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Scholarships available through the Department of Family and Consumer Studies
The Department of Family and Consumer Studies (FCS) Scholarships are made possible through the
generous contributions of College and Department Advisory Board Members, friends, and alumni.
Please read the following descriptions and select the scholarship(s) you feel you are
qualified for and wish to apply. Scholarship availability may vary.
 Department Tuition Waiver
Student must be a Utah resident seeking their first Bachelor’s degree. Students must enroll for a minimum
of twelve credit hours each semester. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.5.
 Sterling Sill Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed by the family of Sterling Sill. This scholarship is given to the Junior (60-90
credit hours) with the highest GPA that applies for a scholarship.
 Esther Peterson Scholarship
Utah native Esther Peterson served three United States Presidents, and was a dominant force in the
consumer movement. This scholarship is in her honor and memory and aids students who have
demonstrated a commitment to social justice.
 Barbara Christensen Scholarship
The Christensen Scholarship was established in the memory of Barbara Christensen, who graduated with
honors from our department with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics with a secondary
education credential in June 1954. It was made possible by her sister and family. This scholarship is to
inspire and help FCS students who demonstrate financial need reach their professional goals and
aspirations. If you wish to be considered for this scholarship you MUST also fill out a FAFSA
application to demonstrate financial need. The FAFSA application can be found here:
www.fafsa.ed.gov . If you have not already filled out a FAFSA application do so ASAP!
 Hulda Van Steeter Garrett Memorial Family Strengths Scholarship
Established by Dr. Barbara Vance, a U Home Economics graduate, to recognize and honor Hulda Van
Steeter Garrett. Recipients of the scholarship will be undergraduate students in Family and Consumer
Studies who show most promise in pursuing a career focusing on developing family strengths, including
students studying human development, family interaction, consumer economics, family life education and
marriage and family therapy. With preference given to non-traditional students.
Students who wish to be considered for this scholarship must ALSO include an essay, up to one page
long, describing how the student sees his/her professional work following graduation contributing to
two or more of the following family strengths:
-The strong family is a cohesive family (That is, healthfully bonded emotionally).
-The strong family is adaptable (That is, the family has rules that are made by the entire family
when needed and enforced by the parents).
-The strong family had an invulnerable sense of commitment (That is, family members are devoted
to one another and are dedicated to the promotion of each other’s welfare and happiness, and to the
unity of the family)
-The strong family expresses appreciation for on another frequently and in a variety of ways.
-The strong family has effective communication patterns.
-The strong family spends a lot of time together.
-Spiritual wellness is typical in a strong family.
-The strong family has the ability to cope effectively with crises and stress
 Elva Acklam Stark and Arvil L. Stark Scholarship
Elva Acklam Stark was a librarian at the University of Utah Marriott Library from 1962-74.This
scholarship that she and her son, Douglas, so generously donated was also in memory of her late husband,
Arvil L. Stark. The Scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior students majoring in Human
Development and Family Studies, or Consumer and Community Studies. Recipients must have integrity,
initiative, demonstrate financial need, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. If you wish to be considered for
this scholarship you MUST also fill out a FAFSA application to demonstrate financial need. The
FAFSA application can be found here: www.fafsa.ed.gov . If you have not already filled out a FAFSA
application do so ASAP!
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 Eda Parkinson Anderson Scholarship
This scholarship honors Eda Parkinson Anderson, who was a student at the University of Utah in 1928,
majoring in Home Economics. It is a gift from her husband, A.J. Anderson and was established to help
students learn to be wise consumers and to build strong enduring families.
 Virginia Cutler Fellowship
The Virginia Cutler Scholarship was originally a scholarship named for and endowed by the Cutler Family.
Upon the death of Dr. Virginia Cutler, a former FCS department chair from 1946-52, the scholarship name
was changed to honor Dr. Cutler.
 Colleen Cluff Caputo Honor Scholarship
The Colleen Cluff Caputo Honor Scholarship was created to honor Dr. Colleen Cluff Caputo, a retired
faculty member from the Family and Consumer Studies Department. Dr. Caputo made significant
contributions to the development of the current interdisciplinary program in the Department. Recipients
shall be deserving students who show academic promise and are interested in pursuing a career as a
teacher or work in the area of school and family relations.
 Sara Baum Welke (Ida Mae Hanks) Scholarship
Sara Baum Welke was an aunt of Ida Mae Hanks, who was an Idaho native. In her will, Ms. Hanks
endowed this scholarship in her Aunt's memory to help other Idahoans or other nonresidents of Utah
receive an education from the University of Utah. Scholarship will be awarded to a Sophomore (30-60
credits), Junior (60-90 credits), or Senior (90+ credits) with a preference for non-residents with first
preference for students from Idaho. Recipients shall be students with a 3.3 GPA, a record of good school
citizenship, and no prior history of the use or sale of illegal drugs.
Application begins on following page
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Department of Family & Consumer Studies
Freshman/ Transfer Scholarship Application
University of Utah
Attention: All students applying for FCS scholarships must complete this application. Students also interested in
applying for College of Social and Behavioral Science scholarships should complete the application found at
www.csbs.utah.edu.
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered! You will NOT be contacted if
your application is missing materials. Be sure you have understood the application
requirements before you turn in your application. If you need clarification contact the FCS
advisor BEFORE you turn in your application at 801-581-4431.
1. Name __________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
2. U of U Student ID # (social security # if not yet admitted )________________________
3. Local Address ___________________________________________________________
Street
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City
State
Zip
4. Home # ___________________ Cell # _____________________
5. E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________
6. What is your major(s) of interest? Please circle all that hat apply:
Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
Consumer and Community studies (CCS)
7. Do you plan to fulfill the requirements for one or more of the following
emphases/certificates?
Please circle all that apply:
HDFS w/ Child Life Track
HDFS w/ Early Childhood Education Emphasis
HDFS w/ Family Life Education Certificate
CCS w/ Financial Planning Emphasis
I do not intend to pursue an emphasis
8. Date of High School Graduation _______________
9. Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes________ No________
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Are you a permanent resident of the United States? Yes________ No________
If either answer is No, please explain your citizenship status: ______________________
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10. Are you a Utah resident? Yes____ NO_____ If no, state of residence:_____________
11. What is your present Cumulative GPA? ________
12. List the secondary school from which you graduated, and all community colleges, fouryear colleges, and universities attended. Include summer and study-abroad programs.
School
Location
Dates Attended
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13. List college and high school activities (include student government, sports, school
publications, student-faculty committees, arts, exchange programs, tutoring, etc.).
College Activity
Dates
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High School Activity
Dates
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14. List public service and community activities (include projects with community
organizations, environmental protection and conservation efforts, advocacy activities, and
work with religious organizations). Do not repeat items listed previously.
Number of Weeks
Actively Involved
Activity
Dates
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15. List awards, scholarships, or special recognitions you have received. Do not repeat items
listed previously.
16. What are the three most significant courses you have taken in preparation for your
career? Why?
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17. Indicate to what extent you have worked or intend to work to meet your expenses. How
would receipt of this scholarship impact your work and enrollment plans for the next
year?
18. List ANY outside tuition assistance you will receive or for which you are an applicant
from any source. Include FAFSA, WICHE, employers, parents, government agencies,
scholarships, faculty/staff tuition reduction.
19. What is your annual income? If you are married, please include that of your spouse. If
you are claimed as a dependent by someone else, such as your parents, please include
their income.
20. How many dependents are in your care?
21. How much do you owe in non-mortgage debt?
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Attachments:
22. Attach a statement of no more than 500 words to this application concerning your
educational and vocational plans and why you feel you are qualified to receive a
scholarship. You may tailor your response to the requirements of a specific scholarship
listed earlier. (Note: An additional essay is required for students wanting to be
considered for the Hulda Van Steeter Garrett Memorial Family Strengths
Scholarship. Please refer to details on first page)
23. If applying as a freshman: All high school transcripts. - Official
If you participated in concurrent enrollment courses provide college
transcripts as well. - Unofficial accepted.
If applying as a transfer student: Transcripts from all other Colleges or Universities you
have attended. - Unofficial accepted
24. Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation MUST be in
sealed envelope with authors signature over the seal. One letter must be from an
academic source, the other can be a character reference. Letters written on letterhead are
strongly encouraged.
25. I certify that the information provided on this form is true to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that scholarship committee members may review any transcript of credits that
I may provide. I understand that if I am selected as a scholarship recipient and I change
my major to one that is no longer in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies
during the scholarship term, my scholarship will be terminated.
DATE: _______
SIGNATURE: ________________________________
26. Students who receive a scholarship, fellowship, or other financial aid administered by the
University of Utah are required by state law to certify that they are eligible to receive the
scholarship as a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the
U.S. If students do not know whether they are in the U.S. lawfully, they should seek the
advice of an immigration attorney before filing a scholarship/financial aid application.
Prior to the disbursement of any scholarship/financial aid, the University of Utah is
required by law to verify the recipient’s citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S.
with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once the University submits a
student’s information to DHS for verification, this federal agency may have the legal
right to share the information with other government agencies.
DATE: _______ SIGNATURE: ________________________________
By signing this application, I certify under penalty of perjury that I am either a U.S.
Citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present within the U.S. I
understand that my lawful presence within the U.S. will be verified through the
Department of Homeland Security prior to an award of this scholarship/financial aid.
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Mail or bring your application form and all attachments to the
FCS DEPARTMENT
225 South 1400 East
SLC, UT 84112
Room 228
by: 4:30PM ON MARCH 3rd 2014
Checklist of Attachments:
1) All College Transcripts
2) 500-word Personal Statement
3) Second essay if wanting to be considered for the Hulda Van Steeter Garrett Memorial Family
Strengths Scholarship (see first page for details)
4) Two Letters of Recommendation
NOTE:
1. If you are a double major within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you will
only be eligible to receive a scholarship from one department.
2. Only submit requested materials. Any additional materials will be discarded.
3. Scholarship materials should NOT be sent to the College Dean’s office. All requested
materials MUST be sent directly to the department office of your major. Any materials
(applications, personal statements, transcripts, or letters of recommendation) sent to the
Dean’s office will NOT be forwarded, resulting in an incomplete application that will not
be considered by the scholarship committee.
The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity, and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and
employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a
disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran of the Vietnam era also
are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. Evidence of
practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to the University Of Utah Office
Of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, (801) 581-8365. The University of Utah Center for
Disabled Student Services, (801) 581-5020 (voice or TDD), provides resources and support
services for students with disabilities.