Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are highlighted in blue. Submit a request for a transcript from Ms. Smith at least three days prior to the due date. January

Florida State Elks Association Hope Scholarship-$3,000 to $10,000 scholarships. Seniors who are Florida residents and U. S. citizens are eligible. Scholarship targets students who have maintained a 2.3-3.3/4.0 GPA (and are not in the top 10% of graduating class), have demonstrated financial need, and leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship. Consideration also given to students who help support family through employment. Must complete application, write essay, and provide parental financial information, copy of 2018 IRS Form 1040/1040A, ACT/SAT scores, official transcript, letters of recommendation, counselor report, and exhibits. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/10/2020

Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship Awards-Regional and national scholarships from $500 to $5,000, and an all-expense paid weekend to Bucks County, PA for awards ceremony. Seniors planning careers of service in the United States local, state, or federal government are eligible. Must complete application (cover page), write essay of 300 words or less, and provide letter of recommendation, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, r?sum?, and other documentation. Need three copies of each. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Postmarked by 1/15/2020

The James H. Davis Memorial Scholarship-Renewable scholarships. Seniors planning to attend a community college, college or university in the state of Florida and enrolling in a horticulture program or related field with the intent to graduate in that field are eligible. Scholarships based on financial need, ability to maintain 2.0 GPA, and full-time enrollment. Must complete application, write essay, and provide two letters of recommendation and transcript. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/15/2020

Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships-Local, regional, and national awards from $500 to $1,000. Seniors who are U. S. citizens or legal residents and planning to attend U. S. universities are eligible. Must complete application and write 550 words or less essay explaining career, academic and/or vocational goals. Essays judged on content and grammar, organization and craftsmanship. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Application period 9/15/2019-1/15/2020, 11:59 p.m. CST Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships-National $2,500 scholarships. Seniors who are U. S. citizens or legal residents and Mensa members or IRS dependents of American Mensa members are eligible. Must complete application and write 550 words or less essay. Emphasis on goal statement that includes specific information on experience or steps taken toward goal, persuasiveness (e.g., how past achievements/experiences and future planning increase the probability of reaching goal), why think will succeed, and also on grammar, spelling and punctuation. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Application period 9/15/20191/15/2020, 11:59 p.m. CST

Southern Methodist University Hunt Leadership Scholars Program-Approximately 20-25 scholarships of $43,000 per year for four years. To be eligible must be seniors who rank in the top 25% of class, exhibit extraordinary leadership, have SAT of 1330 or ACT of 29, and have completed strong college prep curriculum. Must submit application for admission to SMU, online Hunt Leadership Scholarship application, letters of recommendation, essay, and YouTube video statement. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/15/2020 J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship-Stetson University-Two full tuition, fees, books, on-campus housing and board for four years. Seniors with a 3.5/4.0 GPA and have ACT of 30 or SAT-R of 1350 are eligible. Must apply for admission, complete scholarship application, write essay, and provide two-four references, official transcript, and nomination form. Up to two FWBHS students may be nominated. Finalists will attend all-expenses-paid interview weekend. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/15/2020

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The Coolidge Scholarship-Full-ride scholarship, including tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. Juniors are eligible if: are U. S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have distinguished academic record, are interested in public policy, and display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others. Must create account, complete application, write essays, and provide two letters of reference. Finalists are interviewed. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/16/2020, 5:00 p.m. EST John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest-1st Place-$10,000 prize; 2nd Place $3,000 cash award; five finalists-$1,000 each; and eight semi-finalists $100 each. Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible. Must register online, write an original essay of 700-1,000 words describing act of political courage by a U. S. elected official that occurred during or after 1917, and cite at least five sources. For more information, registration, and submission go to . Due Date: 1/17/2020

Anne Ford Scholarship-$2,500 a year, renewable for three more years. To be eligible must be seniors who are U. S. citizens with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD, have at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, plan to be enrolled in full-time bachelor's degree program, and have financial need. Must complete application and provide personal statement, transcript, three letters of recommendation, financial statement, test scores, and proof of LD and/or ADHD. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/17/2020 Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship-$2,500. To be eligible must be seniors who are U. S. citizens with documented learning disabilities and financial need and who plan to be enrolled in two-year community college, vocational or specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall. Must complete application and provide transcript, three letters of recommendation, financial statement, and proof of LD. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/17/2020 C-Span's Student Cam 2020-150 student and 50 teacher prizes, totaling $100,000 in cash. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible and may work individually or in groups of up to three. Must produce a five-six minute video documentary using C-SPAN programming focusing on the topic "'What's Your Vision in 2020?' Explore the issue you most want presidential candidates to address during the campaign." For more information and entry forms go to . Due Date: 1/20/2020

Holocaust Reflection Contest-Three high school first place awards-$1,000 each; $500 to each winning student's teacher; $500 to each winning student's school; three second place awards of $250 each. High school and middle school students are eligible. Students must create original essay or poem, visual art piece, or short film that reflects this piece of history, its personal meaning, and how it may impact personal future. Submit entry using online application, and provide Release Form. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/20/2020 APIA Scholarship Program-Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. To be eligible seniors must be: of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the fall of 2020; and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Must register, complete application, provide one letter of recommendation online, submit FAFSA, and write essays. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/22/2020, 5:00 p.m. EST JCI Senators Foundation of Florida Scholarship-One $1,000 scholarship based on academic performance and financial need; two $500-$1,000 scholarships based on academic performance; those two applications will be forwarded to the U. S. JCI Senate Foundation for an additional $1,000 scholarship. Seniors who are U. S. citizens, Florida residents, and graduating from a Florida high school are eligible. Must complete application, write personal statement of no more than 300 words; and provide up to 3 references, supporting documentation, and a transcript. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship application postmarked by 1/24/2020 Prestige College Scholarships-Three non-ambassador and three Model Ambassador $1,000 scholarships. Seniors (class of 2020) who have been photographed by Prestige Portraits for senior pictures are eligible. Must complete application form and write a one-page (600 word maximum) formal essay on "Tell us what senior year means to you and how you've used your Prestige Portraits to celebrate your achievements." For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/30/2020

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2020 Spirit of Anne Frank Awards-$1,000-$5,000. To be eligible must be seniors who plan to attend a four-year college in fall of 2020 and have proven themselves exceptional leaders in combating intolerance, prejudice and injustice in their schools and communities. Must create account, complete application, write essay of 1,000 words, and provide two letters of recommendation and Terms and Conditions page. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/31/2020

Courageous Persuaders Video Competition-Multiple awards from $250-$3,000. High school students can either enter individually or in teams. Must create and enter 30-second commercial to warn middle school students about dangers of underage drinking or dangers of texting and driving; and provide entry form, consent form, and works cited page. For more information and forms go to . Due Date: 1/31/2020 Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards-Up to 300 $4,000 scholarships. Seniors who are children or grandchildren of duespaying Elks members are eligible. (Became members on or before 4/01/2017 and paid dues through 3/31/2020.) Based on Elks' core values of knowledge, charity, community, and integrity. Must complete application online and provide transcript and ACT/SAT test scores. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 1/31/2020, 11:59 a.m. CT

Unigo I Have a Dream Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and will enroll no later than fall of 2026 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in 250 words or less to "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." For more information, go to . Due Date: 1/31/2020

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Will McLean Foundation Scholarship-$3,000. Seniors who are Florida residents, attending a Florida school, and have skills and interests that are musically or technically oriented and related to Florida Folk Music, Florida Folk History, and/or production of materials related to Florida Folklore. Must complete application, write narrative of goals and objectives, and provide transcript and any supporting documents and materials that will enhance application. See Ms. Smith for applications. Due Date: 2/01/2020 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships-Typically sixty scholarships up to $30,000 over four years. Seniors who are U. S. citizens planning to attend four-year college/university who show leadership potential and demonstrate financial need and dedication to community are eligible. Must create account, complete application and FAFSA, write essays, and provide letter of recommendation, ACT/SAT scores (at least ACT 21, SAT 1,000 on Math and Critical Reading), photo, and transcript, if interview. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/01/2020, 5:00 p.m. ET Arts for Life! Scholarships-Twenty-five $1,000 scholarships. Florida seniors who demonstrate academic and artistic excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music, or visual arts are eligible. Must complete application, write essay, and submit portfolio of work in creative writing, dance, drama, music, or visual art. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/03/2020 Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship-$500-$5,000 a year, renewable. Seniors are eligible if have a 3.0 GPA, are U. S. citizens or permanent residents, and did not participate as a student- athlete this academic year and will not participate as a studentathlete in intercollegiate athletics during the coming academic year. Awards based on academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need. Must create account and complete application. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/06/2020, 11:59 p.m. PT

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship-Two $1,500 scholarships for Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton students. Seniors planning to attend college who are in good academic standing are eligible. Preference will be given to those seeking career in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, horticulture, veterinary medicine, or similar fields. Must complete application, write essay, and provide official transcript, letter of recommendation, and resume. For more information and applications go to farmcredit- or see Ms. Smith. Due Date: 2/07/2020, 9:00 p.m. CST

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Okaloosa County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship & Awards Program-Multiple $1,000 scholarships. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who plan to attend a post-secondary school in the 2019-2020 academic school year are eligible. Must complete application, write 500-word essay (have someone proofread), and provide official transcript, sealed letter of recommendation, and a wallet-sized photo. Based on academics, leadership, essay responses and volunteer/work experiences. For more information and applications go to fwb/scholarship. Due Date: Postmarked by 2/10/2020 Corvais Foundation Scholarship-Four-year up to $50,000 scholarship. Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who are planning to attend an accredited four-year institution and whose parent is an active-duty service member stationed at specific installations, including Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, are eligible. Must create account and complete application. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/14/2020

Florida Engineering Society High School Graduate Scholarship-Six $3,000 scholarships; Chapters may also award scholarships. Seniors with a 3.5/4.0 GPA who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents and are planning to enroll in an EACABET accredited engineering program are eligible. Must complete application and provide Certification Sheet, official transcripts and IB, AICE, and AP test scores. Application materials must be submitted to Monica Autrey at Destin Water Users on a flash/jump drive. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Postmarked by 2/14/2020 or hand delivered to Monica Autrey, PE at Destin Water Users, Inc.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Multiple Scholarships--(Includes the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship-Two $5,000 scholarships, renewable). Seniors who are U. S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U. S. are eligible. Must complete application; write essay on career objectives in 1,000 words or less; and provide official transcript, two-four letters of recommendation, list of extracurricular activities, photocopy of U. S. citizenship, financial need form (if required). A separate application must be submitted for each scholarship. Besides The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship, there are others available for students planning to study American history, history, horticulture, nursing, music, and occupational or physical therapy. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/15/2020, Midnight ET

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarships-$4,000. Native American seniors with a 3.25/4.0 GPA and in financial need are eligible. Awards based on financial need and academic achievement. Must complete application and provide official transcript, three letters of recommendation, proof of American Indian blood, and letter giving family history, financial status, and education objectives. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/15/2020, Midnight ET

Eighteenth Annual National Co-op Scholarship Program-Seniors who have a 3.5/4.0 GPA and plan to attend one of the WACE Partner Institutions (Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University of Cincinnati, the University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology). Must be accepted to WACE Partner Institution, complete application, and write 200 word essay. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Postmarked by 2/15/2020; deadline exceptions for Clarkson University, Drexel University, and SUNY Oswego can be found at .

Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship Program-$1,000. Seniors who are legal residents in a community served by Mediacom and who have been accepted by a qualified post-secondary institution are eligible. Award based on academic achievement, leadership, self-reliance, initiative and creative ability, and participation in school and community activities. Must complete application, write 500 word essay, and provide official transcript and two references. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Postmarked on or before 2/15/2020

Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship Program-Five $5,000 scholarships. Seniors with a 2.5/4.0 GPA who are U. S. citizens or permanent legal residents are eligible. Must complete application, write essays about how you will use education to support flavorful future and what inspires you to have confidence in yourself, and create a 3 minute or less video showing who you are. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/15/2020

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SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) Challenge-Three winners from each challenge-1st Place-$4,000, renewable; 2nd Place-$3,000, renewable; 3rd Place-$2,000, renewable. Seniors and juniors are eligible to compete for scholarships. Must complete an application for admission and submit work in the SCAD Challenge categories in SlideRoom. May enter work in multiple categories. For more information, go to . Due Date: 2/17/2020, 5:30 p.m. ET Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest-First Prize-$2,500; Second Prize-$1,000; Ten Finalists-$200 each; Twenty-five Semifinalists-$100; Fifty Honorable Mentions-$50 each. Students ages 12-18 are eligible. Must watch Contest Video, do additional research, write 500-1,000 word essay on topic of income inequality, and cite sources. For more information, go to . Due Date: 2/17/2020, 11:59 p.m. ET 30th Annual High School Poster Contest-First Place-$1,000; Second Place-$500; Third Place-$250; Up to five Honorable Mentions-$100 each. High school students are eligible. Must complete entry form and create 16x20 poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference". Judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit. For more information, go to . Due Date: Postmarked by 2/18/2020 Simon Youth Community Scholarship-$1,500 awarded at each Simon Center (Mall); regional Awards of Excellence are renewable. Seniors who are U. S. residents attending school and living in a Simon community and planning to enroll as fulltime students at an accredited two- or four-year college/university or vocational/technical school are eligible. Based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, letter of recommendation, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement. Must register and complete application. For more information and applications go . Due Date: 2/19/2020 The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship-One $10,000 and two $5,000 scholarships. Seniors who have shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world though 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 in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: Postmarked on or before 2/20/2020

Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest-High School-First Prize-$2,500; Second Prize-$1,000; Ten Finalists-$200 each (among college and high school entries). Students ages 14-23 are eligible. Must watch Contest Video, do additional research, and create 1-3 minute video on topic of income inequality, and check facts. For more information, go to . Due Date: 2/20/2020, 11:59 p.m. ET

Scholarships for Military Children-Minimum of one $2,000 scholarship at every commissary where qualified applications received. Seniors with a 3.0/4.0 GPA who are sons/daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college/university are eligible. Applicant must possess the U.S. Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card and enter the 11 digit "benefits number" shown on the reverse of the card into the application. Must create account, complete application, write essay, and provide transcript. For more information and applications go to . Due Date: 2/24/2020, 11:59 p.m. PST

Heroes' Legacy Scholarship-Seniors are eligible if they are dependent unmarried children of active duty personnel, Reserve/Guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty and have one parent who has died or become disabled while on active duty since 9/11/2001; have a 3.0/4.0 GPA; plan to enroll in a fulltime undergraduate degree program; possess a DD Form 1173 (United States Uniformed Services Identification Card), or a DD Form 2765 (DoD/Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege card); and qualify using the DEERS database. Must complete application, write essay, and provide transcript and FWBHS high school code (100-532). For more information, requirements, and applications go to . Due Date: 2/24/2020, 11:59 p.m. PST

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