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Florida Scholarships

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: March 31, 2021

Description

The Allamanda Garden Club of North Port, Inc believes in supporting education because today’s students will be the leaders of tomorrow in ensuring the preservation of the natural resources on the planet Earth. Allamanda Garden Club scholarships are awarded to college juniors or seniors in an undergraduate program, as well as graduate or doctoral students. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: February 24, 2022

Description

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation offers the Allen B. and Elizabeth W. Shevach Scholarship Fund for deserving students who graduate from high schools located in Lee County, Florida. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: January 11, 2022

Description

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation offers the  Anne M. Fassett Memorial Scholarship Fund for post-high school educational opportunities at a university, community college, or technical school for those with a physical disability requiring the use of a wheelchair. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $500

Deadline: October 16, 2021

Description

The Dr. Antonio Jorge Foundation, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization, in consultation with the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council of Miami-Dade County (AJSEDC), is proud to offer the Dr. Antonio Jorge Political Economy Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to memorialize Dr. Jorge's life and to promote his ideals: a better society for all, education, and international cooperation.  Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2022

Description

Arts for Life! recognizes the creativity and artistic talents of high school students throughout Florida. Annually, Arts for Life! awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 Florida high school seniors who demonstrate academic and artistic excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or the visual arts. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: February 15, 2022

Description

This award honors Jerry Baker’s impact at Airgas and the welding industry in general. Jerry showed a great passion for the distribution business and earned the respect of colleagues and customers alike. The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: February 19, 2022

Description

Terry Jarvis was an exemplary employee in the Birmingham, Alabama area who helped to make Airgas what it is today. Terry worked for Airgas South for eleven years. He started with Airgas as a truck driver and through a series of promotions became the Assistant Branch Manager in the Pelham, Alabama store. Terry was a well-respected, well-liked associate who was dedicated to Airgas. The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: March 1, 2022

Description

William B. Howell would be very pleased to support the American Welding Society's education initiative through his scholarship. Mr. Howell believed in helping people who were willing to help themselves. The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: Varies

Deadline: July 31, 2021

Description

Sarasota Film Society offers Barbara's Caras Memorial Scholarship for Film Studies. Barbara Caras dedicated many years to promoting quality film entertainment. This Scholarship is established in her memory to assist students majoring in film in our local community. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $15,000

Deadline: March 19, 2022

Description

BIG ARTS is once again offering its Classical Music Scholarship for those students who have professional goals to pursue training in classical music instruments, including piano. This scholarship may be awarded to up to three students annually, in the amounts of $15,000 (first prize), $10,000 (second) and $5,000 (third). Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 26, 2022

Description

BIG ARTS is offering its Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship Award Program to high school seniors who are planning to study the arts or to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program. Scholarships are available to students who have professional goals to pursue visual arts, music, dance, theater, literary arts or film. The purpose of the award program is to encourage artistic development in students. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: February 15, 2022

Description

Scholarships from this fund will be awarded annually to third or fourth year undergraduate, masters, or doctoral students who exhibit need and are interested in pursuing degrees in business, chemistry, civil engineering, construction management, marketing or sales. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 15, 2022

Description

The Brian Neal McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016 by Brian's family and friends to financially assist a young man or woman entering the sales or customer service profession. Brian learned the value and rewards of providing exemplary service in a caring manner from some top of the industry companies like: Delta Air Lines, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, and CarMax. Although Brian's work-life was just a little over two decades, he became well known for his ability to create an atmosphere of respect and professionalism when dealing with his clients, customers, and co-workers. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: March 8, 2022

Description

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities. High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Description

The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing and undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Description

The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Performing Arts Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing and undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Description

The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Spouses Virtual Arts Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing and undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 23, 2021

Description

The Central Florida Jazz Society offers the CFJS Scholarship competition, which is for amateur jazz musicians who are high school seniors or students in the first 3 years of college. A primary requisite is that the applicants are interested in furthering their studies in jazz music.  Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $4,800

Deadline: July 16, 2021

Description

The College Fund provides funds to supplement the college scholarships of qualified students.  Grants are $1,200 per school year ($600 per semester) until the student receives a maximum of $4,800 or graduates with a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first; however, retention in the program is dependent upon a review of student grades, course load, and financial need after each semester. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: Varies

Deadline: January 2, 2022

Description

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties provided scholarships for 125 inspiring local students attend college by awarding a record amount of $1,224,097. This year’s scholarship program is particularly vital for many outstanding students from Palm Beach and Martin counties. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.  

Amount: $500

Deadline: April 23, 2021

Description

Since 1984, the Guild has awarded over $64,000 in scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing further education in the arts and craft-related fields. The scholarship program is open to seniors from Coral Springs high schools, seniors who live in Coral Springs, and children of members who are seniors at other high schools. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: May 9, 2021

Description

The Corvias Foundation offers the Corvias Foundation Scholarship for Spouses of Actives-duty Service Members. This scholarship offers much-needed flexibility for scholars who juggle the demands of military life while supporting their household and pursuing their career aspirations. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: August 1, 2021

Description

Deivery Harris was a lifelong educator and a champion of educational justice who believed in empowering, inspiring, and supporting African American students. Scholarships in the amount of $1000 are available to EMPOWER African-American students from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: Varies

Description

The DyBaseball USA offers the Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship to boys or Majors of age 13 and up. The Dixie Softball Inc. also has a scholarship program for girls who did not play Dixie Youth or Dixie Boys or Majors Baseball. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: March 28, 2022

Description

Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholarship is a Last Dollar scholarship.  Students must access all other potential sources of financial aid first. The scholarship will cover tuition and room & board expenses that are not already covered by other financial aid, up to $10k per year, per student. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: Varies

Description

The Edmond Amateis Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate with financial need falling with income eligibility guidelines as determined for reduced lunch by USDA. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The scholarship will have a two-term distribution with completion of 12 credit hours required for second-term funding. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $7,500

Deadline: March 1, 2022

Description

The electronic security industry works intimately with the public safety sector, and appreciates the contribution that police, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs offer to the communities. To show the appreciation, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) offers the ESA Youth Scholarship, which was developed to provide college scholarships to their deserving children. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15, 2021

Description

First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC), along with some donors, awards promising Hispanic students scholarships to continue their education. Please visit the website of the scholarship provider for more information.

Amount: $500

Deadline: Varies

Description

The Florida Fire Chiefs' Association (FFCA) offers every year the Firefighter/EMS Scholarship to assist fire and emergency services personnel in reaching a higher level of performance through participation in professional development and educational programs sponsored by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: August 31, 2021

Description

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a merit award based on high school academic achievement. Students may receive either the Florida Academic Scholars Award or Florida Medallion Scholars Award at the University of Central Florida. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Description

The First Generation Matching Grant Program is a need-based financial aid program supported with both institutional and state funding. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 19, 2022

Description

The Florida Futures Project is a first of its kind statewide scholarship competition that invites high school seniors to craft solutions to large-scale challenges facing the Sunshine State. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 14, 2021

Description

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is committed to the future of sustainable construction in Florida and as such will award three (3) $1,000 scholarships to higher education students. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: January 20, 2022

Description

The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) offers a wide variety of scholarships for high seniors, teachers. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Description

The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: February 28, 2022

Description

Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a charitable organization whose purpose is to make the dream of college a reality for eligible students who are dependents and descendants of an individual who has been injured or killed in the course and scope of their employment and who received benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law. In addition, dependents of individuals whose primary employment is connected with the operation and/or administration of this same law are also eligible to receive scholarships. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

The National FFA Organization offers the Ford Built Tough - $1,000 Scholarship program to support students across the nation. At a cost of $500 to the dealer and $635 to Ford corporate, Ford will match a total of 500 scholarships that will be awarded in the name of the partnering dealer. Each dealer has the opportunity to sponsor as many $1,000 dollar scholarships as they choose. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Description

Deadline: January 14, 2022

Amount: $1,000

Amount: $2, 700

Deadline: January 11, 2022

Description

The G. Napier and Ellen T. Wilson Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide annual scholarship awards to the outstanding senior high school volunteer at both the Aspinwall and the Highland Park facilities of the Veterans Administration Hospital. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: November 30, 2021

Description

The Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship consists of a one-time gift of $2,500 that is given out to four senior student-athletes for use at any accredited University or Community College. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $12,500

Deadline: February 1, 2022

Description

The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s mission is to help hard working students in South  Florida to graduate from college by providing financial aid and wrap-around support services. Our goal is to ensure that no student is deprived of an education because of a shortage of funds or a lack of support. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $500

Deadline: Varies

Description

Hollywood Hill Civic Associattion offers yearly $500 in scholarship to outstanding high school students. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: $9,400

Deadline: February 10, 2022

Description

The U.S. Navy offers the Howard P. & Magdalen K. Breitenbach Scholarship, which is for a student who was either a service member of the United States Navy or is a child/grandchild of a service member who was in the United States Navy, and is in need of financial assistance. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: January 31, 2022

Description

InspirASIAN makes a difference in the community by supporting graduating high school seniors with their college education through the scholarship awards. InspirASIAN awards national scholarships to students residing in any state with a participating local InspirASIAN chapter. All students who apply will be considered for the national scholarships awards. Students who are not awarded national scholarships will be considered for state scholarships if offered by local InspirASIAN chapters. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $11,000

Deadline: November 1, 2021

Description

IU Bloomington is committed to making merit scholarship opportunities available to students who qualify, whether they apply with or without test scores. IU Academic Scholarships are awarded based on high performance in academic coursework, and test scores are not considered in the initial awarding of these merit scholarships. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: February 10, 2022

Description

The Jane H. Berktold Scholarship program is used to fund a scholarship to graduates of Lee County High Schools who are bright students who may be in need of financial assistance.  Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 21, 2022

Description

The City of Jacksonville Florida offers the Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship in memory of Jesse B. Smith who was a longtime point man for Jacksonville's economic development initiatives under four mayors. Jesse was a key organizer of many of the city's efforts to attract new businesses and was very successful in obtaining state and federal assistance. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $20,000

Deadline: February 24, 2022

Description

The Florida Community offers the John M. & Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship to help numerous students in achieving their dreams. This scholarship is aimed at High School Seniors with financial needs and the amount offered is $5,000. It is a renewable scholarship for up to 4 years if the student remains eligible for it. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: April 1, 2022

Description

This award is available to Florida high school seniors and incoming graduate students who are of Hispanic descent and enroll at a participating Florida institution. Students must have an unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: May 31, 2022

Description

The Kantner Foundation was established in 1987 by Woodrow A. Kantner, a self-made real estate developer and investor from Martin County, Florida, to carry out his twin objectives of providing scholarships to like-minded high school students and advancing the free enterprise system. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 15, 2022

Description

The Vanese Agape Family Service & Learning Center (VAFSLC) offers the Keisha Boden Scholarship fund to support high school graduates in the Central Florida area. This scholarship is given toward their studies at any accredited four-year college or university in the state of Florida. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: April 28, 2022

Description

The Kobrin Family Scholarship was established in 1990 to be awarded to a qualified student from the Jewish communities of Orange, Osceola or Seminole County who will be attending the University of Central Florida. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $7,500

Deadline: February 10, 2022

Description

The Florida Community Foundation offers the Lee County Library Sciences Scholarship Fund to students in Lee County who are pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Library Science. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $500

Deadline: Varies

Description

The Lulac National Educational Service Center (LNESC), which is a 501 (c) (3) national non-profit organization established in 1973 for the purpose of implementing education and leadership programs, offers the Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: $1,050

Deadline: March 10, 2022

Description

The Florida Community Foundation offers the Love of Bonita Empowerment Scholarship Fund to students in Bonita Springs County The funds can be used for books, tuition, and course fees. The applicants of this program must be an out of school student for at least 2 years. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 31, 2022

Description

The Manatee Community Foundation offers the Manatee County Medical Education Scholarship Fund to U.S. citizens legally residing in Manatee County for the past two years who are pursuing careers in Nursing or specific health-related fields (that provide direct medical care to individuals and excluding pre-med, chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, dental, or general sciences). The individual must be accepted to an accredited 2 or 4-year educational institution and must have a minimum 2.5-grade point average. The individual must demonstrate a clear financial need. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information. 

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