Financial Aid & Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
The FASFA is the form that you must fill out if you want to be eligible to receive any federal aid to assist in paying for college. To learn more, watch the video below:
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:Your Social Security Number. Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen) Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. If you are a male who is turning 18, or is already 18 or older, you must register for in the Selective Service System by the time you turn 25 to be eligible for any federal student aid. It is required by law. Get more information here: https://www.sss.gov/
FAFSA4caster can give you a free, early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid . This information can be used to help families plan ahead for college.
Use this link for help when filling out your FAFSA. If you cant find the answer you are looking for call 1-800-433-3243
Need more help? Check out the link below:
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Please check out the links to Utah colleges to see if you are on track for an academic scholarship, or visit Mr. Griffin in the counseling center to determine your eligibility. You can figure out your college index score here. You can also check below for other scholarships.
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MARCH
Garkane UREA Leadership Camp | Due March
Garkane hosts a leadership camp opportunity during the summer for Juniors. Get the application HERE
Utah’s Young Humanitarian Award | Due March
Supported by the Eccles Foundation this award up to $5000, with other scholarships available, recognizes young people for their outstanding humanitarian service - Local service must be a central focus in the application. Apply for more information HERE.
Jiffy Lube “What Drives You? | Due March
Open to all high school students that have a valid driver’s license; a scholarship is also available for students in drivers ed. 500 word essay. $6500 Has been awarded to a Panguitch High School student in the past! Find out information HERE.
Garfield County 4-H Scholarship Application | Due March
Portfolio and Interview with preference given to 4H members. For the application click HERE.
Distinguished Young Women | Due March-April
Can apply as a JUNIOR or SENIOR- requires on stage performance and National travel for final competition. See details HERE.
University of Utah ACCESS Program for Women in Science and Mathematics | Due March
For an application and information visit the website at http://science.utah.edu/students/access.php.
E4U2 Video Contest | Due March
Video Contest for students of all ages. For an application and information go to http://www.nae.edu/e4u2/.
ACLU Scholarship | Due March 15
2019 Activist Scholarship Program offering 4 scholarships of $3,500 each, totaling $14,000 in monies awarded. Must have a GPA of 3.0 check out the application at www.acluutah.org.
*JUNIORS* USU Engineering State | Due March
Mid June on the USU campus in Logan. This is not a scholarship but it is an event for students who are interested in math, science and/or engineering. Students should be a junior and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. For an application and information go to http://engineering.usu.edu/htm/engineering-state-2015. or click HERE
Utah Jump$tart Coalition Scholarship | Due March
For an application and information go to http://www.utahjumpstart.org/.
T. H. Bell (TIL) Teaching Incentive Loan | Due March 24
For an application and information go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/educatoreffectiveness?mid=1050&aid=3 The TIL is funded by the Utah State Legislature. This loan will pay for your school then the amount is forgiven if you teach in a Utah public school. The application is also available HERE.
TIL recipients are required to pursue an educator preparation program, obtain educator licensing, and then teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. To qualify for a Utah Educator License, a recipient must receive a cleared background/fingerprint check at the time of licensing and have a visa or citizenship status that will allow the recipient to be employed in the United States. The TIL consists of a waiver (of tuition and fees at the Utah public institutions and $995.00 per semester at private institutions) to be used for a period not exceeding 8 semesters. The program is jointly administered by the Utah State Board of Education (USOE) and the State Board of Regents.
*JUNIORS* SUU Governor's Honors Academy | Due March
Current high school juniors are welcome to apply. The cost of the Academy is $1000 for all expenses of the 9 day Academy. Selected participants will receive a sponsorship packet, detailing how to raise money towards their $1000 fee (monthly payments may also be arranged). Those participants who are selected and attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to Southern Utah University. For an application and information go to http://www.suu.edu/prostu/gha/. Find the information HERE.
LifeLine For Youth | Due March 31
Organization to raise awareness about issues related to suicide, substance abuse, or bullying. $1000 scholarship. The instructions for applying to the scholarship are simple and can be found HERE.
*EHS STUDENTS* Cort Durfey Memorial Scholarship | Due March 31
Cort Durfey Memorial Scholarship. Application is found HERE and HERE. See DerLynne in the office she has the applications!!
Lighthouse Guild Scholarships for visually impaired students | Due March
Seniors For application and information go to http://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/scholarships.
APRIL
Garkane Energy Scholarship | Due April 3
There is an application for seniors as well as non-traditional students. For the application and information for seniors click HERE. For the application and information for the non-traditional student click HERE.
YCC Youth Conservation Corp Employment | Due April
Working with federal government on trail and project crews open to youth 15-18 years of age. Application is due to the counselor on April 25th. Find the English Application HERE and the Spanish Application HERE.
Rolling on the Floor Laughing Scholarship | Elevate Pest Control | Due April
Elevate Pest Control in Utah is offering a $750 scholarship for 2017. The scholarship will be given to a graduating senior or college freshman from Utah. There are more details about the scholarship and its qualifications in the link HERE.
Ayn Rand Essay Contest | Due April
Can apply as a JUNIOR or SENIOR. Essay Contest between 800-1600 words on an Ayn Rand novel. Find out more by signing up through their website HERE.
Bryce Canyon City Scholarship | Due April
Scholarship available to students within the district. Application must arrive at the Bryce Canyon City Office prior to due date. Download the application HERE.
South West Applied Technology Scholarship | Due April
Scholarships for PHS, BVHS & EHS. For the application and information go to HERE.
South Central Summer Internship Program | Due April
For student enrolled in high school, a paid internship, at $10 per hour for a warehouse tech, at a great local company. Find the info HERE and the application HERE.
South West Applied Technology Scholarship | Due April
Three scholarships reserved for PHS, BVHS & EHS. The scholarships will be used by other schools if we don't take them. For the application and information go to HERE.
Garfield Memorial Hospital Scholarship | Due April
Scholarship for students who are pursuing a degree in a health care related field. There is an application attached for high school seniors. The nursing scholarship can be found HERE.
Southern Utah Junior Livestock Show Scholarship | Due April
Students must have shown 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. For the application and information click HERE.
Utah Association of Conservation Districts Zone 5 Scholarship | Due April 30
The recipient will be a high school senior living in Beaver, Iron, Washington, Kane or Garfield County, who is pursuing a degree in an agriculture or natural resource science field.
For more information about the Utah Association of Conservation Districts go to www.uacd.org
For the application and information click HERE.