Academic Catalog

Scholarships

General Information

Snow College scholarships and/or waivers are awarded on a competitive basis with regard to academic merit and excellence, leadership and service experience, specific talents, and financial need. The purpose of scholarships is to give talented, deserving students the opportunity to attend Snow College, thereby enriching institutional programs. Many of our scholarships awarded are defined as waivers. Waivers have no cash value.

Scholarships are awarded annually each academic year. An academic year for scholarship purposes consists of fall and spring semesters. Scholarships are not awarded during summer semesters.

Credits not covered or earned by regular Snow College tuition processes will not count toward the required credits to maintain the scholarships (i.e., independent study, transfers from other institutions, etc.).

Application Deadlines

Scholarship application dates will be posted yearly on the Snow College website. Snow College scholarship applications must be postmarked or submitted online, on or before the deadline as posted on the scholarship application. While you may qualify for a scholarship, awards are made based on available funds. We encourage students to apply as early as possible.Snow College scholarships are offered for the academic year. (Fall and Spring semesters). If a student is planning to begin Spring semester, the scholarship deadline still applies. Upon being awarded, the student will be emailed his/her scholarship contract. It is the student’s responsibility to read and comply with the set scholarship requirements each semester. If the student fails to meet the scholarship requirements, Snow College does not offer a probationary period.

Scholarship Awarding Process

Snow College scholarships are offered for the academic year. (Fall and Spring semesters). If a student is planning to begin Spring semester, the scholarship deadline still applies. Upon being awarded, the student will be emailed his/her scholarship contract. It is the student’s responsibility to read and comply with the set scholarship requirements each semester. If the student fails to meet the scholarship requirements, Snow College does not offer a probationary period.

Scholarship Contract

The scholarship contract is a contract between the student and Snow College. Notification of scholarship(s) will be emailed to the recipient's preferred email on file. By accepting the scholarship through the MySnow Student Portal, the student accepts full responsibility to maintain the requirements in order to keep the award from one semester to the next. Students must accept their scholarships by the deadline listed on the scholarship contract. The requirements of each scholarship award are stated on the student’s contract. The requirements may differ from one award to another and are strictly enforced. Students are encouraged to read their contract carefully to make sure they completely understand the conditions of the award. Students who have questions about their scholarship offer and any requirements should contact the scholarship office.

Scholarship Deferments

Students who wish to hold (defer) a scholarship must complete a Leave of Absence Form prior to their absence (https://www.snow.edu/offices/scholarships/defer_application.html). If a leave of absence or deferment form is turned in after the start of the semester (of which the student would like to defer), the scholarship will not be held. The scholarship contract identifies deferment eligibility. Scholarships may be held (deferred) by those students wishing to interrupt their education for military service, medical reasons, or organized service programs through the student’s church. Deferments being requested for personal reasons such as employment, internship, illness, etc. will be reviewed and decided on by the scholarship appeals committee. Scholarships may be held for a period of 32 months. A student is required to submit documentation in addition to the Leave of Absence Form supporting the reason for interrupting their education. The deferment will not be processed without supporting documentation. If a student attends another institution before the deferment or after he or she returns, the scholarship will be canceled. It is the student's responsibility to notify the scholarship office upon their return or enrollment.

Scholarship Appeals

A loss of a scholarship may be appealed for varied reasons but may include unavoidable absence from school due to medical issues, military service, or personal issues (i.e. a death in the family or divorce). Other reasons to appeal may include a demonstrated unusually heavy or demanding academic course load, or an error on a final grade.

Reasons that are typically insufficient for an appeal to be granted are that the student disagrees with the grade a professor gave, or that the student could have attended class but chose not to.

To appeal, students must complete a Scholarship Appeal form by the third Friday of the semester following the loss of the scholarship. The Scholarship Appeal Form is found online and should include as much documentation as possible. If an appeal is filed on a medical issue, the dates of illness or accident, the period for which the student could not attend school, and explanation must be typed on official letterhead with physician’s signature and telephone number. Medical bills do not meet the documentation guidelines. Other acceptable documentation may be (but is not limited to) obituaries, divorce decrees, statements from faculty or staff members, or military papers. Students must submit a detailed explanation with their scholarship appeal.

The scholarship office may notify students that a scholarship will or has been lost. However, notification cannot be guaranteed, and it is the student’s responsibility to check their GPA and credit hours at the end of each semester to determine if they are in danger of losing their scholarship. Even if not notified by the scholarship office, a student must file a timely appeal by the third week of the next semester. If a scholarship has been lost due to grades or insufficient credit hours, the student should first contact all instructors to verify that all grades are accurate. A student should not ask an instructor to change a grade for the purpose of retaining a scholarship. If a grade has been reported or recorded inaccurately, this should be noted on the appeal form.

It is at the discretion of the scholarship appeals committee to either reinstate the scholarship in its entirety, to reduce the scholarship, or to decline the appeal. The committee may also suggest that a different type of scholarship be awarded to the student who is appealing. The terms and conditions along with the length of the award (if approved) will be communicated to the student through email.

95 Credit Rule

For Snow College students who are not currently enrolled and accepted into a four-year program and have more than 95 attempted credit hours must petition the Scholarship Appeals Committee to be considered for any Snow College scholarship. Students appealing this rule must have an academic reason for staying at Snow College. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain supporting documentation from a faculty member and document the courses they expect to complete. Appeals for this purpose will be considered throughout the semester, but students are encouraged to appeal as early as possible. Students appealing under this category are appealing for the right to be considered for a scholarship. If the appeal is approved, it does not automatically guarantee the student a scholarship.

ADA Accommodations for Scholarship Purposes

A student with a disability may apply for reasonable accommodations with regard to admission and scholarships. Potential accommodations include, but are not limited to, reducing the course loads required to retain a scholarship. A student who believes they have a qualifying disability should contact the Snow College Accessibility Resource Center well in advance of admission and scholarship application deadlines and work with the Center to provide required documentation and establish reasonable accommodations. Students appealing the loss or revocation of a scholarship related to a disability should indicate the reasons on the Scholarship Appeal Form.

Disbursement of Scholarship Funds

Scholarship funds are disbursed into the student’s Snow College account approximately ten days prior to the start of each semester, given that the scholarship requirements are met. The scholarship will first be applied to the students’ Snow College balance, and then a refund may be generated. The funds may be withdrawn if the student drops below the required credit hours within the first three weeks of the semester. After the third week of each semester (the 21st day), if the student drops below the required credit hours but stays enrolled, the scholarship will not be renewed for the following semester. The student will then need to appeal to get funding back. All scholarship funds will be returned to the college if the student completely withdraws from school before the 60% semester date.

Duplication of Awards

Due to limited resources and the need to distribute scholarships among as many students as possible, Snow College has the right to limit the amounts awarded to each student. Therefore, if a student is awarded two or more scholarships from different sources or departments, the student may be required to choose and accept only one of the awards. In such cases, the student should carefully read the scholarship contract for each award. If multiple waivers are awarded, the amounts will be limited.

Student Definitions (for Scholarship Purposes)

  • New Freshman Student is defined as a newly graduated student who is entering Snow College as a regularly admitted student with
    1. no previous college experience,
    2. concurrent enrollment credit, or
    3. less than 20 dual enrollment or transfer credits.
  • Returning Student is defined as any student who has completed at least one semester of post-secondary coursework (after completing high school), with a minimum of 12 credit hours, on a Snow College campus. This includes online courses.
  • Transfer Student is defined as any student who has completed at least 20 credits of college coursework at another regionally accredited college or university after high school graduation, or GED, and intends to transfer that credit to Snow College and continue his/her education. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be considered for academic scholarships but may be considered for other Snow College awards.

Types of Scholarships

Utah Resident Freshmen Academic Scholarships

· Presidential Scholarship - This is a renewable scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen students with a high school cumulative GPA of 4.0 and an ACT composite score of 28 or higher. To retain the scholarship a student must pass 15 credits and earn at least a 3.7 GPA each semester of attendance. The student must meet both requirements in order for the scholarship to renew each semester.

  • Dean Academic Scholarship - This is a renewable scholarship awarded to students with a high school cumulative GPA between 3.6 - 3.89. To retain the scholarship a student must pass 15 credits and earn at least a 3.25 GPA each semester of attendance. The student must meet both requirements in order for the scholarship to renew each semester.
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship - This is a renewable scholarship awarded to students with a high school cumulative GPA between 3.3 - 3.59. To retain the scholarship a student must pass 15 credits and earn at least a 3.0 GPA each semester of attendance. The student must meet both requirements in order for the scholarship to renew each semester.
  • Academic Honors Scholarship - This is a one-year scholarship awarded to students with a high school cumulative GPA between 3.0 - 3.29. To retain the scholarship a student must pass 12 credits and earn at least a 3.0 GPA each semester of attendance. The student must meet both requirements in order for the scholarship to renew for the second semester.
  • Badger Tracks - This is for Freshmen Snow College students that have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of Snow College Concurrent Enrollment Courses by the time they graduate from high school. Students must also have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in those Snow College Concurrent Enrollment courses. To retain the scholarship students must pass 15 credits per semester and earn at least a 3.0 GPA each semester of attendance. The student must meet both requirements in order for the scholarship to renew each semester.

While a student may qualify for an academic scholarship, these awards are made based on available funds. We encourage all students to apply as early as possible. Scholarship application dates will be posted yearly on the Snow College Website. No late applications will be accepted. Incoming freshmen academic scholarships are awarded based on overall academic achievement while in high school. The following factors are used to determine these:

  • Overall high school GPA;
  • Date of application;
  • Available funds

Upper Level and Transfer Student Academic Scholarships

The Upper Division Academic Scholarship is only available to Juniors and Seniors. The eligibility criteria and deadline will be listed on the website every year. The Transfer Scholarship requires a minimum of 24 transfer credit hours, a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and the student cannot have previously attended Snow College. Students must submit transcripts to the Snow College Processing Admissions Office to be considered. These scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis as restricted by available funds. Scholarship requirements will be stated on the scholarship contract. The scholarship awardee will be required to write a thank you letter if the scholarship is funded by a private account.

Performance-based and Departmental Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded according to talent or excellence in specific areas or departments and may require an audition, portfolio, interview, declared major, etc. Each department, in conjunction with the scholarship office, sets the scholarship requirements. Students should read the applications carefully and discuss their questions with the scholarship office. Departmental application deadlines will be posted yearly on the website. The student must contact the various departments for the performance-based scholarship deadlines and requirements.

Private Scholarships

Many of our scholarships come from generous donations. The requirements to receive and/or keep these scholarships may be set by the individual, foundation, or company making the donation. To obtain a private scholarship, students must be admitted to Snow College, and complete the private scholarship application(s) for which they would like to be considered. The deadline for private scholarships will be posted yearly on the website.
Please Note: An application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) is also required for many of our private awards.

International Student Scholarships

The Snow College Center for Global Engagement is committed to helping international students. Scholarships are open for new and returning international students. The GPA requirement for these scholarships is set between a 2.0 and 2.5 and will be detailed on the scholarship contract. To apply for these, students must contact the Center for Global Engagement at (435) 283-7411. See more at: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/financial_aid.html#sthash.pNwjImmQ.dpuf. International students are not eligible for Residential Academic Scholarships.

Leadership Scholarships

Leadership scholarships are available to students who have shown leadership qualities.

  • Ambassador Leadership Scholarships: Students applying for ambassador positions must complete the ambassador application and complete the associated documentation as outlined by the Admissions Office.
  • Student Body Advocate: Student Body Advocate Scholarships are awarded through the Student Government Office. To be considered students must complete the Student Body Officer Application and complete the associated documentation as outlined by the Student Government Office.
  • Resident Assistant Scholarship: Resident Assistant scholarships are awarded through the Resident Life Office. To be considered, students must complete the Resident Life Assistant Application and complete the associated documentation as outlined by the Resident Life Office.

Non-Resident Waivers

Alumni Legacy

These are granted to Snow College by the State of Utah and may be adjusted without prior notice. This award allows Snow College to waive an amount up to the full nonresident portion of tuition for children and grandchildren of Snow College graduates. This is to recognize the legacy of past graduates and promote a continued connection to their alma mater. This waiver is only for the children and/or grandchildren of Snow College graduates who live outside of Utah. A student must have at least one parent or grandparent who has graduated from Snow College with an associate degree or higher. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required in order to be granted this waiver from one semester to the next. This waiver cannot be used in conjunction with any other nonresident waiver. The Alumni Legacy Waiver cannot be deferred. A student who is awarded the Alumni Legacy may be able to establish residency in the state of Utah after residing here for 12 months. Please complete all forms to declare residency with the Registrar's Office. https://www.snow.edu/offices/registrar/index.html

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

These are granted to Snow College by the State of Utah.  Snow College has the right to limit these funds and target the student population to be awarded. These waivers are awarded to students based on meritorious standards set by the college. The amount of this award will be set by Snow College and cannot be used in conjunction with any other nonresident waiver. This scholarship may be deferred if authorized by the Snow College scholarship office.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Snow College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Snow College prohibits discrimination in all its programs, activities, and employment practices. This applies to admissions, educational programs, athletics, employment, and access to facilities.

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