Scholarships

Sons of Utah Pioneers

2023 Scholarship Application Instructions  -  REVISED 3/10/23

 

 

The Cedar City Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will award scholarships varying from $500 to $2,000 according to the number of scholarships awarded and compatibility to Sons of Utah Pioneer's mission.

  1. Attend an Iron County area school: i.e., Canyon View High School, Cedar City High School, Parowan High School, a charter school, or a home school in Iron County.

  2. Be admitted to an institution of higher learning that matches and supports the educational goals of the applicant.

  3. Submit one letter of recommendation from a family member demonstrating character and service to family or community. (Grandparent, parent, guardian, uncle or aunt)

  4. Submit two letters from nonrelatives demonstrating outstanding character, service and scholarship.

  5. Submit self description of evidence of community and school service.

  6. Write and submit an essay with maximum of six hundred words, of a historical person, event or ancestor that has impacted Utah.

  7. If the winning applicant plans to serve a mission, enter military service, or delay entering college for another SUP board-approved reason, the scholarship will be held for a maximum of two years.

  8. Scholarship recipients will be asked to make a short presentation to SUP members during or following their first year of higher education.

  9. Applications must include applicant’s permanent contact information, including: address, phone number, and email address.

 

 

*Applications must be received by April 24, 2023.

 

 

Please send application by mail or email to:
Burke Hamilton
1131 E. Nichols Canyon Road
Cedar City, UT 84721
Cell:    (626) 786-7450
 E-mail:   burkeh333@msn.com

Quell Foundation Scholarships March 14th https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/

Junior Golf Scholarship March 15th https://www.elks1743.com/junior-golf.html

Cliff Jones Memorial Bowling March 15th https://www.elks1743.com/cliff-jones-memorial.html

AHLA Foundation March 15th https://www.ahlafoundation.org/academic-scholarships

Qualified Hardware's Dedicated Students March 15th https://www.qualifiedhardware.com/scholarship/

Leadership Excellence Scholarship March 16th https://www.pwm-law.com/scholarship

ChubbyBubbyBear Scholarship March 29th https://chubbybubbybear.com/pages/scholarship

Because College is Expensive March 31st https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/

Key Thinkers Scholarship March 31st https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship/

Stossel Essay Contest March 31st https://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay-contest/

Too Cool for School March 31st https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school/

Stossel Video Contest March 31st https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-contest/

SkillPointe Foundation Tech March 31st https://www.myscholarship.app/skillpointefoundation

Teen's Alzheimer's April 1st https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/alzheimers-awareness-scholarship/

Rhodes Trust Scholarship Deadline: October 3rd https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/office-of-the-american-secretary/application-overview/united-states-information/

Daniels Fund Scholarship Deadline: October 15th
https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/daniels-scholarship-program/overview

Women in STEM Scholarship Deadline: October 15th
https://www.polychemistry.com/scholarship/

Heisman HS Scholarship Deadline: October 18th
https://www.heismanscholarshipapplication.com/menu-home.aspx?comp_id=E5AE44FB-D4CA-46A9-BC21-B973FAE2031C

Coca-Cola Scholars Deadline: October 31st https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship Deadline: October 31st
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Voice of Democracy Deadline: October 31st
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Deadline: November 1st
https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-register/

Scholarship Criteria

Qualified Utah Students may apply for a $1,000 scholarship as a 2022 high school graduate from a Utah public, privat or charter high school OR a continuing student attending a two- or four-year public or private not-for-profit institution of higher education in the state of Utah to support the completion of their degree.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • Self identify as African American/Black

  • Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale)

  • be enrolled in a full-time program(minimum 12 credit hours) at an accredited Utah-based college, university, or an institution of equivalent accreditation for the 2022-2023 academic year

www.utahdst.org

Utah Farm Workers Scholarship

The National Farmworker Jobs Program is available to farmworkers and their dependents and offers FREE Education, Career Development Training, Career Advancement Training, and Support Services for participants.

Our Case Managers work with participants to prepare them for career advancement including job readiness training, resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills, and job searching skills. Futures Through Training has operated this program since 1992 and is adept at guiding participants through the process of attaining skills and looking for work.

Education support can range from basic skills tutoring, ESL classes, and GED classes, to assist with college tuition, books, and supplies. If formal education is not what they are currently pursuing, we also support training to attain skills and credentials in areas such as Commercial Truck Driving, Manufacturing skills, Construction skills, Medical Assistance credentials, and other vocational skills.

To qualify for the program, a participant must be an agriculture worker or a dependent, be low income, have the legal right to work in the United States, and have worked in agriculture within the last two years.

Here is a video to promote our program https://youtu.be/BfRt3MyjCXw.

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Utah Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” Scholarship

The  Utah Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” Scholarship program is offering

two $6,500 scholarship awards and six $1,500 scholarship awards to 8 local high school students – students simply have to write about “What Drives You?” – no grade point or test score requirements!

Students attending high school in Utah can apply directly online NOW at: https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm  

Program Overview:

  • Eight finalists will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays submitted.   (there are two categories:  Already licensed teen drivers & driver’s ed students) . Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a 1-2 minute video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc.  The overall  $6,500 scholarship winner, in each category,  will be chosen from these videos.  Last year’s scholarship winners and the videos they submitted are posted on our site!

Deadline is:  March 14th, 2022

McCormick & Murphy P.C. Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and current college students who are planning on entering the law field. We understand how difficult it can be to pay for college and law school, and we want to help someone afford a better education

More information:

$500 (One-time award)
Due April 30, 2021
Must be attending a 4-yr college/university or 2-yr community college for Fall 2021
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted

https://www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship

UServe Utah Youth Council
(Looks great on resume, not a scholarship)

UServeUtah, the State’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, is currently recruiting students aged 16+ to serve on the UServeUtah Youth Council. The UServeUtah Youth Council meets once a month (held virtually), to learn leadership skills, assist in policy making and programming decisions for getting youth in Utah engaged in their communities, and to plan community projects. Past projects have included recycling initiatives, providing support for refugee students, planting a community garden, and more! Council members receive a certificate and letter of thanks from the Lt. Governor of Utah, and a letter of recommendation that can be used for higher education applications or future employment upon the conclusion of their term on the council.

We are accepting applications now through April 19th, and those selected will serve from September of 2021 through July of 2022

Apply Now

Mountain West Center at Utah State University scholarships

The Mountain West Center at Utah State University has two scholarships for high school seniors.  The deadline for application is May 10, 2021. The forms and information needed to apply for the African American Leadership Award and the Conway B. and Elaine W. Sonne Scholarship can be found on the Mountain West Center website, www.mountainwest.usu.edu, under scholarships.

Please feel free to contact the Mountain West Center with any additional questions at mwc@usu.edu or call 435-797-0299.

Utah Jazz Scholarship

For every Jazz win during the 2020-21 season, the Utah Jazz are providing a full, four-year scholarship to an underrepresented student of color enrolling as a freshman for the 2021-22 school year. The first 30 scholarships, representing the team’s first 30 wins this season, will be awarded to students starting school in the fall of 2021. All remaining scholarships that result from additional wins this season will be awarded beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.

What does the scholarship cover?

The award will cover up to the full cost of attendance — including tuition, books, fees, and room and board — for each recipient’s full undergraduate education at one of six universities in the state of Utah.

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2021  Here is the website and application link.

  1. Graduate of a Utah high school

  2. Person of color

  3. Preference given to those with demonstrated financial need (regardless of FAFSA eligibility)

  4. Preference given to first-generation college students

  5. Incoming freshman enrolling as a full-time student for the 2021-2022 school year

  6. Admission to one of the six listed Utah universities: Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, and/or Utah Valley University

Injury Doctor Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and current college students who are planning on entering the medical field. We understand how difficult it can be to pay for college and medical school, and we want to help someone afford a better education.

$1,000 (One-time award)
Due June 30, 2021
Must be attending a 4-yr college/university or 2-yr community college
for Spring 2021.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted

You can view the scholarship and other pertinent information here:
https://www.injuredcalltoday.com/#scholarship-application

You can learn about the winner of the 2020 Injury Doctor Scholarship here:
https://www.injuredcalltoday.com/scholarship-winner-2020/

City Property Management HOA Service Scholarship

This scholarship is available to any High School senior nationwide.

Our Deadline:
July 31, 2021

Award Amount:
$1000

Application:
https://www.cityproperty.com/phoenix#scholarship

UACD Auxiliary Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any high school senior in Beaver, Garfield, Washington, Iron, or Kane County pursuing an agriculture or natural resource field. This is a $1,000 cash scholarship that the recipient can use for books, rent, etc.
Deadline for applications in May 7, 2021.

Scholarship Application

Treasure Valley Family Medicine 2021 Primary Care Scholarship

The Treasure Valley Family Medicine 2021 Primary Care Scholarship is intended for Mountain West residents and recognizes outstanding children of U.S. military active duty or U.S. veterans who demonstrate thoughtful insight and solutions regarding U.S. medicine. A $2,000 scholarship for post high school education will be awarded to the top essay on “how can we improve primary care medicine in the USA?” Child must be a legal dependent of a parent who has served, reside in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming or Colorado, be a high school senior between the ages of 15 and 19 at the time of submission, and provide proof of age and “military brat” status.

Apply here: https://www.tvfammed.com/#form

Cedar City Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers

Offering two (2) $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors this spring.

Applications will be due by April 15, 2021

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Anxiety Scholarship

We’re an adolescent mental health facility specializing in anxiety and depression. We teach resilience skills to create stronger families and stronger futures.

Last year we had great success with the Anxiety Scholarship program. It’s a $1000 video contest where high school seniors can submit a video about how anxiety holds them back in life.

We had about 24 applicants last year. With the CDC reporting that over 32% of kids today have anxiety, we’re offering the scholarship again hopefully to reach more of Utah’s students and promote mental health. Here are the website and poster.

https://www.lifelaunchcenters.com/scholarship/

An American Legion Youth Program

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The College Board partners with scholarship providers connected to the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10. Through these partners, students can access over $300 million in scholarship awards. Learn more at psat.org/scholarships.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): Phase I of the 2021-22 HSF Scholar Application is now open!

We invite you to share this news with your networks and community.

  • Every year, HSF selects approximately 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants.

  • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.

  • Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners.

  • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences, including the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media and Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium.

  • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards over $30 million in scholarships annually. Depending upon available funds, scholarships can range from $500–$5,000 and are awarded directly to eligible HSF Scholars.

Deadline: February 15, 2021, 5 p.m. PT

Important Information

  • It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete Phase I of the HSF Scholar Application.

  • No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I.

Eligibility

  • Must be of Hispanic heritage, a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA

  • Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students

  • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit four-year university or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2021-22 academic year

  • Submit the FAFSA® or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

To learn more, visit HSF.net and create a MyHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Application.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES FROM Jan 31-MAR 30 (2020-2021)

Nitro scholarship – $2,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States and carry a GPA of at least 2.5.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php

ExploraVision Student Awards – $10,000 – 40 Awards (Deadline: February 8, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • All entrants must be United States citizens or legal residents, living within the United States, U.S. Territories and enrolled full-time in a public, private or home school.

  • Students must be no older than 21 years of age.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9625/exploravision_awards_scholarship.php

Davidson Fellows Scholarships – $50,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: February 10, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Applicants must be 18 or younger as of the application deadline to be eligible.

  • Have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8804/davidsonfellowsscholarships_scholarship.php

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship – $50,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: February 16, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be graduating high school seniors who plans to enroll as a full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.

  • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% if their class.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon_a_rich_memorial_scholarship_scholarship.php

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships – $10,000 – 3 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a senior in high school in the United States.

  • Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships_scholarship.php

Women’s Cyber Security Scholarships – $6,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: February 22, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.

  • Be a senior in high school with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13483/women_s_cyber_security_scholarships_scholarship.php

Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship – $1,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a woman planning on studying agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13237/daughters_of_american_agriculture_scholarship_scholarship.php

Scholarship for Journalism Diversity – $8,500 – 1 Award (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better who is preparing to enter collage and intends to become a journalist who will bring diversity to U.S. journalism

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12777/scholarship_for_journalism_diversity_scholarship.php

American Chemical Society Scholars Program – $5,000 – 350 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9137/american_chemical_society_scholars_program_scholarship.php

Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship – $8,000 – 6 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be currently in high school or college.

  • Be attending a College or University in the fall of 2021.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12245/project_yellow_light_scholarships_sholarship.php

SEG Scholarship – $10,000 – 150 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a high school senior planning to attend college next year

  • Be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9766/seg_scholarships_scholarship.php

Microsoft Disability Scholarship – $20,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a current high school senior with living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other diability.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12198/microsoft_disability_scholarship_scholarship.php

Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship – $20,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be a high school senior accepted to an accredited four-year college, university, or equivalent.

  • Be from a Low-income household.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12089/beyond_the_boroughs_national_scholarship_scholarship.php

BMW Engineering Scholarship – $6,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT 1 or composite ACT scores.

  • Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9982/bmw_engineering_scholarship_scholarship.php

Odenza marketing Group Scholarship  – $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: March 30, 2021)

Eligibility includes:

  • Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, 2021

Applications at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9919/odenza_marketing_group_scholarship_scholarship.php

Student-View Scholarship

The 2021 Student_View Scholarship Program is offering $13,000 worth of scholardships to highschool seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:

  • one $5,000 scholarship

  • Three $1,000 scholarships

  • Ten $500 scholarships

It’s quick and easy to apply:

  • No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average

  • No essay required

  • No lengthy application forms

  • No application fees

Simply Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2021.

Don’t wait. The scholarship deadline is April 22, 2021.

Just a reminder the CTE Tuition Awards and Scholarship applications are due electronically by Friday, January 29, 2021. This year we have a total of 113 scholarships to award to the amazing students of CTE in Utah! Just a few tips and tricks to help students complete the application process.

Please make sure students have the following documentation, prior to filling out the application:

  • Signed Media Release Form.

  • Letter of Recommendation, CTE Teacher.

  • Letter of Recommendation, Other.

  • CTE Career Pathway

  • Signed, Unofficial Transcript(s) with All CTE Courses Highlighted.

  • All industry and CTE Skill Certificates earned.

 

Please make sure students also have the short answer questions completed prior to filling out the application:

  • Describe the related Work-Based Learning (WBL) experience you had during high school (grades 9-12). [4 Points Possible]

  • If you participated in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) during high school, explain what leadership and workplace skills you developed and explain how it benefited you in your career preparation. For example, workplace skills could include accountability, communication, critical thinking, dependability, problem solving, teamwork, etc. [4 Points Possible]

  • What other leadership, citizenship, and/or service experiences did you participate in during high school (grades 9-12)? [4 Points Possible]

  • Outline and discuss your educational and occupational timeline and plan. [4 Points Possible]

  • Reflecting on your high school years (grades 9-12), how did CTE courses you completed prepare you for life after high school? What advantages did they provide for your college and career plans? [2 Points Possible]

  • What advice would you offer to future students about taking CTE courses during high school? [2 Points Possible]

  • Was there an educator (teacher, counselor, administrator) who was especially influential in your career choice? If so, who? What did they do to help you? [2 Points Possible]

 

If students need a guide to filling out the application, please refer them to the webinar we did with school staff to go through the application process, answer questions, etc. You can find the webinar here.

 

If you or your students have any questions regarding the scholarship, please make sure to check out the CTE Scholarship website.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES FROM DEC 31-FEB 1 (2020-2021)

  1. DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship – $ 1,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2021)
    Eligibility includes:

American Indian Graduate Center

American Indian Graduate Center provides up to $30,000 in scholarships per student per year and supports Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in the United States. It offers more than 20 scholarship opportunities, plus a comprehensive array of academic and support services for students to utilize throughout their entire academic journey. From completing financial aid applications to creating a study plan to thriving on campus, students can rely on American Indian Graduate Center as a guide every step of the way.

Check out the center’s scholarships as well as its student resource page to learn more. Have questions? Contact an academic adviser by calling 505-881-4584 or by emailing fellowships@aigcs.org.

APIA Scholars

Based in Washington, D.C., APIA Scholars is the nation’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit provider of college scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to APIA students pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S. accredited college or university.

The scholarship application will close on January 14 at 5 p.m. ET.

For more information on the APIA Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, visit apiascholars.org.

If you have any questions, please contact APIA Scholars at applicant@apiasf.org.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program is designed to empower courageous young leaders of Hispanic heritage. The program helps ensure students achieve their higher education and career goals.

Every year, 10,000 outstanding students are selected as HSF Scholars. While only some will receive HSF scholarships, due to funding limitations, all Scholars have access to HSF’s full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services. HSF Scholar Support Services include mentorship, leadership development, career services, knowledge building, and wellness training. Career services include, but aren’t limited to, access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners.

Scholarship awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected.

To learn more about this scholarship opportunity, please visit hsf.net. This application closes February 15.

Jackie Robinson Foundation

The online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship will be available through February 1, 2021, at jackierobinson.org. More than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of JRF’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a JRF Scholarship is 5 p.m. ET, February 1, 2021.

To see a listing of the queries JRF most often receives, view their frequently asked questions.

To learn more about JRF, please visit their website at jackierobinson.org