OCTOBER
OCT 2 JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation have awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to exceptional young musicians with financial need. They provide young artists with an opportunity to perform on From the Top's national broadcasts and are awarded up to $10,000 to help offset the expensive costs of studying Classical music. Each year approximately 20 pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 receive the Award. Classical instrumentalists, vocalists and composers are invited to apply. Deadlines: *October 2, 2017; January 8, 2018, March 5,2018 *senior application date
OCT 4 WENDY'S HEISMAN
All Senior athletes are invited to apply. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and participated in at least one of the 43 school school-sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.. Apply online at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
OCT 6 CREATE REAL IMPACT
$1500 scholarship open to legal residents of the US between the ages of 14 and 22. Create an original work showcasing your idea for a solution or strategy to fix the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving. (Video, Music,Creative Writing, or Artwork)
http://createrealimpact.com/contestrules
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ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS (OCT 7, JAN 13, MAR 6)
Open to seniors interested in a 3-4 year scholarship. Top 25% of class and minimum ACT scores C-24, M-21, E-21. For more information visit http://www.goarmy.co m/rotc/scholarships.html.
OCT 7 JACK KENT COOKE YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation have awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to exceptional young musicians with financial need. They provide young artists with an opportunity to perform on From the Top's national broadcasts and are awarded up to $10,000 to help offset the expensive costs of studying Classical music. Each year approximately 20 pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 receive the Award. Classical instrumentalists, vocalists and composers are invited to apply. Deadlines: *October 7, 2019 (High School Seniors should apply by this date); January 6, 2020, March 2, 2020 *senior application datehttp://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award
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OCT 13 NFAA ARTS AWARDS
For visual arts, theater, music, dance and writing majors; National competition for recognition and scholarships in these art forms. www.youngarts.org/apply
OCT 14 UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP-SOMOS
Must be a resident of Utah and of Hispanic/Latino descent. High School Senior who has demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity. Requires a brief personal history and two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.
www.somosfoundationutah.org
OCT 17 COLLEGE JUMP START
Merit based scholarship open to 10th - 12th graders. Requirement is you are committed to going to school andyou caqn express our goals for higher education-250 word essay.
$250, $750 and $1500 scholarships. www.jumpstart-scholarship.net\
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OCT 18 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Scholarship
Contest is open to all students of the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. You could win up to $5,000
20 GRAND PRIZES:
1. Five (5) $100,000 Tuition Prizes
2. Five (5) Runner-Up Prizes $25,000
3. Ten (10) Consolation Prizes $2,500
https://www.drpeppertuition.com/
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OCT 19 HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
WE HONOR COMMUNITY-MINDED HIGH SCHOOL MALE AND FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETES WHO CHANGE THE GAME – BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is renowned for symbolizing the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The Heisman High School Scholarship, presented by Acceptance Insurance, extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed male and female high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.
OCT 25 HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist high school senior students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, financial need, good academic record and a desire to contribute to society. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
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OCT 27 US BANK
Enter for a chance to win up to $20,000 in US Bank Scholarship Prizes. Receive an entry by completing the online registration and get additional chances to win when you complete each of eight online Financial Genius Learning Tutorials.
https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html
OCT 31 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS
Four year scholarship-Open major, based on character, personal merit and background. 50- $20,000 shcolarships and 200- $10,000 scholarships nationwide. Two- year scholarship- students planning to attend a two-year degree granting institution. 350- $1,000 scholarships. Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org CEEB code 450-408
OCT 31 NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT
– three scholarships available NESA Academic, NESA Merit and NESA STEM - be an Eagle Scout, leadership, community service, scouting participation and character. www.nesa.org
OCT 31 SP Scholarship
The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.
Must be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018 and answer the Essay question.
OCT 31 VIP Voice Scholarships
To be eligible for the VIP Voice $5000 scholarship you must:
A) Must be at least 13 years of age or older.
B) Submit your entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline.
C) You can submit multiple entries by following the instructions on the sponsors website.
*PLEASE ENSURE AFTER APPLYING YOU CLICK ON THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM NPD or YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE ACCEPTED
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14185/vip_vioce_5_000_scholarship_scholarship.php