Scholarship Bulletin DECEMBER AMOUNT: 1/ $5,000, $2500, $1500, $1,000 DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 www.fra.org/essay REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP EXEMPLARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ANNUAL ZEB SCHOLARSHIP MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ESSAY AND VIDEO CONTEST CRITERIA: Meet all Base Award requirements, and: cum GPA of 3.5, no grade on official transcripts lower that a “B”, ACT score of 26 AMOUNT: Max $1250/ semester PRIORITY DEADLINE: Dec 11, 2015 Final Deadline Feb 1, 2016 www.higheredutah.org CRITERIA: Junior or Senior, USBC Youth member, 3.0 GPA AMOUNT: $2,500 DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 APARTMENT LIST SCHOLARSHIP CRTIERIA: Senior, enrolled in 2 or 4 year college or university, 2 essays AMOUNT: $2,500 DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 https://www.apartmentlist.com/scholars hip https://www.apartmentlist.com/scholars hip_terms SOROPTIMIST - VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD HONORING YOUNG WOMEN FOR VOLUNTEER ACTION CRITERIA: An award given to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 for extra effort in service to the community. AMOUNT: Varies DEADLINE: Must be received Dec 1, 2014 www.soroptimist.org/.../VioletRichardson Award/vra_emailable_app... UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: Dec. 1, 2015 http://www.usu.edu/admissions/scholarsh ips/res-freshmen.cfm CRITERIA: 7-12th grade, Essay Entry: Typed, 500 words or less, Video Entry: Three (3) minutes or less, Only one entry per student, reflect on the following quote and answer the two questions. “The time is always right to do what is right.” AMOUNT: varies DEADLINE: December 2, 2015 http://www.slcschools.org/departments/e ducationalequity/documents/MLKContestpacket2016 FINAL.pdf LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CRITERIA: 9-12 Grade, “How did an author work change your view or the world or yourself?” personal letter AMOUNT: Cash award and advance DEADLINE: December 4, 2015 www.read.gov/documents/GUIDELINESLAL-2015-FINAL.pdf ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: High school senior, U.S. Citizen. Male and female students compete separately for identical awards 5 DEADLINE: December 4, 2015 www.elks.org/enf/scholars SUU PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 http://suu.edu/ss/finarncial/scholarships.h tml U OF U PRIORITY ADMISSIONS/ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 http://financialaid.utah.edu/scholarships/ AFA VIDEO COMPETITION CRITERIA: Soph, Junior, Senior, US citizen, between 13-19 yrs of age. 200 word Essay think creatively about Alzheimer’s disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause. AMOUNT:Grand prize $500 runner up $250 DEADLINE: December 15, 2015 http://www.afateens.org/competition_vid eo.html AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST CRITERIA: Soph, juniors, seniors. Write an essay not to exceed 350 words “the Bill of Rights and Me.” SJ BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIPS CRITERIA: Open to all students enrolled in high school AMOUNT: 20/$5,000 DEADLINE: December 5, 2015 http://www.studentscholarships.org/schol arship/8850/stephen_j_brady_stop_hunge r_scholarships_scholarship.php REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP BASE AWARD CRITERIA: Complete Utah Scholars Core Course of Study grades 9-12, cum GPA of 3.0, no grade on transcripts lower than a “C”, one reported ACT test score, US citizen, or noncitizen eligible for federal aid, no criminal record, enroll full-time in Utah institution of higher education AMOUNT: $1000 one time payment PRIORITY DEADLINE: Dec 11, 2015 Final Deadline: Feb 1, 2015 www.higheredutah.org MEAN STINKS SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Student must be 17 yrs. or older, candidates will be evaluated on Purpose and Support that exhibits a good understanding of the issues of girl-to-girl bullying, Organization and Logic of Idea, and Leadership AMOUNT: 3/ $10,000 DEADLINE: December 14, 2015 http://scholarshipdesk.com/secret-meanstinks-scholarship-nice-scholarship/ FUTURO CON LECHE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Seniors, Hispanic heritage, 3.0 gpa, FAFSA AMOUNT: $4,000 annually, nonrenewable DEADLINE: Tentatively December 15, 2015 https://www.cappex.com/scholarship/listi ngs/HSF/-got-milk%3F-Futuro-con-LecheScholarship/-s-d-42228 FLOSUM SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Senior, 3.5 gpa, accredited 4-year university or college in US. AMOUNT: $750 DEADLINE: December 15, 2015 http://scholarshipguidance.com/schol arship_flosum_scholarship_8952.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_me dium=email&utm_campaign=201510 &utm_content=29d41a035fc80c873c7 d1f19b043f948 SENIOR RUBINCAM YOUTH AWARD CRITERIA: 10 – 12 Grade, or age 16-18, submit a single- line genealogy in a biographical five generations format, demonstrate understanding of various source records, apply critical analysis and intellectual skills, events should be placed in historical and genealogical context. AMOUNT: $500 DEADLINE: December 15, 2015 http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubinca m_youth_award/nomination_form The applicant has the responsibility to verify dates and requirements The College Prep Center is not liable for the awarding of scholarships Scholarship Bulletin BURGER KING SCHOLARS ANN FORD SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Senior, U.S. resident, 2.5 or higher GPA, enroll in college AMOUNT: $12,500 each year DEADLINE: December 15, 2015 www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWe Do/ScholarsProgram CRITERIA: Senior, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen, documented learning disability enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2013, financial need, candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. 1 Award AMOUNT: $2,500/ 4 years DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2015 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/a nne-ford-scholarship/3582 ART INSTITUTE: THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS CRITERIA: First come first serve basis AMOUNT: 4- $10,000 Scholarships to National Award recipients DEADLINE: December 17, 2015 www.artandwriting.org SCHOLARSHIP EXPERT NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION AWARD CRITERIA: Senior, must be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. AMOUNT: Young Entrepreneur $1,000 4- National Young Entrepreneur $5000 1Entrepreneur of the Year $10,000 DEADLINE: Dec 18, 2015 www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/youngentrepreneur-awards OUT OF THE BOX SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Current student within the United States, copy of school verification, essay, pitch or summary not only about a pet innovation idea, but also about how the idea was conceptualized. AMOUNT: 3/$1,500 DEADLINE: December 20, 2015 http://www.litter-robot.com/blog/out-ofthe-box-thinking-scholarship/ Top Ten List Scholarship 2014 CRITERIA: thirteen (13) years of age or older, legal U.S. resident, enroll no later than Dec. 31, 2019 in college, complete program rules. Submit online a short written 250 words or less for the scholarship topic. AMOUNT: 1 award $1,500 annually DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2015 11:59pm Eastern standard time https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/schol arships/our-scholarships/top-ten-listscholarship ACLS MEDICAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Senior, registered in medical program or school, essay 500-1000 words, AMOUNT: 1st $1,000, 2nd , 3rd place complimentary pass $275 DEADLINE: December 31, 2015 www.aclsmedicaltraining.com/scholarship/ MCDONALDS SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: high school students, US citizen, living in an area where there is a participating RMHC Chapter; GPA of 2.7; under the age of 21 attend accredited twoyear or an accredited four-year college or university or technical school, on a fulltime basis. AMOUNT: Varies DEADLINE: December 20, 2015 http://www.collegescholarships.org/schola rships/companies/mcdonalds.htm LEAD WITH YOUR HEART SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: U.S. citizen, selfless service that impact your school or city, also submit photo, AMOUNT: $5,000 DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2015 http://www.collegexpress.com/scholarship s/lead-with-your-heartscholarship/2015854/ The applicant has the responsibility to verify dates and requirements The College Prep Center is not liable for the awarding of scholarships