SCHOLARSHIPS NAME/AMOUNT INFORMATION DEADLINE American Legion scholarships http://www.legion.org/scholarships The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education. Each year, the Legion facilitates the awarding of millions of dollars in scholarships to high school students. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs. All scholarships can be viewed and applications completed online at the website listed above. Deadlines vary depending upon scholarship Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year Application Process Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site. Scholarship Deadline - June 18, 2011 Gates Millennium Scholars Program Applications can be submitted online at www.gmsp.org To be considered students should meet the following qualifications: 1. African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American 2. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States 3. have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 unweighted 4. will attend an accredited college or university in the fall of 2011 5. have demonstrated leadership abilities 6. Met federal Pell Grant eligibility 7. complete all three forms required with application Due date may vary Walter H. Richardson Academic Excellence Scholarship $500 Bright Futures Scholarship Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and plan on attending college during the 2011/2012 school year. Students will need to submit a 500-750 word essay on “The Value of diversity in a multicultural society”. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Postmark no later than April 1st 2011 B. Davis Scholarship $1000 “Student Award Search Aid” is offering this scholarship students should go to www.studentawardsearch.com/sholarships to apply Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office American Military engineers 2011 $1000 GCABJ ERMLSF $500 Navy League Scholarship $1200 May 2011 To apply, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Click on State Grants, Scholarships and Applications Click on Student Application The application takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Once you are finished, be sure to click “submit” and print a copy for your records if possible. If you have any questions or problems, please see your guidance counselor. May 27th 2011 April 15, 2011 April 8, 2011 Gulf Coast Association of Black Journalists is offering a scholarship to current seniors applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office April 29, 2011 Escambia River Muzzle Loaders Sportman’s Foundation is offering a scholarship to a graduation NJROTC student. Students must have a 3.0GPA to qualify. applications available in Mrs. O’dell’s office April 15, 2011 Students must be a son/daughter of Navy, Marine, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine active duty or retired. 3.0 GPA required Application is available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Rent Free Housing for outstanding students. Any student attending FSU, FAMU, UF, FGCU and wish to participate in a home-like setting working cooperatively with other students can apply at www.southernschoarship.org The program supplies housing for students. Students pay basic household expenses only such as food and utilities. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Student Insights NO ACT/SAT score, NO minimum GPA, NO lengthy $500-$4000 applications: log on to www.student-view.com complete survey provided. Students will be chosen through a random drawing. Teen Tribune and Students in grades 3-12 are eligible to apply for this essay TweenTribute contest. Students are asked to write a 100 work essay for details and deadlines http://tweentribune.com/who 2011 Student-View Students can apply at www.student-view.com the application Scholarship Program and survey takes 15-20 minutes. For questions you can contact $500- $4000 1-724-903-0439 Navarre OptimistNavarre Optimist Corville Nohava Scholarship is offering a need Nohava Memorial based scholarship for students with at least a 2.7GPA and who $500 hold a job to help support themselves or their family. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office Northwest Florida NWFGC is offering scholarships to students who plan to attend Gator Club the University of Florida in the fall of 2011. All students who $500 have applied and are NOT National Merit Scholars are eligible. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. SAME Society of Military Engineers Emerald Coast Post is offering a $1000 scholarship to students interested in engineering or architectural programs. Students must have a minimum 3.0GPA. applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office or can be downloaded online at http://posts.same.org/emerald Buick Achievers Students planning on attending a 4 year college or university in Scholarship Program the fall of 2011and plan to major in one of the following fields Up to $25,000 are encouraged to apply: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design Students interested in a career automotive related industries are also encouraged to apply. For more info: www.buickachievers.com EXPAT youth Students who have lived in a foreign country for at least two scholarship consecutive years are eligible to apply. Applications can be found at www.expatyouthscholarship.com Hurlburt Field Students must be a dependant of any enlisted member, active Chief’s Group duty, retired or deceased. GPA should be 2.5 or higher. $500 Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. American Society of Students must be entering a filed of study related to Military financial/resource management (business admin., economics, Comptrollers public admin, computer science, financial management, Blue Angel accounting. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office Chapter Southern Scholarship Foundation $1000 Eglin Officers’ Spouses Club No deadline date given April 22, 2011 April 22, 2011 April 23, 2011 April 4, 2011 Postmarked April 15, 2011 Deadline to apply March 31, 2011 Deadline Friday May 13, 2011 April 10 , 2011 May 10, 2011 FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Students must be dependant of active duty military assignment to April 5, 2011 Eglin Air Force base and have a current GPA of at least 2.9. Instruction and exceptions to qualifying applicants can be picked up in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Colonial Dames XVII Century $750.00 Neva MitchellMildred Leckrone ROTC $750 Students must have at least a 3.0GPA two letters of reference and an essay. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Sorority Students interested in pursuing a degree in teacher education as any college or university and have a 3.0GPA or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Students who plan to attend Troy University are eligible to apply. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Postmarked by June 15, 2011 Any student planning on attending PSC in the fall of 2011 and currently has a 3.0GPA unweighted. Students will need to complete the FAFSA application to qualify. See Mrs. Griffin for an application. Any student planning on attending PSC in the fall of 2011 and currently has a 3.0GPA unweighted. Students will need to complete the FAFSA application to qualify. See Mrs. Griffin for an application. To Mrs. Griffin by Wednesday March 30, 2011 Students planning on attending PSC in the fall of 2011 Student needs to demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must be a resident of Santa Rosa County. See Mrs. Griffin for an application. Any student planning on attending PSC in the fall of 2011 can apply for all scholarships offered by Pensacola State College by completing a scholarship application at www.pjc.edu and following the financial aid link to Scholarships Students must be in the 10th-12th grade plan to attend and accredited 2 or 4 year vocational or trade school. application is found online at http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application To Mrs. Griffin by Wednesday March 30, 2011 April 1, 2011 Bennett and Kathy Russell Scholarship Open to all PSC students are eligible preference is given to Phi Theta Kappa members. Award can be used for tuition, fees and books. Students can apply at www.pensacolastate.edu/phithetakappa/wilder_scholarship.html General Motors Women’s retail network provides a scholarship for women who are interested in pursuing a career in automotive retail. Students can apply at www.gmsac.com Available to Native American women in the state of Florida. Students should be majoring in education and enrolled in an accredited college or university. Additional information and applications are available in the financial aid office at Pensacola State College Offered to students who are planning to attend a college or university in Florida District 1 and major in education. Applications are available at PSC in the financial aid office Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Applications will need to be mailed to the address posted. Male seniors planning on attending FSU are eligible to apply for this scholarship. applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office Students with asthma who have achieved a level of excellence in the following areas are eligible to apply: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics or science. Minimum GPA 3.5 applications are available at www.willtowinscholarship.com or by email replytomerck@willtowinscholarship.com or call 908-229-2862 Two students will be selected from candidates who show financial need and complete application. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce The Navarre Beach chamber of commerce in accepting applications for their 2010/2011 scholarship. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. The scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving applicant. Pensacola Bay area of TROY alumni $300-$500 PSC Principal’s Scholarship $1600 for one year PSC Outstanding Minority Scholarship $1600 For one year Theresa Gail May Award depends upon funding PSC Scholarship College JumpStart Scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Ami-Lee Wilder $1000 GM Women’s Retail Network $5000 Delta Kappa Gamma Native American Project $1000 Helen S. Pope Scholarship $1000 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority FSU/Tau Kappa Epsilon up to $500 Merck Respiratory Will to Win $5000 Students must have at least a 3.0GPA enrolled in the high school NJROTC program and have a college acceptance letter. Two letters of recommendation one from the NJROTC instructor. Applications are available in Mrs. O’dell’s office. Due to address listed by April 1st, 2011 Due to address listed by April 15th, 2011 June 1st, 2011 To Mrs. Griffin by Wednesday March 30, 2011 Deadlines vary depending upon scholarships April 11th 2011 April 15, 2011 May 31, 2011 June 15, 2011 April 8, 2011 Postmarked June 1, 2011 Submissions must be received by April 30th, 2011 Applications need to be returned to guidance by April 29, 2011 Friday April 29 2011