scholarships
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, 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. An essay is required.
Deadline: Feb. 20, 2019
Value: Multiple awards of $5,000 or $10,00
Eligibility: Graduating high school students who have promoted vegetarianism
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship
Create an account and submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that tells us the story of your life’s passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. This is not about how well you can make a film – simply show your passion and explain why you should be considered for a Live Más Scholarship.
Deadline: Feb. 21, 2019
Value: Scholarships range from $2,500 - $25,000
Eligibility: Legal U.S. residents who are at least 16 years old, on track to graduate.
Utah High School Entrepreneur Challenge
The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) is a competition designed to introduce and encourage high school students to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, offering $30,000 in cash and prizes. HSUEC is the high school version of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, one of the largest collegiate competitions in the country. Utah is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and we believe that some of the best ideas come from teens across the state. All high school students (or those ages 14-18 years old) throughout Utah may participate. Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea. The team’s submitted presentation should include the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype. After business ideas have been submitted, the first round of judging will take place online. Finalists, which will be announced online, will be invited to showcase their business ideas at the final event and pitch to a panel of prestigious judges. There is no restriction on the number of teams per school or community that can apply, compete and advance to the final round. Teams may not consist of more than five students, but there is no limit to the number of ideas a team can submit.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2019
Value: $30,000
Eligibility: Open to all Utah HS students, aged 14-18.
Response Marketing Scholarship
Are you a graduating senior who is a member of PTSA, NHS, LIA, DECA, or FBLA? Take the time to apply for this LOCAL scholarship. All you have to do is make a creative 30-45 second video finishing this sentence: "I am amazing because..." Include anything that will help Response see who you are! Videos should be sent to lwilliams@response.com. Include your name, high school, and club name in the video.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors who are members of PTSA, NHS, LIA, DECA, or FBLA. No other requirements.
MARCH DEADLINES
Youthlinc Young Humanitarian Award
This Award recognizes service-minded Utah high school juniors and seniors and undergraduate students with a $22,000 in college scholarship awards.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Awards vary
Eligibility: Open to UTAH high school juniors and seniors (see website for more)
Scout of the Year
If you are active in the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts program, look into this scholarship opportunity from VFW.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Prizes vary from $1,000 - $5,000
Eligibility: Must be at least 15-years-old, active in scouting, and in high school.
12th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Finalists will be decided by voting.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
Electronic Security Association Scholarship
Do you have a police, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT parent? Apply for this scholarship! Essay: "What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community." (500-1,000 words)
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Varies (Up to $7,500)
Eligibility: Must be between 15 - 20 years old. Must be a senior in high school. Parents must work in listed fields.
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
The National Press Club is pleased to announce that the late Richard G. Zimmerman, a member of long standing, has endowed a significant scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients will receive a non-renewable award of $5,000.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend college next year. 3.0 GPA minimum. Work samples, letters of recommendation, high school transcript, proof you've completed FAFSA, letter of acceptance from university you plan to attend.
Just 4 Kids Scholarships
Just 4 Kids Salon offers scholarships for prospective or current cosmetology students, and prospective and current hospitality, communications, marketing, public relations and hotel management students. An original 1,000 word article is required for each scholarship respectively. Please see the website for more details on each of these scholarships.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to students ages 16 and up. Scholarships will be awarded based on merit.
Regis L. Mullen Accident Injury Scholarship
Dallas personal injury lawyers Mullen & Mullen offer one $2,500 scholarship annually to a college-bound high school senior, or already enrolled college student (undergraduate or graduate), who lost a family member or whose family member they depended on was seriously injured or disabled due to another’s negligence, and this loss or injury is affecting the student’s ability to pay for or attend college. It is also open to a student who was injured or debilitated in an accident or injury caused by someone else and needs assistance to pay for school.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors, must be a U.S. citizen, minimum 3.0 GPA.
DevTeam.Space Scholarship
In order to apply for the spring 2019 scholarship, applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic: “How STEM careers Will Affect The World Over The Next 50 Years?”
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students in the United State who are at least 13 years old.
Adore Me Scholarship
The Adore Me Scholarship provides financial assistance, amounting to $1,000.00, to women who are pursuing a degree in business. Recipients will have demonstrated a strong ability to lead in their community and will have already started, or plan to start, their own businesses.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to women who plan to major in business and start their own business, must be graduating in 2019, minimum 3.0 GPA
Provo Ladies of Elks Annual Music Award Program
This competition will be held on Wed. Mar. 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Provo Elks Lodge. You must be able to attend this event and perform your musical talent. This competition is open to all forms of music (voice, instrument, etc.) This contest will be open to THE FIRST 20 APPLICANTS ONLY, due to limited funds. After the first 20, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order received. Mar. 5 is the application deadline. See Mrs. Blanchard for details on how to enter this competition. You must send a letter with intent to participate.
Deadline: Mar. 5, 2019
Eligibility/Rules: Entries must be a high school senior, Utah County resident, musical selections must be between 3 - 5 minutes long, music students of all fields are encouraged to enter.
Graf Orthodontics Scholarship
"We have the privilege of interacting with you during your critical high school years and we see the hard work and dedication you put in to be successful. Doing homework during appointments, planning your orthodontic visits around important test times, and fitting us in between your extracurricular activities are just a few examples. Dr. Graf believes in the importance of continuing your education, as he himself continued 10 years after high school to become your orthodontist.YOU, our incredible patients, are going places and we want to help!" This scholarship requires a 1,000 word original essay about "The Gift of a Smile."
Deadline: Mar. 14, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, graduating in 2019, who are current or past patients of Graf Orthodontics
Powerblanket Empower Manufacturing Scholarship
"If you have dreams in making waves in manufacturing/engineering and are from Utah this is an awesome opportunity for you. Powerblanket wants to support and encourage young minds that are ready to make a difference with the Empower Manufacturing Scholarship." The contest require a short video answering certain questions. See the website for more details on this LOCAL scholarship opportunity.
Deadline: Mar. 15, 2019
Value: $500 for juniors, $1,000 for seniors
Eligibility: Open to Utah juniors and seniors. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
2019 Youth Activist Scholarship Program
Have you stood up for religious liberty, racial justice, free speech, equality, and/or privacy? Apply for this scholarship for activists!
Deadline: Mar. 15, 2019
Value: $3,500 (multiple awards available)
Eligibility: Must have demonstrated strong commitment to civil liberties through activism, be a high school senior, minimum 3.0 GPA, or explain why your GPA is lower than 3.0, be a Utah resident
America's Freedom Festival at Provo Contests
Your students could win cash in the annual America’s Freedom Festival at Provo contests. Students are invited to create an original essay, art work, or present a speech on our 2019 theme: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom…of speech or of the press.”
Deadline: Mar. 16, 2019
Value: Varies -- Up to $600
Eligibility: Open to ALL students
Doodle for Google
What inspires you? Design a Google Doodle about it and you could win a huge prize! There are many different age groups, from kindergarten up. See website for examples, judging criteria, and more.
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2019
Value: $30,000
Eligibility: Open to all students -- see website for more details.
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2019
Value: Up to $6,500
Eligibility: For Utah students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school
during the 2018-19 school year -- This one is for licensed drivers.
HonorsGradU Design A Better Future Scholarship
Have a great idea about how to improve your community? Apply for this local scholarship opportunity.
Deadline: Mar. 23, 2019
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: You must be a graduating high school senior in the United States.
FIDM National Scholarship Competition
Do you belong to the next generation of solution-oriented creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters? Showcase your talent as you demonstrate a strong understanding of aesthetics and the ability to push your limits, in our 2019 National Scholarship Competition, featuring Celebrity Judge Kris Jenner.
Deadline: Mar. 29, 2019
Value: Up to $31,500, multiple awards
Eligibility: Check website for details
Lifeline for Youth Scholarship
Submit a short video responding to bullying, suicide, or substance abuse for a chance to win this scholarship.
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: Multiple $1,000 awards
Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors who are legal residents of the United States.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Calling all artists! Create some patriotic art work for the chance at a big scholarship from VFW.
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Must be a student in grades 9-12. Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship
"Montem Outdoor Gear understands the importance of learning and practicing healthy habits. We have created the Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship for high school, undergraduate or postgraduate students who are committed to a lifetime of healthy habits to receive a $1,500 award. To participate in this scholarship, you will have to create a piece of content between 500 – 1,000 words promoting a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle during high school, college or university years (whichever is relevant to you) and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. Please demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness and discuss why healthy living is a lifetime endeavor."
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: $1,500
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled in high school -- "passion for a healthy lifestyle is a must"
TVStoreOnline.com Scholarship
Comic Book fans, this one's for you! To enter into the running for our TVStoreOnline Scholarship, given away yearly, we require that students create a 3-minute video or infographic on our yearly pop culture topic: How have comic books changed popular culture?
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school in the United States or Canada.
APRIL DEADLINES
Freedom Credit Union Essay Contest and Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 - $1,000 based on academic performance and the quality of submitted essays. This contest is open to members of Freedom Credit Union in good standing, or open to students who are a direct descendant (child or grandchild) of a member in good standing. There are a few essays and a letter of recommendation required.
Deadline: Apr. 1, 2019
Value: $500 - $1,000 (varies)
Eligibility: Be a member of Freedom Credit Union or be a direct descendant of a member. Membership must be not later than Sept. 1, 2018. Open to seniors graduating in 2019. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. See Mrs. Blanchard for more info on this LOCAL scholarship opportunity.
Signet Essay Contest
Love reading? Choose one of five essay topics about Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and enter to win this scholarship.
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior. One essay per grade level may be entered, per English teacher. Must be a U.S. resident.
Jiffy Lube Your Turn Behind the Wheel Scholarship
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
Deadline: Apr. 18, 2019
Value: Up to $6,500
Eligibility: For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver's Ed
during the 2018-19 school year -- This one is for driver's education students.
Student-View Scholarship
Complete a survey, and you could win a scholarship! Student Insights is sponsoring this scholarship drawing for high school seniors who answer questions about colleges in their area.
Deadline: Apr. 22, 2019
Value: Multiple awards available -- up to $4,000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors
Ortho Dermatologics Scholarships
Have you been diagnosed with and treated for a skin condition? Check out this scholarship opportunity! Multiple awards available. You must write an approximately 500-word essay responding to this prompt: the impact your diagnosed dermatologic condition has had on your life and personal experiences and the role your dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner has played in helping treat the condition. See site for more specific instructions.
Deadline: Apr. 26, 2019
Value: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Open to United States citizen living in the United States who at the time of application, have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited, nonprofit, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2019-2020. Have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition. Have been treated by a dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a dermatology practice. Used a prescription medicine to treat your dermatologic condition
Elevate Pest Control ROFL Scholarship
Welcome to the Utah/Colorado ROFL (rolling on floor laughing) scholarship! At Elevate Pest Control we believe school is important, but paying for school is not always easy. We want to give back to the community by providing this scholarship to any high school senior or college freshman from the Utah or Colorado area. Take a quick break from your studies and create something funny for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Apr. 30, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior from Utah or Colorado
MAY DEADLINES
Rover Scholarship
In 400 - 500 words, answer the following question: Has technology caused you to feel more included in your community, or excluded?
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a 3.0 minimum GPA
The Paradigm Challenege
Think you and your friends have what it takes to change the world? Sign up for this scholarship opportunity. They want your best ideas about how to make the world a better place. You can enter as an individual or as a team.
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Value: Up to $100,000
Eligibility: Open to students aged 4-18.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship
The Bryon Cameron Education Foundation has opened up applications to the high-school graduating Class of 2020 for the Cameron Impact Scholarship (merit-based, full-tuition). A Cameron Impact Scholar must show evidence of strong academics (3.7 unweighted GPA or higher), leadership, community service, participation in extracurriculars, and a desire to make positive impact on the world around them.
Deadline: May 24, 2019
Value: Full Tuition
Eligibility: Must be graduating with class of 2020, 3.7 minimum GPA, see website for more
Unigo's Fifth Month Scholarship
Does the number 5 have some significance to you? Write 250 words or less explaining the number's importance and you could win the scholarship.
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Value: $1,500
Eligibility: Must be at least 13 years old, a legal U.S. resident, and enrolled in college by 2025.
Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship
Today’s art students are tomorrow’s fine artists. Krylon Products Group is proud to invest in the future of art by awarding scholarships to help promising art students with rising tuition costs. The scholarship submission consists of a completed application form (attached), portfolio flash drive, artist’s statement, letter of recommendation and transcript(s).
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Krylon Products Group Clear Choice Art Scholarships are available to high school seniors (graduating before June 30, 2019) and college freshmen and sophomore students in the U.S. and Canada. Students must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or art school as a declared major in a visual arts program such as painting, drawing, sketching (excluding graphic design, fashion design, interior design, film, music or the performing arts).
JUNE DEADLINES
SelectBlinds.com Scholarship
"We want your innovative design ideas on how to create the perfect space, for you or someone you want to design for. Could be a dorm room, bedroom, office, she-shed or man cave; go crazy." See website for specifications on design plan.
Deadline: Jun. 14, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students registered at an accredited high school. 2.5 minimum GPA requirement.
BigSun Scholarship
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? Answer these questions in 500 - 1,000 words for a chance at this scholarship.
Deadline: Jun. 19, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior
From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Take advantage of this scholarship opportunity! "If you’re a high school senior about to start your first year of college and can clearly demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, then we want to hear from you!" You must write a 500-1,000 word essay addressing these questions: 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?
Deadline: Jun. 30, 2019
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year accredited university (will need to provide proof of enrollment). See website for more.
JULY DEADLINES
Bachus & Schanker Scholarship
Students have the opportunity to apply for one of the $2000 semiannual scholarships to be paid toward tuition for the upcoming semester. Each student must write an essay about his or her opinion(s) on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment. Students are encouraged to think critically about the right to trial by a jury, and other elements of the Amendment, and it how affects their lives.
Deadline: July. 30, 2019
Value: $2,000
Eligibility: Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, or full time student attending a four-year university in the United States who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.
AUGUST DEADLINES
Sugar Spun Run Scholarship
Do you love food? Check out this scholarship. You must write 1,000 words or less about one of these prompts: Your most memorable meal, a life lesson learned through food, if you could sit down to a meal with any person in history, living or dead, who would you choose, and why? Include the food that you would serve.
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to seniors who are full-time students at accredited schools. Work must be original.
MONTHLY/ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS:
Keys to Success
Download the new Keys to Success App to win prizes and scholarships!
Value: Varies
Eligibility:Varies
VIP Voice Scholarship
Join, take surveys, earn points, be entered to win.
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Must be at least 13 years or older
‘You Deserve It’ Scholarship from Scholarship Owl
Sign up and get automatically entered to win a scholarship!
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: U.S. resident, 16 years or older
Harris Poll Online Scholarship
Sign up and participate in online market research for the chance to win a scholarship.
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be 13 years or older, legal U.S. resident
ScholarshipPoints
Sign up and be entered to win a scholarship. You may participate in various surveys, etc. to earn points to win scholarships.
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: 13 years or older, legal U.S. resident
CollegeXpress
Register for College Xpress and automatically be entered to win a scholarship.
Value: $10,000
Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes
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.
Deadline: Jan. 2020
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Residents of the 50 United States, DC and the US Territories 16 years or older. See full rules for additional eligibility requirements.
*hyperlinks to all scholarships are included in the scholarship title. More complete info. can be found at the web addresses. Please remember to go over the eligibility guidelines thoroughly before applying, to make sure you qualify for the scholarship.
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, 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. An essay is required.
Deadline: Feb. 20, 2019
Value: Multiple awards of $5,000 or $10,00
Eligibility: Graduating high school students who have promoted vegetarianism
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship
Create an account and submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that tells us the story of your life’s passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. This is not about how well you can make a film – simply show your passion and explain why you should be considered for a Live Más Scholarship.
Deadline: Feb. 21, 2019
Value: Scholarships range from $2,500 - $25,000
Eligibility: Legal U.S. residents who are at least 16 years old, on track to graduate.
Utah High School Entrepreneur Challenge
The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) is a competition designed to introduce and encourage high school students to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, offering $30,000 in cash and prizes. HSUEC is the high school version of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, one of the largest collegiate competitions in the country. Utah is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and we believe that some of the best ideas come from teens across the state. All high school students (or those ages 14-18 years old) throughout Utah may participate. Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea. The team’s submitted presentation should include the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype. After business ideas have been submitted, the first round of judging will take place online. Finalists, which will be announced online, will be invited to showcase their business ideas at the final event and pitch to a panel of prestigious judges. There is no restriction on the number of teams per school or community that can apply, compete and advance to the final round. Teams may not consist of more than five students, but there is no limit to the number of ideas a team can submit.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2019
Value: $30,000
Eligibility: Open to all Utah HS students, aged 14-18.
Response Marketing Scholarship
Are you a graduating senior who is a member of PTSA, NHS, LIA, DECA, or FBLA? Take the time to apply for this LOCAL scholarship. All you have to do is make a creative 30-45 second video finishing this sentence: "I am amazing because..." Include anything that will help Response see who you are! Videos should be sent to lwilliams@response.com. Include your name, high school, and club name in the video.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors who are members of PTSA, NHS, LIA, DECA, or FBLA. No other requirements.
MARCH DEADLINES
Youthlinc Young Humanitarian Award
This Award recognizes service-minded Utah high school juniors and seniors and undergraduate students with a $22,000 in college scholarship awards.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Awards vary
Eligibility: Open to UTAH high school juniors and seniors (see website for more)
Scout of the Year
If you are active in the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts program, look into this scholarship opportunity from VFW.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Prizes vary from $1,000 - $5,000
Eligibility: Must be at least 15-years-old, active in scouting, and in high school.
12th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Finalists will be decided by voting.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
Electronic Security Association Scholarship
Do you have a police, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT parent? Apply for this scholarship! Essay: "What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community." (500-1,000 words)
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: Varies (Up to $7,500)
Eligibility: Must be between 15 - 20 years old. Must be a senior in high school. Parents must work in listed fields.
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
The National Press Club is pleased to announce that the late Richard G. Zimmerman, a member of long standing, has endowed a significant scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients will receive a non-renewable award of $5,000.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend college next year. 3.0 GPA minimum. Work samples, letters of recommendation, high school transcript, proof you've completed FAFSA, letter of acceptance from university you plan to attend.
Just 4 Kids Scholarships
Just 4 Kids Salon offers scholarships for prospective or current cosmetology students, and prospective and current hospitality, communications, marketing, public relations and hotel management students. An original 1,000 word article is required for each scholarship respectively. Please see the website for more details on each of these scholarships.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to students ages 16 and up. Scholarships will be awarded based on merit.
Regis L. Mullen Accident Injury Scholarship
Dallas personal injury lawyers Mullen & Mullen offer one $2,500 scholarship annually to a college-bound high school senior, or already enrolled college student (undergraduate or graduate), who lost a family member or whose family member they depended on was seriously injured or disabled due to another’s negligence, and this loss or injury is affecting the student’s ability to pay for or attend college. It is also open to a student who was injured or debilitated in an accident or injury caused by someone else and needs assistance to pay for school.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors, must be a U.S. citizen, minimum 3.0 GPA.
DevTeam.Space Scholarship
In order to apply for the spring 2019 scholarship, applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic: “How STEM careers Will Affect The World Over The Next 50 Years?”
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students in the United State who are at least 13 years old.
Adore Me Scholarship
The Adore Me Scholarship provides financial assistance, amounting to $1,000.00, to women who are pursuing a degree in business. Recipients will have demonstrated a strong ability to lead in their community and will have already started, or plan to start, their own businesses.
Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to women who plan to major in business and start their own business, must be graduating in 2019, minimum 3.0 GPA
Provo Ladies of Elks Annual Music Award Program
This competition will be held on Wed. Mar. 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Provo Elks Lodge. You must be able to attend this event and perform your musical talent. This competition is open to all forms of music (voice, instrument, etc.) This contest will be open to THE FIRST 20 APPLICANTS ONLY, due to limited funds. After the first 20, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order received. Mar. 5 is the application deadline. See Mrs. Blanchard for details on how to enter this competition. You must send a letter with intent to participate.
Deadline: Mar. 5, 2019
Eligibility/Rules: Entries must be a high school senior, Utah County resident, musical selections must be between 3 - 5 minutes long, music students of all fields are encouraged to enter.
Graf Orthodontics Scholarship
"We have the privilege of interacting with you during your critical high school years and we see the hard work and dedication you put in to be successful. Doing homework during appointments, planning your orthodontic visits around important test times, and fitting us in between your extracurricular activities are just a few examples. Dr. Graf believes in the importance of continuing your education, as he himself continued 10 years after high school to become your orthodontist.YOU, our incredible patients, are going places and we want to help!" This scholarship requires a 1,000 word original essay about "The Gift of a Smile."
Deadline: Mar. 14, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, graduating in 2019, who are current or past patients of Graf Orthodontics
Powerblanket Empower Manufacturing Scholarship
"If you have dreams in making waves in manufacturing/engineering and are from Utah this is an awesome opportunity for you. Powerblanket wants to support and encourage young minds that are ready to make a difference with the Empower Manufacturing Scholarship." The contest require a short video answering certain questions. See the website for more details on this LOCAL scholarship opportunity.
Deadline: Mar. 15, 2019
Value: $500 for juniors, $1,000 for seniors
Eligibility: Open to Utah juniors and seniors. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
2019 Youth Activist Scholarship Program
Have you stood up for religious liberty, racial justice, free speech, equality, and/or privacy? Apply for this scholarship for activists!
Deadline: Mar. 15, 2019
Value: $3,500 (multiple awards available)
Eligibility: Must have demonstrated strong commitment to civil liberties through activism, be a high school senior, minimum 3.0 GPA, or explain why your GPA is lower than 3.0, be a Utah resident
America's Freedom Festival at Provo Contests
Your students could win cash in the annual America’s Freedom Festival at Provo contests. Students are invited to create an original essay, art work, or present a speech on our 2019 theme: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom…of speech or of the press.”
Deadline: Mar. 16, 2019
Value: Varies -- Up to $600
Eligibility: Open to ALL students
Doodle for Google
What inspires you? Design a Google Doodle about it and you could win a huge prize! There are many different age groups, from kindergarten up. See website for examples, judging criteria, and more.
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2019
Value: $30,000
Eligibility: Open to all students -- see website for more details.
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2019
Value: Up to $6,500
Eligibility: For Utah students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school
during the 2018-19 school year -- This one is for licensed drivers.
HonorsGradU Design A Better Future Scholarship
Have a great idea about how to improve your community? Apply for this local scholarship opportunity.
Deadline: Mar. 23, 2019
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: You must be a graduating high school senior in the United States.
FIDM National Scholarship Competition
Do you belong to the next generation of solution-oriented creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters? Showcase your talent as you demonstrate a strong understanding of aesthetics and the ability to push your limits, in our 2019 National Scholarship Competition, featuring Celebrity Judge Kris Jenner.
Deadline: Mar. 29, 2019
Value: Up to $31,500, multiple awards
Eligibility: Check website for details
Lifeline for Youth Scholarship
Submit a short video responding to bullying, suicide, or substance abuse for a chance to win this scholarship.
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: Multiple $1,000 awards
Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors who are legal residents of the United States.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Calling all artists! Create some patriotic art work for the chance at a big scholarship from VFW.
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Must be a student in grades 9-12. Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship
"Montem Outdoor Gear understands the importance of learning and practicing healthy habits. We have created the Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship for high school, undergraduate or postgraduate students who are committed to a lifetime of healthy habits to receive a $1,500 award. To participate in this scholarship, you will have to create a piece of content between 500 – 1,000 words promoting a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle during high school, college or university years (whichever is relevant to you) and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. Please demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness and discuss why healthy living is a lifetime endeavor."
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: $1,500
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled in high school -- "passion for a healthy lifestyle is a must"
TVStoreOnline.com Scholarship
Comic Book fans, this one's for you! To enter into the running for our TVStoreOnline Scholarship, given away yearly, we require that students create a 3-minute video or infographic on our yearly pop culture topic: How have comic books changed popular culture?
Deadline: Mar. 31, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school in the United States or Canada.
APRIL DEADLINES
Freedom Credit Union Essay Contest and Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 - $1,000 based on academic performance and the quality of submitted essays. This contest is open to members of Freedom Credit Union in good standing, or open to students who are a direct descendant (child or grandchild) of a member in good standing. There are a few essays and a letter of recommendation required.
Deadline: Apr. 1, 2019
Value: $500 - $1,000 (varies)
Eligibility: Be a member of Freedom Credit Union or be a direct descendant of a member. Membership must be not later than Sept. 1, 2018. Open to seniors graduating in 2019. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. See Mrs. Blanchard for more info on this LOCAL scholarship opportunity.
Signet Essay Contest
Love reading? Choose one of five essay topics about Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and enter to win this scholarship.
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior. One essay per grade level may be entered, per English teacher. Must be a U.S. resident.
Jiffy Lube Your Turn Behind the Wheel Scholarship
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
Deadline: Apr. 18, 2019
Value: Up to $6,500
Eligibility: For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver's Ed
during the 2018-19 school year -- This one is for driver's education students.
Student-View Scholarship
Complete a survey, and you could win a scholarship! Student Insights is sponsoring this scholarship drawing for high school seniors who answer questions about colleges in their area.
Deadline: Apr. 22, 2019
Value: Multiple awards available -- up to $4,000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors
Ortho Dermatologics Scholarships
Have you been diagnosed with and treated for a skin condition? Check out this scholarship opportunity! Multiple awards available. You must write an approximately 500-word essay responding to this prompt: the impact your diagnosed dermatologic condition has had on your life and personal experiences and the role your dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner has played in helping treat the condition. See site for more specific instructions.
Deadline: Apr. 26, 2019
Value: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Open to United States citizen living in the United States who at the time of application, have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited, nonprofit, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2019-2020. Have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition. Have been treated by a dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a dermatology practice. Used a prescription medicine to treat your dermatologic condition
Elevate Pest Control ROFL Scholarship
Welcome to the Utah/Colorado ROFL (rolling on floor laughing) scholarship! At Elevate Pest Control we believe school is important, but paying for school is not always easy. We want to give back to the community by providing this scholarship to any high school senior or college freshman from the Utah or Colorado area. Take a quick break from your studies and create something funny for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Apr. 30, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior from Utah or Colorado
MAY DEADLINES
Rover Scholarship
In 400 - 500 words, answer the following question: Has technology caused you to feel more included in your community, or excluded?
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a 3.0 minimum GPA
The Paradigm Challenege
Think you and your friends have what it takes to change the world? Sign up for this scholarship opportunity. They want your best ideas about how to make the world a better place. You can enter as an individual or as a team.
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Value: Up to $100,000
Eligibility: Open to students aged 4-18.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship
The Bryon Cameron Education Foundation has opened up applications to the high-school graduating Class of 2020 for the Cameron Impact Scholarship (merit-based, full-tuition). A Cameron Impact Scholar must show evidence of strong academics (3.7 unweighted GPA or higher), leadership, community service, participation in extracurriculars, and a desire to make positive impact on the world around them.
Deadline: May 24, 2019
Value: Full Tuition
Eligibility: Must be graduating with class of 2020, 3.7 minimum GPA, see website for more
Unigo's Fifth Month Scholarship
Does the number 5 have some significance to you? Write 250 words or less explaining the number's importance and you could win the scholarship.
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Value: $1,500
Eligibility: Must be at least 13 years old, a legal U.S. resident, and enrolled in college by 2025.
Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship
Today’s art students are tomorrow’s fine artists. Krylon Products Group is proud to invest in the future of art by awarding scholarships to help promising art students with rising tuition costs. The scholarship submission consists of a completed application form (attached), portfolio flash drive, artist’s statement, letter of recommendation and transcript(s).
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Krylon Products Group Clear Choice Art Scholarships are available to high school seniors (graduating before June 30, 2019) and college freshmen and sophomore students in the U.S. and Canada. Students must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or art school as a declared major in a visual arts program such as painting, drawing, sketching (excluding graphic design, fashion design, interior design, film, music or the performing arts).
JUNE DEADLINES
SelectBlinds.com Scholarship
"We want your innovative design ideas on how to create the perfect space, for you or someone you want to design for. Could be a dorm room, bedroom, office, she-shed or man cave; go crazy." See website for specifications on design plan.
Deadline: Jun. 14, 2019
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students registered at an accredited high school. 2.5 minimum GPA requirement.
BigSun Scholarship
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? Answer these questions in 500 - 1,000 words for a chance at this scholarship.
Deadline: Jun. 19, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior
From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Take advantage of this scholarship opportunity! "If you’re a high school senior about to start your first year of college and can clearly demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, then we want to hear from you!" You must write a 500-1,000 word essay addressing these questions: 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?
Deadline: Jun. 30, 2019
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year accredited university (will need to provide proof of enrollment). See website for more.
JULY DEADLINES
Bachus & Schanker Scholarship
Students have the opportunity to apply for one of the $2000 semiannual scholarships to be paid toward tuition for the upcoming semester. Each student must write an essay about his or her opinion(s) on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment. Students are encouraged to think critically about the right to trial by a jury, and other elements of the Amendment, and it how affects their lives.
Deadline: July. 30, 2019
Value: $2,000
Eligibility: Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, or full time student attending a four-year university in the United States who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.
AUGUST DEADLINES
Sugar Spun Run Scholarship
Do you love food? Check out this scholarship. You must write 1,000 words or less about one of these prompts: Your most memorable meal, a life lesson learned through food, if you could sit down to a meal with any person in history, living or dead, who would you choose, and why? Include the food that you would serve.
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2019
Value: $500
Eligibility: Open to seniors who are full-time students at accredited schools. Work must be original.
MONTHLY/ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS:
Keys to Success
Download the new Keys to Success App to win prizes and scholarships!
Value: Varies
Eligibility:Varies
VIP Voice Scholarship
Join, take surveys, earn points, be entered to win.
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Must be at least 13 years or older
‘You Deserve It’ Scholarship from Scholarship Owl
Sign up and get automatically entered to win a scholarship!
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: U.S. resident, 16 years or older
Harris Poll Online Scholarship
Sign up and participate in online market research for the chance to win a scholarship.
Value: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be 13 years or older, legal U.S. resident
ScholarshipPoints
Sign up and be entered to win a scholarship. You may participate in various surveys, etc. to earn points to win scholarships.
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: 13 years or older, legal U.S. resident
CollegeXpress
Register for College Xpress and automatically be entered to win a scholarship.
Value: $10,000
Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes
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.
Deadline: Jan. 2020
Value: $5,000
Eligibility: Residents of the 50 United States, DC and the US Territories 16 years or older. See full rules for additional eligibility requirements.
*hyperlinks to all scholarships are included in the scholarship title. More complete info. can be found at the web addresses. Please remember to go over the eligibility guidelines thoroughly before applying, to make sure you qualify for the scholarship.
Suggested scholarship search websites:
Do Something
Sallie Mae
Chegg
Cappex
CollegeXpress
Fast Web
QuestBridge
Scholarships360
StudentScholarships.org
Going Merry
Scholarships.com
Unigo
Tuition Funding Sources
UtahFutures
StepUp Utah
Scholarships for Women
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Additional Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Do Something
Sallie Mae
Chegg
Cappex
CollegeXpress
Fast Web
QuestBridge
Scholarships360
StudentScholarships.org
Going Merry
Scholarships.com
Unigo
Tuition Funding Sources
UtahFutures
StepUp Utah
Scholarships for Women
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Additional Scholarships for Undocumented Students
- Set up an account with one or all of the above websites. In most cases, you will then receive email notification of scholarships that you may have an interest in applying according to your profile.
- It is highly recommended that you set up a separate email account for these searches -- just don't forget to check it regularly.
Scholarship Pages for Utah Schools:
BYU
Dixie State
LDSBC
SLCC
Snow College
SUU
University of Utah
Utah State University
USU Eastern
UVU
Weber State
Westminster
BYU
Dixie State
LDSBC
SLCC
Snow College
SUU
University of Utah
Utah State University
USU Eastern
UVU
Weber State
Westminster
Our Scholarship Advisor Mrs. Blanchard would be happy to meet with you to talk about scholarships, applying to college, FAFSA, etc. She is in the Career Center Tues. - Fri. from 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Call 801-610-8161 to speak with her or to set up an appointment. She can also be reached by e-mail at mblanchard@alpinedistrict.org.
