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January Scholarships for Seniors

ONGOING UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIPS - ACADEMIC WORKS
We wanted to make you aware of an additional scholarship opportunity for your students. 

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship  is a generous scholarship to students who meet the criteria. It aims to help those who demonstrate a financial need through FAFSA and when possible, help students whose ethnic background is under-represented in higher education in Utah and those who are first generation college students. The scholarship may include any or all of the following: Full tuition and fees (for undergraduate Utah residents) up to 15 credit hours per semester, On-campus room and board (equivalent to a double occupancy room and 18 meals per week), Textbook allowance ($300 per semester) . Students must first complete the general University of Utah application to be considered. More information can be found at utah.academicworks.com. For more information, Contact: Office of Admissions, University of Utah,  admissions@sa.utah.edu, (801)-581-8761, admissions.utah.ed
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1-Jan THINK SCHOLARS PROGRAM Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors THINK project proposals are science and engineering ideas that span many fields from green technologies and practical devices to software applications. http://think.mit.edu/  Trip to MIT

4-Jan GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Seniors For students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need required. First 25,000 applications accepted. http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GERFScholarships.aspx  Numerous @ $10,000 - renewable.
 
4-Jan PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage . https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-inCourage-Essay-Contest.aspx  1 @ $20,000 1 @ $1000 5 @ $500
 
8- Jan 5 - Mar JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors must appy by 1 - Oct Monetary support to assist with music-related needs (tuition, training, or equipment), will perform on a live taping of From the Top and will participate in a Cultural Leadership workshop. For pre-college classical musicians who demonstrate exceptional musical talent, unmet financial need, and solid academic achievement. http://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/ scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-youngartist-award/  Up to $10,000
 
 9 - Jan Final Deadline RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM Seniors For African Americans who will make significant contributions to society. Based on academic excellence: exceptional leadership; community service; demonstrate financial need. November 1 deadline for all scholarships. January 9 final deadline. www.ronbrown.org  10 - 20 @ $10,000 for 4 years
 
10-Jan USU ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Seniors By filling out the application for admissions, you are applying for academic scholarships. Minum 117 index to be considered for academic scholarship. www.usu.edu/admissions  25 % resident tuition to full resident tuition
 
 10-Jan USU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For students attending USU whose parents are alumni of USU www.usu.edu/alumni/scholarships/  Award amounts vary
10-Jan USU AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Minimum 20 ACT, 3.2 GP, 108 index. Complete the Involvement Scholarship application. At the end of the Involvement Scholarship Application, students can choose to continue with the Ambassador Program application. http://www.usu.edu/admissions/scholarships/ambassador.php Renewable for 4 years, full tuition and fees
 
10-Jan USU DON CORBETT ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Senior Women This scholarship for women engineering students may be received in addition to other tuition scholarships. Incoming freshmen scholarships are offered by invitation only based on the information you submit in your university admissions application. http://engineering.usu.edu/advising/freshman-scholarships  About 10 awarded annually
 
10-Jan USU INVOLVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors Based on extra-curricular, community service, etc. activities. https://www.usu.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/   Amounts Vary
 
 10-Jan USU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors Must complete the FAFSA http://www.usu.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/#scholarships   Amounts Vary
 
10-Jan USU EASTERN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Seniors The Eastern Ambassador program is part of the Utah State University system wide student involvement program. Students wishing to become an Eastern Ambassador will apply through USU's Aggie Involvement Scholarship and Ambassador Program. https://usueastern.edu/scholarships/index  Amounts Vary
 
11-Jan ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Applicant must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Selection based on academic record and future plans, community service and leadership, and financial need. Must apply for FAFSA http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.htm l $2500 - $20,000
 
12-Jan ACT TEST On-time registration for the Feb 10 exam www.actstudent.org

13-Jan  YOUNG FILM MAKERS CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Each film submission should choose one or several of the following topics on which to focus the theme of the film: Water, Waste, Food, Transportation, Energy, Open Space and Ecosystems https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details/   $350 - $1000

15-Jan USU COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES QUINNEY SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Major in Natural Resources and submit essay. 3.5 GPA, 27 ACT http://qcnr.usu.edu/undergraduates/involvement/quinneyscholarship  $18,000 payable over 4 years
 
15-Jan WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION Seniors Write a one page essay, not to exceed 300 words, stating why the applicant is planning a career in government service. Include any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. www.gwcf.org  $500 - $5000
  
20-Jan C-SPAN STUDENT CAM Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-7 minute) video documentary on “THE CONSTITUTION & YOU”. Choose a provision of the U.S. Constitution and create a video illustrating why it's important to you. www.studentcam.org  150 awards totaling over $100,000

22-Jan ORANGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Seniors Applicant must be the dependent of a full- or part-time hourly associate of The Home Depot and its subsidiaries http://thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars/  1000 @ $2500
 
22-Jan YOUTH ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For Utah high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism http://www.acluutah.org/resources/item/559-youth-activist-scholarship  2 @ $1500
 
23-Jan BYU THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS Seniors Must audition for scholarships http://tma.byu.edu/admissions-andaid/financial-aid-opportunities/  $100 - $765 per semester
 
27 - Jan 17 - Feb 24 - Mar WESTMINSTER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS Seniors https://www.westminstercollege.edu/about/academic-schools/undergraduate-schools/school-of-arts-and-sciences/music-department/audition-information  audition information Award amounts vary
 
31-Jan ABPA HARRINGTON-ARTHUR ESSAY Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit an essay 700 - 1200 words in length addressing the current year’s theme pertaining to knowledge and understanding of how Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention help ensure safe drinking water. http://abpa.site-ym.com/page/Scholarship $1,000
 
31-Jan AWM ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit an essay of 500 – 1000 words in length based on an interview with a contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers. https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest   Award amounts vary
 
31-Jan LEROY W. HOMER JR. FOUNDATION Sophomore, Junior, Senior Must be a US citizen, be able to attain a FAA third-class medical certificate, and be willing to commit the necessary time required to complete the entire private pilot training program within a six month period. All fees and expenses associated with the private pilot course instruction will be paid by the foundation. www.leroywhomerjr.org   Award amounts vary
 
31-Jan NATIONAL AG DAY ESSASY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Official Topic: “How Will Agriculture Feed the World?” Compose an original written essay and/or video essay with limited guidance from adults, teachers or agricultural industry professionals. http://www.agday.org/essay-contest  $1000 each division
 
31-Jan NATIONAL MS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Seniors For children of people with MS or students who have MS. Based on: financial need, academics, leadership, participation in school or community, work experience, statement of education career goals, outside appraisal, unusual personal or family circumstances, ,essay on the impact of MS in their life. Must be a US citizen. www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship  $1000 - $3000 300 - 400 awards
 
31-Jan REDFIN SCHOLARSHIP - Seniors In 800 words or less, answer the following question:.Technology and big data are disrupting nearly every facet of our lives. Amazon disrupted the retail industry, Uber disrupted the taxi industry, and Redfin has disrupted real estate. What industry do you think will be disrupted next, and why? https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship  $2,500
 
31-Jan USU 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors Several different scholarships available for students who are 4-H members and plan on attending USU http://utah4h.org/htm/scholarships  Award amounts vary


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