University of Utah
Department of Computer Science

Undergraduate Financial Assistance

The Department of Computer Science has several financial assistance awards available. Applications may be picked up from the Academic Counselor in the Department of Computer Science office. These scholarships are awarded based upon academic performance, rather than financial need. The following scholarships are available:

Special Departmental Scholarship.

This award is available to entering Freshmen or transfer students who plan to major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and who are residents of the state of Utah. The award is for resident tuition for three quarters, renewable up to twelve quarters, depending on GPA, for undergraduate work. There are two awards available each year. To be eligible, students must take at least 12 credit hours per quarter. (Applications for these scholarships must be submitted to the University Office of Financial Aid by February 1.)

Continuing Student Departmental Scholarship.

This award is available to Sophomore, Junior or Senior students majoring in Computer Science or in Computer Engineering and who are residents of the state of Utah. The award is for resident tuition for three quarters. There are approximately four awards available each year. To be eligible, students must take at least 12 credit hours per quarter. Applications for these scholarships must be submitted to the CS departmental office by March 15.

College of Engineering Scholarship.

About 10 awards are available each year to Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors. These are unrestricted cash awards of $500 to $1,000. To be eligible, students must take at least 8 credit hours per quarter. Use the same application as for the Continuing Student Scholarship.

Sperry Rand Scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded on the basis of excellence to one Junior or Senior student majoring in Computer Science or in Computer Engineering. The award is an unrestricted cash prize of approximately $500. To be eligible, students must take at least 8 credit hours per quarter. Use the same application as for the Continuing Student Scholarship.

Students may also apply for financial aid from the Colleges of Engineering and Mines, which each year award about 25 Josephine Beam Educational Scholarships. These scholarships are worth approximately $500 and are based upon need. Obtain an application form from the Office of the Dean of Engineering in MEB 2202. Applications must be submitted by February 15.