COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 Applications are in the drawer
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 Applications are in the drawer in the Counseling Office MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY Deadline: April 2, 2015 (LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) DO NOT TURN INTO COUNSELING OFFICE, MUST BE MAILED TO MTN. VIEW!) Complete the application and include short essay (see application) Letter of recommendation Teacher evaluation form Transcript (ACT scores are included on the transcript) Need a recent photo KIWANIS CLUB OF PAYSON SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 17, 2015 Eligibility: Be a graduating senior enrolling in a college or trade school. Proof of enrollment can be delayed up to 3 years upon written request. Participation in service activities in the community, especially youth oriented. Must have study and career objectives and plans to achieve them. Financial need. (Those with full ride scholarships will not be considered) GPA of 2.5 or above throughout entire high school career. Essay (topic is on the application) COURTNEY OSBORN SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 17, 2015 Eligibility: GPA 3.0 or higher Female member of a high school sports team, dance or cheer. Write a personal statement Submit 2 letters of recommendation Fill out application in the drawer RAY & MAURINE HIATT Deadline: April 24, 2015 Eligibility: Graduating senior 2.5 GPA or higher Write an explanation of your future education plans, your career objectives, what scholarships or financial assistance you have received, and why you should be considered for this scholarship. NEBO CREDIT UNION Deadline: May 1, 2015 Eligibility: Student must be or become a member of Nebo Credit Union Student must be well-rounded, hard working and have proven commitment to academics Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Student should be active in community service and participate in extracurricular activities Student should demonstrate leadership skills and abilities Student should show they have defined career objective and the ability to complete their career plans Student should exemplify the credit union ideals of service and people helping people. Write an essay of 500 words or less (see topic on application), a transcript of grades and 2 letters of recommendation Fill out application in the drawer McMULLIN SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: May 1, 2015 by 1:00 p.m. Eligibility: Be a music student from Payson High Plans to continue on at a college/university and for whom music figures into that educational future in a major way. Type a response to the questions that are asked on the application. National Scholarships Quinney Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015 Scholarship Value: $4,500 for up to 4 years Requirements: The Quinney Scholarship at USU provides support to undergraduates who desire to better understand and contribute to a field involving natural resources. Go to www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/students/prospective-students/quinney/ for more information. NIAAA Scholarship -National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015 Scholarship Value: Requirements: Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b) ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Verbal and Math only) 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 application Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate All materials must be postmarked to the NIAAA Liaison Utah (January 31) Richard Barton, CMAA UIAAA 199 E 7200 S Midvale, UT 84047 [email protected] Go to http://www.niaaa.org/niaaa-awards/niaaa-student-athlete-scholarship/ for more information. UIAAA Scholarship- Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,000 Requirements: Applicant must have achieved the following: (a) minimum of B average (c) 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 sports Applicant must complete attached scholar 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 academic information submitted is accurate All materials must be postmarked to UIAAA/NIAAA scholarship program 199 East 7200 South, Midvale, Utah 84047. No later than January 31, 2015. Go to http://www.niaaa.org/assets/Scholarship-Application-2015-Fillable.pdf for more information. UAEOP Judy Anderson Student Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015 Scholarship Value: $500 Requirements: This scholarship is designed to assist business education students who wish to continue their education and pursue office related careers, preferably in the educational field. Go to http://uaeop.weebly.com click on Awards/Scholarships Bryan J Miller Silent Heroes Essay Contest (Sophmores) Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2015 Requirements: The Silent Heroes essay contest is now a statewide scholarship program sponsored by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, Mountain America Credit Union, and the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, KUTV, Broadway Media, and Media One. The scholarship program is open to all sophomore high school students within the State of Utah. The essays recognize outstanding individuals within the community who selflessly serve to improve the lives of those around them. High school sophomores nominate their hero/ine by writing an essay (1000 words or fewer) that describes why their nominee should be considered a Silent Hero/ine. The students use their essay to explain how their hero/ine has personally impacted their lives or how they have improved the community. Students can receive help writing their essay at the Salt Lake Community College Writing Center. Essays are due by February 1, 2015. The panel of judges is comprised of representatives from eight prominent community businesses. The best essays will be recognized at an awards dinner on April 23, 2015. Finalists will be awarded a scholarship from the Larry H. Miller Group and the scholarship money will be placed in a Mountain America Credit Union college fund at a high rate of interest until the finalists graduate. Herff Jones Believe in you Scholarship and Principals award. Scholarship Deadline: February 6, 2015 Requirements: This is a nomination scholarship based on leadership, academic performance and community service. These criteria along with a student essay question will be required. Please submit a resume to Mrs. White in the counseling office if you are interested in being nominated. Women’s Italian American Civic League Scholarship Deadline: February 11, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,500 Requirements: Write a personal essay describing: the applicant’s Italian ancestry & how this ancestry has influenced your life (max 300 words). Your essay is a critical part of the application. Tell us your story. Complete application, and write a summary of your educational goals and why you are the best candidate for this scholarship Go to www.Italianamericancivicleague.com for application and more details. BYU Department of Geological Sciences George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2015 Requirements : Must be a graduating high school senior Must enroll as a geology or earth and space science education major Must continue in one of these majors according to a progressive program Must maintain at least a 3.3 grade point average Must abide by all BYU standards of conduct. Complete the online application at https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3getFa7jgEq6Xe5 CTE Scholarship & Tuition Awards Scholarship Deadline: February 23, 2015 Scholarship Value: Requirements: CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are open to any graduating senior student who plans to get CTE training after high school. This training must result in one of the following: 1. 2. an associate's degree or less in a CTE area, or a bachelor's degree with a teaching credential in a CTE area. Candidates must be a legal U.S. resident, have senior status and graduate from a Utah-sponsored, public, secondary school before September 15, 2015. Please note that several colleges and universities also require a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Immediate employment after completing training program is a requirement for all potential award recipients. Employment goal must be clearly stated in the student's narrative. Address 1) what employment the student intends to seek and 2) how the student plans to obtain related employment once training is completed. Each nominee must complete all aspects of the portfolio. Mail or hand deliver application to the Utah State Office of Education. Applications must be postmarked by February 23, 2015. Please go tohttp://schools.utah.gov/CTE/main/Scholarships.aspx for information regarding the CTE scholarships. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Scholarship Deadline: Feb. 27, 2015 Scholarship Value: Requirements: For High school seniors and current undergraduates who plan to enroll full time at a fouryear college or U in 2015-2016 and who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Go to www.buickachievers.com for application and more information. U of U ACCESS Program for women in Science and Mathematics Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: $3,500 Requirements: Multiple awards available, addition to the $3,500, there is a $1,000 housing waiver for students who live on campus during the summer science course. Research Laboratory position during the first year at the U. Visit science.utah.edu for more information. U of U Sandra J. Bromley Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: Requirements: Four year award for tuition and fees One award for incoming freshman majoring in biology chemistry, mathematics, or physics & astronomy Minimum GPA of 3.00 The scholarship will pay in-state tuition for up to 15 credit hours per semester for 8 semesters Preference will be given to mathematics majors and to applicants from single –parent homes. Visit science.utah.edu for more information. U of U Freshman Scholarship in Science and Mathematics Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,000 Requirements: Multiple awards will be made to incoming freshman who declare a major in the college of Science Visit science.utah.edu for more information. U of U Eugene Loh Fly’s Eye Cosmic Ray Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: Four year award for tuition and fees Requirements: One award for an incoming freshman or current sophomore majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics & astronomy Preference given to chemistry, mathematics, and physics majors Minimum GPA of 3.5 The scholarship will pay in-state tuition for up to 15 credit hours per semester for 8 semesters. Visit science.utah.edu for more information. Susan W. Coda Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: Requirements: A one-time merit based scholarship to an exceptional Utah woman attending a college or university outside the state of Utah. The recipient must be a Utah resident at the time of application and have attended high school in Utah. Go to http://www.ucas-edu.net/documents/susan-coda-scholarship.pdf for more information and Application. NAEOP Special Needs Student Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2015 Scholarship Value: $500 Requirements: This scholarship is designed to assist a special needs high school student with an identified disability who will be pursuing a post-secondary program. The recipient of the UAEOP Judy Anderson student scholarship is eligible to apply for consideration for NAEOP Marion T. Wood student scholarship, which is valued at $1,000. Go to http://uaeop.weebly.com click on Awards/Scholarships. Utah Young Humanitarian Award Scholarship Deadline: March 18, 2015 DUE not POSTARKED Scholarship Value: one $5,000, one $3,000 and three $1,000 winners. Requirements: For students that excel at giving back to their communities. Go to www.youthlinc.org and click on the Young Humanitarian Award for more information Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 24, 2015 Scholarship Value: $5,000 overall scholarship award Requirements: go to http://yourturn2apply.com/UTothers.htm to apply. T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program Scholarship Deadline: March 27, 2015 Scholarship Value: The Teaching Incentive Loan (TIL) is funded by the Utah State Legislature. TIL recipients are required to pursue an educator preparation program, obtain educator licensing, and then teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. The TIL consists of a waiver (of tuition and fees at the Utah public institutions and $995.00 per semester at private institutions) to be used for a period not exceeding 8 semesters. The program is administered by the State Board of Regents. Go to http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/Loans-and-Scholarships.aspx. For more information. American College Foundation Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: From $1,000-$5,000 Requirements: go to www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org for more information. For Utah students 1618 years of age, enrolled in high school during the 2014-2015 school year. 2015 FAFSA Completion Open House Scholarship Contest Scholarship Deadline: April 20, 2015 Scholarship Value: $500 Requirements: To be eligible to win this scholarship…Students must attend a UHEAA FAFSA Completion Open House, complete and submit their FAFSA, and complete and submit a scholarship application at Facebook.com/uheaa in the FAFSA Scholarship tab. Jiffy Lube Your turn behind the wheel scholarship Scholarship Deadline: April 21, 2015 Scholarship Value: $5,000 overall Requirements: For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in drivers ed during the 2014-2015 school year. Go to http://yourturn2apply.com/UTdrivers.htm to apply. 8th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarshhip Scholarship Deadline: April 24, 2015 Scholarship Value: $10,000 + and have your design made into an actual card to be sold in our line. Requirements: Go to http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cardsscholarship.htm?utm_source=scholarship&utm_medium=faculty&utm_campaign=Scholarship for rules and to submit your entry. Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2015 Requirements: A multicultural scholarship program targeting students from high school through college and is designed to recognize and encourage academic accomplishments. Go to http://assets.fbmta.com/clt/dnny/lp/join/join_hfe_test.asp?Inputsource=hfe for information and to apply. Career Step Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2015 Requirements: Student must be graduating in 2015 Student must be graduating from a school on the list of approved Utah High Schools. Student must enroll in a Career Step program with the awarded scholarship Go to CareerStep.com/utah-scholarship for more information. Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,000 Requirements: For students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page. Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,000 Requirements: This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation carer path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. If you are interested please go to http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2015 Scholarship Value: $1,000 Requirements: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Sussle Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Scholarship Value: $1,000 No application or essay. Just contribute knowledge about stuff you already know. If you are a high school senior and a US citizen or legal permanent resident you could apply. For more information visit www.sussle.org/scholarship. UVU’s Computer Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: ? Scholarship Value: $6,000 Receive up to $6,000 tuition, fees and books each year in the computer engineering program, computer science program at UVU. Visit www.uvu.edu/financialaid/ to apply. Questions? Email or call Dr. Afsaneh Minaie at [email protected] or call 801-863-6391. UVU Ambassador LEAD Program Seventy-two single students receive a 2/3 housing scholarship to Ventana Student Housing. The Wolverine Ambassador LEAD Housing Scholarship is valued at $2,000, which covers 60 percent of the cost of rent, and is paid directly to Ventana Student Housing. Students are responsible for their own utilities. Before applying, please ensure that you meet each of the following requirements: You are admitted to Utah Valley University You have a 3.0 Grade Point Average Your transcripts have been received by UVU Admissions You have less than 90 credit hours You do not have a spouse or any dependents Ivory Homes Building Dreams, Ivory Homes Renewal Scholarship and Utah Opportunity Scholarship The Ivory Homes Building Dreams Scholarship, Ivory Homes Renewal Scholarship and Utah Opportunity Scholarship. Both of the Ivory Homes scholarships are scholarships offered to students that provide Service within the Latina/o communities. The Utah Opportunity Scholarship is offered to 20 new incoming freshman. The requirements for the scholarship is based on financial need, service and leadership. You can also find the announcement of the scholarships At: http://www.diversity.utah.edu/scholarships. Learn more about this and other events by visiting our website:http://diversity.utah.edu/new The Mikerowe WORKS Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Scholarship Value: We’re Lending Money We Don’t Have, To Students Who Can’t Pay It Back, To Educate Them For Jobs That No Longer Exist. That’s Nuts.” Here are the mrW Foundation’s current partnerships and scholarship opportunities for high school seniors wanting to learn a skill. You’ll need to write an essay, provide attendance records and references. You’ll need to sign The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge (Skills & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) and submit a short video. Here’s the good news – if you qualify, registered and ultimately selected, you could get 100% tuition paid for the course you select* (*check each school’s website for specific details, eligibility requirements and course information). On average, that’s $15,000 per scholarship! That’s IF you qualify and there’s no time like the present to find out. Click on the school of your choice for more information and registration. And don’t despair if you don’t see a school among these that works for your geographical area. Other schools are coming on board regularly so check back often! Go to: http://profoundlydisconnected.com/the-mikeroweworks-foundation-scholarship-opportunities/ Naval Reserve Officers Training corps (NROTC) Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Scholarship Value: Full tuition and other financial benefits worth up to $180,000.00. Requirements: Be a US citizen, at least 17 yrs of age and not older than 23 by June 30 th of the year you start college. Complete high school/equivalent certificate. ACT math score of 21 English score of 22 or SAT math score of 520 Critical Reading score of 530. Benefits of the NROTC: Free college tuition, 100% employment upon graduation, opportunity to lead and manage personnel, unlimited travel opportunities, 30 days paid vacation earned annually and excellent medical/dental benefits. Apply now: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Preps Magazine STEM Student athlete stars (Current juniors or sophomores) Preps Magazine is excited to be entering a new sponsorship relationship with US synthetic. We will highlighting some of these students with feature stories in the magazine, and we will be working with US Synthetic to create a college scholarship program as part of our agreement with them. We are looking for: Student athletes, meaning a relatively high achieving student who also excels at one or more sports. Boys and girls who are currently juniors or possibly sophomores. Planning to attend college with the intent to study in one of the STEM (Science, Technology, engineering, Math) fields. If you are someone that falls into this category talk to your counselor.
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