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.

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.

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.

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.

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.