SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2015 – 2016
(Updated 11-09-15)
NOVEMBER 2015
FICAP HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: November 20, 2015
Award: up to $500 for 1st place, and a chance to compete in the national contest and
receive a $5,000 scholarship if enrolled in a concrete-related curriculum at eligible
colleges/universities.
Eligibility: must be between 16-18 yrs old. Write a 600 word essay about “Concrete” i.e.
positive effects on environment, the job market, technology, green aspect, benefits…..
For more info go to www.ficap.org or see application in scholarship office.
For: Seniors and juniors
AMAZON STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 20, 2015
Award: (50) $5,500
Students must plan on attending college in the fall of 2016. For more information go to
www.Amazon.com/scholarship
For: Seniors
YOUTH VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 29, 2015
Award: $500.00
Eligibility: Must have completed over 50 hours of volunteer work in the past 2 years.
GPA > 3.5. Must be under the age of 21. Must submit essay. For more information go
to www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php
GOOD360 SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 30, 2015
Award: $1,000
Must be entering college in the fall if 2016, interested in sustainability and the
environment. Essay on topic. More info go to
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12558/good360_sustainability_scholars
hip_scholarship.php
For: Seniors
DECEMBER 2015
AMERICAN LEGION DPT OF FLORIDA, HIGH SCHOOL STATE
ORATORICAL CONTEST
Deadline: December 1st, 2015
Award: $2,500 (1st place), $1,500 (2nd place), $1,000 (3rd place)….
Eligibility: This is a speech contest. For more info go to www.floridalegion.org/programsservices/oratorical-competition/ must contact your local American Legion Post for dates
and regulations.
For: All grades
NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Amount: $1,000 1st place, $600 2nd place, $200 for 3rd place and $100 honorable
mention.
Eligibility: Student must submit essay celebrating the Second Amendment. For more
information go to www.nradefensefund.org
For: all grades
COMCAST LEADERS & ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: December 3, 2015
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 on 4.0 scale, demonstrate
leadership abilities and very active in community services. One nomination per school.
Please see your guidance counselor if you are interested being considered. More
information available in Scholarship Office and online at
http://corporate.comcast.com/images/Leaders-and-Achievers-Fact-Sheet-Q1-2013.pdf
For: Seniors
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Deadline: December 4, 2015
Award: (500) four-year scholarships, ranging from $4,000 per year to $50,000 per year
Eligibility: Must be U. S. citizen, but do not need to be a member of the Elks. Applicant
judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. For application and information
please go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
For: Seniors
STEPHEN J. BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIP (SODEXO)
Deadline: December 5, 2015
Amount: $5,000 plus $5,000 to stop hunger-related charity
Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community
by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least
within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight
childhood hunger. For information go to
http://sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/official/official.asp
For: all grades
KOSOVE SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
For students attending UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Deadline: December 11, 2015
Award: tuition, room, board and books for up to 4 years
Eligibility: Minimum GPA of 3.5 Minimum 1250 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT Must
demonstrate capacity for leadership and interest in improving the human condition and
be otherwise of good character. For application and more information go to
www.usfkosovesociety.org
For: Seniors
ARTHUR “PAPPY” KENNEDY SCHOLARSHIP (MLK ESSAY
SCHOLARSHIP)
Sponsored by YMCA of Central Florida and Southwest Orlando Jaycees
Deadline: December 11, 2015
Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Plan to attend post secondary institution in fall of 2016. Must have GPA >
2.5. Applicant should have YMCA and Community involvement, strong
volunteer/charitable service record, participation in school leadership activities and/or
extracurricular programs. Application available in scholarship office.
For: Any minority Seniors
BURGER KING FOUNDATION
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Award: $1,000 to $50,000
Eligibility: GPA > 3.3 on 4.0 scale, ACT > 25, SAT > 1700. Judged on leadership role in
community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity. Should demonstrate
substantial work experience. For more information go to
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
For: Seniors
ANNE FORD SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Award: $10,000 over 4 years
Eligibility: must have documented learning disability and will be enrolled in the fall of
2016 in a full time bachelor’s degree program, a two-year community college, a
vocational or technical training program. Must have participated in school and
community activities, demonstrate academic achievements and financial need.
Unweighted GPA > 3.0. Information available on line http://www.ncld.org/aboutus/learning-disability-scholarships-awards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholarships
For: Seniors
ALLEGRA FORD THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Award: $2,500
Eligibility: must have documented learning disability and will be enrolled in the fall of
2016 at a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program. Must
have participated in school and community activities and demonstrate financial need.
Information available on line at http://www.ncld.org/about-us/learning-disabilityscholarships-awards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholarships
For: Seniors
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 15, 2015 or until 10,000 applications are submitted
Award: $10,000
Eligibility: Must be US citizen, Student must demonstrate outstanding achievement in
school, community or work-related activities. More information available in Scholarship
office or see online application at www.axa-equitable.com
For: Seniors
ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
(OCAEM) INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Submit essay on given topic (the importance of intellectual freedom).
Information available online at www.floridamedia.org or www.ocaemfl.org . Forms are
also available in the scholarship office.
For: Seniors
FLOSUM SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Award: $750
Applications are available at
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_flosum_scholarship_8952.php?&utm
For: Seniors
FOOT LOCKER SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Deadline: December 17, 2015
Award: (20) $20,000
Eligibility: Seniors who are entering a 4 yr college/university in the fall of 2016, who are
currently members of a sports team or are involved in after school sports. GPA≥3.0. U.S
citizens. 2 Essays. For more info go to
www.studentsscholarships.org/scholarship/10817/foot_locker_scholar_athletes_scholar
ship.php/
For: Seniors
NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 18, 2015
Award: $2,000-$15,000 depending on level
Eligibility: Student must have an officially established business, entering an accredited 2
or 4 year university, college or vocational/technical institute in the fall. Participating in
any business organization such as DECA or Junior Achievement may be helpful. For
more information and an online application go to www.NFIB.com/YEA or check forms in
the Scholarship Office.
For: Seniors
SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA 2014 ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: December 31, 2015
Award: (5) $1,000
Eligibility: Submit essay. For more information go to http://sbomagazine.com/
For: all grades
JANUARY 2016
JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: January 6, 2016 (postmark)
Award: $10,000 first place, $1,000 second place, $500 for 5 finalists
Eligibility: Submit essay and registration information. Must have nominating teacher to
provide support and advice during the writing of the essay. For more information go to
www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
For: all grades
GE–REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: January 7, 2016
Award: (20) $10,000 per year up to 4 years
Eligibility: Must be nominated by a community leader and recommended by an
authority figure who has observed the student in leadership roles. Student must
demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship and financial need.
GPA > 3.0 on 4.0 scale. See your guidance counselor for nomination. For more info go
to www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
For: Seniors
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
Deadline: January 13, 2016
Award: varies – based on financial need
Eligibility: Students must be African American, American Indian/Alaska native, Asian
Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American and a US citizen or legal permanent
resident. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on 4.0 scale (or have earned a GED),
must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the fall. Students must
demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other
activities and financial need based on Federal Pell Grant eligibility. Please see your
guidance counselor for nomination. For more information go to
https://nominations.gmsp.org
For: Seniors
THE CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: January 24, 2015
Award: Amount to assist with college tuition, room and board
Eligibility: Judged on extracurricular activities and community involvement and
demonstrate financial need. Apply online. For more information go to
http://www.cfwl.org/index.php/charities/scholarship-awards Contact Mrs. Reed in
guidance department with any questions.
For: female Senior
CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMEN’S LEAGUE GEORGE FORTIER
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: January 24, 2015
Award: Amount to assist with college tuition, room and board
Eligibility: Applicants should participate in extracurricular and community activities with
strong leadership skills. Students must demonstrate financial need. Apply online. For
more information go to http://www.cfwl.org/index.php/charities/scholarship-awards.
Contact Mrs. Reed in guidance department with any questions.
For: male Senior
BRIDGES TO SUCCESS ACHIEVERS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR
VALENCIA COLLEGE
Deadline: January 27, 2015
Award: renewable in-state tuition and book stipend at Valencia College
Eligibility: Attend summer session (6/21/16-8/1/16) at Valencia College. Please see
application for details and requirements. Available in scholarship office or online at
http://valenciacollege.edu/bts
For: Seniors
CFHLA HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: January 29, 2015
Award: $1,000 renewable for 4 years or $10,000/year (for 4 years) plus internship for
the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in UCF Rosen College, or Valencia College,
Webber International University or other approved Central Florida educational institution
pursuing a hospitality degree. Must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Applications available in Scholarship office.
For: Seniors
BANK OF AMERICA: STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM
Deadline: January 29, 2016
(Due to high volume, BOA recommends submitting application several days ahead of
deadline)
Award: paid 8 week summer internship
Eligibility: work 35 hours per week at local nonprofit/charitable organization and attend
Leadership summit in Washington, DC July 10-15, 2016 to develop valuable civic, social
and business skills. To apply online go to http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/globalimpact/student-leaders.html#fbid=329OXa3sCjr
For: Juniors and Seniors
CENTRAL FLORIDA MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Deadline: January 31, 2016
Award: various scholarships up to $10,000
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a Marine Corp Junior ROTC program or should
have parents or grandparents who are serving or have served in the Marine Corps. For
more information go to http://centralfloridamarines.org/
For: Seniors
February 2016
THE DREAM.US
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Award: in-state tuition at any of the partner colleges
Eligibility: Must be attending one of the partner colleges (Broward College, FIU, Miami
Dade College) in the fall, demonstrate financial need, must have come to the U.S before
reaching their 16th birthday, GPA≥2.5. For more info go to: www.thedream.us/scholars
For: Seniors
May 2016
AYO & IKEN CHILDREN OF DIVORCE
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: (2) $1,000
Eligibility: Students who have lived in a divided household. Submit essay. Information
and application available online at http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorcescholarship-ayo-iken/ or in our scholarship office.
For: Seniors
SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-SWEEPSTAKES
Deadline: May 13, 2016
Award: $500 – (2) winners every 2 weeks, Can register for every drawing period
Student must be planning to attend college in the fall of 2016.
For more information and to register go to
https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
For: Seniors
SCHOOL SPECIFC SCHOLARSHIPS
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Freshman Merit Scholarships. Deadline –
November 15, 2015, http://fiu.academicworks.com
In addition FIU is offering Micro-Scholarships for college, for more info go to
raise.me/join/fiu
Auburn University: College of Agriculture Ag Elite program for talented minority students
interested in science. Deadline November 20, 2015, http://agriculture.auburn.edu/agelite
MISCELLANEOUS
Florida Women History Essay Contest:
Deadline: November 13, 2015
Award: $100 (1st place)
For more info go to http://fcsw.net/wpcontent/uploads/2015/10/final2015essaypacketforweb.pdf
For: 9th graders
Some Scholarship Search Websites:
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Federal Student Aid (Excellent Resource!)
Weird Scholarships (Excellent Resource!)
Chegg Scholarships (Tons of Scholarships)
Imagine America Foundation
FastWeb
Seminole State Scholarships
Valencia College Scholarships