Denes I. Bardos Award

Deadline: May 1, 2025   Amount: $1,000

• Immigrants currently residing in the United States.
• Students in their final year of high school or students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the past 6 months.

We the Future Scholarship Contest

Deadline: May 31, 2025     Amount: $1000

• The High School Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal residents who are students in grades 9-12 and are 14 to 19 years old at the time of entry, attending public, private, religious, home school programs, and charter schools.
• Students must attend school in one of the 50 States, District of Columbia, all U.S. Territories, or American Armed Forces Schools abroad.
• High School Students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, 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.

ACF Visionary Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2025    Amount: $1,000 – $2500

• Must be in the graduating class of 2025-2028
• Must complete ACF Visionary Scholarship Application
• Must submit a copy of the student’s most recent unofficial highschool transcript
• Must submit a 500 word, typed, double-spaced essay on “Why College is Important to Me.” All components of the application must be received for a student to be eligible for an award. Applications are judged on the ability to follow guidelines (25%), grammar and punctuation (25%), and the merit of the written essay (50%).
• Must be United States Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens and may be asked to participate in a qualification interview aspart of the application process to assist the ACF in ultimately determining the winners

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2025       Amount: $3000

• To be considered, an applicant must be currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School, OR actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber program.
• If you graduate from Cosmetology or Barber School between the dates of January 1st through August 31st of the current award year, you are NOT eligible. Esthetician or Nail training students are NOT eligible.
• Please review your application carefully to include all financial information, and respond to each question. Incomplete applications cannot be submitted.
• Please follow the instructions and submit two letters of recommendation. Once the letters of recommendation are received, you will be allowed to submit your entire application for consideration.

Top Nutrition Coaching First-Gen Quarterly Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2025    Amount: $1,000

• A first-generation college student (meaning neither of their parents has obtained a four-year college degree)
• A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
• Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
• Submit a short essay answering the following prompts
  • Why have you chosen to pursue higher education?
  • How have you prepared yourself for college as a first-generation student?
• This scholarship is a recurring scholarships and can be applied to quarterly

Golden Key Scholarship

Deadline: June 13, 2025       Amount: $500

• Must be 17-21 years old with a documented disability, verifiable by a qualified professional, mental health provider, or medical professional.
• Must be receiving, or have received, their high school diploma, alternate state diploma, GED, or Certificated of Completion and be transitioning or have transitioned to other educational programs after their high school program.
• Must be a Resident of Utah and attending a training program or college within the state of Utah.

Geneva Rock Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2025    Amount: $2000

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, trade, or vocational school.
• Scholarship applicants must be in pursuit of construction-related careers including, but not limited to: Construction management, civil engineering, business, and commercial/professional sales. Students involved in trades such as welding, diesel tech, heavy equipment operations, and building tech are also welcome to apply.
• High school seniors are eligible to apply but must be enrolled in one of the previously mentioned institutions. All applicants must have received (or be in the process of attaining) their high school diploma or GED.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or be a legal permanent resident with work eligibility status.

Book Your Summer Scholarship Program

Deadline: July 31, 2025         Amount: $2000

• Register for the summer reading program at your local library. Then enter for a chance at one of six regional $2,000 my529 scholarships.
• One entry per reader, age 18 and under (born on or after May 1, 2007). No purchase necessary to enter.
• Book Your Summer runs May 1, 2025, through July 31.

NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarship

Deadline: August 18, 2025     Amount: $1000

• NSHSS members who are high school or undergraduate students
• NSHSS is committed to honoring and celebrating students who show outstanding leadership through their dedication to serving their communities. Whether by volunteering with local organizations, leading projects, or advocating for positive change, these students embody a strong commitment to making a difference.
• Educator recommendation letter
• Essay response of 500-800 words to the following question:
  • As a community leader, what specific need have you identified to improve the lives of those around you? Share the actions you’ve taken to address this need, the impact of your efforts, and how your leadership has made a difference. When you envision the future of your community as a result of your work, what lasting positive changes do you see?
• Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional)
• Color headshot suitable for website posting
• Academic resume
• Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)

NSHSS Future Educators Scholarship

Deadline: August 18, 2025     Amount: $1000

• NSHSS members who are high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028)
• Believing in the power of education and its role in enriching society is crucial. In recent years, teaching has undergone a transformation like never before. Education has shifted from traditional textbooks to digital tablets, from carrying bookbags to going bag-free, and from focusing on recess and art classes to prioritizing STEM and career-driven subjects, alongside a surge in online learning. NSHSS aims to celebrate students who are passionate about education and aspire to shape its future.
• Educator recommendation letter
• Prompt response of 500-800 words to the following question:
  • What is your vision for the future of education, and how are you preparing to make a meaningful impact? Share the role you aspire to play as an educator and how you hope to shape the learning experiences of future generations.
• Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional)
• Color headshot suitable for website posting
• Academic resume
• Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)
• Educator recommendation letter

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future Contest

Deadline: December 31, 2025          Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• Open to entrants from all nations.
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only.
• Open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork.
• Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. (Future quarterly deadlines March 30, June 30, September 30) The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished.
• The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination.
• No entry fee is required and all rights to the entry remain the property of the artist.
• All first prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Deadline: September 30, 2025      Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
• Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words.
• No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
• Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
• Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. (Future quarterly deadlines (March 30, June 30, September 30)
• From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship

Deadline: December 2025     Amount: $1,250 – $1,750

• Be a high school student, graduating class of 2026 or 2027, at an accredited Utah school.
• Have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course.
• Not be a direct relative of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. 
• Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?
• Future Semi-Annual Deadline: April 2026.

Connex Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2026     Amount: Up to $5,000

• Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident
• At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)
• Plan to enroll as a full-time student
• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience. 
• The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2026+ to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC, carpentry).

Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: $5,000

• Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship.
• Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
• Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).

Lehi Round-Up Rodeo Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026    Amount: $1,000

• Must be a graduating senior (class of 2026) from Skyridge High School.
• Must complete and submit the application form – (Click on above title link for the application.)
• Must provide an official, current high school transcript.
• Must submit a typed essay 500 words or less (Click on the above link for essay prompt.)
• Applications and all other required documentation may be scanned and emailed to Mrs. Morgan at [email protected] or they can be dropped off in the Skyridge Counseling Office.
• Please Note: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Life Lessons Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Between 17 – 24 years of age.
• Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.
• Will be attending college, university or trade school in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall semester.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.
• No employees or household members employed by The Life and Health Insurance Foundation or its affiliates.
• Have parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter if under age 18.

Utah Young Humanitarian Award

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: $1,500 – $7,500

• The Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award highlights the power of sustained, self driven service in creating lasting, positive change within local Utah communities. This scholarship celebrates young leaders who have shown exceptional commitment to helping others, prioritizing collaboration over individual recognition. By partnering with established organizations or supporting existing causes, our humanitarians demonstrate that leadership is not always about starting something new, but about joining hands with others to make a difference.
• Write a 250-500 word essay in response to each prompt.
• You will submit a Service Resume to highlight your community involvement.
• Transcripts are requested solely to confirm enrollment in a Utah High School or post-secondary institution. Transcripts will not be included in the materials given to Award judges. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
• You will need 2 Letters of  Recommendation from two people who have supervised your service within the community. ​

The Airman Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: $1,000 – $5,000

• Unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No Officer dependents!
• Must be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 12th-year high school student or full-time college undergraduate student
• Enrolled/accepted to an accredited college/university
• No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor
• Applicant must be dependent upon their parent or guardian for over 1/2 of his/her support

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Varies

• A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor
• A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
• Accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of upcoming academic year

Folds of Honor Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Up to $5,000

• Folds of Honor scholarships are available to spouses and children of fallen or disabled first responders.
• Proof of relation to the first responder. 
• Proof of first responder’s active-duty service.
• Documentation detailing the circumstances of injury or loss of life.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future Contest

Deadline: March 30, 2026          Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• Open to entrants from all nations.
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only.
• Open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork.
• Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. (Future quarterly deadlines June 30, September 30, December 31) The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished.
• The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination.
• No entry fee is required and all rights to the entry remain the property of the artist.
• All first prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Deadline: March 30, 2026      Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
• Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words.
• No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
• Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
• Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. (Future quarterly deadlines (June 30, September 30, December 31)
• From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Varies

• SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally.
• For all SWE scholarships, applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. 

Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2026     Amount: $500

• 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 or Canada.
• Submit an answer to the essay question: If you could have any job in the world what would it be and why?

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation

Deadline: April 1, 2026     Amount: Varies (Multiple Scholarships)

• Incoming Freshman through incoming Senior at a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college as a full-time student OR an accredited trade school. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be a current active member of USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS: AWSA/ABC/AKA/NCWSA/NSSA/NWSRA/USA-AWSWS/USA-WB/USHA
• Award will be made to an undergraduate student and for no more than (3) academic years. Recipients must attend school for the full year during the year of receipt.

Army Scholarship Foundation

Deadline: April 2026     Amount: $1,000

• Be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army.
• 2.0 GPA 
• Essay
• Transcript 
• Must Complete the FAFSA

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heros

Deadline: April 15, 2026     Amount: $10,000

• Between the ages of 8 and 18.
• Permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada.
• Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months.
• Working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.

Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship

Deadline: April 2026     Amount: $1,250 – $1,750

• Be a high school student, graduating class of 2026 or 2027, at an accredited Utah school.
• Have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course.
• Not be a direct relative of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. 
• Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?
• Future Semi-Annual Deadline: December 2026.

E-Waste Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026    Amount: $1,000

• You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. 
• You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• 140-character statement that completes this sentence: The most important reason to care about e-waste is…

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026     Amount: $500

• Students must be between the ages of 16 – 21.
• Students must be attending school in the fall. 
• Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada. 
• 2.5 GPA
• Essay on the topic: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling

Prochnow Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026     Amount: $1,000

• Transcript showing a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5.
• College or trade school acceptance letter.
• Recommendation letter.
• Essay of 250-500 words describing your long-term personal and professional goals and how you achieve at a high level with a mental illness.