Elks Most Valuable Student

Deadline: November 12, 2025       Amount: $1000-$7000 per year

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Deadline: November 12, 2025      Amount: up to $160,000 ($40,000 per year for four years)

• Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
• GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
• Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.

Geneva Rock Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2025   Amount: $2000

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, trade, or vocational school.
• Scholarship applicants must be in pursuit of construction-related careers including, but not limited to: Construction management, civil engineering, business, and commercial/professional sales. Students involved in trades such as welding, diesel tech, heavy equipment operations, and building tech are also welcome to apply.
• High school seniors are eligible to apply but must be enrolled in one of the previously mentioned institutions. All applicants must have received (or be in the process of attaining) their high school diploma or GED.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or be a legal permanent resident with work eligibility status.

ACF Visionary Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2025    Amount: $1,000 – $2500

• Must be in the graduating class of 2026-2029
• Must complete ACF Visionary Scholarship Application
• Must submit a copy of the student’s most recent unofficial high school transcript
• Must submit a 500 word, typed, double-spaced essay on “Why College is Important to Me.” All components of the application must be received for a student to be eligible for an award. Applications are judged on the ability to follow guidelines (25%), grammar and punctuation (25%), and the merit of the written essay (50%).
• Must be United States Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens and may be asked to participate in a qualification interview as part of the application process to assist the ACF in ultimately determining the winners

Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12

Deadline: December 1, 2024     Amount: $500 – $1,500

• FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled

PrimePutt Women in Golf Annual Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2025     Amount: $1000

• A woman or woman-identifying person
• Plays golf in any capacity
• A high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
• Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Deadline: December 1, 2025     Amount: $40,000

• Scholarship is open to African American High School Seniors
• Two Essays
• Letters of Recommendation
• High School Transcript

University of Utah – The Explore More Scholarship  

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025    Final Deadline: February 15, 2026      Amount: $10,000

• The Explore More Scholarship is available to new incoming freshman students, resident and nonresident, and transfer students from community colleges who are starting their first semester at the University of Utah.
• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on their most recent academic transcript and a strong background in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Participation in leadership and extracurricular activities is also a consideration.
• If you are selected to receive the Explore More Scholarship, the delivery of the award is contingent on being admitted to the University of Utah, declaring Mining Engineering as your major and following the program of study.

Common App Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2025          Amount: $2000

• Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
• Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026..
• Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
  Answer ONE of the essay prompts.

Denny’s Hungry for Education

Deadline: December 8, 2025       Amount: $2000

• All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school or college) in the continental United States or Puerto Rico.
• All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico
• If an applicant is under 18 and is selected as a potential HFE scholarship recipient, the student’s parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights to be confirmed as a winner.
• Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• GPA Level Requirement: 2.5 or higher
• Students must provide a 300-word (high school) or 500-word (college) essay on “How Denny’s can help bring communities together?”.
• Student must also provide the following:
  • A recent portrait photo (headshot), suitable for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies or cropped photos are not accepted.
  • Most recent school transcript, all transcripts must be attached as a PDF document. Unofficial Transcripts are accepted.
  • Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF form.

Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2025     Amount: $1,250 – $1,750

• Be a high school student, graduating class of 2026 or 2027, at an accredited Utah school.
• Have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course.
• Not be a direct relative of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. 
• Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?
• Future Semi-Annual Deadline: April 2026.

Ronald D. Weiss Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2025       Amount: up to $3500

• Good Standing – Be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
• Age – If under 18, have the permission of your parent or guardian to apply.
• Country / Citizenship – There is no restriction on students outside of the United States or non-citizens of the U.S. entering the contest.
• Language / Laws – The submissions, including the essay, must all be in English and the essay must be based on U.S. laws and policies.
• Recognized Academic Institution – The academic institution to where the applicant is currently enrolled and/or enrolled next year, needs to a recognized educational institution currently offering an academic educational curriculum to a body of students. However, the educational institution can be outside of the United States, and the student can be taking courses on-line or on a part-time basis. To qualify, the program in which the student is enrolled needs to be at least six (6) months in length and result in a certificate or degree.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future Contest

Deadline: December 31, 2025          Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• Open to entrants from all nations.
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only.
• Open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork.
• Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. (Future quarterly deadlines March 30, June 30, September 30) The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished.
• The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination.
• No entry fee is required and all rights to the entry remain the property of the artist.
• All first prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Deadline: December 31, 2025      Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
• Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words.
• No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
• Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
• Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. (Future quarterly deadlines (March 30, June 30, September 30)
• From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2025     Amount: $5000

• High School Senior
• Essays of at least 500 words
• Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories — regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world.

Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 5, 2026     Amount: $10,000 Renewable

• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
• Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
• Be citizens of the United States of America

Live Más Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 6, 2026     Amount: up to $25,000

• Applicant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active duty member of the U.S. military, who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools) and in good academic standing.
• Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
• Apply Now!
• Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that answers the following questions:
  • What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
  • How do you plan to use your passion to make your community, country, and/or world, etc. a better place?
  • What is your education plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it help you pursue your passion and create positive impact?

AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship 

Deadline: January 7, 2026     Amount: $10,000

• Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds)
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
• Must have an AIAA High School Membership – It’s Free!
• Underrepresented students encouraged to apply

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 7, 2026, 3 pm MT     Amount: up to $35,000

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Present evidence of financial need;
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
• Plan to attend an accredited and JRF approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university;
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

DECA Coporate Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 9, 2026    Amount: up to $5000

• Must be a DECA member
• The Corporate Scholarship Program consists of scholarships provided by partners that have specific eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded based on the specific criteria as well as DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance. Various scholarships are available.

Harry Applegate Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 9, 2026     Amount: $1,000 – $5,000

• Must be a DECA member
• The Harry Applegate Scholarship Program is a scholarship fund that corporate and organization supporters contribute to, but the scholarship is actually in the name of the company or organization. Scholarships are awarded based on DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Deadline: January 12, 2026     Amount: $100 – $10,000

• Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
• The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.

U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 12, 2026     Amount: $1,000 – $1,500

• Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
• 3.75 GPA
• Personal Statement

APIA Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2026     Amount: $2,500 – $20,000 (One Time & Renewable Rewards)

• APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the AANHPI community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity.
• Be able to describe ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2025.

Dolly Parton Award

Deadline: January 15, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2025.

• Must be in residence in the United States or its territories.

• May only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program.

• May not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program.

• May only submit works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.

• May only apply if they have not previously won the Dolly Parton Songwriters Award or Nashville Songwriting Scholarship. (Honorable mention may apply again.)

John Lennon Award

Deadline: January 15, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2025.

• Must be in residence in the United States or its territories.

• May only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program.

• May not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program.

• May only submit works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.

• May only apply if they have not previously won the John Lennon Award. (Honorable mention may apply again.)

National FFA Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2026     Amount: varies

• Must be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
• Must be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
• Must plan to attend post-secondary or trade school in the U.S.
• Must be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
• Must be an FFA Member.

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2026     Amount: $500 – $5,000

• Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
• A ONE-PAGE ESSAY not to exceed 300 words stating why the Applicant is planning a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.

C-Span Student Cam Scholarship

Deadline: January 20, 2026      Amount: Varies

• Available to students in grades 6-12.
• Create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, “Exploring the American Story through the Declaration of Independence..”
• With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the student filmmakers of the top 150 student documentaries.

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 23, 2026, 11:59pm EST      Amount: To Be Determined

• Application opens January 5, 2026
• Must have completed one CE or AP course in Language Arts, Math and Science.
• Must be a senior graduating from a Utah High School.
• Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA by the application deadline.

2026 Career and Technical Education Scholarships and Tuition Awards

Deadline: January 30, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Lawfully present in the United States and must be a current Utah resident.
• A high school senior, currently enrolled in a Utah public secondary school.
• Eligible to graduate from a Utah public secondary school before September 1, 2026.
• Applicant must verify the CTE program he/she wants to enroll in is offered at the selected institutions. Please refer to the website for detailed information.
• The applicant may accept other private scholarships. However, be aware that at some participating institutions, applicants cannot accept a CTE Scholarship and Tuition Award and another scholarship from the same institution.

Technology Addiction Awareness

Deadline: January 30, 2026     Amount: $1,000

• You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible.
• You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• 140-character statement that completes this sentence: Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…

Baer Reintegration Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2026    Amount: $10,000

• Be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
• Be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up, or have prescribing authority’s documentation of past history noted on recommendation form.
• Be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegration efforts.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident and plan to attend school in the U.S.
• Be age 18 or older by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic school year

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Hawaii Time)     Amount: Varies

• Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2026     Amount: $3,500 – $48,000

• Eagle Scouts must be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) to apply.
• Eagle Scouts may apply for NESA scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school through their junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of their associate degree program or skilled trade program.
• Recipients may receive a NESA scholarship one time only.
• NESA scholarships are available to Eagle Scouts currently enrolled in or accepted by an accredited educational institution as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) in a program leading to an academic degree (including associate degrees) or a skilled trade program.
• Cooke four-year scholarship awardees must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) in a program leading to a bachelors degree.
• NESA scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

Mas Family Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2026  Amount: Varies

• Students can apply for a Mas Family Scholarship if they were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in community service activities.
• While not the primary consideration, financial need will be considered during the selection process.
• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Union Plus Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2026     Amount: $500 – $4,000

• Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
• Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended.

Connex Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2026     Amount: Up to $5,000

• Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident
• At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)
• Plan to enroll as a full-time student
• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience. 
• The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2026+ to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC, carpentry).

Dell Scholars Program

Deadline: February 15, 2026     Amount: $20,000

• Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
• Be on track to graduate at the end of current academic year
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.4

Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: $5,000

• Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship.
• Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
• Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).

Lehi Round-Up Rodeo Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026    Amount: $1,000

• Must be a graduating senior (class of 2026) from Skyridge High School.
• Must complete and submit the application form – (Click on above title link for the application.)
• Must provide an official, current high school transcript.
• Must submit a typed essay 500 words or less (Click on the above link for essay prompt.)
• Applications and all other required documentation may be scanned and emailed to Mrs. Morgan at [email protected] or they can be dropped off in the Skyridge Counseling Office.
• Please Note: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Life Lessons Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Between 17 – 24 years of age.
• Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.
• Will be attending college, university or trade school in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall semester.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.
• No employees or household members employed by The Life and Health Insurance Foundation or its affiliates.
• Have parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter if under age 18.

Utah Young Humanitarian Award

Deadline: March 1, 2026     Amount: $1,500 – $7,500

• The Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award highlights the power of sustained, self driven service in creating lasting, positive change within local Utah communities. This scholarship celebrates young leaders who have shown exceptional commitment to helping others, prioritizing collaboration over individual recognition. By partnering with established organizations or supporting existing causes, our humanitarians demonstrate that leadership is not always about starting something new, but about joining hands with others to make a difference.
• Write a 250-500 word essay in response to each prompt.
• You will submit a Service Resume to highlight your community involvement.
• Transcripts are requested solely to confirm enrollment in a Utah High School or post-secondary institution. Transcripts will not be included in the materials given to Award judges. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
• You will need 2 Letters of  Recommendation from two people who have supervised your service within the community. ​

The Jiffy Lube “Teen Driver” Scholarship

Deadline: March 9, 2026     Amount: up to $6,500

• The Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” High School Scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you?
• Four finalists will be selected in both categories from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalists will be guaranteed a $1500 award and then will create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $6,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos.

First Credential Scholarship (Formerly Utah PRIME Scholarship)

Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59pm EST     Amount: $500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Complete the two part application
• Complete a 2026-27 FAFSA
• Complete one of the following experiences in high school:
  • 5 general education concurrent enrollment courses (each in a different GE category), OR
  • At least 6 courses, or 300 hours, in a CTE program at a Utah technical college, OR
  • A youth apprenticeship
• Meet all application deadlines
• Enroll full-time at an eligible institution or submit documentation of an approved deferral from an eligible institution starting the fall after high school graduation

**The requirements for a First Credential are determined and verified by the Utah State Board of Education, which reviews completion of the required coursework. Students do not need a physical or digital certificate to submit an application or be eligible, like in previous years. Please contact your high school counselor for more information about completing the required courses.

Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship

Deadline: March 20, 2026     Amount: Varies

• Graduate from a Utah high school
• When eligible, enroll in a basic training course at a state-certified academy
• Enroll in a qualifying degree program or receive an approved deferral at an eligible institution beginning the fall semester after high school graduation
• Commit to working as a certified peace officer in Utah for a minimum of five years after POST certification
• Not a recipient of a PSOCAG award
• Complete the FAFSA

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Regular Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59pm EST      Amount: To Be Determined

• Application opens January 5, 2026
• Must have completed one CE or AP course in Language Arts, Math and Science.
• Must be a senior graduating from a Utah High School.
• Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA by the application deadline.

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Varies

• A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor
• A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
• Accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of upcoming academic year

Folds of Honor Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Up to $5,000

• Folds of Honor scholarships are available to spouses and children of fallen or disabled first responders.
• Proof of relation to the first responder. 
• Proof of first responder’s active-duty service.
• Documentation detailing the circumstances of injury or loss of life.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future Contest

Deadline: March 30, 2026          Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• Open to entrants from all nations.
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only.
• Open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork.
• Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. (Future quarterly deadlines June 30, September 30, December 31) The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished.
• The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination.
• No entry fee is required and all rights to the entry remain the property of the artist.
• All first prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Deadline: March 30, 2026      Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
• Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words.
• No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
• Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
• Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. (Future quarterly deadlines (June 30, September 30, December 31)
• From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

Dr. Arthur A Kezian DDS Science Scholarship 2025-2026

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: 1,200

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2025
• Must be a resident of the United States or Canada
• Must complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2026     Amount: Varies

• SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally.
• For all SWE scholarships, applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. 

Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2026     Amount: $500

• Must currently be in high school, college, or university.
• Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
• Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.
• Submit an answer to the essay question: If you could have any job in the world what would it be and why?

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation

Deadline: April 1, 2026     Amount: Varies (Multiple Scholarships)

• Incoming Freshman through incoming Senior at a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college as a full-time student OR an accredited trade school. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be a current active member of USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS: AWSA/ABC/AKA/NCWSA/NSSA/NWSRA/USA-AWSWS/USA-WB/USHA
• Award will be made to an undergraduate student and for no more than (3) academic years. Recipients must attend school for the full year during the year of receipt.

The Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship

Deadline: April 13, 2026    Amount: up to $6,500

• Students between the ages of 15-17 currently attending high school and are currently enrolled in a driver’s education program either in the private sector or in Utah’s public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Seniors will be considered for the “Teen Driver” category.
• Three finalists will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays submitted.  Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a 1-2 minute video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc.  The overall $6,500 scholarship winners will be chosen from these three videos.

The Airman Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 15, 2026     Amount: $1,000 – $5,000

• Unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No Officer dependents!
• Must be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 12th-year high school student or full-time college undergraduate student
• Enrolled/accepted to an accredited college/university
• No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor
• Applicant must be dependent upon their parent or guardian for over 1/2 of his/her support

Army Scholarship Foundation

Deadline: April 15, 2026     Amount: $1,000

• Be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing, OR Be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army.
• 2.0 GPA 
• Essay
• Transcript 
• Must Complete the FAFSA

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heros

Deadline: April 15, 2026     Amount: $10,000

• Between the ages of 8 and 18.
• Permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada.
• Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months.
• Working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.

Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship

Deadline: April 2026     Amount: $1,250 – $1,750

• Be a high school student, graduating class of 2026 or 2027, at an accredited Utah school.
• Have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course.
• Not be a direct relative of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors or staff. 
• Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions: “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?
• Future Semi-Annual Deadline: December 2026.

E-Waste Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026    Amount: $1,000

• You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. 
• You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• 140-character statement that completes this sentence: The most important reason to care about e-waste is…

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026     Amount: $500

• Students must be between the ages of 16 – 21.
• Students must be attending school in the fall. 
• Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada. 
• 2.5 GPA
• Essay on the topic: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling

Prochnow Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2026     Amount: $1,000

• Transcript showing a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5.
• College or trade school acceptance letter.
• Recommendation letter.
• Essay of 250-500 words describing your long-term personal and professional goals and how you achieve at a high level with a mental illness.

Denes I. Bardos Award

Deadline: May 1, 2026     Amount: $1,000

• Immigrants currently residing in the United States.
• Students in their final year of high school or students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the past 6 months.

We the Future Scholarship Contest

Deadline: May 31, 2026     Amount: $1000

• The High School Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal residents who are students in grades 9-12 and are 14 to 19 years old at the time of entry, attending public, private, religious, home school programs, and charter schools.
• Students must attend school in one of the 50 States, District of Columbia, all U.S. Territories, or American Armed Forces Schools abroad.
• High School Students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered.

Geneva Rock Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2026   Amount: $2000

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, trade, or vocational school.
• Scholarship applicants must be in pursuit of construction-related careers including, but not limited to: Construction management, civil engineering, business, and commercial/professional sales. Students involved in trades such as welding, diesel tech, heavy equipment operations, and building tech are also welcome to apply.
• High school seniors are eligible to apply but must be enrolled in one of the previously mentioned institutions. All applicants must have received (or be in the process of attaining) their high school diploma or GED.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or be a legal permanent resident with work eligibility status.

Book Your Summer Scholarship Program

Deadline: July 2026        Amount: $2000

• Register for the summer reading program at your local library. Then enter for a chance at one of six regional $2,000 my529 scholarships.
• One entry per reader, age 18 and under. No purchase necessary to enter.
• Book Your Summer runs May 1, through July 31.

NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship

Deadline: September 2026    Amount: $1000

• High school students of all grade levels with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following disciplines:
  • Business/Business Administration
  • Finance/Economics
  • Public Policy
• Educator recommendation
• A response of 500-800 words or less to the following prompt:
  • What inspires you to choose business, finance/economics, or public policy as your major? Provide examples of your dedication and passion to your chosen field.
• Color headshot suitable for website posting
• Transcript
• Resume

NSHSS Poetry Scholarship

Deadline: September 2026     Amount: $1000

• NSHSS members graduating high school in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028 with a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Educator recommendation letter
• Upload a copy of your work
• A brief artist statement (no more than 200 words) explaining the reasoning behind your piece, along with a short author bio.
• Color headshot suitable for website posting
• Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)
• Academic Resume

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Deadline: September 2026     Amount: up to $20,000

• The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards a total of $3.4 million annually in achievement-based, four-year scholarships to 250 outstanding high school seniors from communities across the U.S.
• Students will be selected based on their leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, character, motivation to succeed, and community service.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future Contest

Deadline: September 30, 2026        Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• Open to entrants from all nations.
• All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only.
• Open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork.
• Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. (Remaining future quarterly deadlines December 31, March 30, June 30) The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished.
• The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination.
• No entry fee is required and all rights to the entry remain the property of the artist.
• All first prize winners for the year will be eligible for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Deadline: September 30, Amount: $1,000, $750, $500 (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize)

• L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
• Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words.
• No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
• Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
• Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. (Future quarterly deadlines December 31, March 30, June 30) From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

My 529 Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest

Deadline: September 2026     Amount: $2,000

• Open to all students K-12th grade
• Design and draw a bookmark using the art medium of your choice
• Applications are available online using the link above

AES Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: October 2026    Amount: up to $500

• Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.
• Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. 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.
• Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
• When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
• Submit essay to [email protected]

Daniel’s Scholarship Program

Due Date: October 2026    Amount: Varies

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
• Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required)
• Meet financial eligibility requirements as described on the website

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)

Deadline: October 2026    Amount: Varies

Any U.S. woman in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to apply and will be considered for both the National and Affiliate Award, if she also meets all of the following criteria:

• 13 years of age or older at the time of creating an aspirations.org account.
• Receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of completion of their AiC Community membership form.
• Must be an AiC Community member.
• Attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base.
• Not an NCWIT employee and have no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors, or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons residing in the same household).
• Note that applicants under the age of 18 ​at the time of application submission will require parent or guardian approval.​​

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline: October 2027     Amount: up to $35,000

• Open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories
• Submit an original essay on the topic “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” and 3-5 min. audio reading of that essay on an audio CD or flash drive to the local VFW