Scholarship Bulletin Feb 1 2017
Scholarship Bulletin Feb 1 2017
Scholarship Bulletin Feb 1 2017
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
AP classes offered: 18
AP classes offered: 18
AP classes offered: 18
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AP classes offered: 18
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AP classes offered: 18
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/
AP classes offered: 18