Scholarships

 

Salt Lake Education Foundation Scholarships

 

Year Long Scholarship Websites:

Utah Futures Scholarship Database: www.utahfutures.org/scholarships/search;jsessionid=2526EA0DE501013D4777BECB4DDCC636

Scholarship Toolkit: www.utahfutures.org/ways-to-pay

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/

​On-going

$1000 - $5000

Applicants must create a free Course Hero account and complete the application form. Winners will be chosen based on short-answer responses, so be creative! ​Check back each month for a new chance to win!

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy-scholarships

​​On-going

Scholarship amounts vary

Are you 25 years old or younger and live in the US or Canada (or are a citizen of either country, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.

Enter to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships.

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​Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.cutestpetcontest.com/

Winners picked quarterly

CutestPetContest.com is currently accepting entries for our quarterly cutest pet photo contest. All of the entries we receive are voted on by our site viewers as well as our internal judging panel. The pets with the most votes & or the votes of our internal judging panel will win a spot in our next book and qualify as semi-finalists with a chance of winning $1,000.00 in cash. Trophies & $100 Pet Smart Gift Cards will be awarded each quarter and the $1,000 Cash Grand Prize is awarded annually. There are absolutely no fees or subsidy payments required to enter the contest.

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Sophomores. Juniors & Seniors

https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-illustrator/

There will be three co-winners in each quarter. Each winner will receive a cash prize of US $500. Winners will also receive eligibility to compete for the annual Grand Prize of $5,000 together with the annual Grand Prize trophy. The Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. ​

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Sophomores. Juniors & Seniors

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

Anywhere from $1000 - $10, 000

​Search lists of scholarships by choosing a category or get matched to college scholarships you are eligible for.

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16 years and older

https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship

$200

Monthly essay contest. Write a 200 - 900 word essay on a new topic each month, and promote your essay.

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September Scholarships:

Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 1, 2023

$25,050

The $25,000 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest

B) Determined

C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19251/boldorg-community-scholarship

$5,000

Due Sept. 1, 2023

This scholarship is for students who recognize the value of a strong community, and are always on the lookout for ways to help their friends and strengthen their community. It will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12697/youth_free_expression_scholarship

3 @ $1,000

Due Sept. 19, 2023

Every year, the Youth Free Expression Program (YFEP) invites young filmmakers to create a short film on a contemporary First Amendment issue. This year, the topic for the Youth Free Expression Film Contest is SPEAKING WITH PEOPLE WHOSE IDEAS YOU HATE. Create a video (up to 3 minutes) using film, animation, photographs, music, or anything else to explore what free speech means to you–a student, a citizen, and a human.

 

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19069/path-to-pro-scholarship-program

125 @ $2,000

Due Sept. 30, 2023

Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States. Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management.

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16409/caring_community_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 30, 2023

$2,000

The applicant must then write a 1,000-word essay explaining how they work to make their community a better place. Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18286/student_caregiver_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 30, 2023

$1,000

Application must include:

A) A current academic transcript, either official or unofficial. High school seniors must additionally submit proof of acceptance into college or university

B) An updated resume detailing academic, professional, and/or community service experiences

C) A 750-word essay describing if you volunteer at a long-term care facility, take care of an elderly family member, or volunteer with seniors? Share with us why you have chosen to help the elderly and how volunteering has shaped you.

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18518/mediation_conversations_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 30, 2023

$1,000

The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Write about a time during which you helped mediate a conflict, argument, or otherwise uncomfortable or frustrating situation between peers. What was the conflict? How did it arise? What communicative tools did you engage in order to help mediate or solve it? What did the experience teach you in terms of communication for future conflicts or difficult scenarios?

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19069/path_to_pro_scholarship_program_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 30, 2023

125 @ $2,000

The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. 

To be considered, you must:

Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.

Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.

Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund. 

Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14285/make_a_difference_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Sept. 30, 2023

$1,000

A 750-word essay responding to the following prompt: How will you make your dreams a reality and how does this make a meaningful impact on the world? How will you take practical steps to achieve these dreams?

See website for additional instructions.

 

 

October Scholarships

Juniors & Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20607/epic-flight-academy-aviation-scholarships

6 @ $20,000

Due Oct. 1, 2023

In 2022, Epic awarded three flight training scholarships and two aircraft mechanic scholarships. Epic Flight Academy prides itself on attracting top students. We invite high school students from anywhere in the United States to apply for these scholarships. See website for application details.

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Seniors

https://www.couponbirds.com/scholarship

Due Oct. 10, 2023

2021 CouponBirds $5,000 Scholarship Prize will be awarded to 6 winners. 3 winners will be severally selected in the first and second half of 2021. The CouponBirds $5,000 Scholarship has 3 levels: The First Prize for $1,200; The Second Prize for $800; The Third Prize for $500. 

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16 & older

https://www.myscholarship.app/uo-fujifilm-scholarship-2021

Due Oct. 16, 2023

1 @ $10,000 / 2 @ $5,000

Complete the application below, including essay questions by October 16th. 

You will be notified by November 8th if you are one of the one hundred (100) semi-finalists. 

Semi-finalists will be asked to create a 1 (one) minute video on a specific topic chosen by Urban Outfitters + Fujifilm. Videos must be submitted by November 24th.  

One grand prize winner will receive $10,000 and two second prize winners will receive $5,000 each. Winners will be notified on or around December 28th.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-diversity-scholarship/

Due Oct. 17, 2023

5 @ $2,000

Prompt response of 500-800 words to the following question:

How have you raised awareness for or helped to expand the diversity and inclusion initiatives in your school, community, and/or workplace? Please be sure to include your leadership roles in furthering a more diverse and inclusive environment.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Due Oct. 31, 2023

Grand Prize $30,000 (amounts vary)

The 2023-24 theme is: 

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?" See website for details.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarsips/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

$2,000

Due Oct. 31, 2023

Did binge-re-watching "The Walking Dead" get you thinking about what you’d do if the streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival plan — and quick! Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.

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Seniors

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Due Oct. 31, 2023

Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply online.

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15 & older

http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/

Due Oct. 31, 2023

$1,000

Fill out application online.

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Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15530/combating_campus_issues_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Oct. 31, 2023

$1,000

Each year, we will present a $1,000 award to an especially promising higher education student who shares our determination and articulates a clear vision about how they will work to advance advocacy initiatives and solutions for on-campus problems.

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9228/voice_of_democracy_scholarship_scholarship.php

Due Oct. 31, 2023

$30,00 grand prize / 50 @ ranging between $1,000 - $16,000

HOW TO ENTER: Record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. You will submit the recording, typed essay and this completed entry form. Provide these items to your school/group competition or VFW Post for judging. You must be the sole author of your essay. The recording must be in your own voice and in English. No music, singing, poetry or sound effects are allowed. The body of the essay must not identify you in any way, (including, but not limited to your name, school, city, state, race, or national origin) although the recording & typed essay should be labeled with your name, to show ownership