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: mmartinez@ushe.edu 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 admissions@ldsbc.edu

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 435-652-7698ldavenport@dixie.edu

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 Recruitment801-957-3912miguel.nieto-palma@slcc.edu

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 435-283-7328fernando.montano@snow.edu

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 finaid@suu.edu

Talia Strong, DirectorCenter for Diversity & Inclusion 435-586-7772taliastrong@suu.edu

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 801-581-4378f.matagi@utah.edu

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)435-797-8676Julian.brown@usu.edu

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 Initiative801-863-7357multicultural@uvu.edu

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 Initiatives801-626-7320joselimas@weber.edu

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 801-832-2826dcairo@westminstercollege.edu

Higher Education Resources for Utah's Undocumented Students

Last updated February 2017, policies/procedures may change at any time.For updates please email: mmartinez@ushe.edu 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 admissions@ldsbc.edu

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 Souberbielle@dixie.edu

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 tania.mancilla@slcc.edu

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 Advisor435-283-7658sinapati.moe@snow.edu 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 adminfo@suu.eduHB 144 Waiver questions, contact Financial Aid at (435) 586-7735 or finaid@suu.edu

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 hb144@sa.utah.edu

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) 435-613-5448krista.hepworth@usu.edu

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 collect@uvu.edu.

All students pay resident tuition during the Summer, regardless of residency status. uvu.edu/concurrent/

Weber State University

Alejandro Valquinto, Admissions Advisor 801-626-6050angelvalquinto@weber.edu 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 Counselor801-832-222asokia@westminstercollege.edu

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: annatibbitts@gmail.com

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: info@skateboardscholarship.org

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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