Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship
Utah Somos Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Varies
Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- December 19, 2026
- closes in 37 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 500 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~3.5 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Utah
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
To apply
- An essay, about 500 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- Must be Latino or Hispanic.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Must be enrolled at least part-time in an undergraduate degree, certificate program, or trade/technical school in Utah (graduate students are excluded).
Good to know
- Must demonstrate community involvement and leadership potential.
- Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on December 19, 2026.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship supports Latino and Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate students living and studying in Utah who demonstrate financial need and leadership potential. Funds can be used toward undergraduate degrees, certificates, or trade programs at Utah institutions. Recipients must complete an application with three short essays and one letter of recommendation, and awards can be renewed once.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Verify eligibility as a Latino or Hispanic student living and studying in Utah.
- 2Write three short essays between 200 and 500 words each.
- 3Obtain one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, or mentor.
- 4Complete and submit the SOMOS Scholarship Application online by December 19 at 11:59 p.m.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.5 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 19, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 19 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- December 19, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship awards varies and is renewable in later years.
When is the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 19, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 19 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close December 19, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Utah; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words and 1 recommendation. Expect to spend about 3.5 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Utah residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.5 hrs of work.
Is the Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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