May Scholarship Postings:
If you’re attending SUU in the fall, we have a new scholarship! The Sons of Utah Pioneers scholarship is available in the counseling office.
Deadline is May 15.
Come to the counseling office to pick up your application!
March/April 2012 scholarship postings:
Seniors: The Alliance for Unity is a group of Utah civic, religious, and business leaders committed to strengthening and unifying our communities. The Alliance is pleased to announce that its Unity Awards will be available. The Alliance will provide 30 scholarships of $2000 each to worthy graduating seniors in Utah high schools. Come to the counseling center to get the application and see if you meet the requirements!
Seniors: If you have a family member affiliated with Phi Delta Kappa, there are more than 30 scholarships available to those students going into education. Pick up a flyer in the counseling center.
The Lin’s Market Scholarship Application is also in the counseling office
February 2012 scholarship postings:
Seniors: If you haven’t decided on where you’d like to attend school after graduation, there’s a new option in St. George. Stevens-Heneger College has opened and offers both Associates and Bachelors degrees. They even offer scholarships to help offset the tuition. Stop by the counseling center for more information!
December/January scholarship postings:
Did you know that Utah State offers band scholarships?? If you’re planning on going to USU and you play and instrument, go onto this website for more information: www.music.usu.edu/students.aspx
Are you planning on attending Weber State and you’re looking for ways to pay your tuition? WSU has a program called Dream Weber that helps students pay for college who qualify with low income. If interested, log on to www.weber.edu/dreamweber
If you are planning on attending the University of Utah in the fall, come see Robin Birmingham in the counseling center for some scholarship offers specific for the university.
The SWATC is offering scholarships to high school seniors who want to pursue their education at SWATC. If you’re interested, see Robin Birmingham for applications.
Any student who is interested in health care career: SUU is having a Health Career Exploration Camp June 11, 12 & 13. Cost of the camp is $100 and scholarships are available to offset the cost. The purpose of the camp is to provide a hands-on health career learning experience for students from rural areas. The requirements are a student be at least a sophomore and maintain a 3.0 GPA. If you are interested, see Robin Birmingham in the counseling center.
Moot Court Scholarship Flyer (link here)
American College Foundation Scholarships: http://americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/about.aspx#linklanding
November Scholarship postings:
Brad’s Deals Shop Smart Scholarship
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift.
Five (5) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline: June 1, 2012
RevZilla Morotcycle Helmet Laws Scholarship
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-helmets-safety-scholarship-2012
500-1000 word essay contest on motorcycle helmet laws.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Click Inks Printer Ink Scholarship Contest
http://www.clickinks.com/printer-ink-scholarship.html
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of art in education or in society, or improving an urban community with art.$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Eye Health Scholarship from Buy More Contacts
http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx 1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of eye health, or how blindness would affect your life.$1,000 scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2012
Corcentric Accounting Software Scholarship
http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx
500 word essay on how to best teach financial literacy to children
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2012
UEA Vocational Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to students statewide who are in alternative education schools or who are pursuing vocational schools after highscool. The Dixie Lodge is guarenteed at least two scholarships from the UEA.
Ladies of Elks Scholarship
The student must attend Dixie College and have completed two years of college course work as a high school student or as a college student.
Emergency Educational Grants
The student's parent or Grandparent must be a member of the Elks Lodge
Dixie Elks Scholarship for a Member's child or grandchild to attend Dixie College
One Year in-state tuition at Dixie College.
Deadline is before the 2nd week in May.
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Ann Wright
Scholarship chairperson
Elks Lodge #1743
(435) 656-9194
behindthe8tht@aol.com
UEA Vocational Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to students statewide who are in alternative education schools or who are pursuing vocational schools after highscool. The Dixie Lodge is guarenteed at least two scholarships from the UEA.
Ladies of Elks Scholarship
The student must attend Dixie College and have completed two years of college course work as a high school student or as a college student.
Legacy Awards
The student's parent or Grandparent must be a member of the Elks Lodge
Applications are due before the first week in February
Emergency Educational Grants
The student's parent or Grandparent must be a member of the Elks Lodge
The Daniels Scholarship
Students must be nominated by a designated Referral Agency (Pine View High School).
Application Web Site
Students may apply from September through December.
Applicants must be a resident of Utah, demonstrate financial need and receive a score of 17 or higher on ACT.
E-Mail: scholarselection@danielsfund.org
Phone Toll Free: (877) 791-4726
Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship
$500 Scholarship for high school seniors who plan to become a school counselor or public education teacher for Grades K-12. Requirements include a high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, student achievement form, two letters of recommendation, essay about a school counselor, a photograph, release.
Application Web Page
Annette Whitaker
Annette.Whitaker@besd.net
Principals Leadership Award Scholarship
Students are considered by nomination to honor outstanding student leaders across the country.
http://www.principals.org/PLA.
Sterling Scholar - Opportunities for recipients
To be selected as a Sterling Scholar nominee, public high school seniors must have extraordinary scholarship scores as well as service in leadership and community service/citizenship opportunities at their Utah public high school. The program is designed to recognize scholastic achievement in Utah public high schools. Students in the Washington County School District will work with the designated Sterling Scholar Coordinator to participate in the the application process.
Sterling Scholar Program
Miscellaneous Scholarships
African American Scholarships
www.littleafrica.com/scholarship
All-ink.com College Scholarship Program
www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx
American Indian & Alaska Native Employee Assoc.
www.alanea.com
American Indian College Fund
www.collegefund.org
American Legion College Financial Aid Handbook is online at www.legion.org/needalift
You will find Baseball scholarships, Boys State Information, Junior Shooting Scholarship, Oratorical, and Legacy Scholarships
You will also find a Samsung American Legion Scholarship for children (grandchildren or great grandchildren) of veterans and are delegates to Boys or Girls State.
The Art Institute
Various locations, deadlines, etc.
www.artinstitutes.edu
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
www.apiasf.org
Asian American Journalists Association
www.aaja.org
Association of American Indian Affairs
www.indian-affairs.org
Black Student Fund
www.blackstudentfund.org
Capex (scholarship website)
www.cappex.com/scholarships
Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation Certificate
Seniors intending to complete early graduation
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Early_College/Centennial.htm
DEADLINE: advanced planning necessary; see counselor
Chicana/Latina Foundation
www.chicanalatina.org
Congressional Hispanic Scholarships
www.chci.org/scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest
Paperwork in Counseling Office
DEADLINE: Unknown
Duck Tape Scholarships
www.ducktapeclub.com
Evans Hairstyling College
Seniors!! If you are planning on going to Evans Hairstyling College after graduation, they have given us 2 $2000 scholarships to award to students who have applied to Evans!! If you could use this $2000 and can verify you’ve applied, please see Robin Birmingham for details.
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
www.folusa.org
Go College
www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Seniors with Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA
www.hsf.net
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Homeless and at-risk students are encouraged to visit the Horatio Alger Scholarship application online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships to determine eligibility. Nearly 1000 scholarships will be awarded.
Humanist Essay Contest
www.thehumanist.org/essaycontest
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
www.jackierobinson.org/apply
Jiffy Lube
There are two separate scholarship categories. The "your turn behind the wheel" award will be offered only to those students enrolled in driver education during the school year and the "Teen Driver" scholarship award is offered to all other eligible licensed teen drivers. Applications, guidelines and complete eligibility requirements can be found at www.yourturn2apply.com.
There is one overall $5000 recipient and one $1500 recipient in both categories. Requirements are a simple 500 word essay!!
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
www.jfkcontest.org
Kaplan's My Turn Essay Contest
www.kaptest.com/essay
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. Go to www.kfcscholars.org for more information.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
www.maldef.org/education/scholarships
Minority Scholarships (link)
Montgomery GI Bill
www.gibill.va.gov
Mountain America Credit Union
www.macu.com/home/comp/scho
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships
www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Program
www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php
National Rifle Association
Sophomores and Juniors: The National Rifle Association is offering those in good academic standing a chance to participate in the National Youth Education Summit and compete for scholarships. Canyon View student, Michael Matheson, was accepted to the Summer 2010 program. If you’re interested, email YES@nrahq.org or call 1-800-672-3888 ext. 1342.
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship
www.national.nsbe.org/?tabid=81
New Century Scholarship
Candidates must graduate from high school with an associate's degree and 3.0 GPA
http://www.higheredutah.org/scholarship_info/new-century-scholarship/
NROTC Scholarship
Willing to serve in Navy, ACT scores of 22 Math 22 English or SAT of 520 Math 530 Verbal
http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/education-opportunities/nrotc.html
Olene S. Walker Transition to Adult Living Scholarship
www.justforyouth.utah.gov
Post 911 GI Bill
www.gibill.va.gov
Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA)
Offering graduating high school students one $4000 scholarship and two $2000 scholarships for the pursuit of a career in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or Refrigeration (HVACR). Application forms are available on the RMGA website: www.utrmga.org/scholarships.php.
SAE Engineering Scholarships
Junior and seniors; intention to major in engineering field, 3.5 GPA, 90th percentile scores math and verbal areas of SAT or ACT
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/bmw/
DEADLINE: varies depending on scholarship
Scholarship America
www.scholarshipamerica.org
Scholarships for Hispanics
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
Scripps New Generation Scholarship
Merit based
http://www.scrippscollege.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.php
Shopko
www.shopko.com/pages/careers/mycareer_college
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom
SUU Scholarships
http://www.suu.edu/ss/financial/schol-fresh-in.html
SWATC Scholarship
Seniors, if you are interested in applying for an SWATC Scholarship, the application is available at: www.swatc.edu. Click on Students, then High School Students, then 2011-2012 Scholarship Application.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/v1
Toyota Scholarships
www.toyata.com/communityscholars
Tribal Colleges
www.ed.gov/about/inits/list/whtc/edlite-tclist
Tylenol Scholarship
www.tylenolscholarship.com
United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.org
US Bank Scholarships
Apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships
www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
www.gibill.va.gov
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/scholarship_programs
The Utah Association of Educational Office Professionals
is offering a $500 scholarship for students planning a business office career. www.uaeop.org
The Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents
is offering a minimum of three $1000 scholarships in 2011 to Utah high school seniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and are active in extra-curricular activities through their school, church, community or work. Scholarships will be awarded to those students who are pursuing an insurance career or a business degree. Applications are in the counseling office or at www.uaiia.org.
Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation
www.htahhcc.com/leadership
Utah Navajo Trust Fund
www.untf.utah.gov
Utah Scholarship Guide
http://utahscholarshipguide.info/
Utah State Board of Regents' Scholarship
www.utahsbr.edu/acad01i
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program
www.gibill.va.gov
Walmart Foundation
www.walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx?p=236
Western Undergraduate Exchange
www.wue.wiche.edu
Westminster College
If you are planning on attending Westminster College, please see the counseling center regarding scholarship programs available.
Zinch Sweet-Diggity-Dawg Scholarship
*Current high school student
*GPA 2.0 +
*Have a Zinch.com profile (Zinch.com is a free scholarship website)
See http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/sweet-diggity-dawg-zinch-scholarship
DEADLINE: Ongoing
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