SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES
Scholarship due dates change yearly. Please check websites for current due dates.
SEPTEMBER
UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERA: 2.0 or above GPA.
Must be of Hispanic/ Latino descent.
Demonstrated leadership and/or community service. Must be planning to attend a Utah college, university or vocational school.
DEADLINE: Sept 18
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
OCTOBER
UTAH CENTRAL CREDIT UNION YOUNG LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: 500 word essay for middle school and high school students.
AMOUNT: $250-1000
DEADLINE October 23
WEBSITE: www.utahcentral/teen.com
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Seniors with a strong commitment to completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college.2.0 GPA, critical financial need, perseverance in overcoming adversity, U.S. citizen.
AMOUNT: $5000
DEADLINE: Oct 30
WEBSITE: horatioalger.org/scholarships
COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: For seniors with GPA of 3.0 or better. Based on leadership, character, and achievement both inside and outside of the classroom.
AMOUNT: 50-Four-Year $20,000 Scholarships
($5,000 per Year)
200-Four Year $4,000 Scholarships
($1,000 per Year)
DEADLINE: October 31
WEBSITE: www.coca-colascholars.org
NOVEMBER
THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS –
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS
CRITERIA: School’s top community volunteer.
AMOUNT: $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C.
DEADLINE: Nov 2
WEBSITE: www.principals.org/awards/prudential.cfm
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY VFW SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: 9- 12 grade. Essay and recording of essay required.
AMOUNT: Up to $30,000.
DEADLINE: Nov 1
WEBSITE: www.vfw.org
BENNINGTON YOUNG WRITERS AWARD
CRITERIA: 10, 11 AND 12th grade students submit one of the following: poetry( a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play),or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay).
AMOUNT: $250 – $500.
DEADLINE: Nov 1
WEBSITE:bennington.edu/go/news/young- writers-competition
ACLU UNION STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: For seniors who have a passion for civil liberties. GPA of 3.0 required. Demonstrated financial need increases chances of qualifying.
AMOUNT $500 – $5,000
DEADLINE Nov 10
WEBSITE: www.acluutah.org
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
CRITERIA: Must be the child of a parent who has died of breast cancer, live in either Salt Lake, Davis, Weber or Utah Counties, exhibit financial need and plan to
attend a state -supported college in
Utah.
AMOUNT: up to $10,000/yr.
DEADLINE: November 12
WEBSITE: www.komen.org/grants
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
CRITERIA: For African American students who excel academically, show leadership potential, and are involved in community.
AMOUNT: $10,000/year
DEADLINE: Nov1 & Jan 9
WEBSITE: www.ronbrown.org
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE
CRITERIA: 11th grade students who demonstrate leadership qualities, high academic achievement, and exemplary citizenship.
Essay required. Scholarship is cost less 300.00 of Spirit of Youth Conference held in Valley Forge,
PA. Sessions held Mar 12-15 or Apr 23-26, 2009.
DEADLINE: Nov 27
DECEMBER
TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS
CRITERIA: Academic excellence and active participation in community service. One student nomination per school
AMOUNT: $10,000- $20,000
DEADLINE: Submit personal essay to Alisa Kearl by Nov 13. Scholarship application due Dec 1
WEBSITE: www.toyota.com/communityscholars
DAR GOOD CITIZENS SHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Senior who demonstrates good citizenship, dependability, patriotism, leadership. One student nominated per year per school.
AMOUNT: $250.00 – 5,000.00 and a trip To WA DC.
DEADLINE: Submit personal essay to Alisa Kearl by Nov 13. Application due Dec 1.
SOROPTIMIST – VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD
HONORING YOUNG WOMEN FOR VOLUNTEER ACTION
CRITERIA: An award given for extra effort in service to community
AMOUNT: $250 from the local club
$1,000 from region club
$2,000 from international club
DEADLINE: December 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
SHOPKO SCHOLAR
CRITERIA: Complete application (available at ShopKo). Based on academic record, need, community service, etc.
DEADLINE: December 1
WEBSITE: www.shopko.com
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TV ARTS SCIENCES
CRITERIA: High school seniors who intend to major in television, telecommunications, or a similarly related field at a 4 yr college or university.
AMOUNT: $40,000
DEADLINE: December 10
WEBSITE: wwwemmyonline.org
COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: 2.8 GPA or higher. Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Strong commitment to and involvement in community service. One nominee per high school.
AMOUNT:$1,000
DEADLINE:
Scholarship due Dec 11.
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, community or workplace.
AMOUNT: $10,000 -$25,000
DEADLINE: Dec 15
WEBSITE: www.axa-achievement.com
LYNN JENSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Seniors who plan to become a school counselor or public education teacher. Write an essay about a school counselor who has had a positive effect/influence on you and your school success.
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: December 18
WEBSITE: available in the Counseling Center
JANUARY
NROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITERIA: U.S. citizen who are 17years of age by Sept. 1st of the year you plan to enter college. Must apply to a NROTC college.
AMOUNT: full with subsistence
DEADLINE: January 1
WEBSITE: www.nrotcscholarship.com
TALBOTS SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Female senior with perseverance and ingenuity. Financial need, academic record required, list work experience and involvement in community activities.
AMOUNT: 10 scholarships of $15,000, 1 scholarship of $30,000.
DEADLINE: Jan 2
WEBSITE: www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
Only the first 5,000 eligible applications submitted will be processed.
DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITERIA: Juniors with 2.75 cumulative GPA or better and demonstrate accomplishments in 4 of 5 areas:
1. Special talents
2. Leadership
3. Obstacles overcome
4. Community Service
AMOUNT: State Scholarships
Up to Nine Gold Awards –
$2,500 each
National Award
$25,000.00
DEADLINE: Application and Criteria Statement by
January 7
WEBSITE: www.discovercard.com /tribute.htm
ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Academic excellence based on GPA, ACT, courses taken, extra-curricular activities, and financial needs.
Suggested top 5% of graduating class.
AMOUNT: $1,000-$15,000
DEADLINE: January 14
WEBS ITE: www.elks.org/en f/mvs.cfm 3
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
CRITERIA: For African American students who excel academically, show leadership potential, and are involved in community.
AMOUNT: $10,000/year
DEADLINE: November 15 & January 9
WEBSITE: www.ronbrown.org
JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA: 9th -12 grades.1000 Word essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage.
AMOUNT: $500-5,000
DEADLINE: Jan 10
WEBSITE: www.jfklibrary.org
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
CRITERIA: African American, American Indian /Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Students are nominated based upon academic qualifications, particularly in math, science, engineering, education and library science.
AMOUNT: tuition, fees, books and living expenses
DEADLINE: January 12
WEBSITE: www.gmsp.org
WAL-MART/SAM WALTON COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: Any senior who is not an employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or child/ dependent of an employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Based on financial need, academic record, ACT/SAT test scores, community/ extracurricular involvement
and work experience.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: Jan 14
WEBSITE: www.walmartfound ation.org
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA: Juniors or seniors, Residents of the United States
Essay required.
AMOUNT: $100.00 – $5,000.00
DEADLINE: Jan 15
WEBSITE: www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm
PHI DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL
CRITERIA: High School seniors whose intended college major is education. High academic standing, Essay, letters of recommendation, involvement in school and community activities.
AMOUNT: $1,000 – $5,000
DEADLINE: January 15
WEBSITE: http://pdkintl.org
WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Students planning on a career in government service. U.S. Citizen and possess qualities of leadership, sincerity, historical perspective
AMOUNT: $500 – $5,000
DEADLINE: must be received by January 15
WEBSITE: www.gwcf.org
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Senior who has Multiple Sclerosis or a parent with MS.
DEADLINE: January 15
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
MICRON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
CRITERIA: High school seniors. Combined SAT score of at least 1350 or ACT score of at least 30. GPA of at least 3.5. Plan to major in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Chemical, Mechanical), Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or Material Sciences at the baccalaureate level. Demonstrated
leadership.
AMOUNT: $16,500 to $55,000
DEADLINE: January 20
WEBSITE: For more information about program:
www.micron.com/scholars
MCKELVEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: High school senior who owns and operates own business with at least one paid employee
AMOUNT: $10,000 per year
DEADLINE: Jan 25
WEBSITE: www.mckelveyfoundation.org
UTAH ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Seniors must intend to continue his/her education in an office related business field. Applicant must have completed two or more business education courses (four semesters). Must maintain a 2.9 GPA for the duration of the scholarship.
AMOUNT: $ 500.00
DEADLINE: Jan 31
WEBSITE: www. uaeop.org
THE SPIRIT OF ANNE FRANK AWARDS
CRITERIA: Grades 9-12. 250 word essay, nomination, two sponsors. Attendance to award ceremony in New York mandatory
AMOUNT: Various awards, cost of travel if needed.
DEADLINE: Jan 31
WEBSITE: annefrank.com
CHICANO/A SCHOLARSHIP FUND
CRITERIA: Recipients are selected on the basis of family background, life challenges, involvement in community activities which strengthen the Latino community.
DEADLINE: Jan 31
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center
ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Offered to one 10th grade student per school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in math, science or engineering. Merit based.
AMOUNT: $2000 – $25,000.
DEADLINE: Jan 31
WEBSITE: www.energysolutionsfoundation.org
PAPA JOHN’S SCHOLARS
CRITERIA: Any student with a 2.5 GPA. Different combination of intelligence. Encourages creative and interesting students who are motivated to continue their education.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: January 31
WEBSITE: www.papajohnsscholars.com
FEBRUARY
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL ORATORICAL CONTEST
CRITERIA: Original oration on some phase of the Constitution of the United States prepared by high school student presented at Post, District and State levels.
AMOUNT: $1,500 – $18,000
DEADLINE: February
AMOUNT: http://www .legion.org /events
IVORY HOMES SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Latino/a high school seniors who plan to attend the University of Utah. The student must desire a business career in management, marketing, finance, accounting, etc. Applicants do not have to be Business majors.
AMOUNT: $4000 toward college expenses
DEADLINE: February 1
APPLICATION : Available in the Counseling Center.
DAN HOLA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Pacific Islander student who will be attending the University of Utah.
AMOUNT: $1000 – $2000
DEADLINE: Feb 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center
RMHC/ AFRICAN-AMERICAN, ASIA, HACER AND UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITE RIA: Have at least one parent of specified heritage. Eligible for a two or four year college. Demonstrate financial need in our region by recognizing their accomplishments, potential and commitment to serve the community.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: February 1
WEBSITE: www.rmhslc.org
ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Seniors who are of Italian ancestry. Scholarship award based on ACT or SAT scores. 300 word essay required.
AMOUNT: $1000
DEADLINE: Feb 4
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
BEST TEEN CHEF
CRITERIA: Submit favorite recipe and 250 word essay.
AMOUNT: Tuition scholarship
DEADLINE: Feb 8
WEBSITE: www.artinstitutes.edu/btc
THE BLACK ADVISORY COUNCIL FUTURE LEADERSHIP
CRITERIA: African descent, 2.5 GPA. Two page essay.
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: Feb 8
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
KFC COLONEL‘S SCHOLARS
CRITERIA: High School Senior planning to attend college in legal state of residence 2.75 GPA, U.S. citizen, or permanent resident. Compose a few short answer responses to various questions. Must apply for FAFSA.
AMOUNT: $20,000.
DEADLINE: Feb 10
WEBSITE: www.kfcsholars.org
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD
CRITERIA: Senior who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: Feb 11
WEBSITE: www.goonline.com
AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER‟S AWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: US Citizen. Submit a personal biography and 1200 word essay.
AMOUNT: $5, 000
DEADLINE: Feb 15
WEBSITE: www.afateens.org
COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP BY MONSANTO IMAGINE AND NAFB
CRITERIA: High School Senior who come from a farm family and plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture.
AMOUNT: $1,500
DEADLINE: February 15
WEBSITE: www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com
BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: 9-12 grade students with solid grades involved in volunteer community service or work experience.
AMOUNT $1000 – $1500
DEADLINE: Feb 15
WEBSITE: www.bestbuy.com/scholarship
BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
CRITERIA: High school senior, U.S. resident, 2.5 GPA or higher, work part time, actively involved in community service, demonstrate financial need.
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
DEADLINE: Feb 15
WEBSITE: www.bk.com/scholars
U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: High School Seniors planning to attend accredited two or four year colleges full-time. Award 5 recipients are selected through a random drawing process.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: February 28
WEBSITE:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
UCENT GLOBAL SCIENCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
CRITERIA: Students who distinguish them selves in math and science and demonstrate a
strong interest in Information
Technology related careers.
AMOUNT: $5,000
DEADLINE: February
WEBSITE: www.iie.org
(Click on Corp./Found programs and
then award programs)
U OF U UTAH OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Students who live in the greater Salt Lake City area who are firs-generation college students and/or who do not have other means to pay for college.
AMOUNT: $5,000
DEADLINE: Feb 19
WEBSITE: www.utah.edu/
UTAH ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Must have contributed to the American Asian community. Good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or above required. Demonstrated involvement in school, community and/or service organizations.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: Feb 20
APPLCATION available in the Counseling Center.
ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
CRITERIA: Must be admitted to the University of Utah. For women in science and mathematics.
Must attend an integrated summer science course.
AMOUNT: $3,500
DEADLINE: Feb 20
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center
USA TODAY ALL – USA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM
CRITERIA: Students who have independently completed a scholarly or artistic work, high grades and leadership experience.
AMOUNT: $2,500
DEADLINE: February 22
WEBSITE: www.allstars.usatoday.com
CPU / LOMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: 9 – 12 grades. 5 essay questions, financial information, 2 letters of recommendation, community and school activities.
AMOUNT:$1,000
DEADLINE: Feb 27
WEBSITE: utah.cpcusociety.org
MARCH
SUSAN W. CODA SCHOLARSHIP – WOMEN ONLY
CRITERIA: Utah women only/attend university out of state; Acceptance to a four year school 3.8 GPA or higher, high SAT/ACT scores leadership, extra-curricular activities,
be involved in community affair.
AMOUNT: $4,000
DEADLINE: March 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
CRITERIA: Direct descendent of South High School Alumni. GPA of 2.5. Attending SLCC.
AMOUNT: $1000 1st yr w/option to renew 2nd yr
DEADLINE: March 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
THE GOVERNOR‟S HONORS ACADEMY
CRITERIA: Application submitted with the following
information:
1. A resume of accomplishments
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. An official high school transcript
4. A 750 word essay on a topic of your choice
DEADLINE: March 1st – 50 students only
WEBSITE: www.suu.edu/gha
NSPE SCHOLARSHIP TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING
CRITERIA: Seniors, ethnic minority going into engineering. US Citizen, SAT or ACT scores and transcript required. Letters of recommendation required.
AMOUNT: $5000
DEADLINE: Must be received by Mar 1.
WEBSITE: nspe.org/scholarships
HONORS PROGRAM FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Any student accepted to the University of Utah and the Honors Program is eligible. Combination ACT/SAT and
GPA index score of 120
AMOUNT: Tuition for 12 credit hours for 8 semesters (contingent upon maintaining a 3.4 grade point average ).
DEADLINE: March 1
WEBSITE: www.honors.utah.edu
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
CRITERIA: Female students interested in math, science, engineering, medicine, finance or computers.
AMOUNT: $2,000 post secondary scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1
WEBSITE: www.zonta.org
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Utah residents with at least a 3.0 GPA who have been accepted at Salt Lake Community College, plan to attend full time, and show financial need.
AMOUNT: $1,000/tuition and fees
DEADLINE: March 1
WEBSITE: www.slcc.edu
LARRY H. & GAIL MILLER ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP – U OF U
CRITERIA: Senior whose ethnic background is under represented in higher education in Utah or those who are first generation college students. Must be admitted to the U o f U. Demonstrate financial need; eligible for federal financial aid.
AMOUNT: Tuition, fees and books for 4 yrs.
DEADLINE: March 1
SLCC – ZIONS BANK FOUNDER‟S SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Seniors of Utah high schools with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Acceptance to Salt Lake Community College for full time status is also required.
AMOUNT: Tuition for up to eight semesters
DEADLINE: March 1
WEBSITE: www.zionsbank.com/scholarship.jsp
KAPLAN /NEWSWEEK MY TURN AMERICAN LEGION EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITERIA: Eagle Scouts who are members of troops chartered to American Legion post or auxiliary units.
AMOUNT: 1st place winner – $10,000
3-2nd place winners – $2,500
DEADLINE: March 1
WEBSITE: www.legion.org
CTE SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITERIA: Seniors seeking an associate’s degree or less, or seeking to be school teachers in CTE areas.
AMOUNT: One year college or ATC tuition.
DEADLINE: Mar 2
WEBSITE: www.schools.utah.gov/cte/scholarships
THE UTAH JAZZ – TEACHERS FOR ALL
CRITERIA: High academic achievement. Participation in minority communities (employment, civic, church, educational or club activities). Foreign language ability (helpful, not required). Public service. Recommendations. The selection committee reserves the right to call and verify all recommendations.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: March 2
WEBSITE: www.utea.org
TEACHER RECRUITMENT SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: High school graduate attending SLCC. Must have interest in pursuing a teaching or related educational career. Minority, financial need, first generation college student preferred.
AMOUNT: Tuition, fees and supplies
DEALINE: Mar 2
APPLICATION available in Counseling Center.
YOUTHLINC YOUNG HUMANITARIAN AWARD
CRITERIA: Essay, letters of recommendation, and above all, focused service efforts.
AMOUNT: $1000 – $ 5000
DEADLINE: Mar 7
WEBSITE: www.youthlinc.org
SAMMY – SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA: Academic performance, Athletic excellence, Leadership skills, Community service
AMOUNT: $7,500 in scholarships
DEADLINE: March 8
WEBSITE: www.bodybymilk.com
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL PRESIDENT‟S SCHOLARSHIPS
CRITERIA: Children of veterans of WWII, Korean War, or Vietnam War. Based on character, Americanism, leadership scholarship, and need. Must be child of veteran.
AMOUNT: $1,000 – $2,500
DEADLINE: March 10
WEBSITE: www.legion-aux.org
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SPIRIT OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Candidates shall be Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Auxiliary for the past three years. SAT or ACT scores and at leas t 3.0 GPA. AMOUNT: One (four year) scholarship will be awarded in each division of the Auxiliary in the amount of $1,000 per year.
DEADLINE: March 10
WEBSITE: http://www.legion-aux.org
ANTHEM ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA: 9th and 10th graders.
Essay contest based on the book Anthem by Ayn Rand.
AMOUNT: $300.00 – 2,000.00
DEADLNE: Mar 20
WEBSITE: www.aynrand.org
HORACE MANN SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Must be child or legal dependent of U.S. public or private school employee, 23 ACT or 1,100 SAT, B avg. GPA, entering a 2 o r 4 yr. college in the fall, write 300-word essay.
AMOUNT: $1,000 one time – $10,000 (over 4yrs)
DEADLINE: March 15
WEBSITE: www.horacemann.com
FORD COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Any junior or senior student who plans to follow a career that supports rural life and livelihood. 2.5 GPA
AMOUNT: $5,000
DEADLINE: March 17
WEBS ITE: www.fordcountryscholars.com
JOE RHOADS SCHOLARSHIP UTAH SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
CRITERIA: Senior, U.S. Citizen Must have at least a 30 in math and a 26 in English on the ACT. Must be planning to major in engineering. Essay required.
AMOUNT: $1,000.
DEADLINE: Mar 21
WEBSITE: wwww.uspeonline.com
ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Exceptionally able students who show promise, continued excellence and who have been admitted to a post secondary school. GPA of 3.5 and ACT score of 25.
AMOUNT: $1,500 per year for 4 years
DEADLINE: March 27
WEBSITE: http://www.usoe.org
Click on Curriculum and Instruction
then Programs and then Scholarships
UTAH JUMP START COALITION/ UHEAA SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Demonstrate knowledge of financial literacy through an essay.
AMOUNT: $1000.
DEADLINE Mar 28
WEBSITE: www.utjumpstart.org
SIMIN S. MOSTOFI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Overcome obstacles in pursuit of academic excellence. Graduate from East High planning to attend University of Utah. 3.0 GPA. Must be pursuing a degree in the College of Humanities.
AMOUNT: $1500
DEADLINE: March 30
APPLICATION Available in the Counseling Center.
MADELINE LEE HALES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Essay, two letters of recommendation, service, spiritual activities, academics, extracurricular activities. Must be accepted to a College or University. Will be awarded to two East High students, a boy and a girl.
AMOUNT $1000
DEADLINE: Mar 31
WEBSITE: www.mlhfoundation.org
UA INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF UTAH
CRITERIA: Business or insurance major, 3.0 GPA or above, extra-curricular activities at school, church, or work.
AMOUNT: 3 – $1,000 Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 31
WEBSITE: www.uaiia.org
JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
CRITERIA: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. 2.5 GPA. Demonstrated leadership abilities. Community service. Two letters of recommendation and essay required. Must be planning to attend an accredited four year institution.
AMOUNT: $2,500 – $20,000
DEADLINE: March 31
APPLICATION: available in the Counseling Center.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: Students who are blind or visually impaired.
AMOUNT: $500 – $1500 state level
$3,000 _ $13,000 national level
DEADLINE: March 31 National
April 15 State
WEBSITE: www.nfb.org
BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SALT LAKE CITY CHAPTER
CRITERIA: Financial need, community service, student must be planning on attending a college or university in Utah, or an LDS Church college on a full time basis.
AMOUNT $500 – $3000
DEADLINE: Mar 31
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
UTAH PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION / MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION
CRITERIA: Individuals or dependents who belong to both Mountain America Credit Union and Utah Public Employees Association. Based on skill, scholastic ability, financial need, community service, and employment plans.
AMOUNT: 3 – $1,000
DEADLINE: March 27
APPLICATION available in the counseling Center
APRIL
MEN‘S ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
CRITERIA: Outstanding graduating high school senior of Italian ancestry. (At least one of the student’s parents must be of Italian ancestry.)
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: Apr 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
CRITERIA: Write essay on an assigned topic. Include a bibliography. Also, application and letter of recommendation.
DEADLINE: April 1
AMOUNT: $1,000 – 4,000
WEBSITE: www.afsascholarship.org
CONWAY B. & ELAINE W. SONNE SCHOLARSHIP (UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY)
CRITERIA:: High school seniors showing talent and potential for continued leadership.
AMOUNT: $1,000-1,500
DEALINE: Apr 3
APPLICATION available in Counseling Center
PAUL R. BALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Financial need, Scholastic ability, Community Service. Essay required. Parents must be a member of Mountain America Credit Union.
AMOUNT: $1,500
DEADLINE: Apr 10
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
FIRST IN MY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Hispanic-American students who are first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 3.0 GPA.
AMOUNT: $500 – $ 5000
DEADLINE: Apr 15
WEBSITE: wwwhispanicfund.org
THE FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA: Juniors and seniors. Essay contest based on the book The Fountainhead written by Ayn Rand.
AMOUNT: $50.00 – $ 10,000.00
DEADLINE: APR 15
WEBSITE: www.aynrand.org
AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: African American students with financial need. U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 2.5 GPA .
AMOUNT: $500 – $5000
DEADLINE: Apr 15
WEBSITE: www.uncf.org
CANCER SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: Graduating seniors from the Rocky Mountain States who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Based on academic performance, community service, leadership and financial need.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: April 16
WEBSITE: www.cancer.org
TELEPHONE: 800-729-1151
Applications are mailed to students upon request.
YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA: For Native American high school students. Essay required.
AMOUNT: $1, 000. – $5.000.
DEADLINE: April 15
APPLICATION: Available in the Counseling Center.
HILL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CRITERA: Must be a dependant of a Hill AFB employee. Scholarships awarded in two categories; Academic achievement and Essay
DEADLINE: Apr 18
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
UTAH JUMP$TART COALITION/ UHEAA SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERUA: Demonstrated knowledge of financial literacy .Essay up to 750 words. FAFSA and college applications required.
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEALINE: APR 17
WEBSITE: www.utjumpstart.org
JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Grades 9-12. 500 word essay on “what drives you now”.
AMOUNT: UP TO $3,500
DEADLINE: Apr 19
WEBSITE: yourturn2apply.com
UTAH MORTGAGE LENDERS ASSOCIATION
CRITERIA: 100-word essay entitled The American Dream of Home Ownership for high school seniors.
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: April 30
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
UTAH TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERA: 500 word essay, two letters of recommendation, 3.0 GPA
DEADLINE: Apr 30
WEBSITE: www.utah trappers.org
ALLIANCE FOR UNITY
CRITERIA: Given to high school students in Utah who exemplify the ideals of unity, civility and respect of others in their daily lives and have crossed boundaries of culture, religion and ethnicity to better understand and accept others. AMOUNT: 20 – $500 each
DEADLINE: April 30st
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
WILL TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Senior with asthma. Must be U.S. citizen, 3.5 GPA.
Scholarships available in
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Community Service
Athletics
Science
AMOUNT: $5,000
DEADLINE Apr. 30
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
MAY
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENTERING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Various freshman scholarship deadlines have been extended to May 1. See Kassy Keen or Alisa Kearl in the Counseling Center.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY OGDEN ALUMNAE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: High school graduate. African American male or female, official transcript, letters of recommendation, 500 word essay.
AMOUNT: $ 1,000
DEADLINE May 1
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center.
PFIZER EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
CRITERIA: 12 grade student who is under a doctor’s care for epilepsy
Successful in school and outside activities. Two letters of recommendation required.
AMOUNT: $3000
DEADLINE: 5/1
WEBSITE: www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
AEMP LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: Does heavy equipment inspire you? Letters of recommendation from an educator and employer required. 3.0 GPA.
AMOUNT: Up to $2000 9
DEADLINE: MAY 1
WEBSITE: www.aemp.org/scholarship.htm .
COLLEGE BOUND MAGAZINE-STUDENT OF THE YEAR CONTEST
CRITERIA: Essay, academic excellence, transcript
AMOUNT: 1. Personal Computer
2. $5,000.00
3. Microsoft software
4. Winter break ski trip
5. $500 first semester textbooks
6. Class ring
DEADLINE: May 14
WEBSITE: www.collegebound.net
EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
CRITERIA: Based on GPA, ACT and SAT scores, activities and financial need
AMOUNT: $1000 – $5,000DEADLINE: May 15
APPLICATION available in the Counseling Center
UNMET NEED SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Open to families with a combined income of $ 30,000 or less, this program supplements financial aid packets that that fall more than $1, 000 short of students’ financial needs. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 2.5 GPA .
AMOUNT: $1,000 – $3,800
DEADLINE: May 31
WEBSITE:www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/unmet_need.htm
EDUCATION IS FREEDOM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CRITERIA: US resident, GPA 3.0 -3.5. Financial need. activities and leadership.
AMOUNT: $2,000
DEALINE: May 31
WEBSITE: www.educationisfreedom