Scholarship

NATIONAL: 2023 ELKS ASSOCIATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2023 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.

• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

• Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please choose Golden Spike Lodge #719 as your sponsoring Lodge

• Click here for more info and the application

*LOCAL* UTAH ELKS ASSOCIATION ALTERNATIVE/TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Utah Elks Association, is also offering a scholarship for high school seniors planning on a technical or vocational education or students with special needs. Alternative/Vocational applications are due to Anothony Uriona  (anthonyuriona@mail.weber.edu) by 6:00 p.m. on January 31, 2023.

Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please choose Golden Spike Lodge #719 as your sponsoring Lodge

Click here for the application! Or get a copy in Mrs. Adams office in the counseling center

*LOCAL* SUU Diversity Promise Scholarship

You must identify with one of more of the following demographics: Qualify for free or reduced lunch, first generation, homeless, black or African American, Latino or Latinx, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Native American etc.

Priority will be given to students who apply by December 1st

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*LOCAL* Northern Utah High School Art Competition

$24,000 in scholarships will be awarded

visit ogden4arts.org  or  call 801-392-6935

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Daniels Fund Scholarship Program

To qualify for consideration, you must:

* Be a resident and graduating from a high school in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, or Wyoming
* Be a citizen or permanent resident of the US
* Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0
* Have an ACT score of 18+ in each category OR an SAT Math score of 490+ and Reading & Writing score of 490+
* Meet financial eligibility through and AGI of $85,000 or less on the 2021 federal tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a dependent. 

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTED SCHOLARSHIPS

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*LOCAL* CTE Scholarships  
Deadline: January 28
Scholarship Value Varies
Seniors
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding CTE students in Utah.  HERE is a list of participating institutions and the number of awards available. Please see their website for information on the application process and scoring.

NATIONAL: AFA Teen Ahlzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship   
Deadline: January 31
Scholarship Value: $400-$5,000(many)
Seniors
AFA’s scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound students who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned from it. Winners are chosen based off of their essay scores.

NATIONAL: Sweet & Simple Scholarship   
Deadline: January 31
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Ages 14+
Write a 250 word or less essay about "Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you."

NATIONAL: DAR Scholarships: Multiple Opportunities    
Deadlines: January 31

*LOCAL* Utah Student Athlete Scholarships (UIAAA)   
Deadline: January 31
Scholarship Value: $2,000(6)
Seniors
Minimum Requirements for the UIAAA Scholarship: Applicant must have achieved the following: (a) minimum of B average (b) ACT score of 20 or an SAT score of 900 (Verbal and Math only)
Applicant must have participated in two sports each year for at least 3 years.
Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sport
Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application
Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the information is accurate
All materials must be postmarked to: UIAAA/NIAAA scholarship program, 199 East 7200 South, Midvale, Utah.

NATIONAL: Significant Challenge College Scholarship
$5,000
Awards Available: 3  
February 01, 2022
Each year Richie's Spirit Foundation awards $5,000 in college scholarships to three graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, character, and initiative in school and community affairs and merit academic achievement.  Applicants will complete an application form including a two part essay responding to the following prompts: "Briefly describe a significant challenge you have faced in your life.", "Describe how you overcame this challenge." and "Tell us how it has shaped you as an individual." Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and must have taken challenging courses throughout their high school career and demonstrated strong leadership roles within their community. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTED SCHOLARSHIPS

*LOCAL* Zions Bank Pays For A’s
Scholarship Value Varies
Ages 12-18
Hardworking middle school, junior high, and high school students in Utah and Idaho are paid up to $1 per "A" on their 2021-2022 report cards. (Sorry, “A-” grades aren’t eligible.) They’re also entered for a chance to win scholarship savings accounts.  36 awards of $500 each and two $1,000 accounts are given away each school year. A Syracuse High senior was just awarded a Grand Prize $1,000 scholarship!!!

NATIONAL: Youth Foundation Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarships
$4,000
Feb 1 - February 28, 2022

Established in 1968, the Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally worthy high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Hadden Scholars must be U.S. citizens matriculating at a four-year accredited college or university established in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate scholastic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

NATIONAL: Live Deliberately Essay Contest
$500
Awards Available: 2
February 16, 2022
The Live Deliberately Essay Contest invites youth around the world ages 14-18 to consider a selected Henry David Thoreau quotation and accompanying prompt. Contestants are asked to write a thoughtful essay that uses personal experience and observation to demonstrate how that year's quotation and prompt relate to their own lives and to the world around them. Like Thoreau, these young people use the power of their words to convey vivid stories, personal conviction and human compassion. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

NATIONAL: Corvias Foundation Scholarship for Children of Active-Duty Service Members $50,000
February 09, 2022
Corvias Foundation strives to support the educational goals of the children of active-duty service members. If you are a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and the child of an active-duty service member, you are eligible to apply for the Corvias Foundation Scholarship.

NATIONAL: Doodle for Google Competition
$30,000
February 26, 2022
Use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on how you are uniquely strong. Students can work with any materials they want, but all doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a .png, or .jpg. The National Winner's artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. He or she will also receive a $30,000 college scholarship; a $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization; a trip to Google headquarters in California; Google hardware, and fun Googley swag. The four National Finalists, who do not become the National Winner, will have their doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery. Each National Finalist will receive a $5,000 scholarship, a trip to Google headquarters in California, Google hardware, and fun Googley swag. All state and territory winners will have their doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery, Google hardware, and an assembly celebration at their school, as well as fun Googley swag. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

Click here for the MARCH SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER for more opportunities 

MARCH HIGHLIGHTED SCHOLARSHIPS:

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*LOCAL* Utah Jazz Scholarships   
Deadline: March 2
Scholarship Value: Full 4-year(30)
Recipients must be a graduate of a Utah high school and a person of color (Asian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, or Native American or Alaskan Native). Preference given to those with demonstrated financial need (regardless of FAFSA eligibility), and first-generation college students. Will need to be enrolling as a full-time student for the 2022-2023 school year. Admission to one of these Utah universities: Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, or Utah Valley University.

*LOCAL* Governor’s Honors Academy (Southern Utah University)    
Deadline: March 4
JUNIORS
Cost: $1,200
This program provides Utah high school students with an opportunity to learn, lead and interact with some of the foremost leaders in business, technology, humanities, science, education, communication, and social science. It is held at Southern Utah University from June 10^th-June 18^th this summer. Students must have a 3.75 GPA or higher. The cost of the Academy is $1200 for all expenses. Those participants who attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to SUU.  For more information, please visit their website or talk with Mrs. Adams in the counseling center

***Jiffy Lube Utah “Teen Driver” Scholarship   
Deadline: March 14
Scholarship Value: $1,500 (3) - $6,500 (1)
Ages 16-18 (licensed drivers)
For Utah students, already licensed, between 16-18 years old, currently attending a Utah public High School. Write 500 words expressing “What Drives You?” No GPA or ACT requirements. Great LOCAL opportunity!

***Jiffy Lube Utah “Teen Driver” Scholarship   
Deadline: March 14
Scholarship Value: $1,500 (3) - $6,500 (1)
Ages 16-18 (licensed drivers)
For Utah students, already licensed, between 16-18 years old, currently attending a Utah public High School. Write 500 words expressing “What Drives You?” No GPA or ACT requirements. Great LOCAL opportunity!

*LOCAL* Utah PTA Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
$1000 (4)
Qualifications :Applicant must be graduating from high school in May or June of the current school year.Applicant must be accepted to a college, university, or vocational school. Applicant must be a current PTSA/PTA member at a school with a PTSA/PTA program. Applicant must have at least 3.0 cumulative GPA .Applicant must fully complete the application with requested attachments. Scholarship must be used within one year. (Deferred admissions accepted. ) Applicants may receive only one (total) scholarship from Utah PTA, including all of its programs. Winners of this scholarship will be ineligible to receive additional leadership scholarships, etc. from Utah PTA. Winning applicants will be required to supply Utah PTA with their university ID, student number, or social security number for correct payment to their student account at the designated school.

*LOCAL* Keys to Success Paul Mitchell The School Ogden Scholarship    
Deadline: March 31
This is a $1,000 scholarship to Paul Mitchell The School Ogden. 25 points will be added to your Keys to Success account for applying, unless application is fake or incomplete. This scholarship is specifically for Clearfield High School students. To apply: log in to your KTS account, look for the "Scholarships" icon at the bottom, search Keys to Success, and choose the scholarship you want to apply for.

***Keys to Success Snow College Scholarship    
Deadline: March 31
This is a $1000 scholarship to Snow College. 25 points will be added for applying, unless application is fake or incomplete.
This scholarship is for Utah students. To apply: log in to your KTS account, look for the "Scholarships" icon at the bottom, search Keys to Success, and choose the scholarship you want to apply for.

***Keys to Success Westminster Scholarship   
Deadline: March 31
Keys to Success at Westminster College is a $2,500 annual scholarship ($10,000 total value over four years) available to high school seniors who apply and are admitted to Westminster College. Scholarship applicants are asked to provide 3 short answer responses and submit a FAFSA. *Students who cannot submit a FAFSA are eligible for scholarship consideration and should submit the scholarship application along with an application for admission. Scholarship requirements: - High school senior (Grade 12) attending a Utah high school - Apply for admission by the February 1 Regular Decision deadline - Submitted 2022-2023 FAFSA - Submit scholarship application

April Highlighted Scholarships:

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE CHS SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND THEIR APRIL DUE DATES IN THE TAB BELOW. 

Energy Pathways Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
(5) $4,000 Awarded to students pursuing a STEM degree at a Utah-based college or university
(5) $2,000 Awarded to students pursuing an energy-related trade degree or certification from a Utah-based trade school or technical college.
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 .
The Energy Pathways Scholarship application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2022.

BYU Management Society
Deadline: April 11
Multipule $500-$5,000
Applicants must be enrolled as a high school senior in a high school located in Salt Lake, Davis, Summit, Tooele, Morgan or Weber County.  Applicants must graduate high school in the spring of 2022 and plan to attend their first year of college by the fall of 2022 or plan to start their first year of college after religious or military service.  Scholarships can be deferred for religious or military service. Applicants must attend an accredited college or university, including trade/technical schools, within the state of Utah or a University sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on a full-time basis.  Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the applicant’s school of choice. This online application must be completed by midnight, April 11, 2022.

***Utah Farmworkers Scholarship   Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Value: Varies
The National Farmworker Jobs Program is available to farmworkers and their dependents and offers FREE Education, Career Development Training, Career Advancement Training, and Support Services for participants. Our Case Managers work with participants to prepare them for career advancement including job readiness training, resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills, and job searching skills. Futures Through Training has operated this program since 1992 and is adept at guiding participants through the process of attaining skills and looking for work. Education support can range from basic skills tutoring, ESL classes, and GED classes, to assist with college tuition, books, and supplies. If formal education is not what you are currently pursuing, we also support training to attain skills and credentials in areas such as Commercial Truck Driving, Manufacturing skills, Construction skills, Medical Assistance credentials, and other vocational skills. To qualify for the program, a participant must be an agriculture worker or a dependent, be low income, have the legal right to work in the United States, and have worked in agriculture within the last two years. This video has more information https://youtu.be/BfRt3MyjCXw.