Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation

Description Overview

The Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Scholarship helps defray undergraduate education costs for deserving students. Recipients are chosen for a combination of academic ability, academic and career goals, community involvement, financial need, recommendations, and a personal essay. Awards are intended to reduce the gap between cost of attendance and the student’s other available resources. Applicants must meet selection criteria and follow the application process to be considered.

Key takeaways

• Purpose: reduce undergraduate education costs for deserving students.
• Selection factors: academics, goals, community involvement, need, recommendations, essay.
• Awards are tied to demonstrated financial need and merit.
• Applicants must complete required materials to be considered.

Eligibility Who qualifies

Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending, within one year, one of the following institutions: BYU–Idaho; BYU–Hawaii; BYU–Provo; Southern Virginia University; The University of Utah; Utah State University; Utah Valley University; or Weber State University. Candidates must be full‑time undergraduate students with at least one year remaining in their degree program at the time of application. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and comply with the terms of the scholarship agreement.

Key takeaways

• Eligible schools: BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Provo, Southern Virginia University, University of Utah, Utah State, Utah Valley, Weber State.
• Must be full‑time undergraduate with ≥1 year remaining.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 (4.0 scale).
• Must abide by the scholarship agreement.

Award

Value Amount and payment

The scholarship provides annual grants with a guaranteed minimum award of $1,000. Actual award amounts vary by individual, and are determined by total cost of attendance, documented financial need, and other resources available to the student. Awards are disbursed on an annual basis to assist with that academic year’s costs. Specific payment mechanics are handled through the administering office at the recipient’s institution.

Key takeaways

• Minimum award: $1,000 per year.
• Final amount varies based on cost of attendance and demonstrated need.
• Awards are issued annually for each academic year.
• Payment details are coordinated with the recipient’s university.

Application

Guidelines Required materials and conditions

Applicants must submit a completed application form plus a typed personal essay (maximum 500 words) describing a past experience that had significant influence on them. Required supporting documents include two letters of recommendation, a current academic transcript, and a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Semi-finalists will be asked to participate in a phone interview, and incomplete or nonconforming applications will not be reviewed. Applicants may be requested to provide additional information, and a renewal application must be submitted each year to be considered for continued funding.

Key takeaways

• Submit: application form and a ≤500‑word essay about an influential experience.
• Provide: two letters of recommendation, current transcript, and FAFSA SAR.
• Semi-finalists must be available for phone interviews.
• Incomplete applications are not reviewed; renewal application required annually.

Application

Timeline Review cycle and notification

The scholarship operates on an annual review cycle; applicants are evaluated after the application window closes and selections are made for that cycle. Semi-finalists will be contacted for phone interviews during the review period. At the end of the review cycle, all applicants receive an email notification indicating award decisions. Because exact deadlines and review dates can vary, applicants should consult the scholarship administrator or the hosting institution for current timelines.

Key takeaways

• Scholarship decisions are made on an annual cycle.
• Semi-finalists are invited to phone interviews during review.
• All applicants receive an email at the end of the cycle with the decision.
• Check the administering office for current deadlines and dates.

History of the

Award Background and mission

The Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Scholarship was established to expand access to undergraduate education by helping cover costs for deserving students. Created through the philanthropic efforts of Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott, the program aligns with the foundation’s broader goal of supporting education and community service. The scholarship focuses on students attending specific universities in the region, reflecting the founders’ interest in strengthening local higher‑education opportunities. Administration and selection are overseen by the foundation and partner institutions to ensure awards meet the stated mission.

Key takeaways

• Founded to broaden access to undergraduate education.
• Backed by philanthropic support from Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott.
• Focused on students at a defined group of participating universities.
• Administered in partnership with the foundation and institutions.