Scholarships
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.
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.
The Trace Carrillo Memorial Endowed Scholarships – Reopens March 5, 2025
The Trace Carrillo Memorial Endowed Scholarships cover the tuition and course fees for two students to attend a U-EXPLORE Avalanche 1 course. Of the two scholarships, one is awarded to an undergraduate student studying any emphasis area in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; the second is awarded to an undergraduate student studying any major and working for Outdoor Adventures as a trip leader. Via two-page personal statement, applicants should describe how participation in the avalanche course will provide them with the decision-making and leadership skills to become a role model for others in winter backcountry activities. In addition, please describe how you express Trace’s signature characteristics, namely a zest for life, a passion for exploration, a concern for protecting wild places, and above all, a kindness towards others.
About the award:
This scholarship honors the life of Trace Carrillo, a vibrant and compassionate human, whose enthusiasm as both a steward and recreator inspired all those he interacted with to care more deeply about our wild places. Trace passed away on April 1, 2020 in an avalanche on Taylor Mountain in the Teton Range. Trace graduated with a BS in Parks, Recreation & Tourism in 2016, and his passion for wilderness stewardship ultimately led him to work with the USFS as a wilderness ranger for the Jackson Ranger District. May Trace’s spirit and enthusiasm live on by furthering avalanche education for University of Utah students and through his motto, “Dream, Achieve, Dream, Achieve. Happiness does not equal comfort!”
The application period for the Trace Carrillo Scholarship closes on March 20, 2025.
Undergraduate Scholarships
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Graduate Scholarships
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Application 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
- 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)
- Seasonal or part-time work
- Fieldwork or internships
- Volunteer work
- Full-time work
Additional University of Utah Scholarship Resources
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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.
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Please contact your Parks, Recreation, and Tourism professional associations to inquire about additional scholarships and funding opportunities.
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:
Dart L. Schmalz, Ph.D.
Email: d.schmalz@health.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-8542
Eric Gardner
Email: eric.gardner@utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-0832
Contact Us
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Main Office
250 South 1850 East
Room 239, HPER North
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-8542
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