Scholarships

Scholarship/College Access Coordinator - Cheri Davis

Questions about scholarships or college? I am available by appointment. If there are no appointments available, email me or stop in during tutorial!

Office Hours - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Make an appointment on your MyDSD account.
Appointments are available in person or via technology.
Email: chdavis@dsdmail.net
Call (801) 402-8516
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Announcements!!

CALLING ALL JUNIORS! The NHS Utah Higher Education Day Junior College Tour will be held at Northridge High School on Wednesday, February 8th from 12:15 pm - 2:20 pm. This is your opportunity to gather critical information about your future by talking with different Utah colleges and universities. Plan to attend! You will be excused from 7th and 8th this day. STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR THE COLLEGE TOUR BY USING THIS LINK!

Scholarships

Featured Scholarships

Provo Freedom Festival Art & Essay Contest

Deadline - February 28, 2023

Scholarship Value - Varies

Grades 10-12

Art Contest - Student have an opportunity to share their talent through painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, or sculpture.

Essay Contest - Essay contest give rise to expressions of patriotism from students in K-12th grades throughout the nation.

Keys to Success Scholarships - School Specific

Deadline - March 1, 2023

Scholarship Value - Varies

Seniors

You MUST create a Keys to Success account to apply.

Utah Valley University - $1000 (30)

Bridgerland Technical College - $500 (multiple)

Davis Technical College - $1500 (multiple)

Utah Energy Pathways Scholarship (STEM)

Deadline - March 1, 2023

Scholarship Value - $3000 (multiple)

Seniors+

For Utah Students who intend to pursue a STEM related course of study at a public or private institution of higher learning, including trade/technical schools in Utah. The application will consist of an essay and questionnaire.

SUU's GHA Governor's Honor Academy

Deadline - March 3, 2023

Scholarship Value - 4 year full tuition

JUNIORS!

The Academy is organized to provide Utah high school students with an opportunity to learn, lead and interact with some of the foremost leaders in business, technology, humanities, science, education, communication and social science. It is an on campus experience from June 22nd - 30th, 2023.

Those that are current high school JUNIORS are welcome to apply. The cost of the Academy is $1300 for all expenses of the 9 day Academy. Selected participants will receive a sponsorship packet, detailing how to raise money towards their $1300 fee (monthly payments may also be arranged). Those participants who attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to Southern Utah University.

Richard Richards Ethics Scholarship

Deadline - March 3, 2023

Scholarship Value - $1000 (multiple awards)

Seniors

This scholarship is for high school seniors who plan to attend Weber State University. Winners will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and a 500 word essay on ethics.

Ogden Clinic Overcomers Scholarship

Deadline - March 3, 2023

Scholarship Value - $1000 (6)

Seniors

This scholarship is for high school seniors enrolled in Weber, Ogden, Davis or Morgan school districts. This scholarship honors students who have overcome challenges to become who they are today and push through obstacles to create a brighter tomorrow. Criteria include a 500 word essay and no GPA is required. Students are encouraged to submit a resume, grade transcripts, citizenship history and ACT scores. See Ms. Davis in the counseling center for more information.

T H Bell Teaching Scholarship

Deadline - Application and deadlines vary by institution but apply ASAP!

Value - Tuition & Fee Waiver

Seniors+

The TH Bell Education Scholarship Program recognizes teaching as a critically important career in Utah. Financial assistance is available to future educators. This scholarship may help cover the cost of tuition, fees and books and may be received for up to four years. Students should contact the financial aid or education department at their school for more information about how to apply. You can also some ask me in the counseling center.

Jiffy Lube "What Drives You" Scholarship

Deadline - March 10, 2023

Scholarship Value - $6500 (2), $1500 (6)

Seniors

This scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 word essay about what drives you. Multiple awards offered.

Young Technology Scholar Award

Deadline - April 3, 2023

Scholarship Value - up to $5000

Seniors

Applicants must be high school seniors who have taken or are currently taking an Information Technology Course(s), have passed a specific industry exam certification(s), want to attend a Utah Institute of Higher Education with a GPA of at least 3.0. See application for more details.

BYU Management Society Scholarship

Deadline - April 16, 2023

Scholarship Value - $500 - $5000*

Seniors

This scholarship is based on need, academic excellence, leadership and meaningful community service. Applicants must be enrolled to attend an accredited college or university within the state of Utah. Does NOT need to be attending BYU or be affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. See application for more information.

West Scholarship (Weber State University)

Deadline - ongoing

Scholarship Value - $20,000 ($5000/year for 4 years)

Seniors

West scholars are high achieving students, interested in STEM Careers and have demonstrated financial need. The WEST Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing applications early February, 2023.

Dream Weber Scholarship

Deadline - ongoing

Scholarship Value - Tuition and Fees

Seniors

Attend Weber State and have an income of less than $40,000, complete the FAFSA by April 1. You will be automatically considered for the scholarship once you have completed the admissions application and WSU has received your FAFSA. (The earlier you fill out the FAFSA the better).

Where to Find Scholarships

Directly from the school you want to attend (This is where the majority of scholarships come from!)
Specific College/University Departments
Private College/University Scholarships
General Scholarship Applications (University/Colleges)
DSD Scholarship Database
Utah Scholarship Database
Ask your parents! Parents may work for companies that offer scholarships for children of employees. Parents may also belong to organizations that offer scholarships to children of its members.
Military & ROTC
Internet Websites Enter student profile in several search engines to refine the search results.

NEVER pay money for scholarships!

Northridge Specific Scholarships

DSD Scholarship Database

Utah Scholarship Databases

Keys to Success

Seniors - Keys To Success has scholarships available, including some just for NHS High students. This is a Utah scholarship database. You can download the app and apply right from your phone! Applying also adds points towards prizes on your KTS account.

Sophomores and Juniors--there are many resources available for you with Keys to Success too!

Make an account and get started and you can begin earning points toward prizes.

See me, Cheri Davis, in the counseling center if you have questions!

Military Scholarships

EDGE Scholarship

T H Bell Education Scholarship

Davis Tech Senior Scholarships

Opportunity Scholarship

***This scholarship will replace the Regents' and the New Century Scholarships

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

These are the requirements:

Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Complete 3 advanced courses
- Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
  - math,
  - science, and
  - language arts
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate from a Utah high school

Awards will be determined based on available funding and the number of qualified applicants. Individual awards may be used toward the cost of tuition and fees, after other state aid is applied.

The three scholarships offered include the need-based Utah Promise Scholarship, the Technical College Scholarship, and the merit-based Opportunity Scholarship.

Opportunity Scholarship is achievement-based. Completing a FAFSA is required as part of the application process, but federal aid is not considered when determining eligibility.

Eligible institutions include Dixie State University, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, University of Utah, Weber State University, Brigham Young University (Provo), Ensign College, Westminster College, Western Governors University. (Students who plan to attend a technical college within the Utah System of Higher Education can defer use of the Opportunity Scholarship before transferring to an eligible institution listed here. We recommend these students also consider applying for the Technical Education Scholarship through the institution directly.)

If you have questions you can contact the Opportunity Scholarship office for more information:
regentsscholarship@ushe.edu
(801) 646-4812

Utah Promise Scholarship

The Utah Promise Scholarship is a statewide needs-based scholarship program in Utah. It is available to high school graduates in Utah's public colleges and universities, as well as Utah's public technical colleges. To apply for this scholarship please complete your FAFSA application and then contact your specific university. Questions, please contact me in the counseling center.

Utah College & University Scholarships

Apply to University/Colleges

Click on the links below to apply to Utah colleges, or search the web for the application for out of state colleges. Remember to choose the UNDERGRADUATE or Freshman application. Click here for the NHS College Guide for specific Utah Colleges and deadlines. Some application FEES are waived during the month of October! Click here to get your fee waiver code for your university!

Davis Technical College (DTC)

Dixie State University

Salt Lake Community College

Snow College

Southern Utah University

Utah State University

Utah State Eastern

Utah Valley University

University of Utah

Weber State University (use this link ONLY if you are NOT a CE student)

Westminster

Western Wyoming Community College

CE Status Switch (Weber CE Students ONLY)

Task 2: CE Status Switch for Weber State (for concurrent enrollment students)

If you think there is ANY chance you will attend Weber State, please complete the status switch. This is all you need to to do apply. You will need your Weber State login and password.

1. Login to your Weber State portal at https://weber.edu/
2. Click on the "Admissions" tab on the left sidebar
3. Click on the Status Switch icon and complete the form
4. Select YES, you will be attending WSU for the upcoming fall, even if you're not sure. You can defer scholarships after you receive them.

Order Transcripts

College Guide for all FOUR years of High School

FASFA

You will FIRST NEED AN FSA ID

Create a FSA ID

To Create a FSA ID:

Both you and a parent need to create a Federal Student Aid ID and a password to sign into FAFSA electronically. YOU AND YOUR PARENT WILL BE USING THIS USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO LOG INTO AND SIGN YOUR FAFSA EVERY YEAR THROUGH COLLEGE.

Go to FSA ID
Create a username and password and enter your email address (do NOT use your school email account because you will lose access to it after graduation!). Write down your username and password and keep it where you will be able to find it.
Enter your name, date of birth, social security number, contact information, and challenge question and answers.
Review your information.
Read and accept the terms and conditions.
Confirm your email address using a secure code, which will be sent to the email address you used. Once you verify your email address, you can use it instead of your username to log into your FAFSA.

FASFA website

There are three types of federal student aid:

Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest

What do I need to file my FAFSA?

• Student’s and parent(s)’ Social Security card (if their parent does not have one, that is okay)
• Student’s I-9 paperwork or Permanent Resident Card (if the student has one. Typically this applies to refugee or asylee students)
• Student’s driver’s license (if the student has one)
• Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 W-2 forms and other records of taxed income
• Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 Federal Income Tax Return
• Student’s and parent(s)’ current bank statements
• Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 untaxed income records
• Student’s and parent(s)’ current business & investment, property mortgage
information, business and farm, stocks, bonds, and other investment records.

Finished with your FAFSA? Here are 5 things to do after filing your FAFSA application.

Need help completing your FASFA? Free help from Weber State University. Click Here.

National and Other Scholarships

National Scholarship Websites

Internet Websites
Tips: Enter student profile in several search engines to refine the search results. To further tailor the results use specific keywords (i.e. abilities, experiences, adversities and traits). To avoid scams never pay money for scholarship searches or give any personal information!!
BIG FUTURE
CAPPEX
CHEGG
COLLEGEXPRESS
COLLEGESCHOLARSHIPS.com
GOING MERRY
KEYS TO SUCCESS (see their new app also)
PETERSON'S
SCHOLARSHIP BEE
SCHOLARSHIP MONKEY
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
TUITION FUNDING SOURCE (Check out their Instagram too)
UNIGO
UTAH FUTURES