-$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.
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Seniors! Festa Italiana Tampa Scholarship DUE: 3/15/19!
-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…
Seniors! Johnson Scholarship Foundation Disabilities Scholarship DUE: 4/15/19!
-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 …
Seniors! Johnson Scholarship Foundation UPS Scholarship DUE: 4/1/19!
-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
12th graders! Brandon Ladies of Elks Scholarship DUE: 3/30/19!
-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
Seniors! Student-View Scholarship Program DUE: 4/22/19!
-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
12th Graders! La Nuova Sicilia Unita Lodge #1251 Scholarship DUE: 3/31/19!
-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.
12th grade girls w/ community service: GFWC Sandy Waldron Scholarship App DUE: March 1st!
-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.
9-12 graders! Right Fit Foundation DUE: 4/30/18!
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
Seniors! American Muslim Alliance of Florida Inc. Scholarship DUE: 4/1/19!
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…
Seniors! Community Action Board Scholarship DUE: 3/29/19!
Award: scholarships up to $5,000
-must be at least 16 and a senior
-household income must be at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as required by Community Services Block Grant (see chart in application)
-reside in Hillsborough county
-2.5 GPA
-recommendation form (in application)
-college enrollment or acceptance letter
-2 full paged, typed essay addressing 6 questions (essay criteria in application)
-official school transcripts
Photo/talent…
Seniors! Buckhorn Scholarship DUE: 3/1/19!
Award: $500
-current resident in the Buckhorn subdivision
-75 csh
-3.0 unweighted GPA
-1 letter of recommendation (non-family member)
-permanent record summary (ask Mrs. Bass in guidance)
-copy of photo ID showing home address
-community service verification form (in application)
-500-word essay describing your future career plans (double spaced)
Click here to view scholarship application.
Seniors! The James (Coach) Day Scholarship DUE: 2/1/19!
Award: $1,000
-track and field active team member
-must participate in a scheduled event at the Bob Hayes Track Meet
-2.0 unweighted GPA
-official high school transcripts
-essay of no more than 250 words describing how your experience in track and field will help you achieve your career goals
-2 letters of recommendation
-list of community service and extra-curricular activities
-verification letter from track and field coach
Find scholarship application he…
Seniors! Military Family Support Trust Scholarship DUE: 2/1/19!
Award: Eighteen 4-yr scholarships
-military eligibility: students parent, guardian, grand or great grandparent must meet criteria (see application eligibility section)
-3.0 unweighted GPA
-1000 on SAT or 21 on ACT
-must demonstrate superior leadership skills in school and/or community activities
-must possess moral and character attributes worthy of scholarship candidates
-official high school transcripts
-SAT and/or ACT score sheets
Recommendation letters: 1-3 from…
9-12 graders! 10 Words or Less Scholarship DUE: 1/31/19!
Award: $500
-Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see. Your comment should answer the question: “In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship.”
-“Like” their Facebook page
Find scholarship instructions here:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10
Juniors! Coolidge Scholarship DUE: 1/23/19!
Award: $1,000-full ride for 4 years
-juniors planning to enroll in college in the fall of 2020
-primarily: academic excellence
-secondary: an interest in public policy, an appreciation for & understanding of the values President Coolidge championed, as well as humility & service
Find scholarship application here:
coolidgescholars.org
9-12 graders! NSU Holocaust Reflection Contest DUE: 1/21/19!
Award: $250-$1,000
-read & review documented survivor testimonials (accessible on their website)
-Identify a single testimonial that inspires you
-reflect on this piece of history, what it means to you, and how you can apply this insight in making your own daily life choices
-create an original piece that reflects how the Holocaust testimonial you’ve studied has affected you personally
-each student can submit one entry in one or more of the 3 categories: essay or poem, visual a…
9-12 graders! John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest DUE: 1/18/19
Award: $100-$10,000
-students must register online
-write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage
-700-1000 word count, not including the bibliography which must have at least 5 varied reliable sources
-see more essay specifics online
Find scholarship application here:
jfklibrary.org/essaycontest
Seniors! University of Michigan Geisinger Scholarship DUE: 1/18/19
Award: $20,000 annually (4 years or bachelors degree)
-must be accepted at the University of Michigan & pursuing an undergraduate degree program in engineering
-non-Michigan resident student
-one-page personal essay based on what you hope to accomplish with a college education in engineering
Find scholarship application here:
http://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/
Seniors! Communtiy Roundtable scholarship DUE: 1/18/19
Amount: $1,000
-parent or guardian must be a resident of the greater Brandon area
-proof of residency
-3.0 weighted GPA
-no regard for financial need
-must provide college enrollment or acceptance letter
-will be chosen based on: community service, extra-curricular activities, academics, & letter of reference
-250-word essay – How has your involvement in community service inspired you?
-community service time sheet (a copy of your student summary from Mrs. Bass)
-off…
9th-12th graders!!! OppU Achievers Scholarship! DUE: 6/30/18!
-Amount: $2500
-Short essay required
-9th-12th grader w/ at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA
-Apply here:
https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
Seniors!!! Festa Italiana Scholarship DUE 3/13/18!!!
Festa Italiana Committee, in honor of Nelson Italiano, is offering a $5,000 scholarship to graduating Hillsborough county seniors. The Festa Italiana Tampa Scholarship is open to any senior that is a United States citizen, has a 3.5 unweighted GPA, and is of Italian descent (this is interpreted as having one or more parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was born in Italy). As part of the application, applicants must obtain a guidance counselor signature and write a 500 word (max) essay…
Seniors!!! The Zebra “Show Off Your Stripes” 2018 Scholarship DUE: 5/31/18
The Zebra, the leading car insurance marketplace in the US, is offering a $1000 scholarship to graduating seniors. Applicants have the option to create an original video not exceeding two minutes (must be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo) or create a three-(3) photo album (must be posted on Instagram or Facebook and must tag The Zebra (@TheZebraCo). It should be about you and your best friend, your grandma, your neighbor – it’s totally up to you. Tell them what different things you like about each …