PRT Scholarships

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

Scholarships

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships and awards to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Scholarships are merit-based and/or need-based, and may or may not include a financial prize.

PRT scholarships and awards are made possible through the generous support of donors and alumni. We gratefully acknowledge their contributions to the success of our students and our field. To donate to the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism scholarship program visit the PRT Giving page.

Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 15, 2025, 11:59 PM

PRT Scholarships will be opened as of November 1, 2024

Please carefully read the application process below before you begin the process of applying.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Dr. L. Dale Cruse Endowed Scholarship
A. Joseph and Holly Arave Endowed Scholarship in Outdoor Recreation Ethics
Alta Endowed Scholarship
Dianne Nelson Binger Memorial Scholarship
Gretchen Sue Weber Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Elliot M. Wolfe Endowed Scholarship
Gayle Richards Lawrence Endowed Scholarship
G. Mitchell Morris Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Harold J. Goodro Endowed Scholarship
Helen D. Goodro Endowed Scholarship

Laurie Allred Christianson Endowed Scholarship
NOLS and PRT Faculty and Staff Quasi Scholarship
PRT Memorial Quasi Scholarship
Susan S. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. Jagtar Singh Endowed Scholarship

The Don Hutchison Endowed Scholarship
The Aaron Michael Karitis Endowed Scholarship
Utah Recreation Parks Association Scholarship
The Wasatch Mountain Club
The Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Experiential Learning Scholarship

Graduate Scholarships

A. Joseph and Holly Arave Endowed Scholarship in Outdoor Recreation Ethics
Dr. Anthony and Myrtle Simone Endowed Scholarship Fund
Alta Endowed Scholarship
Dianne Nelson Binger Memorial Scholarship

Gayle Richards Lawrence Endowed Scholarship
G. Mitchell Morris Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Rebecca E. Barry Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Gary D. Ellis Scholarship

Dr. Lin R. Rockwood Endowed Scholarship
NOLS and PRT Faculty and Staff Quasi Scholarship
PRT Memorial Quasi Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. Jagtar Singh Endowed Scholarship

The Don Hutchison Endowed Scholarship
The Aaron Michael Karitis Endowed Scholarship
Utah Recreation Parks Association Scholarship
The Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Experiential Learning Scholarship

Application Process

Students submit one application for all scholarships which is submitted electronically. The application will allow you to return to finish your submission if you use the same computer and browser.

If you wish to be considered for a specific scholarship that requires extra materials, please email them to Tammy Sheffield by the application deadline of January 15, 2025, 11:59pm.

Complete the general application and provide personal information, department affiliation, and the degree/emphasis area you are pursuing.

Scholarship Application

Award Acceptance and Follow-Up

Award recipients will be notified in March 2025

Award recipients are expected to do the following:

Accept or decline offer by date on scholarship agreement
Write thank you letter with a brief biographical sketch to scholarship donor(s)
Attend the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Awards Luncheon in April
Attend University of Utah Health's Scholarship Awards Luncheon, if invited. This event usually takes place during the month of September in the evening.

Application Information

Required Personal and Program Information

Personal, department, degree, and emphasis (if applicable)
Credits completed in PRT and your PRT GPA, as well as your University GPA
Academic, extra-curricular, professional, and scholarly accomplishments (honors courses, special summer programs, technical training, exhibits, etc.)
Scholarships, awards, grants, and FAFSA (Complete online form to demonstrate need at www.fafsa.ed.gov)
Letters of recommendation are not required

Additional Documents Required for Select Scholarships

Gary D. Ellis Scholarship (requires abstract and budget submission)
NOLS and PRT Faculty and Staff Quasi Scholarship (requires essay and concept & skills analysis)
Dr. Linn R. Rockwood Endowed Scholarship (requires professional paper)
The Alta Endowed Scholarship (requires personal statement)

What to Include for Experience in the Field of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

Seasonal or part-time work
Fieldwork or internships
Volunteer work
Full-time work

Additional University of Utah Scholarship Resources

Financial aid will be determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Seventeen of the scholarships are needs-based and can only be awarded to students that are FAFSA certified. Please use the following link to complete your FAFSA application.

FAFSA Application

Please contact your Parks, Recreation, and Tourism professional associations to inquire about additional scholarships and funding opportunities.

Need Assistance?

Reach out

With questions, comments, or to report a technical bug, please send an email to Tammy Sheffield (tammy.sheffield@hsc.utah.edu). Please include your name, your UNID, and a thorough description of your question and/or issue.

For more information about the scholarships offered by Parks, Recreation, and Tourism in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation please contact: