Scholarships & Financial Aid

Additional Scholarships:

***Booksmarts Women in Business Scholarship Deadline: March 30
Scholarship Value: $1,500, $2,500
Seniors- women
Booksmarts Accounting & Bookkeeping is a Davis County firm owned and operated by women who encourage females to study business and pursue their dreams. Must be pursuing a degree in business, have at least a 3.25 GPA with good citizenship, and write a 500 word or less essay about the provided prompts. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen or in the scholarships cabinet in the Counseling Center, or print one HERE. Completed applications should be submitted directly to the address on the application. A first and second place winner will be chosen in Davis County.

***Betsy Wiscombe Piano Scholarship Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: $500
Seniors
This scholarship is available to high school seniors with a background in piano. Students do not need to major in music in college. Preference will be given to students living in Utah. Application Requirements: one short essay, copy of high school transcripts, piano performance recording, and two references. This scholarship has gone unclaimed in the past, so apply!

***Dee Pace Musical Theater Scholarship Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Seniors
This scholarship is available to high school seniors with a background in musical theater. Preference will be given to students living in Utah. Application Requirements: one short essay, copy of high school transcripts, musical theater performance recording, and two references.

***Italian American Civic League Scholarships Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: $1,000-$4,000
Seniors
Applicants must be of recent Italian ancestry. Submit the following materials 1) Application Form 2) A Resumé emphasizing academic and extracurricular activities 3) Essay 1: What are your future educational/career goals? (300 words max) 4) Essay 2: Describe your Italian ancestry. How has your Italian ancestry influenced your life? (600 words max) 5) Official High School Transcript with ACT .

***WTS Utah Chapter Women in Transportation Scholarship Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: $500
Seniors- Women
For the High School Student Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Open to women, trans, femme and female-identifying people graduating from high school in 2023 and accepted to a higher education institution pursuing a career in civil engineering (transportation emphasis). Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (transcripts required), and provide a personal statement of 1,000 words or less describing their choice of college studies.

Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: $5,000(150)
Seniors+
For students pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential at a vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year community college or state college and in the field s of study Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Mechanic & Repair Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing.

1,000 Dreams Scholarship Deadline: March 31
Scholarship Value: Up to $1,000
High School +, Women
Provides one-time educational assistance for (but not exclusive to): educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks. This scholarship is not to fund tuition. The intention is to provide access to educational opportunities beyond tuition.

***Tanner Clinic Scholarship Award (For SHS Students) Deadline: April 10
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Seniors
SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS! For students planning a degree and career in the medical field. Must be a U.S. citizen with at least a 3.5 GPA. Students will need the application, essays, two recommendations, and transcripts. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet, or printed HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to
Mrs. Sorensen.

***Miss/Teen Syracuse Scholarship Pageant Deadline: April 11
Scholarship Value: Varies
Ages 14-17, 17-24, Women
Calling all young women from Syracuse! The Miss Syracuse Scholarship Pageant is accepting applications now until April 18th. Their orientation meeting is on April 11th at the Syracuse Community Center. The pageant is on June 17th at Syracuse High. You must be a resident of Syracuse to participate. Pick up an application in the counseling center.

***Corine L. Sayler “Oh Yes You Can!” Scholarship (For SHS Students) Deadline: April 12
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Seniors
SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS! This scholarship was created in honor of Corine Sayler’s dedicated efforts in working with students to overcome obstacles and to excel. This opportunity is intended for a student that has overcome adversity or who has made improvements to his/her grades with a spark to move forward. Corine always used to say to those who needed a boost or may have lacked a bit of self-confidence “Oh Yes You Can!” You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet, or print one HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sorensen.

***Norm & Faye Hansen Memorial Girls Golf Scholarship Deadline: April 13
Scholarship Value: Up to $2,000
Senior Girls Golfers
THIS IS ONLY FOR SHS SENIORS ON THE GIRLS GOLF TEAM! Pick up an application from your coach or Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center, or print one HERE. Return completed applications to Mrs. Sorensen.

***Norm & Faye Hansen Memorial Boys Athletics Scholarship Deadline: April 13
Scholarship Value: Up to $2,000
Senior boys involved in school athletics
THIS IS ONLY FOR SENIOR BOYS ON SHS ATHLETIC TEAMS! Pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen or in the scholarships cabinet in the Counseling Center, or print one HERE. Return completed application to Mrs. Sorensen.

***Mountain West Veterinary Specialists Pre-Vet Med Scholarship Deadline: April 14
Scholarship Value: $500
Seniors
One scholarship will be given to a student from a high school in Davis School District. Applicants must be planning to attend Utah State University in the Pre-Vet Med program, have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA and an ACT score of 25. Will also need to write an essay “What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?” You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet, or print one HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sorensen.

***Syracuse High PTA Scholarship (ONLY for SHS Students!) April 15
Scholarship Value: Varies
Seniors
Syracuse High PTA is offering scholarships again this year! Students must be a member of the PTA (you can join anytime during the school year for $7) and write an essay of up to 500 words about a provided prompt. Pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen, or in the Scholarships cabinet in the Counseling Center, or print one HERE. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs. Sorensen.

***NextGrad Scholarship (For SHS Students) Deadline: April 11
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Seniors
For FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS (neither parent has a 4-yr degree), and who are planning to attend college this fall. You can pick one up from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet, or print one HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sorensen. SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS!

***Clinton City Scholarship (For SHS Students) Deadline: April 18
Scholarship Value: $700
Seniors
SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS!!! For a senior who is a resident of Clinton City, who has not received other scholarships, and who is planning to attend college this fall. Must show proof of acceptance and registration to claim the award. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet or print one HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sorensen.

***Joyce & Verdell Nielsen Service & Achievement Scholarship Deadline: April 19
Scholarship Value: $500
Seniors
SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS! This scholarship is for qualified Syracuse High School students involved in business and pursuing a career in Business/Marketing . You can apply using this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/gpUkbtJk0A

***Marli's Miracle Memorial Scholarship (For SHS students) Deadline: April 20
Scholarship Value: Varies
Seniors
SOMEONE FROM SHS WILL RECEIVE THIS! This Scholarship was created so that Marli's Miracles may continue on in the lives of others, in her honor. We are looking for a scholarship recipient who shares Marli's passion to help make a difference in the world, and who will help carry Marli's legacy forward. Applicants must be a graduating senior from Syracuse High School, with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, and a desire to make a difference. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sorensen in the Counseling Center or in the Scholarships cabinet or print one HERE. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sorensen.

College & University Scholarship Websites

(also see BYU Financial Fitness Resources)

SUU Additional Information

https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities

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!

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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

Ways to Pay for Education

Davis Tech Scholarships

Weber State University EDGE Scholarship

ACT TEST

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

APPLICATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 1ST!

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 2021 Federal Tax Return (if applicable)
Parents' Social Security Numbers
Parents' Date of Marriage, Separation, or Divorce (if applicable)
Parents' W2 Forms
Parents' 2021 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!

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Opportunity Scholarship

Utah Opportunity Scholarship

Application opens: November 15, 2022
Priority Deadline: December 2, 2022
Final Deadline: February 1, 2023

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.

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.

The Opportunity Scholarship can be used at Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Utah State University, Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University), Utah Valley University, University of Utah, Weber State University and the following private, non-profit institutions in Utah: Brigham Young University (Provo), Ensign College, Westminster College, and Western Governors University.

Students may defer use of the scholarship to attend a technical college that is part of the Utah System of Higher Education and then transfer to an eligible institution listed above. Please contact the scholarship office if you have questions about this process.

Deferment of the Opportunity Scholarship may also be granted for students who plan to provide a religious, humanitarian, or military service, face medical reasons that inhibit their ability to attend school, or other reasons approved by an eligible institution. Scholarship recipients must coordinate any deferment with individual institutions before departure.

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

Utah DACA

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

My Undocumented Life

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

The Dream.US

Jobs.Utah.Gov

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
Utah Tech https://scholarships.dixie.edu/diversity-multicultural-scholarships/
Salt Lake Community College http://www.slcc.edu/undocumented/scholarships.aspx
Snow College 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

Scholarships for Minority Students

Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students

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/