Scholarships offered by the
Department of World Languages and Cultures
William D. Cocorinis Scholarship
The William D. Cocorinis Scholarship has been established in the Department of World Languages & Cultures to provide educational assistance through scholarships to deserving students engaged
in the study of modern or ancient Greek language, history or culture.
Eligibility: University of Utah students in good standing with an academic emphasis in modern
or ancient Greek language, history or culture. Preference will be given first, to
students of merit who are engaged in the study of Modern Greek and second, to students
of merit who are otherwise engaged in Hellenic Studies.
How to Apply: Send or deliver the following items to:
The Scholarship Committee - Department of World Languages & Cultures
University of Utah
255 South Central Campus Drive, Room 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
1. Completed application
2. Current university transcript(s)
3. Two letters of recommendation (may be delivered directly by the recommenders)
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: $ 1,000.00 - Tuition
Target: Modern or ancient Greek language, history or culture Type: Merit
Cocorinis Scholarship Application
Warren D. Fishburn Jr. Scholarship for Modern Languages
Open to all full-time (defined as 12 credit hours) resident, junior, senior or graduate
students who have attended the University of Utah for at least one year and have declared
a major in one of the following modern foreign languages: French, German, Russian,
or Spanish.
Eligibility: Recipient must maintain the language major and hold no other scholarships. One year
full resident tuition and fees.
How to Apply: Send or deliver the following items to:
The Scholarship Committee - Department of World Languages & Cultures
University of Utah
255 South Central Campus Drive, Room 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
1. Completed application
2. Current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
3. Three letters of recommendation sent directly to the department -two of these letters must be written by Department of World Languages & Cultures faculty. If you are also applying for a University of Utah Departmental Scholarship, you may use the same letters of recommendation.
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: One year full (12 credit hours) resident tuition and fees.
Target: Declared Modern Foreign Language Majors Type: Merit
Fishburn Scholarship Application
Jerry Lodge Scholarship
The Jerry Lodge Memorial Scholarship has been established to provide scholarships
to deserving students in the Department of World Languages & Cultures majoring in the Classics, which includes the study of Greek language and literature.
Eligibility: University of Utah students in good standing with a major in Classics. Preference
will be given to students in Classical Greek and those with financial need.
How to Apply: Send or deliver the following items to:
The Scholarship Committee - Department of World Languages & Cultures
University of Utah
255 South Central Campus Drive, Room 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
1. Completed application
2. Current university transcript(s)
3. Two letters of recommendation (may be delivered directly by the recommenders)
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: $1,000 - 2,000 (varies) - Tuition
Target: Classics Majors Type: Merit
Jerry Lodge Scholarship Application
University of Utah Departmental Scholarships
The Department of World Languages & Cultures offers one-year scholarships to outstanding, resident first-year, continuing and transfer students, who have declared and intend to complete a major in the department.
Eligibility:
Nominees must be Utah residents, entering freshman, transfer, or continuing (undergraduate) students, and all candidates must have been admitted to the University. Students seeking a second Bachelor’s are not eligible to receive this waiver. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.5.
How to Apply: Applicants should send or deliver the following items to:
The Scholarship Committee - Department of World Languages & Cultures
University of Utah
255 South Central Campus Drive, Room 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
1. Completed application
2. a. Current students/transfer students: submit current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
b. High school applicants: submit a copy of your high school transcripts showing grades through the fall semester of your senior year
3. Two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a foreign language professor or teacher
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: Varies
Target: Resident Students with Declared Majors Type: Merit