SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated: 02/17/2016
February
Nathan Michael
Melton Memorial
Scholarship
The Vegetarian
Resource Group
Scholarship
Create-A-Greeting
Card Scholarship
Contest
Trustmark-Nannie M.
Hainje Scholarship
Sueno Yoshido
Foundation-ART
Scholarships
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
Sweet and Simple
Scholarship
Requirements: Senior, Financial Need, GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applications
Available in the Guidance Office and completed applications should be
returned to Guidance as soon as possible. The winner will be announced at
Senior Awards Ceremony.
One $10,000 and two $5,000 scholarships. Seniors who have shown compassion,
courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a
vegetarian 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.
$10,000 scholarship; $1,000 to winner's school. Students ages 14 or older who are
legal residents are eligible. Must create a card and submit entry form 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
Applicants must possess a 3.0 GPA, seek to attend a post-secondary educational
institution, but shall not include trade or technical schools. Must provide a
completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, and an official transcript. For
applications please come to the Guidance Office. For questions please
contact: Steven Smith, Personal Trust Administrator. 251-809-2238
Steven_Smith@trustmark.com
2016 Sueno Yoshida Scholarship, 2016 Jeffrey Scott Davey Scholarship, 2016
Jeffrey Scott Davey Aviation Art Contest. For more information contact
suenoyoshidafoundation@gmail.com or visit www.orgsites.com/fl/suenoyoshidaorg
or www.idealist.org
For Seniors who plan to major in course of study focused on engineering,
technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit
www.buickachievers.com for an application.
$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later
than the fall of 2022 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to "Not
every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and
simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about
something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you." For more
information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
As Soon As
Possible
2/20/2016
2/25/2016,
11:59:59 p.m. ET
Between 2/29/16
and 3/11/16
2/29/2016
2/29/16
2/29/2016
March
EAGLE SCOUT of
THE YEAR: The
American Legion
The American Legion
Department of FL
General Scholarship
Pensacola Pledge
Scholars-UWF and
PSC
Emerald Coast
Chapter of the ITEA
Eligibility:Be a registered, active member of Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team,
or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion Post, American Legion
Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron OR Be a registered
member and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member AND
received the Eagle Scout Award, be an active member of his religious institution
and have received the emblem. Please see the Guidance Office for an application.
Questions: www.legion.org/departments
Requirements: student must be a direct descendant of a veteran who is a member
in good standing of The American Legion or a deceased US veteran who would
have been eligible for membership. Must be a Senior. . REQUIREMENT: Attach a
photocopy of the veteran’s Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
form DD-214 or other document showing time served. Submissions must be
TYPED: download application at floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships
or e-mail edouglas@floridalegion.org for a WORD document version OR come to
the Guidance office for a paper copy. Submit application to: The American Legion
Dept. of Florida Programs Director, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859.
Questions: Elizabeth Douglas 800-393-3378 x235
Between $1200 and $7500 for UWF applicants and $1200 for PSC applicants.
Must apply to UWF or PSC by March 1st. Eligibility: Graduate and resident of
Escambia or Santa Rosa County. First-Time-In-College designee. Application and
2 letters of recommendation. 500 word essay on “What does being a citizen of
Northwest Florida mean to me” by March 1. HOW TO APPLY:
uwf.edu/pensacolaplege or pensacolastate.edu/pensacolaplege or pick up an
application in the guidance office.
$500 minimum scholarship. Scholarship is based on interest in the scientific and
engineering fields related to test and evaluation, academic achievement, personal
3/1/2016
3/1/2016
College and
Scholarship App
3/1/16
March 1, 2016
Southern Scholarship
Foundation
2016 Hamilton Award
Emerald Coast Public
Relations Foundation
Scholarship
2016 Michele W. Hill
Foundation Academic
Achievement
Community Service
Scholarship
Quest Bridge College
Prep Scholars
Program for Juniors
Ayn Rand Anthem
Essay Contest
Superpower
Scholarship
Better Business
Bureau 2016 Student
Ethics Scholarship
Pen Air Federal
Credit Union
Hurlburt Field Chief’s
Group 2016
Scholarship
United Daughters of
the Confederacy
SeaWorld Orlando
Environmental
Scholarship Award
character, leadership, and noteworthy achievements. Applicants must be US
citizens, graduating seniors, and residents of Okaloosa, Santa Rosa or Walton
counties. www.itea.org/index.php/emerald-coast-chapter-home-page
Renewable. Seniors who plan to attend UF, FSU, FAMU, FGCU, TCC, or SFC are
eligible. Must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate outstanding character, high
motivation, and financial need. Scholarship recipients live cooperatively and are
responsible for fair share of basic household expenses (about $950 a semester).
Must complete application online, write essay, and provide acceptance letter from
university/college, transcript, photograph, letters of recommendation, honors and
activities list, and financial information. Will be contacted for interview and tour. For
more information and applications go to http://www.southernscholarship.org/.
$500 Cash Scholarship. An Award Winner is a Junior in High School who is
college-bound, has a strong record of community service, has financial need,
shows strong commitment to academics, and is committed to participation in the
Hamilton Leader’s Academy. Questions? Email: application@hamiltonscholars.org
or visit www.hamiltonscholars.org
$1,000. Seniors with a 3.5 GPA who are U. S. citizens and reside in Okaloosa,
Walton, or Santa Rosa Counties and are planning to major in public relations,
communication, marketing or journalism are eligible. Must complete application,
write essay and provide two recommendation letters and a one-page summary of
community, service, school and leadership activities. For more information and
applications go to http://ecpro.org/student-competition
$1000 Eligibility: Graduating seniors, 3.0 GPA, completed and submitted
application and essay, an endorsement from a School Guidance Counselor AND
pre-register and attend the Michele Hill Raider Run on April 2, 2016. Register for
the run at www.active.com/navarre-fl/running/distance-running-races/michele-hillraider-run-2016 Download the scholarship application at
www.eteamz.com/michelehillraiderrun
Requirements: High School Junior with 3.5 GPA or above and family income less
than $65,000/yr (for a typical family of four). Other requirements: academic and
financial information, essay/short answers, transcript, teacher letter of
recommendation, available test scores. The free online application will be available
in mid-February at www.questbridge.org
1st-$2,000; Five 2nd-$500; Ten 3rd-$200; 45 Finalists-$50; 175 Semifinalists-$30.
Eight through tenth graders are eligible. Must select one of three topics and write
essay of 600-1,200 words and provide cover sheet. May mail or submit online. For
more information go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#rules.
$2,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later
than the fall of 2022 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to
"Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and
why?" For more information and to apply go to
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Applicants should complete the entry form and 3 letters of recommendation (300
words or less), Supporting documentation, Copy of transcript, and Essay. For
complete and specific guidelines and to pick up an application please come
to the Guidance Office.
$1000 award based on scholastic achievement, character and leadership, essay
responses, and volunteer/work experience. Must submit official high school
transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a college acceptance letter or the
name of the college in item #13 of application. Applications may be obtained in the
guidance office and the Pace High School Pen Air branch.
Eligibility: dependent family member of enlisted, active duty, retired, deceased
military, possess current military dependent ID, graduating Senior,
recommendation by teacher/principal/counselor, 2.5 GPA or better, completed
application, and recommendation form completed by guidance counselor. For
applications please see Guidance.
Pensacola Chapter #298 is pleased to announce a $1000 scholarship for
graduating Seniors. Requirements: Be a descendant of a Confederate Veteran, 3.0
GPA, Essay, letter of recommendation, birth certificate, photo, biography, and
name and address of college/university and proposed major. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office. Questions: Mrs. McDuffie 850-937-8443 or
yaehyaeh@gmail.com
$5000 Scholarship to Florida high school seniors who share SeaWorld’s “passion
for protecting and preserving the world we share.” GPA 3.0 required. For complete
details visit www.SeaWorldOrlando.com/Scholarship
Priority deadline
for fall semester
3/01/2016
3/2/2016
3/16/2016
3/18/2016
3/23/16
Online or
postmarked by
3/25/2016, 11:59
p.m. PST
3/31/2016
3/31/2016
3/31/2016
3/31/2016
3/31/2016
3/31/16
April
Furman Scholars
$7500 per year, $30,000 over four years upon acceptance into Furman University.
Eligibility: Weighted GPA 3.5 or higher, significant involvement in community
service and extracurricular activities, leadership, at least a 1250 on SAT or PSAT
(critical reading and math only) or 28 on ACT or Aspire (excluding writing). You
4/1/2016-6/1-2016
Louisiana State
University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Balanced Man
Scholarship
American College
Foundation Visionary
Scholarship Program
Anne Massey
General ScholarshipThe Florida Society
Colonial Dames XVII
Century
Norma T. McGuire
Native American
Scholarship
Society of American
Military Engineers
2016 Student View
Scholarship Program
Ayn Rand
Fountainhead Essay
Contest
Emily Bell
Scholarship for the
Performing Arts
All About Education
Scholarship
must be nominated by your guidance counselor. If you would like to be
nominated, please come to the Guidance Office.
3-One Time Scholarships in the amounts of $2000, $1000, and $1000 will be
awarded to incoming freshmen men. A balanced man is a leader, scholar, athlete,
and a gentleman. You can apply online (preferred) at: www.lsusigep.com.
Applicants have NO obligation to join SigEp to be eligible. Please Contact Austin
Bellamy at labetabms@gmail.com or (318) 550-7335 with any questions.
Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. High school students are eligible.
Must register, complete application, write 500 word essay, and provide transcript.
For more information and applications go to
http://americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/visionary_scholarship_term
s.aspx
$1000 to a FL Senior attending a 4 year FL college or university or 2 year
community college full-time. Must show financial need and have a 3.0 GPA. Must
submit an acceptance letter from college of choice, transcript, 2 letters of
reference, SSN, 1 page telling aims, ambitions and financial need. For
Applications please come to Guidance!
Must submit proof of Native American descent from a US tribe. $1000 to a FL
Senior attending a 4 year FL college or university or 2 year community college fulltime. Must show financial need and have a 3.0 GPA. Must submit an acceptance
letter from college of choice, transcript, 2 letters of reference, SSN, 1 page telling
aims, ambitions and financial need. For Applications please come to Guidance!
$1000 Scholarship for High School Seniors planning to major in engineering or a
related technical field. Please pick up copies of the application in the Guidance
Office.
1-$4000/2-$1000/10-$500 Scholarships. NO requirements to apply. Simply log on
to www.student-view.com to apply. Scholarship awarded via random drawing.
1st-$10,000; Five 2nd-$2,000; Ten 3rd-$1,000; 45 Finalists-$100; 175
Semifinalists-$50. Eleventh through twelfth graders are eligible. Must select one of
three topics and write essay of 800-1,600 words and provide cover sheet. May mail
or submit online. For more information go to
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#rules
$750 Scholarship to graduating Senior seeking to major in theatrical/performing
arts. Requirements: completed application form, proof of enrollment or letter of
intent in a college/university, letter of recommendation, and resume of applicant’s
performance experiences including two references. Applications available in the
Guidance Office.
$3,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later
than the fall of 2022 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
are eligible. Must register and submit 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.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/all-about-education-scholarship
04/01/2016
4/01/2016
4/15/16
4/15/16
04/15/2016
4/22/2016
Online or
postmarked by
4/29/2016, 11:59
p.m. PST
4/29/16
4/30/2016
May
The University of
Alabama Birmingham
Scholarships for Outof-State Students
Trustmark-Joanna F.
Reed Medical
Scholarship
Navy Wives Clubs of
America Grant
Fifth Month
Scholarship
$7,500-$15,000, renewable. Seniors who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents
must submit admission applications and all required documentation to be
automatically considered for ACT/SAT and GPA based scholarships. For more
information go to www.uab.edu/scholarships.
MEDICAL: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in medicine at a private medical
school or intend on pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-medicine at a private
university. Must provide a completed application, 2 letters of recommendation from
former academic instructors, official transcripts, and MCAT scores. UNDERGRAD:
Must provide completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript,
and LSAT/ACT scores Please come to guidance for an application. For
questions contact Steven Smith, Personal Trust Administrator. 251-809-2238
Steven_Smith@trustmark.com
30 awards from $1000 to $1500 for dependents of active duty, retired with pay, or
deceased enlisted members of the US Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Must
have a valid Dependent ID card. Eligibility: financial need and 2.5 GPA. Download
application at www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org
$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later
than the fall of 2022 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning
are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to "May
is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is
important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being
original." For more information and to apply go to
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
June
5/01/2016
5//16/16
5/30/16
5/31/2016
Wofford Scholars
Program
Criteria for nominations: Students must rank in top 10% of the class (or copy of
transcript if ranking unavailable), 1250 on PSAT/SAT or 28 on PLAN or ACT. Must
apply to early decision or Early Action deadline. Must demonstrate scholarship and
leadership. Nominations must be submitted by Guidance Counselor to
www.wofford.edu/scholars/ Please see Guidance Counselor if interested.
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
http://www.college-scholarships.com
https://www.myscholly.com/
6/15/16