The Talent Development Award program is intended to recruit and train individuals to work in designated jobs that have a high demand for new employees and offer high wages in Utah.

• Eligible Students:   
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Utah adult residents
• Eligibility Requirements:
  • Enroll at a USHE degree-granting institution
  • Declare pursuit of qualifying degree and intention to work in Utah
  • Complete the FAFSA in accordance with Board policy R623
  • Awards may be prioritized for applicants who demonstrate financial need and to those who have received a prior award
• Eligible Uses:        
  • Tuition, fees, and books    
• Award:       
  • Varies based on available funding
• Award Duration:    
  • Completion of degree
• Eligible Institutions:     
  • Public, degree-granting institutions:
    • Salt Lake Community College
    • Snow College
    • Southern Utah University
    • University of Utah
    • Utah State University
    • Utah Tech University
    • Utah Valley University 
    • Weber State University 
• Application Period:   
  • Contact the institution’s financial aid office
• Additional Information:    
  • Contact the institution’s financial aid office