Scholarships - Department of Philosophy

Departmental Awards

All Department of Philosophy scholarships for the 26-27 academic year will be routed through a single application posted here: Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarship Application. Through this application, you will be reviewed for up to 250 scholarships across the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the 26-27 academic year. If you have any questions, please reach out to LASscholarships@utah.edu.

Applications open now! Deadline is February 15, 2026.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarship Application

Below is a list of scholarships from the Department of Philosophy:

For each listed scholarship below, please submit a personal statement (discussing the value Philosophy has to you, as well as the specific focus of the scholarship), a resume, and a transcript of the previous 2 years of coursework. You must be a declared Philosophy Major in order to be able to apply to these scholarships.

David Wells Bennett Scholarship: $2000

The David Wells Bennett scholarship is a merit based scholarship. The scholarship awards $2000 to a student majoring in philosophy, to be used for tuition and books.

There are two requirements you must meet to qualify for consideration for this scholarship.

1. You are a philosophy major who will enroll full-time ( at least 12 hours per semester) in the 2026-2027 academic year.

2. You have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (academic merit is the focus of this scholarship).

Magleby Scholarship: $1000

The Magleby Scholarship is a leadership-focused scholarship. The scholarship awards $1000 to a student majoring in philosophy, to be used for tuition and books.

There are three main requirements you must meet for consideration for this scholarship:

1. You are a Philosophy Major who will enroll fulltime ( ≥ 12 hours, per sem.) in the 2026-2027 academic year.
2. You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
3. In addition to your personal statement, answer the following questions: "what are your aspirations in leadership for the future, and how will understanding Philosophy impact your ability to be a successful leader? How do your current activities and achievements (philosophical or non-philosophical) support your aspirations toward developing a career in leadership?"

Whisner-Appleby Scholarship: $4000

The Whisner/Appleby scholarship is a need-based scholarship that memorializes the lives of Professors Peter Appleby and William Whisner. The scholarship awards $4,000 to a student majoring in philosophy, to be used for tuition and books.

There are three main requirements you must meet for consideration for this scholarship:

1. You are philosophy major who will enroll full-time (at least 12 hours per semester) in the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

2. You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

3. You are a member of an underrepresented group. You must show documented financial need (usually through a Financial Needs Based Analysis) and/or membership in/contributions to under-represented or underprivileged groups.

Philosophy Undergraduate Travel Funds

Philosophy undergraduate travel awards vary and our based-on funding availability. We encourage all Philosophy affiliated undergraduates to apply. We encourage applications as soon as conference/workshop announcements are made.

Other Resources on Campus Who Provide Undergraduate Travel Funds

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program - UROP - https://our.utah.edu/research-scholarship-opportunities/urop/

Associated Students of the University of Utah ASUU- https://our.utah.edu/research-scholarship-opportunities/urop/

College of Humanities Scholarships

The information contained herein is not a complete or exhaustive listing of scholarships, prizes and other financial aid available. For complete information and application materials for Financial Aid and Scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 801-581-6211. You can also visit the University of Utah Financial Aid web site at: financialaid.utah.edu

For a list of scholarships offered to students in the College of Humanities, please visit the following site: humanities.utah.edu