SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
You can pick up the following scholarships in Miss Peterson’s office. Also, many of them have websites in which you may print the applications or apply online.
Elks Student of the Month, Due Anytime through March There is a fill-in application online at http://www.weiserschools.org/scholarships-and-counselors.html Filling it out once will make you eligible for all of the months.
Sussle Company--Give Scholarship Every Month. For Seniors--you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to contribute knowledge about your interests. Apply at http://sussle.org/scholarships
Alert Magazine Scholarship, No Due Date For Seniors, 2.5 gpa or higher, must write a 600-1000 word essay about a personal encounter that you or someone you know has had with drug or alcohol abuse. Apple at www.alertmagazine.org
Questbridge National College Match Program, Due Date: Varies with different colleges This program is for high-achieving low-income Seniors. Various colleges are included. For more information see www.questbridge.org.
Writers of the Future Contest, Due Date: Continual For students interested in becoming a writer. Find contest rules at http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
Scholarship Points Award, Due Date: Dec. 8, 2015 This scholarship claims to be designed to be completed quickly. Apply at: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2015_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.php
Solution Reach Scholarship, Due Date: Dec. 18, 2015 Student must have a minimum gpa of 3.2 to apply. Apply at: http://www.solutionreach.com/solutionreach-scholarship/solutionreach-communication-technology-scholarship
Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards, Due Date: Dec. 18, 2015 For graduating Seniors who own and operate his/her own small business. Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA
CrossLites Scholarship, Due Date: Dec. 31, 2015 Involves writing a reflective essay. Apply at: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12561/crosslites_scholarship_scholarship.php
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, Due Date: Jan. 7, 2016 For graduating Seniors who exhibit leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Apply online at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
Quinney Scholarship at Utah State University, Due Date: Jan. 15, 2016 Utah State gives out 8 of these for $6,000 a year for four years for students interested in majoring in natural resources (Env. Studies, Fisheries and Aquatic, Forestry, Geography, Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Resources, Recreation Resource Management, Watershed and Earth Systems, and Wildlife Science). For more info., go to www.qcnr.usu.edu
Elks Legacy Scholarship, Due Date: Jan. 29, 2016 at 12:00 noon This scholarship is for high school Seniors who are children or grandchildren of an Elks Lodge member. Apply at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy/rules.cfm
10 Words or Less Scholarship, Due Date: Jan. 29, 2016 You can apply at https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php
Idaho School Boards Association Scholarship, Due Date: Feb. 5, 2016 To apply, the student must be a child or grandchild of an Idaho public school trustee or a charter school governing board member, past or present. Apply at http://idsba.org/node/88
George Hansen Scholarship for Geological Sciences, Due Date: Feb. 15, 2016 This scholarship is for a student attending BYU studying Geological Sciences. Apply at http://www.geology.byu.edu/Home/news/george-hansen-scholarship
Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship, Due Date: Feb. 15, 2016 This scholarship is for a graduating Senior with a 2.8 cumulative gpa or higher with a commitment to public service. To apply, go to https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/gov_cup.asp
Idaho Power Company Academic Excellence Scholarships, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Idaho Power provides ten $2,000 scholarships for graduating Seniors who reside in Idaho Power’s service area. Must enroll at an accredited Idaho or Oregon college, university, or professional-technical school; student must have a 3.75 cumulative gpa through 7 semesters. Apply online at www.idahopower.com. The application can be filled out online, but then must be printed and mailed.
St. Agnes Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Male graduating members of St. Agnes Catholic Church are urged to apply. Can get paper copy in Miss Peterson’s office or request an electronic copy from Mr. Shirts.
State of Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Graduating Seniors may apply online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/scholarship_jump.asp.
Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship, Due Date: March 15, 2016 This scholarship is in memory of a couple who died in the Auschwitz death camp. A video about the scholarship and information on applying is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQ70rSkV8M
Caldwell Night Rodeo Western Heritage Foundation Scholarships, Due Date: March 18, 2016 Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Having a farm/agriculture/rodeo background is not necessary for this scholarship. Pick up an application in Miss Peterson’s room.
Updated 12-7-2015