Prize: $4,000 or $1,000
-must be accepted for admission in degree seeking status at a four-year accredited university (if not accepted then award contingent upon receipt of acceptance for Fall, 2020)
-must have a 2.5 GPA or greater
-must be a US citizen
-must believe in the existence of god
-must have high standards of duty in civil, moral, and religious areas of life
-must not advocate the overthrow of federal, state or local government by force or violence
-must never h…
Prize: $1,000
-must be enrolling as a full time student at an accredited US college or University
-domestic, international, online and undocumented students are welcome to apply
-applicants must submit an 800-1000 wd essay about their sleep health and the impact it’s had on their education (quote research from recent studies in this field & explain what resources are available to help reduce poor sleep health)
Apply here:
Prize: $1,000
-be a an African-American female living in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, or Polk counties
-be a graduating senior w/ plans to attend an accredited institution of higher education
-have an unweighted GPA of a 3.o or higher
-completed a minimum of 40 community service hours
-write an essay (250-500 wds)…see scholarship app for topic
Click here to view scholarship application.
Prize: Award
-must be a female who volunteers in your school or community
-must have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it
-must have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer
-must be between the ages of 14 and 17
Click here to view scholarship application.
Prize: $1,000
-parent or guardian must be a resident of the greater Brandon area (Fishhawk subdivision to the south, Interstate 4 to the north, Turkey Creek Road to the east, and US HWY 301 to the west)
-must have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA
-must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year accredited college or University
-award will be made without regard to financial need
Click here to view scholarship.
Prize:
Full ride (tuition room, board, & expenses for 4 years of undergraduate study)
-must intend to enroll in full-time at an accredited US college or University as an undergraduate in fall 2021
-must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
-cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee or trustee of the Coolidge Scholars Program of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
-winners are chosen based on academic excellence (primary), interest in public…
Prize:
Up to $25,000 for self & $25,000 for a nonprofit that the student will work with to make their community service initiative a reality
-must have a passion for volunteerism w/ an idea for a community service initiative that would improve our community
-must live in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, or Sarasota
-must complete a publicity release as a condition to selection
-must submit the required information regarding the organization to which he…
Prize: $1,000
-must be Florida residents and attend school in Florida
-must submit a 500 word essay (essay must address one of the three topics outlined in the official context rules (you can view them from the website)
-must submit a letter of recommendation attesting to the contestant’s good moral character
Apply here:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Education/Agricultural-History-Award-Competition
10/22/19 (Tuesday)
7:00pm
Bloomingdale Media Center
Thousands of dollars being given out throughout the year! It's easy to enter....come find out how. You can enter and win multiple times.
The Heisman High School Scholarship awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5000 to high school seniors who have a minimum weighted GPA of at least 3.0, who participate in at least one high school sport, and who are leaders in school and in the community. Applications must be submitted no later than 6 pm on October 29th, 2019. Click here for more information and to apply.
The University of Florida is accepting applications for their Lombardi and Stamps Scholarship program. Scholarship recipients are awarded a stipend of $2700 each semester for up to 8 semesters. The scholarship application and nomination material must be received by November 12th. Applicants must be accepted to the University of Florida and to the UF Honors Program. For more information and to apply, click here.
American College Foundation presents the:
Visionary Scholarship
Top Award: $5,000 (5 additional winner at $1,000 a piece)
Apply here:
americancollegefoundation.org
Essay contest open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicants should submit an essay of between 700 and 1000 words where they describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. Awards range from $100 - $10,000. Essays must be submitted no later than January 17th, 2020. Click here for more information, to register, and to submit your essay.
$1,500 (2 winners)
Qualifications:
-must be a senior
-must be a student-caregiver (a student who is caring for an adult relative)
-must be planning to attend a four-year university, state college, or community college
What do you need to do?
Submit either a 1,500-word essay or a two-minute video addressing the following questions:
1. Who are you caring for and how are you involved as their caregiver?
2. How has your role as a caregiver influenced the decision for y…
$1,000 (multiple winners)
Qualifications:
-must be a senior
-must be planning to attend a four-year university, state college, community college, or tech school next school year
What do you need to do?
The Zebra wants to see your favorite road trip destination(s) in your state - from your perspective (it can be a virtual tour, a narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, or an illustrated map of the best roadside attractions along the way).
1. Create a video
2. Po…
-$2,500 (2 of them)
-must be seeking a degree in environmentally related fields of study
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher
-financial need
-2 letters of reference
View scholarship here.
-be a high school senior graduating in Spring (May/June) of 2019, from a Hillsborough County public or private school
-be admitted to a four-year college or University for the fall of 2019
-be of Italian descent – this is interpreted as having a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who was born in Italy
-3.5 unweighted GPA
-Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien
-Winner will be asked to submit a written acceptance letter of the scholarship award and submi…
-scholarship is for students with disabilities who will attend one of the 12 State Universities
-Florida resident
-complete application
Must meet academic requirements
-provide documentation of the nature and/or extent of disability
-must have submitted a FAFSA by March 1st
-3 letters of reference addressing your academic success and potential
-official transcripts with a 2.0 GPA
-provide a personal statement pertaining to your achievements, activities, career goals, and …
-scholarship is for children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida
-UPS employee must have resided in Florida for at least the last 12 months
-If the UPS employee is not retired, they must be a CURRENT employee at UPS
Find scholarship application here:
www.jsf.bz
-Go to the Scholarships Application tab at the top right of their home page
-scholarship is for “the determined average student”
-maintained a B-C average
-participation in community and school activities
Scholarship appication can be found here:
www.brandonelks.org
-Go to the BLOE section…there you will find a section entitled BLOE scholarship
-log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area
-scholarship will be awarded via randon drawing
-winners will be announced in May
Find scholarship application here:
www.student-view.com
-official high shool transcript
-proof of financial need using one of the forms indicated
-a copy of your SAT or ACT test scores
-a 750-word essay on one of the indicated subjects
-scholarship checklist
-scholarship application (4 pages)
Click here to view scholarship.
-community service
-college goals
-500 word essay on most rewarding volunteer experience (NOT about Relay For Life)
-2 letters of rec
Click here to view scholarship application.
Award: $1,000-$5,000
-US citizen
-Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas county resident
-preference given to middle income families
-3.0 weighted GPA
-finalists interviewed
-selection criteria: 25% for the ability to follow directions, 25% for the students’ academic profile, 50% for the interview
Find scholarship application here:
www.rightfitfoundation.org
Award: $500-$1000
-graduating from school in Florida
-open to students of all faiths and races
-entering college full time
-3.0 GPA w/ official high school transcript attached
-two (1 page…no longer) letters of recommendation from teachers of core subjects
-guidance counselor statement page
-typed, one-page, single-spaced essay stating why you should be awarded a scholarship & why you plan to further your studies at a college or University
Click here to view…
Click here to view all posted scholarships in an word document arranged by due date.
LOCAL scholarships are highlighted in YELLOW! Start with those first, as you have a better chance because the applicant pool is smaller.
