Scholarship Information
West High Alumni Association
Graduating Senior Scholarships
Each year, the West High Alumni Association aims to help graduating West High seniors pursue their higher education goals.
The number of scholarships awarded each year varies, but are awarded to deserving West High seniors who are committed to pursuing a college education and demonstrate financial need.
Applications for incoming college freshmen for the 2022-2023 academic year (West High Class of 2022) are now open.
DEADLINE 8 May 2023
https://westalumni.formstack.com/forms/2022_scholarship_application
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JUNIORS – low income / from underrepresented communities / first generation / academically middle performing with the potential to improve
EY College MAP is a multi-year, group mentoring program focused on enabling and empowering students from underserved backgrounds so that they can gain access to college and succeed in higher education.
Team-mentoring by EY professionals, Monthly meetings, approximately 2 hours each at West High School
More details: Denny.Aldridge@slcschools.org
Applications: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8BjMRt4pVDqHf8
Scholarships
Here is a list of some scholarships with February and later deadlines. This is constantly being updated and so please look at the website https://west.slcschools.org/academics/counseling-center/scholarship-information
This is not a comprehensive list. For more scholarships please look at other scholarship search websites as well. Some useful websites are:
https://completescholarships.org/ for Utah based scholarships
https://www.ktsutah.org/ for more Utah based scholarships and college and career resources
www.fastweb.com and www.goingmerry.com (among others) for national scholarships
https://dream.utah.edu//dream_scholarships.php and https://educate-utah.org/scholarships/
for undocumented students
https://www.collegeboard.org/ and https://www.collegeessayguy.com/ for college search resources
Again, these are just some starting points and are not a comprehensive list.
Private scholarship details vary. Please check websites for complete details, latest updates, deadlines and other requirements. If letters of recommendation are required please ask recommenders early, giving them enough time to write your letter.
When you receive any scholarship offers, even if you choose to not accept them, please report them to me. We need to keep an accurate report of all scholarships and awards for each year. This includes all athletic, leadership, service, diversity, academic, private, and college scholarships. Your effort is much appreciated as self-reporting is often our only means of discovery.
MARCH
U of U Kingsly Scholarship (West High Graduates)
Amount: $50,000 with multiple recipients.
Closing date: April 13, 2024
Description: Must be a West High Graduate or graduating in Spring 2024. Must fill out the FASFA and apply through the following website.
Website: https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/38661
Teacher Recruitment Scholar Responsibilities
Amount $$650 per semester, $3,500 in fee waivers from Salt Lake Community College and possible future $3,000 off at the University of Utah
Closing date: March 31, 2024
Description: For future teachers in the Wasatch Front. Must be a Utah or U.S. permanent resident, need financial assistance to attend college, have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Website: https://slcc.edu/scholarships/index.aspx
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Amount $20,000 – 33,000
Closing date: March 31, 2024
Description: Several different awards and competitions for different mediums.
Website: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
Jiffy Lube Scholarship
Amount: 1st Place $6,500 and three receive $1,500
Closing date: March 10, 2024
Description: Two options, one for drivers ed students and one for licensed drivers. Essay required.
Website: https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
High School Jumpstart Business Competition
Amount: $7,500, $5,000, $2,000
Closing date: March 9, 2024
Description: For Utah high school students 9-12th grade. Present a video of a business idea and how to implement it. Must show financial literacy.
Website: https://www.weber.edu/entrepreneurship/high-school-jump-start.html
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Amount: $25,000 – 52,000
Closing date: March 15, 2024
Description: Several scholarships available.
Website: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Houzz Scholarships
Amount: $2,500
Closing date: March 31, 2024
Description: Several scholarships available. Women in Architecture, Skilled Trades Residential Construction, Residential Construction Management Scholarship, Sustainable Residential Design Scholarship, and Residential Design Scholarship. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Website: https://www.houzz.com/scholarships
Quest Bridge
Amount: Varies
Closing date: several
Description: Any high school senior who shows outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges.
Website: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing date: several
Description: Over 70 scholarships available through this program. You apply through one website.
Website: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
Amount: $5,000
Closing date: March 14, 2024
Description: For high school seniors who are underrepresented, need financial assistance and are passionate about furthering their education. Minimum weighted GPA of 3.5.
Website: https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/registration-form
Doodle for Google
Amount: $55,000 in scholarships, $50.000 in tech for your school with art displayed on Google.com
Closing date: March 14, 2004
Description: K-12 students who create a GOOGLE art.
Website:
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
WEST HIGH ONLY: Steed/Sorenson Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Closing date: March 22, 2024
Description: Rose Park resident, West High Senior with good grades and citizenship, accepted to a two-year or a four-year college/university and is willing to attend the end of year assembly.
WEST HIGH ONLY: Salt Lake Education Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Amount: 1,000
Closing date: March 22, 2024
Description: For a West High Senior who has completed at least 100 hours of community service during their middle school and high school years.
Website: https://www.saltlakeeducationfoundation.org/what-we-do/career-and-college-readiness/scholarships
WEST HIGH ONLY: Diana Taggart Scholarship: West HS
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: West High School female senior who is aspiring for a career in mathematics. Must be willing to attend the final assembly at the end of the school year.
WEST HIGH ONLY: Archie Archuleta Community Service Scholarship: West HS
Amount: $1,000
Closing date: March 22, 2024
Description: Recognition of one West High senior for their 150 hours of community service during their middle school and high school years.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTRY ATTENDEE: Edna Montes Ehleringer Scholarship
Amount: 1,000
Closing date: March 22, 2024
Description: Must have attended Franklin Elementary for at least a year, preferably graduated from there. Winner must attend the 6th grade graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.
SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTENDEE: Robert Garff Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Closing date: March 22, 2024
Description: For a Salt Lake City School District senior who has completed at least 100 hours of community service during the middle school and high school years.
April Scholarships
BYU Management Society, Salt Lake Chapter Scholarships
Amount: $500 - $5,000
Closing date: April 14, 2024
Description: For all to apply, not only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Given based on academic, financial, volunteer and extra-curricular activities.
Website: https://form.jotform.com/BYUMS/byu-management-society-2024-scholar
American Legion – Utah Boys State Foundation
Amount: $350 out of pocket to attend. Includes meals, housing, T-shirts and other student materials.
Closing date: April 15, 2024, Opens March 1, 2024
Description: June 9-11th Boys graduating high school 2024 with a GPA of 2.0 and good citizens in school and community can apply. Each participant receives 3 semester hours in Political Science, transferable to other colleges and universities. Each participant will be eligible head-of-the-line for Weber State scholarship offers.
Project Yellow Light Video Design
Amount: $8,000
Closing date: April 1, 2024
Description: Create a 10-second or 25-second video to warn your peers of the dangers of texting and driving. Open to high school and college students.
Website: https://www.projectyellowlight.com/
AFSA National High School Essay Contest
Amount: $2,500, an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, and an all-expense paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.
Closing date: April 3, 2024
Description: Write a 1,500-word essay about how the U.S. Foreign Service has been involved in any region or country and how the advanced the American foreign policy and ways to improve those goals in the future.
Website: https://afsa.org/essay-contest
The Fountainhead Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 for first place, with amounts between $25 and $1,250 for finalists.
Closing dates: April 27, 2024
Description: Write an essay between 800 and 1,600 words on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand’s book, The Fountainhead.
Website: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead/
Lockhead Martin STEM Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 for 100 recipients. Renewable up to $40,000
Closing date: April 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm Central Time
Description: For U.S. resident seniors, juniors or sophomores in High School. Must show STEM interest and activities and financial need. Must be planning on majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cybersecurity, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lockheedmartin/
Posse Foundation
Amount: $20,000 - $60,000. 820+ recipients.
Closing date: April 30, 2024
Description: High school seniors who are involved in their community, show academic achievement and can show financial need.
Website: https://www.possefoundation.org/
Access Scholarship
Amount: $15,000
Closing date: April 1, 2024
Description: For US citizens. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity.
Website: https://accessscholarships.com/scholarship/davis-putter-scholarship-fund
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas
Amount: $10,000
Closing date: April 5, 2024
Description: Open to high school seniors with documented disabilities (specifically learning disabilities) who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Website: https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/anne-ford-scholarship/
AIGA World Studio Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Closing date: April 7, 2024
Description: Open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate school students pursuing degrees in one of the following areas: graphic design, illustration, photography. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Note: Though not a requirement, diversity is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.
Website: https://www.aiga.org/professional-development/aiga-worldstudio-dd-scholarships
Seniors please complete the FAFSA if you have not already, to qualify not only for federal financial aid but also for aid from colleges as well as to qualify for some scholarships.
Here is a helpful FAFSA walkthrough video and a handy document (Section 4, pages 21 to 64) to help with getting started or answering FAFSA queries:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkb2wtOUXeCZgYntOsEdkg?view_as=subscriber
https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/k-12/ucaw/2021/2021_FAFSA-night-coordinator-manual.pdf
Juniors and others, to get an estimate of your FAFSA report and also to estimate eligibility for scholarships that require Pell eligibility use this fafsa4caster tool -
Scholarship Advisor
Nanci Urcino Gonzalez
Email: nanci.urcinogonzalez@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3260
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