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Talent Development Award Program

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