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​Scholarships Due in October

2 - Oct 8 - Jan 5 - Mar JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Seniors must appy by 2 - 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. https://www.fromthetop.org/apply/  Up to $10,000
 
6-Oct ACT TEST ACT Test Late registration for Oct 28 Exam
 
6-Oct CREATE REAL IMPACT CONTEST Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Create an original work showcasing your idea for a SOLUTION to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving. http://www.createrealimpact.com/  $500 - $1500
 
2-Oct U OF U SCIENCE DAY Sophomores, Juniors Seniors Event held Nov 4. Scholarships awarded during closing ceremonies http://science.utah.edu/events/science-day.php  3 @ $1000; 1 @ $3000
13-Oct YOUNG ARTS AWARDS Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Compete in the disciplines of cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. $35 registration fee per discipline. www.youngarts.org  $250 - $10,000
 
15-Oct BRANSON SHOWS INSPIRED SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors The essay topic for our annual scholarship is, “How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize My Dreams.” Don't be afraid to be creative or let your personality shine! We want to hear your unique voice! http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx  $1,000
 
17-Oct COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Two competitions a year - Oct 17 and April 15. Merit based competition based on your commitment to go to school and expressing your goals for getting a higher education. www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/  $1,000
 
 31-Oct NANCY THORP POETRY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior Girls No more than two poems submitted and must have a faculty sponsor https://www.hollins.edu/academics/majorsminors/english-creative-writing-major/nancy-thorppoetry-contest/  1 @ $200; 6 @ $25 Cash awards
 
31-Oct VOICE OF DEMOCRACY Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Record an original 3-5 minute essay on the year’s topic. Must be in your own voice, without music, special effects or background sounds. Entries begin at the Post Level. Post 9803 4139 S 1135 E Salt Lake City, UT 84124 1208 United States Phone: (801) 262-7984 https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships  $1000 - $30,000
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31- Oct. KIDGUARD FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP  Choose ONE prompt from below and submit a well thought out essay or video
  1. How have your family, parents, school, and teachers influenced who you are today? Use personal experiences to support your answer.
  2. How much freedom should parents give their children? Use personal experiences to support your answer.
  3. What are some dangers that youth may face on the internet? Use personal experiences, news articles, or research to support your answer.
  4. What should you do if you or a friend is bullied on the web? Please discuss solutions for both scenarios. Use personal experiences to support your answer.
  5. Discuss ways that youth can use the internet or social media to positively impact their communities. Use personal experiences to support your answer.
To apply, fill out our short form here: KidGuard for Education Scholarship Application
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