For Utah Scholarship
This is a scholarship offered by the University of Utah for students who qualify for a Pell Grant. It will pay for 4 years of tuition and fees for all who are eligible.
Eligibility requirements:
· Utah residents
· First-time freshmen
· High school average GPA of at least 3.2
· Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and subsequent Pell Grant eligibility
· For continued eligibility, students will need to be enrolled full time for eight semesters and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
Amount: Full tuition and fees for 4 years
Deadline: waived for 2020
Grades 12
Website: https://admissions.utah.edu/forutah/
University of Utah Trustee Scholarship
The University of Utah provides the Trustees scholarship that awards incoming Freshman students from the state of Utah, who have demonstrated academic excellence within their high school career and have received exceptional scores on standardized tests. This scholarship is awarded to qualifying students for up to 4 semesters. Entering Freshmen must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and is based on ACT/SAT scores.
No separate application is required. Only those who have completed the admissions process by the priority deadline, by having submitted all required documents, will be considered.
Amount: $1500-$2500
Deadline:
Website:https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/freshman/trustees-scholarship.php
Eligible grade: 12
UYSA College Scholarship
This program is open to Utah soccer players who are registered to a UYSA affiliated club and are graduating high school seniors. Two scholarships, one to a male soccer player and one to a female soccer player, will be awarded to two players from the DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY ARE REGISTERED. You may submit a digital or paper submission.
Requirements:
– complete application
– submit a photo (2 1/2 X 3 1/2)
– submit a copy of your official high school transcript
– one page letter of self-recommendation which includes your athletic achievements, honorary or special interest organizations, community involvement, course of study you plan to pursue, awards or scholarship you have received, and a brief description of any way in which you have given back to soccer (i.e. coach, referee, etc.)
– please include endorsement from soccer coaches, teammates, or other soccer entities
– financial need is not a key issue but it will be considered
– minimum GPA of 2.75 and be preparing to attend an accredited college, university, or community college, or other institute of higher learning
– applications will be accepted from all eligible UTSA players regardless of the school they have attended or whether or not their school or district has varsity soccer. You DO NOT have to play college soccer to apply.
– recipient will receive a seat (plus one) for the Awards Gala on April 10, 2020
Amount: $750
Deadline: 2/01/2020 5PM
Please contact Stephanie Larsen for any questions your may have about the scholarship.slarsen@utahyouthsoccer.net
Website: http://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/players/college_scholarships/
Eligible grade: 12
Susan K Madsen Youth Service Scholarship
Applicants must be a current member of Utah Youth Soccer Association and a graduating senior. Two $1500 awards will be given to one male and one female.
Applications requirements:
– complete application
– digital photo to be featured on the website
– copy of high school transcript that includes ACT/SAT scores
– 3.0 minimum GPA
– two letters of recommendation may be from the following: coach, community leader, teacher, counselor, principal or peer. A phone number and email address of the person completing the letters of recommendation should be included in the letter.
– written essay: no more than 500 words. Tell us about how service has helped you grow as a person.
– 3 to 5 minute video (uploaded on YouTube) with the following information: Title – Madsen Scholarship (your last name). In the video, tell us something you are passionate about and why.
– attendance at the Awards Gala on April 10, 2020, IS REQUIRED to receive this award. College soccer participation is not needed.
Amount: $1500
Deadline: 02/01/2020 5PM
Please contact Stephanie Larsen for any questions your may have about the scholarship. slarsen@utahyouthsoccer.net
Website: http://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/players/college_scholarships/
Eligible grade: 12
U-S2TEM
The U-S2TEM program, funded through the National Science Foundation, is a partnership of the Global Change and Sustainability Center and the Center for Science and Math Education (CSME) to provide academically talented, financially challenged, and diverse undergraduate students with unique educational and research opportunities. By using a comprehensive approach to undergraduate education, the U-S2TEM program will provide scholarships for up to 4 years to students in the Colleges of Science, Mines and Earth Sciences, and Engineering. This program is targeted at incoming freshman who are interested in being a part of this program for all 4 years of their undergraduate career.
Criteria:
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 02/01/2019
Website: http://environment.utah.edu/undergrad/ustem.html
Eligible grade: 12
SLCC Concurrent Enrollment Transition Tuition Waiver
This is a $1000 waiver that is split into $500 increments over two consecutive semesters. The intention behind this waiver is to provide high school students – especially those considered low-income, first generation, or middle-performers – with additional support through CE to transition to college and complete a degree. That said, it should be noted that the tuition waiver is open to ANY high school student who meets the requirements listed below.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 02/01/2020
Website: https://www.slcc.edu/concurrentenrollment/Students/transition-tuition-waiver.html
Eligible grade: 12
Utah Elks Association Alternative/Vocational Scholarship
This scholarship is for high school seniors who are planning on a technical or vocational education or students who have special needs.
Amount: varies
Deadline: 02/01/2021
Contact: lginutah@gmail.com
Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Center
Eligible grade: 12
Salt Lake Community College Teacher Recruitment Scholarship for Diverse Students
The Teacher Recruitment Scholarship for Diverse Students will provide scholarships to high school graduates from the Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan and Salt Lake School Districts who are interested in becoming a teacher. (Recipients will be encouraged to return to their sponsoring district to teach after completing their degree.) This scholarship supports students from diverse backgrounds to become teachers and return to their community as educational leaders and mentors for future generations. Scholarship awards will be determined by each of the participating Districts. Each scholarship will be renewable for a second year at Salt Lake Community College based on maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholarship funds will cover the cost of full-time tuition and fees, and approximately $1,000 per year for books/supplies. Students must plan to enroll full-time (12 or more credits).
Application Requirements:
Scholarship Application must include:
Amount: full-time tuition & fees and approximately $1,000 per year for books/supplies
Deadline: 02/01/2020
Contact: see Counseling Center for the application
Eligible grade: 12
MSU Non-Resident Fall 2019 Freshmen Scholarships
Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission. To be eligible, you must complete the following as soon as possible:
Apply early! These scholarships and awards may only be available for a limited time. If you qualify, these scholarships will be automatically awarded when we have received your application and your ACT and/or SAT test scores. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail. See website for more detail.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 02/01/2020
Website: http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/nonres/index.html
Eligible grade: 12
University of Utah ARUP Utah Promise
The University of Utah provides a specific scholarship program that assists incoming Freshman students in financial need with educational costs. The Utah Promise scholarship program provides additional support to academically qualified students with financial need to gain access to a great education that the University of Utah provides.
The Utah Promise scholarship provides $2,000 per year ($1,000 each semester) to recipients, for up to 4 semesters. Awards will be offered to students as funding allows, with consideration being given to those identified with the highest financial need. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and financial aid file with the University of Utah by March 1st to be considered.
Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) per year
Deadline: 02/01/2020
Website: https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/freshman/arup-utah-promise.php
Eligible grade: 12
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism (Juniors only)
The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference program targets rising high school juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.” Students will come to Washington, D.C., June 19-24, 2020.
Criteria:
Amount: varies
Deadline: 02/01/2020
Website: https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/initiatives/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/
Eligible grade: 11
The Chicana/o Scholarship Fund – University of Utah
in 1973, in honor of the ideals and principles of equal opportunity and social justice in education, a group of Chicana/os comprised of members from the community and University of Utah students, staff, and faculty initiated the Chicana/o Scholarship Fund at the University of Utah. Committed to all students of diversity who promote the cultural pride and tradition of the Chicana/o-Latina/o community, the Chicana/o Scholarship Fund recognizes and assists students in their undergraduate and/or graduate education endeavors. The Chicana/o Scholarship Fund awards a number of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be entering their freshman year at the University of Utah and undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Utah.
Eligible students are selected on the basis of family background, scholastic effort and involvement in community activities that promote cultural pride and strengthen the Chicana/o-Latina/o community. Financial need may strongly influence the final selection.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be:
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit:
Amount:
Deadline: 02/03/2020
Website: www.chicano.utah.edu
Eligible grade: 12
Army – ROTC
The high school four-year scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information.
Requirements:
Apply online. If you are applying for a scholarship, you first will need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the MY GOARMY Log In page.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 02/04/2020
Contact: Army recruiter or Ms. Carey in the Counseling Center
Website: http://www.goarmy.com/
Eligible grade: 11, 12
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Program
The NROTC scholarship is offered through the University of Utah and Westminster College.
Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are 8 to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest. See website for more information about topics.
Scholarships are awarded to the three finalists. First place receives $18,000, second place receives $16,000 and third place receives $14,000. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $1,500 scholarship. Scholarships may be used to attend any college or university in the United States. Funding comes from The American Legion Life Insurance Fund. In addition to the national organization’s scholarships, hundreds of scholarships are awarded to participants by posts, districts, counties, and departments during earlier levels of competition. Scholarships can equal up to $180,000 – full tuition, student fees, books, housing (at Westminster), $250 stipend per month during the first year of school.
The 2018 department Oratorical Contest will be held Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Spanish Fork Veterans Memorial Building. Address: 400 North Main Street, Spanish Fork UT
Amount: Varies
Deadline: TBA
Website: http://www.legion.org/oratorical
Eligible grade: 12
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship
Scholarships of $8,000 over the course of four years ($2,000 a year) will be awarded by Northrop Grumman to qualified graduating high school seniors per the following: One [1] scholarship in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and one [1] in the city of Baltimore. Two [2] in each of the eight locations listed below:
Criteria:
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: 02/05/2019
Website: www.northropgrumman.com
Eligible grade: 12
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
ExploraVision is a competition that encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of a future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. Teams of two to four students research scientific principles and current technologies as the basis for designing innovative technologies that could exist in 20 years. Students compete for up to $240,000 in savings bonds (maturity value) for college and cool gifts from Toshiba. First and second place teams also receive an expenses-paid trip with their families, mentor and coach to Washington D.C. for a gala awards weekend in June, 2018.
Amount: up to $240,000
Deadline: 02/08/2019
Website: www.exploravision.org
Eligible grades: 10, 11, 12
Utah Opportunity Scholarship – University of Utah
The University of Utah recognizes that a racially/ethnically diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. Thus, we strive to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity, and make every attempt to support their academic and personal success while they are here. In support of this goal, the Utah Opportunity Scholarship (UOS) will be offered to entering freshmen who reside in the Greater Salt Lake City area. Eligible students are first-generation college students and/or those with demonstrated financial need. Whenever possible, scholars will be selected from applicants whose ethnic background is underrepresented in higher education in Utah.
To Qualify for this scholarship:
Amount: $8000 each year
Deadline: 02/03/2020
Website: http://diversity.utah.edu/scholarships/index
Eligible grade: 12
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program
This is a scholarship opportunity for JUNIOR girls. If you are interested in participating, please plan to attend the Parent Meeting on Monday, February 11th at 6:30 pm at the South Jordan Library. The program will take place at Copper Mountain Middle School in Herriman on April 27th.
Amount: varies
Deadline: 02/11/2019
Contact: South Jordan Library on February 11th, 2019
Eligible grade: 11
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with congressional meetings and a special reception. Davidson Fellows is named as one of the 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World by TheBestColleges.org and one of 7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships in U.S. News & World Report.
Criteria:
Amount: $50,000, $25,000 & $10,000
Deadline:02/12/2020
Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/
Eligible grade: 12
Empower Manufacturing Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
• Must attend a high school in Utah
• After receiving proof of enrollment, the scholarship award will be deposited to the student’s account at their eligible institution of higher education
• Must show interest in the manufacturing industry/engineering field
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Submit all forms/information/projects to scholarships@powerblanket.com
APPLICATION PROJECT
Submit a 500-word essay answering these questions:
• Why are you interested in a manufacturing/engineering career?
• What specific industry are you interested in and why?
• How will you make your mark in that field?
In addition Seniors need to: include a 2-4 minute creative video report on a local manufacturing company. How are they innovative and why are they interesting? Video should demonstrate creativity in planning and cinematography.
Grades: 11, 12
Amount: $500-$1000
Deadline: February 10, 2020
Website: https://www.powerblanket.com/learn/empower-manufacturing-scholarship/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship
Four scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage.
Eligibility:
Amount: $500 – $5,000
Deadline: 02/15/2020
Website: www.hsf.net/en_us/scholarships
Eligible grade: 12
Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Scholarship
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training.
Requirements:
-Personal statement 1000 words or less
-Transcript
-Proof of citizenship
-List of extra-curricular activities, honors and achievements
-2-4 letters of recommendation
Amount: $2000-$5000
Deadline: 02/15/2020
Website: www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Eligible grade: 12
George H. Hansen Scholarship
George H. Hansen was the central figure around whom the Department of Geological Sciences at Brigham Young University was built. This award is available to all incoming BYU freshmen who enroll as geology or earth and space science education majors.
– Must be a graduating high school senior
– Must enroll as a geology or earth and space science education major
– Must continue in one of these majors according to a progressive program
– Must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA
– Must abide by all of BYU standards of conduct
Student needs to submit high school transcripts and two letters of recommendation
Amount:
Deadline: 02/15/2019
Website: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHJjlD795hmSOrj
Eligible grade: 12
First Ascent Scholars at the University of Utah
The First Ascent Scholars mission is to cultivate, encourage, and enable academically focused students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to:
– Attend the Eccles School
– Connect with the University of Utah, local and global community and
– Reach their full academic potential
Requirements are:
First Ascent Scholars must –
– Engagement in monthly activities with the First Ascent Scholars team
– Participate in First Ascent Scholars events, including: travel, speaker series and team building
– Volunteer 25 hours per semester in a school or other educational setting
– Reside on campus for 2 years
– Maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
– Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
– Attend the annual Scholarship luncheon
To Apply, you must be:
– A current high school senior
– Have applied or will apply to the University of Utah
– Demonstrate an interest in business
– Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
– Show significant financial need to attend college
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 02/15/2020
Website: https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/first-ascent-scholars/
Eligible grade: 12
William C. Browning Academic Scholarship University of Utah
Through a generous endowment to the department the William C. Browning Scholarship is made available to Mining Engineering majors at the University of Utah. The Browning Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for students who commit to studying mining engineering. The scholarship funding is $6000 annually and once awarded renews for 8 semesters as long as the following criteria are met. Recipients must be full-time students, declare a major in Mining Engineering, follow the outlined program of study and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
The Browning Scholarship application form is now available in online format. Complete applications may be mailed or emailed to the department as indicated on the scholarship form.
Amount: $6000 each year for 4 years (15 Scholarships available)
Eligible Grade:12
Website: https://mining.utah.edu/undergraduate/browning-scholarship.php
Deadline: February 15, 2020
Savannah College of Art and Design
Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers.
SCAD Challenge entries must consist of a single piece and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill level and ability to handle university-level art and design assignments.
Challenges are open to current juniors and seniors in high school as of the 2019–20 academic year. A panel of SCAD faculty will review and evaluate submitted entries, and three winners will be selected from each category.
Amount: $2000-$4000
Eligible Grades: 11,12
Deadline: February 17, 2020 5:30 p.m. ET
Website: https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge
Utah Public Employees’ Association Scholarship
Mountain America Credit Union is pleased to offer the UPEA Scholarship, which awards $2000 each to three winners. This scholarship is available for those who are Mountain America AND UPEA members or their dependents who live in Utah.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 04/24/2020
Website: www.macu.com/scholarships and www.upea.net
Eligible grade: 12
Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
In a further effort to provide an outlet for teenagers to express their thoughts about Alzheimer’s disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause, AFA is pleased to offer the AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship. Beginning in 2014, scholarship awards to deserving college-bound students will be a $5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships to the first and second runners-up, respectively. Additionally, seven $500 scholarships will be awarded for Honorable Mention. This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community.
Criteria:
Amount: $5,000
Deadline:02/28/2020
Website: http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html
Eligible grade: 12
DAR American Indian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to help Native American students of any age, any tribe and in any state striving to get an education at the undergraduate or graduate levels. However, undergraduate students are given preference. All awards are judged based on financial need and academic achievement.
Criteria:
Amount: $4,000
Deadline:02/15/2020
Website: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
Eligible grade: 12
Zions Pays for A’s
Getting good grades in school pays off – literally. You’ve worked hard for your grades; it’s time to get paid for it! Hardworking 7th to 12th grade teen students (ages 13 to 18) in Utah and Idaho can earn $1 per “A” on their 2019-2020 report cards. Plus, for each “A”, students are automatically entered into drawings to win one of 152 scholarship savings accounts, worth up to $1,000.
Here’s how: Take your most recent report card for the 2019-2020 school year to any Zions Bank Financial Center. For every “A”, get $1 deposited into your Student Savings Account. Don’t have an account or not a client? No problem, you’ll still be rewarded 0.50 cents per “A” on your report card, get automatically entered for the chance to win drawings for scholarship savings accounts. You must provide your name, grade, phone number, school name and city to be entered.
Community drawings: 150 students from different geographic regions in Utah and Idaho will win scholarship savings accounts throughout the school year. Deadlines to submit most current reports cards:
Year-end grand prize drawing: entries from all community drawings will be pooled into the grand prize drawing. One Utah student and one Idaho student will each win a grand prize $1,000 scholarship savings account. The deadline to turn in final report cards for the year-end drawing is July 31, 2020
Amount: Varies
Deadline: See above
Contact: email: pays4as@zionsbank.com, or Don Milne, Zions Bank Public Relations, at 801-844-7977
Website: https://www.zionsbank.com/in-our-community/pays-for-as.jsp
Eligible grade: 10, 11, 12
Utah PTA/PTSA 2018-2019 Student Scholarship
Utah PTA supports public education and they realize it requires funding. They would like to give $1000 scholarships to 3 Utah seniors. Qualifications:
– applicant must be graduating from high school in May/June of the current year
– applicant must be accepted to a college, university, or vocational school
– applicant must be a current PTSA/PTA member
– applicant must have a 3.0 GPA
– applicant must fully complete the application with requested attachments
– scholarship must be used within one year (deferred admissions accepted)
– winning applicants will be required to supply Utah PTA with their university ID, student number or social security number for correct payment to their student account at the designated school
The application packet must be completed and sent to Utah PTA postmarked by February 28, 2018. Please send packet to this location: Utah PTA
Attention: Director of Communications
5192 S. Greenpine Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Contact: See Kim Campbell in the Counseling Office for an application
Eligible grade: 12
ESA Scholarship Application
To be eligible for a scholarship you must provide evidence of:
Scholarships are valid only at the following ESA/STEP member institutions: Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University.
Amount: varies
Deadline: February 28, 2020
Website: https://mesaut.org/resources/forms
Eligible grade: 12
Carrington Court Scholarship
This is a service based scholarship, available ONLY to Bingham High School Students. Carrington Court is a retirement/assisted living home here in the South Jordan Community. They are offering a scholarship that will be awarded to the student that creates the most innovative, organized, exciting, engaging idea/activity that will benefit the residents of Carrington Court through entertainment or education. Guidelines are as follows:
There are three scholarships: one for $1000 and two for $500
Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2020. The activity must be completed by May 15, 2020.
To pick up an application, please see Mary Bagley in the Counseling Center.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: 02/28/2020
Website: www.carringtoncourtal.com
Eligible grades: 10, 11, 12
Weber State Ethics Scholarship
Part of our goal at the institute is to support and teach ethical leadership, which we do in part by awarding scholarships to high school seniors who have been selected as Ethics Scholars. High school seniors committed to Weber State University submit a 500-word essay on the value of ethics in our society for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship assists these ethically-minded students with tuition, fees, book expenses, and any other approved educational costs.
To be considered for selection as an Ethics Scholar, please submit the online application below and the required documentation below.
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 28, 2020
Website: https://www.weber.edu/richardsinstitute/ethics-scholarships.html
Eligible Grade: 12
AHLEF (American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation) – Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Must be:
Amount: $500-$7500
Deadline: 02/29/2020
Website: https://www.ahlef.org/scholarships/
Eligible grade: 12
Bingham High School Counseling 