SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated: November 13, 2014
NAME/AMOUNT
Florida Bright
Futures Scholarship
Amount varies.
Army Reserve
Webinar on The
College Application
Experience
INFORMATION
All seniors should apply by going to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org and
select State Grants, Scholarships and Applications. Apply even if you do not
have the GPA, test scores or community service completed. Final transcripts
will be sent and evaluated by Bright Futures after graduation.
DEADLINE
APPLY
December 1, 2014
The Army Reserve will be offering a webinar, The College Application
Process, (for parents and students) on November 15, 2014 at 8:00AM or
1:00PM Eastern Time and November 16, 2014 at 8:00AM or 1:00PM
Eastern Time. This event is free, but space is limited. To register for
remote viewing, go to the following link:
11/15/14 – 8:00AM – https://cc.readytalk.com/r/bgxxqlxz4gp9&eom
11/15/14 – 1:00PM – https://cc.readytalk.com/r/6vwzfnax84qu&eom
11/16/14 - 8:00AM https://cc.readytalk.com/r/kb76qwmsl3l4&eom
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Judy.Glennon@MilitaryChild.org - Find them on Facebook @ Military
Child Education Coalition
Jan La Belle
Scholarship
University of West
Florida Scholarships
Amounts vary
The Christopher
Reeve Award
$1,000
Elks Foundation
Most Valuable
Student Scholarship
$4,000-$50,000
University of South
Alabama Honors
Program $5,000$48,000
Stephen J. Brady
STOP Hunger
Scholarship
University of South
Florida Kosove
Scholarship
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
$10,000
Foot Locker Scholar
Athletes
Must have a disability and plan to attend either college or a vocational
program. Application online at Family Network on Disabilities FND
Seniors with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA are eligible. Must complete application for
admission and some may require additional scholarship application and FAFSA.
For more information and applications go to http://uwf.edu/offices/financialaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/ .
Students who are U.S. citizens, between the ages 12-18 years at the time of
award, and have shown tremendous compassion and caring in the community are
eligible. Must have nominator complete form and provide three references. For
more information and forms go to
http://www.heartofamerica.org/heroes/christopherreeveaward.htm
Must be a senior, submit an essay and application as well as teacher
evaluation. Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Apply at www.southalabama.edu/honors/about.html
Must have minimum ACT composite of 27 and 3.5 GPA.
Up to five national $5,000 scholarships and matching grants for the hunger related
charity of choice; up to twenty regional winners of $1,000 grants for hunter-related
charity of their choice. Students enrolled in an accredited education institution in
the United States who have performed unpaid volunteer services impacting hunter
in the U.S. within the last 12 months are eligible. Applicants must complete an
application, provide and email address and Community Service Recommendation.
For more information and applications go to
http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp
The Kosove Scholarship is an all-inclusive scholarship to the University of South
Florida. This scholarship covers tuition and fees, textbooks and course materials,
housing and meal plan for each semester, funds for education abroad experiences,
academic conference travel support and funds for research internships. This
scholarship is available to incoming Freshmen at The University of South Florida.
The minimum GPA and test score requirements are: 3.5 GPA, 1250 SAT, or 28
ACT score. For more information and to apply go to: www.usfkosovesociety.org
Seniors who have demonstrated ambition and drive through outstanding
achievement in school, community or work-related activities are eligible. Applicants
must register, create an account, and complete a student profile on the below
website. $10,000 will be awarded to the state winner and an additional $15,000 will
be awarded to ten of the state winners. Only the first 10,000 applications will be
accepted. For more information and application go to https://us.axa.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Twenty $20,000 scholarships available. Seniors involved in sports are eligible.
Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or legal residents, have a 3.0/4.0 GPA, and
Nov. 15, 2014
Encouraged to
complete
admission
process by
Dec. 1. 2014
December 1, 2014
Dec. 5, 2014
Dec. 5, 2014
Dec. 5, 2014
Dec. 12, 2014
Dec. 15, 2014
Nominations due
Dec. 11, 2014
$20,000
Burger King
Scholars Program
$1,000-$50,000
Letters about
Literature
Southern Methodist
UniversityPresident’s Scholars
Program, Hunt
Leadership Scholars
Program, Academic
Scholarships
Southern
Scholarship
Foundation Housing
Scholarship
SunTrust off to
College Scholarship
Sweepstakes
$500.00
Arts for Life
NFIB YOUNG
ENTREPRENEUR
AWARD
$1,000
be planning to enter a four-year college in the fall of 2015. To apply, applicants
must create an account and complete application. Semi-finalists will be
interviewed. For more information and application go to
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
This scholarship is available for seniors with a 2.5 GPA who plan to enroll as fulltime students. Awards given are based on GPA, work experience, extracurricular
activities and/or community service. Must complete application and provide
transcript. For more information and application please go to
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram .
National Winner-$1,000 and National Honor Winner $200; State Winners cash
awards. High school students are eligible. Must complete entry coupon, select a
fiction or nonfiction book,
poem or play have read and about which have strong feelings, and write a
personal letter of 100-500 words to the
author, stating how reading his or her work changed you. For more information and
entry coupons go to http://read.gov/letters/ .
Southern Methodist University in Dallas President’s Scholars Program is available
to incoming Freshmen who have shown exemplary academic and leadership skils.
This scholarship includes full tuition and fees plus study abroad and on campus
housing and dining. For more information and to apply please visit: President's
Scholars Program - SMU
The Hunt Leadership Scholars Program is available to incoming Freshmen who
have held leadership roles in their school or communities. This scholarship covers
full tuition and fees. For more information and to apply please visit: smu.edu/hunt
Application due
Dec. 18, 2014
5:00pm EST.
Dec. 15, 2014
Postmarked by
Dec. 15, 2014
Southern Methodist University also offers academic scholarships to incoming
freshmen. These scholarship awards range from $11,000- $20,000. For more
information and to apply please visit: smu.edu/admission/scholarships
*Application fee waivers available in the guidance office*
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing Scholarship
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides rent-free scholarship housing for
qualified students demonstrating academic achievement (with a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA), financial need (as identified on the FAFSA), and good character.
With this scholarship, students save $10,000-$12,000 per year. There are 27
scholarship houses on six Florida College Campuses (Florida A&M, Florida Gulf
Coast University, Florida State Univ., Tallahassee Community College, Santa Fe
College, and the Univ. of Florida) and are looking to extend their recruitment
efforts. For Fall 2015, they are expecting to award 100-150 spots among all 6
campuses. The scholarship application is online. The sooner you submit a
completed application, the better. www.southernscholarship.org
May enter once every two weeks. Winners are drawn randomly every two
weeks. Enter at www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes
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.
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. 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 Univ, Florida Institute of Technology, Jacksonville
Univ, Nova Southeastern Univ, Stetson Univ and University of Florida. For more
info: http://artsforlifeaward.org
Applicants must:
-be entering their freshman year at an accredited two- or four year
university, college, or vocational institute;
-be a high school senior entering their freshman year for a full
2015-2016 academic year;
-be nominated by a dues-paying member of NFIB.
The applicant should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and
initiative, such as:
-starting his or her own business;
-participation in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Jr.
Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching
Entrepreneurship, among others; or
Dec. 18, 2014
Anne Ford
Scholarship
$2,500 a year
Allegra Ford Thomas
Scholarship
$2,500
School Band and
Orchestra Magazine
Scholarships
Five $1,000
scholarships
Young Patriots
Essay Contest
1st Place-$5,000
2nd Place-$3,000
3rd Place-$2,000
2015 JOHN F.
KENNEDY
PROFILE IN
COURAGE
ESSAY CONTEST
1st Prize-$5,000
2nd Prize-$1,000
Up to five finalists
receive
$500 each.
GATES MILLENIUM
SCHOLARS
AWARD
1000 Scholarships;
Amount varies.
-through other initiatives.
Award recipients are designated by an independent scholarship
organization.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at:
http://www.nfib.com/assets/2014-15INSTR.pdfand click on the “Apply Now” link.
-$2,500 a year, renewable for three more years. To be eligible must be seniors
who are U. S. citizens with documented learning disabilities, have at least a 3.0/4.0
GPA, plan to be enrolled in full-time bachelor's degree program, and have financial
need. Must complete application and provide personal statement, transcript, three
letters of recommendation, financial statement, test scores, and proof of LD. For
more information and applications go to The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas
Scholarships | Disability Awards.
To be eligible must be seniors who are U. S. citizens with documented learning
disabilities and financial need and who plan to be enrolled in two-year community
college, vocational or technical training program. Must complete application and
provide transcript, three letters of recommendation, financial statement, and proof
of LD. For more information and applications go to http://www.ncld.org/aboutus/learning-disability-scholarshipsawards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholarships
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. Must complete entry form, respond in 250
words or less to "How does your music class prepare you for life?" and submit
online. For more information and entry forms go to
http://sbomagazine.com/2015essaycontest.html .
Dec. 31, 2014
High school students are eligible. Must read two specific articles, write essay of
1,200 words or less on "Drawing on the readings, discuss the relationship between
individual freedom and social/economic prosperity. Feel free to incorporate outside
research." Include name, address, phone number, email address in body of essay
(does not count in word count) and email submission. For more information go to
http://debate-central.ncpa.org/yp14/ .
Requirements:
-Essay submissions for the 2015 contest will be accepted starting
September 1, 2014. The contest deadline is Monday, January 5,
2015.
-Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum
of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in
the word count.
-Essays must be the original work of the student.
-John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy are
not eligible subjects for essays.
-Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S.
elected official that occurred during or after 1956, the
publication date of Profiles in Courage. The official may have
addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level.
-Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award
will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political
courage other than the act for which the award was given.
-Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
For complete guidelines visit the Profile in Courage Award at:
Profile in Courage Essay Contest - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library &
Museum
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS Scholarship
if they:
-are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.
-are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
-have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0
scale (un-weighted) or have earned a GED.
-will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college
or university as a full-time, 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.
-have completed and submitted all three required forms
(Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and
Recommender Form) by the deadline.
Students can complete the online application at
http://www.gmsp.org/favicon.ico.
Jan. 5, 2015
11 p.m. CST
Jan. 5, 2015
Jan. 14, 2015
GE-Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship Program
$10,000 Renewable
for up to 3 years.
MENSA
EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
4@ $1,000 ea.
Auburn University
Freshman and
General
Scholarships
Amounts Vary
Washington
Crossing Foundation
Scholarship
$500-$5,000
C-Span’s Student
Cam
Herff Jones Believe
in You Scholarship &
Principal’s Award
USDA/1890 National
Scholars Program
Arts for Life!
Courageous
Persuaders Video
Competition
Applicants must demonstrate at school, workplace, and within the community the
attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Requires a minimum 3.0
GPA and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited fouryear college or university in the U.S. for the entire 2015-2016 year. Must also
demonstrate a financial need. In addition to these requirements, semifinalists must
be nominated by a community leader and must provide documentation to certify
academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype
or telephone. For more information please go to:
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college
scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written
by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades,
academic program or financial need.
The applicant must be enrolled in a degree program in an
accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the
academic year following the application date.
The applicant must submit an application and essay of not more
than 550 words explaining their academic and/or vocational
goals.
For more information or to download an application go to:
www.mensafoundation.org.
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2014
Seniors planning to apply for scholarships should complete the admission
application with all application materials by 1/15/2015. Those accepted for
admission complete the scholarship application through Auburn University
Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) by 2/15/2015. For more information
and applications go to http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/ for admission and to
Freshman Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarshipsfor scholarships
Regional and national scholarships from $500 to $5,000, and an all-expense paid
weekend to Bucks County, PA for awards ceremony. Seniors planning careers of
service in the United States local, state, or federal government are eligible. Must
complete application (cover page), write essay of 300 words or less, and provide
letter of recommendation, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and other documentation.
Need three copies of each. For more information and applications go to
http://www.gwcf.org/SchlProgram.html .
150 Student Awards and 53 Teacher Awards totaling $100,000. High School
students are eligible. Individuals or 2-3 member teams may compete. Must
complete short documentary (5-7 minutes) and include C-Span footage, on topic
“The Three Branches and You" Tell a story that demonstrates how a policy, law or
action by either the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial branch has affected you or
your community. For more information and entry forms go to
http://www.studentcam.org/ .
Seniors who have demonstrated academic success, exemplary leadership, and
community service are eligible. Must create an account; complete nomination form;
provide counselor’s and principal’s names and email addresses; and submit copy
of nomination form to guidance counselor by 1/30/14. For more information and
application go to https://www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship.
Full tuition, room and board. Seniors with a 3.0/4.0 GPA who plan to study
agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines at one of
the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities are eligible. Must be
willing to work one year full-time in the USDA for each year financial support,
complete application, and provide transcript and signed application. For more
information and applications go to
http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/ .
Twenty-five $2,000 scholarships; Matching in-kind scholarships of $1,000 minimum
if attending one of participating Florida institutions of higher learning. Seniors who
demonstrate academic and artistic excellence in creative writing, dance, drama,
music, or visual art are eligible. Must complete application, write brief essay, and
submit portfolio of work. For more information and applications go to
http://artsforlifeaward.org/wordpress/apply/ .
National-Three $2,000 scholarships; three $1,000 scholarships; and chance to air
commercial on television. High school students can enter individually or in teams.
Must create and enter 30-second commercial to warn middle school students
Jan. 8, 2015
Jan. 15, 2015
Application for
Admission due by
Jan. 15, 2015
Application for
Scholarships by
Feb. 15, 2015
Jan. 15, 2015
Online by
Jan. 20, 2015
Copy of
nomination form
to counselor by
Jan. 30, 2014
One nominee will
be chosen to
represent PHS by
Feb. 8, 2014
Postmarked by
Feb. 1, 2015
Feb. 2, 2015
Feb. 12, 2015
about dangers of underage drinking; and provide entry form, consent form, and
works cited page. For more information and forms go to
http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm .
Mediacom World
Class Scholarship
$1,000
Create-A-Greeting
Card Scholarship
Contest
$10,000 scholarship
$1,000 to winner’s
school
The Vegetarian
Resource Group
Scholarship
International Test
And Evaluation
Association
Emerald Coast
Chapter
American Legion
General
Scholarships
1st-$2,500
2nd-$2,000
3rd-$1,000
4th-7th-$500
American Legion
Eagle Scout of the
Year Scholarship
National1st-$10,000;
Three runners-up
$2,500 each;
State-1st - $2,500;
2nd - $1,500;
3rd - $1,000
4th - $500
The American
Legion JROTC
Cadet of The Year
1st place-$2,500
2nd place-$1,500
3rd place-$1,000
4th place $500
Scholarship
Experts.com All
About Education
Scholarship 2015
$3,000
Ayo and Iken
Children of Divorce
Scholarship
Required: essay on leadership and 2 letters of recommendation. Applications
available at http://www.mediacomworldclass.com/support/pdf/2015_Application.pdf
Feb. 16, 2015
Students ages 14 years of age or older who are legal residents are eligible. Must
register at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm; create a
birthday, holiday, Christmas, or all-occasion greeting card, and submit application
and original work of art, graphics, or photograph. Award based on overall aesthetic
appeal, quality of execution, creativity and originality, successful incorporation of
design elements, appropriateness for use as a greeting card, attractiveness, and
suitability. For more information go to:
http://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm .
One $10,000 scholarship and two $5,000 scholarships. Seniors who have shown
compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world
through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle are eligible. Must complete application, write
essay, and submit transcripts or report cards from last two years, three or more
recommendation letters, and any documentation related to promotion of
vegetarianism. For more information and applications go to
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm .
Feb. 18, 2015 by
11:59:59 pm EST
Available to high school seniors who are a U.S. citizen and a resident of Okaloosa,
Santa Rosa, or Walton county; have applied to an accredited college; have shown
prior interest in a scientific and engineering field related to test and evaluation.
Recipients will be chosen based on excellent academic achievement, strength of
personal character, leadership skills, and any other noteworthy achievements.
Applicants will be required to write 200 word narrative description stating their
interest in the test and evaluation field, complete application, and submit transcript.
For more information and application go to: http://www.itea.org/emerald-coastchapter-scholarships.html
High school seniors are eligible if: attending a Florida high school and parents are
Florida residents; and direct descendent (child, grandchild, great grandchild or a
legally adopted child) of a member in good standing of The American Legion
Department of Florida; or a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible
for membership in The American Legion. Must complete application and provide
photocopy of Veteran's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or
other government document showing time served on active military duty during
eligibility period(s). For more information and applications go to
http://www.floridalegion.org/fal-programs-main/scholarships .
March 1, 2015
High school students at least 15 years old at time of selection are eligible if: earned
Eagle Award and religious emblem; are Florida residents; in troop chartered to an
American Legion Post American Legion Auxiliary unit, or Sons of The American
Legion squadron; or member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team,
or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member.
Must complete application and provide transcript, photo in uniform, up to four
recommendation letters, and the required additional pages. For more information
and applications go to http://www.legion.org/publications/223495/eagle-scout-yearnomination-form-2015
or
http://www.floridalegion.org/fal-programs-main/scholarships .
March 1, 2015
Student must be enrolled in Florida high school and member of Air Force, Army,
Marine, Navy or Coast Guard JROTC, parents must be Florida residents and must
be chosen by JROTC commanding officer. Only one application per JROTC unit
will be accepted. For more information and application go to:
http://www.floridalegion.org/fal-programs-main/scholarships
March 1, 2015
Students ages 13 or older at time of application who will enroll no later than the fall
of 2020 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible.
Must create online scholarship profile and submit an online response in 250 words
or less to "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your
life?" For more information and to apply go to
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-abouteducation-scholarship .
This scholarship is offered by The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken to Florida high school
seniors who have lived in a divided household in which the two parents work to
maintain respect for each other while caring for their children. Applicants must write
April 30, 2015
11:59 pm EST
Feb. 20, 2015
March 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
$1,000
“Aspiring Animation
Professional”
Scholarship Program
$1,000
“Aspiring Fashion
Professional”
Scholarship
$1,000
a 2,000 minimum word essay describing how parents continue to work together
despite being part of a separated household, complete an application and write a
personal letter stating your interest in this scholarship. Two winners will be chosen.
For more information and application go to www.myfloridalaw.com/children-ofdivorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/
This scholarship is offered by Animationcareerreview.com to seniors who plan to
pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or
college. Applicants must submit an application and original 500-1,000 word essay
on the topic: “What specific skill do you most want to develop?” Selection is based
on the applicant’s academic success and submitted essay. For more information
and application go to www.AnimationCareerReview.com
High school seniors who intend to pursue a fashion related field at an accredited
post-secondary school or college. Applicants must submit an application and an
original 500-1,000 word essay on the topic: “What specific skill do you most want to
develop?” Selection is based on the student’s academic performance combined
with the submitted essay. For more information and application go to
www.Fashion-Schools.org
All seniors should apply for financial aid. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
National Scholarship Search sites: www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
http://www.iefa.org/
www.collegeboard.com
www.ed.gov
www.gibill.va.gov
www.firstgenerationstudent.com
June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015