College & University Scholarship Websites

Where to Find Scholarships

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Directly from the school you want to attend (This is where the majority of scholarships come from!)
Specific College/University Departments
DSD Scholarship Database
SHS Monthly Packets (online or in the Counseling Center)
Ask your parents! Parents may work for companies that offer scholarships for children of employees. Parents may also belong to organizations that offer scholarships to children of its members.
Military & ROTC
Internet Websites Enter student profile in several search engines to refine the search results.

NEVER pay money for scholarships!

***COMPLETESCHOLARSHIPS.ORG (This is for State and Local scholarships!)
***COMPLETEFINANCIALAID.ORG
***KEYS TO SUCCESS
GOING MERRY
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
CAPPEX
CHEGG
COLLEGESCHOLARSHIPS.COM
FASTWEB
PETERSON'S
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
SCHOLARSHIPS360
UNIGO
Scholarships for Minority Students

Build your scholarship resume. An example can be found here.
Another high school resume resource here.

Study.com Comprehensive Scholarship Guide

Davis Tech Senior Scholarships

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

APPLICATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 1ST!

If your parent(s) have experienced job loss or income decrease due to COVID 19
See the flyer instructing you on FAFSA-next-steps
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FAFSA Website

Create a Federal Student Aid ID

There are three types of federal student aid:

Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
***Be sure to note what TYPE of aid you are being offered when you get your results.

What do I need to file my FAFSA?

Student's Social Security Number
Student's W2 Form
Student's 2020 Federal Tax Return (if applicable)
Parents' Social Security Numbers
Parents' Date of Marriage, Separation, or Divorce (if applicable)
Parents' W2 Forms
Parents' 2020 Federal Tax Returns

Which Parental Information Should I Use?

Are you living with both parents? You will need both parent's information.
Are you living with one parent, or split your time between two parents? You should use the parent's information with whom you live most of the time.
Do you live without your parents or have other circumstances? Make sure you have any documentation.

To Create a FSA ID:

Both you and a parent need to create a Federal Student Aid ID and a password to sign into FAFSA electronically. YOU AND YOUR PARENT WILL BE USING THIS USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO LOG INTO AND SIGN YOUR FAFSA EVERY YEAR THROUGH COLLEGE.

Go to FSA ID
Create a username and password and enter your email address (do NOT use your school email account because you will lose access to it after graduation!). Write down your username and password and keep it where you will be able to find it.
Enter your name, date of birth, social security number, contact information, and challenge question and answers.
Review your information.
Read and accept the terms and conditions.
Confirm your email address using a secure code, which will be sent to the email address you used. Once you verify your email address, you can use it instead of your username to log into your FAFSA.

If you need help completing the FAFSA:
Weber State has resources available

--UHEAA Outreach for FAFSA assistance M-F, 8am-5pm: 801-366- 8487
outreach@utahsbr.edu.

--UHEAA’s FAFSA walk-through video demonstrates an entire FAFSA step-by-step for those attempting to complete the FAFSA at home.

DO NOT use any website or app other than FAFSA.gov or myStudentAid to submit your FAFSA. There are other sites that will try to get you to pay in order to submit your FAFSA. It does not cost you any money to submit your FAFSA!

Keys to Success

Seniors: Keys To Success has scholarships available, including some just for Syracuse High students. You can download the app and apply right from your phone! Applying also adds points towards prizes on your KTS account. (See Mrs. Sorensen or Mrs. Johansen if you need a Key Code)

Sophomores and Juniors--there are many resources available for you with Keys to Success too! Make an account and get started and you can begin earning points toward prizes.

Opportunity Scholarship (Replaced Regents)

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Application opens: November 15, 2021
Priority Deadline: December 3, 2021
Final Deadline: February 1, 2022

These are the requirements:

Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Complete 3 advanced courses
- Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP) or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
  - math,
  - science, and
  - language arts (English)
    ***(SEE THE LIST ON THEIR WEBSITE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE COURSES YOU"RE TAKING WILL QUALIFY!)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate from a Utah high school

Awards will be determined based on available funding and the number of qualified applicants. Individual awards may be used toward the cost of tuition and fees, after other state aid is applied.

The three scholarships offered include the need-based Utah Promise Scholarship, the Technical College Scholarship, and the merit-based Opportunity Scholarship.

Opportunity Scholarship is achievement-based. Completing a FAFSA is required as part of the application process, but federal aid is not considered when determining eligibility.

Eligible institutions include Dixie State University, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, University of Utah, Weber State University, Brigham Young University (Provo), Ensign College, Westminster College, Western Governors University. (Students who plan to attend a technical college within the Utah System of Higher Education can defer use of the Opportunity Scholarship before transferring to an eligible institution listed here. We recommend these students also consider applying for the Technical Education Scholarship through the institution directly.)

If you have questions you can contact the Regents’ Scholarship office for more information:
regentsscholarship@ushe.edu
(801) 646-4812

Request Transcripts

Transcript Request

Current Syracuse High Students:

Current students please print and fill out this form, as well as pay $2.00 per copy in the main office. Then attach your receipt to the form and return it to the counseling center. You can also scan and email the form to harogers@dsdmail.net.

AP, ACT and SAT scores will be included with all transcripts
All requests must be completed and signed
Only list addresses for colleges/universities not listed on the form.

Syracuse Alumni and Parents:

Syracuse High has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely. Click the button below to order your transcript through Parchment.

Scholarships for DACA, HB144, & Undocumented students in Utah

EDUCATE UTAH Scholarships for DACA, HB144, and Undocumented Students in Utah

ED OPPS Educational Opportunities for Utah's Children

IMMIGRANTS RISING 2020 Undergraduate Scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent residency.

JLV College Counseling Scholarships for Undocumented Students

Study.com Guide to College for Undocumented Students
(En Espanol)

Navigating Undocumented Admissions in Utah

Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students

Legal Resources for Undocumented Families

Davis Dreamers

The Dream.US

University of Utah Undocumented Admission FAQ's

Introduction to the U of U Dream Center English / Presentando al Dream Center

Brigham Young University https://dreamers.byu.edu/scholarships-for-dreamers
Dixie State University  https://scholarships.dixie.edu/diversity-multicultural-scholarships/
Salt Lake Community College http://www.slcc.edu/undocumented/scholarships.aspx
SnowCollege https://www.snow.edu/offices/diversity_inclusion/index.html
  https://www.snow.edu/offices/scholarships/downloads/IME%20Application.pdf
Southern Utah University https://www.suu.edu/diversity/undocumented-daca-resources.html
University of Utah https://dream.utah.edu//dream_scholarships.php
Utah State University https://www.usu.edu/scholarships/undocumented-student-resources
Utah Valley University https://www.uvu.edu/studentaffairs/initiatives/#pay4college
Weber State https://weber.edu/undocumented/scholarships.html
Westminster College  https://westminstercollege.edu/student-life/student-diversity-and-inclusion-center/student-diversity-and-inclusion-resources/undocumented-student-resources.html

DEBORAH S. BAYLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR YOUTH
Deadline: MARCH 12, 2021
Open To: Undocumented Students with or without DACA
Requirements:Scholars will be required to be enrolled in 12 credits at Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah, Utah Valley University or Weber State University for each semester they are receiving an award. Scholars must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during the academic year (fall and spring semesters.) Scholars agree to be an active participant in a college or university student support and retention program. A list of options will be provided to you for the school you attend. Scholars must reapply for FAFSA and seek out additional scholarships each year as part of their reapplication process.
Scholarship Link: https://uw.org/scholarships/

THE REAL LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: MARCH 15, 2021
Open To: Undocumented students with DACA
Requirements: The Real Life Scholarship is a need-based college scholarship available for Real Life high school seniors or college students of refugee or immigrant background. Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000. Students must also be accepted to a college or university and be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and complete FAFSA (PELL eligible).
Scholarship Link: https://www.youthlinc.org/real-life-scholarship-application/