Scholarships
Other Scholarships/ Resources
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
ADDITIONAL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION
www.unigo.com/scholarships
http://www.utahcf.org/apply-for-support/student-scholarships
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