Scholarships
January:
Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18923/open_door_scholarship_scholarship.php
$1,000
Due Jan. 1, 2023
As humans, we are capable of much more than we give ourselves credit. We believe that when we experience a life-changing event or decision, our bodies' instincts take over and we somehow 'know' what to do. For this scholarship, walk us through a time in your life when you had been faced with a life-changing choice or opportunity. How did you know which decision to make, and what doors opened/ opportunities presented after you made this decision? Submit a 750-1000 word essay. See website for application and details.
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Seniors
https://www.chairish.com/pages/scholarship-application-design-your-future
$2,500
Due Jan. 1, 2023
Chairish is committed to helping college students achieve their dreams. If you are overcoming obstacles to earn a college degree, we want to hear from you! Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA. Apply online. 500 word essay.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
First-place: $10,000 Second-place: $3,000 Five Finalists: $1,000 each Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each
Due Jan. 13, 2023
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count. Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Topic and Information and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.
All students must register online. Essays can be submitted online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/scholarships/
DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year.
Due Jan. 13, 2023
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards.
Due Jan. 19, 2023
APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
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Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
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Are the first in their families to attend college;
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Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
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Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
The APIA Scholarship Program application must be completed online and submitted electronically once all of the required questions have been answered.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
150 awards totaling over $100,000
Due Jan. 20, 2023
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. For the 2021/2022 school year, we are asking students in grades 6-12 to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, "How does the federal government impact your life?"
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Seniors
https://dar.academicworks.com/
Scholarship amount range from $1,00 - $5,000
Due Jan. 31, 2023
Welcome to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship Opportunities Homepage. Each scholarship opportunity has its own individual criteria and may require specific documents to be uploaded into your application. The scholarships opportunities range from nursing, medicine, occupational or physical therapy, law, business administration, English, math, chemistry, music (voice or piano only), American history, history, government, American Studies, historic preservation, horticulture, and elementary and secondary education. See website for application details.
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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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February:
Seniors
https://formswift.com/startup-scholarship
$1,000
Due Feb. 15, 2022
Create a Business Plan Infographic for a chance to win $1000 for school! Choose from one of five industries. 1000 word essay. Apply online.
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Ages 18 and under
https://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship
$50,000 / $25,000 / $10,000
Due Feb. 23, 2022
The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level. STEM Categories - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Humanities Categories - Literature, Music, Philosophy
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Seniors
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Due Feb. 25, 2022
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
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Seniors
https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/22364
Due Feb. 28, 2022
Amounts vary
The Chicano Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors (who will be entering their freshman year), current/renewal undergraduate students, and to graduate students at the University of Utah. Eligible students are selected on the basis of family background, life challenges, scholastic effort and involvement in community activities that promote cultural pride and strengthen the Chicanx/Latinx community. Financial need may strongly influence the final selection. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be:
- Admitted to the University of Utah as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.abpa.org/general/custom.asp?page=scholarship
$1,500
Due Feb. 28, 2022
The essay topic for the 2020-2021 school year is:
“Describe the meaning of backflow prevention and how we can keep our drinking water safe through cross connection control. Identify potential hazards commonly found in a typical residential household and discuss actions needed to correct them.”
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
$2,500
Due Feb. 28, 2022
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Fill out the registration form on this page.
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On the next page, answer this question in just one sentence:
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What is your biggest question about financial aid?
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Finish registration—that’s it!
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Sophomores
https://firstdegreescholarship.org/
Due Feb. 28, 2022
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Seniors
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
$500
Due Feb. 28, 2022
Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When you finish all 6, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all.
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Seniors
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place great emphasis on your demonstrated commitment to community service and your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day.
Due Feb. 28, 2022
You will provide us with the same personal information that you include in most of your college applications. We DO NOT ask for your home address and you DO NOT have to upload your DACA or TPS documents. TheDream.US offers the National Scholarship to undocumented first-time college students or community college graduates living in Utah to attend the University of Utah, a partnership with TheDream.US that started last year. These students will receive up to $37,000 for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for a bachelor’s degree.
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Ages 8-16
Due Feb. 28, 2022
Cash prize up to $500
AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects. We believe that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way we live on our planet. Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Due Feb. 28, 2022
6 @ $500 with a chance to win $40,000
Scholarships will be awarded to students who complete the FAFSA through February.
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Seniors
Award Amount: $500 annually for vocational and technical schools, and $1,000 annually for colleges and universities. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $750.
Due Feb. 28, 2022
This award is available to undergraduate students from Utah who have one or more parents currently incarcerated or with a history of incarceration.
Application requirements for the Willy the Plumber Scholarship are:
Application requirements for the Willy the Plumber Scholarship are:
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Essay
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Recommendation letter (x2)
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Application form
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Official Transcript
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March:
Seniors
https://www.youthlinc.org/scholarships/young-humanitarian-award/
10 finalists will receive a total of $32,000 in scholarship awards.
Due Mar. 1, 2022
Applications for the 2022 Utah Young Humanitarian Award are now available. We are looking for high school and college students who demonstrate consistent, hands-on, and self-driven service over a period of time, strong leadership skills, an ability to collaborate with others, and a local impact in Utah.
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Seniors
https://www.onerefugee.org/apply
Amounts Vary
Due Mar. 1, 2022
Eligibility Criteria: Full-time college student from a refugee background, Taking 12-14 credits, Completed FAFSA application for 2021-22 school year, Resident of Utah or Idaho, College English and math ready, Minimum 2.75 GPA, Highly-motivated
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Seniors
https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors
3 @ $5,000
Due Mar. 1, 2022
These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board. Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion, listed below.
*April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918
*Any time after December 7, 1941
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Seniors
https://westminstercollege.edu/academics/honors-college/civility-essay-contest.html
Due Mar. 1, 2022
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$2,000 cash award for the best essay / $500 cash runner-up award
Eligibility: All current Utah high school students are eligible for the essay contest.
Essay Topic: Political and cultural polarization in the United States seems at an all-time high. Why is that and what can be done specifically to improve the fractured state of our democratic citizenry? Write an essay (600 words or less) that addresses this question.
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Seniors
https://science.utah.edu/access/
Due Mar. 1, 2022
The scholarship, valued at over $5000, includes a monetary award and covers all costs associated with the ACCESS first year experience.
ACCESS begins with a summer living-learning opportunity (freshmen live on campus). During the summer students earn upper division course credits while completing two University of Utah undergraduate General Education requirements (IR and SF). Apply online.
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Seniors
WHAT: The Utah Jazz will again offer a four-year college scholarship to Utah students from underrepresented groups for every win the team has in the 2021-2022 season.
WHEN: Deadline for student application is March 2, 2022.
ACTION: This item is informational only, but Superintendents and Administrators may wish to disseminate the information to counselors, teachers, and/or students.
INFORMATION:
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Registration available at: https://www.nba.com/jazz/scholarship.
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Scholarship criteria:
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Graduate of a Utah high school.
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Person of color (Asian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; or Native American or Alaskan Native).
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Preference given to those with demonstrated financial need (regardless of FAFSA eligibility).
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Preference given to first-generation college students.
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Incoming freshman enrolling as a full-time student for the 2022-23 school year.
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Admission to one of the six listed Utah universities: Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, and/or Utah Valley University.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm
$10,000
Due Mar. 2, 2022
Would you like your artwork featured by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States? Here's your chance! Submit entry online and fill out application.
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Seniors
https://weber.edu/richardsinstitute/ethics-scholarships.html
$1,000 for high school senior attending Weber State
Due Mar. 4, 2022
The winners will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and a 500 word essay on ethics.
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Seniors
http://www.slcc.edu/alumni/south-high-alumni.aspx
Awards consist of full tuition per academic year
Due Mar. 11, 2022
Requirements:
1. Agree to be a degree or certificate-seeking student at Salt Lake Community College.
2. Intend to register for at least 9 credit hours in an eligible program.
3. Have at least a 2.5 grade point average if a graduating high school senior or a
continuing/transfer college student.
4. Be a South High School alumnus or a direct descendant of a South High alumnus.
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Licensed Teen Drivers
https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
3 @ $1,500
Due Mar. 14, 2022
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
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Juniors
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
Due Mar. 15, 2022
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Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States;
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Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
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Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
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Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
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Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
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Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
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Be a United States citizen
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Juniors & Seniors
https://bjconline.org/contest/
The grand prize is a $2000 scholarship and trip for two to Washington, D.C.* Prizes of $1000 and $500 are also available.
Due Mar. 21, 2022
Essay Topic: Sometimes clergy or other religious leaders want to run for public office. Does a religious leader, such as a minister, rabbi, imam, priest, or any other clergy in a religious tradition, have the right to run for public office? What, if any, steps should a religious leader running for public office take to acknowledge the bedrock American principle of the separation of church and state?
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Seniors
https://acluutah.org/resources/item/559-youth-activist-scholarship
Due Mar. 22, 2021
4 @ $3,500 each
To qualify for the scholarship you must:
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Be a Utah resident;
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Be a current high school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student;
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Have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. If the GPA is less than 3.0, the applicant is still eligible but must submit an explanation for the lower GPA;
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Have proof of strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism addressing such issues as equality, racial justice, free speech, religious freedom, tolerance, and privacy.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/speech-contest/
Up to $600
Due Mar. 26, 2022
The theme is the First Amendment of the Constitution. Students may speak on any aspect of the theme. Students submit an online video of themselves giving a 5 minute special occasion oratory.
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Seniors
http://italianamericancivicleague.com/scholarships/
Awards range from $1,000 - $4,000
Due Mar. 31, 2022
Applicant must be of Italian Ancestry. Fill out application and submit essay. See website for details.
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Seniors
http://italianamericancivicleague.com/scholarships/
Awards range from $1,000 - $4,000
Due Mar. 31, 2022
Applicant must be of Italian Ancestry. Fill out application and submit essay. See website for details.
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Seniors
https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/flavorfulfutures
5 @ $5,000
Due Mar. 31, 2022
The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship Program awards 5 scholarships of $5000 each. Eligible applicants who complete the online application process will be evaluated based on academic achievement and the creativity of their application, which should showcase what makes them who they are and how they want to contribute their gifts through education. We receive a large number of applications and recommend you begin the application process early.
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Seniors
https://lighthouseguild.org/support-services/academic-and-career-services/scholarships/
Due Mar. 31, 2022
Each year, our merit-based scholarship program helps up to 17 outstanding legally blind high school students from across the country.
Application requirements:
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Provide proof of legal blindness. Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist, or an optometrist.
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Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency. A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, or proof of legal residency.
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Copies of school transcripts.
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Include three letters of recommendation. Two letters should attest to your academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person writing the reference.
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Write personal statements of 500 words or less
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April:
Seniors
https://energy.utah.gov/education/scholarships/
Five — $4,000 Scholarships / Five — $2,000 scholarships
Due Apr. 1, 2022
Eligible students must be in the 12th grade and enrolled in any public or private high school in Utah, or a first-year student pursuing a STEM undergraduate degree or STEM-related technical certification at a Utah institute of higher learning. To apply for the Energy Pathways Scholarship, go to CompleteScholarships.org and click the login button at the top of the page. Then choose "Create Account".
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Seniors
https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/opportunity-scholars/application/
Amounts Vary
Due Apr. 1, 2022
Opportunity Scholars Qualifications
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First-Generation: Your parents have not attended or graduated from a four-year higher education institution. You are first in your immediate family to attend college.
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Underrepresented: You are from a social group that is underrepresented in higher education.
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Need: You have a demonstrated financial need as evidenced through federal student aid.
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Residency: You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
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GPA: Your grade point average is greater than 3.0. Continued eligibility in the program is dependent on maintaining a GPA greater than 3.0.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://projectyellowlight.com/
$8,000 for video submission
$2,000 for radio submission
Due Apr. 1, 2022
People know distracted driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway. As an applicant you have one clear mission: create a PSA to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving, specifically using your phone while driving.
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Seniors
https://www.cypruscu.com/about/in-the-community/college-scholarships
Due Apr. 1, 2022
15 @ $1,000
Cyprus Credit Union is pleased to offer a college scholarship for Cyprus members who are high school seniors. Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship:
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Is a Utah high school senior
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Is a member of Cyprus Credit Union (see www.CyprusCU.com, membership eligibility required)
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Minimum grade point average of 3.0 the last two terms
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Plans to attend a Utah accredited college, university or trade school
See website for submission details.
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Seniors
https://energy.utah.gov/energy-education/scholarships/
Due Apr. 1, 2022
Five $4,000 scholarships for students pursuing STEM at a Utah college or university
Five $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing STEM at a Utah technical college
Apply by submitting a Scholarship Application and a practice Cover Letter for an ideal energy/minerals job through the OED Scholarship page.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
$2,500 to the writer of the winning essay, in addition to an all-expense paid trip to the nation’s capital from anywhere in the U.S. for the winner and his or her parents.
Due Apr. 4, 2022
Successful essays will identify, in no more than 1,250 words, a situation where diplomats worked on a peacebuilding initiative with partners from the country/region in question, nongovernmental organizations, and other parts of the U.S. government, and then go on to analyze what characteristics and approaches made the enterprise a success.
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Seniors
https://www.pearsonbutler.com/
$1,000
Due Apr. 8, 2022
Submit 2 page essay. Theme: "How I overcame a trial in my life, and how I am using that experience for further success in my life." Email PDF to sadee@pearsonbutler.com email subject: Scholarship Essay - Your name & school
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
1st Place: $7,500 / Runners Up: 5 prizes at $1,500 each / Honorable Mentions: 8 prizes at $500 each
Due Apr. 15, 2022
Essay Prompt: "What is the relationship between Equality and Justice?" Answering this question requires considering each of these principles and analyzing the relationship between them. To truly explore this question in an essay that is between 500 -800 words
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Seniors
https://www.utahjumpstart.org/
Due Apr. 15, 2022
In cooperation with America First Credit Union, the Utah Jump$tart Coalition offers up to six, $1,250 scholarships to Utah's high school seniors who produce creative, informative YouTube videos about keeping college debt to a minimum.
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Student's currently in Drivers Ed
https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
3 @ $1,500
Due Apr. 18, 2022
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
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Seniors (African-American females)
https://nanbpwc.org/education/scholarships/
Due Apr. 20, 2022
Scholarship Amounts Vary
While many scholarships are given to high school students who have hopes of attending college, some are designed specifically for those who are already enrolled. Such is the case for the National Scholarship provided by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Inc. It is awarded to five female African-American college sophomores or juniors each year. In association with the United Negro College Fund, Time Warner Inc awards its scholars with up to $10,000.
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Seniors
Due Apr. 23, 2022
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One (1) individual prize of a $5,000 scholarship /Three (3) individual prizes of a $1,000 scholarship / Ten (10) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average
* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
* NO essays
* NO application fees
Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Amounts Vary
Due Apr. 28, 2022
showcase their solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people–reckless and distracted driving. Students submit one entry into one of the four categories: creative writing, video, graphic design, or music.
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Ages 15 and older
1 (One) grand prize: $5,000 / 3 (Three) Prizes of: $1,000 each
Due Apr. 30, 2022
Fill out online application and choose from one of five topics to write a short essay on.
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May:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.projectparadigm.org/
Due May 1, 2022
Grand Prize $100,000 - Amounts vary
We welcome all types of ideas, including posters, videos, inventions, public messages, community events, websites, mobile apps, or anything else that will help address one or more of the Paradigm Challenge Projects.
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Seniors
https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship
$500
Due May 1, 2022
1) Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America.
2) Be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency within the United States.
3) Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4) Must have applied for federal financial aid (FAFSA).
5) Excluded from consideration are employees and relatives of employees of JMX Brands, the company that owns DutchCrafters.
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Seniors
http://www.cpscholarship.com/apply-for-usa/
$2,500
Due May 1, 2022
Applicants should be African American. Complete and submit application below along with one (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher/principal/counselor, a copy of your high school transcript, and headshot photo.
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Seniors
https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/
$2,500
Due May 1, 2022
In 400 - 500 words, answer the following question: How has technology impacted the person you are today?
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https://cintasfoundation.org/fellowships
$20,000
Due May 1, 2022
Eligibility is limited to artists of Cuban citizenship or direct descent. Applications are reviewed by panels of qualified members from each artistic discipline.
CINTAS Fellowships acknowledge creative accomplishments and encourage excellence in architecture & design, creative writing, music composition and the visual arts.
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Seniors
https://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
$1,000
Due May 1, 2022
Carefully research and compose an essay of 800 to 1,000 words on one of the following topics. The essay will be judged on content and creativity and should use correct grammar and punctuation. It must be your own work and not previously published or entered in other competitions.
Choose a topic below for your essay:
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Six Tips for Hiring a Building Contractor for a Commercial Project.
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Five Types of Plumbing Repairs You Should Leave for a Professional.
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How to Winterize an HVAC System.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/
$1,000 / $5,000
Due May 1, 2022
Completed ACF Visionary Scholarship Application. Student’s most recent unofficial high school transcript. 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”.
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Seniors
Due May 6, 2022
2 @ $300
Must be a paid member of the WJHS PTSA for 2021-2022. You may still pay the membership fee up until scholarship due date. Pick up application in the Counseling Center.
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Ages 13-22
http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply/
Due May 14, 2022
6 @ $3,000 cash prize, a professionally produced short film about their work from an Emmy Award-winning film crew, and flight and lodging accommodations for a weeklong trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower, who said, “I love to see what young people can do, before someone old tells them it’s impossible.” It is with this spirit that we recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people who are working for the protection of our shared planet.
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Seniors
https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship
up to $1,000
Due May 31, 2022
Special requirements: college-bound to a 2 or 4-year college
Additional info: geared for students whose GPAs might not be the best and may have experienced challenges in their life but have the drive to succeed.
Required: application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
$1,500
Due May 31, 2022
"May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." (250 words or less)
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CONTACTS
Landon Clark: Scholarship Advisor
Email: landon.clark@slcschools.org
Adilene Bernal-Muñoz: PACE Advisor (Full Scholarship to SLCC)
Email: amunoz20@slcc.edu Phone: 801-668-4879
RESOURCES
FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Scholarships for Undocumented Students (DACA and non-DACA)
MONTHLY BULLETIN