Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 3, 2025     Amount: $10,000 Renewable 

• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
• Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
• Be citizens of the United States of America

University of Utah Metallurgical Engineering Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 6, 2025   Final Deadline: February 1, 2025

 Amount: $1,000 – $10,000 

• Students interested in metallurgical engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 
• Two letters of recommendation
• You will need a teacher, counselor, advisor, or principal to complete part of this application with you.

Live Más Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 8, 2025     Amount: up to $25,000

• Applicant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active duty member of the U.S. military, who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools) and in good academic standing.
• Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
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• Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that answers the following questions:
  • What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
  • How do you plan to use your passion to make your community, country, and/or world, etc. a better place?
  • What is your education plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it help you pursue your passion and create positive impact?

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 9, 2025, 3 pm MT     Amount: up to $35,000

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Present evidence of financial need;
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
• Plan to attend an accredited and JRF approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university;
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

DECA Coporate Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 10, 2025     Amount: up to $5000

• Must be a DECA member
• The Corporate Scholarship Program consists of scholarships provided by partners that have specific eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded based on the specific criteria as well as DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance. Various scholarships are available.

Harry Applegate Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 10, 2025     Amount: $1,000 – $5,000 

• Must be a DECA member
• The Harry Applegate Scholarship Program is a scholarship fund that corporate and organization supporters contribute to, but the scholarship is actually in the name of the company or organization. Scholarships are awarded based on DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance.

APIA Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2025     Amount: $2,500 – $20,000 (One Time & Renewable Rewards) 

• APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the AANHPI community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity.
• Be able to describe ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2025.

Dolly Parton Award

Deadline: January 15, 2025     Amount: Varies

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2024.
• Must be in residence in the United States or its territories.
• Submit an original piece of music. 

John Lennon Award

Deadline: January 15, 2025     Amount: Varies

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2025.
• Must be in residence in the United States or its territories.
• Submit an original piece of music.

Mensa Foundation U.S. Scholarships

Deadline: January 15, 2025     Amount:  Varies

• Applicants must intend to enroll in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
• Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2025     Amount: $500 – $5,000

• Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
• A ONE-PAGE ESSAY not to exceed 300 words stating why the Applicant is planning a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Deadline: January 17, 2025     Amount: $100 – $10,000

• Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
• The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.

U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 17, 2025     Amount: $1,000 – $1,500

• Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
• 3.75 GPA
• Personal Statement

C-Span Student Cam Scholarship

Deadline: January 20, 2025     Amount: Varies

• Available to students in grades 6-12.
• Create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, “Your Message to the President.”
• With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the student filmmakers of the top 150 student documentaries.

Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: January 24, 2025     Amount: $5,000

• Any high school senior who will be a first-generation college student pursuing a four-year degree in nursing may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering and extracurricular involvement.
• To apply, tell us what inspired you to study nursing and how you currently give back to your community, and/or how you will give back in the future.

Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 27, 2025

Final Deadline: March 21, 2025   

• Graduate from a Utah high school
• When eligible, enroll in a basic training course at a state-certified academy
• Enroll in a qualifying degree program or receive an approved deferral at an eligible institution beginning the fall semester after high school graduation
• Commit to working as a certified peace officer in Utah for a minimum of five years after POST certification
• Not a recipient of a PSOCAG award
• Complete the FAFSA

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 27, 2025, 11:59pm EST     Amount: To Be Determined

Regular Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59pm EST

• Application opens January 2, 2025
• Must have completed one CE or AP course in Language Arts, Math and Science.
• Must be a senior graduating from a Utah High School.
• Must complete the FAFSA by the deadline.
• Must have a 3.3 GPA

Utah PRIME Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 27, 2025, 11:59pm EST     Amount: To Be Determined

Regular Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59pm EST

• Application opens January 2, 2025
• Eligibility Requirements:
  • Be awarded the TRANSFORM certificate by the USBE
  • Complete a FAFSA
  • Meet all application deadlines
  • Enroll at an eligible institution full-time beginning the fall semester after high school graduation OR provide documentation that a deferral has been granted from the institution
• TRANSFORM Certificate Information
  • Students must:
    • Complete 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR
    • Complete a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or 6 courses
  • TRANSFORM certificate requirements are determined by USBE and awarded through USBE and individual high schools. Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information about earning this certificate while in high school.

Technology Addiction Awareness

Deadline: January 30, 2025     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.
• You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• 140-character statement that completes this sentence: Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…

2025 Career and Technical Education Scholarships and Tuition Awards

Deadline: January 31, 2025     Amount: Varies

• Lawfully present in the United States and must be a current Utah resident.
• A high school senior, currently enrolled in a Utah public secondary school.
• Eligible to graduate from a Utah public secondary school before September 1, 2024.
• Applicant must verify the CTE program he/she wants to enroll in is offered at the selected institutions. Please refer to the Institution Criteria Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information.

The applicant may accept other private scholarships. However, be aware that at some participating institutions, applicants cannot accept a CTE Scholarship and Tuition Award and another scholarship from the same institution.

AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship 

Deadline: January 31, 2025 (Opens December 2nd)     Amount: $10,000

• Currently enrolled HS senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution
• Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall
• Should demonstrate financial need

Baer Reintegration Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2025    Amount: $10,000

• Be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
• Be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up, or have prescribing authority’s documentation of past history noted on recommendation form. 
• Be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegration efforts.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident and plan to attend school in the U.S.
• Be age 18 or older by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic school year

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2025     Amount: Varies

• Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2025     Amount: $3,500 – $48,000

• Eagle Scouts must be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) to apply.
• Eagle Scouts may apply for NESA scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school through their junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of their associate degree program or skilled trade program.
• Recipients may receive a NESA scholarship one time only.
• NESA scholarships are available to Eagle Scouts currently enrolled in or accepted by an accredited educational institution as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) in a program leading to an academic degree (including associate degrees) or a skilled trade program.
• Cooke four-year scholarship awardees must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) in a program leading to a bachelors degree.
• NESA scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

Union Plus Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2025     Amount: $500 – $4,000

• Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
• Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended.

ADHD Advisor’s Mental Health Advocate Scholarship for Health Students

Deadline: February  1, 2025     Amount: $1000

• High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student in a health-related field who is dedicated to supporting others through emotional and mental health advocacy.

University of Utah David Jorgensen Freshman Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2025              Amount: Varies

• Available to incoming first-year students pursing a degree in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Development.
• To apply: Freshman who would like to be considered for need-based scholarships must demonstrate need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Then visit Academic Works, fill out the general University of Utah Scholarship application (indicate interest in the College of Engineering), fill out the College of Engineering Application, and then search for the “David Jorgensen Freshman Scholarship.”

UAMPS 2025 Scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2025              Amount: $2500

• High School seniors who will attend a post-secondary 2-year or 4-year college or educational program.
• Reside in a household within a UAMPS member municipality or entity participating in the Steel Solar (A) project (see logos on the application instruction document for participating cities or entities).
• 3.0 GPA
• U.S. Citizen
• Submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay on the benefits of renewable energy.

Foundation 649 Scholarship

Priority Deadline: March 1, 2025    Amount: up to $4000

• Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2025 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
• Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
• Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
• Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
• Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.

Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship

Final Deadline: March 21, 2025   

• Graduate from a Utah high school
• When eligible, enroll in a basic training course at a state-certified academy
• Enroll in a qualifying degree program or receive an approved deferral at an eligible institution beginning the fall semester after high school graduation
• Commit to working as a certified peace officer in Utah for a minimum of five years after POST certification
• Not a recipient of a PSOCAG award
• Complete the FAFSA

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Regular Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59pm EST

• Application opens January 2, 2025
• Must have completed one CE or AP course in Language Arts, Math and Science.
• Must be a senior graduating from a Utah High School.
• Must complete the FAFSA by the deadline.
• Must have a 3.3 GPA

Utah PRIME Scholarship

Regular Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59pm EST

• Application opens January 2, 2025
• Eligibility Requirements:
  • Be awarded the TRANSFORM certificate by the USBE
  • Complete a FAFSA
  • Meet all application deadlines
  • Enroll at an eligible institution full-time beginning the fall semester after high school graduation OR provide documentation that a deferral has been granted from the institution
• TRANSFORM Certificate Information
  • Students must:
    • Complete 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses, each in a different general education category OR
    • Complete a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or 6 courses
  • TRANSFORM certificate requirements are determined by USBE and awarded through USBE and individual high schools. Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information about earning this certificate while in high school.

Freedom Credit Union Scholarship

Deadline: April 20, 2025    Amount: $1,500

• Be a member of Freedom Credit Union in good standing OR be a direct descendant (child or grandchild) of a current member in good standing.
  Step- and adoptive relationships are accepted. Membership date in any case must be no later than April 1, 2025. (Information about becoming a member.)
• Graduate from a public or charter high school in the spring of 2025.
• Copy of official high school transcript required for application.
• Plan to attend an accredited public or private college, university, trade school or vocational school full-time within 9-months of graduation.
  (Deferrals available for up to 2-years for military or volunteer service.)
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or leader of an organization with which you have worked. This letter should address
  your character, work ethic, and likelihood to succeed academically and professionally.
• Provide a written response to the questions/prompts. Responses should be typed and should be long enough to adequately answer the question. Suggested word counts are listed with each prompt but are not requirements.
• Submit a completed application and all required documents by April 20, 2025. All applications will be received via online application.

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.

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