ScholarshipNewsletter-DecemberJanuary2021-2022

EAST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LIST 2021-2022 Scholarships change often This list is updated monthly Please check websites for current information and dates SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/ o America’s largest regional interstate tuition savings program o The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states & territories, through which 160+ participating public colleges & universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate ▪ Check WICHE-region state or territory ▪ Check WUE savings finder ▪ Meet your school’s WUE requirements ▪ Apply directly to the school • Complete Scholarships – www.completescholarships.org o Create an account o Choose your new Complete Scholarships username & password, enter your name, birth date, & contact information, & review privacy policy o As new scholarships become available, you may be asked to answer additional “matching questions” about yourself Look for the message, “You will have outstanding questions that may qualify you for more opportunities!” at the top of your Complete Scholarship Dashboard o Local, state, and regional scholarship opportunities for Utah students • Keys to Success Utah – www.ktsutah.org ❖ The purpose of Keys to Success is to motivate students to unlock their future by connecting them with scholarships, internships, and opportunities that match their career interests • Scholarship Universe Online Scholarship Application & Management Software | ScholarshipUniverse (campuslogic.com) ❖ Imagine your students had access to a one-stop shop that vetted, verified and matched relevant scholarship opportunities for them, while centralizing decentralized processes for staff It sounds like a parallel universe Actually, it sounds like ScholarshipUniverse Our platform combines adaptive matching, automated communications and an unmatched volume of internal and external award opportunities to create a fatigue-free experience for students • Fastweb – www.fastweb.com ❖ Create a profile and let fastweb the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you • The College Board Opportunity Scholarships – https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ ❖ The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete • Chegg – https://chegg.com/scholarships ❖ A place to connect with scholarships & learn about colleges • UNCF – http://www.uncf.org/ ❖ Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low-and moderate income families can afford college tuition, books & room/board • Latino students - www.hsf.net ❖ HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge & resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services & scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible • American Indian College Fund - http://www.collegefund.org/ ❖ Provides Native American students with scholarships & financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges & universities • American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS – http://www.aigcs.org ❖ The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the US, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states • Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html ❖ The nation’s largest non-profit organization developed to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) • Undocumented Students - https://dream.utah.edu/ ❖ The Dream Center in the Office for Diversity & Inclusion in the Office of Undergraduate Studies works holistically with undocumented students and mixedstatus families from college access to graduation The Dream Center (1) engages in specialized college outreach and access strategies, (2) provides individualized advising and scholarship support for current and future University of Utah undocumented students, (3) promotes campus-wide advocacy and trainings for University of Utah students, faculty, staff and administration, and (4) increases community-wide awareness of policies affecting current and future University of Utah undocumented students • Undocumented Students – Educate Utah – Edúcate Utah – A guide to higher education (educate-utah.org) • Non-Resident Students: UTAH HOUSE BILL 144 Non- Resident Tuition Waivers | Admissions (utah.edu) ❖ The Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 144 in 2002 which allows eligible Utah high school graduates the opportunity to attend Utah universities & colleges & have the non-resident portion of their tuition waived A student can qualify for this waiver if they: o Attended a Utah high school for three or more years o Graduated or will graduate from a Utah high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED) in Utah o Have not registered for college classes prior to the Fall 2002 academic school year o Don not hold a current visa o Have filed or will file an application to legalize their immigration status as soon as they are eligible to so • Non-Resident Students: Utah Senate Bill 253 ❖ As of May 12, 2015, Utah SB 253 makes it so any student who graduates from a Utah high school (regardless of high school graduation year) IS NOT required to provide proof of lawful US presence for scholarships or tuition waivers in Utah’s public colleges & universities Therefore, regardless if the student has or does not have DACA, as long as they have graduated from a Utah high school, they may apply to privately funded scholarships administered by a Utah public colleges or university! • Non-Resident Students: Utah House Bill 118 Non- Resident Tuition Waivers | Admissions (utah.edu) ❖ The House Bill 118 tuition waiver allows eligible Utah high school graduates the opportunity to attend Utah universities and colleges and have the non-resident portion of their tuition waived A student can qualify for this waiver if they: o Are a foreign national legally admitted to the US (holds a non-immigrant visa such as F-1, H-4, J-1, etc.) o Attended a Utah high school for three or more years o Graduated or will graduate from a Utah high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED) in Utah Required documents for House Bill 118 tuition waiver: o Completed House Bill 118 Form o Official final high school transcripts with graduation dates or GED scores UNIVERSITY OF UTAH – For Utah Scholarship For Utah Scholarship - Financial Aid and Scholarships - The University of Utah • Requirements – o High school minimum 3.2 GPA & Pell eligible (FAFSA) o Apply to college by priority December deadline & FAFSA by February • Maintain continuing eligibility o Maintains 3.0 GPA o Continues to be Pell eligible (FAFSA) o Enroll in 12.0 credit hours ea Semester BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BYU - Cougarpellpromise.byu.edu Cougar Pell Promise (byu.edu) • Qualifications – Be admitted to BYU as a freshman student by the first fall semester after high school graduation • Complete the online scholarship application by the published scholarship deadline • Complete FAFSA by January 20 & be Pell eligible • Maintaining Continuing Eligibility o Complete online scholarship application ea Year by continuing scholarship deadline o Complete FAFSA by January 20 o Maintain a 2.0 cumulative BYU GPA o Enroll in 12.0 credit hours each semester UTAH STATE – Utah State Promise (Available at all USU campuses) The Utah State Promise is a “last dollar” scholarship, meaning it is applied to your remaining tuition & student body fees after all other aid is applied What is considered other aid & what order is it applied? First, Federal Pell Grant (FAFSA), and then second, USU will apply other scholarships (e.g., institutional awards, department, Regents, outside/3rd party) After all aid & scholarships are applied, USU pays any remaining balance due ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • • • • • Submit FAFSA & be Pell Grant Eligible Utah resident, US citizen, or eligible non-citizen Be admitted as first-time incoming undergraduate Intend to graduate from USU Renewal for up to years (must remain pell eligible, good standing-academics, up to full tuition & student body fees) SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY – SUU – Access Utah Promise Scholarship CRITERIA: • • • • • • Have a high school diploma or equivalent Have not received an associate degree or higher postsecondary degree Be a resident of Utah Must demonstrate financial need Accept all other grants, tuition/fee waivers, & scholarships offered to the applicant Maintain and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress A RECIPIENT MAY RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS UNTIL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OCCURS: • • • • • Two years after the initial award A recipient uses the scholarship for four semesters A recipient meets the academic qualifications for an associate degree Or earns a cumulative total of 60 credits Recipients must submit FAFSA each year o Do verifications if needed HOW TO APPLY: • Complete the FAFSA DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY – TRAILBLAZER PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP Dixie State University :: Scholarships :: State of Utah Scholarships The Utah Promise Scholarship is the first-ever statewide needs-based scholarship program in Utah It is available to recent high school graduates & adult learners at Utah’s public colleges & universities, as well as Utah’s public technical colleges The Utah Promise Scholarship will cover up to tuition & fees for up to two years The Trailblazer Promise is automatically awarded at DSU through a completed FAFSA Application to those who qualify This process happens after the 3rd week of each semester If you are awarded the Trailblazer Promise, you will receive an email from the Financial Aid Office to your Dmail account There is no separate application required except a completed FAFSA Application Snow College – THE UTAH PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship Information: Other Scholarship Links (snow.edu) Application: Utah Promise Application (snow.edu) • Criteria: FAFSA Application completed • Deadline: March by pm UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY – UVU – Greenlight Scholarship Greenlight Scholarship | Financial Aid | Utah Valley University (uvu.edu) This scholarship fills the gap to cover tuition for students who receive the Pell Grant (FAFSA) but may still owe additional tuition For students who qualify, the cost of a two-year degree will be covered by federal aid and UVU Your first two years are covered! • Eligibility o Complete the FAFSA and receive a Pell Grant each year o Be a Utah Resident o Enrolled on a full-time basis (at least 12 credits) o Priority given to first-year and second-year students admitted with a complete financial aid file by May 15 o Must have attempted fewer than 60 credit hours • How to apply o Be admitted to UVU o Complete the FAFSA & be awarded a Pell Grant by May 15 (to receive first priority) o No scholarship application is required UVU will award the scholarships automatically • Example: o UVU tuition per semester $2,561 o Student receives Pell Grant for $1,000 o Difference: $1,561 o UVU provides a scholarship for $1,561 o Tuition Balance: $0 SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SLCC Promise: helps eligible students pay for their education by covering the cost of tuition & fees when federal grants fall short SLCC Promise | SLCC • Who’s Eligible o Utah Resident o Receive a Federal Pell Grant o Take or more credits in Fall & Spring semester or take or more during summer o All SLCC students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor o Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA & complete 70% of attempted courses WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY DREAM WEBER – Information: Dream Weber Application: Central Authentication Service (weber.edu) The Dream Weber program provides free tuition & general student fees to students enrolled in 12 semester credits, who qualify for a Pell Grant & whose annual household income is $40,000 or less The amount awarded varies depending on each applicants FAFSA, as the Dream Weber program supplements any other aid that is awarded How to Follow Your Dream (Weber) Apply for admissions Starting Sept 1, apply for Dream Weber scholarship Complete FAFSA Check your email Eligibility: • • • • Be a legal Utah resident Have a household income of $40,000 or less Qualify for FAFSA – federal Pell Grant funds Be an undergraduate student with less than 150 credit hours Maintaining Your Scholarship (reapply each year): • Enroll & maintain a course load of 12-18 credit hours/semester • Attain satisfactory academic standing & maintain a 2.0 GPA • Qualify for Federal Pell Grant funds o Apply each year for federal funds – FAFSA o Complete WSU scholarship application Conditions: • Dream Weber covers the cost of full-time tuition (between 12-18 credit hours) & general student fees • Eligibility continues for a total of semesters or until you reach 150 semester hours FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Apply for financial aid for college or graduate school Checklist: • Create a FSA ID • Documents needed: o Your Social Security Number o Parents Social Security Number o Driver’s License o Alien Registration number if not a US citizen o For 2022-2023 school year: ▪ 2020 Federal tax return – including IRS W-2 • Yours (if you filed) & parents • IRS 1040 or • Foreign tax returns, IRS 1040NR, or IRS 1040NR-EZ • Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau • Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, & your parents if you are a dependent student • Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks & bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student OPENS: October 1, 2021 WEBSITE: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa USHE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (Formerly known as The Regents Scholarship) CRITERIA: • See your counselor for more information & check out their website: https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/ • Further questions, call USHE 801-321-7200 OPENS: November 15, 2021 PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 3, 2021 UTAH JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP For every Jazz win during the 2020-2021 season, the Utah Jazz provided a full, four-year scholarship to students from an underrepresented group Full scholarships were awarded to 30 students during the 2021-2022 school year The remaining 31 scholarships, representing the rest of the team’s wins last year, as well as scholarships that result from additional wins this season will be awarded at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year CRITERIA: • • • • • • Graduate of a Utah High School Person of Color (Asian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; or Native American or Alaskan Native) Preference given to those with demonstrated financial need (regardless of FAFSA eligibility) Preference given to first-generation college students Incoming freshman enrolling as a full-time student for the 2022-2023 school year Admission to one of the six listed UT universities: BYU, SUU, Weber, U of U, USU, and/or UVU AMOUNT: • Full cost of attendance – including tuition, books, fees & room/board – for each recipient’s full undergraduate education at one of six universities in the state of Utah OPENS: November 15, 2021 DEADLINE: TBD APPLICATION PROCESS: • • • • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor Short video of approx 1-2 with the applicant responding to ONE of the following prompts: o Talk about an obstacle you faced and how you overcame it o What you hope to accomplish after you graduate from college? o Who is someone who has had a major influence on your life? Explain their impact & your relationship with them Unofficial high school transcript Financial aid information, such as SAR (Student Aid Report) from FAFSA or FAFSA 4Caster WEBSITE: https://www.nba.com/jazz/scholarship DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance CRITERIA: • Senior with demonstrated need for financial assistance • 2.4 GPA required • US Citizen or permanent resident • Must be participating in an approved college readiness program (Gear Up, AVID, Upward Bound/Trio) for a minimum of two years AMOUNT: $20,000 OPENS: October 1, 2021 DEADLINE: December WEBSITE: www.dellscholars.org BURGER KING CRITERIA: • High School Seniors • Must be living in US, Puerto Rico, or Canada • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher • Plan to enroll full-time in accredited two- or four-year college, university or voc-tech school TO APPLY: • Fill out application, high school transcript must be attached to application AMOUNT: • $1,000 - $50,000 DEADLINE: • December 15 or 50,000 applicants – whichever comes first WEBSITE: • www.burgerking.scholarsapply.org GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program CRITERIA: • 9TH – 12TH Grade high school, college or graduate student • Legal resident of US • Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months • Write 250 words or less essay on a prompt provided on website DEADLINE: • December 31, 2021 AMOUNT: $1,000 WEBSITE: • Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: College Scholarship (genkellyscholarship.com) UTAH JUMP START COALITION/UHEAA SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: • • • • • Create an account with https://completescholarships.org/ to match to scholarship, read full details, and apply 12th grade applicants must submit proof of acceptance to the college they plan to attend 11th grade applicants can skip the question about college acceptance Submit a 200 word essay sharing thoughts on the General Financial Literacy Course they took or are currently taking in high school & describe how it will help them plan for their financial future Create & upload a unique 60-second video describing important skills they learned from financial literacy class & how those skills will help them prepare for college & life after college (if student is under 18, video release form is required at the end of application) AMOUNT: $1,250 DEADLINE: December 31, 2021 WEBSITE: Complete Scholarships Utah-based scholarships REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: • US citizen • Seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA • Demonstrated financial need • Must have demonstrated leadership, integrity and citizenship AMOUNT: $10,000 renewable for up to three years (up to $40,000 total/recipient) DEADLINE: Jan 6, 2022 WEBSITE: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM CRITERIA: • African American seniors • US citizen or permanent residents • Someone who excel academically, shows leadership potential, and are involved in community • Essay required AMOUNT: $10,000/year DEADLINE: Jan WEBSITE: 2022-RBSP-Application-1.pdf (ronbrown.org) ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND CRITERIA: • Seniors of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity • First Generation • Legal permanent resident or US citizen • Must apply for FAFSA • Minimum 2.7 GPA • Essay Required • Submit one letter of recommendation AMOUNT: $2500-$20,000 DEADLINE: Jan 26, 2022 WEBSITE: APPLICATIONS (mykaleidoscope.com) WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: - Seniors planning on a career in government service - U.S Citizen - Possess qualities of leadership, sincerity, historical perspective AMOUNT: $500 – $5,000 DEADLINE: Jan 15, 2022 WEBSITE: Scholarship — Washington Crossing Foundation (gwcf.org) USU QUINNEY SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: • Senior planning to attend Utah State University to study in a field supporting natural resources • Letter of Introduction • Resume • Unofficial Transcript • 3.5 GPA • 27 ACT • Essay • Two letters of recommendation required AMOUNT: $18,000 DEADLINE: Jan 15, 2022 WEBSITE: Quinney Scholarship | QCNR | USU JOHN F KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST CRITERIA: -12 grades 1000 word essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage AMOUNT: $100 - $10,000 DEADLINE: Jan 14, 2022 WEBSITE: Eligibility and Requirements | JFK Library THE COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR AMERICA - JUNIORS CRITERIA: • Juniors – class of 2023 • Must intend to enroll full-time at accredited US college/university in fall 2023 • Must be US citizen or legal permanent resident AMOUNT: Full Tuition, books, fees and living expenses DEADLINE Jan 19, 2022 WEBSITE: www.coolidgescholars.org ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCHOLARS AWARD - JUNIORS The Empowerment Program is a five-year program that provides – at no cost to the students – a comprehensive network of support & practical guidance to assist Scholars in their transition from high school to college, & from college to future professional or academic paths CRITERIA: • High-achieving and service-focused juniors • 3.0 GPA • Demonstrate financial need Household’s adjusted gross income should be LESS than $100,000/year • Essay and letters of recommendation • They welcome applicants who reside in the US, regardless of citizenship status; must be attending a US high school • Committed to participating in rigorous five-year curriculum and able to attend New York Leader Week July 914, 2022 AMOUNT: $500 awarded twice at entrance & exit, receive a laptop, and free travel, room and board to leadership camps every summer DEADLINE: Jan 26, 2022 WEBSITE: Hamilton Scholars 2022 Application — Alexander Hamilton Scholars POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: • Senior LGBTQ+ students with proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements, who want to make a difference in the world • Financial Need • Students wanting to study at a community college or trade school or NOT eligible • Undocumented students are eligible to apply AMOUNT: Point Scholarships are awarded on a “last provider” basis, meaning that Point fills in the gaps & provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc DEALINE: Jan 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am PST WEBSITE: Apply | Point Foundation Scholarship NATIONAL VOICE FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS (NIAAA) SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: • Senior in high school • Achieved at least one of the following: (1) ranked in the top 25% of class (2) ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1100 (3) minimum of B+ average • Applicant must have participated in two sports for two years in each sport • Have received at least one varsity letter in each of two sports • Must complete attached scholar/essay application • Must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director • School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member & a member of their respective state athletic administrators association • Principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate • All hard copy materials must be post-marked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA Liaison in your respective state by your states deadline AMOUNT: • State Winners: one male and one female will each receive a plaque recognizing them as state winners • Section Winners: One male and one female in each of the eight NIAAA sections will each receive a $1500 scholarship & a plaque • National Winners: One male and one female will be selected from the eight section winners to each receive a $2500 scholarship, glass etching recognizing them as national winners, & attend the National Conference for Athletic Administrators in December to present essay DEADLINE: Jan 31, 2022 WEBSITE: Student Scholarship (niaaa.org) NIAAA Liaison for Utah: Richard Barton, CMAA Richard.barton@seviersd.org U OF U LARRY H AND GAIL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP The University of Utah strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment We recognize that a diverse student body benefits & enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty and staff Thus the U strives to attract students who have the ability to contribute to and benefit from a culturally & intellectually diverse learning community Our goal is to make every attempt to support the student’s academic and personal success while enrolled at the U CRITERIA: • Senior students • Must be admitted to the University of Utah • Must be a Utah resident for the academic year for which they are applying • Demonstrate financial need • Undocumented or US citizens with financial need planning to attend the U of U whose ethnic background is underrepresented in higher education or those who are first generation students of a diverse background PLEASE PROVIDE: • Personal statement essay (1000 words maximum) in which you address your educational & career goals, your family background, and the reason why you believe you are qualified for this scholarship • Letters of Recommendation are required – references can speak to your academic or leadership abilities • Emergency Contact Information (Name & Phone Number) • Current Student Status (next academic year) • Will you be an undergraduate student? • Are you interested in University student housing? • I understand that in order to be considered for this award I must complete a FAFSA or work with the Scholarship & Financial Aid Office to determine financial need (**see description of scholarship for information pertaining to demonstrated need) • Please provide the name & email address of a reference that can speak to your academic or leadership capabilities • Are you a refugee? (Optional) AMOUNT: • Full tuition & fees (up to 15 credits/semester) • On-Campus Room and Board (equivalent to a double occupancy room & 18 meals/week) • Textbook Allowance ($300/semester) • Renewable for up to ten semesters for new freshmen based on maintaining satisfactory academic achievement, make progress towards a Bachelor’s degree, and abide by the U of U, Student Code of Conduct DEADLINE: Jan 31, 2021 WEBSITE: Larry H and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship - University of Utah Scholarships (academicworks.com) **Eligible students are those with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA Students not eligible to complete the FAFSA should contact Ashley Stevenson at Ashley.stevenson@utah.edu for next steps UTAH CTE SCHOLARSHIP WHO IS ELIGIBLE? • Students seeking a one year certificate, or a two year associate or technical degree • Students seeking to be a teacher in a CTE area (four year program) CRITERIA: • Lawfully present in the US & must be a current Utah resident • High School Senior • Applicant must verify the CTE program he/she wants to enroll in is offered at the selected institutions AMOUNT: 500 scholarships at up to $2,500 each DEADLINE: Jan 28, 2022 WEBSITE: Scholarships and Tuition Awards (utah.gov) QUESTIONS: Contact, Ashley Higgs 801-538-7594 ashley.higgs@schools.utah.gov EAST HIGH SCHOOL A SCHOOL WITH PURPOSE SINCE 1914 ACT/SAT Policies by Institution (please remember that ACT scores may be needed for various scholarships OR college English/math class placement) • • • • • • • • • • • University of Utah o Test score optional for admission o Test score optional for scholarship consideration Westminster College o Test score optional for admission ▪ If you not submit a test score, it is recommended to submit a personal essay Southern Utah University o Test score optional for admission and academic scholarships* ▪ *Test score is only required for Presidential Scholarship consideration Weber State University o Test score optional for admission o Test score required for academic scholarship consideration Utah State University o Test score optional for admission o Test score required for academic scholarship consideration ▪ Students may complete Comprehensive Scholarship Review if unable to take ACT/SAT Dixie State University o Test score optional for admission o Test score required for top two academic scholarships, not required for others Brigham Young University o Test score optional for admission o Test score optional for academic scholarship consideration Utah Valley University o Test score optional for admission o Test score required for academic scholarship consideration Salt Lake Community College o Test score optional for admission o Test score may be used for English/math placement, but not required SLCC placement process may be taken instead Snow College o Test score not required for admission or scholarship USU Eastern o Test score optional for admission o Test score required for academic scholarship consideration ▪ Like USU, students may complete Comprehensive Scholarship Review EAST HIGH SCHOOL A SCHOOL WITH PURPOSE SINCE 1914 College Fairs, Info Sessions, & Misc SEPTEMBER • September 11th o RMACAC College Fair ▪ Juan Diego High School: workshops 10:45AM-12:50PM, college fair 1PM-3:30PM • September 14th o DSU Trailblazer Tuesdays begin ▪ Virtual info session every Tuesday at 4PM Must register online first • September 24th o USU Senior Preview Day (register by 9/15) ▪ Utah State University (Logan), 8AM-4PM OCTOBER • October 5th o BYU Utah Resident Livestream • October 8th o USU Senior Preview Day (register by 9/15) ▪ Utah State University (Logan), 8AM-4PM • October 12th o Utah State SLC Open House ▪ USU information, waived application fee, • Viridian Event Center, 4PM-7PM nd rd • October 22 & 23 o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Opportunity to experience campus life at SUU, including a campus tour, themed activities, • Southern Utah University, 1PM • October 29th o USU Senior Preview Day (register by 9/15) ▪ Utah State University (Logan), 8AM-4PM th • October 30 o USU Student Life Day ▪ Utah State University (Logan), 11AM-4PM NOVEMBER • November 5th o SLCC Multicultural Conference • November 5th & 6th o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM • November 19th o USU Diversity & First-Generation Day ▪ Utah State University (Logan), 9AM-4PM • November 19th & 20th o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY • • • • • February 5th o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Opportunity to experience campus life at Snow College, including a campus tour, themed activities, classroom experience, and more General Education themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM th th February & o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM February 12th o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Performing & Visual Arts themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM th February 19 o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Math, Science & Engineering themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM February 18th & 19th o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM MARCH • March 5th o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Business themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM th • March 19 o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Social Science themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM th th • March 18 & 19 o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM APRIL ‘22 • • • • April 1st & 2nd o SUU Red Riot Overnight ▪ Southern Utah University, 1PM nd April o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ General Education themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM April 9th o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Education and Home and Family Studies themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM April 16th o Snow Badger Day Blast ▪ Communication & Language Arts themed • Snow College (Ephraim), 10AM – 4PM EAST HIGH SCHOOL A SCHOOL WITH PURPOSE SINCE 1914 College Prep Deadlines & Important Dates SEPTEMBER • September 17th o October 23rd ACT registration deadline OCTOBER • October 1st o FAFSA opens • October 18th – 22nd o Utah College Application Week (UCAW) • October 19th o FAFSA Night (3pm-7pm) • October 23rd o ACT test date NOVEMBER • November 1st o BYU priority application deadline o University of Utah Honors application deadline • November 5th o December 11th ACT registration deadline • November 15th o Opportunity Scholarship application opens (both advanced course and Regents’ tracks) DECEMBER • December 1st o SUU Presidential Scholarship application deadline o Weber State priority application deadline o Westminster early action application deadline o University of Utah early action application deadline • December 3rd o Opportunity Scholarship priority deadline (both advanced course and Regents’ tracks) • December 11th o ACT test date • December 15th o BYU hard deadline and scholarship deadline JANUARY • January 7th o February 12th ACT registration deadline • January 10th o Utah State scholarship deadline FEBRUARY • February 1st o Westminster regular decision deadline • • • o Opportunity Scholarship final deadline (both advanced course and Regents’ tracks) February 12th o ACT test date February 21st o BYU decisions released February 25th o April 2nd ACT registration deadline MARCH • March 1st o SUU scholarship deadline o UVU scholarship deadline o DSU scholarship deadline APRIL • April 2nd o ACT test date MAY • May 1st o SUU scholarship acceptance deadline o USU scholarship acceptance deadline • May 6th o June 11th ACT registration deadline AUGUST • August 1st o UVU application deadline