The Opportunity Scholarship is a simplified, statewide, achievement-based program that encourages students to complete advanced courses in core subject areas while in high school, aims to make higher education more accessible, and rewards students for preparing academically for college.

These requirements were created after examining recent Utah high school graduates’ data to identify the top college success predictors.

• Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
• Complete 3 advanced courses (see next question for more details about eligible courses)
  • Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
    • Math,
    • Science, and
    • Language Arts
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Graduate from a Utah high school

Three advanced courses must be completed in grades 9-12 and must be completed before high school graduation. Please note: scholarship course requirements may not align with graduation requirements. Students should work with their high school counselor to choose the classes needed to meet graduation requirements.