NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS 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
1-Nov BENNINGTON COLLEGE YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit poetry (a group of three poems); fiction (a short story or oneact play); nonfiction (a personal or academic essay) on-line to Bennington college. http://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards Award amounts vary
1-Nov ALPINE RECOVERY LODGE Essay Contest
Seniors and college students may apply for this local, bi-annual award. Essay contest on the topic, "how addiction has directly affected you." $1,000
Momre info at: https://www.alpinerecoverylodge.com/scholarship/
1-Nov 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
1-Nov U OF DAYTON SCHOLARSHIP Seniors For students planning on attending the University of Dayton See Barbara Goff in the Counseling Center if you would like to be considered. $10,000
1-Nov U OF U HONORS PROGRAM Seniors Priority deadline is Nov 1.Minimum 3.5 GPA to apply http://honors.utah.edu/admissions/admissionprocess/
5 Nov - NCWIT AWARD - ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING $500, laptop, trip and other benefits For GIRLS, grades 9-12, who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing and demonstrated leadership ability
http://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school
6-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
$1000- $5000 For middle school and high school students who have made a difference through volunteering over the past year. Once you have completed your application online you will need a recommender to complete a certification letter. See website for more info.
https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2019
6-Nov ANNE FORD & ALLEGRA FORD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD, be a US citizen. https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards 1 @ 2500; 1 @ $10,000
7-Nov GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Finding a solution to food production and consumption challenges us to examine how the future of food will impact our world. With that in mind, create a video, digital media project, or essay that addresses one of two questions. http://www.eftours.com/global-citizen All expense paid trip. Location changes every year.
7-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Grades 5-12 Describe a volunteer community service activity performed within the past year. Fill out the online application and turn into the counseling center by Nov 8. Judged on inspiration; effort; impact and personal growth. AMES may submit one student to compete at the state level. https://spirit.prudential.com/ State winners = $1000 and trip to Washington DC. National Winner = $5000.
7-Nov USU OPEN HOUSE Seniors Held at South Towne Expo Center 9575 South State Street from 5:00- 8:00 pm. Apply for admission before you come, and if you qualify, receive your scholarship on the spot. Bring transcripts and ACT score. http://www.usu.edu/admissions/openhouse
8-Nov OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION Seniors Provides scholarships and support to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youthleadership/scholarship-program/ 10 @ $2000
10-Nov DAVIDSON BELK SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For students planning on attending Davidson University http://www.davidson.edu/admission-andfinancial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
10-Nov MARYKNOLL ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay on the current year's topic. https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essaycontest/ $150 $300 $1000
14-Nov REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH - Society for Science & the Public.
$100,000 - $1,000 High school seniors: Over 300 scholarships awarded. You may apply if you have completed individual and independent science, engineering, or math research (team research is not eligible). More info here: sciencetalentsearch.fluidreview.com/
15-Nov JAMES ALA COX FOUNDATION for STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS
Camera or $2500 Seniors may apply. Four awards will be for video work and one will be for still photography. See more information on website: https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/
15-Nov FISHER & TALWAR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Minimum 3.0 GPAA 500 word essay on the following topic: Who or what is your inspiration for pursuing an education? http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/ $1,000
15-Nov INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Seniors Awards for independent research in science, math, engineering and medicine. Selection process includes: research report evaluated by 3 or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers; evaluation of entry form; review of high school transcripts. https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron- Over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships
15-Nov SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Seniors Based on academics, leadership, service,and communication https://seattleu.edu/sullivan/ Full tuition, room and board
15-Nov UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (SOMOS) Seniors Must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma; reside in Utah and be of Hispanic/Latino descent. Recognizes academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity, and have financial need. http://somosfoundationutah.org Amounts Vary
20-Nov JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Up to $40,000/year for 4 years Seniors who are high-achieving, have financial need and who seek to attend the nation's best 4-year colleges and universities may apply. Must have 3.5 GPA minimum and excellent test scores. Done with Common App. More info here:
http://www.jkcf.or g/scholarshipprograms/collegescholarship/
20-Nov BACHUS & SCHANKER LLC SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 High school seniors accepted to and planning to attend a four-year university, or college undergrads attending a 4-year university may apply. Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. Submit by email. https://www.color adolaw.net/scholarship/
27-Nov ELKS “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Judged on scholarships, leadership, and financial need. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 2@ $50,000 2 @ $40,000 2 @ $30,000 14 @ $20,000 480@ $4000
28-Nov WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have an identifiable disability and a minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171009005229/en/Wells-Fargo-Invites-Students-Apply-Disability-Scholarships $2500 Renewable
29-Nov DANIEL'S FUND SCHOLARSHIP Varies depending on need Seniors who have financial need, have taken the ACT by Oct 24th with a score of 17 or higher, and are planning to attend a four year school may visit the website to see if they qualify for this four year scholarship. Sixteen scholarships available for Utah seniors.
http://www.daniel sfund.org/Scholars hips/Index.asp
1-Dec LAMBER-GOODNOW INJURY LAW TEAM EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors Tell how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking. Minimum 2.8 GPA 500 -750 words http://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/#college 2 @ $1000
30-Nov UNITED STATES HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP $1,000-$500 Seniors only. United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders. 250-500 word description and 500-750 word essay on the future of Hispanics in America. Must be accepted for enrollment as full-time student in 4 or 2 year institution. More info here: https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-now-available-for-2019-2020/
30-Nov ANDREW FLUSCHE SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any other encounter. http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ $500
30-Nov SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM Seniors Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record (min. 3.7 GPA), demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, and financial need. https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ 5 @ $5000
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
1-Nov BENNINGTON COLLEGE YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit poetry (a group of three poems); fiction (a short story or oneact play); nonfiction (a personal or academic essay) on-line to Bennington college. http://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards Award amounts vary
1-Nov ALPINE RECOVERY LODGE Essay Contest
Seniors and college students may apply for this local, bi-annual award. Essay contest on the topic, "how addiction has directly affected you." $1,000
Momre info at: https://www.alpinerecoverylodge.com/scholarship/
1-Nov 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
1-Nov U OF DAYTON SCHOLARSHIP Seniors For students planning on attending the University of Dayton See Barbara Goff in the Counseling Center if you would like to be considered. $10,000
1-Nov U OF U HONORS PROGRAM Seniors Priority deadline is Nov 1.Minimum 3.5 GPA to apply http://honors.utah.edu/admissions/admissionprocess/
5 Nov - NCWIT AWARD - ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING $500, laptop, trip and other benefits For GIRLS, grades 9-12, who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing and demonstrated leadership ability
http://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school
6-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
$1000- $5000 For middle school and high school students who have made a difference through volunteering over the past year. Once you have completed your application online you will need a recommender to complete a certification letter. See website for more info.
https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2019
6-Nov ANNE FORD & ALLEGRA FORD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD, be a US citizen. https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards 1 @ 2500; 1 @ $10,000
7-Nov GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Finding a solution to food production and consumption challenges us to examine how the future of food will impact our world. With that in mind, create a video, digital media project, or essay that addresses one of two questions. http://www.eftours.com/global-citizen All expense paid trip. Location changes every year.
7-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Grades 5-12 Describe a volunteer community service activity performed within the past year. Fill out the online application and turn into the counseling center by Nov 8. Judged on inspiration; effort; impact and personal growth. AMES may submit one student to compete at the state level. https://spirit.prudential.com/ State winners = $1000 and trip to Washington DC. National Winner = $5000.
7-Nov USU OPEN HOUSE Seniors Held at South Towne Expo Center 9575 South State Street from 5:00- 8:00 pm. Apply for admission before you come, and if you qualify, receive your scholarship on the spot. Bring transcripts and ACT score. http://www.usu.edu/admissions/openhouse
8-Nov OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION Seniors Provides scholarships and support to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youthleadership/scholarship-program/ 10 @ $2000
10-Nov DAVIDSON BELK SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For students planning on attending Davidson University http://www.davidson.edu/admission-andfinancial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
10-Nov MARYKNOLL ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay on the current year's topic. https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essaycontest/ $150 $300 $1000
14-Nov REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH - Society for Science & the Public.
$100,000 - $1,000 High school seniors: Over 300 scholarships awarded. You may apply if you have completed individual and independent science, engineering, or math research (team research is not eligible). More info here: sciencetalentsearch.fluidreview.com/
15-Nov JAMES ALA COX FOUNDATION for STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS
Camera or $2500 Seniors may apply. Four awards will be for video work and one will be for still photography. See more information on website: https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/
15-Nov FISHER & TALWAR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Minimum 3.0 GPAA 500 word essay on the following topic: Who or what is your inspiration for pursuing an education? http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/ $1,000
15-Nov INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Seniors Awards for independent research in science, math, engineering and medicine. Selection process includes: research report evaluated by 3 or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers; evaluation of entry form; review of high school transcripts. https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron- Over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships
15-Nov SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Seniors Based on academics, leadership, service,and communication https://seattleu.edu/sullivan/ Full tuition, room and board
15-Nov UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (SOMOS) Seniors Must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma; reside in Utah and be of Hispanic/Latino descent. Recognizes academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity, and have financial need. http://somosfoundationutah.org Amounts Vary
20-Nov JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Up to $40,000/year for 4 years Seniors who are high-achieving, have financial need and who seek to attend the nation's best 4-year colleges and universities may apply. Must have 3.5 GPA minimum and excellent test scores. Done with Common App. More info here:
http://www.jkcf.or g/scholarshipprograms/collegescholarship/
20-Nov BACHUS & SCHANKER LLC SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 High school seniors accepted to and planning to attend a four-year university, or college undergrads attending a 4-year university may apply. Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. Submit by email. https://www.color adolaw.net/scholarship/
27-Nov ELKS “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Judged on scholarships, leadership, and financial need. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 2@ $50,000 2 @ $40,000 2 @ $30,000 14 @ $20,000 480@ $4000
28-Nov WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have an identifiable disability and a minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171009005229/en/Wells-Fargo-Invites-Students-Apply-Disability-Scholarships $2500 Renewable
29-Nov DANIEL'S FUND SCHOLARSHIP Varies depending on need Seniors who have financial need, have taken the ACT by Oct 24th with a score of 17 or higher, and are planning to attend a four year school may visit the website to see if they qualify for this four year scholarship. Sixteen scholarships available for Utah seniors.
http://www.daniel sfund.org/Scholars hips/Index.asp
1-Dec LAMBER-GOODNOW INJURY LAW TEAM EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors Tell how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking. Minimum 2.8 GPA 500 -750 words http://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/#college 2 @ $1000
30-Nov UNITED STATES HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP $1,000-$500 Seniors only. United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders. 250-500 word description and 500-750 word essay on the future of Hispanics in America. Must be accepted for enrollment as full-time student in 4 or 2 year institution. More info here: https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-now-available-for-2019-2020/
30-Nov ANDREW FLUSCHE SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any other encounter. http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ $500
30-Nov SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM Seniors Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record (min. 3.7 GPA), demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, and financial need. https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ 5 @ $5000
