Scholarships
Mrs. Pond
Northridge High School
College Access Advisor/ Scholarship Coordinator
rpond@dsdmail.net
801-402-8516
Parent Tool Kit
Priority Admission Deadline
December 15: BYU
Scholarship Deadlines
December 15: BYU ID
SCIENCE AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP December 11
Scholarship Value: Varies
Seniors (WOMEN)
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math. Film a three-minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about.
www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes December 14
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Seniors
For students with at least a 3.0 who are currently a member of a high school sports team or involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.). Exhibit good sportsmanship, good moral character, leadership, academic excellence and come from diverse backgrounds. Two 500 word essays and a letter of recommendation needed.
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
AXA Achievement Scholarship December 14
Scholarship Value: $2,500-$25,000 ***Only 1st 10,000 applications considered-Don't Wait!
Provides scholarships to young people representing all 50 states. For the ethnically and economically diverse student with ambition and determination to set and reach goals. Respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college.
https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Rubincam Youth Award December 15
Scholarship Value: $500
Grades 10-12
These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians. Presentation details of the winning submission may appear in NGS Magazine.
https://www.ngsgeneology.org/competitions/fubincam-youth-award/
Soroptimist of Ogden Youth Volunteer Award
Scholarship Value: Varies and they will also contribute to your volunteer organization.
Women 14 to 18
Burger King Scholars Program December 15
Scholarship Value: $1,000-$50,000
Seniors
Selection criteria will focus on academic achievement and participation in school and community activities. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.
https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php
Varsity Tutor Monthly Essay Contest December 15
Scholarship Value: $200
Ages 16+
Write a 200-900 word essay based on a different prompt each month. December: "You are on the committee that awards the Nobel Prize. Discuss two qualities your recipient would need to possess".
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Avacare Medical Scholarship December 18
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Seniors
The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field who are working to better the lives of our customers. This scholarship is awarded annually to one student that tells about an inspiring act of kindness.
https://avacaremedical.com/scholarship
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award December 30
Scholarship Value: $500
Ages 16-22
The student must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer (non- paid) service within his/ her community over the last 12 months. Please ensure that you have completed this number of hours and that a person within the organization (s) is willing to confirm that you have volunteered this amount of time. Student must also possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Top Ten List December 31
Scholarship Value: $1,500
13+
"Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship". (250 words or less) 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.
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
UNIGO $10K Scholarship December 31
Scholarship Value $10,000
13+
"Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app?"
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
CuraDebt Scholarship December 31
CuraDebt has created a new scholarship for students interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) majors. Come up with a unique way to solve the budget deficit through education and empowering our youth. You can be creative and create a YouTube video, write an essay or create an infographic for your solution. In your cover letter, explain how you plan to use the scholarship and why we should select your application. For video submissions include a link to your video.
https://www.curadebt.com/curadebt-scholarship/
Fire Free Speech Essay Contest December 31
Scholarship Value: $500-$10,000
Juniors and Seniors
Students must submit an essay between 800 and 1,000 words on the topic "Why free speech is so important to higher education, and why censorship undermines the ideals of liberal education and a free society".
https://www.thefire.org/k12/essay-contest/
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund December 31
Scholarship Value: $100-$1,000
K-8, 9-12
A yearly Youth Essay Contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The theme for the 1,000 word essay is "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You" ?
http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx
OppU Achievers Scholarship December 31
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Seniors+
The OppU Achievers Scholarship is a short essay that celebrates students who transform opportunity into results. In 500 words or fewer, tell us why you're an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams-or the dreams of others-come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments
https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
Sales Training and Development's Scholarship December 31
Scholarship value: $1,000
Seniors +
If you are looking to pursue a degree in business or teaching, or have plans to own your own business, we invite you to apply for our scholarship program. Our scholarship process is easy. Let us know Where you are planning on going to school, What is your designed major, Share a bit about your business or teaching goals, How the scholarship would help you reach your goals and Why you feel you have earned it. Essay should not exceed 500 words.
https://www.salestraininganddevelopment.com/usascholarship.html
Competitive Gaming Essay Scholarship December 31
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Grades 10-12+
The world of competitive gaming and eSports is growing rapidly, and many players are getting paid very high salaries and endorsements. In 1500 words or less, give us your take on the "competitive gaming" or "eSports" revolution. Can a competitive gamer maintain a well-paid career in this niche? What do you think is the future of "eSports"? We're interested in learning where you see the industry going in the future.
https://www.bestgamingpc.com/scholarship/
School Band and Orchestra (SBO) Essay Contest December 31
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Grades 10-12+
To enter answer this essay question (in 250 words or less): What role has your music program played in bringing you closer to your school mates, friends, and the community at large?
http://timeless-com/tally/sbo/2019-sbo0essay-contest/
University Tutor Monthly Essay Contest December 31
Scholarship Value: $100
Ages 16+
Write a 300-900 word essay based on a different prompt each month. December prompt: Describe a time you helped a fellow student in school. What inspired you to help them, and what did you learn from this experience?
https://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
SOMOS Foundation Scholarship December 31
Scholarship Value: Varies
Seniors+
The Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation is established to develop business leaders and improve business education and opportunities for Hispanic/Latino students and professionals. The award is in recognition of academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community or other service activities. Applicants must also demonstrate a financial need.
http://www.somosfoundationutah.org/scholarships.html
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship December 31
Scholarship Value: $1,750
Ages 13-21
For students involved in environmental cleanup and conservation projects. After you have completed your project, register and upload your best photo and accompanying essay.
www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist#scholarship
GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP December 31
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Grades 9-12
Merit based program that can be used for tuition, room and board, fees or any educational expense. Submit an essay of 250 words or less on one of the following three topics: Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? OR Describe your academic or career goals OR Any topic of your choice.
www.gkscholarship.com
Zions Bank
Grades: 7-12
Hardworking middle school, junior high and high school students (ages 12 to 18) in Utah and Idaho can earn $1 per "A" on their 2018-2019 report cards. (Sorry, "A-" grades aren't eligible.) Eligible students are also entered for a chance to win scholarship savings accounts worth up to $1,000
Community drawings: 150 students from different geographic regions in Utah and Idaho will win scholarship savings accounts worth $100 throughout the school year. Drawing deadlines to submit most current report cares are: *January 25, 2019 for winter drawing, * April 15, 2019 for spring drawing ( A student who brings in their most current report card after a drawing deadline has passed will be entered into the following drawing).
Year-end grand prize drawing: Eligible entries from all community drawings will be pooled into the grand prize drawing. One Utah student and one Idaho student will each win a grand prize $1,000 scholarship savings account. The deadline to turn in final report cards for the year end drawing is July 15, 2019
https://www.zionsbank.com/personal-banking/savings-accounts/young-savers/pays-for-as/
November Scholarships
November Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship November 27
Scholarship Value: Varies up to $40,000
Seniors
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship
Daniels Scholarship Program November 29
Scholarship Value: Varies
Seniors
The Daniels Scholarship Program 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. Students do not have to be Pell eligible, but they must demonstrate financial need. Daniels Scholars can attend any nonprofit accredited college or university in the United States.
http://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/index.asp
University Tutor Monthly Essay Contest November 30
Scholarship Value: $100
Ages 16+
Write a 300-900 word essay based on a different prompt each month.
https://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
Education Matters Scholarship November 30
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Ages 13+
Have you come across someone who's tried to talk you out of college, saying that it's not worth it? Our scholarship is giving you the chance to state why education matters to you. Write an essay of 250 words or less about: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
https:www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Sixt Scholars Program November 30
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Seniors
Sixt rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors a scholarship. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice.
https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/
Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest November 30
Scholarship Value $500
Seniors
The Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest requires students to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Applicants must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which addresses the severity of the problem. Two winners will be chosen each year, 1 per semester. You must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States in order to apply. More details available on their website.
http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/
Fall 2018 Story Contest November 30
Value: $100 - $2,500
All
Our fall contest is open to all fiction and nonfiction writers. We're looking for short shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction. Entries must be previously unpublished, no longer than 15,000 words, and must not have been previousl chosen as a winner, finalist, or honorable mention in another contest. There is a $26 entry fee.
https://www.narrativemagazine.com/fall-2018-story-contest
USHLI: Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders November 30
Scholarship Value: $500-$1,000
Seniors+
Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Application will include essay questions, a photo, resume, transcript and letters of recommendation. (Give those writing your letters enough time before the deadline!)
https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-now-available-for-2019-2020/
StyleMann Young Professionals Scholarship November 30
Scholarship Value: $1,800
All
StyleMann Young Professionals awards scholarship to the most vivid, versatile, and talented writers in our upcoming Contest. Submit 1000-1500 words article "How Fashion Industry Changed E-commerce And Its Impact On Us". You can write about its positive, negative or neutral changes. Participants must be students of any educational institution in any location. Academic level and major do not matter. By submitting an entry, students agree to the terms and conditions of the contest and acknowledge that the choice of the judges is final.
http://stylemann.com/stylemann-young-professionals-scholarship/