Private and State Scholarships

Numerous scholarship programs are available throughout the state and across the nation. Here are just a few:

• Centennial Scholarship

  A Utah Legislative program for students who graduate from high school earlier than their class. Amounts range from $250 to $1,000.Contact your high school counselor for information. Documentation is required and must be submitted to the scholarship coordinator at DSC. Application available on-line at: http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/earlycollege/Scholarships/Centennial.aspx.

• New Century Scholarship

  A Utah Legislative Program for high school students who complete the requirements for an Associates Degree while in high school. For information on this scholarship, please go contact your high school counselor for details.

  If you have questions regarding your application please contact a State Board of Regents representative at newcentury@utahsbr.edu.

• Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship

  Brock Blake, CEO of Lendio won a similar scholarship in an entrepreneur contest during college. He used the money to start his own career as an entrepreneur, and now wants to give back and help other aspiring business owners get a similar head start.

  The Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship will award $2,500 every year to a student who has demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship. The applicant should be an enrolled student in undergraduate or graduate (MBA) studies. The student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States of America. They must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, 9 credits for graduate) with a minimum 3.2 GPA. To apply, submit a 500 – 1,000 word essay along with your contact information to scholarship@lendio.com (see official rules and terms). Application Deadline is July 1st.

• CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship

  CEO.com is a daily dashboard for CEOs that want to be in the know. One quick glance will get you caught up with the latest CEO news, innovations and buzz worthy topics. In addition to their many links to noteworthy articles, videos and CEO news sources, their site spotlights CEOs who are making headlines.

  The CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship will award $2,500 (or to be determined) to an eligible applicant. The applicant should be an enrolled student in undergraduate or graduate (MBA) studies. The student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States of America. They must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, 9 credits for graduate) with a minimum 3.2 GPA. For more information visit www.CEO.com or you may contact them at:

  CEO.com
  350 S 400 W Suite 191
  Lindon, UT 84042
  
  Application Deadline is July 1st.

   

• Foster Care - Olene S. Walker Transition to Adult Living (TAL) Scholarship

  Designed to assist qualified youth who are transitioning out of state foster care to complete a post-secondary education program (degree or certificate) at one of the Utah System of Higher Education institutions. Applicants will be selected based on their strong desire to complete a post-secondary program of study and financial need. The maximum year scholarship award is $5,000 for full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours), $3750 for three quarter-time enrollment (9-11 hours), and $2500 for part-time enrollment (6-8 hours). Scholarship is renewable based on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funds. Students must re-apply each year. For more information, contacts and application, please go to http://justforyouth.utah.gov/scholarship.htm.

• BigSun Athletic Scholarship

  The BigSun Organization helps young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They offer annual scholarships to student athletes in all sports. Applicants must be high school seniors or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.

  For information and an application, please refer to the BigSun website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com.

• Dixie Escalante Electric

  Offers $2,000 scholarships to High School Seniors whose parents/guardians are members/consumers of Dixie Escalante Electric. Early deadline.

  Contact Dixie Escalante Electric for applications and information.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, Color Country Chapter

  Awards scholarships through the DAR scholarship committee. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend a accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. For more information please contact Chapter Scholarship Chairperson, Dyanna M Matthews dyannamichele@beyondbb.com. 

• Jacobsen Scholarship Fund

  Offered through the Deseret Trust Company, the Jacobsen Foundation accepts applications for fall (deadline May 31) and spring (deadline October 15) semesters. Students must be members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and complete the application process for each semester. The completed application should be submitted for review to: The Jacobsen Fund 1400 Foothill Drive, Suite 25, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Applicants for initial awards can download the Initial Application (PDF). Students who receive a Jacobsen Fund Scholarship must reapply for additional scholarships using the Renewal Application(PDF).  Although the Foundation does offer renewal scholarships, renewal is not guaranteed.

• Moon Lake Electric Association

  Offers educational assistance programs to High School Seniors whose parents/guardians are members of the Moon Lake Electric Association (located in Roosevelt Utah). For Information and applications visit www.mleainc.com

• Murray Arts Council

  Offers $500 scholarships to student who have performed in a Murray Arts Council musical or served in a support position. Applicants must be interested in pursuing theater or related technical field in college or community. For more information contact Myrna Kastler at 3665 Coast Dr. Taylorsville, UT 84118

• Officer Rectruiting - Available Scholarships and Collegiate Programs

  • Health Professions Scholarship

    Available to – Any U.S. Citizen who is attending an accredited institution and in a course of study for a designated Health Profession (Medical Doctor, Osteopathy, Dentist, Medical Service Corps (Administrator).

    Application – Applications are available from Navy Officer Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, UT. Telephone: (801) 568-0115

    Provided by – U.S. Navy

    Value – Scholarship includes full tuition, all textbooks and required supplies, and a $2,060 monthly stipend.

    Number of awards – Varies

    Selection by – U.S. Navy National Selection Board

  • Health Services Collegiate Program

    Available to – Any U.S. Citizen who is attending an accredited institution and in a course of study for a designated Health Profession (Medical Doctor, Osteopathy, Dentist, Medical Service Corps (Administrator).

    Application – Applications are available from Navy Officer Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, UT. Telephone: (801) 568-0115

    Provided by – U.S. Navy

    Value – Students will be enlisted into the U.S. Navy on Active Duty Status. However, they will not wear uniforms, drill, or be subject to deployment. They will only be required to complete their Degree Program. They will receive a minimum of $3,700 and maximum of $4,500 monthly, plus all military benefits (Medical & Dental Coverage for them and immediate family, housing and food allowance, credit toward retirement, etc.) Total yearly value, including benefits of approximately $65,000. Students are responsible for their own tuition, textbooks and required supplies.

    Number of awards – Varies

    Selection by – U.S. Navy National Selection Board

  • Navy Nurse Corps Scholarship

    Available to – Any U.S. Citizen who is attending an accredited Nursing School and completed their Freshman and Sophomore years.

    Application - Applications are available from Navy Officer Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, UT. Telephone: (801) 568-0115

    Provided by – U.S. Navy

    Value – Scholarships include partial tuition, a monthly stipend of $1,000, and a sign-on bonus of $10,000 (Payable in two installments)

    Number of awards – Varies

    Selection by – U.S. Navy National Selection Board

  • U.S. Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

    Available to – Any U.S. Citizen with at least 30 Semester / 45 Quarter Hours completed toward their Degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Application - Applications are available from Navy Officer Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, UT. Telephone: (801) 568-0159

    Provided by – U.S. Navy

    Value - Students will be enlisted into the U.S. Navy on Active Duty Status. However, they will not wear uniforms, drill, or be subject to deployment. They will only be required to complete their Degree Program. They will receive a minimum of $2850 and maximum of $3750 monthly, plus all military benefits (Medical & Dental Coverage for them and immediate family, housing and food allowance, credit toward retirement, etc.) Total yearly value, including benefits of approximately $50,000. Students are responsible for their own tuition, textbooks and required supplies.

    Number of awards – Varies

    Selection by – U.S. Navy National Selection Board

  • U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Officer Collegiate Program

    Available to – Any U.S. Citizen who has within 30 months of completing their Degree and has a minimum GPA of 3.3.

    Application - Applications are available from Navy Officer Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, UT. Telephone: (801) 568-0159

    Provided by – U.S. Navy

    Value – Students will be enlisted into the U.S. Navy on Active Duty Status. However, they will not wear uniforms, drill, or be subject to deployment. They will only be required to complete their Degree Program. They will receive a minimum of $3700 and maximum of $4500 monthly, plus all military benefits (Medical & Dental Coverage for them and immediate family, housing and food allowance, credit toward retirement, etc.) Total yearly value, including benefits of approximately $65,000. Students are responsible for their own tuition, textbooks and required supplies.

    Number of awards – Varies

    Selection by – U.S. Navy National Selection Board

• PFLAG-SLC

  Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is offering five, $1,000 scholarships. Deadline is June 30th. For detailed Information, requirements and an application please contact slcpflag@gmail.com.

• Restaurant Scholarships

  Requirements and Amounts Vary by store. Please visit individual websites for information:  For example, KFC Scholarship: www.kfcscholarships.org  or Burger King Scholarship: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/  just to mention a few. 

• Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation

  Offers scholarships to promote the educational pursuits of students in financial need, thus enabling them to improve their lives, the lives of their families, and those of their community. Open to residents of Carbon County Utah and Mesa County Colorado. Applications are available from high school counselors in the designated counties. For more information visitwww.saccomannoed.org

• Tongan-American Society Scholarship Fund

  $100 to $500 scholarships to members of Tongan community. Requires extra curricular activities, financial need and good GPA. May 15th deadline. Contact National Tongan-American Society c/o Lupe Malohifor'ou Prescott. 5258 South Pinemont Dr SB-100 Murray, UT 84123 or 801 264-1812.

• U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program:

  Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates. Forty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing, no essays required. Open October through March.                 Apply online at: usbank.com/scholarship

• Utah Cattle-woman Association

  Offers two $500 scholarships per years. for more information please visit http://www.utahcattleman.org

• Utah Chapter of the Society of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters

  Offers $1000 scholarships to students majoring in business, insurance or finance. Applications can be downloaded at http://utah.cpcusociety.org/ deadline is March 10^th.

• Utah Water Conservation Forum Annual Scholarship

  A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a Utah resident pursuing a degree in water management related field such as engineering, planning architecture, landscape architecture, horticulture and agricultural science. The award is based on a combination of need, scholastic achievement, and contributions to the field of water conservation. For information and applications visit http://www.utahwaterforum.org/

• YouthLINC

  Sponsored by Chase and the George S Eccles Foundation, offers Scholarships to Utah’s outstanding young humanitarians. These awards are designed to recognize students who have given service on behalf of genuinely needy individuals or communities. Deadline is March 10^th. For information and applications visit www.youthlinc.org

• Bostonian School of Mortgage Brokers (BSMB)

  Has created a scholarship program for students interested in a career in the Mortgage Broker business. For information on how to receive tuition reimbursements please contact them directly at 1173 S 250 W Ste. 107 St George, UT 84790 or call (435) 673-6995

• Washington County School District

  Offers scholarships to graduating high school students from Washington county, based on academic merit, financial need, life achievements, and overcoming challenges and difficulties. Please contact your high school counselor for more information.

  Check out additional sources of funding for education in your local area:

  • Banks
  • Credit Unions
  • Big Box Stores
  • Grocery Stores
  • Restaurants and Fast Food Chains
  • Small Businesses
  • Service Organizations, Civic Groups, Clubs (Elks, American Legion, 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, PTA, Lions Clubs of America, Rotary Clubs, etc)
  • School Districts
  • Utility Companies

• Utah Mentor

  An excellent web site available to students. Utah mentor provides services and guidelines for choosing colleges, assisting with financial planning and choosing careers. www.utahmentor.org

National Scholarships and Scholarship Search Sites

• Free Scholarship Searches:

  This free searches site contains more than 40 free, on-line scholarship sites listing a large number of scholarships. Just visit the sites which seem most appropriate for you and find the scholarships for which you are a good match.

  http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

• American Chemical Society Scholarship

  This scholarship is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic and Native American students to pursue college degrees in the chemical sciences. 100 scholarships awarded each year. Also requires completion of a FAFSA application. The web site is www.chemistry.org/scholars

• Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Program

  A private organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to Army Soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need and to help Army families with the costs of education.

  Program information and applications available at http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/FinancialAssistance.aspx

• Asian Pacific Islander Organization Scholarships

  Open to Asian and/or Pacific Islander students. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and must apply for FAFSA by February 1st. Submit one letter of recommendation.http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html

• Boy Scouts of America, National Eagle Scout Scholarship

  Must be an Eagle Scout who is a graduating high school senior. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic accomplishment, involvement in Scouting, school and community activities. Twelve $3,000 and four $4,000 awards. January 30th deadline. Call (801) 528-3663 or visit http://www.nesa.org/applications.html

• Department of Energy DOE Scholarship Program

  Provides scholarships; experience and training that will prepare and motivate students to pursue careers with DOE. Must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, minimum 2.9 GPA. Program information and applications

• Gates Millennium Scholarship Program

  Established in 1999 with a 1 billion dollar grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundations goal is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for minority students with significant financial need.

  For more information visit http://www.gmsp.org.

• Google, Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

  For female undergraduate and graduate students entering their Senior year of undergraduate studies in 2008-09. Must be in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. Minimum of 3.5 GPA. For complete

  details please visit www.google.com/anitaborg Deadline is February 1st.

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

  Awards 200 scholarships annually. For complete information visit www.hsf.net or call 1-877-473-4636.

• Indian Heath Services Scholarship (IHS)

  This program is part of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (Public Law 94-437). Applicants must be an American Indian or Alaska Native. The Navajo area office is located at P.O. Box 9020, Window Rock, and Arizona 86515. Contact person listed as Ms. Rosalinda Allison. Phone number (928) 871-1358 or e-mail roselanda.allison@navajo.ihs.gov

• Lightfoot Foundation

  For students from Idaho offers scholarships for student from the Treasure Valley area. Applicants must have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA to apply and show financial need. For more information and applications visit www.lightfootfoundation.com

• Lilly Reintegration Scholarships

  Provided to help people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders or bipolar disorder acquire educational and vocational skills, necessary to reintegrate into society, secure jobs and realize their full potential. Applications are available at: www.reintegration.com.

• NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network

  NEWH ,INC. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Hospitality Industry. It is their goal to further the Hospitality industry through education. They are offering scholarships to students who are pursuing career affiliated with the Hospitality industry. Requirements are: Must have completed 50% of the requirements for a degree or certification program in which enrolled. Must demonstrate financial need. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be pursuing a career in the Hospitality Industry (Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc...) for details, deadlines and applications please go to: info@newh.org

• National Federation of the Blind of Utah

  Offers two levels of scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired. The national scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,000 and the application deadline is March 31^st. The state scholarships range from $500 to $1500 and the state deadline is April 15^th. The application is available on line at www.nfb.org for more information the phone number listed is (888) 292-3007.

• Morris K Udall Foundation

  Awards merit based $5000 scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers relating to the environment, or who intend to pursue careers in tribal public policy Native American health care and are Native American or Alaska Native. For more information visit www.udall.gov or call 520 670-5529

• Orphan Foundation of America (OFA)

  In conjunction with the Casey Family Programs and other generous sponsors offers approximately 100 new scholarships annually for young people out of foster care. These scholarships range from $2500 to $6000 per year and are renewable with continued eligibility for up to six years or until the student attains their Bachelor’s Degree or technical certificate/diploma, whichever comes first. Information visit scholarships@orphan.org. For on-line applications visit www.orphan.org

• SAE Engineering Scholarship Program

  SAE offers a number of scholarships for high school seniors who have intentions of majoring in Engineering or a related science at an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA for 10th and 11th grades. Amounts vary from $1,000 to $10,000. Application deadline in December. Download application at: http://students.sae.org.awdscholar/scholarships/engscholar/

• Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Program

  A charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae. Its mission is to increase access to post-secondary education for America’s students. They offer a number of different scholarship and loan programs. Information and applications www.salliemaefund.org

• Talbot’s Women’s Scholarship Fund

  Awards $1000 and $10,000 scholarships based primarily on financial need and previous academic achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago. For information and applications visit www.talbots.com

• TYLENOL Scholarships

  Available to qualified people training to work in health-related field.

  For information please visit Tylenol.com/scholarship the access key is TYLN

• Sam Walton community Scholarships:

  Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic record, ACT scores and school involvement. Apply on-line beginning November 1st. Each Wal-mart and Sam's Club makes awards. to eligible local high school seniors. walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/

• The Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program

  The Home Depot® established its first-ever Trade Scholarship Program. Through the program, the Company will award more than 600 students enrolled in building and construction trade programs $500 to help offset the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies. In total, more than $300,000 in scholarships will be awarded to support the future leaders of the building and construction industries. The Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program is open to students nationwide currently enrolled in a building and construction trade school program at a college, university or accredited educational institution who will be entering into the final year or term of their degree or career program. Students can log onto www.homedepot.com/tradescholarship or call 1-877-7HD-LEARN (1-877-743-5327) to learn more and apply.

Addition Scholarship Search Web sites

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This information is as current and accurate as possible. Scholarships are continually be updated and ever changing. Please check directly with the agency for current deadlines information.