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Here is the June & July 2025 Scholarship newsletter. 

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.


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For the latest version, check Scholarship Info on the West High Website
(*are Utah specific scholarships)

  • Amount: $1500
    Closing Date: May 31, 2025
    Description: This award is open to students who will be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary
    institution of higher education (no later than fall of 2026) and are legal US residents. Submit an
    online response to: “May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five,
    explaining why five is important. Be serious or funny. Either way, here’s a high five to you for
    being original.” (250 words or less) https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/
    fifth-month-scholarship

  • Amount: $1000
    Closing Date: May 31, 2025
    Description: Supports students who participate in volunteer work and community service.
    Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll (current high school juniors or seniors)
    part-time or full-time in a college or university. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
    https://www.parent-volunteer.org/a-a-altruism-all-good-deeds-scholarship

  • Amount: $2000 - $3000
    Closing Date: May 31, 2025
    Description: For high school seniors enrolled full-time in a higher education institution, have a
    minimum 2.0 GPA, and are an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a
    descendant of an enrolled member. https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/#n

  • Amount: $1000
    Closing Date: May 31, 2025
    Description: High School students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film,
    Social Media Video, or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos
    MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, to be
    considered. https://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories/#toggle-id-3

  • Amount: $3000, 5 available
    Closing Date: May 31, 2025
    Description: For students enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2025.
    Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and legal residents of the US. Submit an essay (500-
    800 words) on the topic listed on the website. https://www.extraspace.com/selfstorage/
    scholarship/

  • Amount: $2000, one award each month
    Closing Date: Current- May 31, 2025 (at the end of each month)
    Description: Open to legal residents of the U.S., 17 years old or older, and meet one of the four
    requirements listed on the website. https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarshipapplication

Early June 2025 Scholarships

  • Amount: $1500 per semester (up to 4 years)
    Closing Date: June 1, 2025
    Description: For students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native descent,
    who want to pursue careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. This scholarship is
    specifically designed to assist students who, following graduation, plan to work on reservations
    or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those
    communities. https://nscda.org/grants-and-scholarships/

  • Amount: $1000 - $2500
    Closing Date: June 1, 2025
    Description: For grades 9-12, who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens. Submit a 500-word
    essay on “Why College is Important to Me”. https://americancollegefoundation.org/collegeplanning-
    visionary-scholarship-details/

  • Amount: $2000
    Closing Date: June 1, 2025
    Description: For high school seniors or current undergraduates who will be enrolled full-time in
    a college/university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants will submit at least one letter of
    reference and a 500-word essay. https://www.checkcity.com/community-outreach/scholarship

June & July 2025 Scholarships

  • Amount: $1500 per semester (up to 4 years)

    Closing Date: June 1, 2025

    Description: For students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native descent, who want to pursue careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist students who, following graduation, plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities. https://nscda.org/grants-and-scholarships/

  • Amount: $1000 - $2500

    Closing Date: June 1, 2025

    Description: For grades 9-12, who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens. Submit a 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”. https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

     

  • Amount: $2000

    Closing Date: June 1, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors or current undergraduates who will be enrolled full-time in a college/university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants will submit at least one letter of reference and a 500-word essay. https://www.checkcity.com/community-outreach/scholarship

  • Amount: Up to $2500

    Closing Date: June 8, 2025

    Description: For students who identify as a woman and are enrolled in a post-secondary trades program or an applied apprenticeship program. Applicants must submit proof of enrollment and a 500-word essay. https://transalta.com/about-us/community-investment/#wit

  • Amount: $100 - $1000

    Closing Date: June 9, 2025

    Description: For students ages 11-18, they will submit their entries to the prompt: Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside. Applicants will enter the contest by sharing their relationship with the natural world through art, performance, film, or multimedia. https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: June 10, 2025

    Description: The scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants will submit an essay on the topic: “Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.” (500-1000 words) https://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

  • Amount: $2500

    Closing Date: June 10, 2025

    Description: Applicants must be either out-going high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a community college, trade school, university, graduate program, or medical or law school. Submit an essay (500 words or less) on “What will your trademark be” and a resume. https://www.mandourlaw.com/trademark-scholarship/

  • Amount: $1500 - $3500

    Closing Date: June 10, 2025

    Description: For students who have five or more years of study in Chinese Martial Arts, have a “B” average grade or better, and enrolled in a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. https://www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org/eligibility

  • Amount: Up to $2500

    Closing Date: June 15, 2025

    Description: For students enrolled in a CTE associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program at a not-for-profit institution, such as a community college or technical school. https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/

  • Amount: $2500, 2 awards

    Closing Date: (fall semester) June 15, 2025

    Description: For currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study. Applicants will submit an essay (700-1500 words) telling us who they are and how they plan on using their automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html

  • Amount: $2500

    Closing Date: (fall semester) June 15, 2025

    Description: For students who are pursuing a biology or related degree in environmental studies. Students should submit a 700–1500-word essay that describes who they are, why they feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how they plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html\

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 19, 2025

    Description: For high school athlete seniors. Applicants will submit an essay (500 – 1000 words) on the two questions: “How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?” & “Has your participation influenced your career goals?” https://bigsunathletics.com/

  • Amount: Varies

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025 (fall semester) May 1, 2025 (spring semester)

    Description: For students attending SLCC and are undocumented (with or without DACA), asylum seekers, and those applying for or granted TPS in the US. https://slcc.edu/dreamcenter/scholarship/index.aspx

  • Amount: $500 - $1000

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025 (multiple deadlines throughout the year)

    Description: For female high school seniors or female college students who are committed to maintain personal wellness. Applicants will share their personal wellness journeys and experiences as students by submitting a short essay (500 words or less) on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident. https://skincareox.com/scholarship/

  • Amount: $1000, 2 awards

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors who will be enrolled in an accredited higher education school in fall 2025 or current college students who have a documented learning disability. Applicants will submit a 250-word response on why you have chosen your intended college major and why you should receive the scholarship. https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship_students_with_disabilities

  • Amount: $1000, 5 awards

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors who will be enrolled in an accredited higher education school in fall 2025 or current college students who intend to major in a STEM field or related. Applicants will submit a 250-word response on why you have chosen to enter the field of “STEM” and why you should receive the scholarship. https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship_stem_majors

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: Open to high school seniors preparing for their first year of college as well as current college students. Applicants will submit a 3–5-page essay about what makes a society a productive society. Must be a resident of the US and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. https://www.sterlinglawyers.com/scholarship/

  • Amount: $18,000 - $25,000 per academic year, employment every summer, and a full-time job after graduation.

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: A financial needs-based initiative where you will be exposed to intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major. Students must be 18 to apply, enroll full-time in college/university, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be US citizens or permanent residents. More information is on the website about the scholarship program as well as the job offer. https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-programs/undergraduate-scholarship-program/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: This award allows you to share your thanks for when someone has done something kind for you. Applicants must be students who plan to enter college within the next 12 months, are US citizens, complete the online application and submit a personal statement (250 words or less). https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship

  • Amount: Varies

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For students of Korean heritage, who will be a full-time student in one of the designated Western region states (listed on website), have a minimum GPA of 3.0 & can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. https://www.kasf.org/apply-wrc-2/

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors or current college students majoring in an animal-related discipline. Applicants will submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript. https://cavaliertrc.wixsite.com/ctrc/scholarship-information

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For students of African descent who are enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/black-student-scholarship

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For women students pursing any undergraduate degree program emphasizing STEM and are enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For any LGBTQ student who is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For a student pursuing a degree in critical care nursing and is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For a student pursuing a degree in geriatric care nursing and is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For a student pursuing a degree in special education and is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For a student pursuing their degree to become a future teacher and is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: June 30, 2025

    Description: For prospective or current nursing students who are enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the US. The selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships

  • Amount: $2000, one award each month

    Closing Date: Current- June 30, 2025 (at the end of each month)

    Description: Open to legal residents of the U.S., 17 years old or older, and meet one of the four requirements listed on the website. https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application

  • Amount: $2000, 1 award each semester

    Closing Date: July 1 (for fall semester) & November 15 (for spring semester)

    Description: For students who are currently or soon-to-be enrolled in an accredited Utah university, college, trade, or vocational school in pursuit of a construction-related career or

    trades. Students will submit answers to 4 questions (approx. 200 words each) Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. https://genevarock.com/company/scholarship/

  • Amount: Up to $1000

    Closing Date: July 1, 2025

    Description: For any incoming or current undergraduate/graduate student who identifies as female. Applicants will submit an essay (1000 words or less) prompt: “Why are you passionate about STEM and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?” https://abcwildlife.com/about-us/women-in-stem-scholarship/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: July 1, 2025

    Description: For students currently enrolled in any college are eligible to apply. Please complete the application form and submit an essay (1000 words minimum): “Tell us about your educational goals and plans after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship and what it would mean to you if you won.” https://kbdelta.com/scholarship-program/

  • Amount: $1500

    Closing Date: July 1, 2025

    Description: Scholarship is open to students with any level of education (entering freshmen and above). To apply, students must submit a 2000-word essay about one of the following subjects listed on the website. https://www.buynowsignal.com/scholarship/

  • Amount: $1000 - $15,000

    Closing Date: July 9, 2025

    Description: Create and wear your original promwear using Duck® Brand Duct Tape and/or Duck® Brand Crafting Tape. Fill out the entry form where you’ll submit at least one pic of yourself in the promwear. https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom

  • Amount: $2000

    Closing Date: (fall semester) July 30, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors accepted to a four-year university by the time of the award or current full-time college students, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants will submit an essay of no fewer than 800 words about their opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects their life. https://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For Utah and Idaho students (ages 12-18), they will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win the scholarship for every A they received on their report cards. https://www.zionsbank.com/personal/personal-savings/young-savers/pays-for-as/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For future (high school seniors) and current college students majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Management, and others preparing for a career in the personal finance industry. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA, a US resident, and submit an essay (500-900 words) under the topic: “In 10 years, how do you see yourself impacting the finance industry?” https://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For students who are over 18 and enrolled in a full-time undergrad program in the US or Canada. Write an essay of 1000 words or more about “How I Live a Healthy Lifestyle”. Summarize your essay into YOUR OWN UNIQUE title (3-7 words).https://supplementrelief.com/scholarship/?srsltid=AfmBOopgWaIiwgo4LBDrdczbAA_eBYI8h_bm_3v_xDrCXEgjmIrZ-d7J

  • Amount: $2000

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For current high school students and college students with a 3.0 GPA and a US citizen. Applicants will write a short essay (no less than 500 words) about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development. https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

  • Amount: $1000

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: Open to any current high school senior or college student who is a legal resident of the US and is enrolled in a 2 to 5-year post-secondary institution. Candidates will submit a 750–1000-word essay response to the prompt: Tell BK Law about a specific time in your life when you utilized your strong work ethic. Tell us what the task was, how you stayed motivated and what the outcome was. https://bk-lawgroup.com/2025-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/#:~:text=The 2022 Strong Work Ethic,for the 2022 Fall semester.

  • Amount: $1000 - $8000

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For international, DACA, and permanent resident students accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a US or Canadian school that MPOWER supports. https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen#GCScholarship

  • Amount: $1000, 3 awards

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For high school seniors and current college students planning to attend college or another form of post-secondary education for the full school year following the submission period are eligible to apply. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment and submit an essay (500-750 words) on one of the topics listed on the website. https://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/information/scholarship.asp

  • Amount: $500

    Closing Date: July 31, 2025

    Description: For undergraduate students interested in going to law school or graduate students in law school. Applicants will submit an essay (max. 1500 words) answering the topic listed on the website. https://philly-injury-law.com/scholarship.html

  • Amount: $2000, one award each month

    Closing Date: Current- July 31, 2025 (at the end of each month)

    Description: Open to legal residents of the U.S., 17 years old or older, and meet one of the four requirements listed on the website. https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application

This is not a comprehensive list. For more scholarships, please look at other scholarship search websites as well. Some useful websites are: 

Again, these are just some starting points and are not a comprehensive list. 

Please note: You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship. If you must pay money to get money, it's probably a scam. 

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: Please click here for the link.

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The 2025-2026 FAFSA form will open on December 1, 2024. 

Seniors, please complete the FAFSA when it opens, to qualify not only for federal financial aid but also for aid from colleges as well as to qualify for some scholarships. The sooner, the better. 

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:  Please click here for the link.

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