Ken Garff Keys to Success
Providing students with an accessible tool, Keys to Success enables users to discover, connect to, and endeavor to achieve future possibilities. There are several scholarships available to Utah students through this program.
More information: https://www.ktsutah.org/
Deadline: varies
Words Create Worlds Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Ryan Stripling, an English teacher in Bentonville, Arkansas who passed away from cancer in 2019. Ryan was a fierce believer in young writers and always encouraged them with his motto, “Words create worlds.” The CREATIVE.INSPIRED.HAPPY online writing community is honored to continue Ryan’s legacy by awarding a scholarship to a high school senior who is a promising young writer. This scholarship is open to students pursuing any major, as long as they are interested in continuing to write throughout college. Students must currently be attending a high school within the United States and plan to attend a college or university within the United States.
More information: https://bold.org/scholarships/ryan-stripling-words-create-worlds-scholarship-for-young-writers/
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Out-of-State Scholarship
At Fawell & Fawell, we understand the issues that affect students who travel to other states to attend college, and we have created a scholarship program to provide assistance for these students. Through the Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship, we award $1,000 each semester to a qualified student who will be pursuing educational opportunities in a location outside of the state where they attended high school or where their parents currently live. Scholarship winners can use this money to pay for tuition, housing, other educational costs, or transportation-related expenses.
More information: https://www.fawelllaw.com/scholarship
Deadline: February 9, 2026
Scholarships for Military Children
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community. The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
More information: https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/
Deadline: February 11, 2026
American Council of the Blind Scholarships
The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) in partnership with other organizations and individuals, offers educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college. This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with assistive technology. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student or a part-time student who works at least 32 hours per week, and be involved in their school and local community. Scholarships are awarded to students who attend post-secondary institutions in the United States.
More information: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/29558/american-council-of-the-blind-scholarships
Deadline: February 14, 2026
Horatio Alger Scholarship
There are two scholarships available– one for juniors and one for seniors! The Horatio Alger Association is one of the nation’s largest need-based scholarship programs for high school students who have overcome significant adversity and are committed to earning a bachelor’s degree. High school students with financial need who display integrity, perseverance, and a clear determination to turn challenges into opportunities to pursue their American Dream, should consider applying for the scholarship.
More information: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Deadline: Seniors– February 15, 2026; Juniors– March 1, 2026
Connex Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of the Connex Foundation Scholarship is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. The scholarship serves to promote the multi-site facilities industry by attracting high school, college-level, career transitioning, adult re-entry, and veteran students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support. The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2026 to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC, carpentry), construction and/or facility management industry. The scholarships will be awarded to deserving Canadian individuals and deserving U.S. individuals.
More information: https://www.connexfoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Blue Ocean High School Entrepreneurship Competition
Take Part in the World’s Biggest Virtual Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students! Watch the webinar and complete the Blue Ocean mini-course to learn about Blue Ocean thinking. Check out previous winners and pitches for inspiration. Think of a real-world problem that no one has solved before and create a blue ocean business idea to solve it. Use the provided templates to structure your pitch and record a five-minute video.
More information: https://blueoceancompetition.org/compete/
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Elizabeth Garde National Scholarship
The Danish Sisterhood of America is very proud of its Scholarship and Grants Programs, which are available to members of the Danish Sisterhood and their children, regardless of age. Applicants must be a Danish Sisterhood member or the child of a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline; Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Be a post-high school student or graduate student seeking a degree in nursing or other medical profession.
More information: https://www.danishsisterhood.org/scholarshipsandgrants
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Utah Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program
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? Four finalists will be selected in both categories from the 500 word "What Drives You?" essays. Each finalists will be guaranteed a $1500 award and then will create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $6,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos.
More information: https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
Deadline: March 9 or April 13, 2026
Stossel Essay Contest
Each year, middle and high school students have the chance to make their case on big ideas — and compete for cash prizes. This year, we award over $12,000 to students. Choose one of this year’s prompts and build your case. Read the summaries, then click to see the full prompt and suggested starter resources.
More information: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay-contest/
Deadline: March 13, 2026
