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More and more scholarship information is becoming available online.  Many of the sites listed below also have the actual applications online.  Check this list often as it is updated every few days during the scholarship season (generally October through March). Some of these are long shots but many are worth checking out.

AAL Scholarships - Over 3000 scholarships awarded - different categories: all colleges, vocational colleges, and those that are Lutheran affiliated.

US Air Force ROTC Scholarships - If you are considering the military, have excellent grades and are involved in school activities, check it out.

Aksarben Foundation Scholarships - Click here for the Leadership, Community College and Ike Friedman Scholarships.

EAA Aviation Scholarships - If you are planning to become a pilot, check out these scholarships from the EAA.

Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student scholarship

FastWeb.com - Another free scholarship search program. You login, fill out a profile and receive a mailbox which you can periodically check for scholarship application sources.

Gates Millennium Scholarship - This scholarship offers a full-ride to students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American with 3.3 GPA or higher and meets the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Hispanic student scholarships - a newer scholarship search site for Hispanic students.

Horace Mann Scholarship Program - This scholarship is offered for educators' children with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 23+ ACT or 1000+ SAT.

J.D. Edwards Program in Computer Science and Management - UNL offers this program for high-ability students. To be eligible, you must have a 31+ ACT or 1380+ SAT, 3.8 GPA, in top 10% of your class and an interest in technology and business.

Junior Miss Scholarship Program - You have to start this scholarship process early in your junior year.

UNO Scholarships - If you want to be considered for a scholarship at UNO, you need to do it online here. This one online application covers a wide variety of scholarships at UNO.

Peter Kiewit Institute Scholarships - for those applying to the Peter Kiewit Institute at UNO...you will find a number of scholarships here and an online application for the Walter Scott Jr Scholarship and General PKI scholarships.

Scholarships.com - This is a free scholarship search and financial aid resource. This is a very comprehensive site that has membership in the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators, which is a professional organization that sets the standards for Financial Aid professionals.

Scholarship News - This site breaks scholarships down into categories and then gives you links to dozens of scholarship opportunities within each category. Categories include by major, by state, minority scholarships, athletic scholarships, etc.

Shopko - The Shopko Scholars Program offers 100- $1,000 scholarships for those who have demonstrated a commitment to the community and are hardworking.

Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship - for prospective students to the Institute of Information Science and Technology and Engineering

Wells Fargo- CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Program awards 100 scholarships valued at $1000.

Wired Scholar - This is a reputable scholarship search program, some say the best online. It takes 15 - 20 minutes to fill out the profile, but for a national scholarship search it does the job. (You must have an email address.)

University of Utah President's Scholarship - Available for undergraduate work only. Recipients must take a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Approximately 50 awards, all awards are made after the February 1 deadline.A total of approximately $20,000 (which includes a resident tuition waiver plus an additional cash award) for a maximum of 8 semesters or until the student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. Tuition up to and including 18 hours per semester is covered. This scholarship is available to select resident high school seniors, who will be entering freshmen and who qualify for the Honors at Entrance Scholarship. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, and civic activities. Refer to “Honors at Entrance Scholarship” heading below, for additional qualification criteria.

University of Utah Honors at Entrance Scholarship - Seniors of an accredited Utah high school, public or private, who will be entering freshmen. Recipients are chosen by University committee. Resident tuition (fees not included) awarded for a maximum of 8 semesters or until the student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. Tuition up to and including 18 hours per semester is covered. Approximately 250 will be awarded.

University of Utah Merit Scholarship - Resident entering freshmen who are National Merit Finalists. Winners are identified by the National Merit Scholar¬ship Corporation. A minimum of $500 per year for a maximum of 8 semesters or until the student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. This is a cash stipend awarded in addition to any tuition waiver the student might receive from the University of Utah through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

University of Utah Merit Scholarship with Presidential Honors - Students who qualify for both the Merit Scholarship and the President’s Scholarship. The selection criteria are the same as for the President’s Scholarship. These honors include funds in addition to any tuition waiver scholarship a student might receive. The dollar value of the award includes a $750 annual cash stipend from the University of Utah, and a minimum $500 cash stipend from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

University of Utah Top Ten Scholarship- High school seniors graduating in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class in 2004. Seniors must be Utah residents and entering the University of Utah Fall Semester 2004. The approximate amount received will be $1,000.

Weber State University Academic Scholarship - The academic scholarships are based on the high school cumulative grade point average and the composite ACT/SAT score (this creates an index score <indexchart.xml>). The minimum index scores will vary, depending on the number of applicants and the average index scores <indexchart.xml> of the applicants.

F. Ann Millner Presidential Scholarship - Awarded to new freshmen for four years of study at WSU. Four-year (8 semester) waiver of in-state tuition. Estimated index score of 128 or higher. Must maintain full-time status and a 3.7 cumulative GPA

Founders Scholarship - Those students who qualify for this scholarship will be invited to the Founders Scholarship Competition, where they will compete for the following: Four-year (8 semester) waiver of in-state tuition In addition to tuition, winners receive a $500 semester stipend and single on-campus housing. Must maintain full-time status and a 3.7 cumulative GPA.

High Honors/Honors Scholarship - Awarded to new freshmen for first year of study at WSU. One-year (2 semester) waiver of full or half in-state tuition. Scholarship index score determined yearly. Must maintain full-time status and a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Wildcat Leadership Scholarship - Awarded to new freshmen students for their first year at WSU. Based on leadership experiences and community involvement. One-year (2 semester) waiver of half in-state tuition. Must maintain full-time status, a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be active in Student Government/Activities

Wildcat Activity Scholarships - Awarded to students who participate in campus activities, including: Athletics, Bowling, Cheerleading, Debate, Honors, KWCR Radio, Rodeo, Performing Arts, Signpost, Visual Arts, Science Programs, Hockey, Soccer and Women’s Fastpitch Softball.

Financial Need-Based Scholarships - Awarded to students with financial need. Must submit results from the FAFSA (Free Application of Federal Student Aid <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>) to the Scholarship Office by March 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships. Requirements vary per scholarship.

Donor-Sponsored Special-Condition Scholarships - Awarded to students fitting very specific criteria. In some instances, verification must be provided to the Scholarship Office. Students will be contacted by Wildcat Email requesting this additional information and verification. (Set up your Wildcat Email account here <http://departments.weber.edu/it/eservices/>).

Sterling Scholar Scholarships - Offers are made to winners and runners-up in the five Utah regional competitions. Awarded to new freshman for first year of study at WSU. One-year (2 semester) waiver of full or half in-state tuition. Must maintain full-time status and a 3.5 cumulative GPA

Applied Technology Education Scholarships - Offers are made to winners selected by the State Office of Education. Awarded to new freshman for first year of study at WSU. One-year (2 semester) waiver of full or half in-state tuition. Must maintain full-time status and a 3.0 cumulative GPA

National Merit - National finalists or semifinalists will qualify based on academic credentials. Winners must notify WSU in writing regarding final National Merit status and interest in attending WSU. Scholarship levels vary, depending on availability.

Vance Distinguished Scholars Program - $60,000 ($15,000 per academic year). To be eligible, students must present a minimum G.P.A. of 3.75 in college preparatory subjects* and a minimum SAT combined score of 1300 or better or an ACT composite score of 29 or better. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains an overall G.P. A. of 3.00 or better.

Trustees' Scholarship - $44,000 ($11,000 per academic year). To be eligible, a student must present a minimum SAT combined score of 1200 or better or an ACT composite score of 27 or better, and a minimum grade point average in college preparatory subjects* of 3.70 or higher. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or better.

President's Scholarship - $38,000 ($9,500 per academic year). To be eligible, a student must present a minimum of a 4.0 G.P.A. in the college preparatory subjects.*

Tower Scholarship - $36,000 ($9,000 per academic year). To be eligible, a student must present a minimum of a 3.5 to 3.99 G.P.A. in the college preparatory subjects.*

Westminster Scholarship - $32,000 ($8,000 per academic year). To be eligible, a student must present a minimum of a 3.0 to 3.49 G.P.A. in the college preparatory subjects.*

*The grade point average needed to qualify is calculated by Westminster College based on the following college preparatory subjects earned in grades 9 through 12: Academic or college prep English; Foreign Languages (including Latin) Social Studies (including economics, geography, government, history, psychology and sociology) Mathematics (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and functions) Laboratory Science (including biology, chemistry and physics)

Nominated Merit Scholarships:

Young Presbyterian Scholarship - In 2002, as Westminster College celebrated its 150th anniversary, the Board of Trustees took a serious look at the question of what it means to be a PC(USA) related college. As a result, the decision was made to offer up to 150 scholarships, worth $11,000 annually, to outstanding PC(USA) students and offer them a way to continue to grow in faith and leadership while on our campus. The scholarships are given to all PC(USA) congregations, in essence, to award to a student of their choosing who meets the qualifications of active membership in a PC(USA) congregation, and exhibits a 3.5 or higher high school grade point average.

Jerb Miller Scholarship - Westminster College alumni who are educators have the opportunity to nominate a deserving student for 100 Jerb Miller Scholarships. The Jerb Miller Scholarships are four-year $40,000 renewable awards ($10,000 per year). The scholarships are created in honor of Dr. Jerb Miller, a beloved professor of education at Westminster from 1968 until his death in 1992.
Westminster alumni who are in the education field have been asked to identify a highly qualified high school student who possesses the personal characteristics that would honor Westminster. Students with a 3.5 or higher grade point average may select from any of Westminster's 40 majors. Westminster will grant the scholarships upon endorsements of Westminster alumni educators and formal validation of the students' credentials.

Activity Grants - Students with exceptional ability in music (available to music majors and minors only), or theater or may receive grants for their participation in these areas. Interested students should write to the appropriate academic chairperson to apply for these grants. 

Academic Honors and Academic Scholarships - All Academic Honors and Academic Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.000 semester grade point average and attempt and complete 15 hours per semester.

Presidential & Trustees - These recipients are selected from among incoming freshmen who meet the GPA and ACT criteria listed in the Freshman Scholarship Table and rank within the top 5 percent of their graduating class. Based on a ranking of the entire applicant pool, awards of Presidential or Trustees are given.

The Presidential award can provide up to a two year award of Full Tuition, Student Fees, $200 per semester credit toward your student account and $500 per semester toward an on-campus residence hall.

The Trustees award can provide up to a two year award of Full Tuition, Student Fees, and $500 per semester toward an on-campus residence hall.

Two Year Tuition & Housing - These awards are available to incoming freshmen who meet the GPA and ACT criteria listed in the Freshman Scholarship Table. The award can provide up to a two year award of Full Tuition and $500 per semester toward an on-campus residence hall. Housing Scholarships are awarded according to GPA ranking of those applying.

One Year Full Tuition - These awards are available to incoming freshmen and to returning students who meet the criteria listed in the Freshman and Returning Student Scholarship Tables. The award will provide one year of Full Tuition.

Utah Sterling Scholar Scholarships - College of Eastern Utah recognizes the accomplishments of these students through two levels of awards. Eastern Utah is the only school in the state of Utah to recognize all students at the high school level of the annual Sterling Scholar competitions.

Students must submit the Scholarship Application and meet the deadline of March 1st for full consideration. Applications received after the deadline of March 1st will be considered on an individual basis.

High School Nominees and Runners-up at the State and Region level, who meet the March 1st deadline and provide the Office of Admissions & Scholarships with a copy of their certificate or other proof of their status, are awarded up to two years full tuition.

Winners at the Region/State level can then claim an additional award of Student Fees, again having sent proof of their win to the Office of Admissions & Scholarships and having met the deadline of March 1st.

Leadership Scholarships - Leadership Scholarships are awarded to those students who have shown great leadership in high school, college and the community.

All Leadership scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.500 semester grade point average and attempt and complete 15 hours per semester.

Students interested in applying for Leadership Scholarship use the regular Scholarship Application and check the Leadership option. Please include a resume that outlines leadership capacities in which you have served. A two page essay detailing what you have learned from the leadership positions you have held is also required.

Returning students who are elected as Student Officers for the Associated Students of College of Eastern Utah are also eligible for the awards.

Leadership scholarships can be awarded for up to one year full tuition.

Ambassador Scholarships:

The Ambassador Scholarship program gives students the opportunity to be a part of the leadership opportunities found in working with the Office of Admissions & Scholarships in promoting, marketing, recruiting and public relations events relating to prospective students.

We are looking for high school seniors who are positive, out-going, enjoy working with others and being involved. Applicants need to be organized, dependable, service oriented and have excellent communication skills.

All Ambassador scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.000 semester grade point average and attempt and complete 15 hours per semester. Additional information is available from the Office of Admissions & Scholarships.

Students interested in applying for Ambassador Scholarships use the regular Scholarship

Application and check the Ambassador option.

Applicants will be contacted to arrange a presentation & interview appointment. Please call 1-800-336-CEU1 for further details.

Ambassador scholarships can be awarded for up to two years tuition and Student fees.

Departmental Scholarships - Departmental Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.500 semester grade point average and attempt and complete 15 hours per semester.

Departmental and Activity Scholarships can be available from all of the areas listed below. Students are encouraged to meet the Scholarship Deadline of March 1st, having listed all departments they would like to be considered for on their application.

Students are also encouraged to make contact with individual departments and activity areas to ensure they meet any additional requirements for consideration. Additional requirements may include auditions, tryouts, showing of portfolios, letters of recommendation, resumes, essays, interviews, etc.

Please refer to the catalog, our website or call the Office of Admissions & Scholarship if you have questions about departmental contacts or need any further information.

Academic Scholarship - recipients are selected based on a cumulative GPA and ACT/SAT score. Recipients may receive a full, half or partial tuition scholarship for one to four years, renewable each year based upon academic performance. Application deadline is February 1st. Apply early for the best opportunities. Scholarships will be awarded on an ongoing basis each year beginning November 1st.

Athletic Scholarships - are awarded by SUU athletic coaches. The scholarships are consistent with the national rules or events in which they compete. For more specific information on SUU's athletic scholarships contact: Men's Basketball-Bill Evans(435-586-7824), Women's Basketball- Joe Hillock(435-586-8061), Baseball- Kurt Palmer(435-586-7932), Track and Field/Cross-Country- Eric Houle(435-586-1982), Golf- Richard Church(435-586-7805), Soccer- Brian Stock(435-856-8513), Cheerleading- Tami Melton(435-856-8354)

Departmental Scholarships - are awarded by the academic departments to deserving students. Some of these may exceed resident tuition and extend beyond one year. Eligibility requires completed admissions and scholarship applications, specification of area applying for and exceptional knowledge within the academic department

Leadership Scholarships - are awarded to students with outstanding leadership ability who have excelled in high school student governments, club organizations, community services and other co-curricular activities. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for scholarship consideration. Leadership scholarships are based on GPA, ACT/SAT scores and the leadership resume portion of the Scholarship Application. Recipients may receive a full, half or partial tuition scholarship for one to four years renewable each year based upon academic performance. Application deadline is February 1st.

Multi-Cultural Scholarships - are awarded to multi-cultural students. Recipients will receive a full, half or partial resident tuition scholarship for one to four years renewable each year based upon academic performance. Application deadline is February 1.

Presidential Ambassador Scholarships - are awarded to outstanding leaders who attend one of SUU’s Ambassador Weekends and have excelled in school, community and personal leadership. The Ambassador Weekends will be held in February and March and are by invitation only. Recipients will receive some type of financial assistance/scholarship during the three years they are participating in the program. Application deadline is February 1. Check the leadership scholarship option on the Scholarship Application.

Sterling Scholar Scholarships - are awarded to regional winners and runners-up if the student has a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT or equivalent SAT of 25 or higher. To be eligible, students must list that they are a regional sterling scholar and the area they competed in on the scholarship application and complete an admissions application to SUU. Utah

Career Teaching Scholarships - are awarded for four years of study to deserving Utah high school graduates who are entering the teaching profession in the state of Utah and who maintain a 2.75 grade point average. These scholarships provide for payment of tuition and fees. Interested high school students should contact their principal or superintendent as needed about the scholarship. Interested transfer or continuing students may also contact SUU’s Education Department at 435-586-7800.