USU Moab Launches New Scholarship for Future Educators in Grand County

MOAB, Utah — Utah State University Moab has launched a new scholarship aimed at supporting future educators. The scholarship is open to Grand County residents who are pursuing a degree in education and intend to work within the Grand County School District following graduation.

"At Utah State University Moab, we recognize the vital role educators play in shaping the future of our community,” said Samantha Campbell, interim associate vice president of USU Moab. “This scholarship was created to support students pursuing a degree in education, with the goal of growing our own local educators — people who understand and are committed to our area. It’s one way we can make a meaningful impact and invest in the long-term success of Moab and the surrounding areas."

The application window for the scholarship is now open and will close Aug. 25. The scholarship will pay for 50% tuition (up to $2,000) for the 2025-26 academic year. Students must apply through Scholarship Universe, USU’s online scholarship application platform.

The new scholarship reflects USU’s commitment to supporting the local community and providing opportunities for individuals to receive higher education. The initiative is in partnership with Grand County School District.

“In a community like Moab, which is remote and where housing and the cost of living is high, being able to grow our own teachers who have a familiarity with our community and culture and a desire to stay is so very important to attracting and retaining quality educators,” said Grand County School District Superintendent Michael McFalls. “This helps ensure we can provide a quality education in a safe environment to prepare our students for life after graduation. This partnership with USU will only make both institutions stronger and show USU’s commitment to our community and students."

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Grand County, Utah.
• Be pursuing a degree that leads to a career in education.
• Intend to work within Grand County School District after graduation.
• Submit an application via Scholarship Universe before the Aug. 25 deadline.

To begin the application process, visit usu.scholarshipuniverse.com.

Located in the outdoor recreation paradise of Moab and boasting one of the greenest buildings on any USU campus, Utah State University Moab offers students the personalized attention and small class sizes of a small-town college with the resources of a large university. With programs such as Nursing, Elementary Education, Recreation Resource Management and Social Work, technical education in Health Professions, Automotive and Business, and degree options ranging from associate to doctorate degrees, USU Moab offers programs that help fuel local economies and empower individuals and their communities. Learn more at moab.usu.edu.