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
31- Oct. KIDGUARD FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Choose ONE prompt from below and submit a well thought out essay or video
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
31- Oct. KIDGUARD FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Choose ONE prompt from below and submit a well thought out essay or video
- How have your family, parents, school, and teachers influenced who you are today? Use personal experiences to support your answer.
- How much freedom should parents give their children? Use personal experiences to support your answer.
- What are some dangers that youth may face on the internet? Use personal experiences, news articles, or research to support your answer.
- 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.
- Discuss ways that youth can use the internet or social media to positively impact their communities. Use personal experiences to support your answer.
