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Scholarship Opportunities - May

May

1800wheelchair.com Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $500

Applicant must submit a "visual poem", in a style of their choosing, on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge. Please visit: 1800wheelchair to apply. 

ACTE Trophy Design Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Open to CTE students in 3D design or other CAD courses. Design a trophy to celebrate the ACTE Excellence Award Winners. Please visit: ACTE to apply. 

AEMP (Diesel Technician) Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-10-23

Scholarship Value: $2,000

For students that wish to gain the skills to become a heavy equipment diesel technician and plan on attending qualified schools offering a two-year diesel technician program. Must have a 2.0 GPA. Visit: AEMP to apply. 

Albertson & Davidson College Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $500 - $1,500

Applicant must submit an infographic on warning signs of dementia or warning signs of nursing home abuse. Please visit: aldavlaw.com to apply.

All Native American High School Academic Team

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: Varies

Program is open to graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group OR provide documentation of ancestry to possess of one-fourth degree indian blood of a federally recognized trade. Multiple opportunities are available. Please visit: AIGCS to apply. 

All Traffic Control Association Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: Varies

Several scholarships are open to air traffic control and aviation students. In addition to the general scholarships, there is a scholarship open specifically to female students. There is also a scholarship open to children of air traffic control specialists. Please visit: Air Traffic Control to apply. 

Americans United for Separation of Church and State Essay Contest

Grade: 11, 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $500 - $1,500

Contest is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Applicant must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on a give ntopic related to the separation of church and state. Please visit: Americans United to apply. 

Asia Sivon Cottom Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-06-23

Scholarship Value: $500 - $2,000

For students who have excelled academically and are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Please visit: Asia Sivon Cottom to apply. 

 

Brower Youth Award Scholarship

Ages: 13-22

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $3,000 (6)

For students who played the major leadership role in creating, organize and implementing a project or campaign. Please visit: Brower Youth Award Scholarship to apply. 

 

Carrington-Philbert Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Applicants should be African American and be planning to attend a twoyear or four-year college, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher/principal, an application, and write an essay (250-500 words) about what has been the driving force for you to pursue a higher education? What are your passions and how do you plan to ensure your follow them? Please visit: Carrington-Philbert to apply. 

Chopin Foundation Scholarship Program

Ages: 14-17

Deadline: 05-15-23

Scholarship Value: $500-$1,000 (renewable)

This is a 4 year long program with renewable scholarships for piano students with a special affinity for the interpretation of Chopin's music. Submit a recording of Chopin's works. Please visit: Chopin Foundation to apply.

College Covered Scholarship Award Sweepstakes

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Sign up for e-mails to get helpful college tips and resources and enter to win a scholarship. Throughout the year, 11 eligible students and parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. This is a sweepstake random drawing. Please visit: Award Sweepstakes for more details.

 

Cottage Inn Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500-$2,500

Write an essay answering the current year's prompt: Taking into consideration Cottage Inn's current map of locations, and analyzing how our competitors havegrown, where should we open our next location?  Please visit: Cottage Inn Scholarship to apply. 

Courage to Grow Scholarship

Grade: 11, 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500

Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and answer the scholarship question in 250 words or less. Please visit: Courage to grow scholarship to apply. 

Course Hero Spring 2019 Finals Prep Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-15-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000 - $5,000

Applicants must creat a free Course Hero account and complete the application form and write a short-answer response to a question. Additional opportunities each month. Please visit: Corse Hero to apply. 

Distinguished Young Woman of Utah Scholarship

Grade: 11

Deadline: 05-07-23

Scholarship value: Varies

Distinguished young women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. By encouraging continued education and providing college scholarships, by developing self-confidence and the abilities to interview effectively, to speak in public, to perform on stage and to build interpersonal relationships, by encourancing and showcasing excellence in academic achievement, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills and the ability to think and communicate clearly, and by creating opportunities to beneficially inspire the lives of others. If you have any questions please feel free to email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or apply by visiting: Distinguished Young Woman of Utah

Double D Trailers Scholarships

Grade: 10-12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship value: $500

Applicant must be planning to pursue a Bachelor's Degree and demonstrate an interest in horses either through ownership or involvement in equine organizations and activities. Please visit: Double D Trailers to apply.

DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship value: $500

Whether you are going into nursing, education, business or engineering, this Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations.  How will you draw upon your cultural heritage to shape your vocational aspirations, offer creative value to your future employer, and serve your community? Must have at least a 3.0, have applied for FAFSA and write a 750 word essay. Please visit: DutchCrafters to apply. 

Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500

This scholarship is designed to inspire greater awarenss about mental health and fuel innovative solutions that help the millions of people who are suffering. Please visit: Elevate Mental Health Awareness to apply.

 

Family Fellowship Scholarship

Foster Youth ages 17-23

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: Up to $90,000

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who have been in foster care while living in the United States. Applicant must have been in public or private foster care for teh 12 consecutivie months leading up to and including their 18th birthday OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianhip from foster care after their 13th birthday OR have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday. Please visit: Family Fellowship to apply. 

Fifth Month Scholarship

Ages: 13+

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $1,500

"May is the fifthe month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." (250 words or less) Please visit: Fifth Month Scholarship to apply. 

Find a Law Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-15-22

$500 Scholarship. Please go to Find a Law Scholarship for an application.

Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Design an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving and convince them with a clear call to action not to text and drive, drink and drive, eat and drive, or any other distraction you choose to focus on. You will be juged based on the quality of the content, it's usability as an ad (billboard, commercial, PSA, poster, radio ad, etc.) and how it effectively convinces drivers to stay focused on the road. We are looking for creative, and helpful ads with maybe a bit of humor or irony.  Please visit: Getting real about distracted driving to apply.

Ivey Engineering Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Research and compose an essay of 800-1,000 words on one of these topics. 1- Six Tips for Hiring a Building Contractor for a commercial project, 2- The Pros and Cons of buying a tankless water heater, 3- Five most common fire sprinkler systems and their benefits. The essay will be judged on content and creativity with correct grammar and punctuation. Please visit: Ivey Engineering for more information. 

 

Keys to Success Mountain America Credit Union Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-28-23

Scholarship Value: $2,000 (4)

Please apply for a chance to win one of 4 $2,000 Mountain America Credit Union scholarships. Visit: Mountain America CU to apply.

 

Latino College Dollars

Grade: 12

Deadline: May, 2023

Please visit a free online scholarship guide for Latino students featuring: complete and up-to-date information on over 300 scholarships for Latino students attending or applying for admission to community colleges, undergraduate colleges and universities, and graduate schools across the United States. Visit: Latino College Dollars .

Leavitt Machinery Scholarship Program

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500

Write an essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent injury and howthey would have prevented injury. Must have a 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program this fall. Please visit: Leavitt Machinery Scholarship to apply.

LPGA Scholarships

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-15-23

Please click on this link: LPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS to find details regarding three different scholarships for girls offered through the LPGA Foundation.

Mahin & Saifulla Salemy Scientific Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

For High School Seniors who have been accepted to and will attend college (either 4 year or community) and have an interest in the sciences. Plastic surgery is the branch of scientific medicine that is dedicated to the reconstruction and repair of the body. It can correct deformities that are a result of accidents, birth defects or illness in addition to improving overall aesthetics of the body. Not only is it a science, but plastic surgery is also an art that helps individuals increase their confidence. Applicants will need the written application, a personal statement, 3 references and an interview. Please visit: Mahin & Saifulla Salemy to apply. 

Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-30-23

A student must have done at least 100 hours of volunteer work over the last 2 years and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in his/her last academic year. Applications can be found by going to: Maple Leaf.

National Collegiate Foundation Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-21-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

The foundation provides two separate scholarships for young adults whose ives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment. For young adults pursuing their educaiton who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer. Please visit: National Collegiate Cancer Foundation to apply.

NAEHCY Scholarship

Age: Under 21

Deadline: 05-28-23

Applicant must be eligible for McKinney-Vento assistance or have experienced homelessness while in school within the last six years. Undocumented students who meet these creiteria are eligible. Applicants will need to write a 500-800 word essay.  Please visit: NAEHCY to apply. 

National CPR Foundation Healthcare & Education Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-22

Scholarship Value: $500

Must submit a 500 to 750 word essay describing what motivates them in their career aspirations, and why they want to pursue or are currently studying for a health care or educatioin related degree. Must have at least a 2.8 GPA. Please visit: National CPR Foundation to apply. 

Northern Arizona University Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

This scholarship is for National Merit Semi Finalists and Scholars. You must be designated as a National Merit Semi Finalist and Scholar for this scholarship. There is also a  National Hispanic Scholarship. On the National Hispanic Scholarship you must be designated as a National Hispanic Scholar by the National Hispanic Recognition Program. It is a 100% full tuition scholarship available at Northern Arizona University, plus $1,000 stipend each year for the first two years of attendance.  Please visit Northern Arizona University for details and to apply.

Ogden-Weber Technical College (Summer Bridge)

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-03-23

This $700 scholarship is available to seniors currently attending the OWATC. Applications are available online. This $700 scholarship helps you to finish up your program for the summer months (June-August). Visit OWATC to apply.

Ogden-Weber Technical College Summer Bridge & UTECH Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-03-23

The Summer Bridge Scholarship is a $700 scholarship to use during the summer months of June, July and August. The UTECH Scholarship pays tuition and required books for 12 months. *excludes Barbering, Cosmetology, Hair Design Nail Tech and Culinary. Please visit: Ogden-Weber to apply. You may apply for both scholarships, but only one may be used.

Oportunidad Scholarship Fund

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-1-23

Applications are now being accepted for the Oportunidad Scholarship Fund. This fund is established to promote college opportunities for students. The scholarship fund is intended to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate the dreams, goals, and aspirations of attending Weber State University and becoming a first-generation college graduate.

In order to be considered for this scholarship fund, applicant must meet the following qualifications: – First-generation college student, low-income, and not FAFSA eligible, Ogden, Weber or Davis school district high school graduate who attended high school in Utah for three or more years, Incoming Freshman or undergraduate student at Weber State University, Enrolled/plans to be enrolled in a minimal of 6 credit hours per semester, minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.  You can go to this link for an application: Oportunidad. You can also e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like further information.

PUSH Excel (Ora Lee Sanders) Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship value: $2,500

Applicant must have at least a 2.5 and demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal goals. Please visit: PUSH Excel to apply. 

 

Rover Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $2,500

In 400-500 words, answer the following questions: Has technology caused you to feel more included in your community or excluded? We're looking for essays that incorporate unique ideas, personal stories and feelings about the role technology plays in your life. Please visit: Rover to apply. 

Rush Order Tees Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $5,000

This is a scholarship that is worth checking out! Please visit: Rush Order Tees to apply. 

Senior Wisdom Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship value: $2,000

For students interested in the fields of aging and gerontology. Student may send eithar a 400-700 word essay or a video submission on the following topic: What are the most important life lessons that you have learned from a grandparent or other senior in your life? How will you use the lessons learned from them in your future career in working with seniors? Please visit: Senior Wisdom to apply. 

Sertoma's Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship value: $1,000

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergrate students with bilateral hearing loss, as evidenced on audiogram.  Applicant must be pursing a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis at a college or university in the United States. Please visit: Sertoma Scholarship to apply. 

Show Off Your Stripes Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

The Zebra is the leading car insurance comparison marketplace in the U.S. We embrace all cultures and creeds, and actively celebrate our differences. How do you celebrate the vibrant uniqueness around you? Send us a video or a three-photo album of you and your best firend, your grandma, your neighbor -- it's totally up to you -- and tell us what different things you like about each other, what you've learned from your relationship, or what message you have about inclusiveness to share with the world.  Please visit: Stripes to apply.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships

Grade: 12, Women

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: Varies

Scholarships are open to women who are graduating high school seniors and who will be pursing an ABET - accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology or computer science. Please visit: SWE to apply. 

SUU S-Stem Scholarship (Science & Engineering)

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-3-23

Students targeted will be first-generation college graduates (neither parents nor grandparents having earned a baccalaureate degree), minority student, and other students with demonstrable financial need. Also targeted are those who plan to graduate and work or attend graduate school in one of the STEM fields like: Biology/Zoology/Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology or Mathematics. For more information on the S-Stem scholarship please visit: STEM Scholarship.

Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship

Grade: All Ages

Deadline: 05-01-22

Scholarship is open to athletes who participated in organized competitive youth, high school or collegiate athletics and subsequently have sustained a life-changing accident or illness (e.g. paryalysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, head injuries). Please visit: Swim with Mike to apply. 

The Paradigm Challenge

Ages: 4-18

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: Up to 100,000

The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that invites students around the world to use kindness, creativity and collaboration to help solve real-life problems and make a difference. We welcome all types of ideas, including posters, videos, inventions, public messages, community events, websites, mobile apps, or anything else that will help address one or more of the Paradigm Challenge Projects. Please visit: The Paradigm Challenge to apply. 

The Utah Advocates Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-30-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Write a 300-500 word essay on the following topic: "What are some of the daily problems bicyclists face on the roads? How aware are we of bicyclists and the laws associated with them? How can you contribute to improving awareness and road safety for bicyclists?" Please visit: Utah Advocates to apply. 

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarships

Grade: 11

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500-$2,000

For Junior athletes involved in high school team or club sports who make positive contributions on three levels: 1-Makes oneself better (personal mastery); 2- Makes teammates better (leadership); and 3- Makes the sport better (honoring the game). Please visit: Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarships to apply. 

University Tutor Essay Contest

Ages: 16+

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship value: $100

Write a 300-900 word essay based on a different prompt each month. Please visit: University Tutor Essay Contest to apply. 

Utah Energy Workforce Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

12th grade students throughout Utah are invited to participate in year two of the Utah Energy Workforce Scholarship program. In order to receive a scholarship, students must certify their intent to pursue a STEM course of study at a Utah institution of higher education. Five $4,000 scholarships will be awarded and five $2,000 scholarships for students attending a Utah technical college.  Please visit Utah Energy Workforce for more information. 

Utah Energy Work Force Scholarship (STEM)

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $4,000 (5) $2,000 (5)

The Governor's Office of Energy Development and Chevron want to advance Utah's energy workforce by providing scholarships to high school seniors who inted to pursue a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related course of study at a public or private institution of higher learning in Utah. Make a five minute film on energy and write an essay about your STEM goals.  Please visit: Utah Energy to apply.

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest

Ages: 16+

Deadline: 05-15-23

Scholarship value: $200

Write a 200-900 word essay based on a different prompt each month. For May "You've been given a $10,000 grant. How will you use the money top positively impact your hometown?"  Please visit: Varsity Tutors to apply. 

Visionary Scholarship Program

Grades: 9-12

Deadline: 05-1-23

There will be multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Please apply online at VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Vivint Smart Home Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Applicant must create a 1-2 minute video on the following prompt: "Live smart, manage less. How do you live smart?" Please visit: Vivint Smart Home Scholarship to apply. 

Warrior's Legacy Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Applicants must have a parent/guardian with proper service certification (police, EMT, paramedic, fire fighter, military), have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a 500+ word essay (no longer than 2 pages) about this prompt: Describe what you think are the core characteristics that a service member or first responder embodies. If awarded the Warrior's Legacy Scholarship, how do you intend to embody those same characteristics in your every day life? In your future education and career goals?  Please visit: Warrior's Legacy to apply. 

WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Matters Scholarship

Grade: 12

Deadline: 05-01-23

Scholarship Value: $500

The WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Matters Scholarship will award $500 to students who show an entrepreneurial spirit and are considering starting their own business. Please visit: WiseGeek to apply.

Wize USA $500 Youth Leadership Scholarship

Ages: 14-20

Deadline: 05-31-23

Scholarship Value: $500

To apply please visit: Youth Leadership Scholarship

You Deserve It Scholarship

Ages: 16+

Deadline: 05-29-23

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Apply for a chance to win this college scholarship sweepstakes from ScholarshipOwl. Please visit: ScholarshipOwl to apply.