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CCHS Scholarship Packet
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Here Are Just Some of The Upcoming Scholarships
Make Sure to Check the Packet above for a More Comprehensive List
December
Weber State Priority Deadline for merit-based scholarships is December 1st
Westminster College Priority Deadline for merit-based scholarships is December 1st
SUU Final Deadline for merit- based Presidential Scholarship is December 1st
BYU’s Final Deadline for admissions, merit-based and other scholarships is December 16th
Regents’ Scholarship Priority Deadline is December 6th
Dell Scholars Program
While many students dream of obtaining a college degree, life sometimes gets in the way - particularly for those dealing with personal responsibilities at home or in their communities. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation created the Dell Scholars program with the understanding that it takes more than financial help to support students to college graduation. From the start, Dell Scholars was designed as a college completion program that offers support services that go beyond a scholarship check. Criteria: Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation; Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college; Demonstrate a need for financial assistance: Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA: Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year. For more information, please click here. Deadline to apply is December 1st.
2020 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application
The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields. For more information, please click here. Deadline is December 2nd.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
800 scholarships for the 2020 – 2021 school year in amount of $2,500. Select number of awardees will also be chosen as recipients of a Founder’s Award. Must have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership; be enrolled as a high school senior; reside in a community served by Comcast; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical college in the United States for the entire 2019-2020 academic year; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need. Deadline is December 6th. For more information, click here.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Film a three–minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. Your video should be: A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something; Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject. Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor; Three minutes or less in length; About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study; Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite sources you use to research your topic; Uploaded to YouTube and marked ‘public.’ It should be accessible to the general public and could, but doesn't have to be, targeted at young students. Application deadline is December 9th. For more information and to apply, please click here.
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who are currently involved in high school or after-school sports. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. There are twenty $20,000 scholarships up for grabs. Nominations are due December 13th. Application period closes January 3rd. For more information and to apply, click here.
Burger King Scholars Program
Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. The application period for the 2020-2021 school year begins on October 15, 2019 and closes December 15, 2019 For more information, please click here.
Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program
2019 essay topic: Explain what steps are needed to research and acquire financially distressed properties. Minimum 800 words Maximum 2,000. Top prize $2,500; Second and third place will receive $500 each. Deadline is December 15th. For more information, please visit their website.
PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
For students pursuing education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as economics and business. Need to submit an essay on one either Blockchain or Artifitial Intelligence. Award amount is $2,000. Deadline is December 20th. For more information, please click here.
The CrossLites Scholarship Contest
The CrossLites Scholarship Contest is open to High School, College, and Graduate School students of American Educational Institutions. As an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400-600 words) based on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes or messages. Applicants will be competing against students of their level. You may enter only one essay per application a year, into the contest. Deadline is December 31st. For more information and to submit your essay, please click here.
Discover Scholarships
Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. To sign-up, click here.
Westminster College Priority Deadline for merit-based scholarships is December 1st
SUU Final Deadline for merit- based Presidential Scholarship is December 1st
BYU’s Final Deadline for admissions, merit-based and other scholarships is December 16th
Regents’ Scholarship Priority Deadline is December 6th
Dell Scholars Program
While many students dream of obtaining a college degree, life sometimes gets in the way - particularly for those dealing with personal responsibilities at home or in their communities. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation created the Dell Scholars program with the understanding that it takes more than financial help to support students to college graduation. From the start, Dell Scholars was designed as a college completion program that offers support services that go beyond a scholarship check. Criteria: Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation; Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college; Demonstrate a need for financial assistance: Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA: Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year. For more information, please click here. Deadline to apply is December 1st.
2020 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application
The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields. For more information, please click here. Deadline is December 2nd.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
800 scholarships for the 2020 – 2021 school year in amount of $2,500. Select number of awardees will also be chosen as recipients of a Founder’s Award. Must have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership; be enrolled as a high school senior; reside in a community served by Comcast; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical college in the United States for the entire 2019-2020 academic year; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need. Deadline is December 6th. For more information, click here.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Film a three–minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. Your video should be: A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something; Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject. Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor; Three minutes or less in length; About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study; Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite sources you use to research your topic; Uploaded to YouTube and marked ‘public.’ It should be accessible to the general public and could, but doesn't have to be, targeted at young students. Application deadline is December 9th. For more information and to apply, please click here.
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who are currently involved in high school or after-school sports. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. There are twenty $20,000 scholarships up for grabs. Nominations are due December 13th. Application period closes January 3rd. For more information and to apply, click here.
Burger King Scholars Program
Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. The application period for the 2020-2021 school year begins on October 15, 2019 and closes December 15, 2019 For more information, please click here.
Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program
2019 essay topic: Explain what steps are needed to research and acquire financially distressed properties. Minimum 800 words Maximum 2,000. Top prize $2,500; Second and third place will receive $500 each. Deadline is December 15th. For more information, please visit their website.
PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
For students pursuing education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as economics and business. Need to submit an essay on one either Blockchain or Artifitial Intelligence. Award amount is $2,000. Deadline is December 20th. For more information, please click here.
The CrossLites Scholarship Contest
The CrossLites Scholarship Contest is open to High School, College, and Graduate School students of American Educational Institutions. As an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400-600 words) based on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes or messages. Applicants will be competing against students of their level. You may enter only one essay per application a year, into the contest. Deadline is December 31st. For more information and to submit your essay, please click here.
Discover Scholarships
Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. To sign-up, click here.
January
All USU applications for scholarships including merit, involvement, alumni, as well as student ambassador applications for both Logan and Price campuses due January 10th.
2019 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze 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 contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas. The first-place winner receives $10,000. Second-place receives $3,000. Five finalists receive $1,000 each. Eight semifinalists receive $100 each. For more information, click here. Deadline is January 17th.
Weber State Entrepreneurs Association
High School Jumpstart Competition is a business competition open to all students attending high school in the state of Utah (grades 9-12). Individuals or teams can submit entries. The competition fosters and promotes business growth at the high school level by giving students a chance to organize, direct, and present a business idea to a panel of expert judges. This contest provides teams with an educational forum to prepare them for the competition and will aid them in the creation and implementation of their business plan. A cash prize of $1,000 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) will be awarded to the team judged to have presented the most plausible and promising business idea or opportunity. Cash prizes of $750 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) and $625 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place individuals, respectively. Deadline for this competition is January 25th. For more information, click here.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards
These awards are for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2020 who are planning careers in government service. We invite you to explore our web site, www.gwcf.org, which contains all of the information candidates should require to prepare and submit an application. Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. The student must confine the essay to viewpoint, attitude and purpose in choice of career. Deadline is January 15th.
The Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Students need to show academic excellence. They should demonstrated interest in public policy; an appreciation for the values Coolidge championed; as well as humility and service. Deadline is January 16th. For more information and to apply, please visit their website.
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarships for Learning Disabilities
Applicants must have a GPA 3.0+, demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability (ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability), be a US citizen, and intend to pursue a 4-year undergraduate degree. Application includes three letters of recommendation. Awards are between $2,500 & $10,000. Deadline is January 17th. For more information, please visit their website.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; 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 Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. For all details, please click here. Deadline is January 22nd.
Discover Scholarships
Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. To sign-up, click here.
2019 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Application
The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life. Applicant must be a Senior; Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: minimum of B+ average; Ranked in the top 25% of class;ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading); Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport; Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports; Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application. All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA State Liaison by January 31st. For more information, please visit their website or download the application.
Unigo I Have a Dream Scholarship
This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. For more information and to apply, visit Unigo's website. Deadline is January 31st.
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding CTE students in Utah. The scholarships/awards are sponsored by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) with funds provided by participating higher education institutions. The award amount varies by institution. Students seeking a one-year certificate, or a two-year associate or technical degree or students seeking to be a teacher in a CTE area (four-year program) are eligible to apply.
Please visit their website for a list of participating institutions, award amounts and criteria for these scholarships. Deadline is January 31st.
2019 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze 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 contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas. The first-place winner receives $10,000. Second-place receives $3,000. Five finalists receive $1,000 each. Eight semifinalists receive $100 each. For more information, click here. Deadline is January 17th.
Weber State Entrepreneurs Association
High School Jumpstart Competition is a business competition open to all students attending high school in the state of Utah (grades 9-12). Individuals or teams can submit entries. The competition fosters and promotes business growth at the high school level by giving students a chance to organize, direct, and present a business idea to a panel of expert judges. This contest provides teams with an educational forum to prepare them for the competition and will aid them in the creation and implementation of their business plan. A cash prize of $1,000 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) will be awarded to the team judged to have presented the most plausible and promising business idea or opportunity. Cash prizes of $750 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) and $625 ($500 in scholarship to Weber State University) will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place individuals, respectively. Deadline for this competition is January 25th. For more information, click here.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards
These awards are for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2020 who are planning careers in government service. We invite you to explore our web site, www.gwcf.org, which contains all of the information candidates should require to prepare and submit an application. Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. The student must confine the essay to viewpoint, attitude and purpose in choice of career. Deadline is January 15th.
The Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Students need to show academic excellence. They should demonstrated interest in public policy; an appreciation for the values Coolidge championed; as well as humility and service. Deadline is January 16th. For more information and to apply, please visit their website.
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarships for Learning Disabilities
Applicants must have a GPA 3.0+, demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability (ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability), be a US citizen, and intend to pursue a 4-year undergraduate degree. Application includes three letters of recommendation. Awards are between $2,500 & $10,000. Deadline is January 17th. For more information, please visit their website.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; 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 Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. For all details, please click here. Deadline is January 22nd.
Discover Scholarships
Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. To sign-up, click here.
2019 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Application
The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life. Applicant must be a Senior; Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: minimum of B+ average; Ranked in the top 25% of class;ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading); Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport; Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports; Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application. All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA State Liaison by January 31st. For more information, please visit their website or download the application.
Unigo I Have a Dream Scholarship
This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. For more information and to apply, visit Unigo's website. Deadline is January 31st.
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding CTE students in Utah. The scholarships/awards are sponsored by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) with funds provided by participating higher education institutions. The award amount varies by institution. Students seeking a one-year certificate, or a two-year associate or technical degree or students seeking to be a teacher in a CTE area (four-year program) are eligible to apply.
Please visit their website for a list of participating institutions, award amounts and criteria for these scholarships. Deadline is January 31st.
February
Final freshmen scholarship application deadline for SLCC, UVU and Westminster is February 1st
University of Utah Financial Aid Priority Date for Need-Based Scholarships is February 1st
Student ambassador application deadline for UVU, SUU, SLCC and Weber is February 1st
2020 Regents' Scholarship Final Deadline is February 3rd
2020 New Century Scholarship Deadline is February 3rd
Salt Lake Community College Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen Scholarships are for students who will be graduating from high school or earning a GED in 2020 or for those who have not previously taken college courses and will not be taking a college course on campus until Fall 2020 (returned missionaries, new adult learners, etc). Applications will be open: November 15, 2019 – February 1, 2020. For all details and qualifications, please click here.
COMPU Leaders - Computer Science Full Tuition Scholarship Program, University of Utah
The COMPU Leaders scholarship Program offers full-tuition for five or more incoming computer science students demonstrating financial need. This program is designed to support students in their academic and career goals through:
A pre-college bridge program; Mentoring from computer science faculty; Weekly peer group seminars; Leadership roles in the school; Giving back to the community; and Pathways to employment. For more information, visit their website or e-mail them at compu@utah.edu. To apply for the scholarship, first apply for admission to the University of Utah. Then fill out the FAFSA (to show financial need). And lastly apply to the COMPU Scholarship at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/16822
You will need to write a 400-700 word essay describing how the CompU Leaders program's focus on mentorship, leadership, and teamwork will help you develop your passion for computer science, what unique contributions you will bring to the program, and how success in this field will benefit your community. Deadline is February 1st.
Park City Elks Lodge Student Scholarship Program
This program is open to all high school seniors planning on a technical or vocational education or students with special needs. Alternative/Vocational applications can be requested from Elena Thibeault in the Student Center. These applications are due to local lodge by February 3rd.
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. For all the details, please visit their website. Deadline is February 12th.
Pathable Scholarship 2020 - Women in Computer Science
Pathable, an event website and mobile conference app developer based in Seattle with offices around the world, is offering its third annual $1,000 scholarship to a female student going into their freshman year of college or a female student who is currently enrolled in a computer science or computer related degree from an accredited university. The scholarship will be awarded each year in February. Application due date is February 15, 2020 For all scholarship details, please click here.
Huntsman School of Business-Utah State University - Huntsman Scholar Scholarship
Students are selected through a rigorous application process that includes written and video essays and letters of recommendation. Each application is reviewed by at least two program faculty mentors. Selection criteria include academic record, ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and career focus. For all details, please click here. Priority deadline is February 15th.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Wells Fargo Scholarship
Must be of Hispanic Heritage. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL of a scholarship cycle (year). U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA). Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable). All majors and graduate fields accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors. Deadline is February 15th. For more information, please click here.
William Browning Scholarship (University of Utah)
Scholarship Award is $6,000 per year. Up to ten scholarships are awarded annually. Once awarded the scholarship renews for up to 8 semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa. Students must major in and follow the program for Mining Engineering. After one year in the program students with a 3.4 cumulative gpa or higher are eligible for the Distinguished Browning Award of $7500 per year. For more information and to apply, please click here. Priority Deadline is February 15th.
SCAD Challenge Film Competition
For Juniors and Seniors. Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge categories are 2D design; 3D design and modeling; Animation and game design; Fashion; Film; Graphic design; Performing arts; Photography and Writing. Deadline is February 17th. Please click here for more information.
Poster Contest for High School Students
High school students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference". First Prize - $1000; Second Prize - $500; Third Prize - $250; Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each. For all details, please click here. Deadline is February 18th.
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program
For Seniors who attend a high school in Davis, Salt Lake, Weber or Utah County. Plan to attend accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program. Needs to have ACT 27+ and GPA of 3.5+. Will be submitting an essay and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline is February 5th. For more information, please click here.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in Spring 2020. Deadline is February 20, 2020. For all details, please click here.
University of Utah - Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center offers a variety of scholarships. Descriptions of each scholarship are listed on their website and all scholarship applications must meet individual scholarship requirements as well as the general qualifications. The typical application period is February - March of each year and awards are provided for the next academic year.
High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Do you want to explore innovative and creative entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that could change the world? The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) is your opportunity to showcase your innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, and win $30,000 in cash and prizes. For all details, please click here. Deadline is February 19th.
The Richards Institute Ethics Scholarships
$1000 scholarship for high school seniors who will attend Weber State University. The winners will be selected based on academic performance and a 500 word essay on ethics. The deadline for application is February 28, 2020. For more information, please visit their website.
Unigo Sweet & Simple Scholarship
This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is February 28th. For information, please visit Unigo's website.
University of Utah Financial Aid Priority Date for Need-Based Scholarships is February 1st
Student ambassador application deadline for UVU, SUU, SLCC and Weber is February 1st
2020 Regents' Scholarship Final Deadline is February 3rd
2020 New Century Scholarship Deadline is February 3rd
Salt Lake Community College Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen Scholarships are for students who will be graduating from high school or earning a GED in 2020 or for those who have not previously taken college courses and will not be taking a college course on campus until Fall 2020 (returned missionaries, new adult learners, etc). Applications will be open: November 15, 2019 – February 1, 2020. For all details and qualifications, please click here.
COMPU Leaders - Computer Science Full Tuition Scholarship Program, University of Utah
The COMPU Leaders scholarship Program offers full-tuition for five or more incoming computer science students demonstrating financial need. This program is designed to support students in their academic and career goals through:
A pre-college bridge program; Mentoring from computer science faculty; Weekly peer group seminars; Leadership roles in the school; Giving back to the community; and Pathways to employment. For more information, visit their website or e-mail them at compu@utah.edu. To apply for the scholarship, first apply for admission to the University of Utah. Then fill out the FAFSA (to show financial need). And lastly apply to the COMPU Scholarship at https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/16822
You will need to write a 400-700 word essay describing how the CompU Leaders program's focus on mentorship, leadership, and teamwork will help you develop your passion for computer science, what unique contributions you will bring to the program, and how success in this field will benefit your community. Deadline is February 1st.
Park City Elks Lodge Student Scholarship Program
This program is open to all high school seniors planning on a technical or vocational education or students with special needs. Alternative/Vocational applications can be requested from Elena Thibeault in the Student Center. These applications are due to local lodge by February 3rd.
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. For all the details, please visit their website. Deadline is February 12th.
Pathable Scholarship 2020 - Women in Computer Science
Pathable, an event website and mobile conference app developer based in Seattle with offices around the world, is offering its third annual $1,000 scholarship to a female student going into their freshman year of college or a female student who is currently enrolled in a computer science or computer related degree from an accredited university. The scholarship will be awarded each year in February. Application due date is February 15, 2020 For all scholarship details, please click here.
Huntsman School of Business-Utah State University - Huntsman Scholar Scholarship
Students are selected through a rigorous application process that includes written and video essays and letters of recommendation. Each application is reviewed by at least two program faculty mentors. Selection criteria include academic record, ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and career focus. For all details, please click here. Priority deadline is February 15th.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Wells Fargo Scholarship
Must be of Hispanic Heritage. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL of a scholarship cycle (year). U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA). Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable). All majors and graduate fields accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors. Deadline is February 15th. For more information, please click here.
William Browning Scholarship (University of Utah)
Scholarship Award is $6,000 per year. Up to ten scholarships are awarded annually. Once awarded the scholarship renews for up to 8 semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa. Students must major in and follow the program for Mining Engineering. After one year in the program students with a 3.4 cumulative gpa or higher are eligible for the Distinguished Browning Award of $7500 per year. For more information and to apply, please click here. Priority Deadline is February 15th.
SCAD Challenge Film Competition
For Juniors and Seniors. Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge categories are 2D design; 3D design and modeling; Animation and game design; Fashion; Film; Graphic design; Performing arts; Photography and Writing. Deadline is February 17th. Please click here for more information.
Poster Contest for High School Students
High school students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference". First Prize - $1000; Second Prize - $500; Third Prize - $250; Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each. For all details, please click here. Deadline is February 18th.
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program
For Seniors who attend a high school in Davis, Salt Lake, Weber or Utah County. Plan to attend accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program. Needs to have ACT 27+ and GPA of 3.5+. Will be submitting an essay and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline is February 5th. For more information, please click here.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in Spring 2020. Deadline is February 20, 2020. For all details, please click here.
University of Utah - Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center offers a variety of scholarships. Descriptions of each scholarship are listed on their website and all scholarship applications must meet individual scholarship requirements as well as the general qualifications. The typical application period is February - March of each year and awards are provided for the next academic year.
High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Do you want to explore innovative and creative entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that could change the world? The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) is your opportunity to showcase your innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, and win $30,000 in cash and prizes. For all details, please click here. Deadline is February 19th.
The Richards Institute Ethics Scholarships
$1000 scholarship for high school seniors who will attend Weber State University. The winners will be selected based on academic performance and a 500 word essay on ethics. The deadline for application is February 28, 2020. For more information, please visit their website.
Unigo Sweet & Simple Scholarship
This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is February 28th. For information, please visit Unigo's website.
March
SUU Scholarship application deadline for remaining academic scholarships is March 1st
Scholarship application deadlines for Dixie, Snow, SUU are March 1st
Sons of Utah Pioneers Scholarship
$500 Award. This scholarship will be award first, based on financial need, and second, academic and character worthiness. The applicant(s) will write a one-page essay explaining how our Utah Pioneer Heritage and Values should be relevant in today’s society. They may look to various sources for a list of these values, including on www.sup1847.com. The winner must attend one of the monthly chapter meetings where he/she will be introduced to the group, presented with a check, and read the one-page essay. Their parents or other significant person in their life are also invited to accompany them. The scholarship check will be made payable to the college, university, or vocational school. This means they must have already been accepted by their preferred school. Please submit your essays to Elena Thibeault in the Student Center by March 1st.
Youthlinc Utah's Young Humanitarian
One outstanding high school student and one outstanding college student will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship. One high school student and one college student will each receive a $3,000 college scholarship. Three high school students and three college students will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship for a total of $22,000 in scholarship awards to students who are working to make a difference wherever and however they can. For all details, click here. Deadline is March 1st.
Access Scholarship for Women (U of U)
Female Senior who is interest in math and science. Will have to attend summer program after senior year of high school. ACCESS focuses on a holistic review process. Academic and extracurricular experiences, letters of recommendation, GPA, and standardized exam scores are all considered, and no category receives higher weight. If your GPA is a 3.0, we still encourage you to apply. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Warner Bro. Entertainment: Animation/Hanna-Barbera Honorship
The Honorship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior enrolling in a college, university, or trade school to study animation. Applicants must have (1) a passion and talent for a career in animation; (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0 upon graduation; and (3) demonstrate financial need. Each cash scholarship will be for $10,000, disbursed annually in equal amounts over the course of enrollment. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to receive (4) consecutive, paid summer internships at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank while at university. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
TXT180.com Scholarship
Write a 500 – 800 word essay on: Why you want to go to college and what you are most excited for in the college experience. For all scholarship details, please click here. Deadline is March 1st.
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
This scholarship is for minority students who would like to study accounting. It is based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, community service, and their desire to become a licensed CPA. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Tall Clubs International
College bound Seniors who meet the height requirements of TCI— 5' 10" (178 cm) for women, and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men. TCI Foundation awards mulitple student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Create-A-Greeting Card
Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Contest submissions accepted from: May 31st, 2019 - March 2nd, 2020. Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool. The finalists will again be decided by voting! To submit your entry, click here.
South High Alumni Association Scholarships
These scholarships are available to any direct descendants (grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.) of a South High School alumnus who wish to attend Salt Lake Community College. The scholarships consist of half tuition for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Students must carry a minimum of nine credit hours. Scholarships are renewable for an additional year if students meet requirements during their first year. For more information and application, please click here. Deadline is March 2nd.
Joseph Morelli Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $500 to $2,500. You must be a high school or college student pursing a degree in STEM field (science, technology, engineering, math). You must have a demonstrated learning challenge (disability) of dyslexia, dysgraphia and/or dyscalculia. For all the details, please click here. Deadline is March 13th.
Jiffy Lube Utah "Teen Driver Scholarship" Program
For Utah students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school with with drivers license. Simply write a 500-word typed essay about what drives you now. Deadline is March 16th. For more information, please click here.
Doodle for Google
Open to all age. Create your own play on Google's logo. Deadline is March 19th. For more information, click here.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship
Academically outstanding high school juniors who demonstrate strength in character. Students from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four. Top 5-10% of your graduating class. The application opens in February of your junior year and is due in March 20th. For more information, please click here.
Design Your Success
Write a 1200-1500 word essay on how you plan to design your success in life. Award is $2000. Deadline is March 31st. To apply, please click here.
National High School Poetry Contest
Submitting an original poem of 20 lines or less. Deadline is March 31st. For more information, please click here.
Scholarship application deadlines for Dixie, Snow, SUU are March 1st
Sons of Utah Pioneers Scholarship
$500 Award. This scholarship will be award first, based on financial need, and second, academic and character worthiness. The applicant(s) will write a one-page essay explaining how our Utah Pioneer Heritage and Values should be relevant in today’s society. They may look to various sources for a list of these values, including on www.sup1847.com. The winner must attend one of the monthly chapter meetings where he/she will be introduced to the group, presented with a check, and read the one-page essay. Their parents or other significant person in their life are also invited to accompany them. The scholarship check will be made payable to the college, university, or vocational school. This means they must have already been accepted by their preferred school. Please submit your essays to Elena Thibeault in the Student Center by March 1st.
Youthlinc Utah's Young Humanitarian
One outstanding high school student and one outstanding college student will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship. One high school student and one college student will each receive a $3,000 college scholarship. Three high school students and three college students will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship for a total of $22,000 in scholarship awards to students who are working to make a difference wherever and however they can. For all details, click here. Deadline is March 1st.
Access Scholarship for Women (U of U)
Female Senior who is interest in math and science. Will have to attend summer program after senior year of high school. ACCESS focuses on a holistic review process. Academic and extracurricular experiences, letters of recommendation, GPA, and standardized exam scores are all considered, and no category receives higher weight. If your GPA is a 3.0, we still encourage you to apply. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Warner Bro. Entertainment: Animation/Hanna-Barbera Honorship
The Honorship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior enrolling in a college, university, or trade school to study animation. Applicants must have (1) a passion and talent for a career in animation; (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0 upon graduation; and (3) demonstrate financial need. Each cash scholarship will be for $10,000, disbursed annually in equal amounts over the course of enrollment. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to receive (4) consecutive, paid summer internships at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank while at university. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
TXT180.com Scholarship
Write a 500 – 800 word essay on: Why you want to go to college and what you are most excited for in the college experience. For all scholarship details, please click here. Deadline is March 1st.
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
This scholarship is for minority students who would like to study accounting. It is based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, community service, and their desire to become a licensed CPA. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Tall Clubs International
College bound Seniors who meet the height requirements of TCI— 5' 10" (178 cm) for women, and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men. TCI Foundation awards mulitple student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each. Deadline is March 1st. For more information, please click here.
Create-A-Greeting Card
Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Contest submissions accepted from: May 31st, 2019 - March 2nd, 2020. Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool. The finalists will again be decided by voting! To submit your entry, click here.
South High Alumni Association Scholarships
These scholarships are available to any direct descendants (grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.) of a South High School alumnus who wish to attend Salt Lake Community College. The scholarships consist of half tuition for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Students must carry a minimum of nine credit hours. Scholarships are renewable for an additional year if students meet requirements during their first year. For more information and application, please click here. Deadline is March 2nd.
Joseph Morelli Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $500 to $2,500. You must be a high school or college student pursing a degree in STEM field (science, technology, engineering, math). You must have a demonstrated learning challenge (disability) of dyslexia, dysgraphia and/or dyscalculia. For all the details, please click here. Deadline is March 13th.
Jiffy Lube Utah "Teen Driver Scholarship" Program
For Utah students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school with with drivers license. Simply write a 500-word typed essay about what drives you now. Deadline is March 16th. For more information, please click here.
Doodle for Google
Open to all age. Create your own play on Google's logo. Deadline is March 19th. For more information, click here.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship
Academically outstanding high school juniors who demonstrate strength in character. Students from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four. Top 5-10% of your graduating class. The application opens in February of your junior year and is due in March 20th. For more information, please click here.
Design Your Success
Write a 1200-1500 word essay on how you plan to design your success in life. Award is $2000. Deadline is March 31st. To apply, please click here.
National High School Poetry Contest
Submitting an original poem of 20 lines or less. Deadline is March 31st. For more information, please click here.
April
Cyprus Credit Union Scholarship
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: Is a Utah high school senior; Is a member of Cyprus Credit Union (see www.CyprusCU.com, membership eligibility required); Minimum grade point average of 3.0 the last two terms; Plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade school. Application process involves a youtube video produced by you: If I could teach high school students about money or finances and a one-page essay. For all details, please click here. Applications must be submitted between January 1st and April 1st to be considered.
American Fire Sprinkler Association
One-time award for high school seniors. This scholarship essay contest requires applicants to go online and read a short essay about sprinklers and fire safety. After finishing, they complete an eight-question quiz on what they just read. Each correct answer gives the student a chance at winning 1 of 10, $2,000 scholarships Scholarship winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received at the conclusion of the contest period. Deadline is April 1st. For more information and to enter, click here.
Church Hill Classics: Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Students submit an original creation within a digital image (e.g., photo, collage, art piece, poem, etc.), that expresses what they hope to achieve in their personal and professional life after college. Twenty-four finalists will be selected by Church Hill Classics and the public will vote to select 5, $1,000 scholarship winners. The recipient with the most votes will also receive a bonus matching $1,000 donation for their college or university's scholarship endowment fund. For all details, click here. Deadline is April 1st.
Signet Essay Contest
The Contest is open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools in United States. Must submit an essay on one of the topics listed on website. Deadline is April 15th. For more information, please click here.
Jiffy Lube "Your Turn Behind the Wheel Scholarship"
Essay - 500 words "What drives you?" For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver's Ed during the 2019-20 school year. Deadline: April 20, 2020 For all details, please click here.
The PreJax Foundation
Anyone with MS, or is the child of someone with MS, who will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time. For all details, please click here. Deadline is April 30th.
Unigo All About Education Scholarship
Award: $3000. This scholarship is open to any applicant who is 13 years of age or older and is a legal resident of the 50 United States. Applicants must submit creative, original responses to the scholarship question, using the online application form. Deadline is April 30th. For more information, please click here.
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: Is a Utah high school senior; Is a member of Cyprus Credit Union (see www.CyprusCU.com, membership eligibility required); Minimum grade point average of 3.0 the last two terms; Plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade school. Application process involves a youtube video produced by you: If I could teach high school students about money or finances and a one-page essay. For all details, please click here. Applications must be submitted between January 1st and April 1st to be considered.
American Fire Sprinkler Association
One-time award for high school seniors. This scholarship essay contest requires applicants to go online and read a short essay about sprinklers and fire safety. After finishing, they complete an eight-question quiz on what they just read. Each correct answer gives the student a chance at winning 1 of 10, $2,000 scholarships Scholarship winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received at the conclusion of the contest period. Deadline is April 1st. For more information and to enter, click here.
Church Hill Classics: Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Students submit an original creation within a digital image (e.g., photo, collage, art piece, poem, etc.), that expresses what they hope to achieve in their personal and professional life after college. Twenty-four finalists will be selected by Church Hill Classics and the public will vote to select 5, $1,000 scholarship winners. The recipient with the most votes will also receive a bonus matching $1,000 donation for their college or university's scholarship endowment fund. For all details, click here. Deadline is April 1st.
Signet Essay Contest
The Contest is open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools in United States. Must submit an essay on one of the topics listed on website. Deadline is April 15th. For more information, please click here.
Jiffy Lube "Your Turn Behind the Wheel Scholarship"
Essay - 500 words "What drives you?" For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver's Ed during the 2019-20 school year. Deadline: April 20, 2020 For all details, please click here.
The PreJax Foundation
Anyone with MS, or is the child of someone with MS, who will be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time. For all details, please click here. Deadline is April 30th.
Unigo All About Education Scholarship
Award: $3000. This scholarship is open to any applicant who is 13 years of age or older and is a legal resident of the 50 United States. Applicants must submit creative, original responses to the scholarship question, using the online application form. Deadline is April 30th. For more information, please click here.
May
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship
The $1000.00 Pureland Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations. Recipients are chosen on their ability to describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in today’s world and why this is the path they have chosen. For all details, please click here. Deadline is May 1st.
Chopin Foundation of the US: Scholarship Program for Young American Pianists
Renewable scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year on a competitive basis to outstanding young American pianists who demonstrate a special affinity for the interpretation of Frédéric Chopin’s music. In addition, the Scholarship Committee may grant half-awards in the amount of $500 to qualified applicants. For all details, please click here. Deadline is May 15th.
Ayn Rand Institute "The Fountainhead" Essay Contest - (Juniors and Seniors)
Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th grade; essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1600 words in length. Deadline is May 30th. For more information, please click here.
Unigo Fifth Month Scholarship
Award $1,500. This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2025) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is May 31st. For more information, please click here.
The $1000.00 Pureland Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations. Recipients are chosen on their ability to describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in today’s world and why this is the path they have chosen. For all details, please click here. Deadline is May 1st.
Chopin Foundation of the US: Scholarship Program for Young American Pianists
Renewable scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year on a competitive basis to outstanding young American pianists who demonstrate a special affinity for the interpretation of Frédéric Chopin’s music. In addition, the Scholarship Committee may grant half-awards in the amount of $500 to qualified applicants. For all details, please click here. Deadline is May 15th.
Ayn Rand Institute "The Fountainhead" Essay Contest - (Juniors and Seniors)
Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th grade; essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1600 words in length. Deadline is May 30th. For more information, please click here.
Unigo Fifth Month Scholarship
Award $1,500. This award is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2025) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is May 31st. For more information, please click here.
June
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Program
To be considered, applicant must be currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School, OR actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber program. Applications are accepted from January 1st through June 1st each year. For all details, please click here.
Khan Academy Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Ages 13-18, create a short (under three minutes) video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. If you win, you’ll receive the $250,000 college scholarship, your teacher will receive a $50,000 prize, and your school will get a new $100,000 science lab! Deadline is June 15th. For more information and to apply, click here.
BigSun Scholarship
High school senior currently involved in some sport in high school.
Short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
The Silver Law Firm Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated to helping the scholarship winner pay for a college, graduate school, law school degree or criminal justice degree. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. You must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a college or university in the United States. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in the current or most recent education program you have attended. Need to submit an essay of not more than 600 words in which the applicant answers the question: How can our current criminal justice system be improved? Deadline is June 30th.. For more information and to apply, click here.
Unigo Do-Over Scholarship
This award ($1500) is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2025) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, click here.
SCW DREAMers Scholarship
Immigrant under the age of 25; Entered the United States before age 16; Have lived continuously in the country for at least five years. 3.0+ GPA. Must be college bound. Submit a 3 minute video on what sets me apart, what inspires me or why I'm pursuing my degree in.... Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, please click here.
From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship
Award $5000. Must be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident; Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Accepted as a full-time student at a 2-year, 4-year, or technical vocational college or university in the United States for the 2020-2021 academic year; Intent to pursue an Education or closely related degree; Proof of strong academic performance, leadership, and community service, if applicable. Will be submitting an application and a short essay on "How have your educational experiences to date inspired you to become a teacher? What does winning this scholarship mean for your college experience and future career? " For more information, please click here. Deadline is June 30th.
To be considered, applicant must be currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School, OR actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber program. Applications are accepted from January 1st through June 1st each year. For all details, please click here.
Khan Academy Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Ages 13-18, create a short (under three minutes) video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. If you win, you’ll receive the $250,000 college scholarship, your teacher will receive a $50,000 prize, and your school will get a new $100,000 science lab! Deadline is June 15th. For more information and to apply, click here.
BigSun Scholarship
High school senior currently involved in some sport in high school.
Short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
- How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
- Has your participation influenced your career goals?
- Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
The Silver Law Firm Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated to helping the scholarship winner pay for a college, graduate school, law school degree or criminal justice degree. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. You must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a college or university in the United States. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in the current or most recent education program you have attended. Need to submit an essay of not more than 600 words in which the applicant answers the question: How can our current criminal justice system be improved? Deadline is June 30th.. For more information and to apply, click here.
Unigo Do-Over Scholarship
This award ($1500) is open to all U.S. students who are 13 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2025) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. All students, regardless of academic merit or financial need, are encouraged to apply. The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who follow directions and submit applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topic. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, click here.
SCW DREAMers Scholarship
Immigrant under the age of 25; Entered the United States before age 16; Have lived continuously in the country for at least five years. 3.0+ GPA. Must be college bound. Submit a 3 minute video on what sets me apart, what inspires me or why I'm pursuing my degree in.... Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, please click here.
From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship
Award $5000. Must be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident; Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Accepted as a full-time student at a 2-year, 4-year, or technical vocational college or university in the United States for the 2020-2021 academic year; Intent to pursue an Education or closely related degree; Proof of strong academic performance, leadership, and community service, if applicable. Will be submitting an application and a short essay on "How have your educational experiences to date inspired you to become a teacher? What does winning this scholarship mean for your college experience and future career? " For more information, please click here. Deadline is June 30th.
July
Savor Summer College Scholarship
The Savor Summer College Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an essay of 500 words or less that answers the question, "How are you planning on using your summer vacation?" in order to be considered for this award. Deadline is July 1st. For more information, please click here.
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a "Flavor of the Month" for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet $1,500 scholarship. For all details, click here. Deadline is July 31st.
Graphic Design Degree Hub Creativity Scholarship
Applicant must be majoring full-time in a Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, Gaming, or Art program at a college or university. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. Fill out an application and Submit a .jpg, .png, or PDF of their artwork for consideration in the scholarship award. The artwork sample can be a painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, computer-generated art/graphic design/illustration, or mixed media. Applicant must submit one (1) cover letter and resume with two current letters of recommendation.
Applicant must write one (1) 500-1,000-word personal essay describing future career aspirations and interests in the graphic design field. Deadline is July 31st. Fore more information, please click here.
The Savor Summer College Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an essay of 500 words or less that answers the question, "How are you planning on using your summer vacation?" in order to be considered for this award. Deadline is July 1st. For more information, please click here.
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a "Flavor of the Month" for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet $1,500 scholarship. For all details, click here. Deadline is July 31st.
Graphic Design Degree Hub Creativity Scholarship
Applicant must be majoring full-time in a Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, Gaming, or Art program at a college or university. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. Fill out an application and Submit a .jpg, .png, or PDF of their artwork for consideration in the scholarship award. The artwork sample can be a painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, computer-generated art/graphic design/illustration, or mixed media. Applicant must submit one (1) cover letter and resume with two current letters of recommendation.
Applicant must write one (1) 500-1,000-word personal essay describing future career aspirations and interests in the graphic design field. Deadline is July 31st. Fore more information, please click here.
August
Scholarship application deadlines for LDSBC is August 1st
Red Olive Women in STEM $1000 Scholarship
In the 20 years Red Olive has been in business you can count on one hand how many female programmers have applied vs hundreds of males. Only 17% of computer science graduates are women which is troubling. Combine that with the fact that the United States is not producing near enough programmers to compete globally against China and India, and you have a problem in our industry. We clearly don’t have all the answers here, however we can try to help in our own small way.
The applicant must be a Female majoring in Stem Related Field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Statistics, etc.). Must be currently enrolled or planning a fully accredited university. To apply, submit an 800 word essay on How You Plan to Make the Future Better with Technology. Deadline is August 1st. To apply, click here.
Unigo Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you. Applicants must be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application; Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Submit an online written response to the question:
"OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!" (250 words or less).. Deadline is August 31st. For more information, please click here.
Red Olive Women in STEM $1000 Scholarship
In the 20 years Red Olive has been in business you can count on one hand how many female programmers have applied vs hundreds of males. Only 17% of computer science graduates are women which is troubling. Combine that with the fact that the United States is not producing near enough programmers to compete globally against China and India, and you have a problem in our industry. We clearly don’t have all the answers here, however we can try to help in our own small way.
The applicant must be a Female majoring in Stem Related Field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Statistics, etc.). Must be currently enrolled or planning a fully accredited university. To apply, submit an 800 word essay on How You Plan to Make the Future Better with Technology. Deadline is August 1st. To apply, click here.
Unigo Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you. Applicants must be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application; Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Submit an online written response to the question:
"OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!" (250 words or less).. Deadline is August 31st. For more information, please click here.
Ongoing Scholarships
COLLEGE PEAS SCHOLARSHIP
Are you a student with an NTA--a Non-Teenager Activity on your resume?
If so, click here for details on how to apply for this $500 scholarship!
Are you a student with an NTA--a Non-Teenager Activity on your resume?
If so, click here for details on how to apply for this $500 scholarship!