An individual contributes
Eligible individual taxpayers may be able to make a qualifying cash contribution to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization.
A Utah nonprofit initiative
A brighter educational path can begin with one opportunity.
Utah Scholarship Fund is working to connect the generosity of taxpayers with scholarships that help Utah children access educational opportunities designed around their individual needs and potential.
Scholarship applications and tax-credit-eligible giving are not yet open.
Our mission
Helping more Utah children find the place where they can thrive
Every child is different. Some flourish in a traditional classroom. Others need a smaller environment, specialized support, a different pace, or an educational program built around their unique strengths.
Utah Scholarship Fund is being created to help qualifying families access more of those possibilities. Through charitable giving and the emerging federal scholarship tax-credit program, we hope to turn community generosity into meaningful educational opportunity.
Read our storyThe path
How it is expected to work
The taxpayer claims a credit
Beginning in 2027, federal law provides a nonrefundable income-tax credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions, subject to applicable requirements.
A student receives opportunity
Scholarship organizations use eligible contributions to support qualified K–12 educational expenses for eligible students.
Final eligibility, contribution, scholarship, and expense requirements remain subject to federal and state guidance. Taxpayers should consult a qualified tax professional about their individual circumstances.
Who we serve
Built with each Utah audience in mind
Families
Learn about anticipated eligibility and receive an alert when scholarship applications open.
Learn moreDonors
Understand how qualifying contributions and the federal tax credit are expected to work.
Learn moreSchools
Explore how Utah schools and education providers may participate.
Learn moreTax Advisors
Receive technical updates and materials to help answer client questions.
Learn moreCommunity Partners
Help expand access to meaningful educational opportunities across Utah.
Learn moreWhy Utah Scholarship Fund
Local generosity. Thoughtful stewardship. Lasting opportunity.
Children First
Decisions should begin with the needs, dignity, and potential of each student.
Responsible Stewardship
Funds should be administered transparently, carefully, and in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Expanded Opportunity
A family's income should not be the only factor determining whether a child can access an educational environment where they can flourish.
Progress
Where we are today
Utah Scholarship Fund is currently building the governance, compliance, technology, and community relationships needed to responsibly administer a future scholarship program.
Receive Progress Updates- 01
Nonprofit foundation established
In progress
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Governance and compliance development
In progress
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Federal and Utah guidance review
In progress
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SGO application or certification process
Upcoming
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Donor portal opens
Upcoming
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Family applications open
Upcoming
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Scholarships awarded
Upcoming
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Receive updates about program development, donor eligibility, scholarship applications, school participation, and important federal or Utah guidance.
Opportunity changes what a child believes is possible.
We are building a scholarship organization rooted in trust, compassion, local partnership, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to grow.
