HB 144 Scholarships

(due in April) Alliance for Unity Awards
Eligibility: Graduating Utah high school seniors.  More competitive applicants will have: 2.5 GPA, family income that qualifies for free or reduced lunch, after school work history, evidence of good citizenship.
Deadline: April 2012, TBA
Amount: several $2,000 scholarships
Website: http://allianceforunity.org/scholarship.html


APR 1           Postmarked  DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHP FUND
The first and most important qualification for a Davis-Putter Scholarship is active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues. They also evaluate the applicant’s financial need and ability to perform academically at the college level. Short personal statement, transcripts, letters of support from two people able to evaluate the applicant’s current political work, an official financial statement (i.e., FAFSA or SAR), and a passport-like photograph suitable for reproduction. Although citizenship is not a consideration, applicants must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school in the US in order to apply.  Maximum grant is $10,000. http://www.davisputter.org/apply/apply-for-scholarships/



APR 1          Online        HONORS GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP
Write 400-800 words about an experience you had in school, but outside of the classroom, that helped change your life for the better or that helped you to learn a valuable lesson. Post your essay to a blog or website. 2.75 GPA or greater. Open to both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. $1000. http://honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm


APR 3, 2013         American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program
Open to all high school seniors in the United States. Must be enrolled in a college, university or certified trade school. Winner not based on financial need. To apply, go to sponsor’s website and read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay.” Complete the registration page and take the ten-question multiple-choice test.
Website: www.afsascholarship.org
Amount: $2,000

APR 3        BYU MANGEMENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership and positive community or religious service. Amounts range from $500 to $3,000 depending on need and merit. NOTE: This scholarship is not just for BYU. Students can go to any school in Utah or an LDS Church college.
Go to Counseling Center or talk to your school’s College Access Adviser for application.

APR 15, 2013         Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
Description: Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five topics for this year's competition book, Emma, by Jane Austen.
Amount: $1,000
Website: http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

APR 26, 2013        The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Description: Must be a junior or senior in high school. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words. Essays may be submitted online or by mail. Please check website for essay question. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.
Amount: $50-$10,000
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

 May 1, 2013 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation
Eligiblity: Hispanic-descent*U.S. citizenship is not required.*Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.
*Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students.* Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
*Different requirements for each different scholarship
Amount: $1,00-3,000
Website: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/ahetems-general-scholarships/
JUNE 14                 ABOTT AND FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
                   Juniors and Seniors
Write an essay on: “What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?” Essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. $1000 scholarship.  http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm


JUL 31, 2013           “From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest
Description: The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - word essay that addresses the following questions: "How has the book, From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate, positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? What is your commitment to improving the lives of global citizens once you’ve reached your destined promise?" Selection will be based on originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of presentation. 1 top essay winner. 2 runner-up essays.
Amount: $1,500, $1,000, $500
Website: http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html

 ONGOING           Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship
Description: To get started you should create a fundraising campaign on the indiegogo website. Insert a YouTube video of you discussing your college goals and life ambitions, as well as what makes you deserving of our scholarship. Once the campaign is created you will return to our website and submit the link so we many view it. Each month we will feature a new campaign on our website and make a donation.
Amount: Thousands of people have a chance to donate to help you reach your financial goal. You are encouraged to forward the link on to family and friends and anybody else who might want to assist with paying your tuition.
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