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Scholarships

91¶ÌÊÓƵ provides more than $90 million in financial aid and scholarships each year.

To find out what scholarships and aid you qualify for, fill out the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Financial Aid & Scholarships Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office website.

The Scholarship Application is available on your '91¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Portal'. To be considered for any 91¶ÌÊÓƵ scholarships, you must complete the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ scholarship application annually, usually before the middle of January.

To complete the Scholarship application, go to: /. Log into your eWeber Student Portal to gain access to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's scholarship application.

  • Type in Finaid & Scholarship Application
  • Click on Finaid and Scholarship Application
  • Fill in the fields and click the submit at the bottom of the screen

If you experience technical difficulties, Computing Support's IT Service Desk is available 24/7 at (801) 626-7777.

If you qualify, you may also be eligible for the following scholarships:

Utah Recreation and Parks Association Current Student Scholarship

The  has generously funded this scholarship for Outdoor & Community Recreation Education students at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. This scholarship is designed to support students in their first year taking classes in Outdoor and Community Recreation Education. The funds can be used for tuition, fees, or other expenses a student incurs related to their education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Students must complete 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s scholarship application (see above) and the Utah Recreation and Parks Association Scholarship supplemental application.

Award Criteria

  • Must be a declared Outdoor & Community Recreation Education major
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Must have taken 9 OCRE credits

Utah Recreation and Parks Association Graduating Student Scholarship

The  has generously funded this scholarship for Outdoor & Community Recreation Education students at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. This scholarship is available to students who are preparing to graduate and complete an internship. The funds can be used for tuition, fees, or other expenses a student incurs related to their education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Students must complete 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s scholarship application (see above) and the Utah Recreation and Parks Association Scholarship supplemental application.

Award Criteria

  • Must be a declared Outdoor & Community Recreation Education major
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Must have taken 50 OCRE credits

The Dick and Jan Motta Scholarship

Dick Motta was the Weber State basketball coach in the 1960s and won three Big Sky Conference titles before becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Washington Bullets, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets. Motta won an NBA Championship with the 1977–78 Washington Bullets. 

Award Criteria

  • Applicant must be a coaching sport minor and physical education teaching/coaching minor.
  • Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater.

The Reed K. Swenson Physical Education Teaching Scholarship

For 40 years, from 1933 to 1973, Reed K. Swenson was a professor and coach for Weber State College, and former chairman for the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. During his tenure at Weber State College, he was nationally prominent in college athletics and served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association. In 1980, he was named to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. The Reed K. Swenson building was named in his honor for his continued dedication and support of education and athletics.

Award Criteria

  • Applicant must be a Physical Education Teaching major with at least a junior status.

The Carol S. Westmoreland Scholarship

Carol S. Westmoreland was a dedicated teacher who loved 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She treasured the many students whom she taught and whose lives she touched in so many ways. Westmoreland taught physical education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ for 38 years, from 1955 to 1993. She organized and directed the Weber State dancers, known as the Weber State College Colleens/Chatonelles. She served as 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Director of Women’s Intercollegiate Sports for 15 years, and supervised countless student teachers. In addition, Westmoreland was an NCAA Faculty Representative; served as President of the Utah Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in 1985; served on the Board of Directors for the Utah Tennis Association; and was appointed to the State Fitness Task Force and the Status of Women’s Commission.

Award Criteria

  • Applicant must be a junior or senior majoring in Physical Education teaching.
  • Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater.
  • The scholarship shall be for tuition only.