Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Some organizations offer educational funding which must be filtered through our office if you are receiving federal aid. Organizations that offer such funds may be (but are not limited to) the following: high school, church, employers (you or your parents), clubs to which you or your parents belong (Rotary, Elks, Daughters of the American Revolution, etc.), organizations for which you have done volunteer work, and possible future employers.

You may also seek private scholarships through web sites such as www.fastweb.com, http://www.scholarshipexperts.com or http://www.zinch.com. DO NOT PAY FOR ASSISTANCE IN FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID. We can offer the same services for free through our office. Please contact Jamie Orton for additional information.

Here are a few available private scholarship opportunities:

Scholarship Application Deadline
Iron County Rotary Scholarship
The Cedar City Rotary Club offers four $1,000 scholarships to qualifying students from Iron County Schools, who will be attending Southern Utah University. You may apply within twelve (12) months of attaining High School graduation credits and or acceptance to Southern Utah University.
Application
SALLIE MAE FUND
Available to students enrolled as undergraduate students at a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two- or four-year college or university, and meeting program-specific eligibility requirements.
Application See application website
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Available to students who have a strong interest in chemistry and desire to pursue a career in a chemically related science.
There are 100 new awards available at $2500 to $5000 each.
Application  
John L. Carey Scholarships
Available to students majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. Must keep a minimum 3.0 GPA. Five scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.
Application
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Application
 
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Available to students who are blind or visually impaired. Scholarships range from $500 to $12,000.
Application  
Attorney-CPA Foundation Essay Contest
For more information on topics and/or an entry form, please visit the application website.
Application  
The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program 
Over 15 scholarship opportunities for Hispanic Students ranging from $500 to $10,000.  For information on the different scholarship opportunities, see the scholarship program website.
 Web Site  
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Degrees 
Undergraduate Academic Award - A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Areas of study that will be considered include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Sociology with Law/Criminal emphasis, Corrections, Computer Forensics, and Forensic Psychology, among others.
 Web Site April 1st of each year 
Liberal Arts & General Studies Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award - A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities. 
 Web Site April 1st of each year 
Architecture and Drafting Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award - A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting or Design, or Architectural Engineering.  
Web Site  April 1st of each year 
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award - A $1,000 academic award given to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Database Management, Computer Networking, Computer Programming and Information Technology Management. 
Web Site  April 1st of each year 
Undergraduate Distance Learning Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award - A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing a distance learning associate or bachelor degree program. Available to all part-time or full-time undergraduate students completing an online degree program. 
Web Site   April 1st of each year 
AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship
The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is awarded to one disabled student each semester. It's a merit-based scholarship - applicants submit a 500-word essay and optional references. From the pool of applicant essays, our panel of judges selects one winner each semester to receive a $500 scholarship award.
Information and Application  
Brock Blake Student Entrepeneur of the Year Scholarship
Brock Blake, The CEO of Lendio, once won a similar scholarship in an entrepreneur contest during college. He used the money to start his own career as an entrepreneur, and now wants to give back and help other aspiring business owners get a similar head start. The Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship will award $2,500 every year to a student who has demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship.
Information and Application  July 1, 2012
CEO.com CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship
CEO.com is a daily dashboard for CEOs that want to be in the know. One quick glance will get you caught up with the latest CEO news, innovations and buzz worthy topics. In addition to our many links to noteworthy articles, videos and CEO news sources, our site spotlights CEOs who are making headlines. You’ll find inspiration and insight from our one-of-a-kind interviews with these great leaders. CEO.com also features CEO Guides on a wide variety of hot topics that address the challenges faced on a daily basis as a CEO. $2,500.
Information and Application  July 1, 2012
B. Davis Scholarship
This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. There is no age restriction. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com. Discuss, in less than 1000 words, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become. $1,000.
Information  May 28, 2012
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 5th year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Full details are available on our site. $1,000.
Information and Application  June 15, 2012
WyzAnt Tutoring Scholarship
WyzAnt Tutoring is anationwide tutoring service with tutors all across the country. This year, our contest features $10,000 in total awards, and is open to college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. We're asking students to write a short essay about the most important lesson they have learned. Students will be able to solicit votes from friends and family to reach the finals and then our nationwide network of 40,000 tutors will vote for the winners.
Information and Application  April 1, 2012
AES Engineers Scholarship
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. 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 evaluating the essays that are submitted. $500.
Information and Application  October 5, 2012
One Stop Treatment Scholarship
The One Stop Treatment scholarship for Nutrition, Health and Fitness is designed to encourage students to create a personal brand for themselves as they enter a field where how you treat clients is just as important as what you know. From personal trainers, to nutritionists to on-staff fitness experts it is crucial that you are able to create a personal brand your clients can trust. This is done by effectively executing self-promotion. The scholarship is awarded once a year, in August. $1,000.
Information and Application  June 1, 2012
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepeneur Scholarship
Hayes Barnard, CEO of Paramount Equity, built Paramount Equity with his two best friends and a small army of selfless people who were committed to helping families save money on the biggest expenses in their lives. The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship, or Y.E.S., gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world. $12,000
Information and Application  December 31, 2012

Vacation Roost Interactive Marketing Scholarship
In 2006, VacationRoost began consolidating vacation rental home inventory. Along the way, the company acquired several providers of vacation homes and villas that were helping consumers find vacation rentals in specific vacation destinations including Mountain Reservations, Mexican Destinations, Moguls Mountain Travel, Rooster and VR Gateway. Today VacationRoost offers over 150,000 vacation rentals in over 80 vacation destinations. The Interactive Marketing Scholarship is designed to encourage and promote creative marketing in relation to online business. The scholarship is awarded twice a year, in August and January.

 

Information and Application  June 1, 2012 & November 1, 2012

Equality Leadership Fund

The Community Foundation of Utah is pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2012 Equality Leadership Scholarship. These awards are made to further the educations or training of students who have demonstrated leadership in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) rights movement.

Application May 1, 2012

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