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CYPRUS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP:

Criteria: Utah high school senior. Member of Cyprus Credit Union. 3.0 minimum GPA. Plan to attend a Utah college, university or trade school.

Creative YouTube video: If I could teach high school students about finances . . . (5 min max)

Essay: What attributes do you possess that will make you successful in the future and why?

Amount: Up to 15 - $1,000 scholarships.

Deadline: April 1, 2021

Website: https://www.cypruscu.com/about/in-the-community/college-scholarships

 

DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Criteria: High School Seniors. Active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues. Financial need. US Citizens, permanent residents and undocumented students with or without DACA.

Deadline: April 1st2021

Amount: Up to $15,000 per year

Website: https://davisputter.org/

 

UTAH INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and are active in extracurricular activities through their school, church, community or work. Financial need.

Amount: $500-2000

Deadline: April1st2021

Website: https://www.utahia.org/Education/Pages/Scholarships/default.aspx

 

AMERICAN FIRE ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Criteria: High School Seniors. Apply online. Scholarship winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing.

Deadline: 1 April 2021

Amount: $2,000

Website: https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-contest/

 

KEYS TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Keys to Success Scholarships for Seniors are now open.

Two $1000 scholarships to SLCC and

One $1000 scholarship to USU

Deadline:2 April 2021

Apply on the Appor atwww.ktsutah.com

 

UTAH JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Graduate of a Utah high school, Person of color, Preference to first-generation college students and demonstrated financial need, Incoming freshman enrolling as a full-time student for the 2021-2022 school year and admitted to BYU / SUU / Weber / U of U / USU / UVU.

Amount: Full, four-year scholarship (tuition, fees, room and board)

Deadline: April 2, 2021

Website: https://www.nba.com/jazz/scholarship

 

NAVIN NARAYAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school senior, served a minimum of two years as an American Red Cross volunteer

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: 2 April 2021

Website: http://redcrossyouth.org/college-resources/navin-narayan-college-scholarship/

 

ANNE FORD & ALLEGRA FORD SCHOLARSHIPS for students with learning disabilities

Criteria: Seniors. GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability (Please submit your most recent IEP, 504 plan or assessment/evaluation report. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability. For complete details refer website.)

Amount: $10,000 payable over 4 years

Deadline: April 5, 2021

Website: http://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards

 

PEARSON BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: High school seniors. Essay – how I overcame a trial in my life and how I am using that experience for further success.

Amount: $500

Deadline: 9 April 2021

Details: Contact Delilah.Martis@slcschools.org for application details

 

BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Any senior student regardless of religious affiliation. Scholarship based on financial need or community service. Must plan on attending college in Utah or an LDS college full time.

Students DO NOT need to go to BYU, or be members of the church to earn a scholarship.

Amount: $1,000 - $3,000

Deadline: 11 April 2021

Website: https://form.jotform.com/203358934467970

 

JIFFY LUBE

Criteria: Utah high school teen drivers as well as those in driver’s education. Write a 500-word essay about “What Drives You?” – no grade point or test score requirements! Open to all.

Amount:$1,500 – 6,500

Deadline: April 12th teen drivers and May 3rd Drivers Ed students, 2021

Website:http://yourturn2apply.com

 

UHEAA (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority) Plan Ahead Scholarship

Criteria: Utah High Schools, 8th through 11th graders

Amount: $500 - $750

Deadline: April 15, 2021

Website: https://www.completescholarships.org/

 

GLORIA BARON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES

Criteria: Ages 8-18. Individuals who have shown leadership and courage in developing and implementing an extraordinary service project.  Must be a legal resident. 

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: 15 April 2021

Website: https://barronprize.org/apply/

 

UTAH ENERGY WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: High School Seniors. Pursuing a STEM degree in a Utah college or energy related degree or certificate in a Technical School.

Deadline: 15 April 2021

Amount: $2000-$4000

Website: https://energy.utah.gov/k-12-education/scholarship/

 

DELVENTHAL LAW OFFICE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: This scholarship is judged & awarded primarily on merit & need. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2021. Applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and resumes to substantiate their application.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2021

Website: https://delventhal-law.com/practice-areas/fort-wayne-car-accident-attorney/#scholarship-application

 

UTAH JUMPSTART SPRING 2021 SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: 11th and 12th grade. Must be taking or must have completed a general financial literacy course. Must prepare a short video that explains how that course prepared the applicant for paying for college.

Deadline: April 15 2021

Website: www.completescholarships.org

 

COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Merit-based competition - financial need is not considered - open to 10th-12th graders committed to going to school and can express goals for getting a higher education.

Amount:$1,000

Deadline: April 15th 2021

Website: https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

 

UTAH SINGLE MOTHER SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Single mother. High school graduate or equivalent. Utah resident. Demonstrated financial need. Have educational goals.

Deadline: APRIL 20, 2021

Website: https://www.liveyourdreamfoundation.org/apply

 

ANTHEM AND FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST

Criteria:  8th – 12th grade. Essay contest based on the book Anthem and Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Prompts on website.

Amount: Up to $2,000.00

Deadline: 29th April 2021

Website:https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/#tab-3-anthem-overview

 

EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Seniors seeking a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA.  Leadership, participation in school and community.

Amount: $2500 for up to 4 years totaling $10,000.

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: edwards@scholarshipamerica.org

https://www.edwards.com/aboutus/scholarship

 

Great Minds in STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High School Hispanic Seniors in STEM. Demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities; STEM related majors. 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: 30thApril 2021

Amount: $500 - $5,000

Website: https://greatmindsinstem.org/gmis-scholarship-application/gmis-scholarships/gmis-scholarship-guidelines/

 

PMI UTAH NORTHERN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Utah High School Juniors and Seniors. Create a 5 minute YouTube video about any project you have been involved with. Completed application and transcript also required.

Amount: $500 - $2000

Deadline: 30th April 2021

Website: https://projectmanager.org/Scholarship

 

THINK FOR YOURSELF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

Criteria: Open to U.S. high school students. The contest asks students to consider the value of free speech, curiosity, and an open mind in their everyday lives.

Deadline:30 April2021

Amount:$1,000 – 5,000

Website: https://letgrow.org/program/scholarships/

 

AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: America First Credit Union member with account in good standing. Graduating high school senior. Community service, leadership, academic potential.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: https://www.americafirst.com/about/community-involvement/charitable-outreach-programs/scholarship-application.html

 

THE PROCHNOW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High-performing students with diagnosed mental illnesses. Minimum GPA 3.5, graduation class of 2021. 250-500 word essay required.

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Website: https://prochnowfoundation.org

 

ALL ABOUT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?" (250 words). 14 years of age or older at the time of application. Legal US residents.

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship

 

SALT LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

 

DIANA TAGGART SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Deserving female West High School senior who aspires to a career in mathematics. Must have taken math all 4 years of high school. Scholarship funds may be used for books, tuition, and other educational expenses at a college of choice.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: www.completescholarships.org

 

STEED/SORENSON SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Deserving West High senior who would like to achieve his or her personal goals and contribute to society. Scholarship may be used for books, tuition, and other educational expenses at college of choice.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: www.completescholarships.org

 

ARCHIE ARCHULETA COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Deserving West High School senior for dedication to serving their community. Must have completed at least 150 hours of community service during middle and high school career, and 25-75 of those hours must be part of the Senior Service Learning Project (see application).

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: www.completescholarships.org

 

EDNA MONTES EHLERINGER SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors who attended Franklin Elementary School in the Salt Lake City School District. Minimum 2.5 GPA. 250 word essay required.

Amount: $1000 renewable

Deadline: 30 April 2021

Website: www.completescholarships.org

 

American Indian Scholarships and resources:

 

https://www.slcschools.org/departments/educational-equity-and-student-support/american-indian-education

 

    • Seniors: NTUA awards scholarships and internships to Navajo students pursuing higher education in programs of student related to the multi-service utility industry, such as business, accounting, engineering, chemistry, computer science, and information technology. The program supports Navajos in obtaining bachelors and master's degrees.
      • visit www.ntua.comDEADLINE is APRIL 30, 2021
    • AISES - scholarship requirements vary. Available for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Indigenous person from Canada who are a member of AISES, and a full-time STEM field student.
      • Visit www.aises.orgunder SCHOLARSHIPS tab DEADLINE is May 31, 2021
    • National Park All Native Crew connects young Indigenous adults to culturally significant sites through a residential crew based experience in the national monuments. Requirements include: tribal affiliation, ages 18 - 25 years old, GED or HS diploma and must pass a background check. Dates are from April 2021 - Oct 2021
    • ​American Indian Graduate Center College Readiness Program

A free college workshop for Native American high school students and families! This event will feature college prep and scholarship staff and will help prepare students for the transition to college!

 

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JIFFY LUBE

Criteria: Utah high school teen drivers and driver’s education students. Write a 500-word essay about “What Drives You?” – no grade point or test score requirements! Open to all.

Amount:$1,500 – 6,500

Deadline: April 12th teen drivers and May 3rd Drivers Ed students, 2021

Website:http://yourturn2apply.com

 

AMERICAN LEGION UTAH BOYS STATE

Criteria: Junior Boys. A weeklong immersion to learn how Utah government works, earn University credits and scholarships - June 2021 at Weber State University.

Cost - $150

Deadline: May 15th2021

Website: https://apps.weber.edu/boysstate/