Scholarships

Scholarship Types Explained

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Scholarships are based on a student's GPA and ACT score (Index Score)
2. Index scores for scholarships vary for each college/university. Apply for everything.
3. The types of academic scholarship awards are typically full or part tuition

TALENT

1. Scholarships awarded in several areas such as music, dance, marching band, arts, debate, newspaper staff, rodeo, and varsity athletics.
2. Each department has individual criteria.
3. Applicants should complete a scholarship application and make arrangements with departments for auditions if applicable.
4. Amounts for talent scholarships vary.

LEADERSHIP

1. Scholarship for students who have shown outstanding leadership in high school and in the community.
2. To receive full consideration, it is anticipated grades be above average.
3. Students should be prepared to serve on leadership committees.

DEPARTMENTAL

1. Scholarships are awarded to students excelling in specific areas who show potential for academic success in a chosen major.
2. Students apply to their chosen department.

ACHIEVEMENT

1. Most schools offer scholarship money to Regional and State Sterling Scholar winners.
2. Most schools offer scholarship money to students who have achieved National Merit winner status which is determine by a scores on the NMSQT.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Most general scholarships require the following criteria:

1. Average ACT score and GPA
2. Community Service such as Youth Community Council, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, elderly assistance, disaster relief, hunger and homelessness, community improvement. Hours should be documented carefully. An original project is highly considered.
3. Extra Curricular Activities such as: National Honor Society, student body officer, participation is clubs, athletic participation, member of yearbook or newspaper staff.
4. Work experience: documented work hours related to career goal.

Utah Colleges and Universities

Monthly Scholarship Newsletters

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Davis Scholarship Database

Bountiful High Scholarships

Bountiful High School Scholarships and Opportunities

The scholarships listed here are exclusive to BHS students. The opportunities listed will enhance learning as well as help secure future scholarships. Applications need to be submitted to either Kathy Anderson (Scholarship Coordinator) or the specified organization on the application by the posted deadline.

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http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
(This link is for a monthly essay contest worth $1000)

Scholarships:

Army ROTC Scholarships See Dave Mortensen How an ROTC Scholarship Benefits College Students:

United States Military Academy West Point See Dave Mortensen

Key to Success - All applications can be found in the Key to Success app or at HOME | Keys to Success (ktsutah.org)

Applications due March 3, 2023

Bountiful High KTS Scholarships:

Southern Utah University (1) $1,000

Statewide KTS Scholarship:

Snow College (10) $1,000
Davis Technical College (3) $1,000

Bountiful Rotary Leadership Scholarship

Bountiful Rotary is offering five (5) $1,000 scholarships to BHS students that have demonstrated community service and leadership.
The deadline to submit applications is March 31, 2023
Click Here for the application form

The Arthur Miller Scholarship

Arthur Miller, 1965-2020, Bountiful High Class of 1992, was a kind, brilliant, funny, honest, hard-working, and well-rounded classmate, involved in sports, advanced placement classes, and community service. This scholarship will honor 2 students (one boy and one girl) from Bountiful High School each year who most personifies Arthur’s qualities. The scholarship is worth $5,000!

Qualifications/Application:

Must be a BHS senior that will be attending the University of Utah
Minimum GPA of a 3.3
Must have participated in at least one school sport, music or cultural involvement, extracurricular community work and service, making people around them better, displaying a consistently kind, inclusive, and warm personality
Three letters of recommendation
Transcript & resume
500-word essay: Please state in less than 500 words about a time you failed at something and what lesson you learned from this experience

Please turn in your application to Kathy Anderson by March 31, 2023

The Mountain West Veterinary Specialist Pre-Vet Med Scholarship

Worth $500 and two (2) awards will be given

Qualifications:

A senior who is planning on attending Utah State University pre-vet program
ACT of 25 or above
Must write a 500-word essay, “What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?”

Please turn in application to Kathy Anderson (Scholarship Coordinator) DEADLINE: April 30, 2024

NextGrad Scholarship - $1,000

The NextGrad Scholarship is for a senior from Bountiful High School who meets the following criteria:

First generation student
Accepted to a college or university in Utah
Must have at least a 3.2 GPA and a 22 ACT

To apply, please submit the following to Kathy Anderson by March 31, 2023:

Cover page: NextGrad Scholarship, your name, address, phone number, email
Transcript
A 250–500-word essay on your educational and professional goals

BookSmarts Accounting Women in Business Scholarship

The BookSmarts Accounting & Bookkeeping Scholarship is for a female graduating from Davis School District that is pursuing a degree in business. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA or higher and have good citizenship.

To apply, write a response of 500 words or less on the following:

Why you want to study business and the impact it will make.
An experience where you’ve had to show grit and determination and how it’s shaped your life.

CRITERIA:

Official transcript
Student organizations you’ve been involved in
Note any musical training
Extracurricular activities
Additional awards or honors you have received

Submit applications to jenny@booksmartspro.com by March 30, 2023!

Interviews will be held for the top 4 finalists

Military Scholarships

Air Force ROTC
AFROTC is a program designed for college and higher education students, not to be confused with military enlistment. I function more as an Admissions Aid and Scholarship Representative, rather than a Recruiter. This is a great route for students that plan to attend college, have the desire to serve as an Air Force Officer for their country after college graduation, and would appreciate the copious benefits of Active Duty Military such as financial aid and job security.
Moreover, AFROTC is currently in the scholarship application window until January 31st for eligible graduating Seniors. Some basic scholarship eligibility requirements are the following:

·  Be a U.S. Citizen
·  Minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0
·  Minimum SAT/ACT composite score of 1240 or 26, respectively.
·  17 years old to active a scholarship
·  Meet physical fitness standards
·  Must be of good moral character and demonstrate leadership potential

Further information about Air Force ROTC can be found on afrotc.com

Please see Mr. Mortensen in the Counseling Center if you are interested.

Opportunity Scholarship

Opportunity Scholarship Program

Opportunity Scholarship - Utah System of Higher Education (ushe.edu)

Requirements:

Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Complete 3 advanced courses
- Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
  - math,
  - science, and
  - language arts
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate from a Utah high school
The 2023 high school graduate application will open January 2, 2024
The priority deadline is January 19, 2024
The final deadline is March 20, 2024
All students are encouraged to meet the priority deadline

Art Scholarships

CE EDGE Scholarship

Opportunties

Opportunities: Events that could eventually lead to scholarships, college admissions, etc.

10th Grade

HOBY Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
Details: A leadership conference focusing on service and innovation. BHS can send two students.

https://www.hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/

11th Grade

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge 2024 Spirit of America Youth Conference
Details: A leadership conference focusing on patriotism.

Requirements: Demonstrates leadership qualities, high academic achievement and exemplary citizenship.

Event: Those students selected may attend one of the four sessions held in March and April of 2024
Contact: Contact Kathy Anderson in the scholarship office for an application.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than November 28, 2023, and mailed to the address listed on the application.

Contact: Kathy Anderson or Kim Ball for an application

For more information please visit https://www.freedomsfoundation.org/students/

2023 ALA Utah Girls State will be held at Weber State University.

June 5-10, 2023
$450/per girl
3 PoliSci 2920 credits from Weber State University
Junior girls who are finishing their Junior year in high school
Registration opens in February of 2023
Applications are due February 10, 2023; please see Kathy Anderson in the Scholarship Office for an application
For more information, visit Utah Girls State 2023 (weber.edu)

Program Overview: During this week-long summer event, 250-300 selected delegates create and operate city, county, and state governments, while developing leadership skills and an appreciation of their rights as a citizen. Participants run for office, learn public speaking skills, create and write legislation, and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government.

2023 ALA Boys State

2023 ALA Utah Boys State will take place June 11-16, 2023 on the Weber State University campus. Online registration will be open until April 16, 2023. The per-student cost is $325. Application packets must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2023. Why Boys State? Exceptional scholarship opportunities; three semester hours of elective political science credit: foster life-long friendships; build self-confidence and leadership ability, all while learning about government. It's about civics, not politics. Boys must have a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate good citizenship in their school/community, and have completed their junior year in high school (students apply during their junior year). Learn more at Utah Boys State – Hands-on Democracy Goverment

USU Engineering State
Registration is open now. Apply here.

Event: June 20-21, 2023 OR June 22-23, 2023

Details: What is Engineering State? It's a fun-filled two-day summer camp for students entering their senior year of high school. Participants explore how engineering has changed our world and learn what earning a degree in engineering is all about. Participants should be between their junior and senior year of high school and have a strong interest in math, science, and technology. You must have a 3.0 GPA to attend.

Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship
Details / Requirements: If you are a junior in high school, have a 3.5 or higher GPA, take challenging courses and come from a family who makes under $65,000 annually (family of four), you are the perfect candidate for this scholarship.
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students

SUU Governors Honors Academy

Registration Deadline: March 4, 2022

Event: June 10th - 18th, 2022

Details: Those who attend the entire academy will receive 6 college credits AND a 4-year scholarship to Souther Utah University! Cost is $1200

Eligibility: Must attend high school in the State of Utah. Must be a United States citizen. Must be a current high school junior. Must have a cumulative GPA (grades 9-11) or a 3.75 or higher.

Contact: Apply on-line

12th Grade

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge 2024 Spirit of America Youth Conference
Details: A leadership conference focusing on patriotism.

Requirements: Demonstrates leadership qualities, high academic achievement and exemplary citizenship.

Event: Those students selected may attend one of the four sessions held in March and April of 2024
Contact: Contact Kathy Anderson in the scholarship office for an application.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than November 28, 2023, and mailed to the address listed on the application.

Contact: Kathy Anderson or Kim Ball for an application

For more information please visit https://www.freedomsfoundation.org/students/

All Grades

National Student Leadership Foundation
Event: University campuses across the country.
Details: A national conference where students can gain better leadership and service skills, by interacting with other student leaders from all across the world. This conference is facilitated by prominent national and world leaders. It is held on a specific college campus based upon the students choice of study. For more information please visit www.nslcleaders.org

FLSAS/Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Immersion Abroad: FLSAS offers Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Immersion Programs. The language learning programs are for those who love languages and want to have a language learning vacation in professionally run programs; and for those who realize that the world is getting more homogenized every day and want to experience the cultural differences of other countries while they still exist.
FLSAS

Experience America Camps: Experience America summer programs help students discover potential careers around their passions. If you are interested in Tech or Fashion but might need financial assistance in order to attend a camp, please see the attached financial aid application. They are offering up to $1,500 in financial aid for qualifying students.
Experience America

CBYX Germany Scholarship

CBYX annually offers 250 young Americans the opportunity to live with a host family and attend high school in Germany for an academic year. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, born between February 1, 2006 and August 1, 2009, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Participants become fluent in German. Applications are available at www.usagermanyscholarship.org and are due November 1, 2023.

FAFSA Information

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The government uses this form to determine you eligibility for financial aid, which includes, grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Why fill it out? The FAFSA is used to determine how much aid you are eligible for. Your prospective colleges will try and meet your financial need through and made up of funds from federal, state, school and private sources.

What is Federal Student Aid?

Federal student aid comes from the federal government - specifically, the U.S. Department of Education. It’s money that helps a student pay for education expenses at a post secondary school (e.g., college, vocational school, graduate school). Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees,room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid
also can help pay for a computer and for dependent care.

The four categories of federal student aid are:
• Grant - Grant money usually doesn’t have to be repaid. Most U.S. Department of Education grants are based on the student’s financial need.
• Scholarship - U.S. Department of Education scholarship money is awarded based on a student’s academic achievement and does not have to be repaid.
• Work-study - Work-study money is earned by a student through a job on or near campus while attending school and does not have to be repaid.
• Loan - Loan money must be repaid with interest. For details about the federal student aid programs, including maximum annual amounts and loan interest rates, visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/home.

Student Aid Eligibility
Eligibility for most federal student aid is based on financial need and on several other factors.

The most basic eligibility requirements to receive federal student aid are that you must

be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen,
have a valid Social Security number,
register (if you haven't already) with the Selective Service, if you're a male between the ages of 18 and 25,
maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school, and
show you're qualified to obtain a postsecondary education by
having a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
passing an approved ability-to-benefit test (if you don't have a diploma or GED certificate, a school can administer a test to determine whether you can benefit from the education offered at that school);
completing six credit hours or equivalent course work toward a degree or certificate;
meeting other federally approved standards your state establishes; or
completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law.
WARNING: Please note do not use the site fafsa.com. It is not the official fafsa website and you will be asked to pay money to use the site. YOU DO NOT pay money to use the official FAFSA website: www.fafsa.ed.gov/

To complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:...

· Your Social Security Number

· Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

· Your most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and otherrecords of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal taxreturn information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)

· Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

· Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

· A Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically. (If you do not already have one, visit www.pin.ed.gov to obtain one.)

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