October Scholarships
SENIORS
College Prowler “No Essay” Scholarship (Due the last day of each month)
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school. Monthly drawing for $2,000! Only one entry per month, but can enter every month! Apply at http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/181817/
American Fire Sprinkler: (Open September 1st – April 1st)
Seniors read an essay on “History and Impact of Automatic Fire Sprinklers” and answer questions, each correct answer earns you one entry into the drawing (max of 10 entries). Ten $2,000 scholarships awarded nationally. Applicants are put into a random drawing. Application online https://www.afsascholarship.org/
The Daniels Scholarship Program: (Opens on October 1st and is due November 15th)
Provides a four-year annually, renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a high school senior graduating from a school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming, have a composite ACT score of 17 or higher (SAT of 830 or higher), and demonstrate financial need. Apply online at www.danielsfund.org
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program: (Opens October 1, 2019 and closes December 6, 2019)
To qualify you need to have demonstrated a commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership, be enrolled as a high school senior, reside in a community served by Comcast and/or participating NBCUniversal or Telemundo markets (enter zipcode on application), plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study program at an accredited two or four year college or university or vocational school for the 2020-2021 school year, have a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrate financial need. To apply go to: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/?utm_source=ComContacte1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Comcast2020&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9P1BnN8itLK3FX5gSWU6eWUYmfhAfdi9qi7hpW6rhdX3SMf15zjr6VNtZSyc5pdOkPvJ_qIHNUnu7woLh_6g0F3StJ1jkhr_-GZNptOwoE-NGmJr4&_hsmi=77634764
AES Engineers: (Due October 6, 2019)
Seniors 1,000 word essay in response to one of two questions Apply online www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Hispanic Heritage Youth Award: (Due October 15, 2019)
To be eligible for the youth awards, you must be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2020. Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2020-2021. Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines). Be available to attend the regional awards ceremony (traveling at your expense). Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA. Apply at: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/forms/login.php
The JumpStart Scholarship: (Due October 17, 2019)
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States. Apply at: www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us
United States Senate Youth Program: (TBA)
Junior or Senior Student Government/Class Officers. Two school representatives will attend the State Competition in November 2018. State winners will receive $5,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington D.C in March 2019 for the National Competition (must be able to attend to receive any of the scholarships). Students must complete and submit a portfolio showing their abilities in the following areas – 1)leadership, 2)High scholastic standing & demonstrated ability to achieve (include certified transcript and class ranking, 3)participation in a wide selection of activities on and off campus (music, sports, art, politics, etc) Contact Reggie Rhees or John Coxson at the school for nomination requirements.
Horatio Alger Scholarship: (Due October 25)
For those students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Letter of support, financial need, minimum GPA 2.0, be a resident of Utah, be a U.S. Citizen. Apply online scholars.horatioalger.org
Wendy’s High School Heisman: (Due October 29, 2019 for phase one of application)
Seniors Athletes that have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. First 25,000 applicants will receive a gift card from Wendy’s. A boy and girl will be selected from each high school. Award amount varies. Apply online www.wendysheisman.com.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: (Due October 31)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Respond (250 words max), “Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholarship: (Due October 31, 2019)
Seniors Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution, 3.0 minimum GPA. For students who demonstrated leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement. Before applying, we strongly encourage you to visit our “Before You Apply” page, which will help you prepare. This initial online application requires you to list your grades, school and community activities, and employment, but no essays or additional materials are required. The deadline for submission has been extended to Tuesday, November 15. (normally this scholarship closes on Octboer 31st) Four year college scholarship. $10,000-$20,000. Apply @ https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Alpine Recovery Lodge: (Due July 1st and November 1st)
We believe it’s our responsibility to give back to the community and help those looking to better themselves through an education, specifically students who have been directly affected by addiction.
Twice a year, we award $1,000 to students in need to help them receive the education they deserve. High school seniors, undergrads, and graduate students are welcome to apply. Applicant must be a resident of Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona or Nevada. To apply, please submit an essay detailing how addiction has directly affected you. A winner will be chosen based on strength of essay and financial need.
Include your full name, physical address, email address, phone number, and proof that you are currently enrolled in high school or college (recent transcript, etc.) along with your essay.
Please email your essay and supporting documents to https://www.alpinerecoverylodge.com/scholarship/, or send a physical copy to:
Alpine Recovery Lodge
5406 W 11000 N, Suite 103-429
Highland, Utah 84003
If you choose to email your essay, please send it as a Word document or PDF attachment. Other file types will not be accepted. Winners will be notified by July 31st and November 30th.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: (Due Nov 5, 2019)
U.S. Students grades 9-12. Recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. One student is chosen per school. State honorees receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
Elks National Foundation: (Due November 5, 2019)
Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Seniors Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. College or University. 500 four-year scholarships, award amounts vary. Applications are available online http://www.elks.org/enf/scholrs/mvs.cfm
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship: (Due November 30, 2019)
U.S. high school students and junior college students who plan to play a sport in college are eligible for this award. Students must be 13 years of age or older and plan to attend or transfer to a four-year college or university. Apply @ http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
Utah Coalition’s Jumpstart Financial Smarts for Students: (Due November 30, 2019)
In cooperation with America First Credit Union, the Utah Jump$tart Coalition offers up to six, $1,250 scholarships to Utah's high school seniors who produce creative, informative YouTube videos about keeping college debt to a minimum. Apply@ https://www.utahjumpstart.org/
“Education Matters”: (Due November 30, 2019)
$5K Scholarship for ages 13 or older. Complete an online scholarship search profile at scholarshipexperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply online @
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Navy-Marine ROTC Scholarships: (TBA)
Seniors Based on Leadership, scholarship, and extracurricular activities. Award amount includes: Tuition, book allowance, fees, plus monthly stipend. Up to $180,000 Apply online www.military.com/join-armed-forces/rotc-scholarships-navy.html
JUNIORS
College Prowler “No Essay” Scholarship (Due the last day of each month)
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school. Monthly drawing for $2,000! Only one entry per month, but can enter every month! Apply at http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/181817/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: (Due October 31)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Respond (250 words max), “Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: (Due Nov 5, 2019)
U.S. Students grades 9-12. Recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. One student is chosen per school. State honorees receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship: (Due November 30, 2019)
U.S. high school students and junior college students who plan to play a sport in college are eligible for this award. Students must be 13 years of age or older and plan to attend or transfer to a four-year college or university. Apply @ http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
“Education Matters”: (Due November 30, 2019)
$5K Scholarship for ages 13 or older. Complete an online scholarship search profile at scholarshipexperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply online @
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Top Ten List Scholarship: (Due December 31, 2019)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what’s truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship. One award worth $1,500.00. Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school. Monthly drawing for $2,000! Only one entry per month, but can enter every month! Apply at http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/181817/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: (Due October 31)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Respond (250 words max), “Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: (Due Nov 5, 2019)
U.S. Students grades 9-12. Recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. One student is chosen per school. State honorees receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship: (Due November 30, 2019)
U.S. high school students and junior college students who plan to play a sport in college are eligible for this award. Students must be 13 years of age or older and plan to attend or transfer to a four-year college or university. Apply @ http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
“Education Matters”: (Due November 30, 2019)
$5K Scholarship for ages 13 or older. Complete an online scholarship search profile at scholarshipexperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply online @
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Top Ten List Scholarship: (Due December 31, 2019)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what’s truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship. One award worth $1,500.00. Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
SOPHOMORES
College Prowler “No Essay” Scholarship (Due the last day of each month)
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school. Monthly drawing for $2,000! Only one entry per month, but can enter every month! Apply at http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/181817/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: (Due October 31)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Respond (250 words max), “Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: (Due Nov 5, 2019)
U.S. Students grades 9-12. Recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. One student is chosen per school. State honorees receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship: (Due November 30, 2019)
U.S. high school students and junior college students who plan to play a sport in college are eligible for this award. Students must be 13 years of age or older and plan to attend or transfer to a four-year college or university. Apply @ http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
“Education Matters”: (Due November 30, 2019)
$5K Scholarship for ages 13 or older. Complete an online scholarship search profile at scholarshipexperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply online @
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Top Ten List Scholarship: (Due December 31, 2019)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what’s truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship. One award worth $1,500.00. Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school. Monthly drawing for $2,000! Only one entry per month, but can enter every month! Apply at http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/181817/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: (Due October 31)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Respond (250 words max), “Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: (Due Nov 5, 2019)
U.S. Students grades 9-12. Recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. One student is chosen per school. State honorees receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship: (Due November 30, 2019)
U.S. high school students and junior college students who plan to play a sport in college are eligible for this award. Students must be 13 years of age or older and plan to attend or transfer to a four-year college or university. Apply @ http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
“Education Matters”: (Due November 30, 2019)
$5K Scholarship for ages 13 or older. Complete an online scholarship search profile at scholarshipexperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply online @
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Top Ten List Scholarship: (Due December 31, 2019)
Must be 13 years of age or older, legal resident of United States. Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what’s truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship. One award worth $1,500.00. Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship