of leadership, service, and academic standing within Professional Sales.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
For sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in Professional Sales with a 3.0 or higher GPA who are working to build up the Professional Sales Student Association. The department offers several other sales scholarships too.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Professional Sales majors who hold leadership roles or contribute significantly to PSSA activities and maintain solid academic performance.
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
Robert Barker Memorial Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1 Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 Upperclassmen
✚
Stacking & Combining
Departmental donor scholarship; generally layers on top of academic and need-based aid within cost-of-attendance limits.
📄
How to Apply
Complete the Scholarship Universe application and submit a one-page letter of inquiry explaining why you are pursuing a law degree.
Selection criteria: Focus on quality and depth of leadership and service plus academic standing.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
A pre-law scholarship run through the Department of Political Science & Philosophy. Open to juniors and seniors in any major who are pursuing law school, with a 2.5 WSU GPA. Award amount is not published.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Juniors and seniors headed to law school who write a strong one-page letter about why. Seniors who won as juniors get preference.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Army ROTC Scholarships
📅 Deadline: March 4 (national high school deadline); campus-based deadlines vary by term. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Tuition
tuition or room and board plus stipend
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Army ROTC scholarships cover either full tuition and fees or room and board plus a book allowance and monthly stipend; other aid may be used toward remaining costs, subject to federal ROTC and Weber State packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Apply to Weber State, enroll in Army ROTC, and complete the national Army ROTC scholarship application or campus-based ROTC application; meet medical, fitness, academic, and service-contract requirements.
Selection criteria: Selection follows national Army ROTC criteria emphasizing academics, leadership potential, and physical fitness.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
Weber hosts its own Army ROTC program. WSU currently describes its full-tuition scholarships as limited and asks students to contact the recruiting office. The Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship lists full tuition, $6,000 per semester for housing, $1,200 a year for books and fees, and a $420 monthly stipend, with a 2.5 GPA and 19 ACT (920 SAT) minimum and a service commitment.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Contracted Army ROTC cadets at Weber State who meet academic, fitness, and leadership standards and agree to serve as Army officers after graduation.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Air Force ROTC (Detachment 850)
📅 Deadline: Around February 1 for national AFROTC boards; specific dates vary by year. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Tuition
tuition scholarship and stipend
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
AFROTC scholarships can cover full or partial tuition plus a monthly living allowance; other grants and scholarships may help with remaining costs, subject to Air Force ROTC and institutional rules.
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How to Apply
Join Air Force ROTC through Detachment 850 and apply for High School or In-College AFROTC scholarships via the Air Force ROTC application process; meet academic, fitness, and commissioning standards.
Selection criteria: National AFROTC evaluation considering academics, leadership potential, fitness, and commitment to commission.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 is hosted at the University of Utah and commissions cadets from several schools, including Weber State. Weber students cross-enroll. Scholarships come through the national AFROTC process.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: AFROTC cadets, often in STEM or leadership-oriented majors, who are competitive nationally and meet officer commissioning requirements.
Data last verified Oct 7, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
🏛️ State of Utah Aid Your Student Can Use at Weber
Utah residents can also bring state money to Weber. These come from the Utah System of Higher Education, not the university, and most layer on top of Weber’s own awards.
Start with your state. The awards in this first group come from the state, not the college. They are decided by residency and the FAFSA, and they stack on top of whatever automatic merit award the college gives below. If you live out of state, use the toggle above and these will step aside.
State AidApp Required
Opportunity Scholarship (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: Jan. 29, 2027 ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 2 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.3+ GPA
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applied after other state aid and can sit alongside Weber's institutional awards up to the cost of tuition and fees.
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How to Apply
Senior year: submit the USHE online application between Jan. 4 and March 18, 2027 (priority Jan. 29), and complete the 2027-28 FAFSA.
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Strategic Detail
Merit-based state scholarship for Utah high school graduates with a 3.3 GPA who completed one AP, IB or concurrent enrollment course in each of math, science and language arts, and filed the FAFSA. The class of 2026 maximum was $800 per semester for up to four semesters ($3,200 total); the class of 2027 maximum is set annually. Applied to tuition and general fees after other state aid. Requires full-time enrollment and typically a 3.0 semester GPA to keep receiving payments. Applications for the class of 2027 open Jan. 4, 2027.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah seniors who planned their schedule around AP, IB or CE classes in the three core areas and kept a 3.3 GPA.
State AidAutomatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Utah Promise Grant (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: FAFSA by April 1 for guaranteed fall processing at WSU ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Layers with Pell and institutional aid; awarded through the school's financial aid office.
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Strategic Detail
Need-based state grant for Utah residents (or students who qualify for resident tuition) who file the FAFSA and show financial need. Amount varies with available funding and can be used up to cost of attendance. Available until a first bachelor's degree or 120 attempted credits.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah residents with financial need who file the FAFSA early.
State AidApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
T.H. Bell Education Scholarship (State of Utah)
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supports future teachers and can be combined with academic and need-based aid to help cover tuition and related expenses.
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How to Apply
Get admitted to the Teacher Education Program, then work with the Teacher Education Advisement Center (ED 230) on the state application.
Selection criteria: Evaluation of academic record, commitment to teaching, and financial need.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
State of Utah program for future public school teachers in an approved education program. It can cover up to resident tuition, fees and books for up to four consecutive years. At Weber it is for students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program (contact the Teacher Education Advisement Center).
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Who Actually Wins
Students admitted to Weber's Teacher Education Program who plan to teach in Utah public schools.
❓ Hidden Gems FAQ
Who qualifies for Dream Weber?
Utah residents who qualify for a Pell Grant, take 12 or more credits, and have fewer than 150 credit hours. It covers full resident tuition and general fees for up to eight semesters. Weber’s financial aid pages mention a $50,000 household income guideline, while the Dream Weber page itself only lists Pell eligibility, so apply if you’re anywhere close.
My student is already at Weber. Is there money for current students?
Yes. Current students can apply each year for GPA-based waivers. Utah residents can get 50%, 30% or 15% off tuition and general fees at a 3.75, 3.5 or 3.0 GPA. Nonresidents can get $7,600, $4,600 or $2,300. They’re competitive and based partly on how early you apply. Despite the “Honors” name on two of them, they have nothing to do with the Honors Program.
What are activity waivers?
Tuition waivers for students involved in things like music, theatre, dance, debate, Model UN, the student newspaper, KWCR radio, admissions ambassadors or athletics. Your student contacts the department directly, keeps a 2.5 GPA and 12 credits, and can combine the waiver with an academic scholarship up to the cost of tuition.
What if my student runs into money trouble close to graduation?
Weber’s CATapult Scholarship exists for exactly that. It’s for current students who have finished at least half of their graduation requirements and hit a financial roadblock. Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office right away instead of sitting out a semester.
Is there anything for high school seniors besides the index award?
The Richard Richards Institute for Ethics gives $1,000 scholarships to seniors committed to Weber who write a strong 500-word ethics essay. The 2027 deadline is March 5. Utah seniors with AP, IB or concurrent enrollment classes in math, science and English should also look at the state Opportunity Scholarship.
Weber’s Honors Program is refreshingly open. It’s not a separate college with a high bar to get in. It’s open to every major and every class standing, and there’s no GPA requirement for the main pathways. Students take smaller, discussion-style Honors (HNRS) classes and build a portfolio over their time at Weber.
Foundation Honors: 10 credits of HNRS courses plus the Honors Portfolio, spread across the degree.
University Honors: Foundation Honors plus 5 more HNRS credits.
Departmental Honors: Available in majors with an Honors contract. Requirements vary and may include GPA, research, service or leadership.
Honors Program Scholarships
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Foundation Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2027 · 📢 Results: April 1, 2027 Non-Renewable
$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
WSU does not publish a stacking restriction for Honors scholarships; confirm with honors@weber.edu.
📄
How to Apply
Apply in Scholarship Universe between the October opening and March 1, 2027. Ask your recommender at least three weeks ahead.
💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
$500 per semester for 2027-28 ($1,000 total). For students already enrolled in the Foundation Honors pathway who have taken at least 1 HNRS credit and will be full-time. Requires a faculty letter of support. FAFSA not required.
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Who Actually Wins
Active Foundation Honors students with a faculty member willing to write a strong letter.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
University Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2027 · 📢 Results: April 1, 2027 Non-Renewable
$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
WSU does not publish a stacking restriction for Honors scholarships; confirm with honors@weber.edu.
📄
How to Apply
Apply in Scholarship Universe between the October opening and March 1, 2027, with a faculty letter of support.
💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
$1,000 per semester for 2027-28 ($2,000 total). For students who have completed (or will complete) Foundation Honors and are pursuing University Honors. Requires a faculty letter of support. FAFSA not required.
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Who Actually Wins
Students deep into the Honors track who have finished Foundation Honors and stayed engaged.
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
Departmental Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2027 · 📢 Results: April 1, 2027 Non-Renewable
$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 Upperclassmen
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Stacking & Combining
WSU does not publish a stacking restriction for Honors scholarships; confirm with honors@weber.edu.
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How to Apply
Apply in Scholarship Universe by March 1, 2027, with advisor confirmation and a letter of support.
💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
$500 per semester for 2027-28 ($1,000 total). For students enrolled in Departmental Honors for at least one semester whose department advisor confirms they are actively working on requirements. Requires a letter of support. FAFSA not required.
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Who Actually Wins
Upper-division students with an active Departmental Honors contract and an advisor in their corner.
Data last verified Jun 17, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Amounts shown are for the 2027-28 school year. Each award requires a faculty letter of support, and the FAFSA is not required.
Deadline Note: The Honors scholarship application opens in October in Scholarship Universe and closes March 1, 2027. Winners hear by April 1. Ask a professor for the letter of support at least three weeks before the deadline.
Why Honors Matters for Utah’s Top Students
Presidential Scholars: The full-tuition Presidential award requires 3 Honors credits in the first year, so these students are already halfway in the door.
Activity waiver: Honors is on Weber’s list of activity waiver scholarships, so it’s worth asking the program about.
National awards: The Honors office also helps students chase national and international scholarships.
Honors Program FAQs (Weber State)
Is it hard to get into Honors at Weber?
No. There’s no GPA requirement for Foundation or University Honors, and any major can join. Departmental Honors may have a GPA requirement set by the department.
Can an incoming freshman win an Honors scholarship?
Not right away. The Foundation scholarship requires students to already be in the pathway and have at least 1 HNRS credit before applying, so it usually starts in the second year.
Does my student have to take Honors classes to keep the Presidential?
Yes. Presidential Scholars must complete 3 Honors credits during their first academic year.
Do Honors scholarships stack with other aid?
Weber doesn’t publish a restriction. Most families should expect them to sit on top of other awards, but confirm with honors@weber.edu before counting on it.
Weber State sits on the east bench of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, about 30 miles from Hill Air Force Base. It’s a career-focused university. Most degrees here lead straight to a job, and the school is built for students who want to work while they study, with day, evening and online options.
Nationally Known Program: Dumke College of Health Professions: Health programs account for roughly a third of Weber’s bachelor’s degrees. The college serves more than 8,000 students on and off campus, with programs in nursing, radiologic sciences, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene and more. It also runs an agreement with the military’s Medical Education Training Center in San Antonio.
Nursing: One of the largest nursing pipelines in northern Utah, from associate degree through the doctorate.
Engineering, Applied Science & Technology: Computer science, mechanical engineering technology and other engineering programs with close ties to the aerospace and defense employers around Hill AFB.
Automotive Technology: A rare four-year automotive degree with long-running manufacturer training partnerships.
Professional Sales: Weber says it has the only four-year professional sales program of its kind in the Western U.S., and its students compete and place at national sales competitions.
Business & Criminal Justice: The Goddard School of Business & Economics and a criminal justice program that feeds local and state agencies.
🔗 Official Weber State University Links
Use Weber State’s official pages below to double-check admissions steps, scholarship rules, costs and deadlines. Always go by these pages for final award terms.
Weber State is one of those schools that doesn’t try to dazzle you with a flashy full ride. It just quietly keeps the bill low. A Utah freshman starts at about $6,580 a year in tuition and fees, and the index scholarship knocks that down further based on grades and one good test day. If your family qualifies for a Pell Grant, Dream Weber can take tuition off the table entirely.
For out-of-state families, the trick is picking the right discount, because you only get one. Run the numbers on WUE, the academic award, the 100 Mile reduction and the Alumni Legacy waiver, then take the biggest. And whether you live in Ogden or Oregon, get the ACT or SAT done, file the FAFSA early, and finish Scholarship Universe by Dec. 1. Families who do those three things usually find Weber to be one of the best deals in the West, especially for nursing, health professions, engineering technology and sales.
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