February Scholarships

New Century Scholarship - Applicants must finish their Associate Degree by the end of spring semester 2012, have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 and a college GPA of at least 3.0. The initial application must be filed by no later than February 1, 2012. Go to the following website for complete details and to complete, print, and mail the application http://www.higheredutah.org/scholarship_info/new-century-scholarship/.  Deadline: February 1, 2012. Pay attention to the "checklist for 2012 graduates." You will need to file additional documentation prior to September 1, 2012.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program brings advice and access to higher education into every community in which AXA has a presence. Every AXA Advisors' branch office nationwide distributes up to twelve $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who live and attend high school in their area. Selection of winners, known as AXA Achievers, is made by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America. An AXA Achiever must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college. For more info and to apply online, visit www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline: February 1, 2012.

Utah State Ambassadors Scholarship – The Ambassador Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen and transfer students. The scholarship is awarded for up to eight semesters for freshman and up to four semesters for transfers, provided a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and 12 credits per semester are maintained and the recipient participates in all ambassador functions as assigned by the Admissions Office. As an ambassador, students meet weekly to coordinate and perform recruitment activities. While on scholarship, ambassadors are asked to participate in a variety of recruitment events including high school visits, student host weekends, campus tours, and other recruitment programs. Additional participation in recruitment committees and campus involvement is encouraged. Incoming freshman applicants must have a minimum index of 108 and ACT of 21 or SAT of 980. Portfolio submission is required with application. Visit http://www.usu.edu/admissions/docs/ambassadorApplication.pdf for details and to download the application. Deadline: February 1, 2012.

UVU Wolverine Ambassador Scholarship- Utah Valley University Wolverine Ambassador Program is designed for top student leaders, providing opportunities for leadership development through a variety of activities involving recruitment, campus outreach, and much more. The unique role of being a Wolverine Ambassador places you in a continuously visible position. Please be aware, this program requires a significant amount of time as our Ambassadors are involved in many aspects of UVU recruitment. The award amount for Wolverine Ambassadors is $1000 per semester. To be considered for the award, students must: be a first time freshman or transfer student, have Utah residency, have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above, and have made significant contributions to their schools and communities through involvement, leadership and service. For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/wolverineambassador.html.  Deadline: February 1, 2012 (submitted, postmarked, or faxed by 5pm, MST).

Young Network Professionals Scholarship Award-This award honors high school seniors who have demonstrated high-tech experience and leadership abilities in their schools and communities. All applicants must be high school seniors who have taken, or are currently taking, the Novell CNA or SUSE LINUX Fundamentals course and who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. One grand-prize winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, while additional winners will receive scholarships up to $2,000. For complete details and application, visit http://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/it_competition.html.  Deadline: postmarked by Friday, February 3, 2012.

Women’s Italian-American Civic League Scholarship - Applicants must be of Italian ancestry and a 2012 graduate of a Utah school. The scholarships awarded are based on ACT or SAT exam scores (40%), exceptional high school ability (40%), and extracurricular involvement (school, church, community service, work related) (20%). To be considered for this $1000 scholarship, the applicant must be admitted as a matriculated student by the applicant’s chosen institute of Higher Education. Application includes a 300-word essay. For complete details and to access the application online, visit www.italianamericancivicleague.com.  You may also pick up an application from the scholarship filing cabinet or Laura Ning. Deadline: February 7, 2012.

KFC Colonel's Scholars®- The KFC Colonel’s Program is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside. The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors (min. 2.75 GPA) planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC Colonel's Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor's degree program. For details and application, visit http://www.kfcscholars.org/.  Deadline: February 8, 2012.

Point Scholarship -This scholarship is for students who are underprivileged, especially those who have been abandoned by family and other support systems because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Since its inception in 2001, Point has invested more than $3 million in outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. This year the foundation will invest more than $1M in the scholarship recipients. A Point Scholarship covers tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and living expenses, and is set up with the individual college to meet the needs of the Point Scholar. The average scholarship award per scholar is $13,600. The average total program expense that includes scholarship funding, mentoring and leadership training is $34,000 per year per scholar. In exchange, all Point Scholars agree to maintain a high level of academic performance and give back to the LGBT community through the completion of an individual community service project. Each Point Scholar makes a personal investment in their own future by either working while studying or acquiring debt to help finance their education. Visit http://www.pointfoundation.org/scholarships.html to learn more and to apply online. Deadline: February 10, 2012.

George H. Hansen Fellowship - This scholarship is for high school seniors who will be attending BYU and plan to major in geology, environmental geology, earth and space education, or engineering geology. Awards range from $500-$1000. Application includes two letters of recommendation and a letter stating your desire to pursue a geology career and how you qualify for the fellowship. See Laura Ning for an application. Deadline: February 15, 2012.

Narratives of Bravery & Hope Scholarship- The Utah Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) is sponsoring the narratives of bravery & hope: ordinary people united for extraordinary change scholarship for Middle/Jr. High and High School Students. Application includes an essay-details are posted at www.utahname.org/scholarship_essay.  Two scholarships ($500) will be awarded to middle/jr. high students and four scholarships ($1000) will be awarded to high school students. Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by 5:00pm.

Dixie State Ambassadors Scholarship - The Ambassador program is a student leadership organization representing Dixie State College to potential students and their families as well as the community, state, nation, and world. Student Ambassadors aid the School Relations Department by giving campus tours, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, working in the office, and answering phone calls. Ambassadors work to provide potential students with a knowledge and understanding of college life at Dixie State College. Ambassador positions require full-time enrollment of at least 12 credit hours, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and involvement at various Dixie State College functions. All scholarship applicants must first be admitted to Dixie State College to be considered. Application includes letters of recommendation, an essay, and a 5 minute “this is me” DVD or scrapbook highlighting your interests. Visit http://new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships/ambassadorleadership.php for complete details and application. Deadline: February 15, 2012.

Best Buy Scholarship - Up to 1,200 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you’re a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience, we encourage you to apply! Details and application available online: www.at15.com.  Deadline: February 15, 2012.

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship- As more and more families across America are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, many teenagers are becoming aware of this heartbreaking brain disease—from personal experiences in their own families, watching friends and neighbors, or involvement in community service. Recognizing this, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, has created a division specifically for teens, AFA Teens. Its goals include raising awareness among teenagers and the general public about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; providing education, counseling and support to young family members; enabling teens to share feelings with other teens and experts; and referring teens and their family members to supportive services. In a further effort to provide an outlet for teenagers to express their thoughts about Alzheimer’s disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause, AFA is pleased to offer the AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship—an annual $5,000 scholarship awarded to one deserving college-bound student, and $500 and $250 scholarships awarded to the first and second runners-up, respectively. Application includes a brief autobiography in essay format and an essay about Alzheimer’s disease. For complete details and to apply online, visit http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html.  Deadline: February 15, 2012.

National Co-Op Scholarship Program - Students who receive this scholarship must be admitted and plan to attend one of seven participation institutions (Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology). These are renewable, $6000.00 scholarships. Learn more about this incredible opportunity and apply online at www.co-op.edu  Deadline: February 15, 2012 *Early submission is strongly encouraged.

2012 Career and Technical Education Scholarships and Tuition Awards - Approximately 102 college scholarships are now available to high school seniors. These scholarships are for one year of college or ATC tuition only. Qualifications: CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards are open to any graduating senior student who plans to get CTE training after high school. This training must result in one of the following: 1. an associate's degree or less in a CTE area, or 2. a bachelor's degree with a teaching credential in a CTE area. Candidates must be a legal U.S. resident, have senior status and graduate from a Utah-sponsored, public, secondary school before September 15, 2012. Please note that several colleges and universities also require a 3.0 cumulative GPA . Immediate employment after completing training program is a requirement for all potential award recipients and the application process requires completion of a portfolio. For complete details and application, visit http://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/scholarships.html.  Deadline: postmarked by Monday, February 27, 2012.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program- If you have the passion to succeed—especially in fields of study important to the automotive and related industries—the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you. This year, we will award 1,100 scholarships, including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. High school seniors and current undergraduates who plan to major in a field that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry are encouraged to apply. Visit www.buickachievers.com for details and application. Deadline: February 29, 2012.

UHEAA’s FAFSA Scholarship- The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority hosts FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Nights to walk students through the FAFSA and how to complete it. UHEAA will award three $1000 scholarships to Utah students who attend a FAFSA Completion Night and submit their FAFSA. Upcoming FAFSA Completion Night dates include: February 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, March 1, 6, 7, 8. To view Completion Night times and locations and to register online, visit http://blog.uheaa.org/events.  Scholarship application must be submitted online, emailed or postmarked within seven (7) calendar days of the UHEAA sponsored FAFSA Night you attend. UHEAA will also award two $500 scholarships to any Utah student who fills out a FAFSA. Visit https://blog.uheaa.org/2012/01/fafsa-scholarship-rules-details/ for complete details on both of these scholarship opportunities. The application for the UHEAA FAFSA Scholarship Contest can be found online at https://www.uheaa.org/forms/scholarship.