The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which awards scholarships to current UAT students. The UAT Foundation Board of Directors review and vote on student eligibility and, if awarded, funds are applied directly to tuition in the beginning of the next fall semester start. Learn more about the Board of Directors, scholarships offered, and apply below.
MEET THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe Simon
Secretary & UAT Alum
Blake Adkins
Board Member & UAT Alum
Ray Blackwood
Board Member & Former UAT Employee
Carlos Miera
Board Member & UAT Alum
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email or Microsoft Teams for assistance.
Eva Frohna
UAT Foundation Liaison
UAT Senior Administrative Assistant & Technology Leadership student.
eva@uat.edu | Teams: Eva Frohna
Monday - Friday
8:30am-5:30pm PDT
Stefani Johnson
UAT Foundation Liaison
UAT Data Manager & Technology Leadership / Cyber Security student.
sjohnson@uat.edu | Teams: Stefani Johnson
Monday - Friday
9am-6pm PDT
THE BROOK CAYCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Brook Cayce Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a current University of Advancing Technology female Cyber Security student. This is a one-time merit and need-based scholarship. To be awarded the scholarship, the student must be currently enrolled in any of UAT’s on-campus or online Cyber Security degree programs and be in good academic standing with the University. To be a good steward of Cayce’s memory, the student must demonstrate good character and moral behavior and must be an active member of the UAT community. If awarded, the scholarship amount is $2,000.
Brook Cayce
1996 - 2015
The Brook Cayce Memorial Scholarship was created to foster the education of current female students who reflect the same spirit and love for UAT that Brook demonstrated during her life. Brook was a vibrant and intelligent young woman who went out of her way to befriend those around her and make others happy. She had an incredibly bright spirit and brought to UAT's campus an irreplaceable light that will be sorely missed.
During her time at UAT, Brook excelled in her cyber security courses, was Student Government President and participated in many groups around campus. This scholarship is designed to support women at UAT who are not only excelling in their courses, but are actively making the cyber security industry and UAT a better place.
It is our strongest desire to grow this memorial fund to support UAT students like Brook; and to keep the path to graduation open for these students and put them, as graduates, into a society and an industry that can benefit from some more people like her.
You may see Brook's parents, Kevan and Shellye Cayce, walking around campus from time to time as they are heavily involved with UAT and serve on the Foundation Advisory Board.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The student must be a female currently enrolled in one of UAT’s Cyber Security majors (Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Network Security, or Technology Forensics)
- Must be in good academic standing with a current GPA of at least 2.75
- Have no disciplinary action on record
- Demonstrate financial need (to be verified with Financial Aid/Bursar)
- Demonstrate involvement in the UAT community
To apply, students must submit the following information:
- A completed scholarship application
- A current FAFSA on file with UAT
- A one page essay discussing how the student plans to positively impact the Cyber Security industry after graduation, and how their time and experience at UAT has prepared them to do so
- A signed agreement to commit to twelve (10) hours of service for the Foundation, with five (5) suggestions to services you may excel in providing. (i.e. brochure design, representation at events, etc.)
THE HONORABLE EINO JACOBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Honorable Eino Jacobson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a current on-campus University of Advancing Technology undergraduate student who has a passion for innovation and community service and demonstrates financial need. This is a service-based scholarship open to any student seeking any degree at UAT. If awarded, the scholarship amount is $2,000.
Honorable Eino Jacobson
1933- 2013
Judge Eino Jacobson is regarded as one of the outstanding legal scholars in Arizona jurisprudence and is known for his dedication to civil service. He served as a dedicated judge for the Arizona Court of Appeals in Phoenix for over 25 years. By the age of 26 he had co-founded a law firm specializing in general civil litigation and criminal defense, and at the age of 27 became a sole practitioner who was known for taking hard to win cases. Upon his retirement in 1995, he also served on the UAT Board of Directors for 18 years and was Chairman for 2 of those. He also became an ombudsman for the Arizona Department of Economic Security's agency, joined Sons of the American Legion in honor of his father's military service, and was active in many organizations such as the Prescott Lions Club, YMCA, U of A Alumni Association, and Prescott Jaycees to name a few.
"His contributions to Arizona's jurisprudence will continue to shape state law for years to come."
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an active student in good academic standing with a current GPA of at least 2.75
- Have no disciplinary action on record
- Demonstrate financial need (to be verified with Financial Aid/Bursar)
- Demonstrate current enrollment in a Federal Work-Study program
- Demonstrate involvement in the UAT community
To apply, students must submit the following information:
- A completed scholarship application
- A current FAFSA on file with UAT
- Proof of employment at UAT through a Federal Work-Study program
- A signed agreement to commit to twelve (10) hours of service for the Foundation, with five (5) suggestions to services you may excel in providing. (i.e. brochure design, representation at events, etc.)
THE DR. LOUIS A. SCHMITT SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. Louis A. Schmitt Scholarship was created to foster the education of currently enrolled University of Advancing Technology students who share the same dedication and loyalty to UAT that has been demonstrated by Dr. Schmitt for decades. This scholarship is designed to support students who, despite financial hardship, are not only excelling in their courses, but actively demonstrate a love for technology and innovation. The Dr. Louis A. Schmitt Scholarship is awarded to an Arizona resident who is enrolled in either the Digital Maker and Fabrication or Robotics and Embedded Systems degree program. If awarded, the scholarship amount is $2,000.
Dr. Louis Schmitt
Former UAT Board Director, Louis (Lou) is an esteemed dual-registered professional engineer with a wide range of experience in the planning, financing, engineering design, construction, and operation of major private and public infrastructure projects and programs. He served as the Arizona Department of Transportation's Deputy Director and Maricopa County Engineer/ Associate County Manager before his current position as Vice President of TMAD Taylor & Gaines. Dr. Schmitt was awarded the State of Arizona Governor's Award for Technical Excellence as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Science from UAT, along with several other notable achievements.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The student must be currently enrolled in either UAT's Digital Maker and Fabrication or Robotics and Embedded Systems majors
- Must be in good academic standing with a current GPA of at least 2.75
- Have no disciplinary action on record
- Demonstrate financial need (to be verified with Financial Aid/Bursar)
- Demonstrate a passion for innovating and creating the future
To apply, students must submit the following information:
- A completed scholarship application
- A current FAFSA on file with UAT
- Proof of enrollment in the Digital Maker and Fabrication or Robotics and Embedded Systems program
- Proof of Arizona residence
- A signed agreement to commit to twelve (10) hours of service for the Foundation, with five (5) suggestions to services you may excel in providing. (i.e. brochure design, representation at events, etc.)
INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Innovation Scholarship is awarded to a current UAT undergraduate student who has a passion for innovation and demonstrates financial need. This is a need-based $500 scholarship open to all majors or degrees. To be awarded the scholarship, the student must submit the following information and a one-page essay describing an innovation project.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a current UAT student in good academic standing with a current GPA of at least 2.75
- Have no disciplinary action on record
- Demonstrate financial need (to be verified with Financial Aid/Bursar)
To apply, students must submit the following information:
- A completed scholarship application
- A current FAFSA on file with UAT
- A one page essay describing your innovative project (you must include answers to the following):
A. What makes your project innovative or different from past technology or projects?
B. How did you come up with the idea for your innovative project? - A signed agreement to commit to twelve (10) hours of service for the Foundation, with five (5) suggestions to services you may excel in providing. (i.e. brochure design, representation at events, etc.)
APPLY FOR A UAT SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must meet all stated eligibility requirements and submit all required materials for consideration. Submitted materials will be forwarded to the UAT Foundation Board of Directors for review and final vote on student eligibility. If awarded, scholarship funds will be applied directly to tuition, typically in the beginning of the next fall semester.
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