The Call to Action Scholarship Program offers eligible students unparalleled assistance so they can achieve their academic goals. The need-based scholarship funds the full cost of attendance for four years ($25,000 maximum annually) at non-profit, regionally accredited public universities and colleges in Utah, Idaho, Iowa, and Colorado.
In addition to financial aid, our Scholars receive access to mentorship, academic counseling, leadership development, and personal and professional support.
Since 2007, we have awarded over $6.6 million in scholarships to students throughout the State of Utah.
Our 2024 scholarship program application is now closed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Who is eligible to receive this scholarship?
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Be a resident of Utah, Idaho, Iowa, or Colorado and meet all in-state residency requirements for college of attendance.
- Have a 3.0+ high school GPA.
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Have a goal of earning a bachelor’s degree within four years or an associate’s degree within two years.
What is required of scholarship recipients?
- Maintain a 3.0+ college GPA.
- Meet with the CTA Scholarship Advisor 2-3 times each semester (online or in-person).
- Meet at least 1 time per year with college academic advisor.
- Work or volunteer 500 hours each year, which includes paid/unpaid internships.
- Major in an approved degree (see CTA Approved Majors List below).
- Participate in CTA scholarship events.
- Send semester grade report to CTA Scholarship Advisor.
- Maintain good academic standing and refrain from engaging in misconduct or criminal activity.
What are the approved majors?
(as listed or similar):
- Accounting
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Data Science
- Economics
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English Teaching
- Finance
- Geological Engineering
- Geological Science
- Graphic Design
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teaching
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Nursing
- Operations and Supply Chain
- Physics
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
What is included in the scholarship?
The need-based scholarship funds the full cost of attendance for four years ($25,000 maximum annually) at non-profit, public, universities and colleges in Utah, Idaho, Iowa, and Colorado. This is a last dollar award.
When is the application deadline?
May 6, 2024, 5:00 pm MT.
Is this award renewable?
Yes. You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for renewal. Each year, you will receive an email notification with instructions to complete the online renewal application. You will need to provide a transcript showing your cumulative GPA.
Additional Questions?
Please email ISTS, our scholarship administrator, at:
