BEst Website for Local info on preparing for Scholarships & Financial aid

• Complete Financial Aid login in to be matched with local scholarships, find useful information for FAFSA, how to search for scholarships,  and tips on what can you do now to be a viable scholarship candidate in the future

​​​​​​these are the Best LOcal Scholarship resources. Definitely take the time to create a login!!!

• Complete Scholarships is a fantastic up-to-date local scholarship database. Login in and get matched with the best scholarships for you. 
• Keys to Success. Login or get the app for local scholarships, internships and lots of other opportunities. (Don't forget the prizes and giveaways they offer!)
• Keep an eye on the Scholarship

• 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!

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

scholarship newsletter updated 1/29/2021

• CompleteScholarships This is the best place to start!
• DSD Scholarship Database This database features both local and national scholarship opportunities.
• Keys to Success Features local scholarships, internships and other opportunities.
• Going Merry Features national scholarships.
• Unigo Scholarships Features national scholarships.

Complete Financial Aid This iIncredible Utah based website that covers FAFSA and more.

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

For more information concerning the Regent's Scholarship please see their website.  Also, Regent's representatives can be reached by email and phone for more questions..

Please note:  Regent's applicant's are required to complete the FAFSA.  However, a student does not have to qualify for federal financial aid to receive the scholarship.

Regents' Scholarship Information

New Century Scholarship

• Graduate from high school with a minimum GPA of 3.5 AND complete an associate degree earning a 3.0 GPA from an eligible Utah Higher Education institution by the date you graduate from a Utah high school.
• See the above link for more information.

The VHS Private Scholarships and KTS Scholarships will be updated & available 2nd semester 2021

NEW!!! Rotary Club Scholarship - Exemplary Students Giving Service $1,250 exclusively for one VHS senior.      

Applications will be here when available.

Keys to Success Scholarships are available now for seniors!

1. Apply directly in the Keys to Success app or at KTSUtah.com
2. Must be a senior
3. Apply now, don't wait until the deadline!
4. Contact Mrs. Henrie with any questions

2021 Scholarships

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: Friday, April 2

DTECH
$500 SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: Friday, April 2

PAUL MITCHELL
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: Friday, April 2

UVU
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: Monday, March 1  https://www.uvu.edu/admissions/keystosuccess/ 
(The link can also be found in the Keys to Success app!)

NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE: Monday, March 1

Presidential $15,000 Scholarship: Apply in the app or at KTSUtah.org. One recipient out of all KTS schools.

Nightingale Keys to Success $12,000 Scholarship: Apply in the app or at KTSUtah.org. One recipient from VHS 

Susan Jero Resiliency $60,000 Scholarship: Apply in the app or at KTSUtah.org. One recipient out of all KTS schools.

Future of Nursing $2,000 Scholarship: Apply in the app or at KTSUtah.org.