October Scholarships

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship- Are you a senior that will graduate in 2012? Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? If so, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants will be judged on their academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, community-leadership, and involvement in extracurricular activities. For more information and to apply online, visit www.wendysheisman.com and click on “Apply Now.” The first 30,000 applicants will receive a $10 Wendy’s gift card. Scholarship amount has not been indicated. Deadline: October 2, 2011, 5:00pm central time.

AES Engineers Scholarship- This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. To apply, students will submit an essay of no more than 1000 words to scholarships@aesengineers.com. Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for essay question and full details. AES will be awarding $500 to the winner(s).  Deadline: October 7, 2011.

The Governor's Reality Check Challenge – Governor Gary R. Herbert invites Utah high school students to enter to win a $1,000, $500, or $100 contribution to a Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) 529 college savings account! Reality Check is a personalized online assessment found on www.UtahFutures.org.  To be eligible for the prize drawing, complete the following steps between Tuesday, October 11, 2011, and 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011: 1. Go to www.UtahFutures.org  and login to your UtahFutures account. You will need to know your State Student Identifier (SSID) - it will be your UtahFutures username. If you don't know your SSID and login information, check with your school's guidance counselor. 2. Go to: http://realitycheckchallenge.eventbrite.com and register for the challenge by providing your first and last name, your UtahFutures username, and your phone number and e-mail address. 3. Log in to www.utahfutures.org.  4. Click on the "Career Interest Surveys" tab near the top of the screen. Select "Reality Check" - it's the first option on the right side of the screen. 5. Watch the online video. It's one minute and 30 seconds in length and explains the assessment. 6. Click the "Get a Reality Check" button and complete the assessment. Save the assessment by clicking on the star entitled "Save as New." 7. In the text box that appears, record something you learned from doing the assessment. Winners will be notified the week of October 24 and given instructions on how to claim their UESP award. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011.

Horatio Alger Scholarship - The Horatio Alger Association’s State Scholarship Program in Utah, provides financial assistance to students in the state of Utah who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. There are twenty-five $5,000 scholarships awarded annually and funded through the generosity of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Scholarship criteria include graduation in 2012, commitment to pursuing a bachelor’s degree, critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, or explanation must be provided), involvement in co-curricular and community activities, and minimum GPA of 2.0. Applications and more information are available online at: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm.  Deadline: October 30, 2011.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Seniors in high schools throughout the U.S. who meet the eligibility requirements (including a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of junior year in high school) may apply for one of 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships. Approximately 2,200 applicants will be selected as Semifinalists. Semifinalists must then complete a secondary application, including essays, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The Program Review Committee will select 250 Finalists to advance to the final interview phase. Finalists are interviewed by a National Selection Committee representing outstanding leaders in business, government, education and the arts. 50 students are then designated as National Scholars and receive awards of $20,000 for college; 200 students are designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college. For full details and to apply online, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org.  The Coca-Coca Scholars program is highly competitive and the application is rather detailed, so apply early. Deadline: October 31, 2011.

Discus Awards Scholarships- Discus Awards recognize leaders on the dance team, drywall hangers supporting Habitat for Humanity, shift leaders at Starbucks, active youth group members, and social media gurus. Put simply, Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new category of high school students: the all-around standout. Sound like you or a student you know? Whether you're a high school athlete, Mathlete, or poet, the Discus Awards have athletic, academic, or art scholarships for you. These student scholarships give you the means to continue fueling your talents and passions. Discus Award winners will be considered for a new $2,000 scholarship every month of the school year so apply today! For more information and to nominate yourself or another student, please visit: http://www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info.