September
September 2022
Dear West, High Community,
Welcome to another exciting school year 2022-23!
My name is Nanci, and I am the new Scholarship Advisor at West! I will be in my office Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00a-2:30p. Please email me at Nanci.urcinogonzalez@slcschools.org if you have any questions.
My main role will be posting college and scholarship information regularly, mainly on
· The website –https://west.slcschools.org/academics/counseling-center/scholarship-information
· Instagram @westhigh.scholarships
· Monthly newsletter sent to your email
· Morning announcements
· Notice Board outside the guidance center
· In my office, room 325. Across the guidance center
· Email: Nanci.UrcinoGonzalez@slcschools.org
College Visits
Through fall, I coordinate in person and virtual visits from Admissions Officers of out-of-state colleges. While these are mostly attended by Seniors, all grades (and even parents) are welcome. This is an ever-changing list, please look out for the most updated list on the Instagram regularly.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
As a reminder, this is not a comprehensive list. For more scholarships please look at other scholarship search websites as well.
Private scholarship details vary. Please check websites for complete details.
If letters of recommendation are required please ask recommenders early, giving them enough time to write your letter.
BRYAN CAMERON EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a four-year college/university, U.S. Citizen, 3.7 GPA, must excel in a broad variety of extracurricular activities. Active participation in community service, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript required. Merit based scholarship.
Amount: 4 year full tuition
Deadline: Sept 9, 2022. We limit the number of Applications we will accept to 3,000. If and when we reach this limit, we will shut down the Application, regardless of deadlines.
Website: www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org
EQUITABLE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (formerly AXA Achievement Scholarship)
Criteria: High school seniors who demonstrate ambition and self-drive by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, community or workplace.
Amount:$2500 - $25000(plus $1,000 for teacher)
Deadline: Opens September 1st 2022. Deadline December 16, 2022, but only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. Apply as early as possible!
Website: https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship
GATES SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors. African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. 3.3 or higher GPA. Federal Pell Grant eligible.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
Website: www.thegatesscholarship.org
Quest Bridge–National College Match
Outstanding high achieving, low-income high school senior. 33 partner schools listed on the web page.
Letters of recommendation required. Ask your teachers in advance!
Amount: Full four-year scholarships worth up to $200,000.00
Deadline: September 27, 2022
Website: www.questbridge.org
SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:13 years or older. Legal residents of United States. Essay required -
"If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less).
Amount:$1,500
Deadline: September 30, 2022
Website:https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
Criteria: Exceptional pre-collegiate musicians 8-18 years. Academic achievement. Financial need.
Deadline: November 17, 2022
Website: https://www.fromthetop.org/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/
THE GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS
Criteria: Applicants must have DACA, TPS or certify that you meet immigration eligibility criteria(listed on website).
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: Usually September 2022
Website:https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
BROWN AND CALDWELL NAVAJO NATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation. Senior in high school with a letter of acceptance from the college or university to be attended. 3.0 GPA. US citizen or permanent resident. Intend to declare a major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
500 word essay - “My role in creating a sustainable world.” Two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000 for up to 4 years of schooling (for a total of $4,000). A laptop computer or tablet.
Deadline: The Navajo Nation Scholarship will open for applicants in September 2022.
Website: https://brownandcaldwell.com/careers/navajo-nation-scholarship/
MAKE YOUR MARK BOOKMARK CONTEST
Criteria: Grades K-12
Design a bookmark in any art medium.
Amount: $1000 my529 college savings scholarship account
Deadline: September 30, 2022
Website: https://my529.org/make-your-mark-contest/
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OCTOBER 2022
As a reminder, this is not a comprehensive list. For more scholarships please look at other scholarship search websites as well.
Private scholarship details vary. Please check websites for complete details.
If letters of recommendation are required please ask recommenders early, giving them enough time to write your letter.
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
Criteria: High school seniors. Need not pursue an engineering degree to apply. Short essay required.
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2022
Website:http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school senior. US Citizen. Demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $25,000 (106 scholarships offered)
Deadline: Opens December 1, 2022
Website:https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS
Criteria: High school seniors. Based on leadership, academics and service.
Amount: $20,000 (150 scholarships offered)
Deadline: October 31, 2022
Website:http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Criteria: High school senior of Hispanic heritage. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Permanent Resident, DACA, U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
Deadline: November 14, 2022
Website:http://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY VFW SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: 9- 12 grade. U.S. permanent residents and citizens. Essay and recording of essay required. Theme “Why is a Veteran Important”
Amount: Up to $30,000.
Deadline: October 31, 2022
Website: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
OLIN E. TEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school senior planning to pursue a career in the aerospace field. US citizen.
Amount:$4000
Deadline: October 8, 2022
Website: http://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html
COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school 10th-12th grade. U.S. citizen or legal resident. Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational school in the U.S.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15, 2023
Website: www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school seniors. Weighted GPA of 3.0 or better. Proven leaders and role models within school and community. Must perform in at least one of the 47 school sponsored sports.
Deadline: October 18, 2022
Website: https://heismanscholarship.com/
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school seniors with at least 3.5 GPA,26ACT or1200SAT scores. Demonstrate financial need. Exceptional academic ability. Leadership and service. Apply through common app.
Amount: Up to $40,000/year
Deadline: November 17, 2022
Website:https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
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