Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Lingutla Scholarship 2026 at the University of Utah! Open to international students with proven academic excellence and community involvement.
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must be international students on an F1 visa who have completed at least two semesters at the University of Utah’s Salt Lake City campus. They must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be enrolled full-time during the award semester, and remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
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( votes)Founded in 1850, the University of Utah is Utah’s oldest and flagship public research university located in Salt Lake City. It offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate programs through its 18 schools and colleges, enrolling over 34,000 students. The university is a prestigious member of the Association of American Universities, known for its strong research activity and commitment to education, health care, and community impact.
Application Deadline: December 01, 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Utah
- Department: International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
- Course Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
- Award: USD $1,000 for one semester
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Two (one student per semester)
- Nationality: International students
- The award can be taken in: USA
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to all international students holding an F1 visa.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any subject offered by the University of Utah.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
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Have completed at least two semesters at the University of Utah’s Salt Lake City main campus prior to the award semester.
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Hold and maintain F1 visa status during the semester of the award.
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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Intend to enroll full-time (12 credits for undergraduates; 9 credits or 3 thesis credits for graduate students) during the semester of the award.
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Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.
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Demonstrate active engagement in campus and/or community activities (student clubs, service programs, events, etc.).
Not Eligible:
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Sponsored students, student-athletes, departmental-funded students, those in reduced tuition programs, or past recipients of the ISSS or Nagoya Scholarship.
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Students on visas other than F1 or non-degree-seeking (non-matriculated) students.
How to Apply
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Complete the General Application (required each fall semester).
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Search for Lingutla Scholarship and click “Apply.”
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Complete the Lingutla Scholarship Application form, including:
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Current cumulative GPA
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Resume or CV
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A 300–500-word essay highlighting accomplishments and community engagement.
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Ensure successful submission by checking for a confirmation email in Academic Works messages.
Benefits
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Financial Support: $1,000 for one semester.
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Recognition: Acknowledgement of academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
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Cultural Enrichment: Opportunity to strengthen engagement within the University of Utah and the broader American community.
