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SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

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Scholarships based on practical knowledge about topics ranging from NASCAR to Chemistry

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American Educational Guidance Center

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Online application for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (available December 1) Scholarships and grants sponsored by the Florida Department of Education and the Office of Student Financial Assistance

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SCHOLARSHIPS

#1 SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS

Online application for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program (available December 1) Scholarships and grants sponsored by the Florida Department of Education and the Office of Student Financial Assistance

American Fire Sprinkler Association

Read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and take an online quiz between September 10th and April 1st . Ten winners will receive $2000. Applications and specific rules are available at

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes

Apply online at from October 31st to May 15th. One $1000 winner will be selected every two weeks.

Scholarship Drawing

Sign up for this free college search service to enter this competition. Visit and click on the “Win a Scholarship” link for details.

College Prowler Essay Scholarship

Register for the college search or the monthly survey for a chance to win $2000. Or register for the “No Essay” scholarship for a chance to win $2000. Visit

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Program

Students at any grade level may sign up for this online college planning program sponsored by the Wells Fargo company and enter to win one of 20 $1,000 scholarships. Visit

Common Knowledge High School Internet Challenge

Any high school student may participate in monthly online quizzes on high school subjects with a $5000 total winnings limit. Visit .

Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition

Applications are available at the Siemens Foundation’s website at . National awards range from $1,000 to $100,000. Judging focuses on the scientific merit of student group or individual research projects. See your science teacher for guidance. Deadline for research project materials is NOvober of your senior year.

Questbridge National College Match Scholarship

Questbridge partners with 20 colleges nationwide, including Emory, to offer full four-year scholarships to outstanding low-income students. Visit for details and application.

National Association of Secondary School Principals: Principal’s Leadership Award

One nominee per school is permitted. To be considered, you should be in the top 20% of the senior class and have demonstrated leadership ability. Information and instructions are available at .

Horatio Alger Association

For Florida, 18 $5000 awards will be based on financial need. Apply online at scholarships. Deadline: October 25th.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Character, involvement in school and community leadership, academic achievement, and employment are considered. Awards of up to $20,000 are given to national winners. Applications are available online at coca- . Deadline: October 31st.

Bennington Young Writers Awards

10th – 12th grade students are eligible. Prizes range from $75 to $250 for categories of competition that include fiction, poetry, and plays. Deadline: November 1st.

Black History Month Essay Contest

An essay may be submitted by students in any grade. Information is available at

Emory Scholars Program

Four year scholarships are available for Emory University ranging from two–thirds to full scholarships. Four nominees per school based on academic and personal qualities, community, and school contributions.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Over 1,000 of the top volunteers from each state will be awarded $1000. Ten national winners will receive an additional $5,000. Applications are available at . The deadline is November 4th to be eligible for our school’s nomination.

Ron Brown Scholar Program

This program seeks to recognize African-American high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. Most recipients have been in the top five percent of their class and are deeply involved in volunteer efforts within the school and community. Pick up an application in guidance or download one at Deadline: November 1st.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Awards of $5000 will be offered to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Apply online at .

University of Miami: George W. Jenkins Scholarship

Students planning to attend the University of Miami may be eligible for this full scholarship based on financial need, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and the demonstrated ability to overcome adversity. Deadline: December 1st.

Elks: Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition

This scholarship emphasizes academic achievement and leadership along with financial need. 500 awards range from $4000 to $60,000. Applications are available at our local Elks Lodge or online at . Deadline: December 5th

Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation

African American juniors or seniors may compete for the Grady-Rayam Prize in Sacred Music. Awards range from $100-$3000. Applications are available at

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

One high school senior from each state will receive an award of $10,000 with opportunities to compete for national awards. Applicants must demonstrate achievement outside the classroom, ambition, dedication, and respect for self, family, and community. Applications are available at Deadline: December 15th.

Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Applicants must be nominated by an NFIB member (logo will be displayed by small business owners). Applications are available at Awards range from $1000 to $10,000. Deadline: December 15th.

Anne Ford Scholarship

This $10,000 award is given to a senior with an identified learning disability. Financial need is also a consideration and applicants must be US citizens. Applications may be found at . Deadline: December 31st.

Student-View Scholarship Program

Complete an online survey for a chance to win $500 – 3,000. Log on to .

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships

Designed for students with a combined family income of $35,000 or less, nearly half of these scholarships are awarded to ethnic minority or physically disabled students. The online application becomes available in January at Click on the Financial Need icon.

John F.Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. Prizes range from $500 to $10,000. Visit Deadline: January 5th.

Gates Millennium Scholars

Students must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic American. Minimum GPA is 3.3 with leadership demonstrated through community service or extracurricular activities. Students must demonstrate financial need that meets Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. In general, for a dependent student, this would mean a family income of $45,000 or less. Applications are available in guidance or online at Deadline: January 14th.

Auburn University: Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

Applicants should be considering a major in Polymer and Fiber Engineering. The application is available at Completion of the FAFSA is required. Deadline: January 15th

University of North Florida

UNF offers a Guaranteed Scholarship to all students with a 3.5 GPA and a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT. Guaranteed Scholarships begin at $8,000 and increase to $16,000 for higher GPA and test scores.

Florida State University: Service Scholar Program

Ten to fifteen scholarships will be offered to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated excellence in service and leadership in planning and promoting service. Applications are available at

Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available for Asian American, African American, and Hispanic American students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Apply at Deadline: January 20th.

Arts for Life! Scholarship

Twenty five Florida seniors will each receive $1,000 for their accomplishments in the visual arts, dance, drama, music, and creative writing. Submit an essay explaining, “How the arts have positively influenced my life” and a sample of your work. Visit

DAR American History Scholarships

$2000 for four years to a student who will major in American History. Deadline: February 15th.

FAMU: USDA Scholarships

Seven scholarships will be sponsored to cover tuition, books, room and board, use of a laptop and printer, and fees! Recipients are also eligible for paid summer internships and immediate employment with the USDA upon graduation. Agencies sponsoring these scholarships include: Agricultural Research Service; Animal Plant Health Inspection Service; Forest Service; Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Rural Development. Applications are available in online at Deadline: February 1st.

National Peace Essay Contest

Winners receive a trip to Washington D. C. and awards from $1000 to $10,000. The essay question requests an analysis of transitions to democracy illustrated in two case studies. Further information is available at

National Commission for Cooperative Education

Students interested in attending one of the nation’s Co-op colleges may be eligible for one of the 175 merit scholarships offered. Participating colleges include: Antioch, Drexel, Kettering, Northeastern, Wentworth, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Rochester , Johnson & Wales, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Pace. Visit co-op.edu for information and the online application. Deadline: February 14th.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program

Students who are outstanding young volunteers may be nominated at Awards range from $50 to $10,000.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program

Sponsored by Monsanto and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, 100 scholarships of $1500 will be awarded to students interested in pursuing any field related to agriculture. The student must have a family member actively engaged in production agriculture. Applications are available at

New College of Florida

Complete your admission application by February 15th to qualify for guaranteed scholarship funding for admitted students. Apply at other guaranteed scholarships for National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Scholars.

What About Peace?

Awards of $250 or $500 for high school seniors and college freshmen with demonstrated leadership and personal initiative in activities involving: Peace and Social Justice, Nuclear Disarmament, and/or Conflict Resolution To view previous winning submissions and for entry forms, visit Awards range from $250 to $500. Deadline: March 1st.

Davidson Fellows

Sponsored by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, these scholarships range from $10,000-50,000. Nominees must document a significant piece of work in mathematics, science, technology, music, literature, philosophy, or “outside the box”. Information and applications available at Deadline.

Scholarships for Military Children

Applications available online at in December.

Moody’s Mega Math Challenge

Register your team for an online math challenge with prizes ranging from $1000 to $20,000. Visit for more information.

Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship

Shell will sponsor up to 20 awards of $2500 for students enrolling in engineering or geosciences at selected universities. Recipients may be eligible to receive a four year renewable award of $5000 per year based on their first year performance.

Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Scholarships

The FGCU Foundation funds hundreds of scholarships. Some are not based on academic merit or financial need. Information available at

Southern Scholarship Foundation

Rent-free housing is available at FSU, UF, FAMU, Bethune-Cookman College, or Florida Gulf Coast University (women only), worth about $5000 per year. Applications available at Check website for application date.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)

Applicants are judged on the following: Academics (35%), Leadership (15%), community service (15%), and athletic achievement (35%). Visit the web site at Through the Looking Glass (TLG) Scholarships

Up to ten $1000 awards are given annually for students with parents with disabilities. Applications are available at

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PFLAG National Scholarship

Awards of $1000 to 5000 are given to students who have demonstrated service to the LGBT community. Visit

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.

This organization recognizes African-Americans who have demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and concern for their community and the African-American family. Details are available at

Sons of Italy Scholarship

Applicants must be of Italian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 1000 SAT or 23 ACT. The student should also show participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available at

Scholarships sponsored by the Florida Department of Education and the Bureau of Student Financial Assistance, including all Bright Futures Scholarships, require a single online application which can be accessed at

Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship

Applicant must enroll at one of Florida’s historically black colleges and have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

In order to apply, you should be the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, or the son or daughter of a former Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who was killed while in the service of our Country, or the son or daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former US Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the US Marine Corps. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applications are available in guidance and at .

HBCU Scholarship Fund and Roy Wilkins Scholarship

Sponsored through the United Negro College Fund of the NAACP, these $2000 scholarships are available to students demonstrating financial need and planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. An additional $1000 can be awarded through the Roy Wilkins Scholarship fund. Visit for complete information about a large number of scholarships sponsored by UNCF. Various deadlines.

Johnson Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship fund seeks to support children of United Parcel Service employees who are residents of the state of Florida. The award amount is based on calculated financial need and ranges from $1000 to $5000 per year. Questions should be directed to Scholarship Management Services at 507-931-1682 X 422. Deadline: April 15th.

Johnson Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship is for students with documented disabilities who plan to attend one of the universities within the state university system. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required along with the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need. Apply through your chosen university.

For 11th and 12th grade: An essay between 800 and 1600 words on the one of her novels. Deadlines vary. Prizes range from $50 - 10,000. Visit:

Florida Engineering Society

FES offers several scholarship programs for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering.

Financial Service Centers of Florida disAdvantaged Scholarship

Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and acceptance from a Florida college or university. Selection is based on financial need. More information can be obtained at

Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Scholarships are awarded to seniors who are dependents or descendents of workers who were injured or killed in the course of their employment under the Florida Workers’ Compensation system, or are dependents of those engaged in the administration of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law. . Deadline February 28..

B. Davis Scholarship

A $1000 scholarship will be offered to one student for trying out this scholarship search website: An essay of less than 1000 words is required on.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

This $1000 award is open to juniors and seniors and is based on a 500-1000 word essay. Visit for details. Deadline: June 10, 2016.

Big Sun Athletic Scholarship

Any senior planning to be involved in a sport at a post secondary institution is eligible to apply. Must write essay. . Deadline: June 17th.

The Walmart Dependent Scholarship (Formerly Walmart Associate Scholarship)

A $3,000 college scholarship available to Walmart and Sam’s Club dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

United Daughters of the Confederacy

Three scholarship categories are available. Student must show that they are a descendent of a Confederate veteran. Financial need, scholastic achievement, and character are considered. Deadline: February 15th.

American Legion Scholarships



Education Exchange College Grant Program

Recipients must be college bound seniors who are selected based on exceptional scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities qualities of character and leadership, essay responses and financial need. Pick up an application at your local credit union. Open January to March each year.

Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship

The American Road and transportation Builders Association is sponsoring scholarships of up to assist the children of highway construction workers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

Buick Achievers Scholarship

Students planning to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study with an interest in the automotive or related industries should apply.

Florida Swimming Pool Association Merit Scholarship Award

Applicants must be dependents of employees of a Florida Swimming Pool Association member firm which is located in the State of Florida. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Holocaust Remembrance Project

Any high school student may submit an essay of no more than 1200 words, analyzing why it is vital to remember and pass to a new generation the history and lessons of the Holocaust.

The Will to Win Asthma Scholarship

Scholarships will be given to students with asthma who have achieved a level of excellence in each of five categories: Performing Arts; Visual Arts; Community Service; Athletics; and Science. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Deadline: April 30th.

JCI Senators of Florida Foundation, Inc. Scholarship



Wendy’s High School Heisman



National Co-Op Scholarship Program (WACE, Inc.)

Will award merit scholarships to high school seniors who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of their Partner institutions. Deadline February 15, 2016.

Sussle Scholarship

Now offering a $1,000 monthly scholarship that will repeat every month. Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. .

SportQuest Scholarship Program

Scholarships available to Christian Student Athletes. Deadline February 1, 2015.

PassAssured (Pharmacy Technician Training Program, PTTP)



FSU Scholarship

Florida State University Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship

50 hours of volunteer service within last 12 months. Deadline Dec 30.

Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship

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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship



Deadline Feb. 1.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

. Deadline Jan. 9, 2014

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition

Deadline: December 1, 2014.

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS (added 11-11-14)

The University of Florida Lombardi Scholarship Program

Must be accepted to UF, at or near the top of their class. $2700 stipend per semester. Postmark deadline, January 20, 2015.

Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarship

The scholarship is targeted to Florida high school seniors that are members of a separated household. children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/

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