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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!

The Opportunity Scholarship has replaced the

Regents' & New Century Scholarships

• Opportunity Scholarship Requirements 
• For additional questions contact the State Scholarship office: 
  • regentsscholarship@ushe.edu
  • 801-646-4812

Local Private Scholarships 

Look local first! Over 90% of the private scholarships that are awarded to VHS students are local!

• The Viewmont Scholarship Newsletter predominately contains local opportunities.
• Keys to Success or download their app to see their long list of local scholarships & opportunities.
• 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).  
• Google scholarships for high school students in Utah.
• Parent or student workplaces often offer scholarships. 
• Local businesses, societies, and clubs may offer scholarships.

National Private Scholarships

• Top 175 Scholarships for College
• ScholarshipOwl
• Going Merry 
• Unigo Scholarships 
• Bold.org
• Scholarships.com
• FastWeb 
• Big Future
• Cappex 
• Chegg 

To compare Utah College and University's tuition, admission and scholarship deadlines click the yellow button. To learn scholarship information from a specific college click their icon below:

Utah College Facts at a glance 2021-2022

All students are encouraged to get the Keys to Success app to have access to scholarships, other opportunities, prizes, and helpful resources. Keys to Success 

Keys to Success Resources are plentiful and helpful for

scholarships and college planning.

Watch for Keys to Success Scholarships offered to VHS students only

and scholarships offered to schools in Utah 2nd Semester

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

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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