SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
SENIORS
MAY 2, 2012
MAY 4 RECEIVED ESTHER WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For female high schools students from Salt Lake/Bountiful areas who have a minim 2.3 GPA and are involved in Christian/Church activities. Financial need. $300
MAY 4 ON-TIME REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 4 COUNSELING SUSAN M. HAMOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
West Jordan may nominate 1 student to compete for a $500 cash award. Candidate should have high academic potential, desire to complete a college education and financial need. 350 word essay.
MAY 4 RECEIVED USA GYMNASTICS - TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING SCHOLARSHIP
17 and older. For Trampoline & Tumbling athletes who are registered, training and competing with USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary.
www.usa-gymnastics.org/pages/tt/pages/scholarship_program.html
MAY 5 ON-LINE AYN RAND WE THE LIVING ESSAY
Submit an essay between 700 and 1500 words on one of three topics taken from We the Living. 1 @ $3000; 5 @ $1000; 5 @ $300; 25 @ $50; 80 @ $25
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue
MAY 7 ON-LINE EAST VILLAGERS SERVICE SCHOLAR ESSAY AND ART CONTEST
In an essay, share a volunteer experience and its impact on your life OR create a work of art (fine art, digital art, photography or video) on why more students should do community service or one that captures the inspirational moment of someone lending a hand. $500, $350, $150
http://news.eastvillagers.org/2012/03/13/east-villagers-service-scholar-essay-art-contest-2012/
MAY 9 RECEIVED CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION GRANT
Winners selected based on demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics and potential to improve the quality of human life. $1500 grant
www.carpediemfoundation.org/home.html
MAY 11 RECEIVED CSE ESSAY CONTEST
For children of full-time or retired public employees. $500 - $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers. Minimum 3.0 GPA
www.cseinsurance.com/scholarship/
MAY 11 POSTMARKED LPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Female Seniors - 3 separate scholarships: 1) Dinah Shore Scholarship; Must have played golf during high school and will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team ($5000) 2) Marilynn Smith Scholarships: Must have played golf in high school or in organized junior golf programs and are planning to play competitive golf at an accredited college or university in the United States (10 @ $5000) 3) Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is a need-based scholarship to a senior from a recognized minority background who will be pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university. ($1250) www.lpgafoundation.org/Scholarships/scholarshipgeneral.aspx
MAY 15 RECEIVED DIABETES SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Applicants must have type 1 diabetes; have contributed to diabetes research or advocacy through fundraising efforts, volunteering, etc; demonstrated exemplary academic performance and participated in community or extra- curricular activities or sports. At least 5 @ $ $5000; Several @ $1000 www.diabetesscholars.org/college.html
MAY 15 POSTMARKED JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must plan to enroll in a course of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree at a licensed or accredited culinary school. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary. http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard
MAY 15 POSTMARKED NSHSS FOUNDATION STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
For African Americans, Hispanics, Native American and females who will be majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. $1000.
www.nshssfoundation.org/programs/default.html
MAY 15 ON-LINE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
Senior Women. Must be pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Fill out and submit the on-line application. Send in a current official transcript, letter of acceptance to an accredited ABET college or university and 2 letters of recommendation. In 2011 188 scholarships valued at $540,000 were awarded. https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
MAY 18 LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 18 POSTMARKED NAGE/IBPO SCHOLARSHIP
50 @ $500 will be awarded through a lottery drawing to the child, grandchild, niece or nephew of a member of NAGE, IBPO, IBCO, and IAEP (Police officer organizations.) www.ibpo.org/scholarships.shtml
MAY 18 RECEIVED NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
For students pursuing law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Must be a US citizen, of good character, have a recommendation, current transcript and be accepted to a 2 or 4 year school. http://www.blackpolice.org/
MAY 27 ON-LINE DREAM DEFERRED ESSAY CONTEST
Write a brief essay (between 600 – 1500 words) addressing one of four questions pertaining to the Middle East. 1 @ $2000; 1 @ $1500; 3 @ $500 (Cash awards, not scholarship) http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay/
MAY 28 E-MAILED B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic of the year. (2012 = how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become.) $1000 www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
MAY 30 E-MAILED HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SCHOLARSHIP
Write two essays: one under 1000 words on “why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?” and one under 500 words on your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. $5000
www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
MAY 31 POSTMARKED AVAR PRESS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP
1250 – 1500 word, essay must be non-fiction and original work, analyzing any single aspect of D.J. Solomon’s Xen: Ancient English Edition. $1000, $750, $500 cash awards.
www.avarpress.com/HS_rules.html
MAY 31 RECEIVED NATIONAL MINISTRIES SCHOLARSHIPS
Must be an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying for aid. Minimum 2.75 GPA to apply. Amounts vary and are renewable.
www.nationalministries.org/education/financial_aid/student_info.cfm
MAY 31 ON-LINE SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIP
They say two heads are better than one. Are three heads better than two, or is three a crowd? How will technology enable the collaboration process in the future? The 300 word essay will be judged on original thinking, relevance to the real world and writing quality. 10 @ $1000. http://www.samsungscholarship.com/
MAY 31 SNOW COLLEGE JACOBSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Need based scholarship for worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. www.snow.edu/welcome/admissions/sclforms.html
MAY 31 POSTMARKED UTAH CATTLEWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
For seniors who parent or guardian is a member of good standing of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association and/or the Utah Cattlewomen’s Association. Minimum 3.0 GPA $500
www.utahcattlewomen.org/scholarship.shtml
JUNE 1 POSTMARKED 180 MEDICAL.COM SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must have spina bifida, a spinal cord injury or transverse myelitis. $1000 www.180medical.com/scholarships
JUNE 1 RECEIVED BIG DIG SCHOLARSHIP
In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now hour backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2012 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Essays will be graded primarily on originality and depth of content. $3000 www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
JUNE 1 POSTMARKED COURAGE IN STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARD
For student journalists who have stood in support of the First Amendment.
www.splc.org/aboutus/csjaward.asp
JUNE 1 RECEIVED FRANCE A DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Submit a 600 – 800 word essay to your local church Baptist youth director and/or education ministry. Amounts vary.
JUNE 1 RECEIVED HUEBNER/ZIMMERMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
For children or grandchildren of soldiers who have served in the First Infantry Division of the United States Army. Up to $2500 per year for four years. www.1stid.org/scholarships.php
JUNE 1 RECEIVED PAUMANAUKE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
For Native Americans with verification of enrollment in a tribe. Up to 6 @ $500 for qualified applicants. 1 @ $750. Submit applications early with as much supporting information and documentation as possible. http://paumanauke.org/fund.htm
JUNE 1 POSTMARKED ROCKY MOUNTAIN GAS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
For students pursuing careers in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Hydronics, Hearth and/or Refrigeration (HVACR.) 1 @ $1000; 2 @ $500 renewable for up to three years ($4000 total; $2000 total) Students must plan on attending a vocational program at an Applied Technology College in Utah. www.utrmga.org/scholarships.php
JUNE 4 RECEIVED ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS
Several different scholarships are available. Include copy of tribal enrollment, copy of Certificate of Indian Blood, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, and complete transcripts. Final decisions about scholarship awards will be made after review of financial aid information. http://www.indian-affairs.org/
JUNE 13 ON-LINE STUCK AT PROM
14 and older. Participants must enter as a couple and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from DUCT TAPE. 1st = $5000 each; 2nd = $3000 each; 3rd = $2000; Runners up $500 each. www.duckbrand.com/Home/Promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx
JUNE 15 ON-LINE ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP
In less than 1000 words discuss your views on an assigned topic. $1000
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
JUNE 22 E-MAILED BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Send a short (500 words or less) essay answering the following questions: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education? All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. $500 www.bigsunathletics.com/
JUNE 30 RECEIVED BBG COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
Submit answers to two essay questions and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. $1000
www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php
JUNE 30 ON-LINE CANS COUNT
Register by June 30 and begin documenting your recycling activities. 1 @ $500; 1 @ $250; 1 @ $100 www.canscount.org/scholarship/default.asp
JUNE 30 DIXIE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
http://dixie.edu/diversity/diversity_scholarships.php
JULY 1 RECEIVED DIXIE RED ROCK HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum 3.0 GPA and include 500 – 1000 word essay. $2878. www.redrockstudenthousing.com/Apartments/module/property_info/property[id]/106/
JULY 1 DIXIE STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Submit your Sterling Scholar Certificate designating that you are a high school winner. One-year non-renewable scholarship. http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
JULY 1 POSTMARKED PEACE POETRY AWARDS
Submit 2 copies of up to 3 typed unpublished poems, maximum of 30 lines per poem. Poems should explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. $200. $5 entry fee.
www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm
JULY 1 SUU STERLING SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
For regional winners and runner-ups who have an index of 100 or above. Verify your Sterling Scholar status by sending SUU a copy of your certificate by July 1. www.suu.edu/ss/financial/schol-sterling.html
JULY 1 USU HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
$2970 for students who have demonstrated leadership through community service, employment and/or student organizations. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
JULY 25 POSTMARKED NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
For first time freshman, citizen or permanent resident student who plan on majoring in culinary, restaurant management or other foodservice related majors. Application scored on presentation, essays, industry related work experience and strength of letters of recommendation. $2500 www.nraef.org/scholarships/apply/
JULY 31 RECEIVED A VOICE FOR ANIMALS
Applicant must either establish a new project or become involved in an existing project which addresses either the mistreatment of one animal species or one cause of animal suffering, etc. $400 - $600 for essay/photographs. www.hennet.org/
JULY 31 RECEIVED FROM FAILURE TO PROMISE ESSAY CONTEST
Write an original essay of up to 1000 words addressing one of two questions pertaining to the book From Failure to Promise. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 1 @ $1500; 1 @ $1000; 1 @ $500.
www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html
JULY 31 ON-LINE GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP
Two separate competitions. One due Dec 31, the second due July 31. Merit based program. Submit an essay of 250 words or less on one of three topics. Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition. Applicant must be currently in school or planning to start school within the next twelve months. $1000 http://www.gkscholarship.com/
JULY 31 RECEIVED NFWL-NRA BILL OF RIGHTS ESSAY CONTEST
Women Juniors, Seniors. Submit a 400 -600 word essay on the current year’s topic. Must be sponsored by a woman state legislator. 7 @ $3000 and all expense paid trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
www.womenlegislators.org/news.php?id=7600
AUG 1 DIXIE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Submit proof of Presidency for this one-year non-renewable scholarship. http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php
AUG 1 POSTMARKED NO EXCUSES WEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum 3.0 GPA; provide sports and school involvement history; community service; letter from nominating person. Award amounts vary. www.noexcuseswear.com/scholarships2.html
AUG 1 USU MARCHING BAND
Must attend Fundamentals Week one week before school starts. Contact department prior to Aug 1. www.usu.edu/music/ensembles/band/USUbands/html_pages_folder/AMB.html
AUG 15 SLCC DIVERSITY HARDSHIP
www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
ON-GOING ON-LINE ANYCOLLEGE.COM
Fill out the short on-line survey and you will automatically be entered to win a scholarship through quarterly random drawings. $1500 http://www.anycollege.com/
ON-GOING BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS
Several bowling-related scholarship competitions. Must belong to bowling associations. Awards vary. https://apps.bowl.com/smart/locateState.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE BRICKFISH.COM
Numerous scholarship campaigns spread out over the year. Campaigns change every two weeks. $500 - $1000. www.brickfish.com/Campaigns
ON-GOING ON-LINE CAPPEX.COM
Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships. Award amounts vary. http://www.cappex.com/
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE PROWLER
Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly. https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE STEPS
Enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program and be eligible for random drawings. 20 @ $1000. Eligible entrants must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
ON-GOING ON-LINE COMMON KNOWLEDGE
Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Awards are between $250 and $2500. Quizzes are added monthly. http://www.cksf.org/
ON-GOING CUTEST PET CONTEST
Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. The type of pet doesn’t matter. $1000.
http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/
ON-GOING DISCUS AWARDS
Nominees pick three attributes, write 800 characters or less about your activities in each area. You can include images and videos with your Discus application. $2000 Winners announced every 30 days. www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
ON-GOING DOSOMETHING.ORG
DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders. www.dosomething.org/scholarships
ON-GOING POSTMARKED LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. $100 - $500 www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE
Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. No entry fee. 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two. www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD WRITERS OF THE FUTURE
All types of science fiction, fantasy and dark fantasy are welcome. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers. Prizes every three months: $1000, $750, $500. Annual grand prize $5000 additional. Eligible entries must be works of prose, either short stories or novellets under 17,000
words in length. www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING ON-LINE POETIC POWER POETRY CONTEST
Three competitions throughout the year. $50 savings bond and publication.
www.poeticpower.com/contest.php
ON-GOING ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Several different scholarship contests throughout the year. $1000 - $5000
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
ON-GOING ON-LINE STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA
Several different scholarships awarded 4 times a year. $500 - $1000.
www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm_v2/scholarships/
ON-GOING S. L. COUNTY YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES (YES)
Students must come from a low-income family, have faced significant obstacles to success such as being a parent, having language or cultural barriers, or lacking sufficient life and work skills, live in Salt Lake or Tooele Counties and be a US citizen or permanent resident alien. The program helps you to become employed (training, scholarships for school, etc.) www.yes.slco.org/html/apply.html
ON-GOING ON-LINE ZINCH.COM SCHOLARSHIPS
Create a Zinch profile and use the scholarship search to find scholarships. Click the “like” button then visit your “my likes page” once you’ve applied by checking off “I Applied.” When you win, email zinch and they will match your scholarship – dollar for dollar. http://www.zinch.com/
ON-GOING ZION’S PAYS FOR A’S
Bring your report card to a Zion’s Bank Branch, show them your “A” grade and you will be entered into a drawing. Deadlines are Nov 4, Jan 20, March 16 and July 6. 50 awards will be given in each quarterly drawing. A grand prize drawing for $1000 will be held in October. All prizes must be deposited into an existing account of the winner at Zion’s Bank, or a new account may be opened by the winner. https://www.zionsbank.com/pays4as_rules.jsp
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
MAY 2, 2012
MAY 4 ON-TIME REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 5 ON-LINE AYN RAND WE THE LIVING ESSAY – SOPHS, JRS
Submit an essay between 700 and 1500 words on one of three topics taken from We the Living. 1 @ $3000; 5 @ $1000; 5 @ $300; 25 @ $50; 80 @ $25
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue
MAY 7 ON-LINE EAST VILLAGERS SERVICE SCHOLAR ESSAY AND ART CONTEST
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
In an essay, share a volunteer experience and its impact on your life OR create a work of art (fine art, digital art, photography or video) on why more students should do community service or one that captures the inspirational moment of someone lending a hand. $500, $350, $150
http://news.eastvillagers.org/2012/03/13/east-villagers-service-scholar-essay-art-contest-2012/
MAY 18 LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 27 ON-LINE DREAM DEFERRED ESSAY CONTEST – SOPHS, JRS
Write a brief essay (between 600 – 1500 words) addressing one of four questions pertaining to the Middle East. 1 @ $2000; 1 @ $1500; 3 @ $500 (Cash awards, not scholarships)
http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay/
MAY 28 E-MAILED B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP - JRS
Write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic of the year. (2012 = how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become.) $1000 www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
MAY 31 POSTMARKED AVAR PRESS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP - JRS
1250 – 1500 word, essay must be non-fiction and original work, analyzing any single aspect of D.J. Solomon’s Xen: Ancient English Edition. $1000, $750, $500 cash awards.
www.avarpress.com/HS_rules.html
MAY 31 ON-LINE SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIP – SOPHS, JRS
They say two heads are better than one. Are three heads better than two, or is three a crowd? How will technology enable the collaboration process in the future? The 300 word essay will be judged on original thinking, relevance to the real world and writing quality. 10 @ $1000.
http://www.samsungscholarship.com/
JUNE 1 POSTMARKED COURAGE IN STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARD – SOPHS, JRS
For student journalists who have stood in support of the First Amendment.
www.splc.org/aboutus/csjaward.asp
JUNE 30 ON-LINE CANS COUNT – SOPHS, JRS
Register by June 30 and begin documenting your recycling activities. 1 @ $500; 1 @ $250; 1 @ $100 www.canscount.org/scholarship/default.asp
JUNE 13 ON-LINE STUCK AT PROM – SOPHS, JRS
14 and older. Participants must enter as a couple and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from DUCT TAPE. 1st = $5000 each; 2nd = $3000 each; 3rd = $2000; Runners up $500 each. www.duckbrand.com/Home/Promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx
JUNE 15 ON-LINE ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP - JRS
In less than 1000 words discuss your views on an assigned topic. $1000
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
JULY 1 POSTMARKED PEACE POETRY AWARDS – SOPHS, JRS
Submit 2 copies of up to 3 typed unpublished poems, maximum of 30 lines per poem. Poems should explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. $200. $5 entry fee.
www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm
JULY 6 RECEIVED HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
A grant for college awarded to juniors in the categories of business, community service, education, engineering and mathematics, healthcare and science. Grant amounts vary. Minimum 3.0 GPA and must be of Hispanic/Latino descent. http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2011/forms/about.php
JULY 31 RECEIVED A VOICE FOR ANIMALS – SOPHS, JRS
Applicant must either establish a new project or become involved in an existing project which addresses either the mistreatment of one animal species or one cause of animal suffering, etc. $400 - $600 for essay/photographs. www.hennet.org/
JULY 31 ON-LINE GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP – SOPHS, JRS
Two separate competitions. One due Dec 31, the second due July 31. Merit based program. Submit an essay of 250 words or less on one of three topics. Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition. Applicant must be currently in school or planning to start school within the next twelve months. $1000 http://www.gkscholarship.com/
JULY 31 RECEIVED NFWL-NRA BILL OF RIGHTS ESSAY CONTEST - JRS
Women Juniors, Seniors. Submit a 400 -600 word essay on the current year’s topic. Must be sponsored by a woman state legislator. 7 @ $3000 and all expense paid trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
www.womenlegislators.org/news.php?id=7600
ON-GOING BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS – SOPHS, JRS
Several bowling-related scholarship competitions. Must belong to bowling associations. Awards vary. https://apps.bowl.com/smart/locateState.aspx
ON-GOING ON-LINE BRICKFISH.COM – SOPHS, JRS
Numerous scholarship campaigns spread out over the year. Campaigns change every two weeks. $500 - $1000. www.brickfish.com/Campaigns
ON-GOING ON-LINE CAPPEX.COM – SOPHS,JRS
Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships. http://www.cappex.com/
ON-GOING ON-LINE COLLEGE STEPS – SOPHS, JRS
Enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program and be eligible for random drawings. 20 @ $1000. Must have access to the Internet/e-mail account. https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
ON-GOING ON-LINE COMMON KNOWLEDGE – SOPHS, JRS
Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Awards are between $250 and $2500. Quizzes are added monthly. http://www.cksf.org/
ON-GOING CUTEST PET CONTEST – SOPHS, JRS
Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. $1000. http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/
ON-GOING DISCUS AWARDS – SOPHS, JRS
Nominees pick three attributes, write 800 characters or less about your activities in each area. You can include images and videos with your Discus application. $2000 Winners announced every 30 days. www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
ON-GOING DOSOMETHING.ORG – SOPHS, JRS
DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders. www.dosomething.org/scholarships
ON-GOING POSTMARKED LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY – SOPHS, JRS
Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. $100 - $500 www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE-SOPHS, JRS
Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. Judging by professional artists. 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two. www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING L. RON HUBBARD WRITERS OF THE FUTURE – SOPHS, JRS
All types of science fiction, fantasy and dark fantasy are welcome. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers. Prizes every three months: $1000, $750, $500. Annual grand prize $5000 additional. Eligible entries must be works of prose, either short stories or novellets under 17,000 words in length. www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
ON-GOING ON-LINE POETIC POWER POETRY CONTEST – SOPHS, JRS
Three competitions throughout the year. $50 savings bond and publication.
www.poeticpower.com/contest.php
ON-GOING ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS SCHOLARSHIPS – SOPHS, JRS
Several different scholarship contests throughout the year. $1000 - $5000
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
ON-GOING S. L. COUNTY YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES (YES) - SOPHS, JRS
Students must come from a low-income family, have faced significant obstacles to success such as being a parent, having language or cultural barriers, or lacking sufficient life and work skills, live in Salt Lake or Tooele Counties and be a US citizen or permanent resident alien. The program helps you to become employed (training, scholarships for school, etc.) www.yes.slco.org/html/apply.html
ON-GOING ON-LINE ZINCH.COM SCHOLARSHIPS
Create a Zinch profile and use the scholarship search to find scholarships. Click the “like” button then visit your “my likes page” once you’ve applied by checking off “I Applied.” When you win, email zinch and they will match your scholarship – dollar for dollar. http://www.zinch.com/
ON-GOING ZION’S PAYS FOR A’S
Bring your report card to a Zion’s Bank Branch, show them your “A” grade and you will be entered into a drawing. Deadlines are Nov 4, Jan 20, March 16 and July 6. 50 awards will be given in each quarterly drawing. A grand prize drawing for $1000 will be held in October. All prizes must be deposited into an existing account of the winner at Zion’s Bank, or a new account may be opened by the winner. https://www.zionsbank.com/pays4as_rules.jsp
CONFERENCES, OPEN HOUSES, SEMINARS, SUMMER SESSIONS
MAY 2, 2012
MAY 4 ON-TIME REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 4-5 WOLVERINE WEEKENDS (UVU)
Cost is $20. www.uvu.edu/futurestudents/events
MAY 18 LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 9 ACT TEST
MAY 20 RECEIVED NATURE HIGH SUMMER CAMP
July 16 - 21, 2012 at the Great Basin Environmental Education Center in Ephraim, Utah. $50.00 http://www.naturehighcamp.com/
MAY 21 EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Pen and Stanford will be at the Hilton 255 South West Temple on May 21 at 7:30 PM. IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE COLLEGES, YOU NEED TO BE AT THE HILTON ON MAY 21!
JUNE 1 POSTMARKED U OF U HI GEAR SUMMER CAMP
For female students grade 9 – 12 who enjoy math and science. Held June 18 – 22, 2012. Cost is only $85! www.coe.utah.edu/k12/programs
JULY COLUMBIA GORGE TEEN CAMPS
Camps in photography, climbing & mountaineering. Cost is $1695 - $2810.
http://www.columbiagorgeteencamps.com/
JULY 1 – JULY 13 FIR ACRES WORKSHOP IN WRITING AND THINKING
Held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Cost is $1700. www.lclark.edu/org/firacres
JULY 30-AUG 2 UTAH NATURAL RESOURCES FIELD CAMP
Camp is held at Gooseberry Forest Service Campground in Salina Campground . Cost is only $100. www.usu.edu/range/upcomingevents/unrfs.htm
OXFORD SUMMER COURSE
Held each July at Magdalen College in Oxford, England. http://www.oasp.ac.uk/
SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES/TECHNOLOGY
STEPS Engineering Camp for boys. Held June 17-22, 2012 or July 22-27, 2012 Cost = $525
Scholarships available to attend the camp. www.sdsmt.edu./lear/youth
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
3 or 5 week summer programs. http://www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu/
