Alumni Chapter Scholarships

Scholarship Application Information

*Important Dates

October 1	Scholarships applications available	Click here to download an application
February 1	Scholarship application deadline	Applications and transcripts can be mailed or faxed to USU Alumni Relations see above for details
April 1	Scholarships award letters sent

Click here to download a 2010-2011 scholarship application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for a chapter scholarship:

Living in an area with a chartered alumni chapter. If you do not live in a chapter area, your application will be considered by the Aggie Emeriti Chapter
Be an incoming freshman or transfer student (can not have previously attended Utah State University)
Be a child or grandchild of a Utah State alumnus

Don't forget to send in your transcript!

Please remember that you must send in a transcript to complete your application. This is separate from the transcript sent to the Admissions Office when you apply for admission to Utah State University.

Please mail or fax your transcript to:
USU Alumni Relations
7500 Old Main Hill,
Logan, UT 84322-7500
Fax: 435-797-2591

How are the applications judged?

Each Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee has their own judging structure. Most are not strictly based on grades and ACT/SAT scores. Extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer experience are also evaluated.

How are the scholarships awarded?

The scholarship applications are sent to their respective Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee. The committee reviews the scholarships and send their recommendations to the Alumni Relations Office. Upon approval from the Alumni Relations and Recruitment Offices, the Alumni Relations Office sends the award letters to the recipients.

How many scholarship are awarded?

The number of scholarships awarded vary from year to year and depend on the amounts raised by the chapters. Typically about 35% of our scholarships are awarded to students who are non-residents of Utah, the remaining 65% of our scholarships are awarded to Utah residents. In 2008, 12 regional in-state chapters awarded a total of 50 scholarships and 8 out-of-state chapters awarded a total of 28 scholarships. The remaining 12 scholarships were awarded by the Aggie Emeriti Chapter and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation.

In addition to regional chapter scholarships, the Aggie Emeriti Chapter and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation award scholarships.

The Aggie Emeriti Chapter awards scholarships to descendants of retired faculty/staff and to those scholarship applicants who do not live in an active Aggie chapter area. Applicants need to fill out the Alumni Legacy scholarship form and fill in the information regarding their parent or grandparent who retired from USU. The Alumni Relations Office will distribute the applications for those who do not live in an active Aggie chapter area. For more information about the Aggie Emeriti chapter click here.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation awards scholarships to descendants of former fraternity members. A different application is required for this scholarship. Click here to find out more about the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and the scholarship offered.

How much are the scholarships?

The amount of each scholarship is based on the funds raised in each chapter. Therefore, the scholarships can be different each year. They range from $250 to $3,600 for Utah residents and $500 to $10,000 for non-residents.

How do I get an application?

The scholarship deadline for the 2009-2010 school year has passed and funds will be awarded beginning April 1, 2009.

How do I complete my application?

1. Complete the scholarship application (available to download after October 1st of each year)

2. Attach your high school/transfer college transcript

3. Mail or fax your application with your transcript to:

USU Alumni Relations
7500 Old Main Hill,
Logan, UT 84322-7500
Fax: 435-797-2591

When will I be notified?

The Alumni Relations Office will begin sending award letters as soon as the Aggie chapters send their recommendations to their office. Letters are mailed around April 1. If any recipient declines the scholarship, the award will go to the next applicant on the list. The Alumni Relations Office will not send out letters stating the applicant has not received a scholarship until the re-award process is complete. This may take until mid-May.