FAFSA Tipsfor lJndocumented Students
Can I go to college if I arn undocurnented?
Generatty speaking, your status won't prevent you from being admitted or enro[[ing in ctasses at a college or vocationaI school.However, being undocumented limits the type of financiat aid you receive and possibty impacts cost of tuition.
I'rn undocurnented but have lived in the US since I was YOUNGER. Arn I eligiblefor financial aid?
Undocumented students aren't eligible for federatfinancialaid such as Pellgrants, work-study, and Direct loans. However,
financialaid is possibty avaitable through private organizations and scholarships, grants, loans and work programs at theschoolyou want to attend. Contact the college's financialaid offlce directly to frnd out what aid is available to you.
I arn undocurnented but have lived in tltah since I was younger. If I attend apublic college in Utatr, arn I eligible for in-state tuition?
Yes, if you meet certain requirements. Utah enacted House Bitt 144 which allows undocumented students to be eligibte forin-state tuition rates if thev:
Where can I find private scholarships?
. attend a Utah high school for 3 years,
. obtain a high schoot diptoma from a Utah high schoot
. enroll in a public postsecondary institution in Utah, and frte an affrdavit stating intent to tegatize immigration status andbecome a oermanent resident.
. educate-utah.org
. United States Hispanic Leadership Institute - ushti.org
. Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund - maldef.org
. Get Ready for College - getreadyforco[lege.org
. Latino Coltege Dollars - latinocottegedo[[ars.org
. Scholarships for Hispanics - schola rshipsforhispanics.org
. Localcolleges and universities
Higher Education Resources for Utah's Undocumented Students
Last updated February 2017, policies/procedures may change at any time.For updates please email: [email protected] or contact institution directly.
Institution Website Specific to Undocumented Students How to fill out the Admissions Application
Link to HB 144 Waiver & where to submit
*Waivers need to be submitted with an official high school transcript indicating
graduation.
Contact 1
Brigham Young University & LDS Business College
admissions.byu.edu/international-acceptance-criteria
Leave SSN field blank.Asks for home country, option to enter if you are a permanent resident (with a green card #), an international applicant, or neither.
HB144 does not apply to BYU/LDS BC since they are private schools. Tuition based on member/non-member price
BYU - Admissions Office, 801-422-2507 LDS BC - Admissions Office, 801-524-8145 or [email protected]
Dixie State University
If a student has a work authorization number they can use that number for the SSN. If the student does not have a SSN they should enter 999999999 in the SSN field.
Link: dixie.edu/reg/forms/affidavit-non-res.pdf Submit: Admissions Office
Laralee Davenport, Asst. Director of Admissions [email protected]
Salt Lake Community College slcc.edu/undocumented
• SSN not required in order to continue with online application. Check the box, “I don’t have one” next to the SSN section.• SLCC asks for a Utah Driver License number or a Utah State ID number on the admission application. Please note a Utah Driving Privilege Card is not a Utah Driver License (Limited term DL under DACA are considered a valid DL/State ID). If you don’t have a Utah Driver License or Utah State ID number, indicate “No” on the application.
Link: slcc.edu/enrollmentservices/docs/Residency_Affidavit.pdf
Submit: Admissions
Miguel Nieto-Palma, Advisor, Student [email protected]
Snow Collegesnow.edu/offices/registrar/residency/hb144.html Input Zeroes in the SSN field
Link: snow.edu/welcome/admissions/hb144.html
Submit: Admissions Office
Fernando Montano, Director of Diversity and Inclusion [email protected]
Southern Utah University suu.edu/finaid/scholarships.html Enter nine 1's in place of Social Security number
Link: https://www.suu.edu/finaid/pdf/hb144-waiver-and-procedures.pdf
Submit: Financial Aid Office, 351 W. University Blvd, Sharwan Smith Center, Suite 167, Cedar City, UT 84720 or [email protected]
Talia Strong, DirectorCenter for Diversity & Inclusion [email protected]
University of Utahadmissions.utah.edu/apply/residency/hb144.php
Under Citizenship Section, Select "No" on U.S. Citizen prompt, then choose "Utah high school graduate requesting Utah HB 144, 2002" in Non-Citizen Status; under Personal Information section, leave Social Security Number blank, lastly, under Legal Residency Section, choose "No" to Are you a legal resident of Utah requesting resident student status?
Link: admissions.utah.edu/_documents/residency/non-resident-tuition-waiver-request.pdf
Submit: in person or by mail to -The University of Utah Office of Admissions 201 South 1460 E. Rm 250S Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057
Feleti Matagi, Director of Undergraduate Diversity Scholarships, Student Equity & Diversity [email protected]
Utah State University
usu.edu/finaid/deferred/ orscholarships.usu.edu/undocumented-student-resources
Select Undocumented under citizenship status. Input Zeroes in the SSN field.
Link: usu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Submit: Admission Office
Julian Brown, Recruitment Specialist (Logan Campus)[email protected]
Utah Valley University uvu.edu/admissions/general/hb_144.html
If a student selects “undocumented” in the citizenship field they will not be required to enter a SSN. In regard to DL #, it is required to proceed to next page, enter all 9's or 1's in that field.
Link: uvu.edu/admissions/general/hb_144.html
Submit: UVU's OneStop
UVU Latino [email protected]
Weber State University weber.edu/undocumentedMark Undocumented under Citizenship Category. Enter all 9's in the SSN field
Link: apps.weber.edu/wsuimages/multicultural/Undocumented%20Student%20Waiver%20Form%202013.pdfSubmit: Admissions Office, Weber State University3885 West Campus Drive - Department 1137Ogden, UT 84408-1103
Jose Limas, Coordinator for College Outreach [email protected]
Westminster College
westminstercollege.edu/campus-life/diversity-and-inclusion/undocumented-student-resources
• Leave the SSN field blank, it's not required to enter anything in that field in order to complete the application. • On the "Personal Information" page in the "optional" section, the last question asks: "Are you a U.S. citizen?" Leave the answer to this question blank. The answer options are from a drop down menu with no option to enter text. "Undocumented" is NOT one of the options.
HB144 does not apply to Westminster since it is a private school.
Daniel Cairo, Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion [email protected]
Higher Education Resources for Utah's Undocumented Students
Last updated February 2017, policies/procedures may change at any time.For updates please email: [email protected] or contact institution directly.
Institution Contact 2 Payment Plan & Instructions Exception to policies, alternatives and/or
strategies for students who may not qualify for HB 144
Concurrent Enrollment
Brigham Young University & LDS Business College
BYU - Admissions Office, 801-422-2507 LDS BC - Admissions Office, 801-524-8145 or [email protected]
LDS BC - Only DACA eligible students are eligible for a payment plan.
LDS BC - students who take 12 or more credits on or after 4PM are eligible for a $500 evening scholarship/discount (must apply, not automatic.) Also, LEAP/Early Access Semester allows for three free courses. Contact Admissions for info.
Dixie State University
Daneka-Souberbielle, Director of Intercultural Engagement 435-652-7735 [email protected]
Name: Installment Plan Website: dixie.edu/registration/?page=tuition
All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. new.dixie.edu/concurrent/
Salt Lake Community College
Tania Mancilla, Advisor, College Recruitment801-957-2125 [email protected]
Name: Semester Tuition Installment Loan (STIL)Website: slcc.edu/ar/stil.aspx
All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. All student pay resident tuition for the School of Applied Technology programs, regardless of residency status. slcc.edu/concurrentenrollment
Snow College
Sinapati Moe, Diversity [email protected] snow.edu/finaid/paymentplan.html
All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. snow.edu/ce/
Southern Utah University
Admissions: (435) 586-7740 or [email protected] 144 Waiver questions, contact Financial Aid at (435) 586-7735 or [email protected]
Students must meetwith Registrar's office to set-up
Undergraduate students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. successacademy.org/
University of Utah
Nakita Swanigan, Admissions Counselor and Program Coordinator, Office of Admissions(801) 581-4217 [email protected]
Name: Deferral Plan. Income Accounting & Student Loan Services Cashier’s office, room 165 Student Services bldg. fbs.admin.utah.edu/income/tuitioninfo/tpo/Income Accounting & Student Loan Services at (801) 581-7344
All students are eligible to pay in-state tuition during Summer semesters regardless of residency status.
High School University Program - admissions.utah.edu/academics/hsup.phpCourses not offered in high schools but eligible students can take courses on the UU campus at a reduced tuition rate.
Utah State University
Krista Hepworth, Admissions Advisor (Price Campus) [email protected]
Website: usu.edu/registrar/htm/tuition/paymentRegistrar's Office: 435-797-1116
All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. concurrent.usu.edu/
Utah Valley UniversityFrancie Hallman, OneStop Director801-863-8735
Name: Tuition Payment Plan CollectionsWebsite: uvu.edu/collections/tuitionpaymentplan/Collections Office: 801.863.8611 or [email protected].
All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. uvu.edu/concurrent/
Weber State University
Alejandro Valquinto, Admissions Advisor [email protected] weber.edu/bursar/10_easy_steps.html
Undergraduate students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. weber.edu/concurrent/
Westminster College
Ashley Sokia, Admissions [email protected]
westminstercollege.edu/accounts_receivable/index.cfm?parent=5318&detail=5339
Tuition rates during summer semester are at a discount. Furthermore, students who attend full time in Fall and/or Spring earn 2 credits per full time semester that they can apply towards summer semester. Westminster has recently implemented a four-year graduation guarantee whereby students who sign a pledge to comply with the stipulations will be guaranteed to graduate in four years (or eight semesters), or the ninth semester is tuition-free.
High school students can now take Westminster Classes at $100 per credit hour (so a 3-credit hour class would be $300). The policy and application can be found at westminstercollege.edu/admissions_freshmen/?parent=2935&detail=16298
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Updated 12/30/2015
Undocumented/Private Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Deadline Amount Description Contact Information
CollegeSTEPS
8/14/2015 thru 6/30/2016
$1,000 • Any high school student • Enroll online & be entered into the
drawing • Winners drawn throughout the year
https://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
Dell Scholars Program
1/15/2016 $20,000 • Participate in AVID grades 11 & 12 • Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA • Demonstrate need for financial
assistance • Eligible to receive federal student aid
http://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/overview/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
Gates
1/15/2016 • Minimum 3.3 GPA • Be of African American, American
Indian, Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic Heritage
• U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/the-gates-millennium-scholarship
ACLU Student Activist
1/12/2016 $1,000 • Be a Utah resident • GPA 3.0 minimum • Have proof of strong commitment to civil
liberties through some form of activism
http://www.acluutah.org/component/k2/item/559-youth-activist-scholarship-2014
Federal Employee Education &
Assistance Fund Scholarship
3/30/2016 $500 - $2,000 • For dependent family members of a civilian federal employee
• Sponsoring federal employee must have 3 years civilian federal service
• GPA 3.0
http://www.feea.org/
Federal Employee Education and
Assistance Fund: Scholarship
3/30/2016 $500-2,000 • Civilian federal employees & their dependent family members (child).
• The federal employee must have at least 3 yrs of civilian federal service by 8/31.
• All applicants must have at least a CUM 3.0 GPA unweighted
• All applicants must be current high school seniors working towards an accredited degree or enrolled in a 2- or 4-year undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate program
http://www.feea.org/programs/scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: General College
Scholarship Program
3/30/2016 $1,000-10,000
• Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Hispanic heritage.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. • Must complete FAFSA. • Must include official transcript and SAR
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/
Larry H. & Gail 2/13/2016 Award Varies • For the U or U only http://diversity.utah.edu/wp-
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Miller Enrichment Scholarship for U of U only
• Must be eligible for Federal Student Aid • Students with demonstrated scholastic
ability
content/uploads/documents/scholarships/miller_scholarship.pdf
Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
3/25/2016 (2) $5,000 & (2) $1,500
• Complete application and write a 500 word essay about “what drives you”
http://yourturn2apply.com/UTothers.htm
Regan Foundation Scholarship
1/7/2016 Multiple $10,000 awards
• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity & citizenship
• Have a 3.0 or above GPA • Demonstrate financial need
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
OHS Keys to Success
WSU Richard Richards Ethics
Scholarship
2/12/2016
$1,000 • Verification of high school graduation date by high school administrator.
• Submission of an ethics essay
http://www.weber.edu/polsc/richards_Institute/scholarships.html
OHS Keys to Success
Ogden-Weber Tech College
2/12/2016
$500 • High School Seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card
https://www.ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=37
OHS Keys to Success
Paul Mitchell
2/12/2016 $1,000 • High School seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card
https://www.ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=37
OHS Keys to Success
University of Utah Alumni Association
Scholarship
2/12/16 $1,000 • High School seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card
https://ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=37
OHS Keys to Success
Utah Valley University
Scholarship
2/12/16
$1,000 • High School seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card
https://www.ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=37
OHS Keys to Success UTA/Salt Lake Community
College Scholarship
2/12/16
$1,000 • High school seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card.
•
https://www.ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=37
Fresenius Medical Care
3/18/2016 $2,500 & $1,500
• ONLY for OHS seniors • Must have a 3.0 GPA • Be Community Minded Resume & Essay required
Please see the Career Center for Application
Buick Achievers
2/2016 Up to $25,000 • High School Seniors who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university
• Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology design or business with an interest in the automotive industry
http://www.buickachievers.com/
BYU George Hansen Fellowship
2/2016 $500 - $1,000 • Available to all incoming freshmen who enroll as geology or earth and space
https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_3getFa7jgEq6Xe5
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in Geological Sciences
science education major • Submit transcripts and two letters of
recommendation
Magic Johnson Foundation:
Michaels Scholarship Fund
2/2016
$1,000-$5,000
• Scholarship to provide support for deserving minority high school students who exemplify a strong potential for academic achievement, but face social-economic conditions that hinder them from reaching their full potential. Must have strong community service involvement.
http://magicjohnson.org/programs/taylor-michaels-scholarship-program/
New Century Scholarship
2/1/2016 Up to a maximum of $1,250 per semester
• Use at qualifying 4-year public college or university in the Utah Open to any U.S. citizen
• Graduate from Utah high school • Minimum 3.5 GPA • Must take ACT by June of graduation
year & earn a minimum ACT composite of 26
• Applicants must earn associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the day the applicant’s class graduates high school
https://stepuputah.com/newcenturyscholarship/
Steve and Angie Smith
Young Alumni @ U of U only
2/1/2016 $6,000 • GPA at least 2.5 • First-generation college student • Represent at-risk or underrepresented
student populations • Demonstrate financial need
See Career Center for Scholarship Application (not available online)
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
2/2015 $250 - $7,500 • Must be a minority student & US citizen • Demonstrate leadership potential • Demonstrate financial need
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
BYU Management Society – Salt Lake
City Chapter
3/2016 $500 - $3,000 • Demonstrate financial need • Academic Excellence & Leadership • Positive community or religious service • Must be enrolled in high school in Salt
Lake, Davis, Summit, Tooele or Weber County
• Must plan to attend accredited college or university/technical school in Utah or an LDS Church college/university
https://secure.jotform.us/form/50203722434140
Church Hill Classics: Frame My Future
Scholarship Contest
3/2016 $1,000 • Students submit an original creation within a digital image (e.g., photo, collage, art piece, poem, etc.), that expresses what they hope to achieve in their personal and professional life after college.
http://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship-contest-2015.aspx
Hispanic College Fund: Scholarship
Program
3/2016 $500-10,000 • Scholarships to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are Hispanic or of Hispanic descent.
http://www.hispanicfund.org/
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• Must maintain GPA of 3.0
Ogden Area Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce
3/2016 Multiple Awards
• Open to any Utah student of Hispanic/Latino descent who resides in Weber, Davis, Cache, or Box Elder counties
• GPA of at least 2.5. • Selection based on GPA, financial
need, demonstrated academic and vocational achievements and leadership, and 2 letters of recommendation
Application available in the OHS Career Center
Utah Jump$tart Coalition
Scholarship
3/2016 $1,000 • Open to all high school seniors at an accredited Utah school who have successfully completed or are currently enrolled in the financial literacy course required for graduation, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education.
• Selection based on essay, financial need, FAFSA, FAFSA PIN registry, and college application.
http://www.utahjumpstart.org/ Anna Tibbitts Utah JumpStart Coalition P.O. Box 640 West Jordan UT 84084 Phone: 8014149981 Email: [email protected]
Wal-Mart Foundation
3/2016 varies • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
• Must be the dependent of an associate (employee) of any division of Walmart who has been actively employed with Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of March 14, 2014.
• Must be a high school senior • Demonstrate the need with required
documents
http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships
Youthlinc Utah Young
Humanitarian Award
3/2016 Up to $5,000 • Must be resident of Utah & US citizen or legal residents
• Must be a high school junior or senior • Service Oriented • Essay & Letters of Recommendation
http://www.youthlinc.org/programs/young-humanitarian-award/
Patrick Kerr Skateboard
Scholarship Fund
4/2016 4 - $1,000-5,000
• Applicant must be a skateboarder • U.S. citizen • Minimum 2.5 GPA required
Patrick Kerr Scholarship Committee Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Fund PO Box 2054 Jenkintown PA 19046 Phone: 215-663-9329 Email: [email protected]
University of Utah Utah Opportunity
Scholarship
2/12/2016 $8,000 per year for 8 semesters
• Be admitted to University of Utah • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
• Be eligible for Utah residency status
http://diversity.utah.edu/scholarships/utah-opportunity-scholarship/
WSU Emerging Leaders Scholarship
2/26/2016 Up to $2,200 • GPA of 2.7 or higher • ACT of 20 or greater
http://www.weber.edu/leadership/emergingleaders.html
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• Exhibit involvement in academic and community activities with particular experience in leadership roles.
• Be a Utah resident
Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship
Fund
1/8/2016 Up to $15,000 • Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 • Must apply for FAFSA
• Submit letter of recommendation online
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Que Llueva Café Scholarship
2/2016 Over $70,000 in scholarships
• Essay with personal story & financial need
• Extracurricular involvement • Academic Promise
• Open to Dreamers & DACA Scholars
http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Society of American Military Engineers
1/8/2016 $1,800 • Essay on what you hope to contribute to society through a career in engineering or architecture
http://posts.same.org/greatbasin/#Scholarship
National Honors Society
2/16/2016 Up to $15,000 • Must be an OHS National Honor Society Member in good standing
• 250 word essay on the Four Pillars of NHS & impact of NHS service project
http://www.nhs.us/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship.aspx See Ms. Braeden for more information.
Latinos in Action Scholarship
1/16/2016 TBA • Must be currently enrolled in LIA • Essay required
Please see the Career Center or Ms. Scott for an application.
Women’s Italian American Civic League – SLC chapter
2/17/2016 $1,500 • ACT & GPA • Extracurricular & Community Service • Of Italian ancestry
Please see Career Center for application
Silent heroes Essay Contest
2/7/2016 $1,500 • Must be a sophormore • Essay on how your Silent Hero has
impacted or changed your life or the life of others
http://sandychamber.com/silent-heroes/%22
Rotary Club of Ogden Service Above Self
3/2016 $4,000 • Scholarship for student attending WSU only
• Essay on your community service & how it has impacted your life
Please see Career Center for application
Ogden Noon 1/31/2016 TBA • OHS will select one senior to represent Please see Career Center for application
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Exchange Club at the District scholarship competition. • Looking for candidate with leadership,
athletics, community service, high academics and/or other school extracurricular activities.
Olene Walker Transition to Adult Living Scholarship
4/2016 $5,000 • Submit documentation to the DCFS • Bu a U.S. citizen or legal resident • Be a Utah resident
• Submit a FAFSA
Please see Career Center for application.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly $1,000 • Monthly essay with a winner drawn monthly
• Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors eligible
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
U-Dream Scholarship – Utah Undocumented Scholarship Fund
November 25th
$1,000 - $2,000
• Cannot be eligible to receive
federal financial aid, must have financial need, must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours (for undergraduates).
http://www.educationopps.org/Educational_Opportunities_for_Utahs_Children/U-Dream.html
The Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation/SOMOS Scholarship
Oct. 12th
$1,000 - $2,000
• Latino descent, currently live in
Utah, enrolled in college/vacational school in Utah, demostrated leadership in school, community.
http://somosfoundationutah.org/ http://somosfoundationutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Scholarship-Application-20151.pdf
The Utah Asian Charitable Foundation
April 18th
$500 - $1500
• The mission of the Utah Asian Charitable Foundation (UACF) Scholarship is to foster future leaders for the Asian American community. The UACF offer scholarship to Asian students in Utah under two categories: 1) students with financial need, 2). students who have demonstrated strong scholarship, leadership and community services. Scholarships are range.
http://www.slcdocs.com/ODHR/UACFScholarship2014.pdf
The Utah Alliance for Unity
June 1st
$2,000
• As a group of civic and business leaders committed to strengthening
http://www.allianceforunity.org/contact_us.html
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communities in Utah, the Alliance for Unity has created $2,000 scholarships for distribution to deserving high school seniors in the state who would otherwise be unable to attain a post-secondary degree. Applicants must have a family income that qualifies them for free or reduced lunch, show a consistent after-school work history, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
http://www.allianceforunity.org/scholarship.html
Holy Cross Ministries/Jameson Family Scholarship
Feb. 14th
Up to $6,200
• Individuals accepted as an HB
144 (DACA) student by the University of Utah, completed at least one year at the University of Utah, have financial need, enrolled full-time.
http://www.holycrossministries.org/jamesonscholarship.html http://www.holycrossministries.org/documents/JamesonScholarship2014Application.pdf
Opportunidad Scholarship Fund
April 24th
Varies
• Be a first-generation college
student, low income, planning to attend Weber State; must have attended high school in Ogden, Weber, or Davis districts three or more years.
http://www.weber.edu/access/scholarships http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/access/docs/OportunidadScholarshipApplication(2015-2016).pdf
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
June
$1,000
• Full-time graduate or undergraduate
students, must be enrolled at one of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universitites partner schools, see website for complete list.
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship
NA
$7,000.00
Be a senior in high school planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student, be committed to civil liberties through activism.
http://acluutah.org/images/PDFs-docs/2014 Scholarship-Application.pdf
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universitites
June
$1,000.00
Full-time graduate or undergraduate students, must be enrolled at one of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universitites partner schools, see website for complete list.
http://www.hacu.net
Migrant Farm worker Baccalaureate Scholarships
15-Apr
Up to $2,500
Children of migrants, migrant workers, pursing a bachelors degree- see website for more details.
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarship s/mfb.htm
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
1-Apr
up to $10,000
Applicant must actively participate in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues.
http://www.davisputter.org
Public Relations Society Multicultural Scholarship
20-May
$1,500.00
Must be registered as full-time undergraduate student at an accredited 4-year college. Must be of African- American/Black, Hispanic, Latino, Pacific Islander ancestry. Must be at least a junior in college and have at most one full term remaining.
http://www.prssa.org/scholarships_competi tions/individual/diversity/
Ginger and Fred Deines Mexio Scholarship
31-May
up to $12,000
Must be a student of Mexican nationality and enrolled in a school in Mexico or U.S. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students accepted to or enrolled in college and studying transportation or management logistics.
http://www.ltna.org/
HENAAC Scholars Program
30-Apr
$500-$8,500
Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities. Must be STEM related majors and enrolled in undergraduate or graduate propgram. Must be of Hispanic origin and significantly particiapte in and promote originations and activities in the Hispanic Community.
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org
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Joe Francomano Scholarship
1-Feb
$5,000.00
Must be a high school senior who will graduate before June 30 of the current school year. Must be qualified, upon graduation to enroll at an accredited 4 year college. Must have completed Junior Achievement Company Program or JA Economics.
http://www.ja.org
MALDEF Law School Scholarship
30-Sep
Varies
Open to all law students who will be enrolled full-time in a U.S-accredited law school. Scholarships are awarded based on commitment to serve the Latino community through law.
http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarsh ips/index.html
National Peace Essay Contest
1-Feb
$1,000- $10,000
Students are eligible to participate if they're in grades 9-12 in the U.S., its territories or U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Entries from home- schooled students are also accepted.
http://www.usip.org/category/course- type/national-peace-essay-contest
National Sculpture Society Scholarship
1-Jun
$2,000.00
Applicant must submit scholarship application form, biography or resume that explains the student's background in sculpture. Two letters of recommendation, a CD with 6-15 images of work by the applicant. A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown on the CD. Proof of financial need.
http://www.nationalsculpture.org
Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship
1-Dec
Varies
Graduate and undergraduate students studying at American colleges and universitites, or Americans studying abroad, who aspire to become foreign correspondents.
https://www.opcofamerica.org/overseas- press-club-foundation
Point Scholarship
11-Feb
Varies
Applicant is evaluated on the totality of their situation and involvement in the LGTBQ community.
http://www.pointfoundation.org
Prospective Educator Scholarship
NA
$1,000.00
High school senior intending to major in education who is a member of a Future Educators Association.
http://www.pdkintl.org
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Que Llueva Café Scholarship
25-Feb
$500.00
Must be of Chicano/Latino descent. Must be ineligible for FAFSA and be a high school graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
http://www.ca-core.org
SEG Foundation Scholarship
March
$500-$14,000
Attending high school and planning to enter college next fall; or an undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average. Must intend to pursue study towards applied geophysics, or related field.
http://www.seg.org
SHPE Foundation General Scholarships
1-Apr
Varies
Hispanic descent, accepted or attending a 2 or 4-yr college in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Enrolled full-time. Major in STEM fields.
http://www.shpefoundation.org
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay
13-Apr
$1,000.00
Open to 11 and 12th graders in the U.S. and/or homeschooled in the U.S.. Must write an essay on selected topics on the book Emma.
http://www.penguin.com/services- academic/essayhome/
The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest
March - Sept
$50-$10,000
Four different essay contests during the year. 8-12th graders, undergraduate, graduate students. Open to all students and the essay is on a selected topic about an Ayn Rand novel.
http://www.aynrandnovels.com
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
6-Dec
$500-$5,000
Registered undergradute full-time juniors or seniors at an accredited 4-yr college in the U.S. Must write a 3000- 4000 word essay over a selected topic.
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/contest 2015.aspx
The Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
15-Sep
Varies
Must be in grades 7-12 in a public, private, parochial, home-school or after school program in the U.S., Canada or in an American school abroad. Must submit their best works of art and writing.
http://www.artandwriting.org
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United Agribusiness League (UAL)/United Agricultural Benefit Trust
31-Mar
Varies
Must be affiliated with UAL or UABT, either through member or employee of member. Open to any major of study. Applicant must be presently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
http://www.ual.org
ADA Foundation-- Minority Dental Student Scholarship Program
NA
Varies
Applicants must be 2nd year students at the time of application and currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
http://www.ada.org
"Wonders of Plastics" Essay Contest
NA
$1,000.00
Open to all 6-12th grade students, must write 500-1,000 word essay, essay must be sponsored by a teacher.
http://www.ncssm.edu/science/essay- contest-deadline-society-plastics-engineers
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
31-Jan
Full or Partial
Must be completing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, such as electrical engineering, math, physics and demonstrate a strong interest in computer science.
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/i nternships- scholarships.aspx#urscholarship-2
Immigrant Achievement Award
Winter
$1,000- $10,000
Must be between ages 14-25, must be a U.S. immigrant, includes those who've become naturalized; accomplishments must reflect more than personal success and should have evidence of a commitment to making a positive imact in their community.
http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org /events/IYAA
Bank of America: Joe Martin Scholarship
28-Feb
$1,000- $5,000
High school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates in course of study at an accredited college or vocational-technical school in the U.S.
http://about.bankofamerica.com/en- us/global-impact/joe-martin- scholarship.html#fbid=XDSJIJrSOM9
Shui Ken & Allen Chin Scholarship
20-Feb
$1,000.00
Past or present Asian restaurant worker (or child of), record of community advocacy and social justice work, incoming Freshman or current undergraduate, no citizenship requirement, financial need
http://asianpacificfund.org/wp- content/uploads/2014/03/SCH-FLYER- 2014.pdf
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Newhouse Scholarship Program
NA
$2,000- $5,000
Must be a college sophomore of Hispanic descent and interested in majoring in print journalism in English or Spanish. Applications must include autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press. Must attend schools with the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
http://www.nahj.com
PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program
May
$1,000- $5,000
Must be a graduating LGTBQ, or straight ally who is a high school senior.
http://www.pflag.org
Leonard Perryman Scholarship
March
$2,500.00
Must be member of United Methodist, ethnic college juniors or seniors, community college students transferring to a college as a junior or senior.
http://www.umcom.org
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Scholarship
April
Varies
Must be active in public/community serivce, open to all individiuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction to any U.S. employer and must possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. Students in the DACA program are eligible to apply.
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
The Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship
Spring
$10,000 + paid
internship
Open to minority students in graduate school focusing in engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business.
http://iamempowered.com/sites/default/files /prerequisites_for_emerging_leaders_prog ram_participants.pdf
Korean Resource Center- Dream Scholarship Fund
Summer
$1,000.00
Be Koream-American or Pacific Islander American, demonstrate financial need, must be a senior in high school or up to a junior in college, demonstrated acheivement in the arts, community service, sports, or other activities.
www.krcla.org/en/Dream_Scholarship_Fun d
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Radio Television Digital News Association
May
$1,000- $10,000
Must be a college sophomore and have at least one more academic year remaining in college, may be enrolled in any major as long as your career intent is to work in television or radio news
http://www.rtdna.org/content/scholarship_in fo#.VFf5__nF98E
Le Petit Scholarship Essay Contest
15-May
$1,000.00
Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college. See website for essay questions.
http://www.lepetitsoldat.com/Scholarship- C359535.aspx
Tylenol Scholarships
Spring
$1,000- $10,000
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least one more year of education remaining; must demonstrate leadership in the community and school, intend on majoring in a health- related field.
http://www.tylenol.com
La Unidad Latina Foundation, Inc
Feb, Jun, Sept
$250-$1,000
Enrolled and have completed one full year of undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited 4-year university.
http://www.lulfoundation.org
Mexican American Grocers' Association Fund (MAGAF) Scholarship
Spring
$500-$1,000
Be at least a college Sophomore, be Latino and interested in Business or majoring in Business.
http://www.maga.org
Golden Doors Scholars
Fall
Varies
Be eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), be a new or existing undergraduate student.
http://www.goldendoorscholars.org
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Fall
$1,000.00
Student must be in grades 5-12, from any state and show participation in volunteer activities.
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
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