Monday, August 31, 2020

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines, Enrichment Opportunities, and Important Deadlines

Key:
Local/Less Competitive
Financial Need
Minority
Enrichment Opportunity


On-going      Student Internships for Cache & Logan High Schools
Juniors and Seniors
Earn school credit towards high school graduation through several Student Internships. For more information contact Sherry Crosbie (sherry.crosbie@ccsdut.org) for Ridgeline students and Angie Meacham (angie.meacham@ccsdut.org) for Mountain Crest students.
For more information visit www.cvinternships.loganschools.org

On-going      Army ROTC (Nursing) @Weber State University
Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship, along with financial assistance for housing, books, fees, and a monthly stipend. The program helps you gain practical nursing experience and become an expert in military science. Must be a U.S. citizen, 2.5 GPA, 19 ACT, under 30 years old, medically and morally qualified (no felonies).
For additional information visit https://www.weber.edu/rotc, https://goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

On-going      Zion’s Pays for A’s 
7th - 12th Grades
Students bring their most recent report card with at least one "A" grade, and provide the Zion's Bank representative with the student's name, grade, phone number, school name and city. To be considered for the sweepstakes. There will be two separate prize drawings. In March 2020 and in again in September 2020 a random drawing will be held for $500.

Ongoing        Code to Success Online Program    Registration open now
Utah Students
Code to Success is an incredible program. Silicon Slopes is proud to support the important work they're doing to close the talent gap in Utah and to ensure every student in Utah has access to the opportunity that exists in technology. For Utah students, our Summer Code to Success Program will take place June 15-July 23, 2020. Registration open now. 

September 24         Reach KFC Employee Educational Grant Program
Seniors
The REACH Educational Grant Program help employees at participating KFC U.S. restaurants pursue their dreams of going to college. Employees of any age, any position, pursuing any degree can receive money to help them attend the accredited four-year or two-year college of their choice. 2.5 GPA or higher. Awards from $2000 to $3000. Two chances to apply: March 26, 2020 deadline and September 24, 2020 deadline. 
For more information visit www.kfcfoundation.org/ourprograms/














SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT DEADLINES

CENTENNIAL (EARLY GRADUATION) SCHOLARSHIP
For students who graduate early from high school and enrolls in college
Pays up to $1000 of your first year of college. Student must work closely with their school counselor to be eligible for this award.
For more information, visit: https://schools.utah.gov/curr/earlycollege?mid=1354&tid=4

WELLS FARGO/COLLEGE STEPS PROGRAM
Seniors
By registering online (free) you become eligible to win one of 20-$1,000 scholarships. Random drawings throughout the year. This program is designed to give students a head start on planning for college.

UPROMISE
Upromise is a service that bring together America's leading companies, top investment firms and tax advantages to help families save more for college.
Register online (free) at www.upromise.com

GOLDEN SPIKE "TEENAGER OF THE MONTH"
Seniors
One $100 award given every month in northern Utah. Achievement, character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship. Applications are due by the 25th of each month. October through April.
Applications in student file and due to Tara Johnson, Counselor (Ridgeline) or Angela Wood, Counselor (Mountain Crest). Ask Tara or Angela about application.

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE) PROGRAM
Allows Utah students to attend certain colleges and universities in other WICHE states @ 150% of resident tuition rates rather than at the full nonresident tuition rate.
If you have questions refer towww.wiche.edu/sep/wue

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs. The Legion also publishes a valuable resource in “Need a Lift?” – a comprehensive guide to seeking and obtaining scholarships.
For more information go to www.NeedALift.org

THE HELEN ABBOTT FUND
Seniors
The Helen Abbott Fund provides a one-time financial award to aid a member or nonmember in a financial emergency or to support their educational pursuit in a degree or certification program at a Utah post-secondary institution. The recipient must be a Utah resident and be recommended by a Utah P.E.O. chapter. The current maximum grant is $1,500.
Application and information at www.peoutah.org or for Mountain Crest and Ridgeline students, contact Paula Zsiray (P.E.O. member) at pzsiray@gmail.com.

THE CAROLE PUTNAM FUND
Seniors
The Carole Putnam Fund provides a one-time scholarship to a woman who is seeking education not part of a degree program at a Utah educational facility. The applicant must have a realistic educational goal and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a Utah resident and be recommended by a Utah P.E.O. chapter. The scholarship amount varies. Application and information at www.peoutah.org 
For Mountain Crest and Ridgeline students, contact Paula Zsiray (P.E.O. member) at pzsiray@gmail.com.

FUTURES THROUGH TRAINING-UTAH FARMWORKER PROGRAM
The National Farm worker Jobs Program is available to farm workers and their dependents and offers FREE Education, Career Development training, Career Advancement training, and Support Services for participants. To qualify for the program a participant must be low income, have the legal right to work in the U.S., and either work more than 1/2 their time or get more than 1/2 their income from farm work or be the dependent of someone who does.
For more information visit www.FuturesThroughTraining.org

COTTEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 
Senior Women
Cottey College has a focus on women's leadership and social responsibility which makes Cottey ideal for ambitious girls and women to succeed. High school girls should have a minimum grade point average of 2.6 and a 21 ACT score. Institutional scholarships available include merit, need-based, athletic, and fine arts.

Application for admissions can be found at www.cottey.edu/admission/apply. P.E.O. scholarships available. Paula Zsiray (P.E.O. member) <pzsiray@gmail.com>.