January Scholarships
Opportunity Scholarship
Requirements: 3.3 cumulative high school GPA. Complete 3 advanced courses (see website for more details about eligible courses) (Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of: Math, Science, Language Arts), Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Graduate from a Utah high school https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/ DEADLINES: Application Opens January 2, 2024,
Priority Deadline: January 19, 2024 Final Deadline: March 20, 2024
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Candidates must: demonstrate exemplary leadership drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community. Must have a GPA 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, be a citizen of the United States, and use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx.
Deadline: January 4, 2024
APIA Scholarship Program (for Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity)
The APIA Scholarship is open to Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) high school and college students who will be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. There are multiple scholarship opportunities that vary in award amount, number of years, field of study, location, and more. For high school seniors and students with GED entering college in Fall 2024.
Additional Information: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
DEADLINE: January 9, 2024
Utah State Ambassadors Scholarship
Ambassadors develop leadership skills and attributes by volunteering for leadership positions within the program, taking a leadership class each fall, and by hosting various leadership trainings for high school and junior college students. Must apply as a senior in high school. Freshmen: 3.5 GPA (for Fall 2024) Award Amount Freshmen & Transfer: 100% Tuition & Student Fees for the duration of the award. Students interested in the Ambassador Program must first apply for admission at USU. Interested students must be accepted to USU and use their A# (student ID number) to access the online Ambassador Application. For this reason, we encourage students to apply for admission by December 1, 2023 to ensure there is time to be accepted and then complete the Ambassador Program application DEADLINE: January 10, 2024 www.usu.edu/scholarships
HUNTSMAN SCHOLAR BUSINESS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Students will be selected through a rigorous application process. Selection criteria includes academic record, ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, giving back, and career focus. In order for applicants to be accepted into our program, applicants must have at least one Jon M. Huntsman School of Business declared major on USU’s Logan campus before the start of the first term in which you would be applying to begin as a Huntsman Scholar. Applicants will need to show leadership involvement through extracurricular activities, service, and work/internship experiences. Applicants will also need to write an essay and do a required video interview. Applicants must be admitted to Utah State University (Logan Campus)
DEADLINE: January 10, 2024
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. For a graduating minority high school senior, that has financial, need.
Apply at https://www.jackierobinson.org
Deadline: January 10, 2024
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
For grades 9-12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools are eligible. This year’s topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. 1,000 word count, not including citations and bibliography. $10,000 first place, plus other cash awards.
For instructions on how to submit your essay see: www.jfklibrary.org
DEADLINE: January 12, 2024
Washington Crossing Foundation
Write a 300 word essay on why you plan a career in government service, including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. Other awards will be given to students who plan to attend an Armed Forces College. Award: $500-5,000 See www.gwcf.org
DEADLINE: January 15, 2024
Utah State- Quinney Natural Resource Scholarship
Open to Seniors with a 3.5 GPA and an ACT of 27. 1) Must tell why you are interested in coming to the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University; What you hope to do with your degree. 2) Resume: Include scholarly achievements, academic interests, and involvement in extracurricular activities. 3) Current unofficial transcript from your high school/transfer college. 4) Copy of ACT/SAT scores (showing the individual category scores as well as the composite score). 5. Essay: How is current science changing the management of natural resources? Choose one example to discuss in some detail, and explain how you hope to make a contribution to the management of natural resources in the future. 6) Two reference letters from people who are in a position to evaluate your scholarly ability and motivation to work in natural resource areas. Award: $8,000 per year for 4 years See website: https://qcnr.usu.edu/undergraduates/involvement/quinneyscholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2024
High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Students form teams, develop an innovative idea and submit a presentation online to be judged for the first round. This challenge is sponsored by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah. Ages 14-18 can compete.
https://lassonde.utah.edu/category/events/
Deadline: January 16, 2024
Coolidge Scholars Program - JUNIORS ONLY
The Coolidge Scholarship is among the most generous in America: a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four-years of undergraduate study and leadership training. The Coolidge can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. university. Any student of any background, planning to pursue any academic discipline of study in college, may apply to this program. The application is available on the website: coolidgescholars.org If you have any questions contact Rushad Thomas at [email protected]
Deadline: January 18, 2024
United States JCI Senate Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior and a U.S. citizen and planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school. Scholarship is based on personal statement, academics, volunteer or leadership, employment, and letters of recommendation.
www.usjcisenate.org
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Bezos Scholars Program
The Bezos Scholars program is for Juniors who are interested in a year-long leadership development program for 17 high school juniors. The program kicks off with an all-expenses paid experience at the Aspen Ideas Festival June 22 – June 28, 2024. During the following school year, scholars receive ongoing mentorship and $1,000 in funding to launch a community change project to make a difference in their hometowns. Participating scholars gain access to dynamic college advising support. [email protected] DEADLINE: January 25, 2024
Career & Technology Education Scholarships and Tuition Awards
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The awards cover up to one year of tuition. For those students who have excelled in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas. Eligible candidates are those who are (1)planning on attending a postsecondary institution in a CTE program that is a two-year Associate Degree program or less or (2)those who are planning to teach in a CTE area (a four year program). Each nominee must complete all aspects of the application. For information go to the counseling center. https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/scholarshipsawards
Deadline: The application must be postmarked by January 26, 2024
National Interscholastic Athletic Assoc. Scholar/Essay (NIAAA)Applicant must have achieved at least two of the following: Minimum of B+ average, ranked in the top 25% of the class, ACT score of 24. Must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport, must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports. Must complete essay,application, and have letter of recommendation from high school athletic director. More information in counseling center.
See: https://members.niaaa.org/page/StudentScholarship
Award: State winner, Plaque/ Section winner $1500/ National winner $2500 and trip to Nat. conference
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
LARRY H. & GAIL MILLER ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Will you be an incoming first-year student in Fall 2024? Are you the first in your family to attend any amount of college? This includes parents, caregivers, and siblings in your immediate family. Are you interested in University student housing? Please provide a personal statement essay (750 words maximum) in which you address your educational and career goals, your family background, and the reason why you believe you are qualified for this scholarship. Please provide the name and email address of the person submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. They must upload the letter to Academic Works by the application deadline.
https://dream.utah.edu/dream_scholarships.php
DUE: January 31, 2024 (must apply to the U of U by December 1, 2023)
I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
Did you have a dream that was off-the-wall, or maybe it was so real that you didn't know you were dreaming? Maybe you dream of a successful future or reaching your goals. Whatever your dreams might be, they could help you towards getting a scholarship for your college education. . Let your dreams be your muse - and your ticket to free money for school. One "dreamer" in our I Have a Dream Scholarship will receive $1,500 to help make his or her educational dream come true. "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less)
The I Have a Dream Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around April 30, 2024.
htps://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
FIRST DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a High School Sophomore residing in Salt Lake County whose household income is $85,000 or less. Must have a transcript, show overall current GPA and two letters of recommendation. The scholarship will pay for tuition and fees for up to eight semesters at a public university, college, or technical college in Utah. For more information go to https://www.firstdegreescholarship.org/
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
SuperMoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
SuperMoney's mission is to help everyone reach their financial goals. SuperMoney's Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission. Our scholarship program awards $500 a year to a student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness through continued education. Applicants must have an overall average GPA of at least 3.0. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification document.
APPLY AT https://www.supermoney.com/scholarship#apply-now OPEN all year round for submissions
FOSSI SCHOLARSHIP
Apply for the $40,000 FOSSI Scholarship
Are you a high school student looking to make the world or your community a better place?
Do you plan to attend an HBCU next year? Do you have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math?If you answered yes, FOSSI may be for you.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIPS
Diversity Scholarships: http://diversity.utah.edu/scholarships/
Requirements: 3.3 cumulative high school GPA. Complete 3 advanced courses (see website for more details about eligible courses) (Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of: Math, Science, Language Arts), Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Graduate from a Utah high school https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/ DEADLINES: Application Opens January 2, 2024,
Priority Deadline: January 19, 2024 Final Deadline: March 20, 2024
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Candidates must: demonstrate exemplary leadership drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community. Must have a GPA 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, be a citizen of the United States, and use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx.
Deadline: January 4, 2024
APIA Scholarship Program (for Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity)
The APIA Scholarship is open to Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) high school and college students who will be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. There are multiple scholarship opportunities that vary in award amount, number of years, field of study, location, and more. For high school seniors and students with GED entering college in Fall 2024.
Additional Information: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
DEADLINE: January 9, 2024
Utah State Ambassadors Scholarship
Ambassadors develop leadership skills and attributes by volunteering for leadership positions within the program, taking a leadership class each fall, and by hosting various leadership trainings for high school and junior college students. Must apply as a senior in high school. Freshmen: 3.5 GPA (for Fall 2024) Award Amount Freshmen & Transfer: 100% Tuition & Student Fees for the duration of the award. Students interested in the Ambassador Program must first apply for admission at USU. Interested students must be accepted to USU and use their A# (student ID number) to access the online Ambassador Application. For this reason, we encourage students to apply for admission by December 1, 2023 to ensure there is time to be accepted and then complete the Ambassador Program application DEADLINE: January 10, 2024 www.usu.edu/scholarships
HUNTSMAN SCHOLAR BUSINESS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Students will be selected through a rigorous application process. Selection criteria includes academic record, ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, giving back, and career focus. In order for applicants to be accepted into our program, applicants must have at least one Jon M. Huntsman School of Business declared major on USU’s Logan campus before the start of the first term in which you would be applying to begin as a Huntsman Scholar. Applicants will need to show leadership involvement through extracurricular activities, service, and work/internship experiences. Applicants will also need to write an essay and do a required video interview. Applicants must be admitted to Utah State University (Logan Campus)
DEADLINE: January 10, 2024
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. For a graduating minority high school senior, that has financial, need.
Apply at https://www.jackierobinson.org
Deadline: January 10, 2024
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
For grades 9-12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools are eligible. This year’s topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. 1,000 word count, not including citations and bibliography. $10,000 first place, plus other cash awards.
For instructions on how to submit your essay see: www.jfklibrary.org
DEADLINE: January 12, 2024
Washington Crossing Foundation
Write a 300 word essay on why you plan a career in government service, including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. Other awards will be given to students who plan to attend an Armed Forces College. Award: $500-5,000 See www.gwcf.org
DEADLINE: January 15, 2024
Utah State- Quinney Natural Resource Scholarship
Open to Seniors with a 3.5 GPA and an ACT of 27. 1) Must tell why you are interested in coming to the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University; What you hope to do with your degree. 2) Resume: Include scholarly achievements, academic interests, and involvement in extracurricular activities. 3) Current unofficial transcript from your high school/transfer college. 4) Copy of ACT/SAT scores (showing the individual category scores as well as the composite score). 5. Essay: How is current science changing the management of natural resources? Choose one example to discuss in some detail, and explain how you hope to make a contribution to the management of natural resources in the future. 6) Two reference letters from people who are in a position to evaluate your scholarly ability and motivation to work in natural resource areas. Award: $8,000 per year for 4 years See website: https://qcnr.usu.edu/undergraduates/involvement/quinneyscholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2024
High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Students form teams, develop an innovative idea and submit a presentation online to be judged for the first round. This challenge is sponsored by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah. Ages 14-18 can compete.
https://lassonde.utah.edu/category/events/
Deadline: January 16, 2024
Coolidge Scholars Program - JUNIORS ONLY
The Coolidge Scholarship is among the most generous in America: a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four-years of undergraduate study and leadership training. The Coolidge can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. university. Any student of any background, planning to pursue any academic discipline of study in college, may apply to this program. The application is available on the website: coolidgescholars.org If you have any questions contact Rushad Thomas at [email protected]
Deadline: January 18, 2024
United States JCI Senate Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior and a U.S. citizen and planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school. Scholarship is based on personal statement, academics, volunteer or leadership, employment, and letters of recommendation.
www.usjcisenate.org
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Bezos Scholars Program
The Bezos Scholars program is for Juniors who are interested in a year-long leadership development program for 17 high school juniors. The program kicks off with an all-expenses paid experience at the Aspen Ideas Festival June 22 – June 28, 2024. During the following school year, scholars receive ongoing mentorship and $1,000 in funding to launch a community change project to make a difference in their hometowns. Participating scholars gain access to dynamic college advising support. [email protected] DEADLINE: January 25, 2024
Career & Technology Education Scholarships and Tuition Awards
CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are for outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The awards cover up to one year of tuition. For those students who have excelled in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas. Eligible candidates are those who are (1)planning on attending a postsecondary institution in a CTE program that is a two-year Associate Degree program or less or (2)those who are planning to teach in a CTE area (a four year program). Each nominee must complete all aspects of the application. For information go to the counseling center. https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/scholarshipsawards
Deadline: The application must be postmarked by January 26, 2024
National Interscholastic Athletic Assoc. Scholar/Essay (NIAAA)Applicant must have achieved at least two of the following: Minimum of B+ average, ranked in the top 25% of the class, ACT score of 24. Must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport, must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports. Must complete essay,application, and have letter of recommendation from high school athletic director. More information in counseling center.
See: https://members.niaaa.org/page/StudentScholarship
Award: State winner, Plaque/ Section winner $1500/ National winner $2500 and trip to Nat. conference
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
LARRY H. & GAIL MILLER ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Will you be an incoming first-year student in Fall 2024? Are you the first in your family to attend any amount of college? This includes parents, caregivers, and siblings in your immediate family. Are you interested in University student housing? Please provide a personal statement essay (750 words maximum) in which you address your educational and career goals, your family background, and the reason why you believe you are qualified for this scholarship. Please provide the name and email address of the person submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. They must upload the letter to Academic Works by the application deadline.
https://dream.utah.edu/dream_scholarships.php
DUE: January 31, 2024 (must apply to the U of U by December 1, 2023)
I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
Did you have a dream that was off-the-wall, or maybe it was so real that you didn't know you were dreaming? Maybe you dream of a successful future or reaching your goals. Whatever your dreams might be, they could help you towards getting a scholarship for your college education. . Let your dreams be your muse - and your ticket to free money for school. One "dreamer" in our I Have a Dream Scholarship will receive $1,500 to help make his or her educational dream come true. "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less)
The I Have a Dream Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around April 30, 2024.
htps://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
FIRST DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a High School Sophomore residing in Salt Lake County whose household income is $85,000 or less. Must have a transcript, show overall current GPA and two letters of recommendation. The scholarship will pay for tuition and fees for up to eight semesters at a public university, college, or technical college in Utah. For more information go to https://www.firstdegreescholarship.org/
DEADLINE: January 31, 2024
SuperMoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
SuperMoney's mission is to help everyone reach their financial goals. SuperMoney's Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission. Our scholarship program awards $500 a year to a student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness through continued education. Applicants must have an overall average GPA of at least 3.0. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification document.
APPLY AT https://www.supermoney.com/scholarship#apply-now OPEN all year round for submissions
FOSSI SCHOLARSHIP
Apply for the $40,000 FOSSI Scholarship
Are you a high school student looking to make the world or your community a better place?
Do you plan to attend an HBCU next year? Do you have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math?If you answered yes, FOSSI may be for you.
- Provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript (Subject to authentication)
- Provide proof of acceptance at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- September 22, 2023: 2024 FOSSI application opens
- January 31, 2024: Application due date
- https://futureofstemscholars.org/FOSSI
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIPS
Diversity Scholarships: http://diversity.utah.edu/scholarships/
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