Last modified: April 23, 2024

Upcoming Scholarships – Mrs. Morgan’s Scholarship Page

April

E-Waste Scholarship

Due: April 30

Who Can Apply: 9-12th Grade High School student

Amount: $1,000

Each year there are 20 to 50 million tons of e-waste discarded in the world. E-waste contains toxic materials, including heavy metals, that can easily seep into the ground and ultimately get into groundwater supplies. According to the EPA, recycling e-waste allows more than 100 million pounds of materials to be reused annually.

The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste.

Who may apply: 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.

How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.

Deadline: April 30 to coincide with Earth Day

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Think for Yourself Scholarship

Due Date: April 30

Who Can Apply: Students 13 years and older

Amount: $5,000, and three $1,000

Let Grow’s “Think For Yourself ” high school essay contest awards $8,000 in college scholarships. The deadline is extended to April 30, 2021.

Essays should be no longer than 800 words, and not shorter than 500 words. We recommend you first compose your essay in word processing software such as Google Docs or Microsoft Word before using the form in the application.

The contest asks students to consider the value of free speech, curiosity, and open mindedness in their everyday lives, with intriguing prompts like: “Who would you choose to censor what you read?” “When did you stand up — or not — for an unpopular idea?” “Ever learn something good…from a jerk?”

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, be currently in middle or high school, and must enroll no later than the fall of 2026 in a post-secondary institution of higher education (2 or 4 year college or university, trade school, online or vocational school program).

OWNERSHIP AND USE: The ownership of any submission remains the property of the writer, but a completed application constitutes the entrant’s permission and consent, without compensation, with or without attribution, for Let Grow to use, reproduce, transmit, post, distribute, adapt, edit, and/or display the submission, should it choose to do so.

DEADLINE: Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time, April 30, 2021.

PLAGIARISM: All essays must be the original work of the student whose name is listed on the submission form. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

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Tongan American Society Scholarship

Due: April 30

Who Can Apply: Seniors

Amount: $500 to $1000

The purpose of the National Scholarship Funds is to assist Tongan-American students in completing their higher education. National Tongan American (NTAS) scholarship are available on a competitive basis to undergraduate and graduate students of Tongan background, and applicant must be a Utah resident. Awards normally range from $500 to $1000.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS College Transcript or High School transcript for entering Freshman. A cover letter that demonstrates your qualifications, how you plan to use the scholarship, extracurricular activities and any special recognition and awards. Student Aid Report (SAR) showing assistance, grants, scholarships student are receiving. Application must be completed, signed and dated. Each application must be accompanied by a cover letter and two letters of recommendation. You MUST be a Utah resident DEADLINE: All materials must be submitted by April 30

More Info at National Tongan American Society Scholarship

May

Mike Stanger Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Due: May 1

Who Can Apply: Seniors at Timpview High School

Amount $1,000

Three scholarships will be awarded.

Mike Stanger is a former T-Bird. He played Basketball and Golf while at Timpview. Mike went on to work in the golf industry and gained lifelong friendships in the process. His family has chosen to create a scholarship to help seniors at Timpview take their next step in life. They will award three $1,000 scholarships to qualified graduating seniors from Timpview High School.

Applications must be turned in to the Career Center in Room N-206 by May 1 and must include the following:

1. Completed application 2. A copy of your high school transcript 3. One Letter of Recommendation from anyone not related to you. 4. A one-page letter telling the committee why you should receive the Michael Stanger Scholarship. This letter should include an explanation of you meet the scholarship’s requirements of academic excellence, financial need or athletic participation.

Applications will be screened and winners will be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Michael Stanger Memorial Foundation.

Applications are available in the Career Center in Room N-206

Canyon Crest Elementary Scholarship

Due: May 1

Who Can Apply: Timpview seniors that attended at least one year at Canyon Crest Elementary School

Amount: Varies

Qualifications

1. Student must have attended Canyon Crest Elementary School a minimum of 1 full year sometime during grades K through 6.

2. Student must use the scholarship for post-high school education.

3. Student must use scholarship for tuition, books, or other post-high school education expenses. The scholarship is non-renewable.

Application Components

1. Complete application at the Google Form link provided

2. Submit at least one (1) letter of recommendation from a high school teacher

3. Submit a copy of your most recent high school transcript

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on factors deemed appropriate by the Canyon Crest Scholarship Committee, which may include, but is not limited to:

Years attended at Canyon Crest Elementary School Application responses Academic achievement Letters of recommendation Extracurricular involvement, including work experience and service activities Financial need (if you choose to share with the committee)

More Info About Canyon Crest Elementary School Scholarship

Culinary Institute of America Scholarship

Due: May 1

Who Can Apply: Seniors planning to major in Culinary

Amount: $10,000

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs, will award two scholarships each year. Each recipient will receive $2,500 per year for four years to be applied directly to the student’s account at the institution

Eligibility Requirements To be considered by the scholarship committee, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

Be an exemplary student. Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Be a high school senior eligible to graduate the same year as the scholarship is applied for. Be currently accepted to the institution with a major in either culinary or pastry arts. Have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef Notice of Awards Students will be notified by email of any scholarship award.

Renewal of Scholarship

Scholarships are not automatically renewed for candidates. Candidates are encouraged to reapply if scholarship funds are needed in future years.

Application Procedure Applicants will be evaluated on a 100 point scale dependent on the criteria listed below. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the scholarship selection committee.

Academic Grade Point Average (Total of 30 possible points)

The following points are earned based on the applicants cumulative GPA. Official transcript showing current GPA must be submitted for verification.

Cumulative GPA 2.5 – 2.59 = +2 points Cumulative GPA 2.6 – 2.79 = +5 points Cumulative GPA 2.8 – 2.99 = +10 points Cumulative GPA 3.0 – 3.29 = +15 points Cumulative GPA 3.3 – 3.59 = +20 points Cumulative GPA 3.6 – 3.89 = +25 points Cumulative GPA 3.9 – 4.0 = +30 points Participation in Culinary Competitions (Total of 20 possible points)

Points may be earned for competing in a culinary or pastry competition at a local, regional, or national level. Acceptable competitions include ACF sanctioned competitions, Skills USA, ProStart competitions. Only one competition may be submitted per scholarship application. For verification please submit competitor’s letter or letter of participation from team coach. Verification letters should include name, date and location of competition. Competition must have been held within the last 12 months.

Participated as competitor = +5 points Earned Bronze medal = +10 points Earned Silver medal = +15 points Earned Gold medal = +20 points Volunteer for School and Industry Activities (Total of 10 possible points)

Points may be earned for culinary volunteer involvement for school and industry related activities. Examples include community charity events, food pantry, cooking for disaster relief, volunteering for a culinary club, cooking at a homeless shelter, or working at a charity dinner. Points vary depending on the number of activities attended or worked in the last 12 months with a 3 event maximum. Letter verifying volunteer service must be submitted as proof.

1 activity submitted = 3 points 2 activities submitted = 7 points 3 activities submitted = 10 points American Culinary Federation Involvement (Total of 10 possible points)

Points may be earned for involvement in ACF related activities including attending local chapter meetings, volunteering for chapter events, working on an ACF committee, or attending an ACF national or regional event. Points vary depending on the number of ACF events attended in the last 12 months with a 3 event maximum. Submit for verification a letter from a chapter representative or letter of attendance.

1 event/activity submitted = 3 points 2 event/activities submitted = 7 points 3 event/activities submitted = 10 points Required Essay (Total of 25 possible points)

Complete each essay question listed on page 5 of this application. Each question is worth a possible 5 points for a total of 25. Answers must be a minimum of 50 words per question.

Letters of reference (Total of 5 possible points)

Submit two letters of recommendation from industry, culinary professional and/or culinary educators. Family members are ineligible. Late references will not be considered.

More Info About Culinary Institute Scholarship

Career & Technical Education Video Contest

Due: May 3

Who Can Apply: 7-12th Grade

Amount: Varies

CTE is thrilled to launch a unique competition celebrating CTE, where students create a 60-second video highlighting their CTE journey and experiences. Whether in a CTE class, part of a CTE pathway, involved with an Internship or CAPS, or engaged in a CTE student organization (CTSO), this competition will make CTE students shine!

The competition is open to all CTE students in 7th through 12th grade. The successful video will be featured on the District’s website and a grand prize.

Rotary Scholarship

Due: May 10th @ 3:00 pm

Who Can Apply: Seniors

Amount: $1,000

The Rotary Club of Provo is providing a $1,000.00 scholarship to a graduate who needs financial assistance and meets the requirements in the following three areas:

• Scholastic 2.5 GPA • Citizenship High Standard • Community Volunteer Service

A complete application will include:

• Letter of recommendation from an adult who knows the student, but is not a relative. • School transcript • Application form typed or printed

The scholarship must be used to attend a school within the state of Utah.

Pick up Application in the Career Center in Room N-206.

Application must be handed in or emailed to Mrs. Morgan (cindam@provo.edu) by May 10th @ 3:00 pm. She will forward all applications to the Rotary Club who will then make the final decision.

Review It Scholarship

Due: May 15

Who Can Apply: Seniors

Amount: $1,000

The scholarship will be awarded to the best Movie Review submitted by a student before the scholarship deadline.

Scholarship Deadline: May 15th, 2024

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

To be considered eligible for the “Review It” Scholarship you must:

A) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2024.

B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

C) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.

D) Submit your Movie Review no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed.

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MYIMPACT Challenge

Due: May 19th

Who Can Apply: Ages 13-19

Amount: $500– $2,000

Win $500 – $2,000 For Your UTAH Service Project! Attend the Conference & WIN prizes!

• All Utah-based entries will be invited to exhibit their projects in-person on June 14, 2024!

• Open to Utah-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19.

PRINCIPLES ESSAY 1,200-word essay on how your project advances Founding Principles and Civic Virtues

PROJECT REPORT A project report of up to 2,000 words on the project’s inspiration, planning, and execution. Includes at least two examples of the impact on your community.

MULTIMEDIA Photographic or video documentation of project That shows tangible impact. Watch Video Attend the Conference & WIN prizes!

• Deadline: Must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. All Utah-based entries will be invited to exhibit their projects in-person on June 14, 2024!

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June

Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship

Due: June 1

Who Can Apply: Seniors

Amount: $2,000

How to Apply for the Scholarship To apply for the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship make sure you meet the scholarship requirements and then submit an application along with your essay answering the scholarship essay prompt.

All students are encouraged to apply, regardless of their major or minor. This includes high school seniors starting college that year, undergraduate college students, and graduate college students.

Step 1: Meet the Scholarship Requirements To be eligible for the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States Be enrolled full-time Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Submit at least 1 reference letter Submit a scholarship essay The scholarship essay should be at least 500 words The scholarship essay should answer the following prompt . . . Step 2: Submit an Application and Essay All scholarship applicants must submit a scholarship essay answering the following essay prompt.

“How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process?”

Scholarship Application Deadline The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship Committee will be accepting scholarship applications from January 1st to June 1st.

The scholarship application submission deadline is June 1st.

Once all submissions are received, they will be reviewed by the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship Committee and the scholarship winner will be announced on June 14th.

The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the university or college that the winning applicant is attending, with $1,000 being given for two semesters, accumulating in a total scholarship fund of $2,000 over the course of two semesters.

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AVALAUNCH Media Scholarship

Due: June 30

Who Can Apply: Seniors

Amount: $2,000

Avalaunch Media Scholarship: Avalaunch Media is excited to announce a $2,000 scholarship for current, full-time students attending an accredited two- or four-year university or college in the United States. To apply, students must submit an essay or a video discussing the topic “How have you created believers in yourself and your story?” The deadline for applications is june 30, 2024. For more information on the essay topic and submission requirements, visit website below.

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Other Places to find Scholarships:

www.ktsutah.org

www.salliemae.com

www.chegg.com

www.cappex.com

www.unigo.com

www.bold.org

www.scholarshipamerica.org

Not a US Citizen? Places to find Scholarships:

Mexican American Legal Defense Fund Scholarships

These scholarships are for anyone. The Resource booklet is just compiled by the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund. It is for anyone from any country.

University of Utah Dream Center Scholarship List

Immigrants Rising Scholarship List

Salt Lake Community College Dream Center Scholarships On this link, students sign up to receive the monthly newsletter