Virtual Business Scholarship – Knowledge Matters, the maker of Virtual Business simulations, is pleased to announce the annual Virtual Business Scholarship for high school business, marketing and personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior and senior years of high school throughout the United States. This scholarship is intended to help eligible applicants defray the costs of their continuing education. The scholarship applications will be judged nationally and the winner will receive $2,000. To be eligible for nomination by their teachers, students must exhibit excellence in business, marketing or personal finance classes and show interest and accomplishment in the use of technologies in these subjects. The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2012 and the final selection will be made by an independent panel of judges. The scholarship money will be disbursed during May 2012. Visit www.knowledgematters.com/scholarships. Deadline: April 1, 2012.

2012 Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators- This is an international competition that awards grants ranging from $500 to $5000 to seniors planning on pursuing a career in education. Individuals who meet one of the following criteria may apply directly to PDK International: • High school senior intending to major in education who is a member of a Future Educators Association® chapter in good standing • High school senior intending to major in education who is the child or grandchild of a Kappan in good standing • High school senior intending to major in education who has one of his/her reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing • An undergraduate member of an FEA or PDK chapter who is enrolled in a college education program Applicants are evaluated on five criteria: academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school activities, and community activities. Equal weight is given to each of the areas. Visit http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm for details and application. Deadline: April 1, 2012.

Forgotten Dependents Scholarship – Forgotten Dependents Scholarship fund is for U.S. citizens, unmarried students between the ages of 16-25, children of deceased active duty Veterans or those missing in action and believed to be deceased and all students that have experienced the death of a biological parent(s). Awards are paid directly to the institution for which you attend or plan to attend. Funds are disbursed the first and second semesters. Complete an application with a story essay of 500 words or more expressing current goals and objectives and other personal information. Other requirements are listed on the website at: www.forgottendependents.com.  Winners are contacted in the month of May. All documents must be mailed prior to deadline directly to: Forgotten Dependents, Inc., P.O. Box 2764, Laurel, MD 20709-2764. Deadline: April 1, 2012.

DAR American Indian Scholarship -The American Indians Committee of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)  awards this scholarship to Native Americans and is intended to help Native Americans students of any age, any tribe and in any state striving to get an education.  All awards are judged based on financial need and academic achievement.  Applicants must be Native Americans (proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers) in financial need and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.  There will be no exceptions.  This is a one-time $1,000 award.  Scholarship information is available at the link www.dar.org/natsociety/edout.  To apply:  Download the American Indian Scholarship Application and submit application to the following address: National Chairman, DAR American Indians Committee,  PO Box 78,  Ashby, NE   69333. Deadline:  April 1, 2012.

MG James Ursano (Army) Scholarship – Scholarship applicants must be dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, of a retired soldier, or of a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier. To be a dependent, the student must: Be under the age of 23, be registered in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System), remain unmarried for the entire academic year, and not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other active duty military branch. For specific information concerning guidelines, documentation, and deadlines check the web site: www.aerhq.org.  Deadline: April 2, 2012.

Salt Lake Valley Health Department, Division of Environmental Health Scholarship – Who Can Apply: High school seniors and college undergraduates attending schools located within Salt Lake County. Salt Lake Valley Health Department’s Division of Environmental Health strives to protect the environment and quality of life within Salt Lake County. With this scholarship, the Division supports students committed to a career in environmental protection by providing financial assistance for their education; this is a funding resource for career development, educational programs, and the awarded student’s future.  Application Requirement: Submit a 500-word essay to Salt Lake Valley Health Department describing your commitment to environmental protection and a sustainable society. Areas of Study: Preference will be given to students involved in these following areas of study: Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, Business, and Political Science. Submission Information: Mail or email your completed essay, along with personal contact information and what school you attend, to the address below. Provide sufficient transit time for the materials to arrive before the submission deadline. Materials received after the deadline will not be considered. Submissions can also be delivered in person.

SLVHD

Division of Environmental Health

Attn: Scholarship Committee

788 East Woodoak Lane

Murray, Utah 84107

Questions? Contact Karla Bartholomew at 385-468-3798 or kbartholomew@slco.org Application Deadline: April 2, 2012. Amount of Award: $500.

Central Utah Water Conservancy District essay Contest – This is an essay contest for all students in grades 4-12.  The essay topic for students ages 13-18 is: “If you were Governor Herbert or the Utah Legislature, what legislation or policies would you propose to save water in our state?”  Awards range form $100-$500.  Entry forms and more information is available at: www.cuwcd.com/essays.  Deadline:  April 2, 2012.

American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Scholarship Program- AFSA’s High School Senior Scholarship Contest: 2011-2012 High School Seniors may enter this contest for the opportunity to win 1 of 10 $2000 scholarships.   Entry to the contest includes reading the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and taking a 10 question multiple-choice test.  For complete details and to apply, visit http://www.afsascholarship.org/ Deadline: April 5, 2012.

BYU Management Society (All Universities) – Salt Lake Chapter  - The BYU Management Society-Salt Lake Chapter will be awarding several scholarships to candidates who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership and positive community or religious service.  Scholarships amounts will range from $500 to $3,000 depending on need and merit.  Two types of scholarships will be offered:  one scholarship based on financial need, and one scholarship based on community service.  Applicant must plan to start their first year of college in the fall and be a resident of Salt Lake or Davis County to apply.  Applicants must show recent community or religious service activity and demonstrate financial need.  Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the state of Utah or an LDS Church college on a full-time basis.  Applications are available from Jamie in the main office.  Deadline:  April 4, 2012.

African-American Leadership Award- The African-American Leadership Award is administered through the Mountain West Center at Utah State University. This scholarship is for African-American students who will be incoming freshmen at Utah State University in Fall 2012. The scholarship is for $750 towards tuition, Fall 2012. For more information and application, visit http://mountainwest.usu.edu/africanamerican.aspx.  Deadline: April 13, 2012.

Conway B. and Elaine W. Sonne Scholarship- The Conway B. and Elaine W. Sonne Scholarship This scholarship is for students who will be incoming freshmen at Utah State University in Fall 2012. The scholarship is for $1,000 per semester for two semesters, beginning Fall 2012. For more information and application, visit http://mountainwest.usu.edu/sonne.aspx.  Deadline: April 13, 2012.

Marine Technology Society 2012 Scholarship Program – The Marine Technology Society (MTS) is pleased to offer thousands of dollars worth of SCHOLARSHIPS to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying a marine science/engineering/technology field. There are scholarships available for both MTS members and non-members. For a listing of available scholarships and applications, please visit: http://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx.  Applications must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2012.

VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program- Visine is offering one-time $5,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future. High school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may submit an online application beginning February 15, 2012. VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program recipients are selected based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, financial need and demonstrated vision or goal. For additional program information and to apply for this scholarship, please visit www.aim.applyists.net/Vision . Deadline: April 16, 2012.

Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority – UHEAA Scholarship What is it: A total of three (3) $1,000 scholarships (for Utah student event attendees who submit their FAFSA) and two (2) $500 scholarships (for any Utah student who fills out their FAFSA) to go along with UHEAA’s 2012 FAFSA Completion Nights. You must submit your 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible. Only one entry per person is allowed regardless of any information listed elsewhere. The contest will official end on “Tax Day” which is April 17, 2012. To apply go to the website: https://uheaa.org/forms/scholarship.  Deadline: April 17, 2012.

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship – To apply just tell about yourself in an essay.  Get their attention!  In your essay give unique ideas, inventions, problem solving solutions, your interests, goals, passion, whatever drives you.  Creativity, originality, imagination, and enthusiasm will be judged.   Express “what drives you?” in 500 words (just be yourself).  Entries must be typewritten on letter-size paper only.  Then, simply staple your paper to the application.  Review the eligibility rules and guidelines at http://www.yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm.   Deadline:  April 23, 2012.

Dr. Tony Skanchy College Scholarship – To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be: Current or previous orthodontic patients of DR. Tony Skanchy. They must be high school seniors or have graduated from High School and plan on attending one of the qualified schools. Students currently enrolled in college are also eligible to apply. Applicants have not been the recipient of a “full tuition” scholarship or have not been a previous recipient of a Dr. Tony Skanchy Scholarship award. The scholarship may be used at a Utah public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as Brigham Young University, LDS Business College and Westminster College. For the application, rules, and information regarding this scholarship visit the website at www.Drskanchy.com.  Deadline: April 30, 2012.

2012 Alliance Unity Award – Up to thirty scholarships of $2000 each are available to worthy graduating seniors in Utah high schools who otherwise would be unable to obtain a post-secondary education.  Applications must meet the following qualifications:

-A family income that qualifies for free or reduced lunch in Utah high schools

-Minimum GPA of 2.5

-Status as a graduating Utah high school senior who has been accepted for post-secondary education

-Consistent after school work history

-Evidence of good citizenship and promotion of values of unity, civility, and respect for others, as expressed in the Alliance’s mission statement

Applications are available online at www.allianceforunity.org or from Jamie in the main office at the JATC.  Deadline:  April 30, 2012.