Scholarship Information

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2023 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application DEADLINE: March 15 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT (Noon)

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen

Click HERE to apply.

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Jiffy Lube Scholarship Deadline: March 10th, 2023

$4,000 Overall Scholarship Award

Three (3) $1,000 Finalists Awards

Program Overview

The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you? Finalist essays will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,000 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $4,000 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Click on rules/guidelines and eligibility for complete details

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Auto Ranch Foundation, Deadline April 15^th, 2023.

The Purpose of the Auto Ranch Foundation is to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors intending to pursue a course of study at either a two-year or four-year educational institution or trade program, to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a career in automotive, technical, agricultural, mechanical or related fields.

Criteria and eligibility:

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award.
Applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average (or a "C" average).
Applicant must demonstrate community involvement, improvement in academics, and desire to further their education.
Applicant must have a desired major in automotive, agricultural, technical, mechanical or related field.
Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must reside in a designated rural community in Southwest Idaho or Eastern Oregon.

General Instructions:

Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms,
evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
Please type or print legibly.
If you have any questions about the application, please call the Foundation Office at (208) 858-5200.

Application Process:

Applicant must submit the following items:

Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
Two (2) letters of recommendations from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or individual with significant knowledge of applicant's experience and involvement.
An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.
Personal Essay telling us a little bit about yourself, your education and career goals (college/university/trade school, intended major, and anticipated start date), what experiences have encouraged you to pursue this course of study or career, and how this scholarship will assist you in reaching your goals. The essay should be approximately one (1) page.
Application period is from January 1 through March 31 of each year. No applications will be accepted after April 15. The Board of Directors will evaluate applications and award scholarships by May 31. Applicants will be notified by email of the Board's decision.

Please submit application by mail to:

Auto Ranch Foundation

2289 S. Bonito Way, Suite 100

Meridian, ID 83642

Please complete the application attached at the right side of this page. If you need assistance printing or mailing, see the Career Center.

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Owl Scholarship - $1,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: January 29, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.
B) Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19879/owl-scholarship

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Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship - $20,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating high school senior.
B) Have a relative that is employed in the roofing industry.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12217/melvin-kruger-endowed-scholarship

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Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship - $50,000 - 9 Awards (Deadline: February 16, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time first year student in pursuit of a fouryear bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
B) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon_a_rich_memorial_scholarship

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IAPD Scholarship Program - $5,000 - 17 Awards (Deadline: February 24, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
B) Submit a 500 word essay.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20881/iapd-scholarship-program

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Equal Opportunity Scholarship - $500 - 2 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a current high school student or college student.
B) Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19250/equal-opportunity-scholarship

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Gallery Collection's Greeting Card Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 2, 2023)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be 14 years of age or older and be a legal resident of the United States who is currently attending high school, college, or university.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12390/gallery-collections-greeting-card-scholarship

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Idaho Power Academic Excellence Scholarship Deadline: March 1st, 2023

The Idaho Power scholarship program provides fifteen (15) $2,000.00 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who live in Idaho Power’s service area. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

Graduating high school senior planning to enroll full-time in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program at an accredited Idaho or Oregon two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school.
Minimum cumulative 3.75 unweighted GPA.

These scholarships are non-renewable grants. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must plan to enroll at an accredited Idaho or Oregon college, university or vocational-technical school. The grant must be used during the school year directly following the awarding of the grant. Students wishing to apply for the scholarship must have a minimum cumulative 3.75 GPA, including one complete term (semester or trimester) of their senior year. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2023.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/AcademicExcellence2023

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Coolidge Scholarship. Deadline Feb. 23, 2023

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

Click here for the application.

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Gem State Insurance Company. Deadline March 30th

Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each will be awarded to winners as selected by the Gem State
Insurance Company Scholarship Committee.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be an Idaho resident and graduating from an Idaho high school with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Recipients must attend an Idaho college, university or vocational/technical school full time for the 2023-
2024 academic year and be working towards a degree.
All application requirements must be received at the Gem State Insurance Company office no later than
Monday, April 3, 2023. (Mail to: Attention--Scholarship Committee, PO Box 236, Gooding, ID 83330)

Find the application on the right hand side of the page.

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Treasure Valley Family YMCA Scholarship for Civic Engagement. Deadline: March 15th

NOTE: Limited to one applicant per high school – Please turn in your application to Principal Barber, Bianca, or Mrs. Essman.

Students who are seniors of public, private, charter, or parochial high schools in the geographic area served by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Ada and Canyon Counties);

• Who have made significant contributions to their community through community service, etc. beyond that which may be required by school, church, Key Club, or similar organizations;
• Who demonstrate passion for and dedication to working collaboratively to find solutions for civic issues (whether homelessness, healthcare, education, environment, etc.) and an interest in pursuing civic work (whether career or volunteer) that will strengthen and improve our communities;
• This scholarship award can be used at the student's choice of public or private junior college, college, university, vocational, or technical school;
• This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated commitment to working within our communities to bring positive change and not based on academic or athletic achievement;
• Consideration will be given to students who may have difficulty furthering their education without financial assistance.

Find the application on the right hand side of the page.

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