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Private Scholarships

The following awards are just a few of the many outside scholarship opportunities available to students. The following scholarships are not endorsed or affliated with BYU-Idaho:

Betty Schmidt Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Accounting majors who are Idaho State residents.
Deadline: April 15, 2013Application: Online Access

Adeline Neilson Scholarship
Scholarship program available to students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees. Awards are determined by financial need, record of good personal conduct, distinguishing qualities, and goals.
Deadline: April 20, 2013 Application: Email ansfnd@gmail.com by April 13, 2013

BYU Alumni Japan Expatriate Chapter Scholarship
The BYU Alumni Japan Expatriate Chapter will award grants to current Japanese BYU Idaho students and is requesting applications.
Deadline: April 19, 2013 Application: PDF Information

LIFE Lessons Scholarship
Scholarship program to benefit students who have suffered the death of a parent or guardian. Application process includes essay or video submission. Awards range from $10,000 to $1,000.
Deadline: March 31, 2013 Application: Online Application

Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship
Scholarship program to benefit high school, undergraduate, or graduate students. Awards are granted on a competitive basis on: commitment to tobacco prevention through community service and use of media, visual arts, creative writing to promote tobacco prevention.
Deadline: April 30, 2013 Application: Online PDF Application

Zonta Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student
Scholarship program for individuals who have been out of high school for at least 5 years. Eligible students must have completed at least one semester in either academic or vocational program. Awards are normally $1200.
Deadline: April 11, 2013 Application: PDF Application

SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry leaders and innovators. This program is dedicated to students entering the automotive industry. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,000, with $4,000 going to the top student.
Deadline: April 5, 2013 Application: Online Application

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program
This program is dedicated to aiding recent graduates in getting off to a successful start in their automotive aftermarket career. They offer $1,000 awards toward outstanding student loans for individuals who are employed by SEMA-member companies.
Deadline: April 5, 2013 Application: Online Application

CableTV.com Historical Photograph Scholarship
The CableTV.com Historical Photograph Scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program. The scholarship can be applied to any accredited U.S. university. Essays will be no longer than 1000 words in length and will be judged by professional writers.
Deadline: May 8, 2013 Application: Online Application

Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOEs Scholarship
Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOEs is national organization working alongside Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Elk clubs and lodges). This scholarship is available to Bingham County, Idaho residents only. Applicants must show financial need. (see PDF application for details)
Deadline: April 15, 2013 Application: PDF Download

B.B. Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship
Brock Blake, The CEO of Lendio, once won a similar scholarship in an entrepreneur contest during college. He used the money to start his own career as an entrepreneur,and now wants to give back and help other aspiring business owners get a similar head start. 
Deadline: See ApplicationApplication: Online Access

CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship
The CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is directed to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. The following submissions are required to be considered for the scholarship: (1) A short online survey and (2) a 500-1000 word essay on “the CEO of tomorrow” 
Deadline: June 1, 2013 Application: Online Application

Health, Nutrition and Fitness Scholarship
The One Stop Treatment scholarship for Nutrition, Health and Fitness is designed to encourage students to create a personal brand for themselves as they enter a field where how you treat clients is just as important as what you know. Applicants must fill out 300 - 500 word essay to apply.
Deadline: See Application Application: Online Access

HBPE Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
Hayes Barnard, CEO of Paramount Equity, built Paramount Equity with his two best friends and a small army of selfless people who were committed to helping families save money on the biggest expenses in their lives. The HBPE Young Entrepreneur Scholarship gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world. (see PDF application for details)
Deadline: See Application Application: PDF Download

Vacation Roost Marketing Scholarship
The Interactive Marketing Scholarship is designed to encourage and promote creative marketing in relation to online business. A scholarship of $2,500 is awarded twice per year, once in August and January. 
Deadline: June 15, 2013 Application: Online Application

Stay Fit In College Scholarship
StayFitInCollege.org, which promotes fitness in college, awards a $700 scholarship each month. There is no purchase necessary to apply for the scholarship. (see online application for details)
Deadline: March 7, 2013 Application: Online Application

Jacobsen Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and who are citizens of the United States. Based on need. Committed to educational progress. (see website application for details)
Deadline: Fall Semester - June 1, 2013; Winter Semester - October 15, 2013 Application: Website for more info

B. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. (see website application for details)
Deadline: May 27, 2013 Application: Online Application

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship
This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists.
Deadline: July 31, 2013 Application: Online Application

Lemhi County Cattlewomen
This scholarship was created for Students who have completed one year of college in Agricultural-related field.
Deadline: July 15, 2013 Application: Online Application

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