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The Utah Jump$tart Scholarship Competition is designed to recognize students who can demonstrate a solid understanding of financial literacy concepts and are pursuing a post-secondary education.  

Eligibility: 

• Be a high school student, graduating class in 2024 or 2025, at an accredited Utah school. 

• Have successfully completed or currently be enrolled in the General Finacial Literacy course. 

• Not be a direct relative of Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. 

Application Criteria: 

A. Video

• Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions:

  • What are three important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?

• Students will receive points based on their content and creativity and must meet the following requirements: 

  • Videos must be posted as public on YouTube (applicant will then paste the link to the YouTube video in their scholarship application).

  • Creativity is important. Please do not just utilize a PowerPoint presentation or record yourself reading prepared remarks. 

  • Videos must be no more than 60 seconds in length. Videos over 60 seconds will be disqualified.

  • Videos must be in English and the entrant's original work and not infringe on any copyrights or trademarks. All music or graphics must be original or used with permission. 

B. Short Answer

• Candidates will be asked to write a few sentences providing positive feedback about their General Financial Literacy teacher and how this teacher helped them master financial literacy concepts. 

Online Submission Entry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpdUhHPq9SUjZMP6aZ-rXovSXBN2GjC845EY7YAWqu9pD2dQ/viewform

Prize: 

• Up to three applicants will each receive a $1,250 scholarship reward, AND one eligible applicant will receive an additional $500 bonus to their scholarship from my529 totaling $1,750.

  • To get the $500 bonus, have your video demonstrate a knowledge of 529 college savings plans or Utah's my529 college savings account. 

The program's format is tailored to accommodate the ever fluctuating commitments and responsibilities of a student's lifestyle, our program is fully remote, has rolling admission and has a flexible time frame and schedule. All students have access to grow into more capable and responsible citizens and to develop their professional skills for a successful future. 

Students join remote teams that are energized by diverse students from around the country who work on amplifying youth civic engagement. Along with our unique curriculum, peer to peer learning and expert speakers deepen their experience.

The program is free and has no costs. Students can count their participation for community service hours and TurnUp is authorized to give out awards and certificates, including The President’s Volunteer Service Award. The internship has also been invaluable for bolstering resumes, widening networking reach, and for earning college letters of recommendation.

Here is a link to more detailed information and a link to apply!

The Opportunity Scholarship is a simplified, statewide, achievement-based program that encourages students to complete advanced courses in core subject areas while in high school, aims to make higher education more accessible, and rewards students for preparing academically for college. 

Class of 2024 Application Dates:

• Scholarship application opens: January 2, 2024

• Priority deadline: January 19, 2024

• Final deadline: March 20, 2024 

Criteria: 

• Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA

• Complete three advanced courses 

  • Complete one Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course * in each of the core areas of high school graduation:

    • • Math,

      • Science, and

      • Language Arts

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Graduate from a Utah high school.

* The three advanced courses must be completed in grades 9-12 and must be completed prior to high school graduation. *

The Opportunity Scholarship can be used at the following institutions:

• Salt Lake Community College

• Snow College

• Southern Utah University 

• Utah State University 

• Utah Tech University 

• Utah Valley University 

• University of Utah

• Weber State University 

• Brigham Young University (Provo campus)

• Ensign College

• Western Governors University 

• Westminister University 

The Sterling Scholar Awards are open to Utah high school seniors.  The selection process and nomination of students to compete on the region level is determined by each high school, but the students must meet the Sterling Scholar Standards listed below.

• • Sterling Scholar officials consider a high school senior if they will be graduating with the senior class in the expected year.

  • High school seniors who attend college classes full or part time or are classified as foreign exchange students are eligible for the Sterling Scholar Awards.  However, the program is designed to recognize scholastic achievement in Utah high schools. The student has to be still enrolled in high school.

  • To be selected as a Sterling Scholar nominee, students must have extraordinary scholarship scores as well as service in leadership and citizenship opportunities in the Utah high school.  It is up to each high school to determine if an individual has been in attendance enough to experience these leadership and citizenship opportunities.

Selection of winners and runners-up will be made on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship as demonstrated through activities and interests in an area of high school education characterized by one of the program categories. The general measurement will be defined and applied in this manner:

1. Scholarship

Scholarship (50 points) Overall GPA, difficulty of class schedule, ACT score of 17 or above, and class ranking.  While judges will seek evidence of growth and service in all activities, the nominee’s talent and aptitude towards their category will receive particular emphasis.

2. Leadership

Leadership (25 points) The qualities of leadership in Utah high schools can be measured in part by the responsibilities placed on a student by his/her teachers and fellow students.  However, evidence of positive and uplifting influence with fellow students will also be considered as indication of leadership.

3. Citizenship

Citizenship (25) Each Sterling Scholar nominee should exhibit a record of high standard of citizenship through his/her high school years.  Service to school, community, and/or other organizations shall be considered. The nominee’s attitude toward and acceptance of responsibility in contributing roles, as well as seeking out service opportunities will be especially important.  Evidence of a long-term commitment to service will also receive particular attention.

If you are the parent of a child with an IEP enrolled in a public school, we are required by Utah Code Section 53A-1a-704(10) to inform you of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program. Find more information here.

The T.H. Bell Education Scholarship Program aims to recruit and support students who are interested in serving as public educators in Utah and who enroll in an approved education program. T.H. Bell Scholarships may cover up to the cost of resident tuition, fees, and books. It also may be received for up to four consecutive years. 

The Utah Promise Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship program in Utah. It is available to recent high school graduates and adult learners at Utah’s public colleges and universities, as well as Utah’s public technical colleges. It is available for up to two years, four semesters, or an associate degree, whichever comes first. Award amounts vary based on individual circumstances. For questions regarding this program students should contact Financial Aid office at the college or university they plan to attend.

Career and Technical Education Scholarship is a scholarship for noncredit programs at select USHE institutions including Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, and Utah State University Eastern and USU-Moab. This scholarship is available to students who enroll in high-demand, non-credit certificate programs. For questions regarding this program students should contact the Financial Aid office at the college or university they plan to attend.

Are you interested in studying Geology, Environmental Geology, or Earth and Space Science Education at BYU? Apply for this scholarship by FEBRUARY 17TH, 2023

The Utah Music Foundations offers a range of scholarships to high school students based in piano, band, choir, and theater. Applications are now open to high school seniors graduating in 2023. The deadline for all scholarships is April 7, 2024.  

Scholarships, Amount, and Requirements: 

•  Betsy Wiscombe Piano Scholarship - $500 

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, a piano performance recording, and two references.

•  Alana Cope Eaton Piano Scholarship - $500

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, a piano performance recording, and two references.

•  Carolyn Reid Ogden Piano Scholarship - $500

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, a piano performance recording, and two references.

•  Steve Shirts Band Scholarship - $500

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, a short solo performance recording, and two references.

•  Dee Pace Musical Theater Scholarship - $1,000

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, a musical theater performance recording, and two references.

•  Claudia Bigler Choral Scholarship - $500

  • One short essay, a copy of high school transcripts, and two references.

The Prime Scholarship is awarded to students who earn the TRANSFORM certificate granted by the Utah State Board of Higher Education (USBE) after completing required concurrent enrollment (CE) or career and technical education (CTE) coursework in high school. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Recent Utah high school graduates 

• Be awarded the TRANSFORM certificate by USBE 

• Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA

• Meet all application deadlines.

• Enroll at an eligible institution full-time beginning the fall semester after graduation OR provide documentation that a deferral has been granted from the institution.

TRANSFORM Certificate Information: 

Students must have:

• Completed five general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR 

• Completed a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or six courses.

* TRANSFORM certificate requirements are determined by USBE and awarded through USBE and individual high schools. Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information about earning this certificate while in high school. *

Application Opens: January 2, 2024   Priority Deadline: January 19, 2024   Final Deadline: March 20, 2024

Award: $500 (subject to available funding), one-time award Eligible Uses: Cost of attendance

More information can be found here. 

The Energy Pathways Scholarship will begin accepting applications for 2024 awards beginning in November 2023. 

Eligibility:

• Applicants must either be in the 12th grade and enrolled in any public or private high school in Utah, or a first-year student pursuing a STEM undergraduate degree or STEM-related technical certification at a Utah institute of higher learning. 

• Students must certify their intent to pursue a STEM-related degree at a public or private institution of higher learning located in the state of Utah; or a license, certificate, or skill training that supports the energy industry at a school that is part of the Utah System of Higher Education.    

The AMAC foundation awards scholarships to students interested in pursuing aviation-related careers who plan to attend or are currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school seeking a degree or certification in: 

• accounting

• airport and airline management services 

• air traffic control and dispatching

• architecture

• aviation and avionics maintenance 

• civil, chemical, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering

• communications

• computer science 

• construction/construction management 

• engineering

• environmental science 

• finance

• piloting and in-flight services 

• weather science and aerospace engineering  

APPLY HERE BY MARCH 10TH, 2023

SCHOLARBOX

ScholarBox is a free online resource to find scholarships for you!

MHA students are encouraged to create an account and link their profile to Mountain Heights Academy. Scholar-Box.com provides FREE web based scholarship tools to help students find and apply for scholarships. They are a locally based company that helps connect students with local scholarships. Student info is protected and not sold to third parties. They’ll keep track of scholarships you have viewed, applied for, or chosen to ignore. Scholarships are rated by competitiveness and amount of time needed to complete based on the information required. Students can go directly to the scholarship’s website to apply.

COLLEGE GREENLIGHT OR CAPPEX

College Greenlight or Cappex is a free online resource to find local and national scholarships for you.

• View local and national scholarships available to you

• Get matched with scholarships based on your interests

• Scholarships are rated by competitiveness and effort to apply.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Keys to Success is a free online resource to connect you with scholarships, internships, & more!

• • View local scholarships available to you

  • Get matched with scholarships based on your interests

  • Earn points by applying and redeem them for cool prizes!

SCHOLARSHIPOWL

ScholarshipOwl is a free online resource to find scholarships for you.

• • Get matched with scholarships 

  • Complete application without leaving the site

  • Get recommended scholarships based on your interests

BOLD

Bold is a free online resource to find scholarships and grants for you.

• • Get matched with scholarships and grants

  • Find exclusive opportunities

  • Filter by education level, deadlines, and more

Click on the following links to get to different sites:

• Educate-Utah.org

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• TheDream.US

• Golden Foor Scholars