Scholarships


Scholarships
for Adults

Adult Scholarship

For programs 400 hours or more.

Must have attended 100 hours in current program. Must have 80% attendance for the prior month and cumulative 80% progress. Applications due the first Friday of each month.

Adult Scholarship Application →

Technical Education Scholarship

Deadline: August 31, 2024

Scholarship will pay for tuition and required textbooks for one high-demand program. Adult students enrolled in a high demand technical education program are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

To be eligible, adult students must be a Utah resident and enrolled in a designated high-demand technical education program. They must complete a FAFSA and be certificate seeking with the intent to complete the program. The award duration is until the program is completed, or the student is no longer enrolled at the college.

Technical Education Scholarship Application →

NA (Nursing Assistant) Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist students with $100 off tuition cost for the Nursing Assistant Program.

NA Scholarship Application →

PN (Nursing) Scholarship

Students must have been selected for the program. See requirements on the application form.

For students who have been accepted to the Fall (August) Nursing Program, applications are typically available May through June.

For students who have been accepted to the Spring (March) Nursing Program, applications are typically available December through January.

PN Scholarship Application →

Nail Technician Scholarship

This Scholarship is to assist students with $100 off tuition for the Nail Technician program.

Nail Technician Scholarship Application →

GHF (Gene Haas Foundation) Machinist Tooling Scholarship

For certificate seeking adult or high school students enrolled in the Machinist program. Must complete at least 100 progress hours in the Machinist program during the current school year.

At the time of scholarship application evaluation, applicants must have at least 80% progress and 80% attendance rates of their schedule hours to qualify..

GHF Machinist Tooling Scholarship Information & Application →

Aaron Griffin Memorial Scholarship for YouthBuild Graduates

For certificate seeking adult students who have completed the OTECH YouthBuild program and meet the adult scholarship criteria listed above.

To apply, complete the Adult Scholarship Application and include YouthBuild in the section about educational achievements or specialized training.

Adult Scholarship Application →

Electrical Trades Preparation Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist students with $100 off tuition for the Electrical Trade Preparation program.

Electrical Trades Preparation Scholarship Application →

CNC Machinist Technician Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist students with $100 off tuition of the CNC Machinist Technician program.

CNC Machinist Technician Scholarship Application →

Manufacturing Technician Scholarship Application

The Manufacturing Technician Scholarship was created to assist students seeking a certificate. This scholarship covers tuition while students maintain satisfactory progress.

After completing the application, the Financial Aid office will email the award letter stating the amount student has been awarded.

Manufacturing Technician Scholarship Application →

Construction Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist students with $100 off tuition of the Construction program.

Construction Scholarship Application →



Scholarships for
High School Seniors

Technical Education Scholarship

Deadline: August 31, 2024

Scholarship will pay for tuition and required textbooks for one high-demand technical education program. High school seniors who will be graduating are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

To be eligible, students must be recent high school graduates who are enrolled in a designated high-demand technical education program and who have completed a FAFSA. They must be certificate seeking with the intention of completing the program. The award duration is until program completion or when the student is no longer enrolled at the college.

Technical Education Scholarship Application →

Summer Bridge Scholarship

Activate your scholarship by April 30, 2024!

All graduating high school seniors eligible. Covers tuition and fees for any classes starting in June, July and August 2024.

High School Summer Bridge Scholarship Information →

Young Parent Scholarship

High school students or graduates who are within the calendar year of their graduation date and who are involved with the Young Parent Program are eligible for this dedicated scholarship, which offers tuition assistance for the duration of a program for adult students or assistance with books and supplies for high school students.

Young Parent Scholarship Information →

If you are a young parent that would like to apply for this scholarship, please contact Catalina Prado at 801-627-8326 or catalina.prado@otech.edu.



Military or Religious Service

The tech college has a practice of re-awarding scholarships, when possible, to students who leave for religious or military service. Please see a scholarship advisor for assistance.


External Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships provided by other organizations. Please see their websites for further information and to apply.


Headway Book Lovers Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2024

Headway’s $1,000 Annual Scholarship for Book Lovers aims to support students willing to achieve new heights in their education.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship include:

  • US citizenship
  • Minimum age of 16
  • High school GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Demonstration of leadership in school or community activities
  • Enrollment in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited US institution

$1,000 Annual Scholarship for Book Lovers Information →

Beauty Schools Directory Scholarship

Next Deadline: May 1, 2024

The Beauty Schools Directory has some latest news about a $2,500 scholarship for beauty students with our community. All the information needed to apply is on their Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship page.

Beauty Schools Directory Scholarship Application →

Academic Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2024

Affording college and accompanying expenses can be tough. This scholarship fund was created to help qualifying students offset some of the expenses associated with improving their education. Complete Web Resources awards an annual $1,000 college scholarship to deserving college or university students.

Winner Announcement: June 10, 2024
Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Academic Scholarship Information →

Book Lovers Scholarship

Next Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Amount: $500, awarded twice a year.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a current high school, college, or graduate student.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
  • All GPAs will be considered.
  • All majors are encouraged to apply.

Book Lovers Scholarship Application →


The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: June 1

Award Amount: $2000

To be eligible for the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States
  • Be enrolled full-time
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Submit at least 1 reference letter
  • Submit a scholarship essay
  • The scholarship essay should be at least 500 words
  • The scholarship essay should answer the prompt

Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship Application →

Stella H. Oaks Scholarship

The Stella H. Oaks scholarship is for single mothers enrolled in a post-high school program at any tech school, college or university in Utah.

Stella H. Oaks Scholarship Application →

Soroptimist Scholarship

Open: August 1 – November 15

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972.

This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.

You are eligible to apply if:

  • Are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents
  • Are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program
  • Have financial need

Soroptimist Scholarship Application →

Dwellsy Scholarship

Deadline: 11:59pm PST on December 30, 2023

Winners announcement: February 29, 2024

Award per student: $1,000

Number of scholarships: 5

Dwellsy Scholarship Application →



Scholarship & Financial Aid Office

Location: Student Services 126

Hours: Mon-Thurs – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please arrive 20 minutes before closing

801-627-8326
finaid@otech.edu