T. H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan (TIL) TIL is funded by the Utah State Legislature. TIL recipients are required to pursue an educator preparation program, obtain educator licensing, and then teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. To qualify for a Utah Educator License, a recipient must receive a cleared background/fingerprint check at the time of licensing and have a visa or citizenship status that will allow the recipient to be employed in the United States. TIL consists of a waiver (of tuition and fees at the Utah public institutions and $995 per semester at private institutions) to be used for a period not exceeding 8 semesters. TIL program is administered by the State Board of Regents through the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA). Click here to download the application.
Amount: Tuition and fees at public institutions or $995/semester at private institutions for a period not exceeding 8 semesters. Deadline:All materials must be received at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) on or before 5 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2017. Contact: USBE - Licensing
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are open to any graduating senior student who plans to get CTE training after high school. This training must result in either; an associate degree or less in a CTE area or a bachelor's degree with a teaching credential in a CTE area. Immediate employment after completing training program is a requirement for all potential award recipients. Employment goal must be clearly stated in the student's narrative. Click here to download the application and more information.
Amount: Up to one year of tuition at participating institutions. Deadline: Applications must be delivered or postmarked by February 17, 2017. Contact: TC Tomlin at (801) 538-7875.
The Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship For high school seniors who plan to become a school counselor or K-12 public education teacher. Scholarships will be awarded during National School Counselor Week on February 2, 2017. Click here to download the application.
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: The application and required documents must be submitted together by 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2016. Contact: lynnjensenscholarship@gmail.com