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2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS 2015
Applications are in the drawer in the Counseling Office
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY
Deadline: April 2, 2015
(LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) DO NOT TURN INTO
COUNSELING OFFICE, MUST BE MAILED TO MTN. VIEW!)
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Complete the application and include short essay (see application)
Letter of recommendation
Teacher evaluation form
Transcript (ACT scores are included on the transcript)
Need a recent photo
KIWANIS CLUB OF PAYSON SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
April 17, 2015
Eligibility:
 Be a graduating senior enrolling in a college or trade school. Proof of enrollment can be delayed
up to 3 years upon written request.
 Participation in service activities in the community, especially youth oriented.
 Must have study and career objectives and plans to achieve them.
 Financial need. (Those with full ride scholarships will not be considered)
 GPA of 2.5 or above throughout entire high school career.
 Essay (topic is on the application)
COURTNEY OSBORN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
April 17, 2015
Eligibility:
 GPA 3.0 or higher
 Female member of a high school sports team, dance or cheer.
 Write a personal statement
 Submit 2 letters of recommendation
 Fill out application in the drawer
RAY & MAURINE HIATT
Deadline: April 24, 2015
Eligibility:
 Graduating senior
 2.5 GPA or higher
 Write an explanation of your future education plans, your career objectives, what scholarships or
financial assistance you have received, and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
NEBO CREDIT UNION
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Eligibility:
 Student must be or become a member of Nebo Credit Union
 Student must be well-rounded, hard working and have proven commitment to academics
 Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
 Student should be active in community service and participate in extracurricular activities
 Student should demonstrate leadership skills and abilities
 Student should show they have defined career objective and the ability to complete their career
plans
 Student should exemplify the credit union ideals of service and people helping people.
 Write an essay of 500 words or less (see topic on application), a transcript of grades and 2 letters
of recommendation
 Fill out application in the drawer
McMULLIN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 1, 2015 by 1:00 p.m.
Eligibility:
 Be a music student from Payson High
 Plans to continue on at a college/university and for whom music figures into that
educational future in a major way.
 Type a response to the questions that are asked on the application.
National Scholarships
Quinney Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015
Scholarship Value: $4,500 for up to 4 years
Requirements: The Quinney Scholarship at USU provides support to undergraduates who desire to
better understand and contribute to a field involving natural resources.
Go to www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/students/prospective-students/quinney/ for more information.
NIAAA Scholarship -National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015
Scholarship Value:
 Requirements: Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+
average; (b) ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Verbal and
Math only)
 Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport
 Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
 Applicant must complete attached scholar application
 Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
 School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective
state athletic administrators association
 The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic
information submitted is accurate
 All materials must be postmarked to the NIAAA Liaison Utah (January 31)
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Richard Barton, CMAA
UIAAA
199 E 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
richard.barton@sevier.k12.ut.us
Go to http://www.niaaa.org/niaaa-awards/niaaa-student-athlete-scholarship/ for more information.
UIAAA Scholarship- Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,000
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Applicant must have achieved the following: (a) minimum of B average (c) ACT
score of 20 or an SAT score of 900 (Verbal and Math only)
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Applicant must have participated in two sports each year for at least 3 years.
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Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
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Applicant must complete attached scholar application
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Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic
administrator/director
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The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the
academic information submitted is accurate
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All materials must be postmarked to UIAAA/NIAAA scholarship program 199 East 7200 South,
Midvale, Utah 84047. No later than January 31, 2015.
Go to http://www.niaaa.org/assets/Scholarship-Application-2015-Fillable.pdf for more information.
UAEOP Judy Anderson Student Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2015
Scholarship Value: $500
Requirements: This scholarship is designed to assist business education students who wish to continue
their education and pursue office related careers, preferably in the educational field.
Go to http://uaeop.weebly.com click on Awards/Scholarships
Bryan J Miller Silent Heroes Essay Contest (Sophmores)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2015
Requirements: The Silent Heroes essay contest is now a statewide scholarship program sponsored by
the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, Mountain America Credit Union, and the Larry H. Miller Group of
Companies, KUTV, Broadway Media, and Media One. The scholarship program is open to all
sophomore high school students within the State of Utah. The essays recognize outstanding
individuals within the community who selflessly serve to improve the lives of those around them.
High school sophomores nominate their hero/ine by writing an essay (1000 words or fewer) that
describes why their nominee should be considered a Silent Hero/ine. The students use their essay to
explain how their hero/ine has personally impacted their lives or how they have improved the community.
Students can receive help writing their essay at the Salt Lake Community College Writing Center.
Essays are due by February 1, 2015. The panel of judges is comprised of representatives from eight
prominent community businesses. The best essays will be recognized at an awards dinner on April 23,
2015. Finalists will be awarded a scholarship from the Larry H. Miller Group and the scholarship money
will be placed in a Mountain America Credit Union college fund at a high rate of interest until the finalists
graduate.
Herff Jones Believe in you Scholarship and Principals award.
Scholarship Deadline: February 6, 2015
Requirements: This is a nomination scholarship based on leadership, academic performance and
community service. These criteria along with a student essay question will be required.
Please submit a resume to Mrs. White in the counseling office if you are interested in being nominated.
Women’s Italian American Civic League
Scholarship Deadline: February 11, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Requirements: Write a personal essay describing: the applicant’s Italian ancestry & how this ancestry
has influenced your life (max 300 words). Your essay is a critical part of the application. Tell us your
story.
Complete application, and write a summary of your educational goals and why you are the best candidate
for this scholarship
Go to www.Italianamericancivicleague.com for application and more details.
BYU Department of Geological Sciences George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2015
Requirements : Must be a graduating high school senior
Must enroll as a geology or earth and space science education major
Must continue in one of these majors according to a progressive program
Must maintain at least a 3.3 grade point average
Must abide by all BYU standards of conduct.
Complete the online application at https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3getFa7jgEq6Xe5
CTE Scholarship & Tuition Awards
Scholarship Deadline: February 23, 2015
Scholarship Value:
Requirements: CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are open to any graduating senior student who plans to get CTE
training after high school. This training must result in one of the following:
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an associate's degree or less in a CTE area, or
a bachelor's degree with a teaching credential in a CTE area.
Candidates must be a legal U.S. resident, have senior status and graduate from a Utah-sponsored, public, secondary school
before September 15, 2015. Please note that several colleges and universities also require a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Immediate employment after completing training program is a requirement for all potential award recipients. Employment
goal must be clearly stated in the student's narrative. Address 1) what employment the student intends to seek and 2) how
the student plans to obtain related employment once training is completed. Each nominee must complete all aspects of the
portfolio. Mail or hand deliver application to the Utah State Office of Education. Applications must be postmarked by
February 23, 2015.
Please go tohttp://schools.utah.gov/CTE/main/Scholarships.aspx for information regarding the CTE
scholarships.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Scholarship Deadline: Feb. 27, 2015
Scholarship Value:
Requirements: For High school seniors and current undergraduates who plan to enroll full time at a fouryear college or U in 2015-2016 and who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering,
technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Go to www.buickachievers.com for application and more information.
U of U ACCESS Program for women in Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: $3,500
Requirements: Multiple awards available, addition to the $3,500, there is a $1,000 housing waiver for
students who live on campus during the summer science course. Research Laboratory position during
the first year at the U. Visit science.utah.edu for more information.
U of U Sandra J. Bromley Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015
Scholarship Value:
Requirements: Four year award for tuition and fees
One award for incoming freshman majoring in biology chemistry, mathematics, or physics & astronomy
Minimum GPA of 3.00
The scholarship will pay in-state tuition for up to 15 credit hours per semester for 8 semesters
Preference will be given to mathematics majors and to applicants from single –parent homes.
Visit science.utah.edu for more information.
U of U Freshman Scholarship in Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Requirements: Multiple awards will be made to incoming freshman who declare a major in the college of
Science
Visit science.utah.edu for more information.
U of U Eugene Loh Fly’s Eye Cosmic Ray Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: Four year award for tuition and fees
Requirements: One award for an incoming freshman or current sophomore majoring in biology,
chemistry, mathematics, or physics & astronomy
Preference given to chemistry, mathematics, and physics majors
Minimum GPA of 3.5
The scholarship will pay in-state tuition for up to 15 credit hours per semester for 8 semesters.
Visit science.utah.edu for more information.
Susan W. Coda Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015
Scholarship Value:
Requirements: A one-time merit based scholarship to an exceptional Utah woman attending a college or
university outside the state of Utah. The recipient must be a Utah resident at the time of application and
have attended high school in Utah.
Go to http://www.ucas-edu.net/documents/susan-coda-scholarship.pdf for more information and
Application.
NAEOP Special Needs Student Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2015
Scholarship Value: $500
Requirements: This scholarship is designed to assist a special needs high school student with an
identified disability who will be pursuing a post-secondary program. The recipient of the UAEOP Judy
Anderson student scholarship is eligible to apply for consideration for NAEOP Marion T. Wood student
scholarship, which is valued at $1,000.
Go to http://uaeop.weebly.com click on Awards/Scholarships.
Utah Young Humanitarian Award
Scholarship Deadline: March 18, 2015 DUE not POSTARKED
Scholarship Value: one $5,000, one $3,000 and three $1,000 winners.
Requirements: For students that excel at giving back to their communities. Go to www.youthlinc.org
and click on the Young Humanitarian Award for more information
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 24, 2015
Scholarship Value: $5,000 overall scholarship award
Requirements: go to http://yourturn2apply.com/UTothers.htm to apply.
T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program
Scholarship Deadline: March 27, 2015
Scholarship Value: The Teaching Incentive Loan (TIL) is funded by the Utah State Legislature. 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. 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 administered by the State Board of
Regents.
Go to http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/Loans-and-Scholarships.aspx. For more information.
American College Foundation
Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: From $1,000-$5,000
Requirements: go to www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org for more information. For Utah students 1618 years of age, enrolled in high school during the 2014-2015 school year.
2015 FAFSA Completion Open House Scholarship Contest
Scholarship Deadline: April 20, 2015
Scholarship Value: $500
Requirements: To be eligible to win this scholarship…Students must attend a UHEAA FAFSA
Completion Open House, complete and submit their FAFSA, and complete and submit a scholarship
application at Facebook.com/uheaa in the FAFSA Scholarship tab.
Jiffy Lube Your turn behind the wheel scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: April 21, 2015
Scholarship Value: $5,000 overall
Requirements: For Utah students 15-17 years old enrolled in drivers ed during the 2014-2015 school
year. Go to http://yourturn2apply.com/UTdrivers.htm to apply.
8th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarshhip
Scholarship Deadline: April 24, 2015
Scholarship Value: $10,000 + and have your design made into an actual card to be sold in our line.
Requirements: Go to http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cardsscholarship.htm?utm_source=scholarship&utm_medium=faculty&utm_campaign=Scholarship for rules
and to submit your entry.
Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2015
Requirements: A multicultural scholarship program targeting students from high school through college
and is designed to recognize and encourage academic accomplishments. Go to
http://assets.fbmta.com/clt/dnny/lp/join/join_hfe_test.asp?Inputsource=hfe for information and to apply.
Career Step
Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2015
Requirements: Student must be graduating in 2015
Student must be graduating from a school on the list of approved Utah High Schools.
Student must enroll in a Career Step program with the awarded scholarship
Go to CareerStep.com/utah-scholarship for more information.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Requirements: For students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link http://www.fashion-schools.org/
and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page.
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Requirements: This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation carer
path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. If you are interested please go to
http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application.
The scholarship will be on the right side of the page.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2015
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Requirements: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
Sussle
Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Value: $1,000
No application or essay. Just contribute knowledge about stuff you already know. If you are a high
school senior and a US citizen or legal permanent resident you could apply.
For more information visit www.sussle.org/scholarship.
UVU’s Computer Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: ?
Scholarship Value: $6,000
Receive up to $6,000 tuition, fees and books each year in the computer engineering program, computer
science program at UVU. Visit www.uvu.edu/financialaid/ to apply. Questions? Email or call Dr.
Afsaneh Minaie at minaieaf@uvu.edu or call 801-863-6391.
UVU Ambassador LEAD Program
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Seventy-two single students receive a 2/3 housing scholarship to Ventana Student Housing.
The Wolverine Ambassador LEAD Housing Scholarship is valued at $2,000, which covers 60 percent of
the cost of rent, and is paid directly to Ventana Student Housing. Students are responsible for their own
utilities.
Before applying, please ensure that you meet each of the following requirements:
You are admitted to Utah Valley University
You have a 3.0 Grade Point Average
Your transcripts have been received by UVU Admissions
You have less than 90 credit hours
You do not have a spouse or any dependents
Ivory Homes Building Dreams, Ivory Homes Renewal Scholarship and Utah Opportunity Scholarship
The Ivory Homes Building Dreams Scholarship, Ivory Homes Renewal Scholarship and Utah Opportunity
Scholarship. Both of the Ivory Homes scholarships are scholarships offered to students that provide
Service within the Latina/o communities. The Utah Opportunity Scholarship is offered to 20 new incoming
freshman. The requirements for the scholarship is based on financial need, service and leadership.
You can also find the announcement of the scholarships
At: http://www.diversity.utah.edu/scholarships.
Learn more about this and other events by visiting our website:http://diversity.utah.edu/new
The Mikerowe WORKS Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Value:
We’re Lending Money We Don’t Have, To Students Who Can’t Pay It Back, To Educate Them For Jobs
That No Longer Exist. That’s Nuts.”
Here are the mrW Foundation’s current partnerships and scholarship opportunities for high school seniors
wanting to learn a skill. You’ll need to write an essay, provide attendance records and references. You’ll
need to sign The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge (Skills & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) and submit a short video.
Here’s the good news – if you qualify, registered and ultimately selected, you could get 100% tuition paid
for the course you select* (*check each school’s website for specific details, eligibility requirements and
course information). On average, that’s $15,000 per scholarship! That’s IF you qualify and there’s no
time like the present to find out. Click on the school of your choice for more information and
registration.
And don’t despair if you don’t see a school among these that works for your geographical area. Other
schools are coming on board regularly so check back often!
Go to: http://profoundlydisconnected.com/the-mikeroweworks-foundation-scholarship-opportunities/
Naval Reserve Officers Training corps (NROTC)
Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Value: Full tuition and other financial benefits worth up to $180,000.00.
Requirements: Be a US citizen, at least 17 yrs of age and not older than 23 by June 30 th of the year you
start college. Complete high school/equivalent certificate. ACT math score of 21 English score of 22 or
SAT math score of 520 Critical Reading score of 530.
Benefits of the NROTC: Free college tuition, 100% employment upon graduation, opportunity to lead
and manage personnel, unlimited travel opportunities, 30 days paid vacation earned annually and
excellent medical/dental benefits. Apply now: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Preps Magazine STEM Student athlete stars
(Current juniors or sophomores)
Preps Magazine is excited to be entering a new sponsorship relationship with US synthetic.
We will highlighting some of these students with feature stories in the magazine, and we will be working
with US Synthetic to create a college scholarship program as part of our agreement with them.
We are looking for: Student athletes, meaning a relatively high achieving student who also excels at one
or more sports.
Boys and girls who are currently juniors or possibly sophomores.
Planning to attend college with the intent to study in one of the STEM (Science, Technology, engineering,
Math) fields.
If you are someone that falls into this category talk to your counselor.