This page is dedicated to students looking for scholarship information.  Since scholarships are continually being updated and even changed, our goal is not to make a complete listing of scholarship opportunities.  Students will want to check with their counselor or the sponsoring colleges, universities, or organizations to verify deadlines and criteria before applying.

Scholarships due in October:
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP    
  Criteria:    For high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school. Students read an essay and answer questions.  For each correct answer they receive one entry in the drawing, up to 10 entries.
  Amount:    10 $2,000 scholarships.
  Deadline:    Begins August 1 through April 1
  Address:    Apply online at www.afsascholarship.org/

AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
  Criteria:    Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site.
  Amount:    $500
  Deadline:    September 21
  Address:    Apply online at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

SIEMENS COMPETITION
  Criteria:    Science research competition completed individually or as a group.  Students submit a research report/ paper to be judged.
  Amount:    Varies between $10,000 - $100,000.
  Deadline:    October 1
  Contact:    Application information can be found at www.siemens-foundation.org

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AMERICA
  Criteria:    For seniors with community service and involved in school activities.  Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
  Amount:    Over twenty $1,000 awards.
  Deadline:    October 10
  Contact:     www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com



AT-LARGE  JUNIOR MISS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  Criteria:    Candidates are judged in the following area: Scholastic Achievement, Judges Interview, Creative & Performing Arts Presentation, Physical Fitness, Self-Expression.
  Amount:    Varies.
  Deadline:    October 18
  Contact:    www.ajm.org

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
  Criteria:    The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, and a desire to contribute to society.  Must have an adjusted gross income of $50,00 or less per family.  Minimum GPA 2.0. Must include one letter of support from an adult who understands your adversity and can describe the unique circumstances in your life.
  Amount:    25 $5000 scholarships awarded in the state of Utah.
  Deadline:    October 30
  Contact:    Apply on-line at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
  Criteria:   Based upon leadership, character and achievement both inside and outside the classroom, and  community service.  Must be a high school senior and a U.S. Citizen.
  Amount :    Fifty  $20,000 scholarships.
            Two hundred $10,000 scholarships.
  Deadline:    October 31
  Contact:    Apply online at  www.coca-colascholars.org


PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
  Criteria:    Applicant must have engaged in volunteer activity that occurred at least in part in the twelve months preceding the application.
  Amount:    State honorees receive $1,000.  National Honorees receive $5,000.
  Deadline:    October 31
  Contact:    Apply online at www.prudential.com/spirit

WELLS FARGO COLLEGESTEPS
  Criteria:    Sign up for the College Steps program which entitles the student to information about college preparation, college entrance exams, how to choose a school, and financing a college education.  After signing up students are entered into a drawing each month.
  Amount:    Twenty  $1,000 scholarships.
  Deadline:    Oct. 31, Nov. 30, Dec. 31, Jan 31. Feb. 28, Mar. 31, Apr. 30, May 30
  Address:    Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/