Winter Scholarship News
Serving the College dreams of Lake Minneola High School Seniors
January, 2015
We are delighted to inform you about a great opportunity for 2014-2015 Juniors and Seniors: the Bank of America Student
Leaders Program. This program recognizes outstanding young people who lead and serve in their school, community and
beyond. Bank of America will connect Student Leaders to tools and resources that will help them make communities
better. Once selected, Student Leaders will:
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Participate in an eight-week, hands-on, experiential summer internship with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, a
non-profit organization www.bgccf.org (June – August 2015)
Attend a week-long, all-expenses-paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. (July 2015)
Develop valuable civic, social, and business leadership skills
Connect with like-minded students in your community and across the country.
Interested students can find more details and can self-nominate on-line:
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Program Details and On-line application: www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
The deadline for applications is JANUARY 31, 2015
The Arts for Life! Scholarship Program annually awards $2,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who
demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Launched by former First Lady Columba Bush in
1999, the program has awarded scholarships to more than 375 gifted high school seniors.
Application Deadline:
February 2, 2015
Eligibility:
Students who are graduating from a public, private or virtual school or a home education program in Florida in the Spring of 2015.
Application Process:
Students must submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced my life" and a
portfolio of work in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Students can apply online at
http://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/.
College Matching Program:
In addition to the program's $2,000 cash award, winners will be automatically eligible to receive a matching in-kind scholarship
worth a minimum of $1,000 if they attend one of the participating Florida institutions for higher education: Broward College,
College of Central Florida, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida
Southern College, Jacksonville University, Miami Dade College, Nova Southeastern University, Stetson University, and University
of Florida.
More Information:
Visit http://artsforlifeaward.org/ or contact Lisa K. Raguso at lisa@excelined.org or (850) 345-6284
Florida Engineering Society
Students interested in scholarships offered by the Florida Engineering Socie should visit our web page at
http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm. There, they should download the scholarship application and guidelines. The application is in the form
of an Excel spreadsheet which the student should complete by entering all of the requested data into the spreadsheet (note the various
worksheet tabs) and save the file to a FLASH/Jump Drive. Applications should include the following items:
1. A FLASH/Jump Drive with their completed Excel spreadsheet application.
2. A hard copy of the completed and signed high school scholarship application Certification Page.
3. An official copy of their transcripts that include their class standing (if the transcripts do not list their class standing for the last
completed semester then a signed letter from the principal or guidance counselor stating the size of the class and the student’s
standing in it will be acceptable).
4. A copy of any IB, AICE and/or AP exam results.
5. A copy of any SAT or ACT exam results.
Submit these items to the following address by February 13, 2015:
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program for the Blind
Lighthouse Guild offers an annual scholarship program for college-bound high school students who are legally blind. The
Program will award approximately 20 scholarships of $10,000 each.
Visit http://lighthouseguild.org/scholarships
Mount Dora Music Festival Scholarship
The Mount Dora Music Festival is a non-profit organization that will be awarding a $500 Gregory & Barbara Phillips Music
Scholarship. Please see your guidance counselor for an application.
Applications are due February 6, 2015
Channel 13 Scholarship
Please visit the website below and apply for $1000 scholarship.
http://www.mynews13.com/content/dam/news/static/cfnews13/documents/2014/09/Project-Weather-Application2015.pdf
Community Foundation of South Lake
CFSLC is the home to eight scholarship funds totaling over $250,000. Each year, we administer and award 20
scholarships totaling $55,500 to aspiring college students from high schools in the South Lake community. Each
of our 2014 scholarship recipients are unique and inspiring in their own right. This year, we had the privilege of
awarding scholarships to students from East Ridge High School, Lake Minneola High School, Montverde Academy,
and South Lake High School.
Any student interested in applying for a scholarship should familiarize themselves with both the various
scholarships offered and the specific eligibility requirements prior to completing the online application.
APPLY NOW!
http://www.cfslc.org/scholarships
Contact the Community Foundation at (352) 394-3818 for more information on the scholarship process.
Please read the eligibility criteria for each scholarship carefully to determine whether you are eligible to
apply. Each scholarship has different requirements and may have additional essay questions. One application
per scholarship is required. Applicants may not be eligible for every scholarship offered through the Community
Foundation of South Lake’s Family of Funds.
DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST.
Extensions will not be granted. Incomplete or late application materials will result in ineligibility.
Florida State University is pleased to present the application for the Service Scholar Program. The Service Scholar
Program recognizes select incoming students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership, and
who want to continue that commitment at FSU. The Program benefits include a scholarship valued at $2,400 per year
for up to four years, participation in a service-learning academic curriculum, exposure to a diverse group of individuals
and social issues, and support by faculty and staff.
For more information about the benefits, requirements, and application process please visit the Center for Leadership
and Social Change online at http://thecenter.fsu.edu/servicescholars. Complete applications and recommendation
forms must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Please don't hesitate to
contact us if you have any questions
The Grant Committee for the Edgar P. and Nona B. McKinney Charitable Trust and the G. Roxy & Elizabeth C. Martin
Charitable Trust will again be reviewing scholarship applications from eligible Lake County High School seniors. Please
click on the links below for instructions and applications. They awarded thousands of dollars to 2014 graduates!!!
Martin Application Instructions
MARTIN Application
McKinney Application Instructions
MCKINNEY Application
Visit buickachievers.com for program details and the online application.
Deadline: February 27, 2015
5:00 p.m. EST
We encourage the following to apply:
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High school seniors and current undergraduates
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U.S. military veterans and their dependents
Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016
Those who plan to major in a field focused on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Florida Retired Educators Foundation -Scholarship for Future Florida Teachers
The Florida Retired Educators Foundation has established a fund to assist the many young people who are interested in
teaching.
Scholarships start at $500
Due January 16, 2015
Bright House Sports DAVID LOGAN SCHOLARSHIP
If you participate in sports and excel in academics, you could be awarded the David Logan Scholarship.
Applications are available at BHSN.com.
Deadline - February 28, 2015
Award Amount $2,500
Congress/ Bundestag Vocational Exchange Scholarship
This scholarship provides an opportunity for 25 graduating seniors from across the US to spend one year in
Germany learning the German culture and exploring their career interests. Each high school may nominate
THREE students; those nominated should possess the maturity and commitment necessary to be successful in an
international exchange program. Previous study of German is not a prerequisite for the scholarship selection.
Interested students must complete and submit an application to the link found on here:
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7231/dps-2014-201.pdf
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7232/dps-2014-201a.pdf
No later than Jan. 31, 2015.
Beta Theta, ESA, Sorority
A deserving high school senior from Lake Minneola High School will be
awarded $1,000.00 from Beta Theta Sorority to attend Lake Sumter
Community College.
Deadline March 31, 2015
Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarship
The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken is proud to announce the second year continuation of our Children of Divorce
Scholarship.
The scholarship is targeted to Florida high school seniors that are members of a separated household.
There are two scholarships for $1000 each paid directly to the successful applicants.
For full details log on to http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/
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The AXA Achievements Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have
demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarship is
sponsored by the AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report.
The 2015 program will be accepting applications from September 8, 2014 until 10,000 applications are submitted
or 11:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2014, whichever comes first. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000
submitted electronically by the deadline date.
Apply early!
The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship
Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs
for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Click on http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axacommunity/ to apply for the Achievement or Community Scholarship. Awards total anywhere from $2,500 to $25, 00
The Lake County Bar Association is pleased to offer the James Durden Diversity Scholarship once again for a Lake County
graduating senior. Students from diverse backgrounds of all types are encouraged to apply. The other criteria to apply includes:
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Must be a resident of Lake County
Must be a citizen of the US
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Application materials are due by March 13, 2015 and consists of the application form, a typed essay, one letter of reference, a letter
of acceptance to an accredited 4-year university or state/ community college and official high school transcript.
Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2015
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary
school or college. Interested students can visit this link http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the
page and click on it.
Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 1, 2015
This is the 4th year we are awarding this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to
win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited postsecondary school or college. Interested students should visit our website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information
along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it.
8th Annual VSA Florida Young Soloists Program
Application materials including recordings should be emailed to wfinklea@usf.edu and received no later than December 1, 2014.
http://vsafl.org/programs/young-soloist
Eligibility
Any individual musician (instrumental or vocal) from the United States who has a disability, age 14-25 is eligible to apply.
Individual musicians should complete the Individual Musician Application Form.
Applications from musical ensembles (two to eight members) will be accepted and should complete the Ensemble Application
Form. This includes any type of ensemble from a rock band to a chamber ensemble to a drum corps. In order to be eligible, at least
one member of the ensemble ***must have a disability. All members of the ensemble must fulfill age requirements as stated
above.
All types of music will be accepted, including but not limited to Rock/Alt Rock, Pop, Indie, Classical, Country/Folk, Jazz, R&B/Blues, Hip
Hop/Rap, Latin, and World.
James Durden Diversity Scholarship from the Lake County Bar Association
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 13, 2015
Students from diverse backgrounds of all types are encouraged to apply. The other criteria to apply includes:
 Lake County graduating senior.
 Must be a resident of Lake County
 Must be a citizen of the US
Application materials are due by March 13, 2015 and consists of the application form, a typed essay, one letter of reference, a letter of acceptance
to an accredited 4-year university or state/ community college and official high school transcript (see application for details.)
BistroMD 2014 Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Entry Open and Close Dates
Fall Semester: Opens September 5 - Closes December 10, 2014
Fall Semester Scholarship Award Date: December 15, 2014
Spring Semester: Opens March 1 - Closes June 1, 2015
Spring Semester Scholarship Award Date: June 5, 2015
How to Apply:
1) Click the link below to apply. 2) Take the short survey on obesity-related issues. Your answers will remain
anonymous, and no information obtained will be sold to third parties. 3) Write a 500 word essay discussing what you
think is the largest contributing cause of obesity in the United States, as well as why you believe this is such a significant
factor in the obesity epidemic in our nation. 4) Submit your application with one click when you've finished. Submit
Your Application Here.
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Award: $1,000
-for seniors
-One winner chosen every two weeks from October to May (you may enter for each drawing!)
-Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or Financial need!
Enter online at https://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
ScholarshipExperts.com
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
Various awards and deadlines!!!
Finding and applying for scholarships to pay for college is important, and ScholarshipExperts.com is here to help! Each year,
ScholarshipExperts.com funds several unique scholarship programs for high school students, college students, grad students and non-traditional
adult learners. Take a look at their scholarships and apply, apply, apply!
11th Annual National CO-OP Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2015
Minimum 3.5 GPA and be accepted to one of the WACE Partner Institutions Listed here:
Clarkston University
State University of New York Oswego
Drexel University
University of Cincinnati
Johnson& Wales University
University of Mass Lowell
Kettering University
University of Toledo
Rochester Institute of Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Applications and information: www.waceinc.org
The Vegetarian Resource Group Annual Scholarship
Award: $10,000(1) & $5000(2)
Deadline: February 20, 2015
This scholarship money will go to a graduating U.S. high school student who has promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring
2015. http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Navy ROTC Scholarship
The NROTC scholarship provides full tuition and fees at 159 of our nation's most elite and
prestigious colleges and universities.
You may start the process of applying during the second semester of your junior year of high school. Students may
apply for only one of the three scholarship program options-Navy, Nurse or Marine Corps. Before the application can be
finalized and forwarded for selection consideration, you must ensure that a copy of your complete transcript, including
your entire junior year, is forwarded to your recruiter. Visit https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ for information and application
or begin with this ROTC flyer.
Automotive Womens' Alliance Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to female, North American citizens, with a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive and its
related industries.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants should be a female already accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate
program, with a 3.0 or higher GPA. http://www.awafoundation.org/
Children who were adopted through the Department of Children and Families after May
5, 1997, may be eligible to receive up to four years of college tuition waiver at Florida public
universities, colleges and vocational training schools. http://adoptflorida.com/assistanceprogram.htm
More National Scholarships to check out:
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All About Pink Scholarship - This scholarship is for the natural, adoptive or step child of a Breast Cancer survivor or parent
who has succumbed to Breast Cancer.
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Children of Fallen Patriots Grant - This is a grant program is for children who have lost a parent to combat or accidents.
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Families of Freedom - This scholarship benefits financially needy dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners of
9/11 victims.
George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund – To be eligible for this scholarship you must
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have a parent battling a primary brain tumor or have a parent who has passed away as a
result of a primary brain tumor. The tumor must have originated in the brain.
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LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program - This scholarship program is for students who have experienced the death of a parent
or legal guardian.
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Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is for students who are Leukemia/Lymphoma patients and/or
are children of non-surviving Leukemia/Lymphoma patients.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - This scholarship is for students pursuing first-time bachelor’s degree. It provides
financial resources to the children of Marines and eligible Navy Corpsmen and those service people who were wounded, or
was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Scholarships for Children of Active-duty Police and Firefighters - There are many scholarships listed for children and
spouses of police and firefighters. Some scholarships are specifically for family members of deceased police and
firefighters.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Program - This scholarship is to help students who find attending
college a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer
diagnosis at age 25 or younger.
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The American Legion Legacy Scholarship - This scholarship is offered to high school seniors and college students whose
parents died in active duty in the military after September 11, 2001.
The American Legion offers several scholarships to high school students entering their junior
and senior years.
http://www.floridalegion.org/fal-programs-main/scholarships
National Society of High School Scholars Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for
high school seniors entering college to pursue STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business,
economics, or public policy. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy,
stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. Additionally, we seek to support
education in the form of other types of scholarships that our future leaders achieve their dreams.
The scholarships are for targeted to entering college freshmen who belong to groups generally under-represented in these careers.
Current NSHSS Foundation Scholarships
 STEM Scholarships
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Earth Day Awards
Business, Economics, & Public Policy Scholarships
 Greg Goff Leadership Awards
Abercrombie & Fitch Anti-Bullying Scholarship
Walt Disney World Apprenticeship Program Mechanical Apprenticeship
Award: Full Time Job for Four Years with on-the-job training and education
Must be 18 Years of age http://www.cfmjac.org/index.php
High Five Scholarships gives students millions of scholarship opportunities and now is also helping them improve their SAT &
ACT test scores.
High Five is giving all students free SAT & ACT online practice tests, free SAT & ACT strategy guides and big discounts on test prep
courses. Every practice test is graded by a real grader (free of charge) and students also receive a free score consultation with a
test expert. http://www.highfivescholarships.com/
Scholarships for students with disabilities http://www.disability.gov/education/financial_aid/scholarships
The Hispanic College Fund hispanicfund.org/scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation jackierobinson.org
The Ron Brown Scholar Program ronbrown.org
ARE YOU TALL??
Annually, at the Tall CIub International Convention, TCI awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each to tall students who are
under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following Fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height
requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. When you look up member clubs - contact Tampa.
http://www.tall.org/scholarships.cfm?CFID=603970&CFTOKEN=81790284
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Several different national scholarships for seniors:
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
The Orphan Foundation of America offers scholarships to eligible students who have been adopted out of the foster
care system or who are still in the foster care system. Check out these opportunities at http://orphan.org/
eLearners’ Career Stimulus Package
Monthly $4,000 award
Deadline: last day of every month
www.careerstimulus.com
Scholarships offered by The American Legion - Department of Florida
ScholarshipExperts.com
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
Various awards and deadlines!!!
Finding and applying for scholarships to pay for college is important, and ScholarshipExperts.com is here to help! Each year,
ScholarshipExperts.com funds several unique scholarship programs for high school students, college students, grad students and nontraditional adult learners. Take a look at their scholarships and apply, apply, apply!
· Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted)
· Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a fulltime, degree-seeking, first-year student in fall 2015
· Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
· Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (by filing a FAFSA in 2015)
· Have completed and submitted all three required forms online (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and
Recommendation Form) by the deadline.
Here are some popular search engines for scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.cfmjac.org/index.php
http://www.scholarships.com
http://www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors/
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
http://hispanicfund.org/scholarships
http://www.christianconnector.com/
Scholarships for students with disabilities http://www.disability.gov/education/financial_aid/scholarships
The Hispanic College Fund hispanicfund.org/scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation jackierobinson.org
The Ron Brown Scholar Program ronbrown.org
THE SPORTQUEST PLAYING WITH PURPOSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL
PROGRAM THAT HONORS AND ENCOURAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES WHO
EXCEL ATHLETICALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND HAVE COMMITTED THEIR LIFE TO
FOLLOWING CHRIST. THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, COLLEGE EXPOSURE, COMMUNITY AND
NATIONAL RECOGNITION, AND MORE, WE WANT TO SEE THEM SUCCEED AND MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD.
THE PLAYING WITH PURPOSE MESSAGE ENCOURAGES ATHLETES TO SERVE RATHER
THAN BEING SERVED, TO LEAD WITH HUMILITY AND ENGAGE CULTURE.
PLEASE HELP US RECOGNIZE AND REWARD THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN AND
WOMEN IN YOUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
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CRITERIA:
APPLYING STUDENT ATHLETES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. CURRENTLY A HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR OR SENIOR
2. MAINTAINS A MINIMUM "C" GRADE AVERAGE OR HIGHER
3. CURRENTLY A VARSITY LEVEL ATHLETE IN ONE OR MORE SPORTS
4. A COMMITTED FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST
PLEASE IDENTIFY THE STUDENT ATHLETES IN YOUR SCHOOL THAT MEET ALL THE
CRITERIA AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO APPLY AT WWW.PLAYINGWITHPURPOSE.ORG.
EMAIL: KRIS@SPORTQUEST.ORG
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TO APPLY ONLINE VISIT:
WWW.PLAYINGWITHPURPOSE.ORG
APPLY NOW
PWP LAUNCH DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2015
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
1. $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO USE TOWARDS COLLEGE OF CHOICE (WINNERS)
2. UNIQUE ATHLETE PROFILE THAT INTRODUCES THE APPLICANT TO
UNIVERSITIES FOR FURTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (EVERY APPLICANT)
3. AWARD CERTIFICATE (FINALISTS)
4. PRESS RELEASE (FINALISTS)
5. SUMMER SPORT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES (SELECT APPLICANTS)
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