Scholarships
Scholarships provide financial support for students to help pay for a college degree. These funds enable students to obtain education they may not have access to otherwise. Scholarships reward deserving students with the ability to afford higher education
If you need assistance on how to apply for a scholarship, please schedule an appointment with a Program Manager, or reach out to our office. We would be happy to assist you.
Scholarship applications for the fall 2023-2024 school year have closed. Check back later.
Schedule an Appointment with a Program Manager
801-626-7006 | CBCE@weber.edu | Student Services Building, Suite 150
CBCE Scholarships

Norris & Eleanor Owens Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented or disadvantaged populations. Preference may be given to individuals who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances. Students may be awarded an average of $1,000 - $1,300

Scholarship Activity Waiver
The CBCE will award this Scholarship Activity Waiver on an annual basis. The Scholarship Activity Waiver will waive a portion of in-state tuition for students engaged with CBCE. The award amount will be a minimum of $300 ($150 per semester) up to the annual budget amount. The waiver will be awarded to students who are full time (12-18 credit hours), are Utah residents, engage with the CBCE, and havr a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5."

Eddie L. Baxter Sankofa Scholars Award
The scholarship recipient must be a single-parent with dependent child(ren). May be either an undergraduate or a graduate student. Preference given to full-time students, but part-time are eligible. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented or disadvantaged populations. Preference may be given to individuals who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances.

Tony Ulibarri Fund
Scholarship will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented or disadvantaged populations. Preference may be given to individuals who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances. This scholarship is open for U.S. citizens and affidavit (Undocumented). Students may be awarded an average of $1,100.

WSU Specialized Scholarship
Apply for non-academic scholarships.
Sttudent Access & Success - Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Undocumented students will still qualify with or without DACA, and also Non-FAFSA Eligible students.

The Dream.US National Scholarship
This scholarship is for highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial need. While GPA is considered, there is great emphasis placed on demonstrated commitment to community service and ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day.

The Sonora Grill Scholarship Endowment
The Sonora Grill Scholarship Endowment is established to promote college opportunities for students who do not qualify for FAFSA. The scholarship fund is intended to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate the dreams, goals and aspirations of attending Weber State University and becoming first-generation college graduates.

InFaith Community Foundation Scholarship
First preference is given to first-generation students of Hispanic or Portuguese descent. Second preference is given to Ogden School District high school graduates.

The Oportunidad Scholarship Fund
The Oportunidad Scholarship Fund is established to promote college opportunities for students. The scholarship fund is intended to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate the dreams, goals, and aspirations of attending Weber State University and becoming first-generation college graduates.

The Phyllis Heart Guerts Memorial Scholarship
Phyllis "Heart" Geurts left a legacy of love and kindness through her passion and commitment to serving her family, friends, and many others in her community. This scholarship reflects "Heart's” dedication and desire to live life through the promise to serve others in hopes of creating a positive impact on the world.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) - Other Financial Aid

Warfield-Graham Emergency Student Support Fund
This support is open to all minority students with preference given to students that identify as Black and or African American. Students may qualify for up to $500 per academic year, based on the nature of the emergency.
Steps to complete the online application:
- Apply Online
- Schedule an appointment through Starfish with point person Lulu-Faumui-Latu
- Once you click the link, use the “Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement (CBCE)” dropdown menu, choose “BWG Emergency Fund”.
- If you are having issues, make sure you are logged into your eWeber portal and Starfish for it to work correctly

Chandler & Kimberly Holbrook LGBTQ Scholarship
The Chandler and Kimberly Holbrook LGBTQ Scholarship has been created to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer students or allies. Two scholarships will be awarded each year in the total of $2,500, split across two semesters

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarships
NACME's mission is to increase representation of Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American and Native/American Indian in the fields of engineering and computer science. Note: the following links to a non-WSU affiliated website.
Ethnic-Based Scholarships
Check out these other scholarships available from organizations outside of Weber State University that may help cover the cost of your education.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
- WSU Financial Aid and Scholarships
- WSU Scholarships & Aid Programs for New Student Utah Residents
- WSU Scholarships & Aid Programs for Current Students Utah Residents
- WSU Scholarships & Aid Programs for New Student Non-Utah Residents
- WSU Scholarships & Aid Programs for Current Students Non-Utah Residents
- WSU Outside Funding Options
- Federal Student Aid Webpage
- Scholarship Finder