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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 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. For full details, read the Program Guide on www.regentsscholarship.org.

"The New Century Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to accelerate their education by earning an associate degree in high school from an institution within the Utah System of Higher Education or completing a specific math and science curriculum. The scholarship may be used at any four-year public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University—Provo, and Westminster College. The New Century Scholarship may be modified each year as a result of legislation." https://stepuputah.com/program/new-century-scholarship/


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 free…no tuition and no student loans. To learn more visit Harvard’s financial aid website at: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid or call the schools financial aid office at 617-495-1581.


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

Did you know - you can start applying for scholarships in jr high?

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Shout it out scholarship

Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?"

Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: September 30, 2020

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Eligibility: Students Age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with Zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive."

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Award: $2,000

Deadline: October 31, 2020

Patriot's Pen Scholsarship

Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8

Criteria: Submit an entry form and a short written response (300-400 words) on the theme: "What is Patriotism to me?"

More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Patriots-Pen-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165705Z&la=en

Award: National Winner - $5,000

State Winner - $500

Deadline: October 31, 2020

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12

Criteria: Write and record an audio essay on the theme: "Is this the country the founders envisioned?" (recorded essay should be 3-5 minutes long and saved to a CD or flash drive)

More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165737Z&la=en

Award: National Winner - $30,000

State Winner - $1,000 & an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.

Deadline: October 31, 2020

Education Matters Scholarship

Eligibility: Students Age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

Award: $5,000

Deadline: November 30, 2020

Unigo $10K Scholarship

Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app?"

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship

Award: $10,000

Deadline: December 31, 2020

Top Ten List Scholarship

Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship."

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: December 31, 2020

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "We want to know... what 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."

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Sweet & Simple Scholarships Application

Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old.

Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.”

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: February 28, 2021

Superpower Scholarship Application

Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?”

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship

Award: $2,500

Deadline: March 31, 2021

All About Education Scholarship

Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship

Award: $3,500

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Fifth Month Scholarship

Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old

Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original.”

Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: May 31, 2021