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