Applications and Information Are Available in the Counseling Center

SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

November 15, 2015

APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Soroptomist International of Ogden – Violet Richardson Award.

Eligibility:10th – 12th grade girls

Criteria: This distinctive award recognizes woman between the ages of 14-17 who through volunteer efforts strives to make their community and world a better place. Please visit the counseling center for an application.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: December 1, 2015

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA): Essay Contest

Eligibility:Students in grades 7 – 12

Criteria:350 words or less on “What The United States Flag Stand For.” For more information, please visit or the counseling office.

Award:$10,000

Deadline:December 1, 2015

Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Seniors

Criteria:Student will need to have two letters of recommendation, a completed student achievement section and written essay about a school counselor who has had a positive effect/influence on you and your school success. Applications are available online at Click on “other awards”, fill out and save as a .pdf and upload and submit the application. For question email .

Award:$500

Deadline:December 4, 2015

Young Entrepreneur Foundation

Eligibility: High School Seniors

Criteria:Open to students who are entering their freshman year at an accredited two or four year institution and who owns/operates an established business. Many applicants are from FBLA, FFA, DECA, and/or National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. To apply and for more information visit

Award:$2,000-$15,000

Deadline:October 1-December 18, 2015.

The National Academy of Engineering: EngineerGirl Essay Contest

Eligibility:Boys and Girls in Grades 3-12

Criteria:Submit an essay about how you would protect the environment and the safety, health, and well-being of the public as a responsible engineer. To apply or for more information visit

Award:$500, $250 and $100

Deadline:February 1, 2016 at 6:00 PM EST

BYU Geological Sciences, George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Senior planning on attending BYU

Criteria:Must enroll as a Geology or Earth and Space Education Major. Must be able to maintain a 3.3 or higher at BYU and abide the universities honor code. Must complete an online application at Must also submit high school transcript and 2 letters of recommendations.

Award:$500-$1,000.

Deadline:February 15, 2016

VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship

Eligibility:Must be at least 15 years of age

Criteria: Must be a registered Boy Scout or Girl Scout. Must demonstrate exemplary citizenship in school, scouting, and community. Must have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award.

Award:$1000-$5000

Deadline:March 1, 2016

University of Utah: First Ascent Scholarship

Eligibility:Current high school senior interested in business and planning on applying to the University of Utah

Criteria:Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, official transcript, essays, two letters of recommendation and proof of financial need. To apply visit

Award:Funds may cover unmet tuition need and/or housing

Deadline:March 1, 2016

Weber State University: Richard Richards Ethics Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Senior

Criteria:Must be attending WSU, write a 500-word essay, reference letter and complete an application. Applications are available online at: and click on “scholarships”.

Award:$1,000

Deadline:March 4, 2016

Utah Valley University: Keys to Success Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending UVU

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending UVU. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 8, 2016 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Paul Mitchell Schools: Keys to Success Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending Paul Mitchells Schools

Criteria: Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 8, 2016 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

UTA/Salt Lake Community College: Keys to Success Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending SLCC

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending SLCC. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1,000

Deadline: March 8, 2016 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College: Keys to Success Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending OWATC

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending OWATC. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$500

Deadline: March 8, 2016 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Southern Utah University: Keys to Success Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who have been awarded a “keys to success card” and plan on attending SUU

Criteria: Students must be planning on attending SUU. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. For more information and application material, please visit the counseling center.

Award:$1000

Deadline: March 8, 2016 (Due to Becky Butler in the counseling office)

Jiffy Lube “Teen Driver” Scholarship

Eligibility:Students 16-18 years old enrolled in high school during the 2014-2015 school year.

Criteria: Write a 500 word essay about your goals, drive, and ambition. For more information and to apply visit

Award: First –place winner $5,000, Runner-up $1,500

Deadline:March 25, 2016

The Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents (UAIIA)

Eligibility:Utah high school seniors

Criteria:Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and are active in extra-curricular activities through your school, church, community or work. One scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an insurance career, the others to students pursuing insurance or business degrees. Financial need by applicants may also be considered. Please see the counseling office for application and more information.

Award:$500 - $1,000

Deadline:April 1, 2016

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship

Eligibility: Students 15-17 years old enrolled in Driver’s Ed during the 2014-2015 school year.

Criteria:Write a 500 word essay about your goals, drive, and ambition. For more information and to apply visit

Award: First-place $5,000, Runner-up $1,500

Deadline:April 22, 2016

BigSun Scholarship

Eligibility:High School Senior involved in some sport

Criteria:The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please visit to learn how to apply.

Award:$500

Deadline:June 17, 2016

Governor’s Honors Academy (JUNIORS)

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. The Academy is held at Southern Utah University for 10 days in the summer. Students must have a 3.75 GPA or higher. The cost of the Academy is $850 for all expenses. Those participants who attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to Southern Utah University. For additional information, please visit or call (435) 865-8219. Application deadline to be announced.

Regents’ Scholarship

This scholarship is a great opportunity to become college-ready and earn a scholarship at the same time. To earn the Regents’ Scholarship, you must first complete the following required courses during grades 9-12 by the date of high school graduation: 4 years of English, 4 progressive credit of Mathematics (at minimum, you must complete secondary Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 and one course beyond Math 3), 3.5 credits of Social Science, 3 credits of lab-based Science specifically one each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and 2 progressive credits of the same World Language (other than English) during grade 9-12. The three awards within the Regents’ Scholarship are as follows: Base Award (up to $1,000 one-time payment) – complete the required courses earning a “C” or higher in each course, a 3.0 cumulative HS GPA, and take the ACT test; Exemplary Academic Achievement Award (renewable max of $1,250 per semester for up to four semester) – Complete the required courses earning a “B” or higher in each course, a 3.5 cumulative HS GPA and an ACT score of a 26 or higher; Utah Educational Savings Plan Supplemental Award (one-time max of $400) – Based on saving through a UESP account, to maximize the award save $100 when you are 12, 15, 16, and 17. For full details, read the Program Guide on

QuestBridge National College Match

This program connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds with admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation’s best college – scholarship worth over $200,000 each. They are looking for academically talented high school seniors who have faced long-term financial hardship and who usually: Are in the top 5-10% of their class in the most challenging courses available, come from households earning less than $60,000 (for a typical family of four) and qualify for their school’s free or reduced-price lunch program. For more information and to apply, please visit

Symantec Software Scholarship

This program is intended to encourage high school students to pursue education in math and science. You could win one of four $10,000 Symantec Software Scholarship Awards when you create and enter a science project that involves computer software into a Utah regional science fair. For more information and to apply, please visit

Harvard University Tuition Opportunity

Harvard University announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. Harvard University will pay thetuition of a high school honor student from a family earning less than $60,000 a year. The prestigious university recently announced that from now onundergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free…no tuition and no student loans. To learn more visit Harvard’s financialaid website at: call the schools financial aid office at 617-495-1581.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

New American and Minority Students

Check out this awesome publication for New American and Minority students created by DFW International Community Alliance in Dallas for help in getting scholarship.

The Navy ROTC Scholarship Program

Visit Minimum requirements are 17-23 years old, ACT math score of 21 and English score of 22.

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION

WHS CEEB Code: 450-270AP classes offered: 18Honors classes offered: 6