Centennial Scholarship

The Centennial Scholarship is a full- or partial-tuition scholarship that can be used at any postsecondary institution in Utah that is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must graduate from high school early and must enroll in an eligible school within one year of graduation.

Amount Awarded

• The student who graduates at the end of the eleventh-grade year shall receive a full Centennial Scholarship.
• The student who graduates at the end of the first quarter of the twelfth-grade year shall receive 75 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.
• The student who graduates at the end of the second quarter of the twelfth-grade year shall receive 50 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.
• The student who graduates at the end of the third quarter of the twelfth-grade year shall receive 25 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.
• The student who graduates at the end of the first trimester of the twelfth-grade year shall receive 67 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.
• The student who graduates at the end of the second trimester of the twelfth-grade year shall receive 33 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.

Procedures for Using the Centennial Scholarship Certificate

1. Upon graduation, the student obtains a Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation certificate from his or her high school counselor.
2. The high school principal verifies that the student is an early graduate and signs the certificate. The original certificate is kept by the student. Additional copies are for school and district records.
3. The student enrolls full time in an approved postsecondary educational institution and presents the certificate to the registrar.
4. The postsecondary educational institution verifies the student's enrollment. The registrar completes, signs, and seals the certificate. The registrar sends the original completed certificate to the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), noting the cost of education.
5. USOE receives the completed certificate. It is verified for completion and duplication. USOE approves the certificate for funding and issues a warrant request to Utah State Finance for scholarship funds. A check is sent directly to the postsecondary institution for the student. Checks are sent to institution within four to six weeks.

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