April Scholarship Deadlines
AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with career goals in one of the disciplines certified by American Medical Technologists and a financial need. Scholarship is designed for students pursuing studies or careers in the fields of medical technology, medical assisting, dental assisting, or phlebotomy studies. Complete the online form and submit a 500 minimum word essay stating why you have chosen your field of study, and submit two letters of personal reference by someone not related to you.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.americanmedtech.org
JACK AND JULIE NARCOLEPSY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who will attend a four-year university in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a signed letter of diagnosis of a confirmed narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis from a neurologist or a sleep specialist. Applicant must write a personal essay in 500-1000 words: “If you could go ‘back in time’ and speak to yourself on the day you were diagnosed, what would you say? What advice or perspective would you share with your younger self? Please write a letter to yourself on your diagnosis day.”
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-scholarship/
BEYOND THE CURE AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a childhood cancer survivor diagnosed before the age of 18 with a
cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5
GPA and be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall of 2024.
Amount: $3,500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15058/beyond_the_cure_ambassador_scholarship_scholarship.php
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN – FOR JUNIOR GIRLS
Criteria: The participant needs to be a junior in high school. Participants will be judged on Scholastics, Fitness, Interview, Talent, and Self-Expression. The top participants will be selected to represent South Salt Lake County in the state program.
Amount: Free to participate – Scholarship award varies
Deadline: Sign up is available now. Last year the deadline to sign up was May 4
Contact: www.distinguishedyw.org to sign up for the program.
UTAH SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – MAUREEN L. AND HOWARD N.
BLITMAN, P.E., SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is African -American, Hispanic, or Native American with a 3.5 or higher GPA entering a four year college or university in fall of 2024. Applicant must be accepted into an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology) accredited engineering program in Utah. Student must complete an application, student resume or summary of internship/co-op experiences and involvement in other activities, an official transcript & ACT scores, two recommendations from teachers, and an applicant certification form. (Applications without the required signatures will be disqualified.)
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline April 1
Contact: www.nspe.org
HE PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be at least 16 years old and a student in high school. Applicant must fill
out the application and write an essay answering the question on the application website.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/he_parts_express_scholarship_scholarship.php
CYPRUS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a member of Cyprus Credit Union who is a senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 the last two terms. Applicant must have plans to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. Dependents and relatives of Cyprus Credit Union members are eligible. Current employees of Cyprus Credit Union are not eligible. Applicant must make a You Tube video of 5 minutes or less answering, “If I could teach high school students one thing about money or finances it would be ……” A link to the YouTube video must be provided. Applicant must also submit a one-page essay answering the question, “What attributes do you possess that will make you successful in the future and why?” The essay must include the following: what you plan to do with your degree or training honors, activities, sports, clubs, community involvement, leadership experiences, or any other experience you feel should be considered. Send applications to [email protected]
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.Cypruscu.com
AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a child or legally adopted child or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services for active duty personnel of the United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The scholarship is also available to the children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a disability or 50 percent or higher. Applicant must be a high school senior.
Amount: Unspecified – renewable
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.legion.org The American Legion, Attn. American Legacy Scholarship, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206
AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Applicant is required to submit an autobiography in essay format write a 1,500 maximum word essay that describes the impact Alzheimer’s or another Dementia related illness has had on themselves, their families, or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. Author identity will remain anonymous during the judging. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A valid high school transcript must be included or the application will not be considered.
Amount: Grand prize $5,000.00, second place $3,500.00, third place $2,500.00, fourth place $1,500.00, fifth place $1,000.00, sixth place $750.00, seventh place $650.00, Eighth place $550.00, ninth place $525.00, tenth place $500.00, and honorable mention $400.00.
Deadline: April 1 by 11:59 p.m.
Contact: www.alzfdn.org
UAIIA INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: This scholarship is designed for students interested in a business, finance, or insurance major and who are active in extra-curricular activities through their school, church, community, or work. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must send in the application form, the answers to the essay questions, two letters of reference from employers, teachers, etc. and a recent photo. Information from the school counselor and a high school transcript must be submitted by the deadline.
Amount: $500.00 to $2,000.00 (a minimum of three scholarships)
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.uaiia.org click on the scholarship link
SANDY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNIOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior attending Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest, Jordan, or Juan Diego high school or attending the CTEC Sandy campus. Applicant must fill out the application and write a one-page essay of why they would like to be part of the Sandy Area chamber of Commerce Junior Women in Business Program. Students who complete all of the requirements of the program will be awarded the scholarship for the school of their choice. Program students must participate in monthly WIB luncheons from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, participate in the Canyons School District Job Shadow Program, Attend a portion of the legislative session, Participate in a service project selected by the Sandy Area chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee, Visit an international business that engages in the global marketplace, participate in the Canyons School District Women in Business club Meetings to be held at Corner Canyon High School three or four times during the school year, and actively engage with your Women in Business Mentor. All monthly activities/luncheons are excused absences from school and free of charge. Members who have more than two unexcused absences from the Jr. WIB activities will not be eligible for the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.Sandychamber.com
EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school currently participating in Film or Theatre in
school or in the community.
Amount: Up to $2.000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16204/educational-theatre-association-scholarships
ACTURIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a qualified minority (African American, Hispanic, or Native North American, Pacific Islander). Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT math score of at least 28 or an SAT math score of 620. Applicant must attend a U.S. accredited institution for the 2024-2025
school year intending to pursue a career in the actuarial profession.
Amount: $1,000.00 to $2,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.actuarialfoundation.org or [email protected]
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY RED RIOT OVERNIGHTS
Criteria: Southern Utah University Overnight allows high school students to experience life at SUU. Students arrive on the Southern Utah University campus where they will be paired with a SUU student. Participants will learn about classes and scholarships, eat with students, stay overnight, and attend a SUU activity. The last date is April 5 - 6, 2024. Apply on-line. Parents may participate in a customized parent information session and take a campus tour on Friday of the Overnight visit. Parent lodging is unavailable in student housing. Discounts for local lodging can be found at Parent Services www.suu.edu/parents.
Cost: $20.00 (Includes food, lodging, tour of campus, tickets to SUU events, information about classes, scholarship advising, and a SUU shirt.)
Deadline: 48 hours prior to the event date or until full
Contact: www.suu.edu or e-mail [email protected] or call the School Relations Office at (435) 586-7741
PEARSON BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must write a 2-page essay on the theme: “How I overcame a Trial in My Life,
and How I am Using that Experience for Further Success in My Life.” Essay must be
uploaded to a PDF file and sent by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject:
Scholarship Essay with your name and school.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 7
Contact: Counseling Center or www.pearsonbutler.com
BROWER YOUTH AWARD
Criteria: Applicant must be between the ages of 13-22 and be a youth environmental change leader
living in North America. The scholarship is based on demonstrated excellence in
environmental leadership, and the creativity, impact, replicability, and relevance of the project or campaign.
Amount: $3,000.00
Deadline: April 8 by 11:59 PM
Contact: https://www.broweryouthawards.org
ANNUAL CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT FILM FESTIVAL
Criteria: Open to students and teachers in Canyons school district. There are six film categories
and a poster contest that can be entered. Rules and information on creating, and
submitting, the films and poster contest entries can be found on the website. This is a
chance for students and teachers to showcase their film making skills, knowledge, and creativity. The winning poster will be used to promote the 2025 Film Festival. The 2024 Canyons School District Film Festival will be held on April 25 at Alta High School.
Deadline: April 9
Contact: www.canyonsdistrict.org/filmfestival
EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a senior in high school with a minimum 3.0
GPA. Applicant must be planning to major in a STEM field from a two or four-year
college or university. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $2,500.00 (Renewable up to $10,000.000
Deadline: April 11 by 9:59 p.m. MDT
Contact: www.edwards.com
JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Available to students ages 15 to17 years that are currently enrolled in a Driver’s Education program for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicant must apply and in 500-words or less write an essay about “What Drives You Now?” (See the application for complete instructions.) Entries must be typewritten on letter-size paper only.
Amount: One winner at $6,500.00 and three finalists at $1.500.00
Deadline: April 12
Contact: www.yourturn2apply.com or www.jiffylubeutah.com
HITEC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be of Hispanic/Latinx heritage and be a senior in high school graduating
in 2024 with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: April 12
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19795/hitec-foundation-scholarship-program
ALLEGRA FORD THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP – NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING
DISABILITIES, INC.
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled as a senior in high school who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a financial need and show documentation of an identified learning disability. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability. Eligible candidates with ADD/ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Applicant must submit the application form, including the structured question and answer section, a high school transcript, a financial statement, and three letters of recommendation.
Amount: $5,000.00 ($2,500.00 per year for two years)
Deadline: April 13
Contact: www.ncld.org
ANNE FORD SCHOLARSHIP – NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, INC.
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled as a senior in high school who will be attending a four-year undergraduate degree. Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must have a financial need and show documentation of an identified learning disability. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability. Eligible candidates with ADD/ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Applicant must submit the application form, a personal statement, a high school transcript and three letters of recommendation.
Amount: $10,000.00 ($2,500.00 per year for four years)
Deadline: April 13
Contact: www.ncld.org
DIABETES SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen who is a high school senior and has Type 1 Diabetes. Applicant must plan to attend a 4-year college or university or trade school.
Amount: Up to $5,000.00
Deadline: April 14
Contact: www.diabetesscholars.org
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be planning to attend SLCC for fall of 2024. The scholarship is based on
leadership experience in high school and or community activities.
Amount: Varies between $1,000.00-$4,000.00 per year
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships
INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION
Criteria: Applicants must be dependents of IEA members or their employees, who are in good standing as of March 1 of the current year. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Students must complete an application and submit an official transcript and three letters of recommendation from non-relatives.
Amount: Unspecified
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.ieatoday.com
GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school planning to attend a post-secondary institution no later than fall of 2024. Applicant must submit a short story following the instructions found on the application page. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.usedforkliftsutah.com
SCOTT AND KIM VERPLANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who is a U.S.
Citizen. Applicant must have a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes and have a
commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team.
Applicant must submit the application with supporting documentation and endorsements
By the deadline
Amount: Up to $10,000.00 renewable for up to four years
Deadline: April 15
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10956/scott_and_kim_verplank_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php
2024 LIFE LAUNCH UTAH SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who is a legal U.S. Resident. Relatives or
employees of Life Launch Centers are not eligible. Applicant must submit a 30-60
second Video on You Tube. The video content must show, “Anxiety doesn’t control my life, I control my anxiety.” All requirements are listed on the website.
Amount: Up to $1,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.lifelaunchcenters.com/scholarship
SELECT HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is Hispanic or Latinx with a minimum 3.0
GPA and who is interested in a career in healthcare. Applicant must have a demonstrated
financial need and dedication to improving their community through community service and civic engagement.
Amount: $2,500.00 per semester for 2-years. A paid summer internship will be offered to all
scholarship recipients.
Deadline: April 15 for summer semester and February 10 for fall semester
Contact: https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships
2024 UTAH JUMPSTART COALITION/UHEAA – AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in the financial literacy course required for graduation. Applicant must plan to pursue a post-secondary education. Applicant must complete the FAFSA application and submit a creative 90 second video answering, “What are three important skills you learned in your Financial Literacy Course and how will those three things prepare me for college and life after college?” Applicant must also write a 200-word essay on their thoughts about the financial literacy class and how the class will help them plan for their financial future. Applicant must demonstrate a solid understanding of Financial Literacy Concepts.
Amount: $1,250.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: http://utahjumpstart.org or www.completescholarships.org
NDTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a member of NDTA or a dependent of a NDTA Member with plans to
pursue an education in logistics, transportation, or passenger travel starting full-time in
the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and fill out the application, and submit it with the answers to essay questions listed on the website and have a least one letter of recommendation and not more than three.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13505/ndta_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION AND COLONEL HAZEL ELIZABETH BENN U.S.M.C.
Criteria: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of FRA members. Awards are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. A student may apply for both scholarships. Each application needs to be in its own packet. Check only one box on the application of the scholarship that the application is for. (For the Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship applicant must be a dependent child of a person who has served or is now serving in the United States Navy as enlisted medical personnel assigned to and serving with the United States Marine Corps.)
Amount: $5,000.00 - FRA Scholarship
$2,000.00 - Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.fra.org
MINORITY STUDENTS X STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a first-generation high school senior pursuing a two-or four-year
degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
Amount: $8,050.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/21457/minority-students-x-stem-scholarship
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school planning to enter a four-year college or
university in the fall of 2024 with the intent to major Dairy/Animal science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science.
Amount: $3,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12541/national_dairy_shrine_scholarships
THE AMERICAN LEGION UTAH BOYS STATE 2024
Criteria: The American Legion Utah Boys State program for 2024 is scheduled for June 9 - 15, 2024. Applicant must be a junior in High School with plans to attend high school their senior year. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is available to boys attending Boys State who are interested and eligible. Register online and complete the online application.
Amount: Cost is $400.00 and includes three semester hours of 2920 political sciences credit.
Deadline: April 16 online registration closes.
Contact: https://utahboysstate.org
BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled as a high school senior planning to attend an accredited College or University or Trade & Technical School within the state of Utah or an LDS church school on a full-time basis in the fall of 2024 or planning their first year of college after military or religious service. The scholarship can be deferred for religious or military service. Scholarships are based on financial need, community or religious service, and academic performance. Two types of scholarships will be offered. One scholarship is based on financial need and one scholarship is based on community service. You may select only one.
Amount: $500.00 to $5,000.00 depending on need and merit
Deadline: April 16
Contact: https://byums.byu.edu
CAREERS THAT CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a low-income high school senior with plans to pursue a career in
healthcare, social work, government, education, or a related field. Applicant must write
an essay about how they plan to make a positive impact on the world through their career.
Amount: $750.00
Deadline: April 18
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19877/careers_that_care_scholarshi_scholarship.php
2024 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior in the U.S. with plans to attend a four-year college, community college or career school in the fall of 2024. To apply for this scholarship, log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about your local colleges. Contest is limited to one entry per student. Scholarships will be selected by a random drawing of eligible entrants.
Amount: One at $5,000.00, two at $1,000.00 and ten at $500.00
Deadline: April 23
Contact: www.student-view.com or [email protected] or 724-903-0439
SOAR – SUMMER OF ACADEMIC REFINEMENT ***JUNIORS***
Criteria: Applicant must be of Native American, Latino/Hispanic, African American, Polynesian, or Asian American decent. Applicant must be a high school junior during the 2023-2024 school year who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applicant must demonstrate qualities consistent with the University Statement on Fostering an Enriched Environment. SOAR provides information about college life at BYU, ACT preparation, BYU admissions, a Financial Aid Workshop, a Life Skills Workshop, and an introduction to Multicultural Student Services. The 2023 session dates are: Session #1 - June 24 - June 28, Session #2 - July 8 - July 12, Session #3 – July 15 - July 19. Applicant must be able to attend the entire program from Monday at 7:00 a.m. to Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Amount: Tuition is $350.00
Deadline: April 24 by 11:59 p.m. MST
Contact: http://multicultural.byu.edu
PERMAPLATE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Available to senior high school students who have been awarded a Ken Garff Keys to Success key card. Applicant must submit a completed application, a one page personal statement of how the Ken Garff Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours. Funds will be paid directly to the school.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 24
Contact: The Counseling Center
MISS DRAPER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a Female between the ages of 17-25 and be a resident of Draper for at least 6 months. If attending college, a parent must live in Draper. The Miss Draper scholarship involves a job application, an essay, a resume, and an interview.
Amount: $5,000.00`for Miss Draper, $2,000.00 for 1st attendant and $1,000.00 for 2nd attendant
Deadline: April 25 for the application and to pay the fee and submit other required papers.
Contact: Draper City Hall www.draper.ut.us/missdraper
Email [email protected] for an application.
AYN RAND’S NOVEL – THE FOUNTAINHEAD
Criteria: Entrant must be in 11th or 12th grade. Entrant must write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading The Fountainhead. The essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words and must be double-spaced.
Amount: First prize: 5,000.00, three second prizes at $1,250.00, five third prizes at $250.00, 25 finalists at $100.00, 50 semi-finalists at $25.00
Deadline: April 25
Contact: www.aynrand.org or www.aynrand.org/contests
AYN RAND’S NOVEL ANTHEM
Criteria: Designed for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students and 11th and 12 grade students. To enter the contest students write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading Ayn Rand’s Novelette, Anthem.
Amount: First prize of $2,000.00, three second prizes of $500.00, five third prizes of $100.00, 25 finalists at $50.00, 50 semi-finalists at $25.00 for each group 8th 9th 10th grades and 11th 12th grades
Deadline: April 25
Contact: www.aynrand.org or www.aynrand.org/contests
BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and be enrolling in a college or a
university for fall of 2024.
Amount: $10,000.00
Deadline: April 26
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9464/boomer-esiason-foundation-academic-scholarships
NITRO SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be currently enrolled as a senior in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,000.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org:/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php
NATIONAL TONGAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a Tongan-American student who is a senior in high school. The
scholarship application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation and a goal statement.
Amount: $100.00 to $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: www.ntasutah.org
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Scholarships are available to students accepted to be in the Ute Marching and Pep Bands. These scholarships are based upon musical performance ability and need. Audition dates are Saturday, January 27, 2024, and Saturday, February 10, 2024. Students must complete a music scholarship application, attend an audition, and submit three letters of recommendation. All applicants must apply for admission through the University of Utah. Audition request forms are available online. The audition will consist of a 5-10-minute audition of applicants’ piece of choice, representative of their best abilities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Student must audition at the University of Utah on one of the two scheduled audition
dates. Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 30
Contact: www.music.utah.edu
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be an exemplary student and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be accepted to a post-secondary institution with a culinary, pastry or food service-related major for the fall of 2024.
Amount: Up to $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15688/american_culinary_federation_scholarships_cholarship.php
LIFT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 21 and must be a resident of the United States. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must enroll in a post-secondary institution by fall of 2024 and write an essay on the topic listed on the web page.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: www.forkliftpartswashington.com
ABBOTT PAINTERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who will be attending a college or a university
full or part time in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. An
essay of 100 words or less needs to be submitted with the application. The essay
question is, “For people trying to sell their house, would you recommend that they paint
their house before putting it up for sale? Why?”
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19875/abbott_painters_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
SNAPOLOGY STEM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a female high school senior pursuing a STEM degree, Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics, in college. Student must answer the
following question in an essay. “If you had the authority to
change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?”
Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14481/snapology-stem=studies-scholarship
SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Student must be
enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program, trade school or vocational school
in the fall of 2024.
Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13646/shawn-carter-scholarship
SBO ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled in any kind of a vocal or instrumental music program at a
public or private school in grades k-12. Available to students in orchestra, symphony, jazz band, mariachi, wind band, concert band, choir, performing arts, choral programs, musical theatre performer (instrumental or vocal performer required). In 250 words or less write an essay telling about a music teacher who has changed your life. What was it about them that had an impact on you? How did their teaching personality, or actions differ from other good teachers?
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with career goals in one of the disciplines certified by American Medical Technologists and a financial need. Scholarship is designed for students pursuing studies or careers in the fields of medical technology, medical assisting, dental assisting, or phlebotomy studies. Complete the online form and submit a 500 minimum word essay stating why you have chosen your field of study, and submit two letters of personal reference by someone not related to you.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.americanmedtech.org
JACK AND JULIE NARCOLEPSY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who will attend a four-year university in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a signed letter of diagnosis of a confirmed narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis from a neurologist or a sleep specialist. Applicant must write a personal essay in 500-1000 words: “If you could go ‘back in time’ and speak to yourself on the day you were diagnosed, what would you say? What advice or perspective would you share with your younger self? Please write a letter to yourself on your diagnosis day.”
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-scholarship/
BEYOND THE CURE AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a childhood cancer survivor diagnosed before the age of 18 with a
cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5
GPA and be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall of 2024.
Amount: $3,500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15058/beyond_the_cure_ambassador_scholarship_scholarship.php
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN – FOR JUNIOR GIRLS
Criteria: The participant needs to be a junior in high school. Participants will be judged on Scholastics, Fitness, Interview, Talent, and Self-Expression. The top participants will be selected to represent South Salt Lake County in the state program.
Amount: Free to participate – Scholarship award varies
Deadline: Sign up is available now. Last year the deadline to sign up was May 4
Contact: www.distinguishedyw.org to sign up for the program.
UTAH SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – MAUREEN L. AND HOWARD N.
BLITMAN, P.E., SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is African -American, Hispanic, or Native American with a 3.5 or higher GPA entering a four year college or university in fall of 2024. Applicant must be accepted into an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology) accredited engineering program in Utah. Student must complete an application, student resume or summary of internship/co-op experiences and involvement in other activities, an official transcript & ACT scores, two recommendations from teachers, and an applicant certification form. (Applications without the required signatures will be disqualified.)
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline April 1
Contact: www.nspe.org
HE PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be at least 16 years old and a student in high school. Applicant must fill
out the application and write an essay answering the question on the application website.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/he_parts_express_scholarship_scholarship.php
CYPRUS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a member of Cyprus Credit Union who is a senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 the last two terms. Applicant must have plans to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. Dependents and relatives of Cyprus Credit Union members are eligible. Current employees of Cyprus Credit Union are not eligible. Applicant must make a You Tube video of 5 minutes or less answering, “If I could teach high school students one thing about money or finances it would be ……” A link to the YouTube video must be provided. Applicant must also submit a one-page essay answering the question, “What attributes do you possess that will make you successful in the future and why?” The essay must include the following: what you plan to do with your degree or training honors, activities, sports, clubs, community involvement, leadership experiences, or any other experience you feel should be considered. Send applications to [email protected]
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.Cypruscu.com
AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a child or legally adopted child or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services for active duty personnel of the United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The scholarship is also available to the children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a disability or 50 percent or higher. Applicant must be a high school senior.
Amount: Unspecified – renewable
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.legion.org The American Legion, Attn. American Legacy Scholarship, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206
AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Applicant is required to submit an autobiography in essay format write a 1,500 maximum word essay that describes the impact Alzheimer’s or another Dementia related illness has had on themselves, their families, or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. Author identity will remain anonymous during the judging. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A valid high school transcript must be included or the application will not be considered.
Amount: Grand prize $5,000.00, second place $3,500.00, third place $2,500.00, fourth place $1,500.00, fifth place $1,000.00, sixth place $750.00, seventh place $650.00, Eighth place $550.00, ninth place $525.00, tenth place $500.00, and honorable mention $400.00.
Deadline: April 1 by 11:59 p.m.
Contact: www.alzfdn.org
UAIIA INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: This scholarship is designed for students interested in a business, finance, or insurance major and who are active in extra-curricular activities through their school, church, community, or work. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must send in the application form, the answers to the essay questions, two letters of reference from employers, teachers, etc. and a recent photo. Information from the school counselor and a high school transcript must be submitted by the deadline.
Amount: $500.00 to $2,000.00 (a minimum of three scholarships)
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.uaiia.org click on the scholarship link
SANDY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNIOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior attending Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest, Jordan, or Juan Diego high school or attending the CTEC Sandy campus. Applicant must fill out the application and write a one-page essay of why they would like to be part of the Sandy Area chamber of Commerce Junior Women in Business Program. Students who complete all of the requirements of the program will be awarded the scholarship for the school of their choice. Program students must participate in monthly WIB luncheons from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, participate in the Canyons School District Job Shadow Program, Attend a portion of the legislative session, Participate in a service project selected by the Sandy Area chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee, Visit an international business that engages in the global marketplace, participate in the Canyons School District Women in Business club Meetings to be held at Corner Canyon High School three or four times during the school year, and actively engage with your Women in Business Mentor. All monthly activities/luncheons are excused absences from school and free of charge. Members who have more than two unexcused absences from the Jr. WIB activities will not be eligible for the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.Sandychamber.com
EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school currently participating in Film or Theatre in
school or in the community.
Amount: Up to $2.000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16204/educational-theatre-association-scholarships
ACTURIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a qualified minority (African American, Hispanic, or Native North American, Pacific Islander). Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT math score of at least 28 or an SAT math score of 620. Applicant must attend a U.S. accredited institution for the 2024-2025
school year intending to pursue a career in the actuarial profession.
Amount: $1,000.00 to $2,000.00
Deadline: April 1
Contact: www.actuarialfoundation.org or [email protected]
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY RED RIOT OVERNIGHTS
Criteria: Southern Utah University Overnight allows high school students to experience life at SUU. Students arrive on the Southern Utah University campus where they will be paired with a SUU student. Participants will learn about classes and scholarships, eat with students, stay overnight, and attend a SUU activity. The last date is April 5 - 6, 2024. Apply on-line. Parents may participate in a customized parent information session and take a campus tour on Friday of the Overnight visit. Parent lodging is unavailable in student housing. Discounts for local lodging can be found at Parent Services www.suu.edu/parents.
Cost: $20.00 (Includes food, lodging, tour of campus, tickets to SUU events, information about classes, scholarship advising, and a SUU shirt.)
Deadline: 48 hours prior to the event date or until full
Contact: www.suu.edu or e-mail [email protected] or call the School Relations Office at (435) 586-7741
PEARSON BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must write a 2-page essay on the theme: “How I overcame a Trial in My Life,
and How I am Using that Experience for Further Success in My Life.” Essay must be
uploaded to a PDF file and sent by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject:
Scholarship Essay with your name and school.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 7
Contact: Counseling Center or www.pearsonbutler.com
BROWER YOUTH AWARD
Criteria: Applicant must be between the ages of 13-22 and be a youth environmental change leader
living in North America. The scholarship is based on demonstrated excellence in
environmental leadership, and the creativity, impact, replicability, and relevance of the project or campaign.
Amount: $3,000.00
Deadline: April 8 by 11:59 PM
Contact: https://www.broweryouthawards.org
ANNUAL CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT FILM FESTIVAL
Criteria: Open to students and teachers in Canyons school district. There are six film categories
and a poster contest that can be entered. Rules and information on creating, and
submitting, the films and poster contest entries can be found on the website. This is a
chance for students and teachers to showcase their film making skills, knowledge, and creativity. The winning poster will be used to promote the 2025 Film Festival. The 2024 Canyons School District Film Festival will be held on April 25 at Alta High School.
Deadline: April 9
Contact: www.canyonsdistrict.org/filmfestival
EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a senior in high school with a minimum 3.0
GPA. Applicant must be planning to major in a STEM field from a two or four-year
college or university. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $2,500.00 (Renewable up to $10,000.000
Deadline: April 11 by 9:59 p.m. MDT
Contact: www.edwards.com
JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Available to students ages 15 to17 years that are currently enrolled in a Driver’s Education program for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicant must apply and in 500-words or less write an essay about “What Drives You Now?” (See the application for complete instructions.) Entries must be typewritten on letter-size paper only.
Amount: One winner at $6,500.00 and three finalists at $1.500.00
Deadline: April 12
Contact: www.yourturn2apply.com or www.jiffylubeutah.com
HITEC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be of Hispanic/Latinx heritage and be a senior in high school graduating
in 2024 with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: April 12
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19795/hitec-foundation-scholarship-program
ALLEGRA FORD THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP – NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING
DISABILITIES, INC.
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled as a senior in high school who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a financial need and show documentation of an identified learning disability. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability. Eligible candidates with ADD/ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Applicant must submit the application form, including the structured question and answer section, a high school transcript, a financial statement, and three letters of recommendation.
Amount: $5,000.00 ($2,500.00 per year for two years)
Deadline: April 13
Contact: www.ncld.org
ANNE FORD SCHOLARSHIP – NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, INC.
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled as a senior in high school who will be attending a four-year undergraduate degree. Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must have a financial need and show documentation of an identified learning disability. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability. Eligible candidates with ADD/ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Applicant must submit the application form, a personal statement, a high school transcript and three letters of recommendation.
Amount: $10,000.00 ($2,500.00 per year for four years)
Deadline: April 13
Contact: www.ncld.org
DIABETES SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen who is a high school senior and has Type 1 Diabetes. Applicant must plan to attend a 4-year college or university or trade school.
Amount: Up to $5,000.00
Deadline: April 14
Contact: www.diabetesscholars.org
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be planning to attend SLCC for fall of 2024. The scholarship is based on
leadership experience in high school and or community activities.
Amount: Varies between $1,000.00-$4,000.00 per year
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships
INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION
Criteria: Applicants must be dependents of IEA members or their employees, who are in good standing as of March 1 of the current year. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Students must complete an application and submit an official transcript and three letters of recommendation from non-relatives.
Amount: Unspecified
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.ieatoday.com
GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school planning to attend a post-secondary institution no later than fall of 2024. Applicant must submit a short story following the instructions found on the application page. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.usedforkliftsutah.com
SCOTT AND KIM VERPLANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who is a U.S.
Citizen. Applicant must have a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes and have a
commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team.
Applicant must submit the application with supporting documentation and endorsements
By the deadline
Amount: Up to $10,000.00 renewable for up to four years
Deadline: April 15
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10956/scott_and_kim_verplank_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php
2024 LIFE LAUNCH UTAH SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who is a legal U.S. Resident. Relatives or
employees of Life Launch Centers are not eligible. Applicant must submit a 30-60
second Video on You Tube. The video content must show, “Anxiety doesn’t control my life, I control my anxiety.” All requirements are listed on the website.
Amount: Up to $1,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.lifelaunchcenters.com/scholarship
SELECT HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is Hispanic or Latinx with a minimum 3.0
GPA and who is interested in a career in healthcare. Applicant must have a demonstrated
financial need and dedication to improving their community through community service and civic engagement.
Amount: $2,500.00 per semester for 2-years. A paid summer internship will be offered to all
scholarship recipients.
Deadline: April 15 for summer semester and February 10 for fall semester
Contact: https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships
2024 UTAH JUMPSTART COALITION/UHEAA – AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in the financial literacy course required for graduation. Applicant must plan to pursue a post-secondary education. Applicant must complete the FAFSA application and submit a creative 90 second video answering, “What are three important skills you learned in your Financial Literacy Course and how will those three things prepare me for college and life after college?” Applicant must also write a 200-word essay on their thoughts about the financial literacy class and how the class will help them plan for their financial future. Applicant must demonstrate a solid understanding of Financial Literacy Concepts.
Amount: $1,250.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: http://utahjumpstart.org or www.completescholarships.org
NDTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a member of NDTA or a dependent of a NDTA Member with plans to
pursue an education in logistics, transportation, or passenger travel starting full-time in
the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and fill out the application, and submit it with the answers to essay questions listed on the website and have a least one letter of recommendation and not more than three.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13505/ndta_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION AND COLONEL HAZEL ELIZABETH BENN U.S.M.C.
Criteria: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of FRA members. Awards are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. A student may apply for both scholarships. Each application needs to be in its own packet. Check only one box on the application of the scholarship that the application is for. (For the Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship applicant must be a dependent child of a person who has served or is now serving in the United States Navy as enlisted medical personnel assigned to and serving with the United States Marine Corps.)
Amount: $5,000.00 - FRA Scholarship
$2,000.00 - Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Contact: www.fra.org
MINORITY STUDENTS X STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a first-generation high school senior pursuing a two-or four-year
degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
Amount: $8,050.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/21457/minority-students-x-stem-scholarship
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school planning to enter a four-year college or
university in the fall of 2024 with the intent to major Dairy/Animal science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science.
Amount: $3,000.00
Deadline: April 15
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12541/national_dairy_shrine_scholarships
THE AMERICAN LEGION UTAH BOYS STATE 2024
Criteria: The American Legion Utah Boys State program for 2024 is scheduled for June 9 - 15, 2024. Applicant must be a junior in High School with plans to attend high school their senior year. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is available to boys attending Boys State who are interested and eligible. Register online and complete the online application.
Amount: Cost is $400.00 and includes three semester hours of 2920 political sciences credit.
Deadline: April 16 online registration closes.
Contact: https://utahboysstate.org
BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled as a high school senior planning to attend an accredited College or University or Trade & Technical School within the state of Utah or an LDS church school on a full-time basis in the fall of 2024 or planning their first year of college after military or religious service. The scholarship can be deferred for religious or military service. Scholarships are based on financial need, community or religious service, and academic performance. Two types of scholarships will be offered. One scholarship is based on financial need and one scholarship is based on community service. You may select only one.
Amount: $500.00 to $5,000.00 depending on need and merit
Deadline: April 16
Contact: https://byums.byu.edu
CAREERS THAT CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a low-income high school senior with plans to pursue a career in
healthcare, social work, government, education, or a related field. Applicant must write
an essay about how they plan to make a positive impact on the world through their career.
Amount: $750.00
Deadline: April 18
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19877/careers_that_care_scholarshi_scholarship.php
2024 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior in the U.S. with plans to attend a four-year college, community college or career school in the fall of 2024. To apply for this scholarship, log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about your local colleges. Contest is limited to one entry per student. Scholarships will be selected by a random drawing of eligible entrants.
Amount: One at $5,000.00, two at $1,000.00 and ten at $500.00
Deadline: April 23
Contact: www.student-view.com or [email protected] or 724-903-0439
SOAR – SUMMER OF ACADEMIC REFINEMENT ***JUNIORS***
Criteria: Applicant must be of Native American, Latino/Hispanic, African American, Polynesian, or Asian American decent. Applicant must be a high school junior during the 2023-2024 school year who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applicant must demonstrate qualities consistent with the University Statement on Fostering an Enriched Environment. SOAR provides information about college life at BYU, ACT preparation, BYU admissions, a Financial Aid Workshop, a Life Skills Workshop, and an introduction to Multicultural Student Services. The 2023 session dates are: Session #1 - June 24 - June 28, Session #2 - July 8 - July 12, Session #3 – July 15 - July 19. Applicant must be able to attend the entire program from Monday at 7:00 a.m. to Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Amount: Tuition is $350.00
Deadline: April 24 by 11:59 p.m. MST
Contact: http://multicultural.byu.edu
PERMAPLATE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Available to senior high school students who have been awarded a Ken Garff Keys to Success key card. Applicant must submit a completed application, a one page personal statement of how the Ken Garff Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours. Funds will be paid directly to the school.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 24
Contact: The Counseling Center
MISS DRAPER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a Female between the ages of 17-25 and be a resident of Draper for at least 6 months. If attending college, a parent must live in Draper. The Miss Draper scholarship involves a job application, an essay, a resume, and an interview.
Amount: $5,000.00`for Miss Draper, $2,000.00 for 1st attendant and $1,000.00 for 2nd attendant
Deadline: April 25 for the application and to pay the fee and submit other required papers.
Contact: Draper City Hall www.draper.ut.us/missdraper
Email [email protected] for an application.
AYN RAND’S NOVEL – THE FOUNTAINHEAD
Criteria: Entrant must be in 11th or 12th grade. Entrant must write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading The Fountainhead. The essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words and must be double-spaced.
Amount: First prize: 5,000.00, three second prizes at $1,250.00, five third prizes at $250.00, 25 finalists at $100.00, 50 semi-finalists at $25.00
Deadline: April 25
Contact: www.aynrand.org or www.aynrand.org/contests
AYN RAND’S NOVEL ANTHEM
Criteria: Designed for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students and 11th and 12 grade students. To enter the contest students write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading Ayn Rand’s Novelette, Anthem.
Amount: First prize of $2,000.00, three second prizes of $500.00, five third prizes of $100.00, 25 finalists at $50.00, 50 semi-finalists at $25.00 for each group 8th 9th 10th grades and 11th 12th grades
Deadline: April 25
Contact: www.aynrand.org or www.aynrand.org/contests
BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and be enrolling in a college or a
university for fall of 2024.
Amount: $10,000.00
Deadline: April 26
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9464/boomer-esiason-foundation-academic-scholarships
NITRO SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be currently enrolled as a senior in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,000.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org:/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php
NATIONAL TONGAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a Tongan-American student who is a senior in high school. The
scholarship application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation and a goal statement.
Amount: $100.00 to $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: www.ntasutah.org
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Scholarships are available to students accepted to be in the Ute Marching and Pep Bands. These scholarships are based upon musical performance ability and need. Audition dates are Saturday, January 27, 2024, and Saturday, February 10, 2024. Students must complete a music scholarship application, attend an audition, and submit three letters of recommendation. All applicants must apply for admission through the University of Utah. Audition request forms are available online. The audition will consist of a 5-10-minute audition of applicants’ piece of choice, representative of their best abilities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Student must audition at the University of Utah on one of the two scheduled audition
dates. Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 30
Contact: www.music.utah.edu
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be an exemplary student and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be accepted to a post-secondary institution with a culinary, pastry or food service-related major for the fall of 2024.
Amount: Up to $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15688/american_culinary_federation_scholarships_cholarship.php
LIFT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 21 and must be a resident of the United States. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must enroll in a post-secondary institution by fall of 2024 and write an essay on the topic listed on the web page.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: www.forkliftpartswashington.com
ABBOTT PAINTERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who will be attending a college or a university
full or part time in the fall of 2024. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. An
essay of 100 words or less needs to be submitted with the application. The essay
question is, “For people trying to sell their house, would you recommend that they paint
their house before putting it up for sale? Why?”
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19875/abbott_painters_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
SNAPOLOGY STEM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a female high school senior pursuing a STEM degree, Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics, in college. Student must answer the
following question in an essay. “If you had the authority to
change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?”
Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14481/snapology-stem=studies-scholarship
SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Student must be
enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program, trade school or vocational school
in the fall of 2024.
Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13646/shawn-carter-scholarship
SBO ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled in any kind of a vocal or instrumental music program at a
public or private school in grades k-12. Available to students in orchestra, symphony, jazz band, mariachi, wind band, concert band, choir, performing arts, choral programs, musical theatre performer (instrumental or vocal performer required). In 250 words or less write an essay telling about a music teacher who has changed your life. What was it about them that had an impact on you? How did their teaching personality, or actions differ from other good teachers?
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 30
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org