The Institutional Grant is designed to assist students who are in the greatest financial need, relocating or commuting 50 miles or greater, to attend UTI by reducing their overall tuition. For information on this specific grant program, including available start dates and eligibility requirements, please click on the link below:

• Institutional Grant

The Commuter Grant is designed to assist students who have the greatest financial need and commute less than 50 miles one way daily to attend UTI by subsidizing costs associated with commuting back and forth to school. For information on this specific grant program, including available start dates and eligibility requirements, please click on the link below:

• Commuter Grant

Universal Technical Institute is offering a grant program to assist students who wish to further their education by enrolling in a Student-Paid Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training Program (MSAT). The MSAT Grant Program will cover the cost of a Student-Paid MSAT in the Automotive or Diesel industry. The grant will be available to all students who meet the eligibility criteria as defined below; there is no separate application process. This grant will be awarded after the successful completion of the tenth (10th) course in the initial core program.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start an Automotive, Diesel or Auto/Diesel program on September 18, 2023, and be enrolled in an Automotive or Diesel Student-Paid MSAT Program at the same campus (this program does not include Pit Crew located at the NASCAR Technical Institute campus).
• Eligibility will be based on the approved FAFSA results sent to the school, called an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) that is on file for the 2022-2023 financial award year. An approved ISIR meeting the EFC criteria of 0-11,000 must be received by the school no later than 9 days following the student’s start date to be considered eligible.
• Have a proximity* to the campus of at least 50 miles or greater – a student’s proximity to the campus will be based on the address provided at the time the student initially provided their information to the school.
• Eligible applicants must meet the academic requirements for the Student-Paid MSAT Program in order to maintain grant eligibility.
• In the event of withdrawal, suspension, or termination from school, the Student-Paid MSAT Grant Program will become void and cannot be applied to future enrollments.
• If a student program changes out of the MSAT Program at any time during their enrollment, the MSAT Grant Program will be become void and cannot be reapplied at a later time.

*Proximity will be calculated using the latitude and longitude of the initial address provided to the school, compared with latitude and longitude of the campus location.

The Inaugural Program Grant is provided to students who are scheduled to begin their training on the first scheduled start date for a newly released program at any Universal Technical Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute campus. The grant award will be 20% of program tuition. Please click link below for full program details:

• Inaugural Program Grant

This grant has been created in an effort to acknowledge and award high school students who have placed focus and commitment on their academic success throughout their high school career. This grant program is available to enrolled students who meet the admissions requirements for Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, or NASCAR Technical Institute.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Student must be able to show proof that they are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from high school, or received a high school equivalency diploma, during or after the 2021 academic school year.
• Student must be enrolled to begin training at any UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute campus.
• Have a scheduled start date between 12/1/2023 and 9/30/2024.
• Submit the Academic Excellence Grant application prior to starting classes at UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Submit all application document requirements.
• Eligible applicant must meet all criteria in one of the three (3) tiers listed below in order to receive a grant:
• Tier 1 – GPA of 3.0 – 3.25, or ACT score between 13 - 17, or SAT score between 850 – 1,150, or CLT score between 60 – 75;
• Tier 2 – GPA of 3.26 – 3.9, or ACT score between 18 - 23, or SAT score between 1,151 – 1,200, or CLT score between 75 – 85;
• Tier 3 – GPA of 4.0 or higher, or ACT score of 24 or higher, or SAT score greater than 1,200, or CLT score of 86 or higher

In an effort to promote our ongoing commitment to empowering women through STEM educational programs and careers, Universal Technical Institute is sponsoring a grant program for incoming students who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, or NASCAR Technical Institute. Eligible applicants must complete an essay-based application answering the essay question(s) via written or video response.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be female, non-binary or identify as female.
• Be a high school junior or senior at the time of application submission.
• Able to provide proof of high school diploma or GED before starting school at UTI.
• Able to provide written consent forms from any other individuals depicted in their videos (if applicable).
• Able to provide authorization from a legal guardian if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old.

• HEERF Grant and CARES Act

The Adult Tuition Assistance Grant consists of a written exam containing both academic and technical questions designed to test the knowledge of participants interested in the transportation industry. The Adult Tuition Assistance Grant opportunity is open to adult students who are enrolled, or interested in enrolling at Universal Technical Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute or Marine Mechanics Institute. Testing is offered in both the fall and spring. Participants can earn a $1,000 grant for achieving the highest scores on the test.

Contact your admissions representative for the next testing date.

The UTI American Dream Grant consists of a written test containing both academic and technical questions designed to test the knowledge of participants interested in the transportation industry. The test is open to high school seniors and is offered in both the fall and spring. UTI has made a total of $475,000 available annually, to be awarded to a total of 380 students who participate in the American Dream Grant. Participants can earn a grant up to $2,500 for achieving the highest scores on the test. High School Seniors who have already enrolled or are interested in enrolling at Universal Technical Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute or Marine Mechanics Institute are eligible to participate.

Contact your admissions representative for the next testing date.

In an effort to provide tuition assistance to students directly impacted by natural disasters as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Universal Technical Institute is sponsoring a grant program for incoming students who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute
• Have been a resident of a designated area impacted by the natural disaster at the time of declaration
• Submit the completed application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to starting classes at UTI
• Must utilize grant and start classes at UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute within one year of grant award
• Be applying for a natural disaster (not including Covid-19) that has occurred within the last 12 months of the application date

Hands-on Competition Grants are awarded by Universal Technical Institute to the top high school competitors of various career and technical organizations. Competitors must be individual members of the career and technical organization in which they are competing.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS IN WHICH GRANTS ARE OFFERED:

• Automotive Dealers Association
• SkillsUSA
• National FFA Organization(FFA)
• Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
• New Jersey Cooperative Education Association Charles V. Rosica Program
• New Jersey Cooperative Education Coordinators Association (NJCECA)

The Top Tech Challenge Competition is a hands-on competition sponsored by Universal Technical Institute with a purpose to expose local students to the industry they have a passion for. This competition allows each participant the opportunity to compete and test the knowledge they have obtained in high school.

For information on participating in a Top Tech Challenge Competition, speak with your Admissions Representative.

The Salute to Service Grant is available to all students enrolled to attend Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute who are currently serving or who previously served honorably in a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Students eligible for this program work directly with the VA team.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a grant program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Boston Public School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Boston Public School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Boston Public School District Grant Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

In an effort to provide tuition assistance to students directly impacted by the natural disasters devastating the Caribbean Islands in 2019, 2020 and/or 2022 Universal Technical Institute is sponsoring a grant program for incoming students who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Have been a resident of a designated area impacted by the 2019, 2020 and/or 2022 Puerto Rico Earthquakes, Tropical Storm(s) or Hurricane at the time of declarations.
• Submit the completed application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to starting classes at UTI.
• Must utilize grant and start classes at UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute within one year of grant award.

In an effort to further its Diversity, NASCAR is sponsoring a grant program for incoming students exclusively at the NASCAR Technical Institute.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled at NASCAR Technical Institute for one of the approved start dates listed on the application
• Have a completed FAFSA at the time of application submission
• Complete and submit your application prior to starting classes

The NASCAR Performance Technician of Tomorrow Grant seeks to assist students who are looking for a great career training with NASCAR Technical Institute and who truly understand and exhibit the traits of a great team member.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled to attend NASCAR Technical Institute for one of the approved start dates listed on the application
• Complete and submit your application prior to starting classes

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with Imagine America to offer scholarships to High School students. To apply, go to Imagine-America.org, select the campus for which you are enrolled and complete the online application form.

Your application will be forwarded to a guidance counselor or Imagine America contact at your high school who will review your application. If approved, your application will be forwarded to UTI for confirmation.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to attend Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute
• Currently enrolled in high school as a Senior and set to graduate, or recently graduated, within the same academic year

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with Imagine America to offer scholarships to Adult students. To apply, go to Imagine-America.org, select Universal Technical Institute as the school you wish to attend, and complete an online application form.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to attend Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute
• Meet the necessary age requirements and have a high school diploma or GED
• Have a completed FAFSA at time of application submission

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to offer scholarships to eligible students who are enrolled to attend Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

APPLY AT mikeroweWORKS FOUNDATION

TechForce Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with the mission to champion students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians.

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• AffordableColleges.com
• American Foreign Service Association
• American Muscle External Scholarship Opportunity
• American Trucks External Scholarship Opportunity
• Ankin Law Office Scholarship for Disabled Veterans
• Ankin Law Office Scholarship for Military Veterans
• Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central
• Automotive Hall of Fame
• Blade Guru Scholarship
• Chairish Scholarship Program
• CJ Pony Scholarship
• Collision Repair Education Foundation
• Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program
• Garage Guru Scholarship
• Icahn Automotive Scholarship
• Lawn Love Scholarship
• Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation
• National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarship Program
• National Garage Door Scholarship
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program
• Rotary Vocational Scholarship
• SEMA Scholarship Opportunities
• Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
• Wilt Chamberlain Scholarship
• Standard Brand Scholarships
• Scholarship Information Pamphlet (PDF)

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Birdville Independent School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Birdville Independent School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information for someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Birdville Independent School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Houston Independent School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Houston Independent School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Houston Independent School District Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Broward County, Florida School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Broward County, Florida School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information for someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Broward County, Florida School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Miami-Dade County, Florida School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Miami-Dade County, Florida School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Miami-Dade County, Florida School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Orange County, Florida School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Orange County, Florida School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Orange County, Florida School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Osceola County, Florida School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Osceola County, Florida School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Osceola County, Florida School District Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Palm Beach County, Florida School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Palm Beach County, Florida School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Palm Beach County, Florida School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute is offering a scholarship program specific to students who are currently enrolled and set to graduate, or previously graduated from a high school located within the Phoenix Union High School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI or NASCAR Technical Institute.
  
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate from a high school located within the Phoenix Union High School District during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Provide a character reference including the name, organization and contact information of someone who can speak to applicant’s professional character.
• Submit the Phoenix Union High School District Scholarship application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 to create a scholarship program specific to students from the Naperville Community School District who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate, or has previously graduated, from a high school located within the Naperville Community Unit School District 203
• Submit the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with the Village of Lisle Community to create a scholarship program specific to students who are residents of the Village of Lisle Community who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL
• Be a resident of the Village of Lisle Community
• Submit the Village of Lisle Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application

Universal Technical Institute has partnered with the Lisle Community School District 202 to create a scholarship program specific to students from the Lisle Community School District 202 who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start Universal Technical Institute located in Lisle, IL
• Proof that applicant is currently enrolled and set to graduate, or has previously graduated, from a high school located within the Lisle Community School District 202
• Submit the Lisle Community School District 202 Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

The UTI Texas Career Scholarship Program helps to provide tuition assistance to students located within the state of Texas who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI, or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Show proof that they are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Texas during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Submit the UTI Texas Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

The UTI Missouri Career Scholarship Program helps to provide tuition assistance to students located within the state of Missouri who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI, or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Show proof that they are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Missouri during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Submit the UTI Missouri Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.

The UTI Ohio Career Scholarship Program helps to provide tuition assistance to students located within the state of Ohio who seek to enroll at Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled to start UTI, MMI, or NASCAR Technical Institute.
• Show proof that they are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Ohio during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Submit the UTI Ohio Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to the deadline listed on the application.