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Scholarships


Students, it is crucial that you apply for scholarships.

Search for available scholarships around the beginning of your senior year of high school, if not sooner. Most scholarship application deadlines fall between October and March.

Every student who is applying for scholarships should do 3 things:

  1. Apply for scholarships that are available through the specific schools you are interested in. Every college has a scholarship page that explains the scholarships available through the school. This goes for the college as a whole and colleges as in the departments within the college (Math, Science, Behavioral Science, etc.) 
  2. Write a powerful generic essay! Many scholarships are available for writing an essay. Rather than write a million essays, write one essay that is excellent and then adapt it to the specific requirements of the scholarship. Many of them require similar key points as part of the essay
  3. Do a scholarship search and see what other scholarships you should apply for. Ask your school counselor what scholarships previous students have been awarded. If someone from your school got the scholarship before that can increase the odds that it is a legitimate scholarship. See below for ideas for scholarship searching.

Sterling Scholar A Sterling Scholar is a high school senior who is publicly recognized and awarded for the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship in the State of Utah. Applications must be submitted to Kelly Jones by Tuesday, Sept 20th, 2022 at 3 pm.

For more information:

Scholarships

Nursing:

Some students choose to earn their Registered Nurse credentials from an associates degree program at a community college. These students may choose to further their education, in the form of a BSN or MSN program. Working as a registered nurse (RN) is a rewarding career with a bright future. If you love your job taking care of patients, then you’re in the right place. But if you want more professional opportunities, would like to advance your education, or need a higher salary, consider getting a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN). If you are an RN with an associates degree or diploma and want to go to graduate school, an RN to Master of Science in nursing (MSN) may be a good fit.

All Nursing Schools is an additional resource to check out the upcoming trends in the Nursing field and also explore universities offering RN, BSN, and MSN degrees.

Engineering:

The National Society of Professional Engineers offers scholarship opportunities and other student resources.

 

Medical School:

The Association of American Medical Colleges has a website for Aspiring Doctors. This website is designed to help students understand the different career paths within the medical field, what it takes to earn admission into a medical school, and how to pay for it.

 

Law School:

The Law School Admission Council is committed to easing the Law School admission process for prospective students.

 

Need help selecting a major or finding the right college fit for you? Click here

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Private Scholarships

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Other Scholarship Options

UCAS Scholarship List- Utah County Academy of Science has listed over 60 different scholarships that are always being updated, this could be a great place to start looking!

Quest Bridge- For low income, high achieving students. 

Opportunity Scholarship

New Century Scholarship - For students who earn their Associates Degree before graduating high school. For additional information call (801)321-7221

Daniels Scholarship- For high school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

 

 

Utah College/University Scholarship Websites

UVU Scholarships- Information regarding scholarships through Utah Valley University.
BYU Scholarships- Information regarding scholarships through Brigham Young University.
U of U Scholarships- Information regarding scholarships through the University of Utah.
Westminster Scholarships- Information regarding scholarships through Westminster College.
USU Scholarships- Information regarding scholarships through Utah State University.

 

Out of State College Websites

University of California's - provides admission requirements for freshman applicants and is also the portal for students to begin their application process. The UC system features ten universities throughout the state of California.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. It’s the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and its mission is to offer scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine. Learn more.

UNDERGRADUATE/ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP DUE MARCH 1st 

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Processed Monthly. Apply anytime.

 

Utah Boys State

The Boys State program is a nationwide summer youth educational program that will take place June 12-17, 2022 on the Weber State University Campus. Join together to participate in a practical work-shop of self-government at the city, county and state level. You will get three semester hours of elective political science credit, transferable to nearly every college or university in the country, and scholarship opportunities.

Eligibility: Boys that demonstrate good citizenship in their school/community; have a 2.0 GPA and have completed their Junior year and have at least one semester of their senior year left to complete.

Registration Closes April 16th 2023

 

CTE Scholarships

Utah high school seniors, now is the time to apply for a CTE Scholarship and Tuition Award. Last year, 293 high school seniors applied for a CTE Scholarship and Tuition Award, with 117 applicants receiving a college scholarship to a Utah public college or university, for up to one year’s tuition.
Who is eligible?
> Students seeking a one year certificate, or a two year associate or technical degree. OR
> Students seeking to be a teacher in a CTE area (four year program).

How to apply? Log on to UtahCTE.org for the scholarship application.

Registration is closed for the current school year

 

Pearson Butler Reimbursement

Instead of awarding scholarships based on grades, extracurricular involvements, or athletic ability, we award scholarships to recipients who have faced and overcome difficult challenges. The program is designed to benefit students who may not have access to the same resources as their peers but have worked hard to pursue higher education opportunities. To enter, write a two-page essay on the theme, "How I Overcame a Trial in My Life and How I am Using that Experience to Further Success in My Life." Email a PDF of you essay to scholarship@pearsonbutler.com with the subject: "Scholarship Essay - [your name and school]". Chosen students are awarded $1,000.

Deadline is April 7, 2023

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. FAFSA helps students receive more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year. The FAFSA application becomes available on January 1st and should be completed by senior students and their parents. Parents of seniors are encouraged to do their tax returns as soon as possible as this will assist them with the completion of the FAFSA. FAFSA is FREE. You should not be paying money to apply for financial aid.

Student Athletes

Student athletes at Summit Academy who want to continue their involvement in athletics at a college or university need to build a NCAA Clearinghouse profile. This is done through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Some colleges and universities belong to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Concurrent Enrollment

Save money by taking college classes in high school. See more information about SLCC Concurrent Enrollment.

CTE Scholarships & Tuition Awards

It's that time of year again. The CTE Scholarships &Tuition Awards are LIVE!

You may access the scholarship application at https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/scholarshipsawards?mid=3119&tid=2.

We have a total of 85 scholarships to award to students who are a graduating senior or will be eligible to graduate before September 1, 2023! All applications will be submitted electronically using the Adobe Sign platform. Please pay special attention to the following items as you help students fill out this application.

  • Pay close attention to the Application Scoring and Preparation tab. This information lets students know how the application is graded and what essay questions need to be answered during the application process. It would be proactive for students to type their answers to the essay questions in a Word document and save the document. When filling out the application, students can then copy/paste their answers into the application.
  • Make sure students have 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. It would be wise if students had all documentation saved to a folder on the desktop or a storage device. This will allow for easy upload to the application. The documents required for the application are:

  • Please review the webinar from October 31, that talks about how to access the application and how to submit. You can review the webinar anytime at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Z8UWRuSMc

All applications are due electronically on January 27, 2023. No application will be considering for review if submitted past this date. If you have any questions regarding the CTE scholarship and Tuition Awards, please don't hesitate to contact Ashley Higgs at ashley.higgs@schools.utah.gov.