L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

Description: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. No entry fee. Judging by professional artists. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two.

Award: 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize.

Website: www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules

CUTEST PET CONTEST 2012-2013

Description: Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. The type of pet doesn’t matter.

Award: $1000.
Website: http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/

DOSOMETHING.ORG

Description: DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders.

Website: www.dosomething.org/scholarships

LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY

Description: Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. Award: $100 - $500

Website: www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter

CAPPEX.COM

Description: Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships.

Award: Award amounts vary.

Website: http://www.cappex.com/

COLLEGE PROWLER

Description: Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly).

Award: $2000

Website: ://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

COLLEGE STEPS

Description: Enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program and be eligible for random drawings. Eligible entrants must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account.

Award: 20 @ $1000.
Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships

COMMON KNOWLEDGE

Description: Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Quizzes are added monthly.

Award: Awards are between $250 and $2500.

Website: http://www.cksf.org/

BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS

Description: Several bowling-related scholarship competitions. Must belong to bowling associations.

Award: Awards vary.

Website: mhttps://apps.bowl.com/smart/locateState.aspx

BRICKFISH.COM

Description: Numerous scholarship campaigns spread out over the year. Campaigns change every two weeks.

Award: $500 - $1000.

Website: www.brickfish.com/Campaigns

Zions Pays for A’s

Description: For each A on a student’s report card, Zions Bank will award $1 ($0.50 if they do not have an account). For each A, the student will also be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.

Amount: $1 per A up to $1,000

Website: www.zionsbank.com/pays4as.jsp

ANYCOLLEGE.COM

Description: Fill out the short on-line survey and you will automatically be entered to win a scholarship through quarterly random drawings.

Award: $1500

Website: http://www.anycollege.com/

American Legion Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

Description: Students must present an oration of some phase of the Constitution of the United States which gives emphasis to the duties and obligations of citizens. See website for current topic.
Interested participants must contact their Local American Legion Post or State Headquarters at (801)539-1013.
Amount: $1,500 - $18,000

Website: http://www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships

Centennial Scholarship For Early Graduation 2012-2013

Criteria: Any public school student who has (1) a Student Education Occupation Plan (SEOP) on file, (2) has indicated to the secondary school principal the intent to complete early graduation, (3) has completed all required courses or demonstrated mastery of required skills and competencies, and (4) has graduated from a Utah public high school is eligible.

Amount: Depends on time of graduation, up to $1,000

Website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Early_College/Centennial.htm

To Apply: See your counselor.

United health foundation diverse scholars initiative

Description: The United Health Foundation has established a scholarship program open to students attending one of the 39 United Negro College Fund colleges or universities. To be eligible students must be planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in the health field. Eligible majors include Allied Health, Biology, Biomedical Research, Chemistry, Dietetics, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Public Health.

Amount: Up to $5,000

APPLICATION: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=406

Soroptimist Awards 2012-2013

Description: The Soroptimist Scholarships are awarded to women who have demonstrated excellence in various capacities, from improved citizenship, to community service and leadership. A complete list of the Soroptimist Scholarships can be viewed at the website link below. An award given for extra effort in service to community

Amount: Varies

Website: http://www.sislc.org/projects.htm

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program 2012

Description: 2.8 GPA or higher. Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Strong commitment to and involvement in community service. One nominee per high school. See your College Access Adviser in counseling office to apply for nomination.

Amount: $1,000

Website: Application is a nomination process. Information regarding the application will become available on or after September 2, 2010 in the counseling center. For more info please visit https://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/InTheCommunity/Partners/LeadersAndAchievers.html

USCA- Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

Description: Seniors who plan to become a school counselor or public education teacher. Write an essay about a school counselor who has had a positive effect/influence on you and your school success.

Amount: $500.00

Website: Available later this fall at www.utschoolcounselor.org

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education

Description: College-bound high school seniors enrolled at a US high school. Students essay contest must be 700-1,200 words. Exciting opportunity for students to practice, develop and hone their writing and research skills about "Freedom in Academia.”

Amount: $5,000

Website: www.thefire.org/contests

ACLU Student Activist Scholarship 2012-2013

Description: For seniors who have a passion for civil liberties. GPA of 3.0 required. Demonstrated financial need increases chances of qualifying.

Amount: $500 - $5,000

Website: Application coming soon to www.acluutah.org

“From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest 2012-2013

Description: The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - word essay that addresses the following questions: "How has the book, From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate, positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? What is your commitment to improving the lives of global citizens once you’ve reached your destined promise?" Selection will be based on originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of presentation. 1 top essay winner. 2 runner-up essays.
Amount: $1,500, $1,000, $500
Website: http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html

Online Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship 2012-2013

Description: Two separate competitions. One due Dec 31, the second due July 31. Merit based program that can be used for tuition, room and board, fees or any educational expense. Submit an essay of 250 words on less on one of the following three topics: Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? OR Describe your academic or career goals OR Any topic of your choice. Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition. Applicant must be currently in school or planning to start school within the next twelve months.

Amount: $1000

WEBSITE: http://www.gkscholarship.com/

Salt Lake Community College Diversity/Hardship Tuition Waiver

Criteria: Student must be of ethnic origin and/or have financial need. Have a 2.5 GPA. Students who are not eligible for Pell Grants will be given priority.
Amount: One semester, tuition waiver up to 18 credit hours (can reapply)
Website: http://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/

Wal-mart/Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program

Description: Any senior who is an employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or child/ dependent of an employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Based on financial need, academic record, ACT/SAT test scores, community/ extracurricular involvement and work experience.

Amount: $1,000

Website: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236

We The Living Essay Contest 2012-2013

Criteria: Open to 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders. Must write an essay on the novel, We The Living by Ayn Rand.

Amount: $25-$3,000

Deadline: May 5, 2012

Website: http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/

UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS Scholarship 2012-2013

Description: Those eligible to apply for a scholarship are high school seniors and freshmen undergraduate students. Scholarships may be used for any academic, vocational or technical program. Students are required by state law to certify that they are eligible to receive a scholarship as a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the U.S.
The following criteria will be used to select scholarship recipients:
1. Current and previous involvement in University Neighborhood Partners and commitment to the goals of the organization;
2. The way in which this support will help to realize potential for future success; and
3. Statement of financial need.

Award: Three scholarships of up to $3,000 each will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year and may be used for educational expenses, e.g. tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies.

Website: See your College Access Adviser for the scholarship application.

Snow College Diversity Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: This scholarship is available to full and part-time students. Students are required to be registered for at least 6 credit hours. Additionally, priority consideration will be given to students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and based on the following geographic indicators: (1) Sanpete/Sevier Counties; (2) Juab, Millard, Piute, Wayne Counties; (3) All other Utah Residents; (4) US Citizens.

AMOUNT: Full Tuition

APPLICATION: http://www.snow.edu/welcome/admissions/scldvrsty.html

Leon & Arline Harman Scholarship Foundation 2012-2013

Criteria: Available for employees working in this establishment and certain food distribution industries. Scholarship is designed to help employees who would otherwise have a difficult time financially attending college. If you have worked at KFC or A&W for at least one year, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Amount: $4,000/Yr or $2,000/Semester

Website: www.scholars.harmans.com

SLCC Foundation Honors/General Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: Students must submit letters of recommendation and a short essay. Honors Scholarship: must have at least a 3.5 GPA; General Scholarship: must have between a 2.5 and 3.49 GPA, financial need can be considered if desired.

Amount: tuition waiver

Application: http://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/

The Fountainhead Essay Contest 2012-2013

Description: Must be a junior or senior in high school. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words. Essays may be submitted online or by mail. Please check website for essay question. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.
Amount: $50-$10,000
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

American Planning Association High School Essay Contest

Criteria: The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and foster increased minority interest in the study of urban planning. Students that intend on enrolling in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, and intend to pursue a career as practicing planners in the public sector, and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $2,000 - $4,000

Website: http://www.planning.org/scholarships/apa/index.htm

Law Enforcement Children Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: The scholarship provides financial assistance for the higher educational needs of the children (natural or adopted) of law enforcement officers. Applicants must be a dependent child of a law enforcement officer (full-time active service, retired, or killed in the line of duty), must be a current high school senior or currently attending a community college or 4-year university, must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.3 or higher (based on a 4.0 system), and must be active in the community through volunteer work.

Amount: These children are eligible to submit an application for the two available scholarships – a first prize, which is a one-time payment in the amount of $1000.00, and a second prize, which is a one-time payment in the amount of $500.00.

Website: http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2012-Childrens-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Description: Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five topics for this year's competition book, Emma, by Jane Austen.
Amount: $1,000
Website: http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind The Wheel” Scholarship

Criteria: Must be in Drivers Ed. Grades 9-12. 500 word essay on “what drives you now”.

Amount: Up To $3,500

Website: www.yourturn2apply.com

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship Contest 2012-2013

Criteria: Take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print the essay beforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships.

Amount: $1,000 - 4,000

Website: www.afsascholarship.org

Mountain American Credit Union 2012-2013

Criteria: Must be member of MACU or dependent. Another scholarship is available for dependents of members of the Utah Public Employees Association. Based on skill, scholastic ability, financial need, community service and employment plans.

Amount: $1,000-$1,500

Website: http://www.macu.com/home/aboutus/community

Kappa Delta Chi High School Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: The National Foundation – Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. High School Scholarship was established in 1999 to assist graduating high school women, regardless of academic discipline, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to academics and community service. This scholarship is solely for female and current high school seniors. Applicants must attend a four-year college/university in the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Applicants must not be related to any member of the Kappa Delta Chi National Foundation Board of Directors or Scholarship Selection Committee.

Amount: This scholarship is available on a competitive basis and is a one-time award ranging from $500-$1,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Application: For a copy of the application, please contact Juanita Garcia at scholarship@kappadeltachi.org.

Central Utah Water Conservancy District Essay Contest

Criteria: Students ages 13-18 should write an essay ‘analyzing and explaining what you think the single greatest challenge is to water conservation and make recommendations for how leaders can influence citizens to overcome it.

Amount: $50-$500

Application: www.cuwed.com/essays

BYU Management Society Scholarship-For Any Utah College/University

Criteria: The BYU Management Society – Salt Lake City Chapter will be awarding several scholarships in 2011 to candidates who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership and positive community or religious service. Applicants must be enrolled as a high school senior in the Salt Lake or Davis Counties, planning to start their first year of college in fall of 2011, and be a resident of Salt Lake of Davis Counties. Applicants must also demonstrate recent community or religious service activity and financial need. Must be planning on attending an accredited college or university in Utah.

Amount: $500 - $3,000

Website: http://ms.byu.edu/slc

SLCC Native American Tuition Waiver

Criteria: Native American students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Must submit an essay about your academic/career goals and how your life experiences have helped you develop these goals.

Amount: One year full tuition

Application: See your College Access Adviser

Phi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator Scholarship

Criteria: High School seniors whose intended college major is education. Academic standing, the essay letters of recommendation, school activities, and community activities.

Amount: 15 $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2012

Application: http://pdkintl.org

Olene Walker Transition to Adult Living Scholarship 2012-2013

Description: The scholarship is designed to assist qualified youth who are transitioning out of state foster care to complete a post-secondary education program (degree or certificate) at one of the Utah System of Higher Education institutions. The scholarship is sponsored by private donors in partnership with the Utah Educational Savings Plan. Applicants will be selected based on their strong desire to complete a post-secondary program of study, potential for academic success, and financial need. Students who are awarded the scholarship are required to participate in extra-curricular activities and meet regularly with a mentor.
Amount: The maximum yearly scholarship award is $5,000 for full-time enrollment (12 or
more credit hours), $3,750 for three quarters-time enrollment (9–11 hours), and $2,500 for part-time enrollment (6–8 hours). The scholarship may be renewed up to four years depending on satisfactory academic progress and availability of funds. Students must re-apply each year to renew the scholarship.

Website: http://www.justforyouth.utah.gov/scholarship.htm

The Nora Stone Smith Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: Must be a graduating high school senior or have graduated in the past year; must be a current or former ESL/ELL student; must enroll full-time at a 2-or-4-year college or university or vocational/trade school.
Amount: up to $2,000 (renewable up to 4 years)
Website: http://bellevuecollege.edu/scholarships/shc/docs/NoraStone.pdf

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: High School Seniors planning to attend accredited two or four year colleges full-time. Award recipients are selected through a random drawing process.

Amount: $1,000

Website: www.usbank.com/scholarship/

Foster Care to Success 2012-2013

Criteria: Applicants must: have been in public or private foster care for a minimum of 12 consecutive months at the time of their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after their 16th birthday; OR they must have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday. Have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other post-secondary school. Be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they first apply. (March 31, 2012). Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Amount: Varies.

Website: http://fc2success.org/what-we-do/scholarships-and-grants/apply-for-an-ofacasey-scholarship/