The Explore More Scholarship
Fund Your Education With a $10,000 Explore More Scholarship
The Explore More Scholarship offers students a $10,000 award that can help launch you into an exciting career in STEM. This scholarship is available to new incoming freshmen students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong background in Math, Physics and Chemistry. We stongly encourage qualified individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Scholarship Applications Open for 2026-27
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Who Can Apply
The Explore More Scholarship is available to new incoming freshman students, resident and nonresident, and transfer students from community colleges who are starting their first semester at the University of Utah.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on their most recent academic transcript and a strong background in mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Participation in leadership and extracurricular activities is also a consideration.
Award Amount and Number of Awards
Scholarship Recipients are awarded $10,000 ($5,000 per semester). This is a one-time award that does not renew. However, after one year, continuing students who achieve a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher while following the approved curriculum, are invited to transition into The Browning Scholarship, which awards students $7,500 annnually, by completing the application part only.
Approximately 4 scholarships are available every year to incoming students. Applications are available on-line by clicking on the link provided.
Award Criteria
If you are selected to receive the Explore More Scholarship, the delivery of the award is contingent on being admitted to the University of Utah, declaring Mining Engineering as your major and following the program of study.
Students may not hold the Explore More Scholarship and the Browning Scholarship concurrently.
