T.H. Bell Education Scholarship
Offered by Utah System of Higher Education · Free to apply
Utah's route into teaching without the debt: the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship recruits students who intend to serve as public educators in Utah and enroll in an approved education program, and it may cover up to the full cost of resident tuition, fees and books. What makes it materially different from a one-off award is duration, because it can be received for up to four consecutive years, which is long enough to carry a student through an entire bachelor's degree rather than easing a single semester. It is administered through participating Utah institutions rather than a central state portal, so the education department at the college a student plans to attend is the place to start, and the application timeline is set there too.
How hard is the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~2 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Utah residents
- Fewer rivalsRestricted to specific intended majors
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Utah
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
- Planning to study Education
- Must intend to serve as a public educator in Utah
- Must enroll in an approved Utah education program
- May cover up to the cost of resident tuition, fees and books
- May be received for up to four consecutive years
- Administered through participating Utah institutions; contact your college education department for its application process and deadline
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens. USHE does not publish a statewide deadline for this one. The education department at your Utah college sets it, so ask them directly rather than waiting on a state date.
- FAFSA opens for the next school year
- October 1, 2026
- Your institution’s application deadline
- June 30, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship
How much is the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship worth?
The T.H. Bell Education Scholarship awards up to resident tuition, fees and books, for up to four consecutive years and is renewable in later years.
When is the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens. USHE does not publish a statewide deadline for this one. The education department at your Utah college sets it, so ask them directly rather than waiting on a state date.
When do T.H. Bell Education Scholarship applications open?
Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens, and close June 30, 2027. USHE does not publish a statewide deadline for this one. The education department at your Utah college sets it, so ask them directly rather than waiting on a state date.
Who is eligible for the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Utah; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; Planning to study Education.
Does the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 2 hrs of paperwork.
Is the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The T.H. Bell Education 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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