Scott M. Matheson Leadership Scholarship

The Matheson Leadership scholarship was established in honor of the late governor to offer scholarships that encourage distinguished students who exemplify extraordinary leadership in the tradition of Scott M. Matheson. A graduate of the University of Utah and Stanford Law School, Matheson’s impressive career included Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, legal counsel to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and President of the Utah State Bar. He served as Governor of Utah from 1977 to 1985. During his tenure as governor, Matheson supported public education and advocated for states’ rights.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Matheson Leadership Forum scholarships are available to undergraduate students of any discipline at the University of Utah. The committee expects that each applicant will meet the following criteria:

• Entering senior year of undergraduate studies

• Have completed 90 credit hours before the beginning of the fall semester the scholarship is awarded.

• Full-time student who will maintain full-time student status at the University of Utah throughout the upcoming academic year.

• Demonstrate outstanding leadership potential

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawfully present in the U.S., or have graduated from a Utah high school.

Students are eligible to apply only once for the scholarship. Finalists will be interviewed.

If you have specific questions or would like additional information, contact the Hinckley Institute at 801-581-8501

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation (one letter of recommendation MUST be from a professor)

• Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (unofficial are acceptable)

• Short Essay (250 words - prompt provided in application)

• Long Essay (500 words - prompt provided in application)

Scholarship decisions will be made before the end of spring semester. Funding will be released through the University of Utah Financial Aid & Scholarship Office and will be credited to outstanding tuition balances; excess funds will be refunded to the student.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
For 2023-2024:

March 1, 2023