ASU UB Regent Scholarship Program

Supported by the Arizona Board of Regents and the ASU Financial Aid Office.

 

The ASU Upward Bound (UB) Regents' Scholarship provides financial assistance so that economic limitations will not keep capable students from pursuing their dreams. Mentoring is also provided to ensure academic success and, above all, increase degree attainment.

DEADLINES

• July 15th for "Fall & Spring" and "Fall Only" scholarship applications
• December 31st for "Spring Only" scholarship applications

 

APPLICATION

You may download an ASU UB Regent Scholarship Application at any time. [MS Word fill-in document or PDF print-out version]

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. An ASU Upward Bound graduate in good program standing OR is on track towards graduating in good standing from the ASU Upward Bound summer Bridge program.
2. An Arizona Resident.
3. Registered as a full-time ASU undergraduate student for Fall semester (12 hours minimum) OR Spring semester (12 hours minimum).
4. Demonstrate financial need (as determined by the ASU Student Financial Assistance Office).

If you are a current recipient of the Upward Bound Regents' Scholarship, you must also demonstrate the following:

1. If you entered ASU prior to the Fall 2007 semester, you must of earned at least 24 credit hours from ASU during the Fall and Spring semesters OR earned at least 12 credit hours if you are a semester only scholarship recipient.  If you entered ASU beginning the Fall 2007 semester or after, you must of attempt at least 30 credit hours and earn at least 24 credit hours from ASU during the Fall and Spring semesters OR attempt 15 credit hours and earn at least 12 credit hours if you are a semester only scholarship recipient.  NOTE: audited, failed, or incomplete credit hours do not count towards credit hours earned; also, summer school credits do not count.
2. Have a minimum ASU cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of the Spring semester.  NOTE: students with cumulative GPAs between 2.0-2.5 may also be considered.
3. Satisfactorily fulfilled requirements of the "Upward Bound Regents Scholarship Renewal Agreement."  (i.e., you earned at least 75% of the total scholarship points)

If you will be an ASU Upward Bound Bridge student this summer with ASU or another approved program, you must also demonstrate the following:

1. Become an official graduate of the ASU Upward Bound program.
2. Earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your summer Bridge courses. NOTE: due to modified Bridge program, this eligibility criteria has changed to successfully complete the Service Learning (work study) summer component.
3. Successfully complete all expectations of your summer program.  (i.e., attitude, behavior, attend events, and fulfill work study component.)

 

WHAT WILL THE UPWARD BOUND REGENTS' SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

This scholarship is an ASU cash award based on your financial need. The offered amount is based on full-time enrollment and will be divided equally between fall and spring semesters.  However, if your award is for one term (semester) only, the offered amount is for that term only.  In addition, this scholarship may be renewed based upon fulfillment of monthly scholarship renewal activities, GPA, full-time credit hours, and availability of scholarship funds.

 

WHEN & HOW WILL AWARDS BE MADE?

Review of applications will be finalized the last week of July (for “Fall & Spring” or “Fall Only” applications) OR by the end of the second week of January (for “Spring Only” applications) for both current ASU students and UB participants completing the Bridge summer program.  Applicants will then receive written electronic notification of their status. 

Please note that for current scholarship recipients, consideration for renewal will automatically occur as soon as semester grades are posted and will be finalized approximately three weeks after the semester ends.  Recipients will then receive written electronic notification of their status.

The awarding of this scholarship is based upon academic performance, program performance, financial need, and other discretionary criteria.  Upward Bound reserves the right to evaluate any extenuating circumstances and award/reject accordingly.

 

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

1. Complete and submit an application form.  NOTE: the application form MUST BE TYPED - No pencil or ink.  Also, answer all items on the application form; incomplete forms will not be considered.
2. Submit an unofficial copy of your academic transcript, which contains your most recent college semester grades.  NOTE: applicants who are recent high school graduates must also submit a copy of their high school transcript.
3. Submit a copy of your proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester.  You must be registered for no fewer than 12 ASU credit hours at the time of your application.  NOTE: you may also submit a letter of declaration as evidence of your proof of enrollment as a full time student.
4. Submit a copy of your ASU Financial Aid Notice (which can be printed from ASU Interactive).  NOTE: you must have completed a financial aid file with the ASU Student Financial Assistance Office.  If your citizenship status disqualifies you from applying for financial aid, you must submit a statement declaring this with your scholarship application form; alternative financial information will then be requested from you.

Your application and all supporting materials must be received by the appropriate deadline (identified on page 1) to the ASU Upward Bound Office.  NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED!  Applications and supporting materials received after this date may be considered after those submitted by the identified deadline.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please direct all questions regarding the scholarship to the ASU Upward Bound Office: 

• Location: Irish Hall A, Room 118
• Phone: (480) 965-6483
• Email: UB@asu.edu