DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH SLCC

Amount:

Up to 50% of the program cost!

Opens:

Beginning of Fall Semester.

Deadlines:

First Priority Date: Fourth Monday in October
Second Priority Date: Fourth Monday in November
Third Priority Date: Fourth Monday in January
Final deadline Date: First Monday in March

Requirements:

In order to be eligible for program funding, students must apply to an SLCC Study Away Program PRIOR to applying for the Diversity Scholarship

Additional Requirements:

• Be eligible for a Study Away program.
  • Fulfill Study Away Ambassador commitment.
• Meet at least 1 of the following areas of need:
  • Financial Need
  • Ethnic or racially underrepresented
  • Learning English as a second language
  • First generation college student
  • Have a disability

Description:

Salt Lake Community College is dedicated to promoting and engaging our students in High- Impact Practices! Study Abroad is a High-Impact Practice and because of this, we offer Study Abroad scholarships to first generation students from diverse backgrounds as well as need-based funding. Tell us why you would like to attend one of our Study Abroad programs and why you can use this scholarship by filling out our scholarship application.

Upon applying to an SLCC Study Away program, students will receive the Diversity Scholarship application form. Please check your student email for further details after submitting your program application.

Study Away Ambassador

The Study Away Ambassador Program provides students from underrepresented backgrounds with funding to support Study Away opportunities. As an ambassador, you'll promote SLCC Study Away, share your experiences, and inspire others to pursue their own Study Away journeys.

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Amount:

Up to $5,000!

Opens:

Mid-August

Deadline:

Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Requirements:

(MUST be a Federal Pell Grant recipient)

Step 1: 3 required essays, 2 optional essays, and transcripts.

Step 2: Study Away advisor (Lucy and Ethan) and Financial Aid Gilman Advisor (Verity Flurer)

Essays:

• Statement of Purpose Essay
• Building Mutual Understanding Essay
• Follow-on Service Project Proposal
• (Optional: Critical Need Language Award Essay)
• (Optional: STEM Supplemental Award Essay)

Description:

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university.

Workshops and 1x1 appointments are available for students applying for the Gilman Scholarship through the Engaged Learning Office. Follow the link to schedule an appointment. For assistance with the essay portions of the scholarship application we highly recommend students to seek help from the SLCC Student Writing & Reading Center. They are an amazing resource to students and can help you brainstorm ideas, revising and editing essays and more. Online and in-person appointments are available!

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Financial Aid Information

If eligible by FAFSA, students can get financial aid to help pay for the program fees. You can set up an appointment with an advisor and get your COA (Cost of Attendance) adjusted to reflect the program costs. This should be done before the day the aid is normally distributed for the semester in which payments are due.

Students also have the option of alternative funding, which is private loans through a third party. This is a credit-based loan, which students must qualify for through a credit score check with the possibility of a co-signer. Students must apply for these loans over three weeks in advance to provide ample time.

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Phone: 801-957-4410