Scholarships
You've worked hard to get here and it's paying off! Girls who attend Utah Girls State have the opportunity to apply for the Samsung Scholarship and Weber State Scholarships to help with college expenses.
Weber State University Tuition Scholarship
Weber State University offers a generous tuition-based scholarship to many Utah Girls State students. In 2019, WSU granted $2.8 million in tuition waiver scholarships to Girls State attendees.
$2,836,000
in WSU scholarships awarded in 2019
269 Girls
received scholarships from WSU in 2019
Eligibility
Check out the scholarship index score lookup chart for your qualifying award amount.
Scholarship Use
This scholarship can be used for tuition expenses at Weber State University.
How to Apply
Information needed to apply for this scholarship will be used from your 2019 Girls State registration. You will automatically be considered for Weber State Scholarships when you complete the on-line registration process.
Samsung Scholarship
Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. To date, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $5.5 million to approximately 2,069 applicants.
Award Amounts
Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community service.
Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region)
Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region)
Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed
Eligibility
Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.
Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Veterans will receive 3 bonus points. Applicants with membership to the American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion will receive a bonus point. Or, they can receive a bonus point by uploading a membership card of a parent. No more than one bonus point for an application.
The selection of the scholarship winners will be based, in part, upon the following criteria: Academic record, involvement in school activities, involvement in community activities, community service and financial need. Additional bonus points in the selection process will be awarded to descendants of U.S. veterans of the Korean War.
Scholarship Use
The scholarship is for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room and board at any academic institution.
How to Apply
Scholarships are due no later than the first day of a participant’s American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system by 11:59PM on this day. Applications will not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance.
Auxiliary Scholarships
The Auxiliary offers several scholarships that can be applied for in February of your senior year. You can apply for these scholarships on the national site.