Walmart Associate Scholarship – The Walmart Associate Scholarship is a college scholarship available to Walmart and Sam’s Club associates who are based in the U.S.  Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and community involvement.  The Foundation’s Walmart Associate Scholarship is available for associates pursuing certificates, associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees through accredited institutions of higher education and for associates participating in the Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University. The Foundation accepts applications and awards Walmart Associate Scholarships four times a year, as set out in the chart.  The deadlines vary through the year starting on Aug. 1, 2011 until Aug. 1, 2012.  Information is available online at: www.walmartfoundation.org.

Be Brilliant Video Contest- The “Be Brilliant” video contest is a state-wide contest for all high-school and middle school students from across Utah.  The Utah School Counselor Association (USCA) wants to know how your school counselor (past or present) has helped you “Be Brilliant.”  The top ten videos will be selected from all entries, with first, second, and third place films receiving cash prizes.  All entries must be at least forty-five seconds in length, and no longer than two minutes and thirty seconds.  For complete details, visit www.utschoolcounselor.org or www.facebook.com/USCA2012.  Deadline: entries must be uploaded and approved by midnight on May 1, 2012 to be eligible.

University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) Scholarship – Those eligible to apply for a scholarship are high school seniors and freshmen undergraduate students. Three scholarships of up to $3,000 each will be awarded and may be used for educational expenses, e.g. tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies. Scholarships may be used for any academic, vocational or technical program. The following criteria is needed: current and previous involvement in University Neighborhood Partners and commitment to the goals of the organization, the way in which this support will help to realize potential for future success and a statement of financial need. Applications are available at www.partners.utah.edu.  Deadline: May 11, 2012.

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships- Native students studying virtually any subject who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees at both tribal colleges and universities and non-tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply for American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships.  These scholarships are generally based upon merit or demonstrated financial need.  Applicants must be registered as a member of a tribe or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member.  For more information and to apply, visit collegefund.org/scholarships Deadline: May 31, 2012