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• Identify and make a list of your strengths.  
  Use the scholarship toolkit on CompleteScholarships.org to create stellar scholarship applications.

• Focus on scholarships that are a good fit.
  There are scholarships for academic merit, musical or artistic talent, athletics, multicultural, and more.

• Look local! 
  See CompleteScholarships.org for a fantastic list of local opportunities. Also, search the community at credit unions, banks, employers of parents and students, local businesses, etc.

• See what scholarships your top colleges offer. 
  Most colleges have scholarships for their students. Many are now requiring applicants apply for them separately from the admittance application. Search your top college scholarship websites.

• Get organized.
  Create a list of the scholarships (and links) your're planning to apply for. Make goals for specific dates to complete your list of scholarships. Make sure you leave plenty of time for tasks like asking for letters of recommendation or writing and proofreading your scholarship essay.

• Apply, apply, apply!
  Apply early, and often. You'll learn a lot from the experience, and as you practice, you'll get better. Don't be discouraged by rejection!
   

Essay Tips:

• It’s the story that counts! 
• Be creative, use fresh language and think outside the box
• Give examples and be specific.
• Be passionate in your essay and write about something of interest to you.
• Proofread a printed copy of the essay for spelling and grammar mistakes.

• Apply early and often…Apply, apply, apply!

• Complete Scholarships
• Davis School District Scholarship Database (Look on the Local Tab) This scholarship document may be searched after being opened by pressing CTRL + F (Windows) or Command + F and then type in the desired search word(s).  
• Keys to Success or get the app

Scholarship Newsletter (updated monthly)  - This months newsletter consists entirely of LOCAL scholarships. VHS students have earned some of these scholarships in years past. Apply today!

scholarship newsletter

Keys to Success (Check out there app too!)

• The purpose of the Keys to Success app is to motivate students to unlock their future and connect with scholarships, internships, and opportunities. As students are matched with opportunities within their identified career interests, they gain points for rewards or prizes.
• Talk to Mrs. Henrie about the Keys to Success scholarships available at your school 2nd semester.
• Check out their Tools & Resources tab for college planning helps.

All Keys to Success scholarships are available to Seniors only.

• The Opportunity Scholarship is replacing the Regents' & New Century Scholarships
• Opportunity Scholarship Requirements 
• For additional questions contact the State Scholarship office: 
  • regentsscholarship@ushe.edu
  • 801-646-4812

Complete Financial Aid Fantastic Utah based website that covers FAFSA and useful information on paying for college. 

FAFSA

FAFSA Handout Booklet

Concurrent Enrollment EDGE SCHOLARSHIP 

• Complete 12 or more credit hours of CE courses in high school
• Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on all CE course work
• Must enroll at Weber State University after high school
• See above link for more information
• Don't forget to complete your Status Switch 

T.H. Bell Scholarship for future Utah educators

Check back 2nd semester for information on the scholarships available only for VHS seniors.

• DSD Scholarship Database This database features both local and national scholarship opportunities.
• Going Merry 
• Unigo Scholarships 
• Peterson's
• Tuition Funding Source - (see their Instagram too)
• FastWeb 
• Big Future
• Cappex 
• Chegg 

Paying for College Guide: Information on scholarships, loans, grants, financial aid deadlines, and FAFSA

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