Scholarships by Category

KENNEDY CENTER VSA YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Young Musicians Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a musician with a disability
• Entrants must be age 14-25
• Entries must be either a Soloist (instrumental or vocal) or an Ensemble (instrumental or vocal) of two (2) to five (5) members, such as rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choral groups
• For ensembles to be eligible, at least one musician must have a disability, and all members must be between the ages of 14-25 (Only the musician(s) with disability will receive a financial award)
• Must include links to three musical selections

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to perform and participate in professional development and music coaching activities provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

KENNEDY CENTER VSA PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Playwright Discovery Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a student with a disability or a co-authorship that includes a student with a disability
• Entrants must be students enrolled in senior high school
• Entrants can be either an individual or co-author
• Co-authorships of up to two students are accepted, but both authors must fulfill eligibility requirements and at least one must be a student with a disability (co-authors will share the financial prize equally)
• All pieces must be submitted in English or ASL
• All entries that are scripts must be in the ten-minute play format
• Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshop events (virtual date Saturday, March 29, 2025; in-person dates July 6-10, 2025) in order to be eligible for the award

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further develop their script, receive coaching/mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities

DECA SCHOLARSHIPS (9th-12th grade)
Application: DECA Scholarships Application and Information
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Criteria: Varies among scholarships
Award: Varies

JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest Entry
Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born
• The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level
• Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words (citations and bibliography are not included in the word count)
• Essays must be the original work of the student (essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography)
• Essays must have a minimum of five sources

Award: $10,000 (1st place), $3,000 (2nd place), $1,000 (3 finalists)

AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: American Legion Oratorical Contest Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026*
Criteria:

• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Must be a high school student
• The oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government (see the assigned topics for 2026 Oratorical Contest)
• Contestants must deliver their prepared oration in no fewer than eight minutes and no more than 10 minutes
• Must be available on January 17, 2026 at 10 am to give your speech at Tooele City Hall

Award: $25,000 (National 1st place), $22,500 (National 2nd place), $20,000 (National 3rd place), $1,500 (Utah 1st place), $750 (Utah 2nd place), and $500 (Utah 3rd place), TBD (Local award)
*Call or text (435) 830-4078 to register.

HIGH SCHOOL UTAH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grade)
Application: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea
• Submit a presentation that includes the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype
• Teams may not consist of more than five students, but individuals aren’t required to have a team
• A team may provide more than one idea; however, each business idea should be submitted separately

Award: TBD

C-SPAN STUDENTCAM COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: C-Span StudentCam Competition Application
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Criteria:

• Students may compete individually, or in teams of either 2 or 3 members
• Documentaries must include clips of supporting or opposing C-SPAN video that relate to the chosen topic
• Winning StudentCam documentaries will thoroughly explore a variety of viewpoints related to the chosen topic, including those that may oppose the filmmakers points of view (we recommend that you interview experts on your chosen subject)
• Documentaries must be between 5-6 minutes in length (End credits, if applicable, must begin after the 5-minute mark but are permitted to run longer than the allotted 6-minute time frame)
• Entries must include either end credits or a works cited list

Award: $5,000 (grand prize-1 award), $3,000 (1st prize-1 award), $1,500 (2nd prize-4 awards), $750 (3rd prize-8 awards), $250 (honorable mention-97 awards), $100 (behind the scenes-5 awards)

TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Complete the application form including a 140-character message about technology addiction
• The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists who will be asked to write a full-length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction

Award: $1,000

I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: I Have a Dream Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must submit a 250 word or less essay on "What do you dream about?"

Award: $1,500

FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (9th, 10th, and 11th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 2, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Program Dates: July 9-17, 2026
Criteria:

• Rising Sophomores & Juniors, who will be age 14, 15, or 16 at the start of the YLP session (July 9, 2026)
• Must have an equivalent of a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must have a satisfactory school attendance and citizenship record
• Must be physically capable of participating in ALL elements of YLP
• Must have health insurance

Award: All expenses covered for 8 day program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA

EXPLORAVISION-NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: ExploraVision National Science Competition Information and Entry Submission
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Criteria:

• All entrants must be United States citizens and living within the United States and enrolled full-time in school
• Students must be no older than 21 years of age
• Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor (no individual entries)

Award: First prize: $10,000 (4 teams), Second prize: $5,000 (4 teams), National Finalists: Trip to Washington DC (8 teams); Regional Winners: Chromebook (24 teams)

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Contest is open to anyone under the age of 19 as of October 1st and who has not completed secondary school
• May not enter more than one Club’s essay contest during any given year
• May not have previously won a District essay scholarship
• Must compose an original essay on the following prompt: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”

Award: $2,500 (district level)

CHRISTOPHERS POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Christophers Poster Contest Application*
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Criteria:

• Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better
• Each poster must be the work of one student
• The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering
• Posters must be 16 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat, if used
• Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit

Award: $1,000 (1st prize), $500 (2nd prize), $250 (3rd prize), $100 (honorable mention)
*Digital posters may be submitted online. Physical posters may be mailed to: High School Poster Contest, 264 W 40th St, Suite 603, New York, NY 10018

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A’S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: February 27, 2026 for 1st Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every “A”
• If they don’t have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per “A”
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

CANCER UNWRAPPED WRITING CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Cancer Unwrapped Writing Contest Application
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12
• U.S. citizen
• Essay prompt: Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives?
• Essay length should not exceed 1,500 words
• Essays must be original content of the author and in their own voice
• Poems, essays about a pet, or fiction are not eligible

Award: Several $1,000 prizes

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD (ages 8 to 16)
Application: International Young Eco-Hero Award Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Project Requirements:

• The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world
• The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult
• The project should be at least 6 months long and close to completion or completed within the last year
• If the project is an invention, some trials should be completed before applying
• Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application
• Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others or extended studies beyond the Science Fair and Scouting Badges
• We do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions, reports, or purely academic submissions

Award: Up to $1,000 cash award

THE AMERICAN LEGION: EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR (ages 15-18)
Application: The American Legion: Eagle Scout of the Year Application
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron OR
• Must be a registered, active member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member AND
• Received the Eagle Scout Award
• Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem
• Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community
• Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection
• Applied through the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered (do not send application directly to national headquarters)
• Provide documentation of current BSA membership (Membership must be valid for the year in which you are applying)

Note: Eagle Scouts still in high school who reached their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified
Award: $10,000 (1 award) and $2,500 (3 awards)

FOUNDING FORWARD’S YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Founding Forward’s Youth Essay Contest Application*
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Entries must be typed, double-spaced, corrected, and contain 500-750 words for grades 7-12
• Essays must address the year’s topic and include the student’s name, address, grade level, and teacher’s name
• Only one entry per student
• Grades 7-12 topic: In what ways is the Declaration of Independence still relevant today?

Award: TBD
*Please see Mrs. Welch to submit nomination.

SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS STUDENT ART CONTEST (Ages 11-19)
Application: Science Without Borders Student Art Contest Submission Form
Final Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Submit artwork depicting the theme “Microscopic Marine Life”
• Artwork judged on creativity, artistry, and craftmanship as well as its visual impact and your understanding of the theme
• Must not submit artwork that you have entered into another art competition
• Artwork must be 2D
• Acceptable media includes paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel
• Please see the website for more information

Award: $500 (1st place), $350 (2nd place), $200 (3rd place), People’s Choice ($50)

WORLD OF 8 BILLION VIDEO CONTEST (7th-12th grade)
Application: World of 8 Billion Video Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 4, 2026
Criteria:

• Create a one minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggest a sustainable solution, and connect how human population growth impacts that topic
• 2026 global topics: energy, wetlands, economics

Award: $1,200 (1st place-high school), $600 (2nd place-high school), $300 (2 awards; honorable mention-high school); awards presented within each topic for a total 6; additional awards for region and state honors

NABI NICOLE GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship Application
Final Deadline: March 8, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be an underrepresented minority with financial need
• To apply, tell us about a time when you relied on your faith to overcome a certain obstacle or challenge.

Award: $5,000 (2 awards), $1,000 (3 awards)

UTAH JIFFY LUBE TEEN DRIVER ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP (ages 16-18)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Eligibility Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Students, already licensed, between the ages of 16-18
• Students currently attending high school in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATE A GREETING CARD SCHOLARSHIP (14 years or older)
Application: Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card
• Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in high school, college, university or home-school

Award:  $10,000, plus $1,000 for your school

STOSSEL IN THE CLASSROOM ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must reside in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address
• Must write an essay between 500-1,000 words
• Must choose from any one of these four topics:
  • The Truth About Tariffs: Who Really Pays?
  • The Birthright Citizenship Debate
  • America at 250: Why It Matters to Me
  • Time's Up? Should Congress Have Term Limits

Award: $2,500 (1st place), $1,000 (2nd place), $500 (3rd place), $200 (5 finalists), $100 (5 semi-finalists), $50 (15 honorable mentions) plus prizes for teachers

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES (ages 8 to 18)
Application: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Application
Pre-application Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 5 pm
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
• Must be a permanent, legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with a social security number or valid tax I.D. number
• Must be currently residing in the 50 U.S. states
• Service activity must have been initiated primarily by the applicant and cannot have been done solely to complete an assignment for school or work
• Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
• Must be working as an individual (or possibly with one other person) to lead your service work
• Must have demonstrated heroic character qualities such as courage, compassion, dedication, generosity, perseverance, and high moral purpose
• Must have accomplished something with inspirational value – something that could inspire others to make a difference
• Must have done more than survive a difficult personal challenge (Your heroism must have made an impact on the world beyond yourself)

Award: $10,000 (25 awards)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

STREET SWEEP SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Street Sweep Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Organize or join a Street Sweep cleanup to collectively remove trash before it enters our waterways

Award: $500

RIPPLE EFFECT PSA SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Ripple Effect PSA Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Create a public service announcement to education your peers about how safe and responsible trash disposal in your community can create long-lasting change tin protecting our waterways

Award: $250

SUPERPOWER SCHOLARSHIP (14 years and up)
Application: Superpower Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must be a student in the U.S.
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Submit an online written response to the question: The “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” (250 words or less)

Award: $2,500

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
• Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.S. citizen
• Two-dimensional art contest:
  • Must be on canvas or paper
  • Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used
  • The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat
  • Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less)
• Three-dimensional art contest:
  • Can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
  • Pieces should be no larger than 18” in any direction
  • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight
  • Submit a typed explanation of steps taken to create three-dimensional art/artists statement (total of 250 words or less)

2-D Awards (National): $15,000 (first place), $7,500 (second place), $3,500 (third place) $1,500 (fourth and fifth place), $1,000 (sixth and seventh place), $500 (eighth through nineteenth place); State and Local Awards TBD
3-D Awards (National): $2,500 (first place), $1,500 (second place), $1,000 (third place), $500 (fourth place); State and Local Awards TBD

THE “NO SWEAT” SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and older)
Application: The “No Sweat” Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school
• Must fill the “About Me” section with your name and contact information, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic

Award: $2,500

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POPPY POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: ALA Poppy Poster Contest Application
Deadline: April 6, 2026*
Criteria:

• Contest classes:
  • Class IV: Grades 8 and 9
  • Class V: Grades 10 and 11
  • Class VI: Grade 12
  • Class VII: Students with special needs
• Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles “a”, “and,” “an”, “the” are not to be counted as words. The words “buddy” and “buy” cannot be used.
• The words “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the 10-word count.
• Each poster must include a red poppy.
• The poster shall be on 11x14” poster board. (Drawing paper will not be accepted).
• The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code.
• Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils, and markers.
• Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is submitted, the name, address, age, and grade of the contestant and the name of the department.
• The label “In Memoriam” from the veteran-made poppy may not be used.

Award: $50
*Submissions are due to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by 3 pm on April 6th.

UTAH JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP (ages 15-17)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 13, 2026
Criteria:

• Utah high school students between the ages of 15-17
• Students currently enrolled in a driver’s education program either in the private sector or in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Creativity Take Courage Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay on an important piece of art in their lives
• Must be currently enrolled high school, college, or graduate students
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Award: $1,000 

CELEBRATE THE WEST REGIONAL ART COMPETITION (9th-12th grades)
Application: Celebrate the West Regional Art Competition Entry Form
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Criteria:

• Students must live in one of the 17 Western states and three U.S. territories whose Governor participates in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association
• Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12
• The original artwork must be two-dimensional
• Eligible media include: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), drawing (pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, pastels, etc.) lithography, silkscreen, mixed media, computer graphics, and collage
• No photography or video-based submissions will be accepted
• The un-framed artwork submitted shall not be smaller than 8” x 10” and shall not be larger than 24” x 36” unless prior approval is given to the student by WGF

Award: $600 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $400 (3rd place), $250 (people’s choice), $200 (state finalists)

2026 SUMMER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE IN ONCOLOGY (Rising Sophomores and Juniors)
Application: Summer Health Care Experience in Oncology Application
Deadline: April 25, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming
• Must have completed their freshman or sophomore year of high school prior to the program’s start (i.e., rising sophomores and juniors)
• Must be able to commit to four hours of virtual meetings, Monday through Friday, for two weeks in the summer (July 6 -17, 2025; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm MST)
• Must have parental or guardian consent

Award: Financial compensation up to $500

ALL ABOUT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: All About Education Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Essay not to exceed 250 words, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"

Award: $3,000

WOMEN WHO SUCCEED (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: Women Who Succeed Program Application
Applications open: February 1, 2026
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Junior Mentee participants (7th-10th grade students) will participate in group mentoring, via workshops, events, and supplemental materials
• Mentee participants (11th grade-college seniors) will have the opportunity to network and receive personal mentorship by female leaders in Utah. Our Women Who Succeed membership is comprised of CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, filmmakers, artists, doctors, and community champions!
• This free program provides young women with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and access to Women Who Succeed events--empowering them to build self-confidence and grow in their academic and professional skills
• This program has a kickoff event in August 2026, then runs from August 2026-May 2027

Award: Access to scholarships, networking, and internships

KEYS TO SUCCESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th, 10th & 11th grades)
Application: Keys to Success Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Have an interest in representing the Keys to Success mission
• Be a current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in high school
• Be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for the full 2026-2027 school year

Award: Access to special prizes and scholarships

TRUIST FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Criteria:

• The Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest is open to any high school student who has completed at least three of the EVERFI – Financial Literacy digital lessons

Award: $3,000 (1st place); $2,000 (2nd place)

MISS TEEN TOOELE CITY (ages 15-17)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 17
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $1,000 

WE THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: We the Future Contest Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident
• Open to students in grades 9-12 and who are 14 to 19 years old at the time of entry, attending public, private, religious, home school programs, and charter schools
• Submissions must be entirely the original work of the students, without any assistance of artificial intelligence (AI)
• High school students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, Social Media Video, or PSA
• All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered

Award: $1,000 (6 awards)

BOOK YOUR SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (9th-11th grade)
Application: Book Your Summer Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must participate in Tooele City Library’s summer reading program
• Children ages 18 and under (born on or after May 1, 2007) are eligible for the award
• There is no purchase necessary to participate
• Must register at bookyoursummer.com

Award: $2,000

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A'S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: July 31, 2025 for 2nd Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every "A"
• If they don't have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per "A"
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

YOUTH FREE EXPRESSION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Youth Free Expression Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 8, 2025
Criteria:

• Create a video (up to 3 minutes) using film, animation, photographs, music, or any creative tools at your disposal to explore what “My Art, My Speech” means to you as a student, an artist, an advocate, and a human
• Must be 19 years old or younger on the day the film is submitted
• Must be living in the U.S. (but need not be citizens)

Award: $1,000 cash and scholarship to New York Film Academy (1st prize); $500 (2nd prize); $250 (3rd prize)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grades)
Application: Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of submission
• Must create a short video to explain a big idea in one of these fields: Physics, Mathematics, or Life Sciences

Award: $250,000 for student and $50,000 for teacher

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Make Your Mark Contest Entry Form
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade
• Must have a valid U.S. social security number or taxpayer identification number
• Design a bookmark with any art medium
• Completely fill out Student Information box on the entry form
• Submit your entry by mail or WeTransfer

Award: $2,000 (2 awards for high schoolers)

UNIGO SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP (age 14 and older)
Application: Shout It Out Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Be a legal resident of the U.S. or District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by 2030 in a post-secondary institution of higher education

Award: $1,500

DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Don’t Text and Drive Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:  

• Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or entering college student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Write a 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because….

Award: $1,000

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadlines are December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadline on December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Girls Impact the World Application
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must submit a film focused on one of our topic areas listed here: global girls’ education, women and work, ending violence against women, women refugees, women’s global health issues, women and the environment, women, and girls in tech, and redefining beauty
• Every type of filmmaking form and style is accepted: animation or live-action, documentary or narrative
• Filmmakers must be 13 to 25 years old at the submission date (scripts, storyboards, directing, cinematography, editing, etc., must be done by people who meet this age requirement)
• Actors can be any age
• Films must be original works that have not yet been screened at other major film festivals
• Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025
• Films must be 3 to 6 minutes long
• Film file formats accepted are .mov and .mp4. HD resolution and optimized sound quality are highly preferred
• Digital submission through Google Drive is preferred, but WeTransfer or Dropbox also works
• At the end of your film, please include a graphic that highlights two local/national/regional organization names & logos that are working to solve the issue or problem addressed in your film
• All films must be subtitled in English

Award: Judges’ Choice – $5,000 (1st place) and $2,500 (runner up); Best documentary – $2,500; Best Narrative – $2,500; Best Animation – $2,500; People’s Choice – $2,500; Global Impact – $2,500; Stand Up Men – $2,500; Women & Work – $2,500; Educating Girls – $2,500; Women & Health – $2,500; Women & the Environment – $2,500

MONEY MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Money Matters Scholarship Application
Deadline: October 10, 2025 at 9:59 MT
Criteria:  

• Submit an essay (1,000 words or less) or video (1-2 minutes in length)
• The topic for the contest is: How can understanding your paycheck help you handle your money better as a student?

Award: $5,000 (1 award) and $1,000 (2 awards)

NCWIT AWARD FOR ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Application
Applications Open: September 1, 2025
Deadline: October 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm MT
Criteria:

• Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation
• Must receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission
• Must be an AiC Community member (membership is free)
• Must attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual who meets the requirements of the substantial presence test
• Must have a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number

Award: $500 (391 awards)

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP (ages 14 and older)
Application: Zombie Apocalypse Application
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must enroll no later than the fall of 2030 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
• Submit a response to the question: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.” 

Award: $2,000

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Voice of Democracy Application*
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all high school students
• Record a 3-5 minute audio essay
• Theme for 2025-2026 is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country”

Award: Local winner receives $100, first place winner of each state wins at least $1,000, national first place winner receives $35,000
*See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office for an application. Submit your application materials with recorded essay on a thumb drive to Mrs. Welch by 2:45 pm on October 31st.

ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST (9-12th grade)
Application: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Application and free e-book
Deadline: October 31, 2025 at 8:29 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must read “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand
• Open to all high school students
• Complete the essay essay prompt

Award: $25,000 (annual grand prize); $3,000 (1st place-2 per year); $2,000 (2nd place -3 per year); $1,000 (3rd place-3 per year)

LUMIERE SCHOLARS ESSAY AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Application: Lumiere Scholars Essay Award Application
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Respond to an essay prompt from 1 of 3 categories: Humanities, STEM, or Social Sciences
• May only submit one essay
• Essay must be the original work of the participant
• Essay must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography
• Must follow the MLA citation style

Award:
1st place in each category: $1,000 cash award and Full Scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program 
2nd place in each category: $500 cash award and $2,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program
Rising Scholars: $1,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Scholar Program

U OF U MATERIALS SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: U of U Materials Science Competition Application*
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Criteria:

• Submit a material in one of the following categories: plastics, for compression testing, plastics for tension testing, metal for surface roughness, metal for porosity, ceramics for hardness testing

Award: Include gift cards, up to $200 reimbursement for textbooks or application fee for incoming students and swag bags
*All entries can be brought to our main office on the UofU campus at 304 CME  or they can be mailed to 122 South Central Campus Dr. # 304, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

THE JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD (9th-12th)
Application: The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Any students who are classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college
• Applicants must demonstrate: Strong musical commitment, unmet financial need, educational engagement, and strength of character

Award:

• Up to $10,000 to apply toward instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, or other music-related needs
• Participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab (includes appearance on NPR’s From the Top)

U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERTO COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS (9th-12th)
Application: U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Must be a string, piano and harp player (woodwind, brass and percussion players will be eligible in the 2027 competition)

NOTE: After applications close for the 2026 competition, the next opportunity for string, piano and harp players to apply will be for the 2028 competition (applications due Nov. 2027)
Award: $2,500 and appearance as a guest soloist with the marine Band during the 2026 concert season (1st place); $1,000 (2nd place); $500 (3rd place)

MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Nomination: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center if you are interested in being nominated
Deadline: November 24, 2025 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Child must be a legal military dependent (status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form)
• Military children must be between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of nomination
• Child and one adult guardian must be available to travel to the Washington, DC area April 21-24, during the month of the military child, for the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards Gala award presentation
• If selected as a Semifinalist, must:
  • Provide 2 letters of recommendation
  • Provide form DD1172
  • Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities
• Selection based on scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life.

Award: $10,000, laptop computer, and other donated gifts (7 awards: Recipients will represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force)

CIVILITY ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th)
Application: Civility Essay Contest Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more powerful and accessible, sparking debate in schools about their use. In July 2025, the Department of Education issued guidance making expanding responsible AI education in schools a priority. Compose an essay (of 600 words or fewer) through the lens of your own experience with such technology that takes a stand on how AI should be embraced as a learning tool or restricted for academic integrity.

Award: $2,000 cash award for best essay; $500 cash award for runner-up

UTAH SCHOOL WELL-BEING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th-12th)
Application: Utah School Well-Being Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Must be willing to serve for one academic semester (January-June)
• Must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and enthusiasm

Award: $100 stipend

RUBINCAM YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Application
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in English
• Must be original unpublished work
• Must submit an appropriately prepared genealogy
• Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements

Award: $500 cash prize and 1-year NGS membership

THE POWER OF RESILIENCE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: The Power of Resilience Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• 1,000 word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge

Award: $1,000

KNIGHT ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Knight Essay Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a US citizen or legal resident 
• Must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution

Award: Local, State, and National Awards; $6,000 plus $1,500 for travel stipend (National 1st place), $3,000 (National 2nd place), $2,000 (National 3rd place), $500 (National 4th place), $500 (National 5th place)

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

NICHE NO ESSAY CONTEST
Application: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/ 
Deadline: The end of every month
Criteria: Has to create an account, no other eligibility is required
Award: $2,000

KENNEDY CENTER VSA YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Young Musicians Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a musician with a disability
• Entrants must be age 14-25
• Entries must be either a Soloist (instrumental or vocal) or an Ensemble (instrumental or vocal) of two (2) to five (5) members, such as rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choral groups
• For ensembles to be eligible, at least one musician must have a disability, and all members must be between the ages of 14-25 (Only the musician(s) with disability will receive a financial award)
• Must include links to three musical selections

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to perform and participate in professional development and music coaching activities provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

KENNEDY CENTER VSA PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Playwright Discovery Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a student with a disability or a co-authorship that includes a student with a disability
• Entrants must be students enrolled in senior high school
• Entrants can be either an individual or co-author
• Co-authorships of up to two students are accepted, but both authors must fulfill eligibility requirements and at least one must be a student with a disability (co-authors will share the financial prize equally)
• All pieces must be submitted in English or ASL
• All entries that are scripts must be in the ten-minute play format
• Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshop events (virtual date Saturday, March 29, 2025; in-person dates July 6-10, 2025) in order to be eligible for the award

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further develop their script, receive coaching/mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities

DECA SCHOLARSHIPS (9th-12th grade)
Application: DECA Scholarships Application and Information
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Criteria: Varies among scholarships
Award: Varies

JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest Entry
Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born
• The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level
• Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words (citations and bibliography are not included in the word count)
• Essays must be the original work of the student (essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography)
• Essays must have a minimum of five sources

Award: $10,000 (1st place), $3,000 (2nd place), $1,000 (3 finalists)

AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: American Legion Oratorical Contest Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026*
Criteria:

• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Must be a high school student
• The oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government (see the assigned topics for 2026 Oratorical Contest)
• Contestants must deliver their prepared oration in no fewer than eight minutes and no more than 10 minutes
• Must be available on January 17, 2026 at 10 am to give your speech at Tooele City Hall

Award: $25,000 (National 1st place), $22,500 (National 2nd place), $20,000 (National 3rd place), $1,500 (Utah 1st place), $750 (Utah 2nd place), and $500 (Utah 3rd place), TBD (Local award)
*Call or text (435) 830-4078 to register.

HIGH SCHOOL UTAH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grade)
Application: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea
• Submit a presentation that includes the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype
• Teams may not consist of more than five students, but individuals aren’t required to have a team
• A team may provide more than one idea; however, each business idea should be submitted separately

Award: TBD

C-SPAN STUDENTCAM COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: C-Span StudentCam Competition Application
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Criteria:

• Students may compete individually, or in teams of either 2 or 3 members
• Documentaries must include clips of supporting or opposing C-SPAN video that relate to the chosen topic
• Winning StudentCam documentaries will thoroughly explore a variety of viewpoints related to the chosen topic, including those that may oppose the filmmakers points of view (we recommend that you interview experts on your chosen subject)
• Documentaries must be between 5-6 minutes in length (End credits, if applicable, must begin after the 5-minute mark but are permitted to run longer than the allotted 6-minute time frame)
• Entries must include either end credits or a works cited list

Award: $5,000 (grand prize-1 award), $3,000 (1st prize-1 award), $1,500 (2nd prize-4 awards), $750 (3rd prize-8 awards), $250 (honorable mention-97 awards), $100 (behind the scenes-5 awards)

TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Complete the application form including a 140-character message about technology addiction
• The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists who will be asked to write a full-length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction

Award: $1,000

I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: I Have a Dream Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must submit a 250 word or less essay on "What do you dream about?"

Award: $1,500

FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (9th, 10th, and 11th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 2, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Program Dates: July 9-17, 2026
Criteria:

• Rising Sophomores & Juniors, who will be age 14, 15, or 16 at the start of the YLP session (July 9, 2026)
• Must have an equivalent of a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must have a satisfactory school attendance and citizenship record
• Must be physically capable of participating in ALL elements of YLP
• Must have health insurance

Award: All expenses covered for 8 day program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA

EXPLORAVISION-NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: ExploraVision National Science Competition Information and Entry Submission
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Criteria:

• All entrants must be United States citizens and living within the United States and enrolled full-time in school
• Students must be no older than 21 years of age
• Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor (no individual entries)

Award: First prize: $10,000 (4 teams), Second prize: $5,000 (4 teams), National Finalists: Trip to Washington DC (8 teams); Regional Winners: Chromebook (24 teams)

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Contest is open to anyone under the age of 19 as of October 1st and who has not completed secondary school
• May not enter more than one Club’s essay contest during any given year
• May not have previously won a District essay scholarship
• Must compose an original essay on the following prompt: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”

Award: $2,500 (district level)

CHRISTOPHERS POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Christophers Poster Contest Application*
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Criteria:

• Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better
• Each poster must be the work of one student
• The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering
• Posters must be 16 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat, if used
• Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit

Award: $1,000 (1st prize), $500 (2nd prize), $250 (3rd prize), $100 (honorable mention)
*Digital posters may be submitted online. Physical posters may be mailed to: High School Poster Contest, 264 W 40th St, Suite 603, New York, NY 10018

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A’S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: February 27, 2026 for 1st Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every “A”
• If they don’t have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per “A”
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

CANCER UNWRAPPED WRITING CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Cancer Unwrapped Writing Contest Application
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12
• U.S. citizen
• Essay prompt: Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives?
• Essay length should not exceed 1,500 words
• Essays must be original content of the author and in their own voice
• Poems, essays about a pet, or fiction are not eligible

Award: Several $1,000 prizes

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD (ages 8 to 16)
Application: International Young Eco-Hero Award Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Project Requirements:

• The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world
• The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult
• The project should be at least 6 months long and close to completion or completed within the last year
• If the project is an invention, some trials should be completed before applying
• Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application
• Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others or extended studies beyond the Science Fair and Scouting Badges
• We do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions, reports, or purely academic submissions

Award: Up to $1,000 cash award

THE AMERICAN LEGION: EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR (ages 15-18)
Application: The American Legion: Eagle Scout of the Year Application
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron OR
• Must be a registered, active member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member AND
• Received the Eagle Scout Award
• Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem
• Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community
• Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection
• Applied through the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered (do not send application directly to national headquarters)
• Provide documentation of current BSA membership (Membership must be valid for the year in which you are applying)

Note: Eagle Scouts still in high school who reached their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified
Award: $10,000 (1 award) and $2,500 (3 awards)

FOUNDING FORWARD’S YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Founding Forward’s Youth Essay Contest Application*
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Entries must be typed, double-spaced, corrected, and contain 500-750 words for grades 7-12
• Essays must address the year’s topic and include the student’s name, address, grade level, and teacher’s name
• Only one entry per student
• Grades 7-12 topic: In what ways is the Declaration of Independence still relevant today?

Award: TBD
*Please see Mrs. Welch to submit nomination.

SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS STUDENT ART CONTEST (Ages 11-19)
Application: Science Without Borders Student Art Contest Submission Form
Final Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Submit artwork depicting the theme “Microscopic Marine Life”
• Artwork judged on creativity, artistry, and craftmanship as well as its visual impact and your understanding of the theme
• Must not submit artwork that you have entered into another art competition
• Artwork must be 2D
• Acceptable media includes paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel
• Please see the website for more information

Award: $500 (1st place), $350 (2nd place), $200 (3rd place), People’s Choice ($50)

WORLD OF 8 BILLION VIDEO CONTEST (7th-12th grade)
Application: World of 8 Billion Video Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 4, 2026
Criteria:

• Create a one minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggest a sustainable solution, and connect how human population growth impacts that topic
• 2026 global topics: energy, wetlands, economics

Award: $1,200 (1st place-high school), $600 (2nd place-high school), $300 (2 awards; honorable mention-high school); awards presented within each topic for a total 6; additional awards for region and state honors

NABI NICOLE GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship Application
Final Deadline: March 8, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be an underrepresented minority with financial need
• To apply, tell us about a time when you relied on your faith to overcome a certain obstacle or challenge.

Award: $5,000 (2 awards), $1,000 (3 awards)

UTAH JIFFY LUBE TEEN DRIVER ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP (ages 16-18)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Eligibility Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Students, already licensed, between the ages of 16-18
• Students currently attending high school in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATE A GREETING CARD SCHOLARSHIP (14 years or older)
Application: Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card
• Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in high school, college, university or home-school

Award:  $10,000, plus $1,000 for your school

STOSSEL IN THE CLASSROOM ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must reside in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address
• Must write an essay between 500-1,000 words
• Must choose from any one of these four topics:
  • The Truth About Tariffs: Who Really Pays?
  • The Birthright Citizenship Debate
  • America at 250: Why It Matters to Me
  • Time's Up? Should Congress Have Term Limits

Award: $2,500 (1st place), $1,000 (2nd place), $500 (3rd place), $200 (5 finalists), $100 (5 semi-finalists), $50 (15 honorable mentions) plus prizes for teachers

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES (ages 8 to 18)
Application: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Application
Pre-application Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 5 pm
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
• Must be a permanent, legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with a social security number or valid tax I.D. number
• Must be currently residing in the 50 U.S. states
• Service activity must have been initiated primarily by the applicant and cannot have been done solely to complete an assignment for school or work
• Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
• Must be working as an individual (or possibly with one other person) to lead your service work
• Must have demonstrated heroic character qualities such as courage, compassion, dedication, generosity, perseverance, and high moral purpose
• Must have accomplished something with inspirational value – something that could inspire others to make a difference
• Must have done more than survive a difficult personal challenge (Your heroism must have made an impact on the world beyond yourself)

Award: $10,000 (25 awards)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

STREET SWEEP SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Street Sweep Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Organize or join a Street Sweep cleanup to collectively remove trash before it enters our waterways

Award: $500

RIPPLE EFFECT PSA SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Ripple Effect PSA Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Create a public service announcement to education your peers about how safe and responsible trash disposal in your community can create long-lasting change tin protecting our waterways

Award: $250

COLLEGE JUMPSTART SHOW GRIT SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Show Grit Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

SUPERPOWER SCHOLARSHIP (14 years and up)
Application: Superpower Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must be a student in the U.S.
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Submit an online written response to the question: The “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” (250 words or less)

Award: $2,500

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
• Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.S. citizen
• Two-dimensional art contest:
  • Must be on canvas or paper
  • Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used
  • The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat
  • Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less)
• Three-dimensional art contest:
  • Can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
  • Pieces should be no larger than 18” in any direction
  • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight
  • Submit a typed explanation of steps taken to create three-dimensional art/artists statement (total of 250 words or less)

2-D Awards (National): $15,000 (first place), $7,500 (second place), $3,500 (third place) $1,500 (fourth and fifth place), $1,000 (sixth and seventh place), $500 (eighth through nineteenth place); State and Local Awards TBD
3-D Awards (National): $2,500 (first place), $1,500 (second place), $1,000 (third place), $500 (fourth place); State and Local Awards TBD

THE “NO SWEAT” SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and older)
Application: The “No Sweat” Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school
• Must fill the “About Me” section with your name and contact information, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic

Award: $2,500

HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP (age 16 or older)
Application: Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must currently be in high school, college, or university
• Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline
• Must be a resident of the United States
• Submit an answer to the essay question: “If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?”

Award: $500
Note: Student can be enrolled in any field of study.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POPPY POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: ALA Poppy Poster Contest Application
Deadline: April 6, 2026*
Criteria:

• Contest classes:
  • Class IV: Grades 8 and 9
  • Class V: Grades 10 and 11
  • Class VI: Grade 12
  • Class VII: Students with special needs
• Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles “a”, “and,” “an”, “the” are not to be counted as words. The words “buddy” and “buy” cannot be used.
• The words “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the 10-word count.
• Each poster must include a red poppy.
• The poster shall be on 11x14” poster board. (Drawing paper will not be accepted).
• The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code.
• Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils, and markers.
• Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is submitted, the name, address, age, and grade of the contestant and the name of the department.
• The label “In Memoriam” from the veteran-made poppy may not be used.

Award: $50
*Submissions are due to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by 3 pm on April 6th.

UTAH JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP (ages 15-17)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 13, 2026
Criteria:

• Utah high school students between the ages of 15-17
• Students currently enrolled in a driver’s education program either in the private sector or in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Creativity Take Courage Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay on an important piece of art in their lives
• Must be currently enrolled high school, college, or graduate students
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Award: $1,000 

CELEBRATE THE WEST REGIONAL ART COMPETITION (9th-12th grades)
Application: Celebrate the West Regional Art Competition Entry Form
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Criteria:

• Students must live in one of the 17 Western states and three U.S. territories whose Governor participates in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association
• Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12
• The original artwork must be two-dimensional
• Eligible media include: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), drawing (pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, pastels, etc.) lithography, silkscreen, mixed media, computer graphics, and collage
• No photography or video-based submissions will be accepted
• The un-framed artwork submitted shall not be smaller than 8” x 10” and shall not be larger than 24” x 36” unless prior approval is given to the student by WGF

Award: $600 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $400 (3rd place), $250 (people’s choice), $200 (state finalists)

2026 SUMMER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE IN ONCOLOGY (Rising Sophomores and Juniors)
Application: Summer Health Care Experience in Oncology Application
Deadline: April 25, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming
• Must have completed their freshman or sophomore year of high school prior to the program’s start (i.e., rising sophomores and juniors)
• Must be able to commit to four hours of virtual meetings, Monday through Friday, for two weeks in the summer (July 6 -17, 2025; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm MST)
• Must have parental or guardian consent

Award: Financial compensation up to $500

ALL ABOUT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: All About Education Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Essay not to exceed 250 words, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"

Award: $3,000

WOMEN WHO SUCCEED (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: Women Who Succeed Program Application
Applications open: February 1, 2026
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Junior Mentee participants (7th-10th grade students) will participate in group mentoring, via workshops, events, and supplemental materials
• Mentee participants (11th grade-college seniors) will have the opportunity to network and receive personal mentorship by female leaders in Utah. Our Women Who Succeed membership is comprised of CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, filmmakers, artists, doctors, and community champions!
• This free program provides young women with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and access to Women Who Succeed events--empowering them to build self-confidence and grow in their academic and professional skills
• This program has a kickoff event in August 2026, then runs from August 2026-May 2027

Award: Access to scholarships, networking, and internships

KEYS TO SUCCESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th, 10th & 11th grades)
Application: Keys to Success Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Have an interest in representing the Keys to Success mission
• Be a current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in high school
• Be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for the full 2026-2027 school year

Award: Access to special prizes and scholarships

TRUIST FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Criteria:

• The Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest is open to any high school student who has completed at least three of the EVERFI – Financial Literacy digital lessons

Award: $3,000 (1st place); $2,000 (2nd place)

MISS TOOELE CITY (ages 16-24)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 24
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $2,000 scholarship for Miss Tooele City and $1,000 scholarship for each co-attendant

MISS TEEN TOOELE CITY (ages 15-17)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 17
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $1,000 

WE THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: We the Future Contest Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident
• Open to students in grades 9-12 and who are 14 to 19 years old at the time of entry, attending public, private, religious, home school programs, and charter schools
• Submissions must be entirely the original work of the students, without any assistance of artificial intelligence (AI)
• High school students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, Social Media Video, or PSA
• All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered

Award: $1,000 (6 awards)

COLLEGE JUMPSTART GRATITUDE SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship Application
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

BOOK YOUR SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (9th-11th grade)
Application: Book Your Summer Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must participate in Tooele City Library’s summer reading program
• Children ages 18 and under (born on or after May 1, 2007) are eligible for the award
• There is no purchase necessary to participate
• Must register at bookyoursummer.com

Award: $2,000

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A'S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: July 31, 2025 for 2nd Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every "A"
• If they don't have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per "A"
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

YOUTH FREE EXPRESSION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Youth Free Expression Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 8, 2025
Criteria:

• Create a video (up to 3 minutes) using film, animation, photographs, music, or any creative tools at your disposal to explore what “My Art, My Speech” means to you as a student, an artist, an advocate, and a human
• Must be 19 years old or younger on the day the film is submitted
• Must be living in the U.S. (but need not be citizens)

Award: $1,000 cash and scholarship to New York Film Academy (1st prize); $500 (2nd prize); $250 (3rd prize)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grades)
Application: Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of submission
• Must create a short video to explain a big idea in one of these fields: Physics, Mathematics, or Life Sciences

Award: $250,000 for student and $50,000 for teacher

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Make Your Mark Contest Entry Form
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade
• Must have a valid U.S. social security number or taxpayer identification number
• Design a bookmark with any art medium
• Completely fill out Student Information box on the entry form
• Submit your entry by mail or WeTransfer

Award: $2,000 (2 awards for high schoolers)

COLLEGE JUMPSTART PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Pay it Forward Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

UNIGO SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP (age 14 and older)
Application: Shout It Out Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Be a legal resident of the U.S. or District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by 2030 in a post-secondary institution of higher education

Award: $1,500

DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Don’t Text and Drive Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:  

• Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or entering college student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Write a 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because….

Award: $1,000

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadlines are December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadline on December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Girls Impact the World Application
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must submit a film focused on one of our topic areas listed here: global girls’ education, women and work, ending violence against women, women refugees, women’s global health issues, women and the environment, women, and girls in tech, and redefining beauty
• Every type of filmmaking form and style is accepted: animation or live-action, documentary or narrative
• Filmmakers must be 13 to 25 years old at the submission date (scripts, storyboards, directing, cinematography, editing, etc., must be done by people who meet this age requirement)
• Actors can be any age
• Films must be original works that have not yet been screened at other major film festivals
• Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025
• Films must be 3 to 6 minutes long
• Film file formats accepted are .mov and .mp4. HD resolution and optimized sound quality are highly preferred
• Digital submission through Google Drive is preferred, but WeTransfer or Dropbox also works
• At the end of your film, please include a graphic that highlights two local/national/regional organization names & logos that are working to solve the issue or problem addressed in your film
• All films must be subtitled in English

Award: Judges’ Choice – $5,000 (1st place) and $2,500 (runner up); Best documentary – $2,500; Best Narrative – $2,500; Best Animation – $2,500; People’s Choice – $2,500; Global Impact – $2,500; Stand Up Men – $2,500; Women & Work – $2,500; Educating Girls – $2,500; Women & Health – $2,500; Women & the Environment – $2,500

MONEY MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Money Matters Scholarship Application
Deadline: October 10, 2025 at 9:59 MT
Criteria:  

• Submit an essay (1,000 words or less) or video (1-2 minutes in length)
• The topic for the contest is: How can understanding your paycheck help you handle your money better as a student?

Award: $5,000 (1 award) and $1,000 (2 awards)

NCWIT AWARD FOR ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Application
Applications Open: September 1, 2025
Deadline: October 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm MT
Criteria:

• Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation
• Must receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission
• Must be an AiC Community member (membership is free)
• Must attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual who meets the requirements of the substantial presence test
• Must have a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number

Award: $500 (391 awards)

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP (ages 14 and older)
Application: Zombie Apocalypse Application
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must enroll no later than the fall of 2030 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
• Submit a response to the question: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.” 

Award: $2,000

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Voice of Democracy Application*
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all high school students
• Record a 3-5 minute audio essay
• Theme for 2025-2026 is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country”

Award: Local winner receives $100, first place winner of each state wins at least $1,000, national first place winner receives $35,000
*See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office for an application. Submit your application materials with recorded essay on a thumb drive to Mrs. Welch by 2:45 pm on October 31st.

ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST (9-12th grade)
Application: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Application and free e-book
Deadline: October 31, 2025 at 8:29 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must read “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand
• Open to all high school students
• Complete the essay essay prompt

Award: $25,000 (annual grand prize); $3,000 (1st place-2 per year); $2,000 (2nd place -3 per year); $1,000 (3rd place-3 per year)

LUMIERE SCHOLARS ESSAY AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Application: Lumiere Scholars Essay Award Application
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Respond to an essay prompt from 1 of 3 categories: Humanities, STEM, or Social Sciences
• May only submit one essay
• Essay must be the original work of the participant
• Essay must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography
• Must follow the MLA citation style

Award:
1st place in each category: $1,000 cash award and Full Scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program 
2nd place in each category: $500 cash award and $2,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program
Rising Scholars: $1,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Scholar Program

U OF U MATERIALS SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: U of U Materials Science Competition Application*
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Criteria:

• Submit a material in one of the following categories: plastics, for compression testing, plastics for tension testing, metal for surface roughness, metal for porosity, ceramics for hardness testing

Award: Include gift cards, up to $200 reimbursement for textbooks or application fee for incoming students and swag bags
*All entries can be brought to our main office on the UofU campus at 304 CME  or they can be mailed to 122 South Central Campus Dr. # 304, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

THE JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD (9th-12th)
Application: The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Any students who are classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college
• Applicants must demonstrate: Strong musical commitment, unmet financial need, educational engagement, and strength of character

Award:

• Up to $10,000 to apply toward instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, or other music-related needs
• Participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab (includes appearance on NPR’s From the Top)

U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERTO COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS (9th-12th)
Application: U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Must be a string, piano and harp player (woodwind, brass and percussion players will be eligible in the 2027 competition)

NOTE: After applications close for the 2026 competition, the next opportunity for string, piano and harp players to apply will be for the 2028 competition (applications due Nov. 2027)
Award: $2,500 and appearance as a guest soloist with the marine Band during the 2026 concert season (1st place); $1,000 (2nd place); $500 (3rd place)

HOBY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (Sophomores)
Application: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center
Deadline: November 24, 2025 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Sophomore at Tooele High School
• Submit Google application to Mrs. Welch
• If you are chosen as a HOBY representative for THS, you will need to complete additional paperwork
• Attend HOBY Leadership Seminar, June 10 - June 13, 2026 at Wasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant, UT

Cost: $395 (early bird discounted rate)
Award: Eligibility to apply for HOBY scholarships your senior year

MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Nomination: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center if you are interested in being nominated
Deadline: November 24, 2025 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Child must be a legal military dependent (status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form)
• Military children must be between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of nomination
• Child and one adult guardian must be available to travel to the Washington, DC area April 21-24, during the month of the military child, for the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards Gala award presentation
• If selected as a Semifinalist, must:
  • Provide 2 letters of recommendation
  • Provide form DD1172
  • Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities
• Selection based on scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life.

Award: $10,000, laptop computer, and other donated gifts (7 awards: Recipients will represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force)

CIVILITY ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th)
Application: Civility Essay Contest Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more powerful and accessible, sparking debate in schools about their use. In July 2025, the Department of Education issued guidance making expanding responsible AI education in schools a priority. Compose an essay (of 600 words or fewer) through the lens of your own experience with such technology that takes a stand on how AI should be embraced as a learning tool or restricted for academic integrity.

Award: $2,000 cash award for best essay; $500 cash award for runner-up

UTAH SCHOOL WELL-BEING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th-12th)
Application: Utah School Well-Being Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Must be willing to serve for one academic semester (January-June)
• Must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and enthusiasm

Award: $100 stipend

RUBINCAM YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Application
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in English
• Must be original unpublished work
• Must submit an appropriately prepared genealogy
• Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements

Award: $500 cash prize and 1-year NGS membership

COLLEGE JUMPSTART LOVE OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Love of Learning Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

THE POWER OF RESILIENCE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: The Power of Resilience Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• 1,000 word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge

Award: $1,000

KNIGHT ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Knight Essay Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a US citizen or legal resident 
• Must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution

Award: Local, State, and National Awards; $6,000 plus $1,500 for travel stipend (National 1st place), $3,000 (National 2nd place), $2,000 (National 3rd place), $500 (National 4th place), $500 (National 5th place)

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

NICHE NO ESSAY CONTEST
Application: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/ 
Deadline: The end of every month
Criteria: Has to create an account, no other eligibility is required
Award: $2,000

KENNEDY CENTER VSA YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Young Musicians Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a musician with a disability
• Entrants must be age 14-25
• Entries must be either a Soloist (instrumental or vocal) or an Ensemble (instrumental or vocal) of two (2) to five (5) members, such as rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choral groups
• For ensembles to be eligible, at least one musician must have a disability, and all members must be between the ages of 14-25 (Only the musician(s) with disability will receive a financial award)
• Must include links to three musical selections

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to perform and participate in professional development and music coaching activities provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

KENNEDY CENTER VSA PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY PROGRAM (9th-12th grade)
Application: Kennedy Center VSA Playwright Discovery Program Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Entrants must be a student with a disability or a co-authorship that includes a student with a disability
• Entrants must be students enrolled in senior high school
• Entrants can be either an individual or co-author
• Co-authorships of up to two students are accepted, but both authors must fulfill eligibility requirements and at least one must be a student with a disability (co-authors will share the financial prize equally)
• All pieces must be submitted in English or ASL
• All entries that are scripts must be in the ten-minute play format
• Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshop events (virtual date Saturday, March 29, 2025; in-person dates July 6-10, 2025) in order to be eligible for the award

Award: $3,000 and the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further develop their script, receive coaching/mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities

DECA SCHOLARSHIPS (9th-12th grade)
Application: DECA Scholarships Application and Information
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Criteria: Varies among scholarships
Award: Varies

JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest Entry
Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born
• The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level
• Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words (citations and bibliography are not included in the word count)
• Essays must be the original work of the student (essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography)
• Essays must have a minimum of five sources

Award: $10,000 (1st place), $3,000 (2nd place), $1,000 (3 finalists)

AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: American Legion Oratorical Contest Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026*
Criteria:

• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Must be a high school student
• The oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government (see the assigned topics for 2026 Oratorical Contest)
• Contestants must deliver their prepared oration in no fewer than eight minutes and no more than 10 minutes
• Must be available on January 17, 2026 at 10 am to give your speech at Tooele City Hall

Award: $25,000 (National 1st place), $22,500 (National 2nd place), $20,000 (National 3rd place), $1,500 (Utah 1st place), $750 (Utah 2nd place), and $500 (Utah 3rd place), TBD (Local award)
*Call or text (435) 830-4078 to register.

HIGH SCHOOL UTAH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grade)
Application: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea
• Submit a presentation that includes the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype
• Teams may not consist of more than five students, but individuals aren’t required to have a team
• A team may provide more than one idea; however, each business idea should be submitted separately

Award: TBD

BMI FOUNDATION AWARDS (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: BMI Foundation Awards Application
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2025
• Must be in residence in the United States or its territories
• May only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program
• May not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program
• May only submit works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label
• Available areas: Performing, Songwriting, Composing, Jazz Masters, and Latin Musicians

Award: $20,000

C-SPAN STUDENTCAM COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: C-Span StudentCam Competition Application
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Criteria:

• Students may compete individually, or in teams of either 2 or 3 members
• Documentaries must include clips of supporting or opposing C-SPAN video that relate to the chosen topic
• Winning StudentCam documentaries will thoroughly explore a variety of viewpoints related to the chosen topic, including those that may oppose the filmmakers points of view (we recommend that you interview experts on your chosen subject)
• Documentaries must be between 5-6 minutes in length (End credits, if applicable, must begin after the 5-minute mark but are permitted to run longer than the allotted 6-minute time frame)
• Entries must include either end credits or a works cited list

Award: $5,000 (grand prize-1 award), $3,000 (1st prize-1 award), $1,500 (2nd prize-4 awards), $750 (3rd prize-8 awards), $250 (honorable mention-97 awards), $100 (behind the scenes-5 awards)

TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Complete the application form including a 140-character message about technology addiction
• The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists who will be asked to write a full-length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction

Award: $1,000

I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: I Have a Dream Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must submit a 250 word or less essay on "What do you dream about?"

Award: $1,500

UTAH GIRLS STATE (Junior girls)
Conference Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2026 at Weber State University
Information: Utah Girls State
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Criteria:

• High school girls who have just completed their junior year of high school
• Girls selected based on scholastic, leadership, service accomplishments, interview skills, and the potential to learn and grow from this experience

Cost: $475

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Contest is open to anyone under the age of 19 as of October 1st and who has not completed secondary school
• May not enter more than one Club’s essay contest during any given year
• May not have previously won a District essay scholarship
• Must compose an original essay on the following prompt: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”

Award: $2,500 (district level)

EXPLORAVISION-NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: ExploraVision National Science Competition Information and Entry Submission
Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Criteria:

• All entrants must be United States citizens and living within the United States and enrolled full-time in school
• Students must be no older than 21 years of age
• Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor (no individual entries)

Award: First prize: $10,000 (4 teams), Second prize: $5,000 (4 teams), National Finalists: Trip to Washington DC (8 teams); Regional Winners: Chromebook (24 teams)

CHRISTOPHERS POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Christophers Poster Contest Application*
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Criteria:

• Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better
• Each poster must be the work of one student
• The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering
• Posters must be 16 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat, if used
• Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit

Award: $1,000 (1st prize), $500 (2nd prize), $250 (3rd prize), $100 (honorable mention)
*Digital posters may be submitted online. Physical posters may be mailed to: High School Poster Contest, 264 W 40th St, Suite 603, New York, NY 10018

MEXIDREAMS SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: MexiDreams Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 13, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior graduating in 2025 or junior graduating in 2026 who has Mexican heritage 
• Must be in a lower-income bracket
• To apply, tell us how your Mexican heritage has shaped you and your goals, what you hope to accomplish through your education, your financial situation, and why scholarship support is vital for you.

Award: $1,000 (7 awards)

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: ABC Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 14, 2026 at 10:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Must be a full-time student or a part-time student who works at least 32 hours per week, and be involved in their school and local community
• Must attend a post-secondary institution in the United States
• Must submit certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician. Legal blindness is defined as an individual who cannot see better than 20/200 in the best eye with glasses or contact lenses or whose visual field in the best eye is 20 degrees or less at the widest diameter with glasses or contact lenses.

Award: $2,000 - $7,500 (24 awards)

MATHWORKS MATH MODELING CHALLENGE (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge Registration
Deadline: February 20, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Challenge Weekend: February 27 – March 2, 2025
Criteria:

• Applicants must be a high school junior or senior
• Applicants must work in teams of 3 to 5 students
• Applicants must be able to work on the math challenge for 14 continuous hours during the challenge weekend

Award: 

• Comprehensive Awards: $1,000 (22 prizes), $1,500 (6 prizes), $5,000 (3 prizes), $10,000 (1 prize), $15,000 (1 prize), $20,000 (1 prize)
• Technical Computing Awards: $1,000 (3rd place), $2,000 (2nd place), $3,000 (1st place)
• School Award: $500 (6 finalist teams)

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A’S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: February 27, 2026 for 1st Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every “A”
• If they don’t have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per “A”
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

ACT OF KINDNESS SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Act of Kindness Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Criteria:

• Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university (vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible)
• Be a high school junior or senior
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
• Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment
• Must be committed to helping others in your school or community

Award: $1,000

CANCER UNWRAPPED WRITING CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Cancer Unwrapped Writing Contest Application
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12
• U.S. citizen
• Essay prompt: Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives?
• Essay length should not exceed 1,500 words
• Essays must be original content of the author and in their own voice
• Poems, essays about a pet, or fiction are not eligible

Award: Several $1,000 prizes

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD (ages 8 to 16)
Application: International Young Eco-Hero Award Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Project Requirements:

• The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world
• The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult
• The project should be at least 6 months long and close to completion or completed within the last year
• If the project is an invention, some trials should be completed before applying
• Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application
• Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others or extended studies beyond the Science Fair and Scouting Badges
• We do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions, reports, or purely academic submissions

Award: Up to $1,000 cash award

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $25,000 (105 awards)

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP: STATE SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH (Juniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship: State Scholarship – Utah Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Utah
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $10,000 (7 awards)

PROJECT YELLOW LIGHT (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Project Yellow Light Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:
Billboard Submission Guidelines:

• Designs must be a horizontal image
• Designs must be original
• Designs may not include road signage or any color/font schemes that imitate official road signals or traffic direction or may be confused as such
• Designs must not use any design elements that are not of your creation (stock photos, emojis, Apple branding, etc.)
• All persons depicted in designs (even animated characters or objects) must wear seat belts
• If you are taking a photo to use as the visual in your design, please be sure that you are using the highest resolution possible on your camera/phone since the final design will be scaled to billboard size
• You can create your own message or tagline but remember to keep overall word count to around 7 words or less
• Do not include a logo on your design; if your submission is selected as the winning entry, we will add the appropriate logos

Award: $2,000

2026 YOUTHLINC UTAH YOUNG HUMANITARIAN AWARD (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award Application
Application Opens: January 1, 2026
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Applicants must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay Prompt 1: Service often requires working alongside others to achieve a meaningful goal. Describe a time when you collaborated with an existing organization, team, or community group. What role did you play, and how did your involvement help amplify the impact of this organization or initiative?
• Essay Prompt 2: How has your involvement in community service influenced your personal growth, values, or future aspirations?  How has this service affected your perception of others and the concept of community? Provide specific examples of how service has impacted your character, perspective and sense of community.

Award: $7,5000 (1 award), $4,000 (1 award), $1,500 (3 awards)

THE AMERICAN LEGION: EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR (ages 15-18)
Application: The American Legion: Eagle Scout of the Year Application
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron OR
• Must be a registered, active member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member AND
• Received the Eagle Scout Award
• Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem
• Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community
• Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection
• Applied through the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered (do not send application directly to national headquarters)
• Provide documentation of current BSA membership (Membership must be valid for the year in which you are applying)

Note: Eagle Scouts still in high school who reached their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified
Award: $10,000 (1 award) and $2,500 (3 awards)

FOUNDING FORWARD’S YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Founding Forward’s Youth Essay Contest Application*
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Entries must be typed, double-spaced, corrected, and contain 500-750 words for grades 7-12
• Essays must address the year’s topic and include the student’s name, address, grade level, and teacher’s name
• Only one entry per student
• Grades 7-12 topic: In what ways is the Declaration of Independence still relevant today?

Award: TBD
*Please see Mrs. Welch to submit nomination.

GOVERNOR’S HONORS ACADEMY AT SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY (Juniors)
Application: Governor’s Honors Academy Application*
Application Opens: January 1, 2026
Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 12 pm MT
GHA Dates: June 18-2, 2026
The Governor’s Honors Academy was founded in 1988 through a vision of Utah corporate and political leaders. 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. Through interaction with leaders and mentors, students enhance their desire to learn and strive for excellence.
Criteria:

• Must attend a high school in Utah and be graduating in the spring of 2026
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a 3.75 GPA or higher
• ACT score is not required but it is recommended

Cost: $1,300; Participants are given information on seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of attendance (Cost covers all expenses except travel to the GHA and spending money)
Award: 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to SUU! (50 state-wide)
*Email application materials to gha@suu.edu or mail them to: Governor’s Honors Academy, 351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720

SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS STUDENT ART CONTEST (Ages 11-19)
Application: Science Without Borders Student Art Contest Submission Form
Final Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Submit artwork depicting the theme “Microscopic Marine Life”
• Artwork judged on creativity, artistry, and craftmanship as well as its visual impact and your understanding of the theme
• Must not submit artwork that you have entered into another art competition
• Artwork must be 2D
• Acceptable media includes paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel
• Please see the website for more information

Award: $500 (1st place), $350 (2nd place), $200 (3rd place), People’s Choice ($50)

WORLD OF 8 BILLION VIDEO CONTEST (7th-12th grade)
Application: World of 8 Billion Video Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 4, 2026
Criteria:

• Create a one minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggest a sustainable solution, and connect how human population growth impacts that topic
• 2026 global topics: energy, wetlands, economics

Award: $1,200 (1st place-high school), $600 (2nd place-high school), $300 (2 awards; honorable mention-high school); awards presented within each topic for a total 6; additional awards for region and state honors

NABI NICOLE GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship Application
Final Deadline: March 8, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be an underrepresented minority with financial need
• To apply, tell us about a time when you relied on your faith to overcome a certain obstacle or challenge.

Award: $5,000 (2 awards), $1,000 (3 awards)

UTAH JIFFY LUBE TEEN DRIVER ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP (ages 16-18)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Eligibility Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Students, already licensed, between the ages of 16-18
• Students currently attending high school in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATE A GREETING CARD SCHOLARSHIP (14 years or older)
Application: Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card
• Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in high school, college, university or home-school

Award:  $10,000, plus $1,000 for your school

STOSSEL IN THE CLASSROOM ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest Application
Final Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must reside in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address
• Must write an essay between 500-1,000 words
• Must choose from any one of these four topics:
  • The Truth About Tariffs: Who Really Pays?
  • The Birthright Citizenship Debate
  • America at 250: Why It Matters to Me
  • Time's Up? Should Congress Have Term Limits

Award: $2,500 (1st place), $1,000 (2nd place), $500 (3rd place), $200 (5 finalists), $100 (5 semi-finalists), $50 (15 honorable mentions) plus prizes for teachers

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES (ages 8 to 18)
Application: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Application
Pre-application Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 5 pm
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
• Must be a permanent, legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with a social security number or valid tax I.D. number
• Must be currently residing in the 50 U.S. states
• Service activity must have been initiated primarily by the applicant and cannot have been done solely to complete an assignment for school or work
• Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
• Must be working as an individual (or possibly with one other person) to lead your service work
• Must have demonstrated heroic character qualities such as courage, compassion, dedication, generosity, perseverance, and high moral purpose
• Must have accomplished something with inspirational value – something that could inspire others to make a difference
• Must have done more than survive a difficult personal challenge (Your heroism must have made an impact on the world beyond yourself)

Award: $10,000 (25 awards)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

STREET SWEEP SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Street Sweep Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Organize or join a Street Sweep cleanup to collectively remove trash before it enters our waterways

Award: $500

RIPPLE EFFECT PSA SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and up)
Application: Ripple Effect PSA Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria: 

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
• Must live in the U.S.
• Create a public service announcement to education your peers about how safe and responsible trash disposal in your community can create long-lasting change tin protecting our waterways

Award: $250

COLLEGE JUMPSTART SHOW GRIT SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Show Grit Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

SUPERPOWER SCHOLARSHIP (14 years and up)
Application: Superpower Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must be a student in the U.S.
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
• Submit an online written response to the question: The “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” (250 words or less)

Award: $2,500

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (other deadlines on June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST (9th-12th grades)
Application: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
• Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.S. citizen
• Two-dimensional art contest:
  • Must be on canvas or paper
  • Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used
  • The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat
  • Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less)
• Three-dimensional art contest:
  • Can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
  • Pieces should be no larger than 18” in any direction
  • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight
  • Submit a typed explanation of steps taken to create three-dimensional art/artists statement (total of 250 words or less)

2-D Awards (National): $15,000 (first place), $7,500 (second place), $3,500 (third place) $1,500 (fourth and fifth place), $1,000 (sixth and seventh place), $500 (eighth through nineteenth place); State and Local Awards TBD
3-D Awards (National): $2,500 (first place), $1,500 (second place), $1,000 (third place), $500 (fourth place); State and Local Awards TBD

THE “NO SWEAT” SCHOLARSHIP (13 years and older)
Application: The “No Sweat” Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school
• Must fill the “About Me” section with your name and contact information, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic

Award: $2,500

HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP (age 16 or older)
Application: Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must currently be in high school, college, or university
• Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline
• Must be a resident of the United States
• Submit an answer to the essay question: “If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?”

Award: $500
Note: Student can be enrolled in any field of study.

PROJECT YELLOW LIGHT (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Project Yellow Light Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Criteria:
Video Submission Guidelines:

• No entry will be accepted with footage of a person ACTUALLY using their phone while driving. This includes but is not limited to, sending a text message, messaging via an app, commenting on photos, scrolling through social media, creating content, etc. (see FAQ for more info)
• Videos are limited to EITHER exactly 10 seconds or exactly 25 seconds
• All persons (even animated characters or objects) must wear seat belts
• Avoid all branding in submissions, even in the background of footage (product logos or store logos, like McDonald’s or Starbucks.)
• Make sure voices can be clearly heard if using dialogue
• If filming from a smart phone, shoot footage horizontally
• Film should be your personal creation; do not use stock video or photos
• To ensure this, please use the following guidelines while filming: The use of a consumer or “prosumer” camera, preferably high-definition (HD) quality; Film resolution for all footage must be at least 720 x 480; if an iPhone or some form of a flip camera is used, shoot footage horizontally, not vertically; Overall, please select the highest resolution possible with any camera used

Radio Submission Guidelines:

• Submit spots that are exactly 20 seconds long, but please extend the stock music, background noise/audio, sound effects, etc., for an additional ten seconds. The Ad Council will be adding a 10 second voiceover end tag to the end of your spot (thus, creating an entire 30 second radio PSA)
• Since the winning work may play as people are driving, please do not include noises or dialogue that could be distracting to drivers (this includes, but is not limited to, phone notification sounds, loud noises, sirens, car crash sound effects, etc.)
• Please use music provided on this site or that you otherwise have the express permission to use
• All entries must have a transcript included with the entry
• Be original
• Make an effort to follow radio recording best practices
• All audio files must be .mp3, .wav or .aiff format, outputted as 2-channel Stereo

Award: $8,000 (video competition) and $2,000 (radio competition)

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POPPY POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: ALA Poppy Poster Contest Application
Deadline: April 6, 2026*
Criteria:

• Contest classes:
  • Class IV: Grades 8 and 9
  • Class V: Grades 10 and 11
  • Class VI: Grade 12
  • Class VII: Students with special needs
• Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles “a”, “and,” “an”, “the” are not to be counted as words. The words “buddy” and “buy” cannot be used.
• The words “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the 10-word count.
• Each poster must include a red poppy.
• The poster shall be on 11x14” poster board. (Drawing paper will not be accepted).
• The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code.
• Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils, and markers.
• Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is submitted, the name, address, age, and grade of the contestant and the name of the department.
• The label “In Memoriam” from the veteran-made poppy may not be used.

Award: $50
*Submissions are due to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by 3 pm on April 6th.

UTAH JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP (ages 15-17)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 13, 2026
Criteria:

• Utah high school students between the ages of 15-17
• Students currently enrolled in a driver’s education program either in the private sector or in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Creativity Take Courage Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay on an important piece of art in their lives
• Must be currently enrolled high school, college, or graduate students
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Award: $1,000 

UTAH BOYS’ STATE (Junior boys)
Conference Dates: June 7-13, 2026 at Weber State University
Application: Utah Boys’ State Application
Registration Opens: February 1, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• High school boys who have just completed their junior year of high school
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Must be a good citizen in the school and in the community
• Must complete application and pay fee by deadline (April 15, 2026)
• Student must arrange to have an interview by a local American Legion Post (if you are unable to coordinate a Legion interview, contact Boys State by email for assistance: ubs@utahboysstate.org)

Cost: $475
Award: 3 college credits in Political Science and preference for scholarships at Weber State

JUMP$TART FINANCIAL SMARTS FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH COALITION (Juniors and Seniors) 
Application: Jumpstart Utah Coalition
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school junior or senior graduating from an accredited Utah high school in spring of 2026 or 2027
• Must have completed or is enrolled in a Financial Literacy course
• Show proof that you plan to pursue a post-secondary education
• Student must submit a video that explains "3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college"
• Student must submit a short paragraph providing positive feedback about their General Financial Literacy teacher and how this teacher helped them master financial literacy concepts

Award: $1,250 (3 awards) and 1 winner will receive an additional $500 bonus

CELEBRATE THE WEST REGIONAL ART COMPETITION (9th-12th grades)
Application: Celebrate the West Regional Art Competition Entry Form
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Criteria:

• Students must live in one of the 17 Western states and three U.S. territories whose Governor participates in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association
• Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12
• The original artwork must be two-dimensional
• Eligible media include: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), drawing (pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, pastels, etc.) lithography, silkscreen, mixed media, computer graphics, and collage
• No photography or video-based submissions will be accepted
• The un-framed artwork submitted shall not be smaller than 8” x 10” and shall not be larger than 24” x 36” unless prior approval is given to the student by WGF

Award: $600 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $400 (3rd place), $250 (people’s choice), $200 (state finalists)

ALL ABOUT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: All About Education Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Essay not to exceed 250 words, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"

Award: $3,000

WOMEN WHO SUCCEED (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: Women Who Succeed Program Application
Applications open: February 1, 2026
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Junior Mentee participants (7th-10th grade students) will participate in group mentoring, via workshops, events, and supplemental materials
• Mentee participants (11th grade-college seniors) will have the opportunity to network and receive personal mentorship by female leaders in Utah. Our Women Who Succeed membership is comprised of CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, filmmakers, artists, doctors, and community champions!
• This free program provides young women with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and access to Women Who Succeed events--empowering them to build self-confidence and grow in their academic and professional skills
• This program has a kickoff event in August 2026, then runs from August 2026-May 2027

Award: Access to scholarships, networking, and internships

KEYS TO SUCCESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th, 10th & 11th grades)
Application: Keys to Success Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Have an interest in representing the Keys to Success mission
• Be a current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in high school
• Be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for the full 2026-2027 school year

Award: Access to special prizes and scholarships

THE CAMERON IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP (Class of 2027)
Application: The Cameron Impact Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 12 pm MT or when 3,000 eligible applications are reached
Criteria:

• Maintain a minimum, cumulative, unweighted GPA of a 3.7/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies
• Be a full citizen of the United States of America
• Be in the high school graduating Class of 2026, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study towards a degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation
• Show proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic minded arenas
• Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship are required to attend an annual Awards Ceremony for the duration of the Scholarship, which is held in different cities each year

Award: Full tuition scholarship for 4 years (10-15 awards)

TRUIST FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Criteria:

• The Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest is open to any high school student who has completed at least three of the EVERFI – Financial Literacy digital lessons

Award: $3,000 (1st place); $2,000 (2nd place)

UTAH STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: USBE Student Advisory Council Application
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in 11th and 12th grade and will be at least 16 years old by Sept. 1st, 2025
• Must be available to attend meetings on the following dates:
  • Friday, September 19, 2025 - In person at Utah State Board of Education (USBE) offices
  • Friday, November 14, 2025 - Virtual (2pm - 4pm)
  • Friday, February 20, 2026 - In person at USBE offices/State Capitol
  • Friday, April 10, 2026 - Virtual (2pm - 4pm) 

Award: Leadership experience

MISS TOOELE CITY (ages 16-24)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 24
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $2,000 scholarship for Miss Tooele City and $1,000 scholarship for each co-attendant

MISS TEEN TOOELE CITY (ages 15-17)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 17
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $1,000 

ALTRUISM + ALL GOOD DEEDS SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university (vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible)
• Be a high school junior or senior
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
• Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment
• Must participate in volunteer work and community service

Award: $1,000

WE THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: We the Future Contest Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident
• Open to students in grades 9-12 and who are 14 to 19 years old at the time of entry, attending public, private, religious, home school programs, and charter schools
• Submissions must be entirely the original work of the students, without any assistance of artificial intelligence (AI)
• High school students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, Social Media Video, or PSA
• All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered

Award: $1,000 (6 awards)

COLLEGE JUMPSTART GRATITUDE SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship Application
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

BOOK YOUR SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (9th-11th grade)
Application: Book Your Summer Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must participate in Tooele City Library’s summer reading program
• Children ages 18 and under (born on or after May 1, 2007) are eligible for the award
• There is no purchase necessary to participate
• Must register at bookyoursummer.com

Award: $2,000

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A'S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: July 31, 2025 for 2nd Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every "A"
• If they don't have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per "A"
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

$1,000 OPEN DOORS SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: $1,000 Open Doors Scholarship Scholarship Application
Deadline: August 31, 2025 at 9:59 pm MT
Eligibility:

• Must be a junior or senior in high school
• Must be a U.S. resident
• No GPA requirement and no essay

Award: $1,000

APPRENTICE ECOLOGIST INITIATIVE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Youth Scholarship Application
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Lead or join an environmental stewardship project
• Take a photo of your project in action
• Write an essay about your project and what it meant to you
• Submit your project location, photo, essay, number of volunteers, total volunteer hours, plus your name, address, and high school level (e.g., senior [Class of 2025]) to: mail@wildernessproject.org

Award: up to $1,750 (3 awards)

YOUTH FREE EXPRESSION SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Youth Free Expression Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 8, 2025
Criteria:

• Create a video (up to 3 minutes) using film, animation, photographs, music, or any creative tools at your disposal to explore what “My Art, My Speech” means to you as a student, an artist, an advocate, and a human
• Must be 19 years old or younger on the day the film is submitted
• Must be living in the U.S. (but need not be citizens)

Award: $1,000 cash and scholarship to New York Film Academy (1st prize); $500 (2nd prize); $250 (3rd prize)

GOSKILLS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: GoSkills Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student who wants to start her own business
• Must submit a business plan

Award: $2,000

BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grades)
Application: Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of submission
• Must create a short video to explain a big idea in one of these fields: Physics, Mathematics, or Life Sciences

Award: $250,000 for student and $50,000 for teacher

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Make Your Mark Contest Entry Form
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade
• Must have a valid U.S. social security number or taxpayer identification number
• Design a bookmark with any art medium
• Completely fill out Student Information box on the entry form
• Submit your entry by mail or WeTransfer

Award: $2,000 (2 awards for high schoolers)

COLLEGE JUMPSTART PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Pay it Forward Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

UNIGO SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP (age 14 and older)
Application: Shout It Out Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Be a legal resident of the U.S. or District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by 2030 in a post-secondary institution of higher education

Award: $1,500

DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Don’t Text and Drive Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:  

• Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or entering college student
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Write a 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because….

Award: $1,000

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadlines are December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (other deadline on December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Girls Impact the World Application
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must submit a film focused on one of our topic areas listed here: global girls’ education, women and work, ending violence against women, women refugees, women’s global health issues, women and the environment, women, and girls in tech, and redefining beauty
• Every type of filmmaking form and style is accepted: animation or live-action, documentary or narrative
• Filmmakers must be 13 to 25 years old at the submission date (scripts, storyboards, directing, cinematography, editing, etc., must be done by people who meet this age requirement)
• Actors can be any age
• Films must be original works that have not yet been screened at other major film festivals
• Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025
• Films must be 3 to 6 minutes long
• Film file formats accepted are .mov and .mp4. HD resolution and optimized sound quality are highly preferred
• Digital submission through Google Drive is preferred, but WeTransfer or Dropbox also works
• At the end of your film, please include a graphic that highlights two local/national/regional organization names & logos that are working to solve the issue or problem addressed in your film
• All films must be subtitled in English

Award: Judges’ Choice – $5,000 (1st place) and $2,500 (runner up); Best documentary – $2,500; Best Narrative – $2,500; Best Animation – $2,500; People’s Choice – $2,500; Global Impact – $2,500; Stand Up Men – $2,500; Women & Work – $2,500; Educating Girls – $2,500; Women & Health – $2,500; Women & the Environment – $2,500

MONEY MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Money Matters Scholarship Application
Deadline: October 10, 2025 at 9:59 MT
Criteria:  

• Submit an essay (1,000 words or less) or video (1-2 minutes in length)
• The topic for the contest is: How can understanding your paycheck help you handle your money better as a student?

Award: $5,000 (1 award) and $1,000 (2 awards)

NCWIT AWARD FOR ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Application
Applications Open: September 1, 2025
Deadline: October 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm MT
Criteria:

• Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply
• Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation
• Must receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission
• Must be an AiC Community member (membership is free)
• Must attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual who meets the requirements of the substantial presence test
• Must have a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number

Award: $500 (391 awards)

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP (ages 14 and older)
Application: Zombie Apocalypse Application
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age or older
• Must be a legal U.S. resident
• Must enroll no later than the fall of 2030 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
• Submit a response to the question: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.” 

Award: $2,000

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Voice of Democracy Application*
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all high school students
• Record a 3-5 minute audio essay
• Theme for 2025-2026 is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country”

Award: Local winner receives $100, first place winner of each state wins at least $1,000, national first place winner receives $35,000
*See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office for an application. Submit your application materials with recorded essay on a thumb drive to Mrs. Welch by 2:45 pm on October 31st.

ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST (9-12th grade)
Application: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Application and free e-book
Deadline: October 31, 2025 at 8:29 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must read “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand
• Open to all high school students
• Complete the essay essay prompt

Award: $25,000 (annual grand prize); $3,000 (1st place-2 per year); $2,000 (2nd place -3 per year); $1,000 (3rd place-3 per year)

LUMIERE SCHOLARS ESSAY AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Application: Lumiere Scholars Essay Award Application
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Respond to an essay prompt from 1 of 3 categories: Humanities, STEM, or Social Sciences
• May only submit one essay
• Essay must be the original work of the participant
• Essay must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography
• Must follow the MLA citation style

Award:
1st place in each category: $1,000 cash award and Full Scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program 
2nd place in each category: $500 cash award and $2,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Research Program
Rising Scholars: $1,000 scholarship to Lumiere's Individual Scholar Program

U OF U MATERIALS SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: U of U Materials Science Competition Application*
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Criteria:

• Submit a material in one of the following categories: plastics, for compression testing, plastics for tension testing, metal for surface roughness, metal for porosity, ceramics for hardness testing

Award: Include gift cards, up to $200 reimbursement for textbooks or application fee for incoming students and swag bags
*All entries can be brought to our main office on the UofU campus at 304 CME  or they can be mailed to 122 South Central Campus Dr. # 304, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

THE JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD (9th-12th)
Application: The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Any students who are classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college
• Applicants must demonstrate: Strong musical commitment, unmet financial need, educational engagement, and strength of character

Award:

• Up to $10,000 to apply toward instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, or other music-related needs
• Participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab (includes appearance on NPR’s From the Top)

U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERTO COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS (9th-12th)
Application: U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Must be a string, piano and harp player (woodwind, brass and percussion players will be eligible in the 2027 competition)

NOTE: After applications close for the 2026 competition, the next opportunity for string, piano and harp players to apply will be for the 2028 competition (applications due Nov. 2027)
Award: $2,500 and appearance as a guest soloist with the marine Band during the 2026 concert season (1st place); $1,000 (2nd place); $500 (3rd place)

MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD (9th-12th grade)
Nomination: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center if you are interested in being nominated
Deadline: November 24, 2025 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Child must be a legal military dependent (status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form)
• Military children must be between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of nomination
• Child and one adult guardian must be available to travel to the Washington, DC area April 21-24, during the month of the military child, for the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards Gala award presentation
• If selected as a Semifinalist, must:
  • Provide 2 letters of recommendation
  • Provide form DD1172
  • Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities
• Selection based on scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life.

Award: $10,000, laptop computer, and other donated gifts (7 awards: Recipients will represent a branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force)

SPIRIT OF AMERICA YOUTH CONFERENCE (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center
Deadline: November 24, 2025 (subject to change)
Criteria:

• Junior or Senior at THS
• More information coming soon

Award: TBD

COMMON APP SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Common App Scholarship Application
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
• Must be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026
• Must have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year
• Must answer an essay prompt in under 700 words

Award: $2,000

CIVILITY ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th)
Application: Civility Essay Contest Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more powerful and accessible, sparking debate in schools about their use. In July 2025, the Department of Education issued guidance making expanding responsible AI education in schools a priority. Compose an essay (of 600 words or fewer) through the lens of your own experience with such technology that takes a stand on how AI should be embraced as a learning tool or restricted for academic integrity.

Award: $2,000 cash award for best essay; $500 cash award for runner-up

UTAH SCHOOL WELL-BEING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th-12th)
Application: Utah School Well-Being Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Must be willing to serve for one academic semester (January-June)
• Must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and enthusiasm

Award: $100 stipend

JUMP$TART FINANCIAL SMARTS FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH COALITION (Juniors and Seniors) 
Application: Jumpstart Utah Coalition
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school junior senior graduating from an accredited Utah high school in spring of 2026 or 2027
• Must have completed, or currently be enrolled, in a Financial Literacy course
• Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited Title IV fund-disbursing post-secondary institution
• Student must submit a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following question: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?”

Award: $1,250 (3 awards) and 1 winner will receive an additional $500 bonus

RUBINCAM YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Application
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in English
• Must be original unpublished work
• Must submit an appropriately prepared genealogy
• Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements

Award: $500 cash prize and 1-year NGS membership

SCIENCE BUDDY SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors and Seniors) 
Application: Science Buddy Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a science-related educational program
• Must be in either Grade 11 or Grade 12
• Must be planning to attend college or university by September 15, 2026, at the latest
• Must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year
• Must respond to the essay question: As a science student, either current or prospective, please explain in less than 500 words why you decided to pursue science studies at the college/university level.

Award: $2,500 (2 awards)

COLLEGE JUMPSTART LOVE OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP (10th-12th grade)
Application: College Jumpstart Love of Learning Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational, or trade school in the U.S. (online programs also qualify)
• Must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
• Financial need is not considered

Award: $1,000

THE POWER OF RESILIENCE SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: The Power of Resilience Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• 1,000 word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge

Award: $1,000

KNIGHT ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Knight Essay Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student
• Must be a US citizen or legal resident 
• Must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution

Award: Local, State, and National Awards; $6,000 plus $1,500 for travel stipend (National 1st place), $3,000 (National 2nd place), $2,000 (National 3rd place), $500 (National 4th place), $500 (National 5th place)

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Writers of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy writer
• All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English
• All entries must be works of prose up to 17,000 words in length

Award: First prize-$1,000; Second prize-$750; Third prize-$500; All First prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE FUTURE CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Illustrator of the Future Contest Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (other deadlines on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2026)
Criteria:

• New or amateur Sci-Fi or Fantasy artist
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome
• May only submit one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter
• All entries must be original and previously unpublished

Award: $500 (3 cash prizes each quarter); All winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors or Seniors)
Application: Sallie Mae Scholarship Application
Deadline: The end of every month
Criteria:

• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
  • A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States
  • A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States
  • A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States
  • A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school

Award: $2,000

NICHE NO ESSAY CONTEST
Application: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/ 
Deadline: The end of every month
Criteria: Has to create an account, no other eligibility is required
Award: $2,000

UTAH SOMOS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Utah Somos Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 5, 2026
Criteria:

• Be living in and attending a school in Utah
• Be of Hispanic and Latino descent
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA and making satisfactory progress (as formally defined by the institution) toward the student’s program objective (degree, diploma, or certificate)
• If your GPA is below the requirement, the application includes a space to explain your circumstances and make your case for consideration
• Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
• Available for students in or planning on attending a two-year or four-year college, a certificate program, or trade/vocational school
• Have demonstrated involvement or leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations
• All scholarship recipients MUST ATTEND the Somos Gala on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM in West Valley City, to receive their scholarship award
• We welcome applications from first-generation and immigrant students of all immigration backgrounds, including those who are not eligible for FAFSA

Award: $1,500

USU HUNTSMAN BUSINESS SCHOLARS (Seniors)
Application: USU Huntsman Business Scholars Application
Deadline: January 6, 2026
Criteria:

• Have a Huntsman School of Business declared majoron USU's Logan campus
• Must provide your USU/College GPA
• Must provide your USU/ College Transcript
• Must provide your ACT/SAT Scores if available
• Must provide details of your involvement in extracurricular activities, service, and work/internship experiences
• Must provide first name, last name, and email address (a personal email address, NOT a K-12 school district email) for two recommenders:
  • Recommender 1: should be an academic recommendation
  • Recommender 2: should be a service/leadership recommendation
• HireVue Video Interview: For your required video interview submission we are using a service called HireVue. You will need to be prepared to answer three questions using your computer or device so be sure you have both video and audio capabilities before starting. The system does a great job at giving you some practice questions and tutorials before you begin. Remember that you must submit both a HireVue Video Interview and an application.

Award: $2,000 renewable for 4 years (deferrable and stackable)

USU AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: USU Ambassador Program Application
Deadline:  January 10, 2026
Criteria:

• Be admitted to USU by December 1, 2025
• Be involved in school and/or community leadership
• Be motivated
• Have a passion for Utah State University
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5

Award: Scholarship that covers 100% tuition and student body fees (renewable for up to 4 years or until graduation)

ZENIE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Zenie Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 12, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must reside in Utah
• Must plan to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or community college
• Must be a high school senior 
• Must be able to demonstrate how you: have determination & self-drive to obtain your education, live your core values & can demonstrate through real life examples, and challenge yourself academically

Award: up to $6,000 per year, renewable for 4 years (8 awards)

AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: American Legion Oratorical Contest Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026*
Criteria:

• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Must be a high school student
• The oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government (see the assigned topics for 2026 Oratorical Contest)
• Contestants must deliver their prepared oration in no fewer than eight minutes and no more than 10 minutes
• Must be available on January 17, 2026 at 10 am to give your speech at Tooele City Hall

Award: $25,000 (National 1st place), $22,500 (National 2nd place), $20,000 (National 3rd place), $1,500 (Utah 1st place), $750 (Utah 2nd place), and $500 (Utah 3rd place), TBD (Local award)
*Call or text (435) 830-4078 to register.

HIGH SCHOOL UTAH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE (9th-12th grade)
Application: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Application
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Students are encouraged to form teams and create a business proposal based on an innovative idea
• Submit a presentation that includes the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a physical prototype
• Teams may not consist of more than five students, but individuals aren’t required to have a team
• A team may provide more than one idea; however, each business idea should be submitted separately

Award: TBD

FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (9th, 10th, and 11th grades)
Application: see Mrs. Welch for the application
Deadline: February 2, 2026 at 5 pm MT
Program Dates: July 9-17, 2026
Criteria:

• Rising Sophomores & Juniors, who will be age 14, 15, or 16 at the start of the YLP session (July 9, 2026)
• Must have an equivalent of a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must have a satisfactory school attendance and citizenship record
• Must be physically capable of participating in ALL elements of YLP
• Must have health insurance

Award: All expenses covered for 8 day program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA

THE HANNAH WARBURTON RESILIENCE AWARD (Seniors)
Application: The Hannah Warburton Resilience Award Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior in Utah who have shown resilience in overcoming difficult obstacles to completing their high school education
• Submit an essay with your story of resilience about how you graduated (or will graduate) in the face of tremendous obstacles

Award: $500 cash
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OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Opportunity Scholarship Application
Application Opens: January 6, 2026
Priority Deadline: January 23, 2026
Final Deadline: March 20, 2026
Criteria:

• Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
• Graduate from a Utah high school
• 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)

Award: $1,000 per semester of college, up to $4,000

FIRST CREDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP (FORMERLY PRIME) (Seniors)
Application: First Credential Scholarship Application
Application Opens (Part 1): January 6, 2026
Final Deadline (Part 1): March 20, 2026
Application Opens (Part 2): May 1, 2026
Final Deadline (Part 2): July 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior
• Complete 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR complete a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or 6 courses, in a CTE program at a Utah technical college OR a youth apprenticeship
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Plan to enroll in a full-time program the fall after graduation or provide documentation of deferral

Award: $500

ELKS SCHOLARSHIP FOR TECH/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL (Seniors)
Application: Elks Scholarship for Tech/Vocational School
Deadline: January 29, 2026 at 3 p.m. MT (Submitted to Mrs. Welch)
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior planning to attend a vocational or technical school
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must submit an essay identifying your career and life goals and your plans to achieve them
• Will need 2 letters of recommendation
• Will need high school transcript
• Will need high school profile (can get from Counseling Office)

Award: $500

ELKS SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Elks Special Needs Student Scholarship
Deadline: January 29, 2026 at 3 p.m. MT (Submitted to Mrs. Welch)
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with special needs, i.e. learning disability or health problems
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Application must include a supporting letter from a doctor/professional person stating the nature of the special needs condition
• Must submit an essay identifying your career and life goals and your plans to achieve them
• Will need 2 letters of recommendation
• Will need a high school transcript
• Will need a high school profile (can get it from Counseling Office)

Award: $500

FIDELITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Fidelity Scholars Program Application
Deadline: January 29, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior or GED recipient between the ages of 16 and 24
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must live in one of the following states: CO, FL, KY, MA, ,NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, RI, TX, UT
• Must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.59
• Must plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit college or university in the state where you live
• Must be Pell Grant eligible or demonstrate financial need

Award: Covers full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, books)

CTE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION AWARDS (Seniors)
Application: CTE Scholarships Application
Deadline:  January 30, 2026
Criteria:

• Graduating high school senior
• Planning to attend a postsecondary institution in a CTE program that is a two-year Associate Degree program or less or planning to teach in a CTE area (a four-year program)
• Must be a CTE student
• Must have a valid Career and Technical Education occupational goal
• Make sure the CTE program he/she wants to take is actually offered and the institution he/she wants to attend
• Immediate employment after completing the training is a requirement for all potential award recipients
• Must be lawfully present in the U.S.
• Must be a Utah resident
• Student may accept other private scholarships, but cannot accept this and another scholarship from the same college or university
• Several colleges and universities also require a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Award: Varies (over 100 scholarships offered)
Note: Collect ALL documents needed PRIOR to filling out the application. Students will need to complete the application in one session, meaning they are not able to save their progress and finalize later. 
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USU INVOLVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend USU in 2026-2027)
Application: USU Involvement Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Demonstrated qualities of leadership
• Made superior contributions to their school and community
• Must be admitted to USU before applying

Award: Varies, awards based on the individual’s achievement in extracurricular activities, leadership, and service
* A separate application is now required for the USU Ambassador Program. Students applying for the Ambassador Program will automatically be considered for the Involvement Scholarship. Students should not submit an Involvement Scholarship application if they are submitting an Ambassador Program application.

UTAH STATE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend USU in 2026-2027)
Application: Utah State Promise Scholarship Application
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”)
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Be a Utah resident and a U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen
• Be admitted for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 semesters as a first-time incoming  undergraduate student to USU (returning and transfer students do not qualify)
• Intend to graduate from USU

Award: Remaining tuition and fees

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: University of Utah Promise Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be a first-time, first-year student
• Must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or above
• Must have an annual family income and assets each totaling less than $100,000 as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must complete their university admissions application by the December 1 priority deadline
• Must complete and submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline
• Must have graduated high school in 2026 or later (students who graduated in previous years and have deferred their admission to 2026 are not eligible)

Award: Up to full tuition and mandatory fees

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FOR UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: University of Utah For Utah Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be a first-time, first-year student
• Must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2 or above
• Must be Pell Grant eligible as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must complete their university admissions application by the December 1 priority deadline
• Must complete and submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline

Award: Up to full tuition and mandatory fees

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ACCESS SCHOLARS (Seniors)
Application: UofU College of Science Access Scholars Application
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be majoring in an eligible STEM major
• Willing to commit to the two-week summer program (dates TBD)
• Designed to introduce students to a university research lab working alongside a professional scientist in a field of the student’s choice
• To be considered for the ACCESS Scholars Program, you must complete the Optional section of your Scholarship Universe application.

Award: Monetary award, and covers all costs associated with the signature first-year experience

UVU GREENLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend UVU in 2026-2027)
Application: UVU Greenlight Scholarship Application
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Be admitted to UVU
• Complete the FAFSA and receive a Pell Grant each year
• Be a Utah Resident
• Be enrolled on a full-time basis (at least 12 credits)
• Priority given to first-year and second-year students admitted with a complete financial aid file by February 1
• No separate scholarship application required

Award: Up to full tuition

SUU OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend SUU in 2026-2027)
Application: SUU Off-Campus Housing Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Students must be enrolled full-time
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• GPA of 3.0 or greater

*PLEASE NOTE: If you feel you have extenuating circumstances, please call 435-586-7735
Award: Up to 75% of housing costs for 1 year (renewable up to 8 semesters)

UTAH GIRLS STATE (Junior Girls)
Conference Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2026 at Weber State University
Information: Utah Girls State
ALA Utah Girls State Candidate Interest Form
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Criteria:

• High school girls who have just completed their junior year of high school
• Girls selected based on scholastic, leadership, service accomplishments, interview skills, and the potential to learn and grow from this experience

Cost: $475

MOUNTAIN AMERICA ELEVATE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Mountain America Elevate Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Scholastic records
• Character and core values
• Work ethic and experience
• Community involvement and contributions
• Leadership in action
• Membership is not required to apply for a scholarship. However, scholarship recipients must qualify for membership and open an account before receiving funds.

Award: $2,500 (120 awards)

UNIVERSTY OF UTAH RISING BUSINESS LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Uof U Rising Business Leaders Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a first-year student (starting Fall 2026) admitted to the University of Utah
• Must have a strong academic performance in high school
• Must demonstrate passion for community engagement and leadership

Award: $7,000 towards tuition and $9,000 towards housing

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FIRST ASCENT SCHOLARS (Seniors)
Application: UofU Eccles School of Business First Ascent Scholars Application
Deadline: February 17, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a current Utah high school senior  
• Must have applied or will apply to the University of Utah by the Priority Deadline of December 1, 2025* 
• Committed to major in Business
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must show demonstrated financial need to attend college by completing FAFSA and the Net Price Calculator before University of Utah priority deadline of February 1, 2026**

Award: Tuition and mandatory fees, housing, one-time laptop purchase, domestic and international travel opportunities
*Scholarships can only be awarded to admitted University of Utah students
**Those ineligible to complete FAFSA will not be considered.

CALL TO ACTION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Call to Action Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: February 20, 2026 at 5 pm
Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be a resident of Utah, Idaho, Iowa, or Colorado and meet all in-state residency requirements for college of attendance
• Must attend a non-profit regionally accredited public university or college in Utah, Idaho, Iowa, or Colorado
• Have a 3.0+ high school GPA
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have a goal of earning a bachelor’s degree within four years or an associate’s degree within two years
• Major in an approved degree (CTA Approved Majors List)

Award: Up to $25,000 annually (renewable for up to 4 years)

NFLPA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: NFLPA Chapter Scholarship Application*
Extended Deadline: February 23, 2026
Criteria:

• Must have an overall high school GPA of 2.0 or better
• Must be a high school senior on track to graduate Spring 2026
• Must have acceptance into a two-year or four-year college or university
• Must be nominated by high school coach
• Must have participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year
• Has not accepted a full scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic)
• Is not the son or daughter of current or former NFL Player

Award: $3,000
*Students must select the specific city of the former player chapter (UTAH) to be considered for that chapter's scholarship in their area. Students should only apply to the chapter that serves their city.

TOOELE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)

Application: TEF Scholarships Application
Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 10 am
Criteria:

• Open to graduating seniors in the Tooele County School District
• Write and submit an essay on designated topics
• Your essay should be 12 pt. Arial font, single-spaced, 500-600 words, and no longer than one page.
• One page scholarship resume including a list of your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, community service and applicable skills.

Award: Varies

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A’S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: February 27, 2026 for 1st Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every “A”
• If they don’t have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per “A”
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LARRY H. & GAIL MILLER ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Application: UofU Larry H. & Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Criteria:

• Must have a 2.5 GPA
• Must be an incoming first-year undergraduate student
• Must attend college full-time (up to 15 credits)
• Must be the first in immediate family to attend ANY amount of college
• Must be a resident of the state of Utah
• Must demonstrate financial need

Award: Full ride (tuition, housing, meal plan, book stipend, and mentorship experience)

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP: STATE SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH (Juniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship: State Scholarship – Utah Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Utah
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $10,000 (7 awards)

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY T-BIRD PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU T-Bird Promise Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Complete the FAFSA application to determine maximum eligibility, and for the EFC to be reviewed
• You must not have a full-tuition scholarship or award on your account
• You must be enrolled as a main campus student taking in person courses
• You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program of study
• Write a short essay explaining why you need the funding, and discuss your background

Award: Varies
NOTE: This scholarship can award up to the full tuition for the academic year. This scholarship is renewable for 8 academic semesters as long as you maintain a 2.0 GPA, complete 70% of your courses, and are a full time student.

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY THOR'S PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU Thor's Pledge Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be an incoming student for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12+ credits per semester)
• Must be a degree seeking student in the Main Campus (Face to Face Instruction)
• Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA
• Must be eligible for the Pell Grant through FAFSA or have a household income of $65,000 or less reported through the FAFSA

Award: Up to full tuition

U of U: ACCESS PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND MATH (Senior girls)
Application: Access Program for Women in Science and Math Application
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be majoring in an eligible STEM major
• Willing to commit to the two-week summer program (dates TBD)
• Designed to introduce students to a university research lab working alongside a professional scientist in a field of the student’s choice

Award: $1,500 and 3 University general education credit hours

2026 YOUTHLINC UTAH YOUNG HUMANITARIAN AWARD (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award Application
Application Opens: January 1, 2026
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Applicants must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay Prompt 1: Service often requires working alongside others to achieve a meaningful goal. Describe a time when you collaborated with an existing organization, team, or community group. What role did you play, and how did your involvement help amplify the impact of this organization or initiative?
• Essay Prompt 2: How has your involvement in community service influenced your personal growth, values, or future aspirations?  How has this service affected your perception of others and the concept of community? Provide specific examples of how service has impacted your character, perspective and sense of community.

Award: $7,5000 (1 award), $4,000 (1 award), $1,500 (3 awards)

SUSAN W. CODA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Senior girls)
Application: Susan W. Coda Memorial Scholarship Application*
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Female Utah resident at the time of application
• Have attended a high school or college in Utah
• Provide proof of acceptance to a four-year college or university located outside the state of Utah by April 1
• Have a 3.8 GPA or higher and high SAT/ACT scores
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Participate in extra-curricular school activities
• Be involved in community affairs

Award: Varies
*Senior girls interested in applying for the Susa W. Coda Memorial Scholarship should email to the following address to request an application: peoutah.coda@gmail.com

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS (Seniors)
Application: UofU Eccles School of Business Opportunity Scholars Application
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Criteria:

• You must be a first-generation college student: Your parents have not graduated from a four-year higher education institution in the U.S. You are the first in your immediate family to attend college.
• You have a demonstrated financial need, as evidenced through federal student aid. If you do not qualify for federal student aid, please still submit your Opportunity Scholars application.
• You must be declared in a business major (pre-business, intermediate, or business major).
• Your high school GPA is greater than 3.0. 

Award: Up to the cost of tuition and/or books

SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: South High Alumni Association Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 3, 2025
Criteria:

• Available to any direct descendant (parent, grandparent) of a South High School alumni
• Must be a degree- or certificate-seeking student at Salt Lake Community College
• Intend to register for at least 9 credit hours
• Have at least a 2.5 GPA
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a resident of Utah

Award: Full tuition to SLCC for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

USU TOOELE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: USU Tooele Ambassador Program Application
Deadline:  March 6, 2026
Criteria:

• Be admitted to USU Tooele
• Be involved in school and/or community leadership
• Be motivated
• Have a passion for Utah State University
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5

Award: Scholarship that covers 100% tuition and student body fees (renewable for up to 4 years or until graduation)

USU EASTERN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: USU Eastern Ambassador Program Application
Deadline:  March 6, 2026
Criteria:

• Be admitted to USU Eastern
• Be involved in school and/or community leadership
• Be motivated
• Have a passion for Utah State University
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5

Award: Scholarship that covers 100% tuition and student body fees (renewable for up to 4 years or until graduation)

UTAH JIFFY LUBE TEEN DRIVER ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP (ages 16-18)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Eligibility Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Criteria:

• Students, already licensed, between the ages of 16-18
• Students currently attending high school in Utah’s public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAME REAM’S SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: USHOFF 2025 Scholarship Application*
Final Deadline: March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.*
Criteria:

• Must be a 2026 Utah high school graduate
• Applications are evaluated in four areas: academic scholarship, leadership/community service/school involvement (all 3 areas are needed), financial need, and athletic involvement
• Must submit 2 letters of recommendation
• Must enroll at an eligible Utah trade school, college, or university
• One female and one male athlete will be nominated by the school

Award: $2,000 (6 awards)
*Do not mail applications to the Scholarship Chair. Applications sent to the chair will be disqualified. They must be turned in to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

WEBER STATE RICHARD RICHARDS INSTITUTE FOR ETHICS SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)
Application: Weber State Ethics Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Criteria:.

• Must be a high school senior committed to Weber State University
• Must submit a 500-word essay on the value of ethics in our society

Award: $1,000

KEYS TO SUCCESS: SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: KTS Salt Lake Community College Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a senior at Tooele High School
• Must be planning to attend Salt Lake Community College
• Must write a 200-300 word essay, what are your educational goals and how will earning this scholarship help you achieve your educational goals at Salt Lake Community College
• Apply on the KTS app or on the KTS website (click on “Scholarships” and search using the "Keys to Success Sponsored" filter)

Award: $1,000

KEYS TO SUCCESS: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: KTS University of Utah Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a senior at Tooele High School
• Must be planning to attend the University of Utah
• Must write a 200-300 word essay, what are your educational goals and how will earning this scholarship help you achieve your educational goals at the University of Utah
• Apply on the KTS app or on the KTS website (click on “Scholarships” and search using the "Keys to Success Sponsored" filter)

Award: $1,000

KEYS TO SUCCESS: PRIVATE REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: KTS Private Regional Scholarship Application
Extended Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a senior at a high school in the Wasatch Front South Region
• Must be planning to attend an accredited higher education institution including out of state schools and tech or trade schools
• Must write a 200-300 word essay, what are your educational goals and how will earning this scholarship help you achieve your educational goals at college
• Apply on the KTS app or on the KTS website (click on “Scholarships” and search using the "Keys to Success Sponsored" filter)

Award: $1,000 (10 awards)

KEYS TO SUCCESS: SNOW COLLEGE STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: KTS Snow College Statewide Scholarship Application
Extended Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a senior at a Utah high school
• Must write a 200-300 word essay, what are your educational goals and how will earning this scholarship help you achieve your educational goals at Snow College
• Apply on the KTS app or on the KTS website (click on “Scholarships” and search using the "Keys to Success Sponsored" filter)

Award: $1,000 (10 awards)

UTAH ENERGY PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Utah Energy Pathway Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Criteria:

• Senior in high school
• Planning to pursue a degree in a STEM-related field at a qualifying institution in Utah
• International students must have a valid F-1 visa
• All application responses must be the applicant’s own original work (AI-generated text will disqualify the application)

Award: $3,000 (multiple awards)

UTAH SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Utah Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Utah
• Applicant must be pursuing an education in law enforcement at a Utah college or university
• All applicants must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours) for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year (if applicant is planning on serving a mission or joining the military, wait until returning to reapply and submit an application for scholarship
• All applications must be completed by you, the applicant, and signed by your parents or guardian if applicant is under the age of 18
• High school students must provide a transcript of high school grades
• For applications to be considered, candidates must fully articulate their career goals and meet criteria

Award: TBD

WESTERN AGCREDIT CUSTOMER SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)
Application: Western AgCredit Customer Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must be a high school senior
• Must be planning to attend a technical or trade school, college, or university
• Applicant must be a borrower or child of a bona-fide Western AgCredit borrower
• The lump sum will be paid upon receipt of proof of enrollment at the school of choice

Award: $2,500 (5 award) and $3,000 (1 awards)

WASATCH PEAKS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Wasatch Peaks Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria: 

• Must be a 2026 graduating high school senior
• Must earn at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Must be engaged in extracurricular activities, service, and work
• Financial need is considered (FAFSA required)
• Must be a member of Wasatch Peaks Credit Union*

Award: $2,500 (14 awards)
*Not a member? It’s quick and easy for students to open a new, free checking account. They can visit their nearest branch or open an account online. Wasatch Peaks will deposit $50 in the student’s new account. See website for terms and conditions.

JONES & DEMILLE STEM SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Jones & DeMille Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a senior currently enrolled at any Utah (or surrounding state) high school (Preference will be given to students that live in rural areas)
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• Must be pursuing a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field through higher education (Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in civil engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, or planning)
• Must be actively involved in community service

Award: $1,000 (10 awards)

ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Italian American Civic League Scholarship Application*
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Criteria:
-Be of recent Italian ancestry
-Be a 2026 graduate of a Utah high school
-Be planning to matriculate as a degree seeking student at any public or private higher education institution
-Submit two essays on the following prompts:
1. What are your future educational/career goals? (300 words max)
2. Describe your Italian ancestry. How has your Italian ancestry influenced your life? (600 word max)
Award: $1,000-$4,000
*See Mrs. Welch for an application.
*Submit application, essays, and resume to dave@spatafore.info or pricor1975@gmail.com and mail official transcripts to Italian American Civic League, c/o David Spatafore, Men's Scholarship Chairman, 1122 E. Gilmer Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

UVU AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: UVU Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Criteria:
-Be admitted to UVU
-Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
-Be at least 18 years old
Award: $3,000 per semester

THE UTAH INDEPENDENT AGENTS SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UIA Scholarship Application*
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Criteria:
-Must be a senior in a Utah high school
-Minimum GPA of 3.0
-Must be active in extra-curricular activities through school, church, community, or work
-Financial need will be considered
Award: $500 – $3,000 (minimum of 3 awards; 13 were awarded in 2024)
*Mail application and supporting documents to Utah Independent Agents, P.O. Box 702869, West Valley City, UT 84170 (application must be postmarked by April 1, 2024)

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY: DREAM WEBER PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Weber State: Dream Weber Program (apply using Scholarship Universe)
Priority Admissions Deadline: December 5, 2025
FAFSA Priority Deadline: April 1, 2026
Criteria:
-Be a legal Utah resident
-Be admitted to Weber State University
-Have a household income of $50,000 or less beginning Fall 2026
-Qualify for federal Pell Grant funds (must complete the FAFSA)
-Be a full-time undergraduate student with less than 150 credit hours
Award: Tuition & Fees for the 2026-2027 school year

LIVE LIKE MAK SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Live Like Mak Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Criteria:
-High school senior
-Minimum GPA of 3.0
-Utah resident
-Must be accepted into a post-secondary education program (college/university or vocational/technical school)
-Pursuing a career in the medical field and/or impacted by cancer
-Deferrable for ecclesiastical or military service
Award: $500-$2,000

GIRL SCOUTS CORNELIA BENTON SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Cornelia Benton Scholarship Application
Applications Open: February 4, 2026
Deadline: April 4, 2026
Criteria: 
-Active registered Girl Scout – six years or more
-Member of Girl Scouts of Utah
-Graduating from high school this year
-Documentation of community service, leadership positions, and awards received
-A one-page reference letter from an adult mentor who has witnessed you in a leadership position. The reference letter should address the reasons why you would be a good candidate to receive the Cornelia Benton Scholarship. 
Award: $1,500

SLCC SUMMER BRIDGE (Seniors)
Application: SLCC Summer Bridge 2026 Application
Deadline: April 5, 2026
Criteria:
-Must be an incoming SLCC student starting your first semester in Summer 2026
-Must apply to and be accepted into SLCC; don’t worry SLCC is an open enrollment institution and the application is free. Everyone gets accepted!
-Must take your Math and English placement test; these tests don’t take too long (just make sure that you have some scratch paper on hand). This is not a pass or fail test, this is just so that we know what class to place you into.
Award: Tuition and student fees plus potential to earn a stipend or laptop

THS ALUMNI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: 2026 THS Alumni Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 6, 2026
Criteria:

• Seniors who are graduating from Tooele High School in 2026
• Planning to attend college
• Have not received significant scholarships from other sources
• Award based on demonstrated financial need, academic effort, and community involvement
• This scholarship cannot be deferred

Award: $1,500

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POPPY POSTER CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: ALA Poppy Poster Contest Application
Deadline: April 6, 2026*
Criteria:
-Contest classes:
Class IV: Grades 8 and 9
Class V: Grades 10 and 11
Class VI: Grade 12
Class VII: Students with special needs
-Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles “a”, “and,” “an”, “the” are not to be counted as words. The words “buddy” and “buy” cannot be used.
-The words “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the 10-word count.
-Each poster must include a red poppy.
-The poster shall be on 11x14” poster board. (Drawing paper will not be accepted).
-The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code.
-Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils, and markers.
-Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is submitted, the name, address, age, and grade of the contestant and the name of the department.
-The label “In Memoriam” from the veteran-made poppy may not be used.
Award: $50
*Submissions are due to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by 3 pm on April 6th.

UTAH JIFFY LUBE “YOUR TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL” SCHOLARSHIP (ages 15-17)
Application: Utah Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 12, 2025
Criteria:

• Utah high school students between the ages of 15-17
• Students currently enrolled in a driver’s education program either in the private sector or in Utah’s public high schools for the 2024-2025 school year
• Complete a short application and write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You?”

Award: $6,500 (1 awards), $1,500 (3 awards)

BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: BYU Management Society Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior and resident in Salt Lake, Davis, Summit, Morgan, Weber, or Tooele County
• Must graduate high school in the spring of 2026 and plan to attend your first year of college by the fall of 2026*
• Must show recent community service, leadership, and extracurricular activities
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university, including trade/technical schools, within the state of Utah or an LDS Church college on a full-time basis
• Do NOT need to be a BYU student or LDS
• This scholarship may be deferred for religious or military service

Award: $500-$5,000 (depending on need and merit)

GENE C MCCOMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Gene C McCombs Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior at a public school in Utah who has taken speech, debate, or theatrical arts (drama, stage crew, etc.) and participated in school clubs, programs, competitions, or performances
• Must pursue a four-year degree and continue participation in speech, debate, or theatrical arts (you do not have to be pursuing a degree pertaining to speech, debate, or theater, though applicants pursuing related degrees are preferred)
• To apply, tell us how speech, debate, drama, or related programs have impacted your educational journey and your growth, how they have improved your life, and how you plan to continue your involvement in college

Award: $1,000 (2 awards)

MACU FIRST-GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SNOW COLLEGE (Seniors)
Application: MACU First-Generation Scholarship for Snow College
Deadline: April 14, 2025
Criteria:

• Be currently enrolled as a high school senior for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a bachelor's program at Snow College for the 2025-2026 academic year
• Be a first-generation college student
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in higher education

Award: $1,000 (5 awards)

JUMP$TART FINANCIAL SMARTS FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH COALITION (Juniors and Seniors) 
Application: Jumpstart Utah Coalition
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school junior or senior graduating from an accredited Utah high school in spring of 2026 or 2027
• Must have completed or is enrolled in a Financial Literacy course
• Show proof that you plan to pursue a post-secondary education
• Student must submit a video that explains "3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college"
• Student must submit a short paragraph providing positive feedback about their General Financial Literacy teacher and how this teacher helped them master financial literacy concepts

Award: $1,250 (3 awards) and 1 winner will receive an additional $500 bonus

OLENE S. WALKER TRANSITION TO ADULT LIVING SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Olene S. Walker TAL Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• For students transitioning out of Utah state foster care or the unaccompanied refugee minor program
• Submit documentation from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or the Utah Refugee Minor Program to verify eligibility for the scholarship
• Be younger than 26 years old at the time of initial application
• Be admitted to a Utah System of Higher Education institution, including Applied Technology Centers (ATCs) and Skill Centers
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident as well as a Utah resident
• Submit the FAFSA form and qualify for a Pell Grant (the scholarship committee may review the circumstances of applicants who do not qualify for a Pell Grant and waive the requirement in specific instances)

Award: $5,500 (for full-time enrollment), $4,120 (for 3/4 time enrollment), and $2,750 (for part-time enrollment); scholarship is renewable

UTAH BOYS’ STATE (Junior boys)
Conference Dates: June 7-13, 2026 at Weber State University
Application: Utah Boys’ State Application
Registration Opens: February 1, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• High school boys who have just completed their junior year of high school
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Must be a good citizen in the school and in the community
• Must complete application and pay fee by deadline (April 15, 2026)
• Student must arrange to have an interview by a local American Legion Post (if you are unable to coordinate a Legion interview, contact Boys State by email for assistance: ubs@utahboysstate.org)

Cost: $475
Award: 3 college credits in Political Science and preference for scholarships at Weber State

CHARTWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: DIRECTORS’ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Chartway Federal Credit Union: Directors’ Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Criteria:

• Member must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Each applicant must have his/her own account or be the joint owner of an account prior to submission
• The account must be in good standing at the time of the submission deadline (an account in good standing means owning at least one share of the credit union)

Award: $4,000 (12 awards)

CELEBRATE THE WEST REGIONAL ART COMPETITION (9th-12th grades)
Application: Celebrate the West Regional Art Competition Entry Form
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Criteria:

• Students must live in one of the 17 Western states and three U.S. territories whose Governor participates in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association
• Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12
• The original artwork must be two-dimensional
• Eligible media include: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), drawing (pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, pastels, etc.) lithography, silkscreen, mixed media, computer graphics, and collage
• No photography or video-based submissions will be accepted
• The un-framed artwork submitted shall not be smaller than 8” x 10” and shall not be larger than 24” x 36” unless prior approval is given to the student by WGF

Award: $600 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $400 (3rd place), $250 (people’s choice), $200 (state finalists)

2026 SUMMER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE IN ONCOLOGY (Rising Sophomores and Juniors)
Application: Summer Health Care Experience in Oncology Application
Deadline: April 25, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming
• Must have completed their freshman or sophomore year of high school prior to the program’s start (i.e., rising sophomores and juniors)
• Must be able to commit to four hours of virtual meetings, Monday through Friday, for two weeks in the summer (July 6 -17, 2025; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm MST)
• Must have parental or guardian consent

Award: Financial compensation up to $500

DAVIS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Criteria:  

• Provisionally accepted as students into undergraduate or graduate degree programs for the coming academic year by accredited colleges, universities or vocational education programs
• Resident of the states covered in the WSRCA service area including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
• Affiliated with the roofing industry
• Scholarship recipients will be selected based on (in no particular order): Scholastic Achievement, Extracurricular Activities which Demonstrate Leadership, Financial Need, Reference(s), Awards and Honors, Community Involvement, Employment or Volunteer Experience, Industry Affiliations, Unique Life Experiences, Anticipated Course of Study

Award: $5,000 (15 awards)

NATIONAL TONGAN AMERICAN SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: National Tongan American Society Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be Tongan-American
• Must include a cover letter that demonstrates your qualifications, how you plan to use the scholarship, extracurricular activities and any special recognition and awards
• Must include your SAR report from the FAFSA

Award: $500-$1000

CYPRUS CREDIT UNION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Cyprus Credit Union College Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a member of Cyprus Credit Union
• Must be a senior in a Utah high school
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last two terms
• Must plan to attend a Utah-accredited college, university, or trade school
• Watch each of the seven videos in Cyprus Credit Union’s Personal Finance Series
• Read and work through the Cyprus Credit Union Spending Plan Workbook (download here)
• Record a video of yourself addressing this question: Now that you've viewed the Cyprus personal finance videos and created a spending plan, how will you use what you've learned to help secure financial success during your college experience?

Award: $2,000 (15 awards available)

LIFE’S WORTH LIVING SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Life’s Worth Living Scholarship Application*
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior enrolled in the Tooele County School District
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must be a survivor of suicide (loss of parent or sibling to suicide)
• Must submit an essay answering the following questions: How has being a survivor of suicide affected you and your education? What can be done as a community to successfully prevent suicide?

Award: $1,000
*Applications can be submitted via email to lifesworthlivingfoundation@gmail.com

WOMEN WHO SUCCEED (9th-12th grade girls)
Application: Women Who Succeed Program Application
Applications open: February 1, 2026
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Junior Mentee participants (7th-10th grade students) will participate in group mentoring, via workshops, events, and supplemental materials
• Mentee participants (11th grade-college seniors) will have the opportunity to network and receive personal mentorship by female leaders in Utah. Our Women Who Succeed membership is comprised of CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, filmmakers, artists, doctors, and community champions!
• This free program provides young women with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and access to Women Who Succeed events--empowering them to build self-confidence and grow in their academic and professional skills
• This program has a kickoff event in August 2026, then runs from August 2026-May 2027

Award: Access to scholarships, networking, and internships

KEYS TO SUCCESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th, 10th & 11th grades)
Application: Keys to Success Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Have an interest in representing the Keys to Success mission
• Be a current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in high school
• Be willing to serve as a Student Ambassador for the full 2026-2027 school year

Award: Access to special prizes and scholarships

STERLING SCHOLAR (Juniors)
Application: Sterling Scholar Application
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Criteria:

• Sterling Scholars are the highest achieving students in their content area
• They usually have a great GPA and ACT score
• Sterling Scholars are judged on five criteria: Overall Academics, Category Experiences and Achievements, Leadership, Service, and an Interview
• You may apply for up to two (2) categories: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages, Computer Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business and Marketing, Theater Arts and Debate, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Music, and Dance

Award: Varies

BETSY WISCOMBE PIANO SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Betsy Wiscombe Piano Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with a background in piano
• Preference given to students living in Utah
• Must submit an essay, piano performance recording, and two references

Award: $500

CAROLYN REID OGDEN PIANO SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Carolyn Reid Ogden Piano Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with a background in piano
• Preference given to students living in Utah
• Must submit an essay, piano performance recording, and two references

Award: $500

CONRAD DUNN ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Conrad Dunn Orchestra Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with a background in orchestra
• Preference given to students living in Utah
• Must submit an essay, short solo performance recording, and two references

Award: $500

DEE PACE MUSICAL THEATER SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Dee Pace Musical Theater Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with a background in musical theater
• Preference given to students living in Utah
• Must submit an essay, musical theater performance recording, and two references

Award: $1,000

STEVE SHIRTS BAND SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Steve Shirts Band Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior with a background in band
• Preference given to students living in Utah
• Must submit an essay, short solo performance recording, and two references

Award: $500

KEYS TO SUCCESS CAR GIVEAWAY (10th – 12th grades)
Application: Keys to Success Car Giveaway Entry
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah high school students in the 10^th-12^th grade for the 2025-2026 school yea
• Must have a valid driver’s license by the day of the giveaway (June 4, 2026)
• Must be in general good standing with their high school, have no excessive outstanding unexcused absences, and have at least a 2.0 overall GPA for this school year by the time of finalist selection (approximately two to three weeks before the event)
• All entries must be submitted in a fair and equitable manner, meaning that the KTS team reserves the right to ensure that potential finalists have only submitted their entries from ONE KTS account and have obtained their points used to enter in regulation with the KTS points and prizes guidelines
• To enter:
  • Login to your previously created account, or, if an account has not yet been created, create one by downloading the KTS Utah App or go to ktsutah.org
  • Earn points on the app or website
  • Find the giveaway under the “Prizes” tab on the ribbon on the bottom of the account’s home screen
  • Select the giveaway and redeem points for entry by completing the necessary information
  • Each entry is 10 KTS points
  • Each student can enter an unlimited number of times with the number of points they have fairly earned on a singular account

Prize: New Car

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)
Application: UofU Metallurgical Engineering Scholarships Application
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Planning to attend the University of Utah full-time and major in metallurgical engineering
• Have a 3.0+ high school GPA

Award: $1,000-$10,000

JUDY FOWLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Earnest Jane Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 18, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior
• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must submit a 400-800 words essay: Tell us about an experience serving your community or a time you were blessed by the service of others. How did that experience impact you (a) in the short term and (b) in the long term?

Award: $3,238

UTAH STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (Juniors and Seniors)
Application: USBE Student Advisory Council Application
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be in 11th and 12th grade and will be at least 16 years old by Sept. 1st, 2025
• Must be available to attend meetings on the following dates:
  • Friday, September 19, 2025 - In person at Utah State Board of Education (USBE) offices
  • Friday, November 14, 2025 - Virtual (2pm - 4pm)
  • Friday, February 20, 2026 - In person at USBE offices/State Capitol
  • Friday, April 10, 2026 - Virtual (2pm - 4pm) 

Award: Leadership experience

MISS TOOELE CITY (ages 16-24)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 24
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $2,000 scholarship for Miss Tooele City and $1,000 scholarship for each co-attendant

MISS TEEN TOOELE CITY (ages 15-17)
Application: Miss Tooele City Application
Deadline: May 26, 2026 by 12 pm
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Tooele City 
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 17
• Is a positive and professional representative for Tooele City
• Is a good role model for youth in our community
• Is proud of Tooele and eager to promote our community as a great place to work, play and live
• Exhibits patriotism
• Is mature responsible, dependable, positive, professional, fun, outgoing, approachable, has charm, is poised and is able to put a smile on others faces
• Can meet a demanding schedule during our 4th of July celebration and festivities, and is reasonably available throughout the year to represent the City at various other community events
• Can meet the public and is comfortable mingling with others in our diverse community
• Can speak extemporaneously
• Is an intelligent person who understand patriotism, community and civic responsibility and is cooperative and will work with the pageant and Tooele City for the good of the program

Award: $1,000 

LARRY JACKSTIEN JAZZ PIANO COMMUNITY IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Larry Jackstien Jazz Piano Community Impact Scholarship
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior in Utah who has experience playing jazz piano within a school, university, or community jazz program 
• To apply, tell us how jazz music has changed your life and how you plan to improve your community through jazz performance.
• Must link two videos: one of a solo jazz piece or jazz medley of your choice with improvisation and one of you playing jazz piano at a concert.
• All levels of jazz pianists encouraged to apply

Award: $500 (12 awards)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GAS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Rocky Mountain Gas Association Scholarship Application*
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a 1st or 2nd year HVAC technician student
• Plan to enroll in a two-year tech/vocational school program after high school

Award: $500 (6 awards)
*Mail completed applications to Rocky Mountain Gas Association, 153 S 900 E #3, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

WALMART GOLDEN KEY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Walmart Golden Key Scholarship Application
Deadline: June 13, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be high school graduate
• Must be enrolling in an educational program after high school
• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must be a student, ages 17-21 years old, with a documented disability, verifiable by a qualified professional, mental health provider, or medical professional

Award: $500

BOOK YOUR SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (9th-11th grade)
Application: Book Your Summer Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must participate in Tooele City Library’s summer reading program
• Children ages 18 and under (born on or after May 1, 2007) are eligible for the award
• There is no purchase necessary to participate
• Must register at bookyoursummer.com

Award: $2,000

ZIONS BANK PAYS FOR A’S (9th-12th grade)
Application: Visit Your Local Zions Bank, 998 N Main St., Tooele, UT
Deadline: July 31, 2025 for 2nd Semester Grades
Criteria:

• Students should bring their most recent report card for the 2024-2025 school year and a parent or guardian to any branch
• For Zions Bank^® clients, they’ll get $1 deposited into their Young Savers Account for every “A”
• If they don’t have an account or aren’t a Zions Bank^® client, they’ll still be rewarded .50 cents per “A”
• Getting paid for an “A” enters the student for the chance to win a scholarship savings account in a drawing (the student’s name, grade, phone number, school name and city must be provided to be entered)

Award: $500 (36 awards) and $1,500 (1 award)

MAKE YOUR MARK CONTEST (9th-12th grade)
Application: Make Your Mark Contest Entry Form
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade
• Must have a valid U.S. social security number or taxpayer identification number
• Design a bookmark with any art medium
• Completely fill out Student Information box on the entry form
• Submit your entry by mail or WeTransfer

Award: $2,000 (2 awards for high schoolers)

DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Daniels Scholarship Application
Application Open: September 15, 2025
Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 4 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must be a resident of CO, NM, UT, or WY
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required)
• Must demonstrate financial need through Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less on the 2024 federal tax return (more if there are additional dependents)

Award:

• Full Cost of Attendance if attending a partner school within the region (schools in Utah are Southern Utah University and Weber State University) and a laptop
• $7,500 annually for schools within the region outside of partnership agreements and a laptop
• Up to $25,000 a year for schools outside of the region and a laptop

*This application takes time to complete! Do not wait until the last minute to apply. See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center for more information.

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP (9th-12th grade)
Application: Voice of Democracy Application*
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Open to all high school students
• Record a 3-5 minute audio essay
• Theme for 2025-2026 is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country”

Award: Local winner receives $100, first place winner of each state wins at least $1,000, national first place winner receives $35,000
*See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office for an application. Submit your application materials with recorded essay on a thumb drive to Mrs. Welch by 2:45 pm on October 31st.

HERCULES FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Hercules First Federal Credit Union Scholarship Application*
Deadline: November 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a senior in high school
• Must plan to pursue an undergraduate degree of certification from an accredited college, university, or technical school in 2026
• Must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on one of two assigned topics

Award: $2,000 (1st place), $1,500 (2nd place), $1,000 (3rd place)
*Email all materials to scholarships@herculescu.com. See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office if you need an application.

GREENHOUSE SCHOLAR (Seniors)
Application: Greenhouse Scholar Application
Deadline: November 13, 2025
Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, or select counties in California (Los Angeles County, Riverside County, or Orange County)
• Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
• Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)
• Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community

Award: Up to $5,000

U OF U MATERIALS SCIENCE COMPETITION (9th-12th grade)
Application: U of U Materials Science Competition Application*
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Criteria:

• Submit a material in one of the following categories: plastics, for compression testing, plastics for tension testing, metal for surface roughness, metal for porosity, ceramics for hardness testing

Award: Includes gift cards, up to $200 reimbursement for textbooks or application fee for incoming students and swag bags
*All entries can be brought to our main office on the UofU campus at 304 CME  or they can be mailed to 122 South Central Campus Dr. # 304, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

HOBY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (Sophomores)
Application: See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center
Deadline: November 24, 2025 at 3 pm
Criteria:

• Sophomore at Tooele High School
• Submit Google application to Mrs. Welch
• If you are chosen as a HOBY representative for THS, you will need to complete additional paperwork
• Attend HOBY Leadership Seminar, June 10 - June 13, 2026 at Wasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant, UT

Cost: $395 (early bird discounted rate)
Award: Eligibility to apply for HOBY scholarships your senior year

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FOR UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UofU For Utah Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must have a 3.20 cumulative high school GPA
• Must complete the FAFSA and be a Pell Grant recipient
• Must maintain full-time status

Award: Full tuition and fees, renewable for up to 8 semesters

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY T-BIRD PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU T-Bird Promise Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Complete the FAFSA application to determine maximum eligibility, and for the EFC to be reviewed
• You must not have a full-tuition scholarship or award on your account
• You must be enrolled as a main campus student taking in person courses
• You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program of study
• Write a short essay explaining why you need the funding, and discuss your background

Award: Varies
NOTE: This scholarship can award up to the full tuition for the academic year. This scholarship is renewable for 8 academic semesters as long as you maintain a 2.0 GPA, complete 70% of your courses, and are a full time student.

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY THOR'S PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU Thor's Pledge Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be an incoming student for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12+ credits per semester)
• Must be a degree seeking student in the Main Campus (Face to Face Instruction)
• Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA
• Must be eligible for the Pell Grant through FAFSA or have a household income of $65,000 or less reported through the FAFSA

Award: Up to full tuition

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: SUU Ambassador Program Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be an admitted student for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must submit a video or schedule an in-person interview

Award: Full tuition

CIVILITY ESSAY CONTEST (9th-12th)
Application: Civility Essay Contest Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Essay topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more powerful and accessible, sparking debate in schools about their use. In July 2025, the Department of Education issued guidance making expanding responsible AI education in schools a priority. Compose an essay (of 600 words or fewer) through the lens of your own experience with such technology that takes a stand on how AI should be embraced as a learning tool or restricted for academic integrity.

Award: $2,000 cash award for best essay; $500 cash award for runner-up

UTAH SCHOOL WELL-BEING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (9th-12th)
Application: Utah School Well-Being Ambassador Program Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school student in Utah
• Must be willing to serve for one academic semester (January-June)
• Must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and enthusiasm

Award: $100 stipend

JUMP$TART FINANCIAL SMARTS FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH COALITION (Juniors and Seniors) 
Application: Jumpstart Utah Coalition
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school junior senior graduating from an accredited Utah high school in spring of 2026 or 2027
• Must have completed, or currently be enrolled, in a Financial Literacy course
• Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited Title IV fund-disbursing post-secondary institution
• Student must submit a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following question: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?”
• Must write a short response providing positive feedback about your General Financial Literacy teacher and how this teacher helped you master financial literacy concepts. 

Award: $1,250 (3 awards) and 1 winner will receive an additional $500 bonus

KIDS' CHANCE OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors) 
Application: Kids' Chance of Utah Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior who is a child of workers that have been seriously injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease
• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must demonstrate financial need

Award: up to $4,500

WILLY THE PLUMBER SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Willy the Plumber Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of the U.S.
• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student at the time of application
• Must have a parent who is incarcerated or demonstrates a history of incarceration
• Must have a competitive grade point average (a grade point average of 3.0 or higher is recommended, but not required)
• Must plan to attend a vocational school, college, or university in Utah

Award: $500 if attending a vocational or technical school; $1000 if attending a college and university

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 7, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Be a United States citizen
• Present evidence of financial need
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college
• Do not have to be an athlete to apply
• Join a Q&A Session on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:00-6:00 PM

Award: up to $35,000 over 4 years (60 scholarships awarded)

UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL SENATE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: JCI Senate Foundation College Scholarship Application*
Deadline: January 12, 2026*
Criteria: 

• Must be a high school senior
• Must be planning to continue your education at an accredited post-secondary college or university
• Must attend college or university as a full-time student
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.75

Award: $1,500 or $2,000 (number of awards vary)
*Application and all materials must be mailed to Joan Travis, 8319 Woodbridge Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115 and postmarked by January 12, 2026.

UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL SENATE FOUNDATION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: JCI Senate Foundation Vocational Scholarship Application*
Deadline: January 12, 2026*
Criteria: 

• Must be a high school senior
• Must be planning to continue your education at an accredited vocational, technical, or trade school program
• Must attend vocational school as a full-time student
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25

Award: $1,000 (number of awards vary)
*Application and all materials must be mailed to Joan Travis, 8319 Woodbridge Lane, Machesney Park, IL 61115 and postmarked by January 12, 2026.

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARHSIP PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Asian and Pacific Islander America Scholarship Application
Deadline: January 15, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2024
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED

Award: Amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards (500 awards) 

FIDELITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Fidelity Scholars Program Application
Deadline: January 29, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior or GED recipient between the ages of 16 and 24
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must live in one of the following states: CO, FL, KY, MA, ,NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, RI, TX, UT
• Must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.59
• Must plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit college or university in the state where you live
• Must be Pell Grant eligible or demonstrate financial need

Award: Covers full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, books)

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)
Application: National Society DAR Scholarships Application
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Criteria:

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States
• Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States
• All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance
• Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships
• Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee
• Scholarship categories include members of Daughters and Sons of DAR; History, Economics, Government & Political Science; Medical, Nursing & Occupational/Physical Therapy; Elementary & Secondary Teacher Education; American Indians; and more

Award: Amount varies

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: University of Utah Promise Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be a first-time, first-year student
• Must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or above
• Must have an annual family income and assets each totaling less than $100,000 as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must complete their university admissions application by the December 1 priority deadline
• Must complete and submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline
• Must have graduated high school in 2026 or later (students who graduated in previous years and have deferred their admission to 2026 are not eligible)

Award: Up to full tuition and mandatory fees

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FOR UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: University of Utah For Utah Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be a first-time, first-year student
• Must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2 or above
• Must be Pell Grant eligible as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must complete their university admissions application by the December 1 priority deadline
• Must complete and submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline

Award: Up to full tuition and mandatory fees

UTAH STATE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend USU in 2025-2026)
Application: USU Utah State Promise Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”)
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Be a Utah resident and a U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen
• Be admitted for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 semesters as a first-time incoming  undergraduate student to USU (returning and transfer students do not qualify)
• Intend to graduate from USU

Award: Full tuition and fees

UVU GREENLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors planning to attend UVU in 2026-2027)
Application: UVU Greenlight Scholarship Application
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Be admitted to UVU
• Complete the FAFSA and receive a Pell Grant each year
• Be a Utah Resident
• Be enrolled on a full-time basis (at least 12 credits)
• Priority given to first-year and second-year students admitted with a complete financial aid file by February 1
• No separate scholarship application required

Award: Up to full tuition

AIAA CLUB FOR THE FUTURE RESILIENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: AIAA Club For the Future Resilient Student Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 16, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• This scholarship is specifically designed to empower and inspire students who have faced unique challenges, such as disabilities, difficult socioeconomic circumstances, or being the first in their family to attend college
• Must be a currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution
• Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall
• Should demonstrate financial need
• Must submit transcript, letters of recommendation, description of your interest and experience with STEM subjects, and a 500 word essay

Award: $10,000

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LARRY H. & GAIL MILLER ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UofU Larry H. & Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Criteria:

• Must have a 2.5 GPA
• Must be an incoming first-year undergraduate student
• Must attend college full-time (up to 15 credits)
• Must be the first in immediate family to attend ANY amount of college
• Must be a resident of the state of Utah
• Must demonstrate financial need

Award: Full ride (tuition, housing, meal plan, book stipend, and mentorship experience)

THE DREAM US SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: The Dream US Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Criteria:

• Dreamers (Undocumented) students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before November 1, 2020, and have continuously lived in the United States since then
• Students are not eligible to apply for FAFSA
• Came to the United States before the age of 16
• Have significant unmet financial need
• Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a Utah high school equivalency diploma) before Fall 2026
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College* in your state in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027
• Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend

Award: 100% tuition for 5 years or until graduation
*Partner Colleges in Utah include the University of Utah or Weber State University

A HELPING HAND SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: A Helping Hand Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Must be a high school senior
Must have financial need
Must be planning to enroll in community college, career training programs, or four-year colleges/universities in the Fall of 2025
Award: $500

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP (Juniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $25,000 (105 awards)

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP: STATE SCHOLARSHIP – UTAH (Juniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship: State Scholarship – Utah Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Utah
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $10,000 (7 awards)

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP: PATRICIA COLE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Scholarship: Patricia Cole Application
*Two part application: The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.
Deadline:  March 1, 2026 at 10 am MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree in business or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $12,500 (12 awards)

ENGEBRETSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Engebretson Foundation Scholarship Application*
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Be a graduating senior from a United States high school
• Plan to attend a four year college
• Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend a four year college
• Have achieved a score of 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam (or at least 1240 on the SAT)
• Have achieved at least a 3.75 GPA or above and/or top 5% of graduating class
• Have applied for federal financial aid and have already received back the Student Aid Report that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Award: $10,000
*Email all application materials to info@engebretsonfoundation.org or mail to: Engebretson Foundation, Inc., 1309 S 204 St, Box 219, Elkhorn, NE 68022

UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAME REAM’S SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: USHOFF 2025 Scholarship Application*
Final Deadline: March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.*
Criteria:

• Must be a 2026 Utah high school graduate
• Applications are evaluated in four areas: academic scholarship, leadership/community service/school involvement (all 3 areas are needed), financial need, and athletic involvement
• Must submit 2 letters of recommendation
• Must enroll at an eligible Utah trade school, college, or university
• One female and one male athlete will be nominated by the school

Award: $2,000 (6 awards)
*Do not mail applications to the Scholarship Chair. Applications sent to the chair will be disqualified. They must be turned in to Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Office by March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

BLACKS AT MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: BAM Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 2 pm MT
Criteria:

• Be a US-based high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.)
• Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation
• Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing)
• Demonstrate a passion for technology
• Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Require financial assistance to attend college

Award: $5,000 (5 awards, renewable up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned) and $2,500 (50 awards)

FONTANA TRANSPORT INC SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Fontana Transport Inc Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior who is a first generation college student, underrepresented, needs financial assistance and is passionate about furthering your education as a means to help out your family, community and yourself
• Must be seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
• Must be a resident of the U.S. or an international student who graduated from a high school in the U.S.
• Will pursue a full time undergraduate degree in the United States at any 4 year accredited university by fall 2026 and plan to study in any of the following concentrations: Transportation Management, Math, Science, Engineering (any field of engineering), Architecture, Environmental Design, Pre-Med, Psychology, Spanish Language/Literature
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Must show proof of attendance

Award: $5,000

DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Diversity Scholars Program Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 4 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior of African-American; Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian; or Hispanic/Latino heritage
• Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Must have intended or declared major in transportation engineering, planning, or a related field
• Must have full-time enrollment or intended enrollment in the fall of 2026 at an accredited college or university with an ITE student chapter*
• Must have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0
• Preference given to first-generation college students (neither parent received a baccalaureate degree) and low household income (applicants that are eligible for Pell Grants will be given priority, but those not eligible for Pell Grants will still be considered)

Award: $4,000 per year (up to 5 years of undergraduate enrollment)
*Schools in Utah include BYU, University of Utah, or Utah State University

BECCA'S CLOSET SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Becca's Closet Spirit of Community Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 10 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
• Must have a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale)
• Must demonstrate financial need (must submit full 2026–2027 FAFSA Submission Summary showing SAI)
• Must have outstanding, documented volunteer service benefiting the community
• Will attend a regionally accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational school in Summer/Fall 2026

Award: Varies

THE HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: The Hagan Scholarship Application
Application Opens: January 15, 2026
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district
• Must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Must enroll at an eligible* four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation (*Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Idaho)
• Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule in college
• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until until commencement of the 2026 fall semester in college
• Applicant’s adjusted gross household income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceed $100,000

Award: Up to $7,500 per semester, $2,000 for college essentials, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account funds, up to $8,000 for study abroad, opportunity to apply for Hagan Graduate Scholarship (up to 4 additional semesters of up to $7,500 per semester)

THE ASME INSPIRE/CHARLES W.E. CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: The ASME INSPIRE/Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• High school senior who intends to pursue an engineering degree or STEM-related studies
• Planning to enroll full-time in an ABET- accredited or substantially equivalent mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program, no later than the fall after your senior year in high school
• Student needs to show their involvement in STEM related activities
• Demonstrates family financial need in order to go to college

Award: $2,000 (25 awards)

JOHN AND ELSA GRACIK SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: John and Elsa Gracik Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Criteria:

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must enroll in a mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or related baccalaureate program in the U.S.
• The award recipient will be selected on the basis of scholastic ability, demonstrated financial need, character, leadership and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession

Award: $5,000 (5 awards)

PILOT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Pilot International Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 16, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must remain a full-time student for the duration of the scholarship
• Must have career goal(s) that further Pilot International’s mission of (a) working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, (2) helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or (3) caring for families during times of need
• Awards are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents

Award: Up to $1,500

BOB KING CO-PILOT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Bob King Co-Pilot Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 16, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have career goal(s) that further Pilot International’s mission of (a) working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, (2) helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or (3) caring for families during times of need
• Awards are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents

Award: Up to $2,000

CONRAD SPIRRISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 16, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior who has completed at least 12 credit hours in a college or university in the United States or Canada at the time of submitting the application
• Must remain a full-time student for the duration of the scholarship
• Must have at the time of application and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have career goal(s) in education
• Awards are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents

Award: Up to $1,000

TRUMAN D PICARD SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Truman D Picard Scholarship Application*
Deadline: March 20, 2026 at 6 pm MT**
Criteria:

• Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation
• Proof of enrollment required: Accepted documents include a photocopy of your member or descendent enrollment card, front and back, or completed BIA Form 4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, download at https://bit.ly/BIAForm4432
• High school students: Must be enrolled in natural resource courses
• All natural resources degrees accepted, but preference will be given to students whose degree or area of study directly involves management of Forest Resources
• Must complete the FAFSA
• Award given in early summer and intended to support student for the following year

Award: $2,000

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS (Senior Girls)
Application: EFWA Scholarships Application
Deadline: March 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Female U.S. citizens, except for the EFWA Global Scholarship, attending accredited schools in the United States pursuing an accounting degree
• Commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting in preparation for a career as an accounting or finance professional, including evidence of continued commitment to this goal after receiving the award
• Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and business as evidenced by prior course work and/or work experience
• Clear evidence that goals and a plan for achieving those goals, both personal and professional, have been established
• Financial need

Award: Varies by scholarship

THE UTAH INDEPENDENT AGENTS SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UIA Scholarship Application*
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a senior in a Utah high school
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be active in extra-curricular activities through school, church, community, or work
• Financial need will be considered

Award: $500 – $3,000 (minimum of 3 awards; 13 were awarded in 2024)
*Mail application and supporting documents to Utah Independent Agents, P.O. Box 702869, West Valley City, UT 84170 (application must be postmarked by April 1, 2024)

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY: DREAM WEBER PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Weber State: Dream Weber Program (apply using Scholarship Universe)
Priority Admissions Deadline: December 5, 2025
FAFSA Priority Deadline: April 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Be a legal Utah resident
• Be admitted to Weber State University
• Have a household income of $50,000 or less beginning Fall 2026
• Qualify for federal Pell Grant funds (must complete the FAFSA)
• Be a full-time undergraduate student with less than 150 credit hours

Award: Tuition & Fees for the 2026-2027 school year

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY - JACK TERRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 6, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior

• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA

• Must have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education

• To apply, please answer the prompt: Tell us how Jack Terry's story inspires you. What adversity have you overcome in your life and what have you learned from it? How will you use your studies to give back to society?

• Must submit a headshot.

Award: $1,500

BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: BYU Management Society Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 14, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior and resident in Salt Lake, Davis, Summit, Morgan, Weber, or Tooele County
• Must graduate high school in the spring of 2026 and plan to attend your first year of college by the fall of 2026*
• Must show recent community service, leadership, and extracurricular activities
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university, including trade/technical schools, within the state of Utah or an LDS Church college on a full-time basis
• Do NOT need to be a BYU student or LDS
• This scholarship may be deferred for religious or military service

Award: $500-$5,000 (depending on need and merit)

UNCF STEM SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UNCF STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be African American
• Must be a high school senior
• Be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or national of the United States
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
• Pursued a rigorous course of study in high school in math and science courses, including pre-calculus
• Have demonstrated financial and unmet need as measured by the student’s college or university
• Show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue STEM majors, including biological/life sciences, physics, chemistry, computer science/engineering, information sciences, engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical), mathematics
• Be enrolled for the first time at a U.S.-located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma while taking college-level courses) in the fall as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student

Award: up to $25,000

SKECHERS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Skechers Financial Hardship Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a High school senior planning to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical, or nursing school for full-time study
• Must be in good standing with your current high school
• Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of your junior year of high school
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have demonstrated financial need
• Students may only receive one scholarship from Skechers

Award: $5,000 (15 awards)

OLENE S. WALKER TRANSITION TO ADULT LIVING SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Olene S. Walker TAL Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Criteria:

• For students transitioning out of Utah state foster care or the unaccompanied refugee minor program
• Submit documentation from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or the Utah Refugee Minor Program to verify eligibility for the scholarship
• Be younger than 26 years old at the time of initial application
• Be admitted to a Utah System of Higher Education institution, including Applied Technology Centers (ATCs) and Skill Centers
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident as well as a Utah resident
• Submit the FAFSA form and qualify for a Pell Grant (the scholarship committee may review the circumstances of applicants who do not qualify for a Pell Grant and waive the requirement in specific instances)

Award: $5,500 (for full-time enrollment), $4,120 (for 3/4 time enrollment), and $2,750 (for part-time enrollment); scholarship is renewable

SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Shawn Carter Scholarship Application
Applications Open: April 1, 2026
Deadline: April 30, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be a high school senior and 25 years old or younger
• Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need (On average, selected applicants have an annual household adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less)
• Must be pursuing your first undergraduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution
• For students from all backgrounds and have a compelling desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal, socio-economic setbacks, including teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, and homelessness

Award: $2,500

NATIONAL TONGAN AMERICAN SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Application: National Tongan American Society Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be Tongan-American
• Must include a cover letter that demonstrates your qualifications, how you plan to use the scholarship, extracurricular activities and any special recognition and awards
• Must include your SAR report from the FAFSA

Award: $500-$1000

THE CAMERON IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP (Class of 2027)
Application: The Cameron Impact Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 12 pm MT or when 3,000 eligible applications are reached
Criteria:

• Maintain a minimum, cumulative, unweighted GPA of a 3.7/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies
• Be a full citizen of the United States of America
• Be in the high school graduating Class of 2026, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study towards a degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation
• Show proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic minded arenas
• Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship are required to attend an annual Awards Ceremony for the duration of the Scholarship, which is held in different cities each year

Award: Full tuition scholarship for 4 years (10-15 awards)

UMPS CARE CHARITIES ALL-STAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UMPS CARE Charities All-Star Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen (13)
• Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA Application
• Must be incoming or current college students, age 21 or younger at the time that the application is submitted, accepted to or attending an accredited college or university located in the United States
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Award: $10,000

GAME CHANGERS SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Game Changers Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 23, 2025 at 10 pm MT
Criteria:

• Be enrolled or accepted part-time or full-time during the 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited, non-profit college, university, technical, or vocational institution
• Pursue a business-related, sciences, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate
• Have a high school or college cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 as determined by the transcript
• Be a 1st generation college student
• Have unmet financial need as determined by the FAFSA Submission Summary

Award: $2,000

OPB FOUNDATION STEM TO FLOWERS SCHOLARSHIP (Senior girls)
Application: STEM to Flowers Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:  

• Must currently be a female high-school senior/college freshman
• Must be from a low income household earning a combined income that is less than $45,000.00 a year
• Must be in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at a college or university
• Must be pursuing a degree with a major in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics) field

Award: $500

OPB FOUNDATION BE A RISING BUD SCHOLARSHIP (Senior girls)
Application: Be a Rising Bud Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:  

• Must currently be a female high-school senior/college freshman
• Must be from a low income household earning a combined income that is less than $45,000.00 a year
• Must be in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at a college or university
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the areas listed below:
  • Applied Arts (Creative Literature/Writing, Decorative Art, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design)
  • Cinematic Arts (Animation, Audio/Sound, Film-Making) 
  • Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Step, Theater)
  • Visual Arts (Animation, Architecture, Audio/Sound, Ceramics, Computer Art, Crafts, Design, Drawing, Filmmaking, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Video, Visual Communications)

Award: $500

OPB FOUNDATION FULLY BLOOMED SCHOLARSHIP (Senior girls)
Application: Fully Bloomed Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 3 pm MT
Criteria:  

• Must have a high-school degree
• Must be from a low-income household earning a combined income that is less than $45,000.00 a year
• Must be in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at a college or university, or be in pursuit of a certification from a trade school and/or post–secondary education

Award: $500

HORATIO ALGER CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: June 5, 2026
Criteria:

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
• Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
• Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
• May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
• Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $100,000 or less)
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a United States citizen

Award: $2,500 (300 awards) (funds may be used for tuition, childcare, transportation, equipment, supplies, or other related costs)

YOUNG WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Young Women in STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: June 10, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be high school graduate
• Must be female
• Must be low-income
• Must be a pursuing a degree in STEM

Award: $5,000 (3 awards)

GATES SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Gates Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior
• Must be from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Must be Pell-eligible
• Must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university
• Proof of tribal enrollment will be required

Award: $200,000 (300 awards)

ERIC W. LARSON MEMORIAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP (Senior girls)
Application: Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship Application
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a female high school student 
• Must be BIPOC
• Planning to be a STEM major including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Engineering, .Earth sciences, Health sciences (studies that focus on research based on biological sciences, rather than on the study of the treatment or practice of medicine.), Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics)
• Must have financial need
• To apply, tell us about your background, any challenges you have faced, how you have overcome these difficulties, why you’re passionate about your chosen field in STEM, and what impact you will make through your future career

Award: $10,000

DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: Daniels Fund Scholarship Application
Application Open: September 15, 2025
Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 4 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must be a resident of CO, NM, UT, or WY
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required)
• Must demonstrate financial need through Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less on the 2024 federal tax return (more if there are additional dependents)

Award:

• Full Cost of Attendance if attending a partner school within the region (schools in Utah are Southern Utah University and Weber State University) and a laptop
• $7,500 annually for schools within the region outside of partnership agreements and a laptop
• Up to $25,000 a year for schools outside of the region and a laptop

*This application takes time to complete! Do not wait until the last minute to apply. See Mrs. Welch in the Counseling Center for more information.

THE COOKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Seniors)
Application: The Cooke College Scholarship Application
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Criteria:

• Any student graduating from a US high school in spring 2025
• Applicants intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026
• Applicants must earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above
• Applications must demonstrate unmet financial need with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000

Award: Amount varies by student, based on the cost of attendance and amounts of other scholarships or grants a recipient will receive (maximum is $55,000 per year)

GREENHOUSE SCHOLAR (Seniors)
Application: Greenhouse Scholar Application
Deadline: November 13, 2025
Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, or select counties in California (Los Angeles County, Riverside County, or Orange County)
• Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
• Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)
• Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community

Award: Up to $5,000

THE JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD (9th-12th)
Application: The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Application
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Criteria:

• Any students who are classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college
• Applicants must demonstrate: Strong musical commitment, unmet financial need, educational engagement, and strength of character

Award:

• Up to $10,000 to apply toward instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, or other music-related needs
• Participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab (includes appearance on NPR’s From the Top)

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FOR UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: UofU For Utah Scholarship Application
Admissions Deadline: December 1, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must have a 3.20 cumulative high school GPA
• Must complete the FAFSA and be a Pell Grant recipient
• Must maintain full-time status

Award: Full tuition and fees, renewable for up to 8 semesters

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY T-BIRD PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU T-Bird Promise Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
This scholarship can award up to the full tuition for the academic year. This scholarship is renewable for 8 academic semesters as long as you maintain a 2.0 GPA, complete 70% of your courses, and are a full time student.
Criteria:

• Complete the FAFSA application to determine maximum eligibility, and for the EFC to be reviewed
• You must not have a full-tuition scholarship or award on your account
• You must be enrolled as a main campus student taking in person courses
• You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program of study
• Write a short essay explaining why you need the funding, and discuss your background

Award: Varies

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY THOR'S PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: SUU Thor's Pledge Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Criteria:

• Must be a Utah resident
• Must be an incoming student for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12+ credits per semester)
• Must be a degree seeking student in the Main Campus (Face to Face Instruction)
• Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA
• Must be eligible for the Pell Grant through FAFSA or have a household income of $65,000 or less reported through the FAFSA

Award: Up to full tuition

THE HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: The Hagan Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district
• Must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Must enroll at an eligible* four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation (*Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah Valley University, Utah State University, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Idaho)
• Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule in college
• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until commencement of the 2026 fall semester in college
• Applicant’s adjusted gross household income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceed $100,000

Award: Up to $7,500 per semester, $1,000 for college essentials, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account funds, up to $8,000 for study abroad, opportunity to apply for Hagan Graduate Scholarship (up to 4 additional semesters of up to $7,500 per semester)

KIDS' CHANCE OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors) 
Application: Kids' Chance of Utah Scholarship Application
Deadline: December 31, 2025 at 9:59 pm MT
Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior who is a child of workers that have been seriously injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease
• Must be a resident of Utah
• Must demonstrate financial need

Award: up to $4,500