Weber State University Scholarships (2026–2027)
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Last Updated on June 5, 2026
What This Page Covers:- Tuition, housing, and average family net price
- Automatic merit ranges and qualifier benchmarks
- Flagship and hidden-gem awards
- Honors and stacking strategy
📊 Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance Rate: ~100%
- Middle 50% ACT: 21
- Middle 50% SAT: 1030
- Average GPA: 3.4
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📌 Weber State University at a Glance
🏆 Full tuition available (Presidential Scholarship (Resident) & Dream Weber Program)
Average Net Price
$10,722/year (in-state estimate)
Average paid for residents.
Automatic Merit
$1,000–$9,000/yr
No separate application.
Scholarships Tracked
30 opportunities
18 automatic · 9 hidden gem · 3 honors
Typical Qualifiers
GPA 2.75+; ACT TBD+ / SAT TBD+
Benchmarks for top-tier awards.
Testing Policy
Test-optional
No superscore.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Dec 1 • FAFSA: May 1
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Presidential Scholarship (Resident) & Dream Weber Program
Honors College
Honors Program Available
Weber State is one of the most straightforward affordability plays in Utah. Automatic merit is tied directly to GPA, the thresholds are easy to understand, and many students qualify without needing test scores. On top of that, tuition is already lower than most public universities, which makes even modest scholarships go further.
This is a great option for families who want a low-risk financial plan. If your student has a solid GPA and you apply on time, you can estimate costs early and avoid the uncertainty of competitive scholarships. It’s not a “chase the big award” school—it’s a “build a smart, affordable path” school, especially when you combine merit with FAFSA-based aid.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes — Weber State University is test-optional.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 21; SAT: 1030.
Average net price? About $10,722/yearyear after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
Yes — participates in WUE.
💰 Cost of Attendance at Weber State University 2026-2027
📅 2026–2027 Planning Note: The costs below reflect the most recently published figures (2025–2026). Universities typically finalize the next year’s rates in the spring, and we’ll update this page once official 2026–2027 numbers are released.
Planning tip: At large public universities, tuition, fees, and housing usually increase modestly each year (often in the 2–5% range). For early budgeting, families may want to plan for roughly $1,000–$1,500 more in-state or $2,000–$3,000 more out-of-state in total direct costs once new rates are published.
| Category (2026–2027) |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees (2 semesters) |
$6,557 |
$17,446 |
| Housing & Meals (typical) |
$9,572 |
$9,572 |
| Total (Direct Costs) |
$16,129 |
$27,018 |
Average Federal Net Price: $10,722 — this is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships (no loans), based on the most recent federal data. Your specific cost could be significantly lower or higher depending on your financial aid eligibility and merit scholarships. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE):
Eligible students from participating western states pay
150% of resident tuition instead of the full nonresident rate. Using the 2025–26 resident tuition level, WUE tuition is roughly 1.5× the in-state tuition amount; standard student fees still apply.
See our
WUE guide for how it works.
Who qualifies for WUE at Weber State?
Residents of WUE member states and territories who meet admission and program eligibility.
How much can families save?
WUE pricing replaces the full nonresident tuition with ~150% of the resident tuition (plus the same fees), which is a substantial discount from standard nonresident rates.
Is it automatic?
Consideration happens during admission; availability is limited. Apply early.
Sources:
University COA snapshot: https://www.weber.edu/admissions/shared/costs.html
Tuition & fee schedules: https://www.weber.edu/bursar/tuitionfee_tables.html
WUE program (150% of resident tuition): https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/wue.html
College Scorecard (Average net price): https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230782-Weber-State-University=
✅ Automatic Merit Scholarships
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
Mt. Ogden Scholarship (Nonresident)
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Holistic / Status Based
✚
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
Trustees Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
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
Golden Spike Scholarship (Nonresident)
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Holistic / Status Based
✚
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)
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.
Automatic
Deans Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
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)
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⚠ Transfer Only
Ben Lomond Scholarship (Nonresident Transfer)
📅 Deadline: rolling (year-round, first-come, first-served)
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 3.8+ GPA🎓 Transfer
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Stacking & Combining
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.
Automatic
Success Scholarship (Resident)
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Holistic / Status Based
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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⚠ Transfer Only
Skyline Trail Scholarship (Nonresident Transfer)
📅 Deadline: rolling (year-round, first-come, first-served)
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 3.5+ GPA🎓 Transfer
✚
Stacking & Combining
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 (3.50–3.74) who get their WSU admission paperwork in early.
Automatic
Concurrent Enrollment EDGE Scholarship
📅 Deadline: December 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
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⚠ Transfer Only
Antelope Island Scholarship (Nonresident Transfer)
📅 Deadline: rolling (year-round, first-come, first-served)
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 Transfer
✚
Stacking & Combining
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 (3.00–3.49) who finish admission paperwork early in the cycle.
Automatic
Sterling Scholar Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1
Non-Renewable
$1,000–$2,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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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⚠ Transfer Only
Malan's Peak Scholarship (Nonresident Transfer)
📅 Deadline: rolling (year-round, first-come, first-served)
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 2.8+ GPA🎓 Transfer
✚
Stacking & Combining
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 (2.75–2.99) who get admission steps wrapped up before slots run out for the cycle.
Automatic⚠ Transfer Only
Academic Distinction Scholarship (Transfer)
📅 Deadline: May 1 (scholarship acceptance)
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 2.8+ GPA🎓 Transfer
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Stacking & Combining
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.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
High Honors Scholarship (current students, residents)
📅 Deadline: February 1
Non-Renewable
🏫 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
🏫 3.5+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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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 (3.50–3.74) 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.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Achievement Scholarship (current students, residents)
📅 Deadline: February 1
Non-Renewable
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
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 (3.00–3.49) who apply early. This is the most accessible of the three GPA-tier waivers — open to a much wider band of solid students.
* 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: GPA and ACT/SAT cutoffs marked with * are estimates based on Weber State’s scholarship index chart and past award data. Exact thresholds and awards may shift each cycle.
Do I need to apply separately for Weber State’s automatic merit scholarships?
No — all admitted students are automatically considered based on GPA and test scores on their admission application, provided by the Feb 1 priority deadline.
Does Weber State superscore test scores for scholarships?
Weber State does not superscore ACT; for SAT, they use section superscores.
Can I stack these scholarships with WUE?
No — you cannot combine nonresident academic scholarships with the Western Undergraduate Exchange. Students get whichever benefit is largest.
Sources:
Weber State Resident Scholarships: https://weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/newstudents/utahresidents.html
Weber State Nonresident Scholarships: https://weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/newstudents/nonresidents.html
Weber State Scholarship Index Chart: https://weber.edu/financialaid/indexchart.html
Weber State University Scholarships: https://weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
🏆 Competitive Scholarships
Weber State’s university-level awards for incoming freshmen are primarily automatic (index-based). Additional competitive scholarships are generally handled through the campus-wide application in Scholarship Universe and by individual colleges/departments (which we’ll list in the Hidden Gems and Department sections). As of now, WSU does not publish a separate slate of named, university-wide competitive freshman scholarships beyond the automatic tiers.
This institution does not offer designated Competitive scholarships at this time.
So where do the competitive scholarships live at WSU?
Most competitive awards are offered via the campus-wide Scholarship Universe portal and through colleges/departments (donor-funded, program-based). We’ll surface relevant non-departmental items in Hidden Gems; departmental items appear in their own section.
What are the key priority dates?
For new students, WSU’s priority deadline is Feb 1 to submit admission materials (including transcripts/tests), and May 1 to accept academic scholarships. Scholarship Universe cycles typically run Oct 1–Feb 1 for the following fall. Always consult live listings for specialized awards.
Does WSU superscore tests for scholarship consideration?
WSU does not superscore the ACT (highest single composite); for the SAT, they superscore by combining highest section scores. This matters mainly for automatic/index-based merit; donor/competitive awards may set unique criteria.
Can competitive awards stack with automatic merit or WUE?
Stacking rules vary. Nonresident academic awards generally cannot combine with WUE. Donor and some campus competitive funds in Scholarship Universe may stack with tuition benefits, but many exclude tuition waivers; always confirm each award’s rules.
Sources:
WSU Financial Aid — Apply (Scholarship Universe): https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/apply.html
WSU Financial Aid — New Student: Utah Residents (priority dates): https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/newstudents/utahresidents.html
WSU Financial Aid — New Student: Non-Residents (priority & stacking): https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/newstudents/nonresidents.html
WSU Scholarship Universe FAQ: https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarship-universe-faq.html
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
Beyond the automatic awards, Weber State students can tap into a wide range of niche scholarships and programs. These include identity-based awards, ROTC pathways, the Dream Weber program, and university-wide donor/completion grants through Scholarship Universe. Below are notable “hidden gems” worth a closer look.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicneed_based
Dream Weber Program
📅 Deadline: April 1
✓ Renews
Full Tuition
last-dollar tuition grant
✔ Stackable
⚠ Utah residents with Pell eligibility and household income roughly ≤$50,000 can have Weber State tuition and general fees fully covered for up to eight semesters through Dream Weber; living costs are extra.
🎓 All Undergrad
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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
File the FAFSA by the Dream Weber deadline, complete all verification steps, and submit any required Scholarship Universe forms; maintain Utah residency and meet credit limits.
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
CRP table describes full in-state tuition and fees as a last-dollar award for Utah residents with AGI ≤ $50,000, Pell eligibility, and ≤150 credits; the official Dream Weber page confirms similar income, Pell, credit, and FAFSA requirements and notes that funding is limited each year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Utah resident undergraduates from families with adjusted gross income of about $50,000 or less who are Pell-eligible, have not exceeded 150 attempted credits, and enroll at least half time (usually full time) at Weber State.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Robert Barker Memorial Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.75 GPA)
$500–$1,500/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.8+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Can stack with Weber State academic and need-based aid, subject to overall cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Apply through Scholarship Universe, documenting community service, student government, or campus leadership roles, and respond to short essay prompts.
Selection criteria: Focus on quality and depth of leadership and service plus academic standing.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP table identifies $500–$1,500 awards for students involved in community service and student leadership, often renewable; Scholarship Universe listings describe leadership-focused memorial scholarships with similar award ranges and reapplication options.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who have sustained involvement in campus service, student government, or leadership programs and maintain a solid GPA.
App Required
Terrel H. Bell Teaching Education Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (3 GPA)
$1,000–$2,500/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA
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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
Apply via Scholarship Universe as an education major, including essays describing interest in teaching and, where applicable, first-generation or financial-need background.
Selection criteria: Evaluation of academic record, commitment to teaching, and financial need.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP table cites $1,000–$2,500 per year for incoming education majors with preference for first-generation and need; program listings in Scholarship Universe describe similarly targeted education scholarships with variable award sizes.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming freshmen and undergraduates committed to teacher education at Weber, especially first-generation students with financial need and strong academic promise.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Professional Sales Student Association (PSSA) Leadership Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Typically February 1; departmental deadlines may vary.
✓ Renews (2.75 GPA)
🏫 2.8+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Can be combined with other scholarships and aid for Professional Sales students, subject to overall aid limits.
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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
CRP HTML notes a PSSA Leadership Scholarship for Professional Sales majors with variable amount and leadership/service requirements; Scholarship Universe shows multiple Professional Sales awards, but exact dollar amounts vary and are not always fixed.
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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
Native American Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
🏫 3.1+ GPA✎ ~21 ACT👥 ~24 per year (combined with Native American Transfer Scholarship) winners/yr
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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.
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
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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.
📄
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
CRP table notes full or partial tuition plus stipend for cadets in Detachment 850; AFROTC’s official site describes multiple national scholarship types with tuition coverage and monthly allowances but does not list Weber-specific amounts.
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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.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Richard Richards Institute Ethics Scholarships
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (3 GPA)
$500–$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Can be combined with other institutional scholarships and external awards; travel or internship stipends may be awarded in addition to tuition support.
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How to Apply
Apply through the Richard Richards Institute or Scholarship Universe with an application and essay describing ethical leadership, public service, or community engagement; some opportunities may also support travel or internships.
Selection criteria: Holistic review centered on ethics, leadership, and service, plus academic performance.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP table lists $500–$2,000 scholarships with possible travel and internship stipends; the Institute’s information describes scholarships and support for students engaged in ethics and public service, with competitive applications and essays.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who demonstrate strong ethical leadership, community or civic engagement, and academic achievement.
App Required⚠ Senior Only
Completion Grants
📅 Deadline: Rolling; applications typically open each term until funds are exhausted.
Non-Renewable
🏫 2.0+ GPA🎓 Senior
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Stacking & Combining
Designed as a last-mile grant to close small funding gaps; stacks on top of existing aid but limited to one-time awards.
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How to Apply
Submit a short completion-grant application via Scholarship Universe or through Weber State’s financial aid office, documenting remaining credits, financial shortfall, and expected graduation term.
Selection criteria: Need- and impact-based review focusing on proximity to graduation and size of remaining financial gap.
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Strategic Detail
CRP table lists one-time $500–$1,000 awards for seniors close to graduation who face small financial shortfalls; Weber’s completion and emergency aid descriptions reference small grants to help students finish degrees, typically administered through Scholarship Universe or financial aid.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Near-completion seniors whose only remaining barrier is a relatively small unpaid balance and who demonstrate the ability to graduate within the term or year.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
First-Generation & Multicultural Awards
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA)
$500–$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Many identity-based awards can be combined with automatic merit, state, and federal aid up to cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA or alternative need application if applicable and apply through Scholarship Universe for first-generation and multicultural scholarships aligned with campus support programs.
Selection criteria: Varies by specific scholarship; commonly considers academic progress, program participation, and personal statements.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP table summarizes typical awards of $500–$2,000 per year for first-generation and multicultural students active in campus programs; Scholarship Universe listings show multiple identity-based scholarships with varying amounts and renewal policies.
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Who Actually Wins
First-generation or underrepresented students who participate in Weber support, multicultural, or mentoring programs and demonstrate academic progress and campus engagement.
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
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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
CRP table describes scholarships providing full tuition or room and board plus a monthly stipend; Weber’s ROTC site points students to federal Army ROTC scholarship options with full-tuition or room-and-board packages and stipends, but specific dollar amounts vary over time.
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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.
App Required⚠ Transfer Only
Native American Transfer Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
🏫 3.0+ GPA👥 ~24 per year (combined with Native American Scholarship) winners/yr🎓 Transfer
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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.
* 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.
Disclaimer: Award amounts, cutoffs, and deadlines reflect guidance from official WSU sources; use Scholarship Universe for up-to-date applications.
- Professional Sales Student Association (PSSA) Leadership Scholarship: For majors in Professional Sales; amount varies. Leadership/service in PSSA required.
- Janine Webb Graduate Studies Scholarship: Graduate (not undergraduate) students, with special focus on first-generation/single parent/financial need.
FAQ
How do students apply?
Most awards require a FAFSA and a Scholarship Universe application. ROTC is a separate process (national forms/campus interviews).
Can Dream Weber stack with merit scholarships?
Yes, as a last-dollar award it can combine with many other forms of aid for zero tuition bills.
What’s the value of ROTC scholarships?
Full tuition or room/board, book stipends, and a living allowance for full-time contracted cadets.
Sources:
Weber State Scholarship Universe: https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarshipuniverse.html
Dream Weber: https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/dreamweber.html
Army ROTC at Weber: https://www.weber.edu/rotc
Air Force ROTC: https://www.afrotc.com/
Richard Richards Institute: https://www.weber.edu/richardsinstitute
🎖️ Honors Program (Weber State University)
Weber State’s Honors Program is a choose-your-path setup—students opt into smaller, discussion-rich courses and interdisciplinary learning without adding time to graduation. Admission is self-apply, and most Honors courses satisfy gen ed or major electives so high-achieving students can deepen academics while staying on track to graduate.
What a Typical Weber State Honors Student Looks Like
College-prep curriculum (AP/CE where available), strong writing and participation, curiosity for cross-disciplinary topics, and steady grades (mid/high 3’s GPA). No minimum test score is required; fit and follow-through matter most.
Perks that Matter
- Small, seminar-style Honors (HNRS) courses that often meet general ed or major requirements
- Three flexible tracks: Foundation Honors, University Honors, and Departmental Honors
- Portfolio, faculty mentorship, and transcript/diploma distinction
- Eligibility for Honors-only scholarships (see table) and national scholarship advising
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
Departmental Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Varies
Non-Renewable
🎓 Upperclassmen
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Stacking & Combining
Specific stacking rules for 2026-2027 are not currently published pending Honors Program scholarship redesign.
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How to Apply
Application steps for 2026-2027 are not currently published — the WSU Honors Program is redesigning scholarship opportunities. Updated criteria are expected in September 2026 for the 2027–2028 academic year. Contact honors@weber.edu or (801) 626-7336, and also reach out to the student's home department, for current-year guidance.
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Strategic Detail
IMPORTANT — As of June 2026, the Weber State Honors Program scholarship page (weber.edu/honors/scholarships/) displays only this notice — the program is currently reviewing and redesigning scholarship opportunities, and information about Honors scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available in September 2026. No 2026-2027 dollar amounts, GPA thresholds, deadlines, or application steps are confirmable on the institution's own site. This record is preserved with application_status set to unknown — values shown for award amount, GPA, deadlines, and application steps reflect prior-year configurations and should not be relied on until WSU publishes updated criteria. Plan to revisit and reconfirm after September 2026.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Historically, upper-division majors formally enrolled in Departmental Honors who hit program milestones and are endorsed by their academic department. Current-year criteria pending the September 2026 redesign rollout.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
University Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Varies
Non-Renewable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Specific stacking rules for 2026-2027 are not currently published pending Honors Program scholarship redesign.
📄
How to Apply
Application steps for 2026-2027 are not currently published — the WSU Honors Program is redesigning scholarship opportunities. Updated criteria are expected in September 2026 for the 2027–2028 academic year. Contact honors@weber.edu or (801) 626-7336 for current-year guidance.
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Strategic Detail
IMPORTANT — As of June 2026, the Weber State Honors Program scholarship page (weber.edu/honors/scholarships/) displays only this notice — the program is currently reviewing and redesigning scholarship opportunities, and information about Honors scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available in September 2026. No 2026-2027 dollar amounts, GPA thresholds, deadlines, or application steps are confirmable on the institution's own site. This record is preserved with application_status set to unknown — values shown for award amount, GPA, deadlines, and application steps reflect prior-year configurations and should not be relied on until WSU publishes updated criteria. Plan to revisit and reconfirm after September 2026.
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Who Actually Wins
Historically, continuing Honors students progressing in the University Honors pathway with completed HNRS credits and active program engagement. Current-year criteria pending the September 2026 redesign rollout.
App Required
Foundation Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Varies
Non-Renewable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Specific stacking rules for 2026-2027 are not currently published pending Honors Program scholarship redesign. Historically, Honors scholarships have layered on top of automatic merit awards within cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Application steps for 2026-2027 are not currently published — the WSU Honors Program is redesigning scholarship opportunities. Updated criteria are expected in September 2026 for the 2027–2028 academic year. Students interested in Honors should track the Honors Program scholarships page and contact the Honors Program directly at honors@weber.edu or (801) 626-7336 for current-year guidance.
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Strategic Detail
IMPORTANT — As of June 2026, the Weber State Honors Program scholarship page (weber.edu/honors/scholarships/) displays only this notice — the program is currently reviewing and redesigning scholarship opportunities, and information about Honors scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available in September 2026. No 2026-2027 dollar amounts, GPA thresholds, deadlines, or application steps are confirmable on the institution's own site. This record is preserved with application_status set to unknown — values shown for award amount, GPA, deadlines, and application steps reflect prior-year configurations and should not be relied on until WSU publishes updated criteria. Plan to revisit and reconfirm after September 2026.
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Who Actually Wins
Historically, students enrolled in the Foundation Honors pathway who are taking HNRS coursework and have strong faculty support. Current-year criteria pending the September 2026 redesign rollout.
* 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.
Is Honors invite-only?
No — students self-apply and pick a pathway (Foundation, University, Departmental).
Does Honors add time to degree?
No — courses count toward gen ed or major when coordinated with advisors.
Is there a fee or extra tuition?
No Honors fee; regular tuition applies. Honors scholarships offset costs.
When are the deadlines?
Scholarship Universe for Honors awards opens Dec 1 and closes Mar 1 (most years). For resident High Honors and Honors waivers, priority is Feb 1. Check the WSU Honors and financial aid sites for live updates.
Sources:
WSU Honors Scholarships: https://www.weber.edu/honors/scholarships.html
Departmental Honors Scholarship Application: https://www.weber.edu/honors/departmental-scholarship.html
Foundation Honors Scholarship Application: https://www.weber.edu/honors/foundation-scholarship.html
High Honors/Honors (Residents): https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarships/currentstudents/residents.html
WSU Scholarship Universe: https://www.weber.edu/financialaid/scholarshipuniverse.html
⭐ What Weber State Is Known For
Weber State is well-regarded across Utah for combining strong professional and healthcare preparation with accessible, career-oriented programs. Students benefit from hands-on training, high placement in health fields, and growing strength in business, sales, teacher education, and public health.
Top Program Highlight: Nursing
Weber State’s Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing is one of its most recognized programs, consistently ranked among top programs in Utah for clinical readiness and graduate placement rates.
- Health Professions & Allied Health: Health Administrative Services, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy. These programs are highly awarded in number of degrees granted.
- Professional Sales: One of the top non-general majors by volume at Weber State; strong employer connections in Utah’s business sectors.
- Teacher Education / Education Programs: Teacher Education remains a significant area of degree production; Weber State is known across the state for preparing teachers.
- School of Computing / Computer Science: Among the top majors by number of degrees; grows in demand as Utah’s tech industry expands.
- Health Sciences & Pre-Professional Healthcare Tracks: Pre-PA, pre-physical therapy, and other tracks that feed into graduate/professional health-care fields.
Final Thoughts
Navigating scholarships at Weber State doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. Once you understand the tuition baseline, automatic awards, and special programs like Dream Weber or ROTC, you’ll see how many doors can open. Honors and hidden gem opportunities give motivated students even more ways to reduce the bill, and resources like Scholarship Universe keep everything in one place. Take the time to compare your options, meet the deadlines, and encourage your student to apply broadly—the savings can add up quickly.
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