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MAY 11 RECEIVED CSE ESSAY CONTEST
For children of full-time or retired public employees. $500 - $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers. Minimum 3.0 GPA www.cseinsurance.com/scholarship/
MAY 11 POSTMARKED LPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Female Seniors - 3 separate scholarships: 1) Dinah Shore Scholarship; Must have played golf during high school and will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team ($5000) 2) Marilynn Smith Scholarships: Must have played golf in high school or in organized junior golf programs and are planning to play competitive golf at an accredited college or university in the United States (10 @ $5000) 3) Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is a need-based scholarship to a senior from a recognized minority background who will be pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university. ($1250)
www.lpgafoundation.org/Scholarships/scholarshipgeneral.aspx
MAY 15 RECEIVED DIABETES SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Applicants must have type 1 diabetes; have contributed to diabetes research or advocacy through fundraising efforts, volunteering, etc; demonstrated exemplary academic performance and participated in community or extra- curricular activities or sports. At least 5 @ $ $5000; Several @ $1000www.diabetesscholars.org/college.html
MAY 18 LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 18 RECEIVED NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
For students pursuing law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Must be a US citizen, of good character, have a recommendation, current transcript and be accepted to a 2 or 4 year school.www.blackpolice.org
MAY 27 ON-LINE DREAM DEFERRED ESSAY CONTEST
Write a brief essay (between 600 – 1500 words) addressing one of four questions pertaining to the Middle East. 1 @ $2000; 1 @ $1500; 3 @ $500 (Cash awards, not scholarships)
http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay/
MAY 30 E-MAILED HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SCHOLARSHIP
Write two essays: one under 1000 words on “why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?” and one under 500 words on your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. $5000
www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
MAY 31 ON-LINE SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIP
They say two heads are better than one. Are three heads better than two, or is three a crowd? How will technology enable the collaboration process in the future? The 300 word essay will be judged on original thinking, relevance to the real world and writing quality. 10 @ $1000. www.samsungscholarship.com
MAY 31 SNOW COLLEGE JACOBSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Need based scholarship for worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. www.snow.edu/welcome/admissions/sclforms.html
MAY 31 POSTMARKED UTAH CATTLEWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
For seniors who parent or guardian is a member of good standing of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association and/or the Utah Cattlewomen’s Association. Minimum 3.0 GPA $500
www.utahcattlewomen.org/scholarship.shtml
JUNE 30 DIXIE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
http://dixie.edu/diversity/diversity_scholarships.php
JULY 1 DIXIE STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Submit your Sterling Scholar Certificate designating that you are a high school winner. One-year non-renewable scholarship.http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
JULY 1 SUU STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
For regional winners and runner-ups who have an index of 100 or above. Verify your Sterling Scholar status by sending SUU a copy of your certificate by July 1.www.suu.edu/ss/financial/schol-sterling.html
JULY 1 USU HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
$2970 for students who have demonstrated leadership through community service, employment and/or student organizations. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
AUG 1 DIXIE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Submit proof of Presidency for this one-year non-renewable scholarship.http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
AUG 1 USU MARCHING BAND
Must attend Fundamentals Week one week before school starts. Contact department prior to Aug 1.www.usu.edu/music/ensembles/band/USUbands/html_pages_folder/AMB.html
AUG 15 SLCC DIVERSITY HARDSHIP
www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
ON-GOING ON-LINE ANYCOLLEGE.COM
Fill out the short on-line survey and you will automatically be entered to win a scholarship through quarterly random drawings. $1500 www.anycollege.com
ON-GOING BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS
Several bowling-related scholarship competitions. Must belong to bowling associations. Awards vary. https://apps.bowl.com/smart/locateState.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE BRICKFISH.COM
Numerous scholarship campaigns spread out over the year. Campaigns change every two weeks. $500 - $1000. www.brickfish.com/Campaigns
ON-GOING ON-LINE CAPPEX.COM
Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships. Award amounts vary. www.cappex.com
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE PROWLER
Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly. https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE STEPS
Enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program and be eligible for random drawings. 20 @ $1000. Eligible entrants must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
ON-GOING ON-LINE COMMON KNOWLEDGE
Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Awards are between $250 and $2500. Quizzes are added monthly. www.cksf.org
ON-GOING CUTEST PET CONTEST
Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. The type of pet doesn’t matter. $1000.
www.cutestpetcontest.com
ON-GOING DISCUS AWARDS
Nominees pick three attributes, write 800 characters or less about your activities in each area. You can include images and videos with your Discus application. $2000 Winners announced every 30 days. www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
ON-GOING DOSOMETHING.ORG
DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders. www.dosomething.org/scholarships
ON-GOING POSTMARKED LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. $100 - $500www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE
Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. No entry fee. 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two.www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD WRITERS OF THE FUTURE
All types of science fiction, fantasy and dark fantasy are welcome. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers. Prizes every three months: $1000, $750, $500. Annual grand prize $5000 additional. Eligible entries must be works of prose, either short stories or novellets under 17,000words in length.www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING ON-LINE POETIC POWER POETRY CONTEST
Three competitions throughout the year. $50 savings bond and publication.
www.poeticpower.com/contest.php
ON-GOING ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Several different scholarship contests throughout the year. $1000 - $5000
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
ON-GOING ON-LINE STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA
Several different scholarships awarded 4 times a year. $500 - $1000.
www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm_v2/scholarships/
ON-GOING S. L. COUNTY YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES (YES)
Students must come from a low-income family, have faced significant obstacles to success such as being a parent, having language or cultural barriers, or lacking sufficient life and work skills, live in Salt Lake or Tooele Counties and be a US citizen or permanent resident alien. The program helps you to become employed (training, scholarships for school, etc.) www.yes.slco.org/html/apply.html
ON-GOING ON-LINE ZINCH.COM SCHOLARSHIPS
Create a Zinch profile and use the scholarship search to find scholarships. Click the “like” button then visit your “my likes page” once you’ve applied by checking off “I Applied.” When you win, email zinch and they will match your scholarship – dollar for dollar. www.zinch.com
ON-GOING ZION’S PAYS FOR A’S
Bring your report card to a Zion’s Bank Branch, show them your “A” grade and you will be entered into a drawing. Deadlines are Nov 4, Jan 20, March 16 and July 6. 50 awards will be given in each quarterly drawing. A grand prize drawing for $1000 will be held in October. All prizes must be deposited into an existing account of the winner at Zion’s Bank, or a new account may be opened by the winner.https://www.zionsbank.com/pays4as_rules.jsp
For children of full-time or retired public employees. $500 - $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers. Minimum 3.0 GPA www.cseinsurance.com/scholarship/
MAY 11 POSTMARKED LPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Female Seniors - 3 separate scholarships: 1) Dinah Shore Scholarship; Must have played golf during high school and will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team ($5000) 2) Marilynn Smith Scholarships: Must have played golf in high school or in organized junior golf programs and are planning to play competitive golf at an accredited college or university in the United States (10 @ $5000) 3) Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is a need-based scholarship to a senior from a recognized minority background who will be pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university. ($1250)
www.lpgafoundation.org/Scholarships/scholarshipgeneral.aspx
MAY 15 RECEIVED DIABETES SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Applicants must have type 1 diabetes; have contributed to diabetes research or advocacy through fundraising efforts, volunteering, etc; demonstrated exemplary academic performance and participated in community or extra- curricular activities or sports. At least 5 @ $ $5000; Several @ $1000www.diabetesscholars.org/college.html
MAY 18 LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 18 RECEIVED NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
For students pursuing law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Must be a US citizen, of good character, have a recommendation, current transcript and be accepted to a 2 or 4 year school.www.blackpolice.org
MAY 27 ON-LINE DREAM DEFERRED ESSAY CONTEST
Write a brief essay (between 600 – 1500 words) addressing one of four questions pertaining to the Middle East. 1 @ $2000; 1 @ $1500; 3 @ $500 (Cash awards, not scholarships)
http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay/
MAY 30 E-MAILED HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SCHOLARSHIP
Write two essays: one under 1000 words on “why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?” and one under 500 words on your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. $5000
www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
MAY 31 ON-LINE SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIP
They say two heads are better than one. Are three heads better than two, or is three a crowd? How will technology enable the collaboration process in the future? The 300 word essay will be judged on original thinking, relevance to the real world and writing quality. 10 @ $1000. www.samsungscholarship.com
MAY 31 SNOW COLLEGE JACOBSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Need based scholarship for worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. www.snow.edu/welcome/admissions/sclforms.html
MAY 31 POSTMARKED UTAH CATTLEWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
For seniors who parent or guardian is a member of good standing of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association and/or the Utah Cattlewomen’s Association. Minimum 3.0 GPA $500
www.utahcattlewomen.org/scholarship.shtml
JUNE 30 DIXIE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
http://dixie.edu/diversity/diversity_scholarships.php
JULY 1 DIXIE STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Submit your Sterling Scholar Certificate designating that you are a high school winner. One-year non-renewable scholarship.http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
JULY 1 SUU STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
For regional winners and runner-ups who have an index of 100 or above. Verify your Sterling Scholar status by sending SUU a copy of your certificate by July 1.www.suu.edu/ss/financial/schol-sterling.html
JULY 1 USU HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
$2970 for students who have demonstrated leadership through community service, employment and/or student organizations. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
AUG 1 DIXIE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Submit proof of Presidency for this one-year non-renewable scholarship.http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
AUG 1 USU MARCHING BAND
Must attend Fundamentals Week one week before school starts. Contact department prior to Aug 1.www.usu.edu/music/ensembles/band/USUbands/html_pages_folder/AMB.html
AUG 15 SLCC DIVERSITY HARDSHIP
www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
ON-GOING ON-LINE ANYCOLLEGE.COM
Fill out the short on-line survey and you will automatically be entered to win a scholarship through quarterly random drawings. $1500 www.anycollege.com
ON-GOING BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS
Several bowling-related scholarship competitions. Must belong to bowling associations. Awards vary. https://apps.bowl.com/smart/locateState.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE BRICKFISH.COM
Numerous scholarship campaigns spread out over the year. Campaigns change every two weeks. $500 - $1000. www.brickfish.com/Campaigns
ON-GOING ON-LINE CAPPEX.COM
Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships. Award amounts vary. www.cappex.com
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE PROWLER
Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly. https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE STEPS
Enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program and be eligible for random drawings. 20 @ $1000. Eligible entrants must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
ON-GOING ON-LINE COMMON KNOWLEDGE
Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Awards are between $250 and $2500. Quizzes are added monthly. www.cksf.org
ON-GOING CUTEST PET CONTEST
Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. The type of pet doesn’t matter. $1000.
www.cutestpetcontest.com
ON-GOING DISCUS AWARDS
Nominees pick three attributes, write 800 characters or less about your activities in each area. You can include images and videos with your Discus application. $2000 Winners announced every 30 days. www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
ON-GOING DOSOMETHING.ORG
DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders. www.dosomething.org/scholarships
ON-GOING POSTMARKED LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. $100 - $500www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE
Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. No entry fee. 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two.www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD WRITERS OF THE FUTURE
All types of science fiction, fantasy and dark fantasy are welcome. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers. Prizes every three months: $1000, $750, $500. Annual grand prize $5000 additional. Eligible entries must be works of prose, either short stories or novellets under 17,000words in length.www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING ON-LINE POETIC POWER POETRY CONTEST
Three competitions throughout the year. $50 savings bond and publication.
www.poeticpower.com/contest.php
ON-GOING ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Several different scholarship contests throughout the year. $1000 - $5000
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
ON-GOING ON-LINE STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA
Several different scholarships awarded 4 times a year. $500 - $1000.
www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm_v2/scholarships/
ON-GOING S. L. COUNTY YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES (YES)
Students must come from a low-income family, have faced significant obstacles to success such as being a parent, having language or cultural barriers, or lacking sufficient life and work skills, live in Salt Lake or Tooele Counties and be a US citizen or permanent resident alien. The program helps you to become employed (training, scholarships for school, etc.) www.yes.slco.org/html/apply.html
ON-GOING ON-LINE ZINCH.COM SCHOLARSHIPS
Create a Zinch profile and use the scholarship search to find scholarships. Click the “like” button then visit your “my likes page” once you’ve applied by checking off “I Applied.” When you win, email zinch and they will match your scholarship – dollar for dollar. www.zinch.com
ON-GOING ZION’S PAYS FOR A’S
Bring your report card to a Zion’s Bank Branch, show them your “A” grade and you will be entered into a drawing. Deadlines are Nov 4, Jan 20, March 16 and July 6. 50 awards will be given in each quarterly drawing. A grand prize drawing for $1000 will be held in October. All prizes must be deposited into an existing account of the winner at Zion’s Bank, or a new account may be opened by the winner.https://www.zionsbank.com/pays4as_rules.jsp
