Opportunities
Scholarships
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts and Letters (UASAL) Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students at the University of Utah who are engaging in a research study with a faculty mentor in the fall and early spring semesters, with the intention to present their work at the UASAL Annual Conference held in March. Priority will be given to undergraduate students who have taken LEAP or Quest courses at the University of Utah. Applications open from March 1st to May 31st.
Scholarship includes:
- UASAL conference registration
- Travel accommodations (if needed)
- Poster printing (if needed)
- $250 stipend to support the student’s research work in the preceding fall semester
- $250 compensation for the faculty mentor
LEAP Scholarships
Applications for 2025-2026 LEAP Scholarships are now closed.
Eligible students must have completed two semesters of LEAP by May 2025.
LEAP scholarships can be found on the University's Scholarship website.
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LEAP is offering three different opportunities with multiple awards for each. Criteria will be listed within the scholarship application, but all scholarship applicants must have two semesters of LEAP completed by May.
LEAP Asha Davenport Memorial Scholarship
LEAP Diversity Scholarship
LEAP Multi-Year Scholarship
Click here to be redirected to application process.
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Peer Advisor Scholarships are available for current Peer Advisors. Applications are now closed.
LEAP Scholars
LEAP scholars are students who have completed two semesters of LEAP. These students are eligible for LEAP Scholarships and cords for graduation. Cords will be granted for Spring 2025 at the LEAP Cord Celebration on April 24th at 5:00 pm. For more information, contact Kaley Tucker (kaley.tucker@utah.edu).
Events
LEAP Scholars Talk
March 6th, 12-1:30 pm, Hinckley InstituteLEAP Cord Celebration
April 24th, 5-6:30 pm, Union Ballroom
LEAP Student Symposium
The 2025 LEAP Symposium will be on Monday, April 21st.
The LEAP Learning Community provides an opportunity for students to present their work in a scholarly setting to students, faculty and other members of the University of Utah community. Students from all LEAP courses are invited to present their research and creative work at our spring Symposium. The LEAP Symposium will take place on April 21st, 2025 in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Ballroom.
To present at the LEAP Symposium:
- Students must be the primary producer of the work.
- Student researchers are expected to be in attendance during the main exhibition period.
- Complete the application (opens in March 2025)
For the event:
- This event will be held in-person at the Student Union.
- A panel judges including faculty, staff and students, will evaluate the projects and award prizes.
- Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Please contact Kaley Tucker at kaley.tucker@utah.edu with any questions.
Employment
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in Spring 2025.