SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

February 1, 2017
APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING CENTER
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Weber State University: Ambassador Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior planning on attending WSU
Criteria:
Visit www.weber.edu/ambassadors for more details
Deadline:
February 1, 2017 by 4:00 p.m.
University of Utah Alumni Association: Steve and Angie Smith Young Alumni Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior planning on attending the U of U
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a student who 1) is a first-generation college student or represents at-risk and underrepresented
student populations, 2) demonstrates financial need, and 3) will enhance the diversity of the student body at the University of
Utah. For application and more information, visit the counseling office.
Award:
$6000
Deadline:
February 3, 2017
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA TEENS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST!
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact
Alzheimers disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit an
autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:
How has Alzheimers disease changed or impacted your life?
What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimers disease?
For more information visit; http://youngleadersofafa.org/about_new.html
Award:
$5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships to the first and second runner-up, respectively.
Additionally, ten $500 scholarships will be awarded for Honorable Mention.
Deadline:
February 15, 2017
BYU Geological Sciences, George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior planning on attending BYU
Criteria:
Must enroll as a Geology or Earth and Space Education Major. Must be able to maintain a 3.3 or higher at BYU and abide the
universities honor code. Must complete an online application at https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6J7etYL4CR7R7Mh.
Must also submit high school transcript and 2 letters of recommendations.
Award:
$500-$1,000.
Deadline:
February 15, 2017
Womens Italian American Civic League Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior Female with Italian Ancestry
Criteria:
The scholarship is awarded based on American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college entrance exams
(40%), exceptional high school ability (40%), extracurricular (school, church, community service) activities (20%). To be
considered for this scholarship, the applicant must be admitted as a matriculated degree student by the applicants chosen
institute of higher education. For more information visit www.Italianamericancivicleague.com.
Award:
$1,500
Deadline:
February 15, 2017

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6

Career & Technical (CTE) Scholarships and Tuition Awards

Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
The CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The awards
cover up to one year of tuition only (no other expenses) for those students who have excelled in their CTE areas. Eligible
candidates are those who are (1) planning on attending a postsecondary institution in a CTE program that is a two-year
Associate Degree program or less (preceding immediate employment in that area) or (2) those who are planning to teach in a
CTE area (a four-year program). Please see the counseling center for more information and application or online at
http://schools.utah.gov/CTE/main/Scholarships.aspx.
Award:
Up to one year of tuition only
Deadline:
February 17, 2017
Utah PTA/PTSA Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
Applicants must be current PTSA/PTA members, have at least a 3.0 GPA, must write a 1-2 page essay describing your
experience with PTA throughout your academic career and provide two letters of recommendation. For more information and the
application, visit the counseling center.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
February 28, 2017
SUSAN W. CODA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
High School Senior Female attending a college outside of the state of Utah
Criteria:
Applicants must be a resident of Utah at the time of application - have attended a high school or college in Utah - provide proof of
acceptance to a four-year college or university located outside of the state of Utah - have a 3.8 or higher GPA (cumulative grade
point average), including high school and college courses (if applicable) and high SAT/ACT scores - demonstrate leadership
abilities - participate in extracurricular school activities - be involved in community affairs. For more information and application,
please visit the counseling center.
Award:
Varies
Deadline:
March 1, 2017
UVU Scholarship Award
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have been awarded a keys to success card and plan on attending UVU
Criteria:
Students must be planning on attending UVU. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and
letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
March 3, 2017 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)
Paul Mitchell Schools
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have been awarded a keys to success card and plan on attending Paul Mitchells Schools
Criteria:
Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more
information and application material, please visit the counseling center.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
March 3, 2017 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have been awarded a keys to success card and plan on attending OWATC
Criteria:
Students must be planning on attending OWATC. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement
and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.
Award:
$500
Deadline:
March 3, 2017 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)
Southern Utah University
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have been awarded a keys to success card and plan on attending SUU.
Criteria:
Students must be planning on attending SUU. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and
letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
March 3, 2017 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6

Weber State University: Richard Richards Ethics Scholarship

Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
In accordance with its mission to teach and inspire ethical leadership, the Richard Richards Institute is offering a scholarship to
high school student planning on attending Weber State University. To apply, visit
http://weber.edu/polsc/Richards_Institute/scholarships.html.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
March 4, 2017
2017 UTAH JUMP$TART COALITION FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (UJ$C) and America First Credit Union
(AFCU) are proud to sponsor up to six, $1,250 scholarships for Utah high school students, graduating
class of 2017. For more information visit; http://www.utahjumpstart.org/
Award:
$1,250
Deadline:
January 2, 2017 thru March 17, 2017 by 6:00 PM
The Jiffy Lube "Teen Driver" Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Student 16-18 years old
Criteria:
Must have a current drivers license and be a student during the 2016-2017 school year. Simply write a 500-word essay about
What Drives You? Tell them about your goals and ambitions for the future. Apply @ yourturn2apply.com. Click on the Utah Icon.
Award:
$5,000
Deadline:
March 22, 2017
PMI Utah Northern Chapter Scholarship for High School Students
Eligibility:
High School senior
Criteria:
PMI is the international non-profit association for advancing the profession of project management. The PMI Utah Northern
Chapter is providing a $2,000 award to an outstanding Utah student who demonstrates an interest in projects. A $1,000 award
and a $500 award will be given to second and third place winners respectively. To be considered as a finalist, create and upload
a less than 5 minute YouTube video telling a story about any project you have been involved with. Here are some topics that
could be, but are not required to be, covered: your role in the project, the project initiation, the project plan, execution of the
project, how you managed issues, outcome of the project, and lessons learned. For more information visit the counseling office.
Award:
$2,000
Deadline:
March 24, 2017
BYU Management Society Scholarship
Eligibility:
High school senior in Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Morgan or Weber County
Criteria:
Planning to attend college in the fall of 2017 or planning to start college after religious or military service. Applicants must be
planning to attend an accredited college or university, including trade/technical schools within the state of Utah or an LDS Church
college/university on a full-time basis. Applicants must show recent community service. Applicants should demonstrate financial
need. To apply, visit: https://saltlake.byums.org/ Do not have to be LDS to apply.
Award:
$500-$3,000 (depending on need and merit)
Deadline:
March 31, 2017
Mens Italian American Civic League
Eligibility:
High School Male with Italian Ancestry
Criteria:
The scholarship is awarded based on American College Testing (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college entrance exams
(30%), exceptional high school academic ability (30%), and extracurricular (school, community, church, service, work related)
activity involvement (20%), Italian heritage and involvement with an Italian Cultural Organization (20%).
www.Italianamericancivicleague.com
Deadline:
April 1, 2017

Zions Bank Pays for As

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6

Eligibility:
Criteria:

Award:
Deadline:

Students ages 12-18

Hardworking students in Utah and Idaho can earn $1 per A on their 2016-2017 report cards (sorry, A- grades arent eligible).
Eligible students are also entered for a chance to win scholarship savings accounts worth up to $1,000. Students should bring
their most recent report card for the 2016-2017 school year and a parent/guardian to any Zions Bank Financial Center. For every
A, theyll get $1 deposited into a Student Savings Account. If they dont have an account or arent a Zions Bank client, theyll
still be rewarded .50 cents per A. Getting paid for an A enter the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account
in a drawing. More information can be found at https://www.zionsbank.com/in-our-community/pays-for-as.jsp.
$1, $100, $1,000
150 students from different geographic regions in Utah and Idaho will win scholarship savings accounts worth $100 throughout
the school year. Drawing deadlines to submit most current report cards are:
November 11, 2016 for the fall drawing
January 27, 2017 for the winter drawing
April 2, 2017 for the spring drawing
Eligible entries from all community drawings will be pooled into the grand prize drawing. One Utah student and one Idaho
student will each win a grand prize $1,000 scholarship savings account. The deadline to turn in final report cards for the yearend drawing is July 15, 2017.

BHW Women in STEM Academic Scholarship

Eligibility:
High School Female Senior
Criteria:
The BHW Group is a custom web and mobile app development company based in Austin, Texas. Their Women in STEM
scholarship is open to women who are pursuing an undergrad degree in STEM during the 2017 school year. Applicants are
asked to submit a photo and essay on their favorite app or an essay about a time an app played a significant role in improving
their day. Applications are due on April 15th and the winner will be announced on May 1st. Apply here;
https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship
Award:
$3,000
Deadline:
April 15, 2017
2017 Student-View Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic
achievement or financial need. Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically
entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. http://www.student-view.com/
Award:
One (1) individual prize of a $4,000 scholarship.
Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship.
Ten (10) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
Deadline:
April 22, 2017
The Jiffy Lube "Your Turn Behind the Wheel" Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Student 15-17 years old
Criteria:
Must be enrolled in a Drivers Ed course during the 2016-2017 school year. Simply write a 500-word essay about What Drives
You? Tell them about your goals and ambitions for the future. Apply @ yourturn2apply.com. Click on the Utah Icon.
Award:
$5,000
Deadline:
April 24, 2017
1st Art Gallery Annual Art and Design Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
1st Art Gallery wants to enable art students (all art disciplines) to continue their education. Art student need to submit a piece of
art that makes them proud. This can be any type of art submission including (but not limited to) a painting, photography, statue,
song, animation, video, film, illustration, story, poem or any other type of art. To apply, visit http://www.1st-artgallery.com/scholarship.html.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
May 31, 2017

Robinson & Henry Family Law Scholarship

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6

Eligibility:
Criteria:

Award:
Deadline:

High School Seniors

The Family Law Scholarship is open only to applicants whose parents have gone through a divorce or are planning on pursuing
a career in family law. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, must be attending an accredited 4-year college/university or 2-year
community college for Fall 2017, a current transcript, must be a US Citizen, a 500-word minimum essay explaining your parents
divorce and how it changed your everyday outlook, or why you are pursuing a career in family law. To apply, visit
https://www.robinsonandhenry.com/denver-divorce-lawyer#scholarship.
$1,000
May 31, 2017

EGC Women in Law Scholarship

Eligibility:
High School Female Senior
Criteria:
The applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college, university or law school, will not have graduated by Fall 2017, and must
be attending classes. This scholarship is only open to women. The scholarship will be awarded based on merit, need and
commitment to helping others. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A transcript must be attached to the application for
consideration. Apply at: http://www.egclegal.com/
Award:
$500
Deadline:
May 31, 2017
SCW DREAMers Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Criteria:
Immigrant under the age of 25, Entered the United States before age 16, have lived continuously in the country for at least five
years, Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three other misdemeanors. Applicant must plan to
attend college by fall semester 2017. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. A transcript must be attached to application for
consideration. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to
substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship.
Applicant must submit a video along with application. For more information visit; http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-workerscompensation-lawyers/
Award:
$2,500
Deadline:
May 31, 2017
Utah State University: Engineering State 2017 (For JUNIORS only)
Engineering State 2016 will be held on the Utah State University campus June 5-8. All high school JUNIORS who are university bounds, with a high
interest in math and science, and interested in engineering as a possible field of study, should apply for Engineering State. Please note the
application deadline is March 17, 2017. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first qualified basis. When your application is accepted, there
will be a $150 registration fee. For application, visit the counseling center or http://estate.usu.edu. If you have any questions, call Shelly Wardell at
435-797-2762 or shelly.wardell@usu.edu.
Utah Boys State (JUNIORS)
Boys State will be held at Weber State University on June 12 16, 2017. This is a week long summer program educating you about your duties,
privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship. You will create and run a state of your own and gain a deeper understanding of our nation.
Registration & Administrative Fee required (includes 3 college credits of Political Science 2920). Scholarship opportunities will also be granted
during the program. More info about Boys State can be found here: www.weber.edu/utahboysstate. Applications are now being accepted. Talk to
Jim Hales in the Counseling Office ASAP.
Utah Girls State (JUNIORS)
Girls State will be held at Weber State University on June 5 - 10, 2017. This is a week long summer program educating you about your duties,
privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship. You will create and run a state of your own and gain a deeper understanding of our nation.
Registration & Administrative Fee required (includes 3 college credits of Political Science 2920). Scholarship opportunities will also be granted
during the program. More info about Girls State can be found here: https://continue.weber.edu/girlsstate/. Applications are now being accepted
through February 6, 2017. Talk to Jim Hales in the Counseling Office ASAP.
Governors Honors Academy (JUNIORS)
The Academy is organized to provide Utah high school students with an opportunity to learn, lead and interact with some of the foremost leaders in
business, technology, humanities, science, education, communication and social science. The Academy is held at Southern Utah University for 9
days in the summer. Students must have a 3.75 GPA or higher. The cost of the Academy is $1,100 for all expenses. Those participants who attend
the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year full tuition scholarship to Southern Utah University. For additional information and to
apply, please visit http://www.suu.edu/gha or call (435) 586-7770. Application opens January 2nd and will close March 3rd at 11:59pm.
University of Utahs 2017 Bioscience High School Summer Research Program (JUNIORS)

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6

The Bioscience Program at the University of Utah seeks to increase the participation of students in biological research and to encourage them to
prepare for careers in research, medicine, and education. To this end the Program sponsors an eight-week Bioscience High School Summer
Research Program through which students receive training and research experience in a university setting. Applications are now being accepted for
the 2017 program. Program dates: June 5- July 27, 2017 Application deadline: March 3, 2017 (Postmarked) For more information visit;
http://www.biology.utah.edu/undergraduate/research/hsprog.php
Snow College SnowBlast Overnight Visits
$25 per person Overnight Campus Visit that includes:
Meals (Dinner on Friday/Breakfast on Saturday), Overnight stay with Snow College Ambassador, Attend a Snow College event (Dance,, Play, Show,
Concert, etc.), Information on how you can pay for school, On-campus Housing tour (Saturday morning), Exclusive Snow College T-shirt, & much
more. *Preliminary interviews for Ambassador positions will be offered before the SnowBlast on Friday and after the SnowBlast on Saturday.
Ambassador Applications can be found at: https://www.snow.edu/offices/scholarships/leadership_scholarships.html
Upcoming Dates: February 3-4*, February 24-25*, April 14-15
To Register, please visit; https://www.snow.edu/admissions/snowblast.html
Regents Scholarship
This scholarship is a great opportunity to become college-ready and earn a scholarship at the same time. To earn the Regents Scholarship, you
must first complete the following required courses during grades 9-12 by the date of high school graduation: 4 years of English, 4 progressive credit
of Mathematics (at minimum, you must complete secondary Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 and one course beyond Math 3), 3.5 credits of Social Science, 3
credits of lab-based Science specifically one each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and 2 progressive credits of the same World Language (other
than English) during grade 9-12. The three awards within the Regents Scholarship are as follows: Base Award (up to $1,000 one-time payment)
complete the required courses earning a C or higher in each course, a 3.0 cumulative HS GPA, and take the ACT test; Exemplary Academic
Achievement Award (renewable max of $1,250 per semester for up to four semester) Complete the required courses earning a B or higher in
each course, a 3.5 cumulative HS GPA and an ACT score of a 26 or higher; Utah Educational Savings Plan Supplemental Award (one-time max of
$400) Based on saving through a UESP account, to maximize the award save $100 when you are 12, 15, 16, and 17. For full details, read the
Program Guide on www.regentsscholarship.org. Application is available starting November 15, 2016. Priority deadline for submitting a complete
application is December 9, 2016. The final deadline for submitting a complete application is February 1, 2017. More specific instructions on how to
apply for the scholarship will be on www.regentsscholarship.org when the application becomes available in mid-November.
QuestBridge National College Match
This program connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds with admission and full four-year scholarships to the nations best
college scholarship worth over $200,000 each. They are looking for academically talented high school seniors who have faced long-term financial
hardship and who usually: Are in the top 5-10% of their class in the most challenging courses available, come from households earning less than
$60,000 (for a typical family of four) and qualify for their schools free or reduced-price lunch program. For more information and to apply, please visit
www.questbridge.org.
Harvard University Tuition Opportunity
Harvard University announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. Harvard University will pay the
tuition of a high school honor student from a family earning less than $60,000 a year. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for freeno tuition and no student loans. To learn more visit Harvards financial
aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call the schools financial aid office at 617-495-1581.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
New American and Minority Students
Check out this awesome publication for New American and Minority students created by DFW International Community Alliance in Dallas for help in
getting scholarship. http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf
The Navy ROTC Scholarship Program
Visit https://www.nrotc.navy.mil. Minimum requirements are 17-23 years old, ACT math score of 21 and English score of 22.
ADDITIONAL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarships.com
www.utahfutures.org
https://stepuputah.com/

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270

AP classes offered: 18

Honors classes offered: 6