Scholarships
Scholarship/College Access Coordinator - Cheri Davis
Available in the Counseling Center M-W, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Questions about scholarships or college? Stop by or....
- Make an appointment on your MyDSD account.
- Email: chdavis@dsdmail.net
- Call (801) 402-8516
SENIORS!! It is time to report ALL of your scholarship offers! Please send a copy of your scholarship award to me at chdavis@dsdmail.net. And don't forget to ACCEPT all of your scholarships!
April Featured Scholarships
Important information regarding FASFA for seniors!
Unfortunately, many families are experiencing unemployment or a decrease in pay at this time. Click here for a flyer instructing seniors on FAFSA-next-steps if you find yourself in this situation.
UHEAA Outreach has offered to help seniors with FASFA!
- UHEAA Outreach is available for FAFSA assistance M-F, 8am-5pm: 801-366-8487/outreach@utahsbr.edu.
- UHEAA’s FAFSA walk-through video demonstrates an entire FAFSA step-by-step for those attempting to complete the FAFSA at home
- UHEAA Outreach will host a Twitter Chat through the @UtahFutures account Friday, April 24 from 1pm-2pm. This is a chance for your students to submit their own questions about the FAFSA and see responses to other commonly-asked FAFSA inquiries.
Deadline - Applications are being reviewed now, don't wait to apply!
Scholarship Value: Up to $5,000 a year for 4 years
Seniors
This scholarship program is for high achieving students with financial need who are interested in STEM careers. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing chemistry, computer science, engineering, geoscience, mathematics and physics.
CTE Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Deadline - April 15th (Priority)
Scholarship Value - varies
Student interested in enrolling in CTE Fall 2020
This scholarship criteria include high school completion by Spring of 2020, commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree, Pell eligibility, and a US citizen. No GPA required.
Deadline - April 24th - DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Northridge Seniors
This scholarship is available to one Northridge High School Senior planning a degree and career in the medical field. Must be a U.S. citizen and have a GPA of 3.5. Applications are available here. Due to the closure of school, applications must be turned back in to Cheri Davis by email at chdavis@dsdmail.net.
Life Launch Centers Scholarship
Deadline - April 15th
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Seniors
This scholarship is a simple 30-90 second video on the following question: "In What Park of My Life Does Anxiety Hold Me Back and Why?" It does not have to be technical, just creative! See official website for more information and to apply.
Deadline: April 24th
Scholarship Value: $500
Northridge Seniors
This scholarship is available to 2 Northridge High School students who go out of their way to make a difference in the world by serving others. Click here for an application or stop by the NHS counseling office for an application. Applications must be turned back in to Cheri Davis at the counseling center.
Deadline: April 24th
Scholarship Value: $500
Northridge Seniors
This scholarship is specifically for Northridge High School Seniors who are planning to attend university, college, or a technical college. Click here for an application. Applications must be turned back in to Cheri Davis via email at chdavis@dsdmail.net.
Zions Bank
Grades: 7-12
Hardworking students in Utah (and Idaho) can earn $1 per "A" on their 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.
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.
https://www.zionsbank.com/personal-banking/savings-accounts/young-savers/pay-for-as/