Amount: $500 - $40,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to all class of 2026 students in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US territories. 

The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six steps, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.

Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Applications open each year for Seniors on December 1st! Visit the website for more information and do apply

Generous donors to the Pasco Education Foundation help make these scholarships possible for students. A committee of application reviewers award scholarships to graduating seniors in Pasco County Public Schools who have applied and met certain criteria through a competitive process. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to complete a few steps in order to receive your scholarship funds. Scholarships are typically awarded for one academic year or term, unless otherwise noted. Scholarship recipients have up to one year to claim their funds.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Other
Requirements:

Artworks on current events are eligible for $2,000 scholarships.

Works about personal grief, loss, and bereavement are eligible for $2,500 scholarships/travel funds.

High School seniors submitting a portfolio of six works are eligible for scholarships of up to $12,500.

Summer Scholarships - Full tuition scholarships are available to attend summer art or writing programs.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards partner with dedicated individuals, foundations, and corporations to offer creative challenges and scholarship opportunities to students.

Amount: $2,000 - $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Eligible participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school). The curriculum of the school must be considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade 9 and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. Contestants must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the department that they enter competition. 

To request more information, visit www.legion.org/oratorical/request.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 26
• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

The Four-Year High School Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information.

Army ROTC scholarships consist of:

• Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
• Full-tuition scholarships
• The option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify
• Additional allowances for books and fees

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Whatever your passion, there are a number of scholarships for you to consider. To view all available scholarships, please click here.

• NEED & MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• USF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP & PHILANTHROPY
• AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS
• ACCESSIBILITIES SCHOLARSHIPS
• BLACK LEADERSHIP NETWORK
• LATINO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The USF Foundation Scholarship Office is here to offer support to the USF student community through scholarship aid from USF Foundation donors. We are committed to being the best resource of customer service to past, present and future USF students and educating and encouraging the development of these students into future philanthropists.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12, Adult
Requirements:

National Junior Scholarship

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Bergeron Everglades Environmental Steward Scholarship

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the state of Florida
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at a college or university in Florida
• Must pursue a degree in environmental sciences/studies
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Denny Sanford Nova Southeastern University Scholarship – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL immediately after high school graduation
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
• Be a United States citizen

Patricia Cole Scholarship

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree in business or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
• Be a United States citizen

State Scholarship – Florida

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Florida
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Vance Cryer Marine Corps Scholarship

• Be the child of a wounded or deceased United States Marine
• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
• Be a United States citizen

The Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

Amount: Varies up to $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024.
• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024.
• GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new  College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $40,000.  During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.

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Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

• Entries should be 650 words or less.
• Students in 11th or 12th grades are eligible to enter.
• The contest is open to residents of the United States and its territories.

Scholarships for Writers of Color are available to all people of color—historically underrepresented non-white people—who aspire to improve their writing skills, either in the fields of creative writing or elsewhere. With more diversity, the world of writing becomes wiser and more vibrant.

We offer the following scholarships, each of which will go to at least three winners on an annual basis.

Scriptwriting Scholarship

Choice of two scriptwriting courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the courses.

Application window: December 1, 2025 – February 15, 2026

College Admissions Essay Coaching Scholarship

One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program

Application window: March 1 – May 16

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Publish a Book Scholarship

Query Letter Coaching with a literary agent, plus a seat at a Pitching Roundtable at a Gotham Writers Conference, plus classes in How to Get Published and Nonfiction Book Proposal

Application window: June 1 – August 16

Learn More

Creative Writing Scholarship

Choice of three creative writing courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the three courses

Application window: September 1 – November 17

Learn More

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Depends on selected scholarship:

Credit Worthy National Scholarship Contest - The Credit Worthy Scholarship Contest is open to U.S. high school students between 13–19 years old who have completed Build: Credit Fundamentals, or at least 3 lessons of another course offered in the Credit Worthy program presented by OneMain Financial. Students will submit a short essay about what you learned and how the Credit Worthy program by OneMain Financial has made an impact on them for a chance to win; Application Deadlines: January 6, 2026 and April 30, 2026; Prize: $1,000 in educational funding

Accounting Careers National Scholarship Contest - Accounting+ will be awarding twenty students nationally $5,000 in educational funding. The Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13–19 years old who have completed at least one Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities course lesson. Students must submit a 300–500-word essay for a chance to win.; Application Deadline: April 30, 2026; Prize: $5,000 in educational funding

DataSetGO: Distinguished Data Scientist Award - Principal Foundation will be awarding ten students nationally $5,000 in educational funding. The DataSetGO: Distinguished Data Scientist award is open to U.S. high school students between 13–19 years old who have completed at least one Data Science Foundations course lesson in select states*. Students must submit a 300–500-word essay for a chance to win.; Application Deadline: April 30, 2026; Prize: $5,000 in educational funding

Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest - Truist will be awarding four students with $2,000 in educational funding. The Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest is open to students* who have completed at least three Everfi: Financial Literacy for High School lessons. Students will submit a concise essay (up to 500 words) that highlights how the knowledge gained from the digital lessons has equipped them to navigate financial decisions and challenges in their life and career.; Application Deadline: April 30, 2026; Prize: $2,000 in educational funding

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

​​​​​​Florida Kiwanis Foundation sponsors various scholarships; Pasco students are eligible for the ones listed below. Connect to the website to review specific requirements and deadlines.

J. Walker Field Key Club Scholarship - This is a one time $1000 scholarship given to graduating Key Club members who exemplify the spirit of Kiwanis through service. In 2012, the Florida Kiwanis Foundation Board of Trustees created the J. Walker Field Scholarship in honor of the man who was accredited with the formation of the Florida Kiwanis Foundation.

George & Ann Langguth Scholarship - George Langguth has been Distinguished District Secretary numerous times. He holds life membership in Kiwanis International and the Florida District of Kiwanis. In his 46 years of Kiwanis membership, he has personally sponsored over 300 men and women into Kiwanis clubs to which he has belonged.

Charles & Emilia Gugliuzza CKI Scholarship - Through the generosity of 2014-15 Florida Kiwanis District Governor Charles Gugliuzza, the Florida Kiwanis Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to an exceptional CKI Student. This scholarship is dedicated to Emilia Gugliuzza for her tireless efforts in helping to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.

Wilton Manors Friends & Family Scholarship -This Friends and Family Scholarship is the second offering from the Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors. In partnership with the Florida Kiwanis Foundation, they believe that there is a need for those who wish to further their education, with a focus toward students that have a sincere desire to succeed, and may have difficulty qualifying for other scholarships or grants.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Scholarships are based on academic merit, extracurricular activities (e.g., community service organizations, ROTC, Robotics, etc.), talents, or demographics. Some scholarships consider financial need and will require that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

After you submit your initial application, we encourage you to check periodically to see if any additional scholarships become available. 

Please note: You must activate your USF NetID and email to log in to the scholarship application and begin applying for scholarships. 

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

HCC has several merit-based, career-based, and needs-based scholarships available to students. The HCC Foundation also offers a variety of scholarships.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

UT offers generous scholarships and grants based on academic achievement, talent and financial need. The following programs are available to new undergraduates seeking their first baccalaureate degree. All institutional grants and scholarships are available in the fall and spring semesters and require full-time enrollment, unless otherwise noted. Institutional scholarships and grants are a reduction on UT's full-time undergraduate tuition rate. Students must be assessed the full-time undergraduate tuition rate for the terms in which they seek to receive institutional scholarships and grants (exclusions for Study Abroad experiences apply). Annual scholarship and grant award amounts are divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters only. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA be maintained; see Financial Aid Renewal for more information.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

Find scholarships for students in the Tampa Bay area!

Welcome to the Apply Tampa Bay Scholarship Search. This website is a free resource for college and workforce students in the Tampa Bay area.

No login is required, and we don't ask for your personal information. Simply tell us what you're looking for and we'll show you quality scholarship opportunities.

This search serves students in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Various requirements; depends on chosen scholarship.

Amount: $1,000 - $7,500 renewable yearly
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• You must be a current high school senior. High school graduates are not eligible.
• You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Note: You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a member) of the Elks to qualify.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2021 competition.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

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Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
• Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

• Applicants have until Nov. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. For more information, read our scholarship FAQ.

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $200,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.

Amount: $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must excel academically.
• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
• Must participate in community service activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

The Pest Management Foundation has a number of scholarships for students. The application period is now open! Scholarship applications are accepted from October 1st through November 30th each year. Scholarship recipients will be notified in mid-January.

Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

All applicants must be a resident of Michigan or Florida, or a member of Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU), or the child of an LMCU member (i.e. a student in Texas must be a member or child of a member to be eligible). The Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship is not open to LMCU employees, directors, and officers or their immediate families, or to employees or immediate family of any of LMCU’s affiliated companies, licensees, advertising, or promotional agencies. Immediate family includes the following: spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, step parents, step children, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, and grandparents-in-law

All applicants must be high school seniors, including home school students, and plan to enter a trade school, college, or university in the next academic year. Recipients must submit evidence of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited trade school, college, or university before payment will be made.

What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Supporting prompt: Lloyd F. Hutt, a teacher and the founder of Lake Michigan Credit Union, left a legacy of financial and community empowerment. He did this by helping fellow teachers through the hardships of the Great Depression, founding LMCU under the same belief that helping a person achieve financial success can have a ripple effect of positivity on the whole community. What sort of legacy do you want to leave? What might that look like, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality

Note that if the official format guidelines are not followed, it could lead to ineligibility.

• Do not include your name, school name, or any other identifying information in the essay.
• Length: 750–1500 words
• Essay must be typed in an easy-to-read font (for example, Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Georgia)
• Essay must be typed in black font on a white background
• Essay must be double spaced
• Essay must have a title
• Essay must be saved as an Adobe Acrobat PDF (.pdf) file
•  
• Also, all essays must be original. To ensure all essays are written entirely in the applicant’s own words, each essay will be tested for plagiarized or AI-generated content. Please note that if these official format guidelines are not followed, your essay could be deemed ineligible and disqualified from scholarship consideration.

Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship

Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship.

The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. 

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2027-2028 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $40 million in scholarships to more than 36,000 students. Last year alone, $4 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 3,000 deserving students.

Amount: $1500
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Enrolled at, or holding a confirmed offer from, an accredited institution
• 17 or older when you apply
• Cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the recognized equivalent

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

PAPER APPLICATION - REQUEST FROM YOUR CAREER SPECIALIST OR SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• Class of 2027
• Acceptance to a university, college, junior/community college or vocational institution of choice within the state of Florida
• Submission of 5-paragraph essay (500-800 words) on subject of 'Reflect on a historic event in the United States within your lietime and how the event has shaped or defined your patriotism." Make sure your name is in the essay document heading.

The FL Eastern Star Tuition Grant Program is awarded to students who are legal residents of Florida and who will be graduating from a Florida high school, including home school, in one of the 67 counties in 2027 and plan on attending an accredited university, college, junior/community college or vocational institution within the state of Florida. This is a one-time tuition grant. A total of $30,000 is to be split among the particular awardees depending upon the type of assistance payment. The applicant must submit a five-paragraph essay on the subject of : 'Reflect on a historic event in the United States wihin your lifetime and how the event has shaped or defined your patriotism.'

Submit completed and signed application no later than January 1, 2027. Package should include:

• Copy of acceptance to school of choice (if you have received)
• Essay
• Completed application

Package can me emailed to:

Judy Wilson P.G.M.; Member of the Finance Committee

Email: floridaoestuitiongrantprogram@gmail.com

Amount: $10,000 - $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• be citizens of the United States of America;
• be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

• The Live Más Scholarship Program is open to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

  New Applicants:

• Legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military,
• Between 16 and 26 years of age;
• On track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary program (two‑year, four‑year, vocational‑technical, or trade); 

How to Apply

Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:

• Video (30 seconds–2 minutes), or
• Essay (250–500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.

New applicants: Your response should address: (1) your passion and how you are pursuing it, (2) the impact you hope to make, and (3) how you embody the spirit of Live Más in your everyday life. Live Más means embracing an unconventional path to your goals – defying the norm, turning curiosity into bold action that lifts others while staying true to who you are.

Apply online at TacoBellFoundation.org during the application window. For help, contact tacobell@mykaleidoscope.com.

Amount: $30,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

- Be a graduating high school senior;
- Be a United States citizen;
- Present evidence of financial need;
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
-Plan to attend an accredited and JRF approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university;
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college but also to guide them through the process of higher education.

Amount: $1000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Qualifying for the First-in-Family Scholarship

You may apply for the First-in-Family Scholarship if you meet the following requirements:

• You must be a first-generation college student, meaning that your parents or guardians have not attained any sort of higher education.
• You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate program within the United States for the Fall 2027 semester.
• You must be at least 17 years old.
• You must be a citizen of the United States.

If you have any questions about eligibility or applying for the First-in-Family Scholarship, you can reach us during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at scholarship@shevlinsmith.com. We encourage you to contact us in advance of the final deadline.

Amount: Full Tuition
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• 3.5 GPA
• 1250 SAT or 28 ACT
• Planning to attend University of South Florida

The scholarship covers the following costs:

• Tuition and fees (including alloted summer credit) 
• Funds for textbooks and course materials
• Housing and meal plans for each semester

Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Must be a United States resident attending a public, private, home or parochial school in one of the following Florida counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Polk
• Must be in grade 12 (or equivalent in their final year of high school) as of the date of entry
• Have an overall GPA, as of the date of entry, of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.

Spectrum Bay News 9 is proud to present the Project Weather Scholarship Contest. A $1,000 check will be awarded to seven high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science.

Amount: $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

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Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.

Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.

You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
(up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!

Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors in the United States, who reside in a state that has a JCI Senate scholarship chairperson or contact. Check www.usjcisenate.org under the scholarship tab for a listing of participating states. If your state does not have a chairperson or contact listed, you are not eligible to apply.
• STUDENTS MUST HAVE A GPA OF 3.75 AND ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
• You must attend a college or university in the United States to be eligible.
• You must begin your college career in 2027.

   

Vocational/Technical/Trade Schools Scholarship Application                                                                                    

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors in the United States, who reside in a state that has a JCI Senate scholarship chairperson or contact. Check www.usjcisenate.org under the scholarship tab for a listing of participating states. If your state does not have a chairperson or contact listed, you are not eligible to apply.
• STUDENTS MUST HAVE A GPA OF 3.25 AND ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
• You must attend a school in the United States to be eligible.
• You must begin your educational program in 2027.

The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $2000 or $2500 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university in the United States. Scholarships of $1000 or $1500 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program in the United States. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study immediately following high school graduation. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and will be paid directly to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

Amount: $5000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

The Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard vertical-lift community and their families – honoring service and investing in the leaders who come next.

Amount: $2,500
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

• Be juniors or seniors in high school
• Attend school in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco county

Scholarships of $2,500 are annually awarded in each of six fine and performing arts disciplines: Dance, Theatre, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and Literary Arts. The one-time $2,500 scholarship is applied directly towards tuition expenses at the college, university, conservatory or professional training program of the selected student's choice. Winners will be selected based on talent and merit by a panel of judges who are experts in their respective fields. 

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Eligibility Requirements

• The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races that identify as being of Hispanic Heritage.

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2027-2028 academic year

• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

HSF Scholar Benefits

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.    

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and the Media, Sports & Entertainment Summit
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application).
• Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
• Students must demonstrate financial need.
• Students must be a US citizen or legal resident.

GAR's mission is to award grants to support the higher education goals of its recipients. The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. You can view the Master List of companies which meet this definition; however, this list is not exhaustive. If you feel that a company which is not on the list meets this definition, please send an email to info@gordonrich.org with the name, location, phone number, and description of the organization.

Amount: Varies up to $18,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

High school graduating seniors with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates have community involvement beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. A commitment that exhibits initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration. 

High school graduating seniors with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates have community involvement beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. A commitment that exhibits initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Undergraduate & Associate Degree Scholarship

Are you pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree? This scholarship is for undergraduate students at every level. The application is open annually from January 1 until March 1 for the upcoming academic year.

Career & Technical Education Scholarship

Are you pursuing a non-degree certificate program? This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program of any length. The application is year-round for eligible students.

For more information about eligibility requirements, visit www.mcsf.org/eligibility.

UNDERGRADUATE & ASSOCIATE DEGREES

This scholarship is for undergraduate students, including those pursuing non-degree certificate programs that are longer than 12 months. Apply for this scholarship if you are:

• An incoming college freshman or currently in college
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associates, or certificate

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school.

Amount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Be a high school senior and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Be a bona fide resident within the service area of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., for at least one year prior to December 31.
• Be the dependent of a Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., member.
• Plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester).

Successful candidates will receive $1,375 per semester (maximum $11,000) for undergraduate studies. Applications are available at any WREC office, or you may download and print a copy of the application by clicking here: Scholarship Application Form. Completed applications must be returned to WREC Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 278, Dade City, FL 33526-0278. The screening and recommendation of candidates will be at the discretion of a committee designated by WREC.

Amount: $2,500
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Eligibility

• Must be a graduating high school senior residing in one of the following Florida counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk or Pasco
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher based on a 4.0 scale
• Must be accepted for full-time study at an accredited college or university and provide proof of acceptance
• Must have completed at least 75 hours of community service and provide proof of hours
• Must write an essay on how they plan to use their STEM degree (500 words or less)

Awards: Two scholarship awards in the amount of $2500 each, one award per winner. 

Close Date: April 1st, 2026

The Metrohm USA STEM Scholarships were created to provide financial support and recognition to high school students pursuing education and careers in STEM fields. 
These scholarships aim to encourage, empower and enable students to excel in disciplines that are often critical to technological advancement, scientific discovery and innovation.

Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• High school seniors in public and private high schools in Pinellas, Hillsborough or Pasco counties may apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, community service and evidence of having overcome significant obstacles in life.

Each winner is eligible to receive $5,000 per year for four years ($20,000). Winners are selected in March and announced in April. In order to continue to receive the scholarship during undergraduate years, the student must be enrolled full-time in college and remain in good academic standing (transcript and personal essay required annually for renewal).

Amount: $500-$1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Must be graduating from a public, private, or home school within the state of Florida and entering college as a full-time student.

GPA of at least 3.0 

Provide official copy of transcript

Provide 2 letters of recommendation from teachers of core subjects

Counselor recommendation

One-page, single-spaces essay statying why you should be awarded a scholarship and shy you plan to further your studies at a college or university.

Application & Information

All completed applications must be received on or before May 12th, 2025 in the office of AMAF. Applications received or postmarked after this date will not be considered. Send the completed applications to:

AMAF, INC

11694 Sunrise View Lane

Wellington, FL 33449

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Multiple scholarships available.  Visit www.aopa.org for individual scholarship requirements.

Scholarships are available in multiple categories, including primary (sport, recreational, and private pilot) certification, instrument rating, and aviation maintenance technician certification. We also have up to 120 scholarships at $10,000 each for high school students and teachers to train for their private pilot certificate. Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $14,000

Amount: $2,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

• Contest is open to students worldwide, except where void or prohibited by law.
• Essays must be written in English only.
• Essays must be submitted electronically through the online portal.
• Essay must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200 words in length, double-spaced. 

Have you ever read one of Ayn Rand’s thought-provoking novels? Now’s the time! Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest and you’ll have a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money. ARI has held student essay contests on Ayn Rand’s fiction since 1986, awarding over $2.2 million in prize money to contest winners! This year we will award more than $40,000 to hundreds of students worldwide.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 11
Requirements:

Primary Criterion: Academic Excellence

Above all, Coolidge Scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. In the case of the Coolidge Scholarship, depth matters as much as breadth. Coolidge winners’ interest in scholarly and intellectual pursuits goes beyond the classroom. Mere credential collection is not a defining trait of a Coolidge Scholar. Jonas Salk, the father of the polio vaccine, provides a good example. Salk so excelled in school that he skipped grades. However, he was also intellectually curious, writing: “As a child I was not interested in science. I was merely interested in things human.”

Secondary Criteria:

• Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation of Coolidge Values: From his boyhood days in Plymouth Notch through his years in the White House, Coolidge studied public policy. This scholarship therefore seeks young citizens who exhibit an interest in policy. That being said, the award is not restricted to candidates planning to pursue degrees in fields such as public policy or government. To the contrary, all academic disciplines are valued by this award. Candidates also should demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed throughout his life. Some such values include: civility, enterprise, government thrift, federalism, and constitutional government. Like the president, Coolidge Scholars will engage in the pressing issues of their time. Like Coolidge, Coolidge Scholars are at all times civil, valuing respectful debate over partisan attack.

• Humility and Service: Humility is a hallmark quality of leaders in the Coolidge tradition. In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote: “It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others. Coolidge placed high value on Americans helping their own communities and fellow citizens. The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities in meaningful ways. For the Coolidge Scholarship, genuine service that makes a difference is valued over ambitious efforts that a young person may not be well-positioned to undertake. Often a young person can best contribute by taking part in existing efforts rather than by starting their own organization. Other prizes are awarded to young people for accumulating leadership credentials in high school. This prize focuses rather on high school achievement that gives young people the potential to lead later in life. A young person who tends to work alone, but demonstrates potential to conduct breakthrough research, for example, is a strong candidate. Introverts can win this scholarship.

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.

Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury. Recipients of the Coolidge Scholarship are notified of their award late in their junior year, before college application (note: current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Finalists who are not named C