March Scholarship DeadlinesUniversity of Utah Bioscience High School Summer Research Program
The bioscience program at the U of U seeks to increase the participation of students in biological research and to encourage them to prepare for careers in research, medicine, and education. 16 students will be selected to participate in an 8-week bioscience high school summer research program, through which students are given a substantive experience in a basic research setting. Criteria for admission: - Utah high school student - completed application - high school transcript ( minimum 3.0 GPA) - 2 letters of recommendation, at least one from a science teacher - statement describing interest in biological sciences and future goals - completion of grade 11 by the beginning of the program - completion of 3 years of math - completion of 3 science courses (including biology and chemistry) Students are required to be engaged in program activities for the full 8 weeks (June 5 - July 27, 2017) Amount: varies Deadline: 03/03/2017 Website: www.biology.utah.edu/undergraduate/research/hsprog.php Eligible grades: 11, 12 Governors Honor Academy at Southern Utah University
High school juniors have learning experiences working hand-in-hand with exciting activities that help them create lasting friendships and a love of learning. Students are given leadership and teamwork opportunities during the Academy, preparing them to provide leadership in their schools and communities. The cost of the Academy is $1000 for all expenses of the 9 day Academy. Selected participants will receive a sponsorship packet, detailing how to raise money towards their $1000 fee. Those participants who attend the Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to Southern Utah University. The GPA requirement is a 3.6. The Governors Academy will be held June 23rd-July 1st, 2017. Deadline: 03/03/2017 Website: www.suu.edu/gha/apply.html Eligible grade: 11 Seattle Pacific University Future Falcon Social Venture Competition
The Future Falcon Social Venture Plan Competition encourages high school students across the country to develop an entrepreneurial project that addresses dual bottom lines: social and financial. Participants tackle a felt social need while proposing a way to provide sustainable funding through a business activity. Eligibility: - Must be enrolled in high school - Participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian approval Amount: $2,500 Deadline: 03/10/2017 Website: begin@spu.edu Eligible grades: 10, 11, 12 "I Make A Difference" Teen Art and Media Contest
Entries need to illustrate and convey a climate adaptation and how it affects our health and local environment. It should also propose an alternative or solution to help people prepare for these changes that affect our water, air, food, waste, health, disease, plants and animals. Youth ages 10-21 are eligible to enter the art and media contest. Three individual winners will be selected, attend the festival to exhibit their art and be recognized by Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams. They will also win a Scheel's gift card and an ipod. Amount: varies Deadline: 03/11/2017 Website: http://slco.org/youth/events Eligible grades: 10, 11, 12 The Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program
Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. Since 2011, Kohl's has recognized more than 17,500 kids with nearly $3.5 million in scholarships and prizes. How does it work? Students must be between the ages of 6 and 18 (as of March 15, 2017) and not yet a high school graduate. The student's volunteer actions should be described in detail on the nomination form. Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year. Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service. Nominators must be 21 or older. What can they win? Store winners will each be awarded a $50 Kohl's gift card. Regional winners will each be award a $1,000 scholarship for higher education. National winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships. Plus, Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization of the student's choice. Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: 03/15/2017 Website: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/ Eligible grade: 10, 11, 12 The Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest
The Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest is open to filmmakers age 19 and younger. To qualify, you must submit an original film of 4 minutes or less addressing this years theme, which is "I watch what you #tweet! How free should social media be?". Entries can be videos of any kind, including documentary, animation, experimental, satire, fictional narrative, or music video. The top three winners will be award cash prizes and the first place winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the New York Film Academy. Amount: Up to $5,000 Deadline: 03/15/2017 Website: http://ncac.org Eligible grade: 10, 11, 12 The Microsoft disAbility Scholarship
The Microsoft disAbility Scholarship was established in 2013 to support students with disabilities headed to college, increase the enrollment of persons living with a disability in higher education and decrease unemployment bias for disabled persons. The scholarship is $5,000, renewable for 4 years for a total of $20,000. Amount: $5,000 - $20,000 Deadline: 03/15/2017 Website: https://aka.ms/msdisabilityscholarship Eligible grade: 12 NAEOP Special Needs Student Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist a special needs high school student with an identified disability who will be pursuing a post-secondary program. Eligibility criteria: - satisfactory completion of a majority of the goals as indicted on the students individualized education plan - satisfactory participation in school program as indicated by attendance records - documentation of proof of registration and/or participation in referral proedures for students with disabilities, community based support agencies, supporting homes, etc. - samples of exemplary work demonstrating student achievement toward planning for adulthood - other examples of student commitment to his/her entrance to adulthood Amount: $500 Deadline: 03/15/2017 Website: http://uaeop.weebly.com Eligible grade: 12 |
