Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
1
Common
Knowledge
Scholarship
Foundation
$250$2500
Students take short quizzes on a variety of topics to win.
http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships
Ongoing Quizzes
available any
time
2
Sun Trust Off to
College
Scholarship
$500
Students can win a $500 Scholarship for education expenses at 2 or 4-year
public or private college/university located in the U.S.
Two winners chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2015 – May 13, 2016.
Must be U. S. citizen or permanent resident
Enter online https://www.suntrusteducation.com/Scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
Ongoing –
register every
two weeks
3
Raise Me
Up to 2,500 https://www.raise.me
per year.
Students can start earning as early as the 9th grade for taking part in a broad
range of activities including: taking a campus tour, attending a sponsored
event. Earning A”s in college level course, perfect attendance, extra-curricular
activities and community service.
Ongoing –
Register
online
December
4
Florida Student
Scholarship &
Grant Programs
Varies
The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial
Assistance (OSFA), administers a variety of state-funded grants and
scholarships to assist Florida residents with the cost of their
postsecondary education. Below is a list of grant and scholarship
programs administered by OSFA.
Application opens on December 1, 2015
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/ua/SAWSTUA_uaform.asp
Application
opens 0n
December 1.,
2015
5
University of
Miami
Varies
Must apply to University of Miami by January 1, 2015
Then apply for Premier Scholarships
- Stamps Family Foundation Scholarship
- George W. Jenkins Scholarship
- Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship
Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship
December 1,
2015
Scholarship
6
Boston
University
Trustee
Scholarship
Competition
7
Air Force ROTC
Scholarship
8
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
Applicant must complete the Common application by December 1, 2015
Apply online at: bu.edu/admissions/trustee
December 1,
2015
A variety of full and partial scholarships is available, and certain scholarships
have specific requirements. If accepted you agree to enlist and enroll in the Air
Force ROTC. Visit https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships for information and
completing application.
December 1,
2015
SAE Engineering Varies
Scholarships
Intend to enroll in an engineering program accredited by ABET
Be a citizen of the United States
Be a high school senior
Met minimum requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT
8 different scholarships available
Information and application online at:
http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/
December 1,
2015
9
Stand Tall Above
Alcohol Poster
Contest
$500
Create a poster using either digital art media or freestyle media (markers, ink,
pencils, pastels, watercolor, paintings, collage, mixed media or any
combination).
Apply online - httpp://pbcbuspoter.org
December 4,
2015
10
USF Kosove
Society
Scholarship
Varies
A citizen of the United States of America
Acceptance into a degree program at the University of South Florida
An incoming freshman with a high school grade point average of at least a 3.5
on 4.0 scale
Cumulative SAT score (Math and Reading only) of 1250 or higher or a
composite ACT score of 28 or higher
Demonstrate capacity for leadership and interest in improving the human
condition and be otherwise of good character
Apply at: http://www.usfkosovesociety.org/scholarship.html
December 11,
2015
Varies
Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
11
The Elks
Varies
National
Foundation - The
2016 Most
Valuable Student
scholarship
Open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants are judged on
scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Application online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
December 4,
2015
12
NRMCA –
National High
School Essay
Contest
$5000
Open to all high school students ages 16-18 at the beginning of the 2015December 14,
2016 school term.
2015
An entry form must be included with all essays returned, as well as a photo of
the student.
Entries must be typed, double-spaced and should not exceed 600 words.
Essays will be judged on content and writing ability (grammar, style, clarity,
etc.). Possible themes include concrete's benefits to society; how concrete affects
the environment; and using concrete to build homes, commercial buildings,
bridges or roads. Essays should demonstrate a student's awareness of concrete's
role as a building material in homes, commercial buildings, streets and
highways.
Apply online at:
http://www.nrmca.org/products/awards/PDFs/NationalEssayContestInformatio
nLetter2015.pdf
13
AXA
Achievement
Scholarship
Varies
Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one
December 15,
of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico
2015
Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited twoyear or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 20162017 academic year
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement
in school, community or work-related activities
Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our company, special
consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk
through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental,
health, safety and/or emergency preparedness
Apply online - https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa-achievement/
Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
14
Burger King
McLamore
Foundation
Scholarship
Varies
All Company and participating Franchise restaurant, corporate and field
December 15,
employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, children of employees 2015
and high school seniors are eligible to apply.
Academic Achievement
Participation in school and community activities
Apply online - https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/
15
Florida Retired
educators
Foundation
$3250
Seniors who want to become teachers. For each year that you use the
scholarship you will be required to teach one year in the State of Florida.
Must be a senior
Commitment to service, with special interest in teaching children and youth.
December 18,
2015
Minimum score of SAT 1000 or ACT of 22
Participation and leadership in school and community activities
Poise and ability to communicate effectively
16
Foot- Locker
Scholar Athletes
Program
17
The NIFB Young
Entrepreneur
Award
18
Chai
Scholarships –
Jewish
Genealogy
Society of Palm
Beach County
Be involved in High School Sports, intramural sports or community based
sports
GPA – 3.0
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Apply online - https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about#eligibility
December 18,
2015
$2000 $15,000
Non-renewable scholarships created to recognize young people who have
demonstrated entrepreneur spirit and initiative. Applicant should be a senior
who owns/operates a business.
Apply online - http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/youngentrepreneur-awards/
December 18,
2015
1,800
High School seniors
Legal resident of Palm Beach County
500 word essay on the importance of researching your family heritage and
ancestry. A four-generation family tree is to accompany the essay.
December 31,
2015
Scholarship
13
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
HSF & ColgatePalmolive
“Haz la U”
Scholarship
Program
Varies
Be of Hispanic Heritage
Be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
GPA – 3.0
Must complete the FAFSA
A total of 45 grants to be awarded.
Application online –
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityPrograms/Haz-LaU.cvsp
December 31,
2015
Gen and Kelly
Tanabe
Scholarship
$1000
9-12th High School Student
Legal resident of the U.S.
250 word essay – winner will be selected on the quality of this essay
Apply at: www.http://genkellyscholarship.com
December 31,
2015
January
FAFSA
Varies
www.fafsa.ed.gov
National WWII
Museum
1,000 $500
Contest is open to all high school students in the United States, US
Territories, and US military bases. Your essay must be 1,000 words or
less. Only one essay per student may be submitted. The Museum will
accept the first 500 properly formatted entries only. Essays must be in
Word format only; no zip files or Google documents are permitted.
The website will indicate when we are approaching 500 submitted
essays.
Essays must be submitted through
nationalww2museum.org/essaycontests by March 31, 2015, 5:00 pm CST
Roanoke College
Scholars
Competition
$200,000
Students must submit the admissions application and be accepted to
the Roanoke College prior to the competition.
Opens
January 1,
2015
January 4,
2016
GE- Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the
attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point
average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
Demonstrate financial need;
Be citizens of the United States of America;
Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States and
plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s
degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for
the entire upcoming academic year.
Apply at: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
January 7,
2016
APAISF – Asian
Pacific Islander
American
Scholarship
$2,500$5,000
Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S.
January 8,
Census
2015
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States.
Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of
Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college
or university in the Fall of 2016. Please read the scholarships by
supporter details below for specific eligibility requirements regarding
the academic standing required for each scholarship.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or
have earned a GED
Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Submit one letter of recommendation online.
Apply online at: http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Dori Saves Lives
$2,500
Reach out to someone who has lost a friend or family member. You may not
know them personally, but have heard about their tragic loss. Interview them
about their loss, their feelings, and what they would like to change about
Florida's Roadways. Record the interview on paper or on video to help raise
awareness of the issues on our roads.
OR Write a 1-page essay about what you would say to a victim's family after
losing a loved one on the road.
January 8,
2016
Apply :http://dorisaveslives.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/10/scholarshipForm.pdf
Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
Army ROTC
Scholarship
Varies
Be a U.S. citizen
Be between the ages of 17 and 26
Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT
(excluding the required writing test scores)
Meet physical standards
Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or
in a Reserve Component
YOUR COMMITMENT
• An eight-year service commitment with the Army.
• Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with
the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or
Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career
January 10,
2015
Gates
Millennium
Scholarship
Varies
High school senior, GED recipient, or high school graduate entering an
accredited college for first time as a full-time, degree seeking, first-year
student.
African American, American Indian-Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander
American, or Hispanic American.
Minimum 3.3 GPA
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or Foreign National
Must meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Application opens August 1, 2015
https://scholarships.uncf.org
January 13,
2016
WACE –
National Co-op
Scholarship
Program
Varies
To be eligible for scholarship you must apply to one of ten WACE Partner
Institution
GPA 3.5 or better
Apply online at: www.waceinc.org
January 15,
2016
Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
Mas Family
Scholarship
$32,000
Students are eligible to apply if they were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban
descent,
Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, are considered financially needy (
Complete and submit their application with all other required materials by the
specified date.
January 19,
2016
Ronald
McDonald House
U.S. Scholarship
Program
Varies
Be a high school senior
Be younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school
with a full course of study
Be a legal U.S. resident
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area
Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline
of the application
Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship
program
Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited postsecondary institution
Apply online at: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
January 20,
2016
Community
Foundation of
Palm Beach and
Martin Counties
Varies
Applications for scholarships offered by the Community Foundation for Palm
Beach and Martin Counties must be completed online at
www.yourcommunityfoundation.org on or before January 29. To apply for one
or more scholarships from the Community Foundation:
 Access the Community Foundation’s general scholarship application at
www.yourcommunityfoundation.org (click on Scholarships, then
Scholarship Application).
 Visit the Scholarships page of www.yourcomunityfoundation.org (click
on Scholarships, then Community Foundation Scholarships) to review
the eligibility criteria for each scholarship and determine if you are
eligible for one of our scholarships.
 Carefully read the instructions and gather the information you will
need to answer the prequalifying questions.
 f you receive a link to the scholarship application, log in and begin to
answer the questions.
January 29,
2015

Make sure you use a valid email address. You can exit and save your
application to complete another day. Remember your log in information
as you will need it to get back into your application.
 Request copies of your transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, income tax forms,
or other require documentation listed on the checklist.
Apply online at:
http://cdn.trustedpartner.com/docs/library/CommunityFoundation2013/Palm%2
0Beach%20Scholarship%20Directory%2010_6_15.pdf
Scholarship
Miami HEAT
Scholarship
Amount
$5,000
Criteria for Scholarship
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Deadline
January 30,
2016
Applicant must be a high school student enrolled in a Miami-Dade, Broward,
Monroe or Palm Beach County public or private school.
Applicant must have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.2 by the end of the first
grading period of their senior year.
Applicant must submit an official transcript from the high school registrar
along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score.
Applicant must have an unmet financial need for assistance as determined by
the university’s Financial Aid Office. In order to prove a financial need, please
submit a copy of the household’s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax filing (i.e.
1040 form) for all household members.
Apply online at:
http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/media/2.0/teamsites/heat/media/HEAT
_Application_2016.pdf
Teamwork USA
Education
Foundation
Varies
Applicants must be a graduating senior attending high school in Palm Beach
County, and plan to enroll in a Florida 2 or 4 year college or university, or
technical school.
Applicant must have Financial need.
Community service, which may include mentoring or volunteering
January 31,
2016
GPA of 3.25
Apply online at: http://teamworkusa.org/12th-grade-scholarship-program/
Scholarship
Amount
Criteria for Scholarship
Deadline
Cancer for
College
Varies
Must be a US resident enrolled in an accredited university or community
college. (For the purpose of the application, if you are an incoming freshman,
you do not have to be already enrolled in college to apply. Please include the
names of the schools you have applied to on the application. You must be
enrolled at the time of award.)
Must be a cancer patient/cancer survivor
Perpetual scholarship recipients must be willing to attend regional events
associated with scholarship awarded and available for selected interviews and
or media coverage. Cancer for College reserves the right to use still or video
images and/or statements of scholarship recipients in any promotional
materials.
Apply online at: http://www.cancerforcollege.org
January 31,
2016
The Nat Moore
Foundation –
Urban
Scholarship
Program
$10,000
Be graduating from a South Florida high school.
Plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or a technical
school.
Come from a low-income or disadvantaged family, or can demonstrate financial
need.
Have a minimum non-weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate his/her commitment to community service.
Apply at: http://natmoorefoundation.net/programs/urban-scholarship-program
January 31,
2016
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