2024 Bright Star and Rising Star College Scholarship Application

2024 Application Window is OPEN

Every year, the Canyons Education Foundation awards a Bright Star college scholarship to a senior at Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest, Jordan and Diamond Ridge high schools.

Additionally, the Foundation funds a Rising Star college scholarship to one senior in the district who has “risen” above hardship and adversity to graduate.

Award amounts:
Bright Star award is a total of $2,500 ($1,000 for the first year and $1,500 for the second year)
Rising Star award is a total of $3,500 ($2,000 for the first year and $1,500 for the second year)
A two-year scholarship provides incentive and encourages students to continue their education.

The Bright Star Scholarship seeks to reward a senior from each high school in the district who has financial need and has shown improvement or exemplary effort in working toward the goal of post-secondary education.

The Rising Star Scholarship will reward one senior from the district who has “risen” above difficult circumstances either in family life, financially, emotionally, scholastically, etc. and is still dedicating themselves to furthering their education.

All applications will be reviewed for both scholarships.

Candidates must be graduating from a Canyons District school and show acceptance into a college program.
Applicant must complete the online scholarship application and submit all required information.
Scholarship checks will be issued to the attending University or College and the scholarship recipient.
Scholarship funds are for tuition, student fees or educational expenses.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
This award can be deferred for up to two years with notification.
Please note: Scholarship winners will be recognized at the Canyons Education Foundation Gala on March 28, 2024, and their individual high school senior awards night, scholarship recipients are requested to attend both events.
- Canyons Education Foundation will award two tickets to the Gala, held at Siempre Event Center, to each awardee.
Application deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

Name *

First

Last

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Name *

Student Email *

College or University Attending *

High School *

Overall GPA *

ACT Score *

1. Personal statement – max 500 words. Tell us about yourself and why you warrant a scholarship. Please follow prompts listed below. *

•Tell us about yourself and why you warrant a scholarship. Include activities, community service, work experience, awards and accomplishments.
•What are your educational and career goals?
•How will this scholarship help you?
•What challenges or hardships have you experienced and how did you respond?
•When do you plan to begin college classes?

Provide a copy of your university, college or trade school acceptance letter, email, or other confirmation communication. *

Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, administrator, counselor or coach telling us why they personally believe you deserve this scholarship. *

Signature of applicant *

Type Full Name for Digital Signature.

Date Signed *