Applications and Information Are Available in the Counseling Center

Applications and Information Are Available in the Counseling Center

SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

December 1, 2014

APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Seniors

Criteria:Student will need to have two letters of recommendation, a completed student achievement section and written essay about a school counselor who has had a positive effect/influence on you and your school success. Applications are available in the counseling office as well as online at Click on “other awards”.

Award:$500

Deadline:December 12, 2014

Young Entrepreneur Foundation

Eligibility: High School Seniors who are entering freshman year at an accredited two or four year institution. Many applicants are from FBLA, FFA, DECA, and/or National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

Award:$1,000-$15,000

Deadline:December 18, 2014.

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: Freedom in Academia

Eligibility:High school seniors

Criteria:Students are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. To enter, go to

Award:$5,000

Deadline:January 1, 2015

Zinch One year Free Tuition Scholarship

Eligibility: Students with a GPA of 2.0+ who graduates from High School in 2013-2016.

Criteria:Apply at:

Deadline:January 24, 2015

2014 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Eligibility:All high school students

Criteria:The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school student to write an essay on an act of a political courage by a U.S. elected official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at

Award:First –place winner receives $10,000, second-place winner receives $1,000 and up to five finalists receive $500 each.

Deadline:January 5, 2015

ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship Program

Eligibility:High school senior

Criteria:Utah resident, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism. Application is available at

Award:$1,000

Deadline:January 12, 2015

American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU) Scholarship

Eligibility:High school seniors

Criteria:Demonstrates a strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism. Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must submit a 1000 word essay detailing a commitment to civil liberties, equality, racial justice, free speech, religious freedom, and/or tolerance. Applicants must also obtain two recommendations from non-family references. For more information see .

Award:$1,000

Deadline;January 13, 2015

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Eligibility:High school seniors; are of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.; have a GPA of 3.3; leadership abilities; meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Criteria:The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program will select the next cohort of 1,000 students in the 2011-2012 academic year. This renewable, need-based scholarship provides financial support. Please visit to apply.

Deadline:January 14, 2015

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Scholarship

Eligibility:High School students

Criteria:Students who have MS or who have a parent with MS are eligible if they plan to attend an accredited university. To apply complete the form on

Award:Varied.

Deadline: January 15, 2015

Italian American Civic League Scholarship

Eligibility:A 2015 Graduate of Italian ancestry

Criteria:Award is based on ACT score, exceptional high school ability, and extracurricular activities. Applicant must also be enrolled in an institution of higher education. A summary of educational goals and an essay must be submitted with a paper application. The essay must state your Italian heritage and how it has impacted your life. Application available in the counseling center. See also

Award:$1,500

Deadline:February 11, 2015

BYU Geological Sciences, George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Senior planning on attending BYU

Criteria:Must enroll as a Geology or Earth and Space Education Major. Must be able to maintain a 3.3 or higher at BYU and abide the universities honor code. Must complete an online applicationat Must also submit high school transcript and 2 letters of recommendations.

Award: $500-$1,000.

Deadline:February 15, 2015

VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship

Eligibility:Must be at least 15 years of age

Criteria: Must be a registered Boy Scout or Girl Scout. Must demonstrate exemplary citizenship in school, scouting, and community. Please come to the counseling center for more information.

Award:$1000-$5000

Deadline:March 1, 2015

Jiffy Lube “Teen Driver” Scholarship

Eligibility:Students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school during the 2014-2015 school year.

Criteria: Write a 500 word essay about your goals, drive, and ambition. For more information and to apply visit

Award: First –place winner $5,000, Runner-up $1,500

Deadline:March 24, 2015

UVU Scholarship Award

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending UVU

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending UVU. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 27, 2015 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Paul Mitchell Schools

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending Paul Mitchells Schools

Criteria: Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 27, 2015 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

UTA/Salt Lake Community College

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending SLCC

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending SLCC. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 27, 2015 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending OWATC

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending OWATC. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$500

Deadline: March 27, 2015 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

The Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents (UAIIA)

Eligibility:Utah high school seniors

Criteria:Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and are active in extra-curricular activities through your school, church, community or work. One scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an insurance career, the others to students pursuing insurance or business degrees. Financial need by applicants may also be considered. Please see the counseling office for application and more information.

Award:$500 - $1,000

Deadline:April 1, 2015

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship

Eligibility: Students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver’s Ed during the 2014-2015 school year.

Criteria:Write a 500 word essay about your goals, drive, and ambition. For more information and to apply visit

Award: First-place $5,000, Runner-up $1,500

Deadline:April 21, 2015

Elks, Teenager of the Month

Deadline: 1st of each month

Available for seniors. Need a portfolio that reflects character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship. Applicants are reviewed each month. Please visit the counseling center for more information.

Governor’s Honors Academy (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. The Academy is held at Southern Utah University for 10 days in the summer. Students must have a 3.75 GPA or higher. The cost of the Academy is $1000 for all expenses. Those participants who attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to Southern Utah University. For additional information, please visit or call (435) 865-8219. Application deadline to be announced.

Symantec Software Scholarship

This program is intended to encourage high school students to pursue education in math and science. You could win one of four $10,000 Symantec Software Scholarship Awards when you create and enter a science project that involves computer software into a Utah regional science fair. For more information and to apply, please visit

Harvard University Tuition Opportunity

Harvard University announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. Harvard University will pay thetuition of a high school honor student from a family earning less than $60,000 a year. The prestigious university recently announced that from now onundergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free…no tuition and no student loans. To learn more visit Harvard’s financialaid website at: call the schools financial aid office at 617-495-1581.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

New American and Minority Students

Check out this awesome publication for New American and Minority students created by DFW International Community Alliance in Dallas for help in getting scholarship.

The Navy ROTC Scholarship Program

Visit Minimum requirements are 17-23 years old, ACT math score of 21 and English score of 22.

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270AP classes offered: 18Honors classes offered: 6