JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

JAN 2 PRIME PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Opens Jan 2- March 24th
Eligible Students:
- Recent Utah high school graduates
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
- Requirements for a TRANSFORM certificate are determined by USBE and are awarded by individual high schools. Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information about earning this certificate while in high school. USBE provides the following information to help students understand if they may be eligible for this scholarship.
- Students must complete 1 of the following:
  - Complete five (CE) general education courses, each from a different general education category, as designated for concurrent enrollment by the Utah Board of Higher Education. (Categories: Written Communication, Quantitative Literacy, American Institutions, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences) OR
  - Complete at least 6 courses or 300 hours of a career and technical education (CTE) program at a Utah technical college OR
  - Complete a youth apprenticeship (beginning with the class of 2024)
Eligible Uses: Cost of attendance
Award: Subject to available funding

For more information https://ushe.edu/prime-program-grant/

JAN 7 JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarship of up to $28,000/four year to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Minimum ACT of 21. Complete online application, which includes four essay questions, digital headshot photo, and one letter of recommendation.http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply

JAN 9 NIAAA- NATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMIN ASSOCIATION

Purpose of Scholarship: In accordance with NIAAA purpose to promote, facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system. The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life. Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a Senior

2. Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (A) minimum of B+ average; (B) Ranked in the top 25% of class; (C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)

3. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport

4. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports

5. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application

6. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director

7. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association

8. The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate. Click here for application Contact Athletics Director Ryan Grunig with any questions.

JAN 15, WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must be planning on pursuing a career in a government service. Scholarship applicants must be a citizen of the United States. Applicants must write a one page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from a high school principal or guidance counselor. Those who receive this scholarship will receive $5,000.

https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship

JAN 23 OPPORTUINITY SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship requirements:

Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Complete 3 advanced courses (see next question for more details about eligible courses)
- Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
  - Math,
  - Science, and
  - Language Arts
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate from a Utah high school

Three advanced courses must be completed in grades 9-12 and must be completed before high school graduation. Please note: scholarship course requirements may not align with graduation requirements. Students should work with their high school counselor to choose the classes needed to meet graduation requirements.

For more information refer to https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/#2026

JAN 30 UTAH CTE SCHOLARSHIPS TUITION AWARDS

One year tuition awards for outstanding Career And Technical Education (CTE) students. Eligible candidates are those who are seeking a one-year certificate, or a two-year associate or technical degree/or seeking to be a school teacher in a CTE area. (Check list to see what schools offer a scholarship) https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/scholarshipsawards

JAN 31 HAMILTON RELAY SCHOLARSHIP (HEARING LOSS/ SPEECH)

$500 Scholarship for graduating seniors who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficultyspeaking. https://hamiltonrelay.com/high-school-scholarships.html

JAN 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

JAN 31 I HAVE A DREAM
$1500 scholarship, must be at least 13 years of age, submit an online written response (250 words or less) for the question: What do you dream about?www.unigo.com/scholarship/our-scholarships