The next School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room in Building 3.
The Pasco County Schools Scholarship database provides information and resources on various scholarship opportunities for students. Carefully review each scholarship before beginning your application. Although most of the scholarships listed target students in the 12th grade, there are some opportunities for students in additional grades. This database is updated frequently, so check back often.
Visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page for more information on financial aid options or contact your school’s College/Career Specialist.
To look for scholarships that match your interests or career choice, use the search tool above (below the orange banner). Use search terms like local, minority, military, athlete, healthcare, etc. While most scholarships listed below are offered locally, there are many scholarship opportunities offered nationwide. Click here for a list of nationwide scholarship search websites.
Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
1st Place Spiritwear is passionate about providing opportunities for students who are excited and show their school spirit! Studies have found that people who show their school spirit tend to not only show support and approval of their school, but they also tend to perform better academically, feel happier, engage more civically and participate more socially.
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.
Deadline: 06/08/2026To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com
Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Amount: $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements
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: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program.
Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Multiple scholarships available. Visit www.aopa.org for individual scholarship requirements.
Deadline: variesScholarships 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: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: ongoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
Write about Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 9th grade through graduate school.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.
Applicants must submit an essay (700 - 1,400 words) answering the provided question for the current year.
Deadline: 12/31/2025Two (1st and 2nd place) scholarships will be awarded
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:
All applicants must be a current high school senior and must have plans to continue his/her education at a university, community college or technical school starting in summer or fall after your graduation.
Deadline: 03/31/2026The DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship program was created to recognize Tampa Bay area high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence despite obstacles and are dedicated to continuing their education. A one-time scholarship award is given to students prior to the start of their freshman year of college and can be used for any college-related expenses.
Amount: $2,500 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022.
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
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies
Proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.)
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers
Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship!
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2025-2026 Terms and Conditions
nt of Education.Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures scholarship!
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.
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.
Amount: $2000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA high school each year. This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Must be a member of PTA/PTSA for 30 days. See website for info and application:
Deadline: 03/02/2026Amount: $10,000 - $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 12
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 2026-2027 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
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.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12, Adult
Requirements:
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
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Various requirements; depends on chosen scholarship.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $30,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 756 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.
The 2026 Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship application opens December 1, 2025. Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
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.
To enter the 2024-2025 Lake Michigan Credit Union Lloyd F. Hutt scholarship, write an essay on the following topic: What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Submit your essay via www.LMCU.org/Hutt by January 8, 2025 for consideration.
Deadline: 12/15/2025What 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.
Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
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:
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Scholarship Application
Financial Needs Statement
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, One (1) of Each: 1. Personal Recommendation 2. Scholastic Recommendation *** (please note, letters from immediate family members are not accepted)
Copy of High School, College, or Vocational Program Transcript, OR GED Certificate of Completion - Must be accompanied by GED test scores from all sections taken (English, Math, Social Studies, etc.).
Essay or Video
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN ONE COMPLETE PDF FILE (not several, 1-page attachments)
Deadline: 03/31/2026The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants have until Jan. 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: $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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Click here for individual scholarship requirements and to complete your application.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Generous 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: 12
Requirements:
The PHSC Foundation offers more than 220 endowed scholarships and over 50 annual scholarships which are made possible through generous contributions from local private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.
Scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office with the assistance of the online scholarship program software that matches the applications with the scholarship criteria designed by the donors. These matches are then provided to the scholarship selection committee, a cross-section of PHSC staff and faculty who make the final decision.
Students may apply online for a Foundation scholarship. The priority deadline for applying for a Foundation scholarship is the second Friday in April. Many scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so all students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@phsc.edu.
Deadline: 04/10/2026Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the following no later than March 2nd, 2026. *Please note uploaded files will not be accessible if using the “Save and Continue” option.
Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is designed to award scholarships annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide, with funding provided through generous contributions.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded. At least one recipient will be selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional awards are allocated on a prorated basis, meaning commissaries with larger applicant pools may have more than one recipient.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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.
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
One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
Application window: March 1 – May 16
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
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
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.
Deadline: OngoingThe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards partner with dedicated individuals, foundations, and corporations to offer creative challenges and scholarship opportunities to students.
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.
Deadline: 02/23/2026High 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: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
SISTUHS, Incorporated is a national community service organization promoting the personal growth and development of African American Women. The organization was created to improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
A few main eligibility points:
SWE offers more than $1 million in scholarships each year to collegians like you? SWE Scholarships support students who pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. In 2025, SWE disbursed over 330 scholarships valued at nearly $1,600,000!
Amount: Provides Housing
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For more requirement information visit www.southernscholarship.org.
Deadline: OngoingThrough rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
Amount: up to $2,500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Spherion's franchisee-funded Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership scholarship awards up to $2,500 to outstanding students who wish to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. This scholarship honors the contributions of past Spherion president Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who best represent the excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished 16-year tenure as President of Spherion.
Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Are you a Senior in high school?
Do you have a brother or sister who has been diagnosed with Autism?
Do you consider yourself an advocate for your sibling?
Can you think of a time where you have been a voice for your sibling?
Do you feel you have a message or want to teach others about autism?
Have you been directly impacted by your sibling's disability?
Scholarships for graduating seniors who have a sibling diagnosed with Autism.
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:
See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
Deadline: 01/06/2026Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
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: $400 - $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants for AFA’s 2026 Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship must meet the qualifying guidelines:
Submissions must meet the required formatting guidelines:
All submissions (written or video) must answer these 3 questions:
AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) or submit a video no more than 4 minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned.
The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $428,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Visit www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about for eligibility and required application materials.
Deadline: 03/26/2026The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
This program provides educational scholarships to high school seniors who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service.
Amount: $500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior.
The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are developing programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated, healthy and to teach them the value of teamwork.
Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $1000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a high school senior who will graduate from high school in Summer 2026
2. Reside in or attend high school in one of the following surrounding counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, and Pinellas.
3. Have participated in extracurricular school activities, community service, or other volunteer work.
4. Have and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
5. Must be a graduating senior in class of 2026 planning to or is currently registered in a course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, or vocational/technical trade school in the United States.
6. Submit a completed Harram Temple No. 23 Prince Hall Shriners Watts Sanderson Jr. Memorial Educational Grant application package electronically by May 3, 2026
a) This will include uploading the following documents to be submitted electronically along with your application: Two (2) letters of recommendation and your personal essay.
7. Send an official high school transcript electronically to: harram23wsj@gmail.com by the May 3, 2026 deadline.
8. Submit a TYPED, one-page 450 to 500-word essay, describing personal challenges you overcame, academic and career goals, and how you plan to use your education or training to help society at large. This will be submitted with your online application.
9. Note: Must present proof of actual enrollment/registration at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical trade school prior to disbursement of any educational grant funds.
Deadline: 05/03/2026The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant Program is established to assist selected high school students to continue their educational goals. Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners
are excited to award five (5) $1,000.00 educational grants, to selected high school students, to help them achieve their dreams of attending a college, university, or vocational/technical trade school. The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant program recognizes students for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Educational grants are awarded based on academic achievement, awards, honors, leadership, involvement in school activities, community/volunteer activities, and financial need. Educational grants are awarded without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The following are the requirements for the 2026-2027 Round: Applications are open to first generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.
The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.
The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For graduating seniors planning to enroll in an HBCU.
Deadline: 01/16/2026Amount: $500 - $4,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31 of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of the awarded year. Students may re-apply each year.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege.
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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $1,000 - $3,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
1st Place Spiritwear is passionate about providing opportunities for students who are excited and show their school spirit! Studies have found that people who show their school spirit tend to not only show support and approval of their school, but they also tend to perform better academically, feel happier, engage more civically and participate more socially.
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.
Deadline: 06/08/2026To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com
Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Amount: $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements
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: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program.
Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Multiple scholarships available. Visit www.aopa.org for individual scholarship requirements.
Deadline: variesScholarships 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: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: ongoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
Write about Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 9th grade through graduate school.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.
Applicants must submit an essay (700 - 1,400 words) answering the provided question for the current year.
Deadline: 12/31/2025Two (1st and 2nd place) scholarships will be awarded
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:
All applicants must be a current high school senior and must have plans to continue his/her education at a university, community college or technical school starting in summer or fall after your graduation.
Deadline: 03/31/2026The DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship program was created to recognize Tampa Bay area high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence despite obstacles and are dedicated to continuing their education. A one-time scholarship award is given to students prior to the start of their freshman year of college and can be used for any college-related expenses.
Amount: $2,500 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022.
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
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies
Proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.)
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers
Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship!
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2025-2026 Terms and Conditions
nt of Education.Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures scholarship!
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.
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.
Amount: $2000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA high school each year. This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Must be a member of PTA/PTSA for 30 days. See website for info and application:
Deadline: 03/02/2026Amount: $10,000 - $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 12
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 2026-2027 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
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.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12, Adult
Requirements:
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
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Various requirements; depends on chosen scholarship.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $30,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 756 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.
The 2026 Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship application opens December 1, 2025. Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
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.
To enter the 2024-2025 Lake Michigan Credit Union Lloyd F. Hutt scholarship, write an essay on the following topic: What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Submit your essay via www.LMCU.org/Hutt by January 8, 2025 for consideration.
Deadline: 12/15/2025What 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.
Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
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:
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Scholarship Application
Financial Needs Statement
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, One (1) of Each: 1. Personal Recommendation 2. Scholastic Recommendation *** (please note, letters from immediate family members are not accepted)
Copy of High School, College, or Vocational Program Transcript, OR GED Certificate of Completion - Must be accompanied by GED test scores from all sections taken (English, Math, Social Studies, etc.).
Essay or Video
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN ONE COMPLETE PDF FILE (not several, 1-page attachments)
Deadline: 03/31/2026The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants have until Jan. 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: $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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Click here for individual scholarship requirements and to complete your application.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Generous 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: 12
Requirements:
The PHSC Foundation offers more than 220 endowed scholarships and over 50 annual scholarships which are made possible through generous contributions from local private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.
Scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office with the assistance of the online scholarship program software that matches the applications with the scholarship criteria designed by the donors. These matches are then provided to the scholarship selection committee, a cross-section of PHSC staff and faculty who make the final decision.
Students may apply online for a Foundation scholarship. The priority deadline for applying for a Foundation scholarship is the second Friday in April. Many scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so all students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@phsc.edu.
Deadline: 04/10/2026Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the following no later than March 2nd, 2026. *Please note uploaded files will not be accessible if using the “Save and Continue” option.
Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is designed to award scholarships annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide, with funding provided through generous contributions.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded. At least one recipient will be selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional awards are allocated on a prorated basis, meaning commissaries with larger applicant pools may have more than one recipient.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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.
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
One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
Application window: March 1 – May 16
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
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
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.
Deadline: OngoingThe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards partner with dedicated individuals, foundations, and corporations to offer creative challenges and scholarship opportunities to students.
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.
Deadline: 02/23/2026High 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: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
SISTUHS, Incorporated is a national community service organization promoting the personal growth and development of African American Women. The organization was created to improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
A few main eligibility points:
SWE offers more than $1 million in scholarships each year to collegians like you? SWE Scholarships support students who pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. In 2025, SWE disbursed over 330 scholarships valued at nearly $1,600,000!
Amount: Provides Housing
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For more requirement information visit www.southernscholarship.org.
Deadline: OngoingThrough rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
Amount: up to $2,500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Spherion's franchisee-funded Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership scholarship awards up to $2,500 to outstanding students who wish to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. This scholarship honors the contributions of past Spherion president Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who best represent the excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished 16-year tenure as President of Spherion.
Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Are you a Senior in high school?
Do you have a brother or sister who has been diagnosed with Autism?
Do you consider yourself an advocate for your sibling?
Can you think of a time where you have been a voice for your sibling?
Do you feel you have a message or want to teach others about autism?
Have you been directly impacted by your sibling's disability?
Scholarships for graduating seniors who have a sibling diagnosed with Autism.
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:
See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
Deadline: 01/06/2026Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
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: $400 - $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants for AFA’s 2026 Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship must meet the qualifying guidelines:
Submissions must meet the required formatting guidelines:
All submissions (written or video) must answer these 3 questions:
AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) or submit a video no more than 4 minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned.
The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $428,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Visit www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about for eligibility and required application materials.
Deadline: 03/26/2026The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
This program provides educational scholarships to high school seniors who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service.
Amount: $500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior.
The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are developing programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated, healthy and to teach them the value of teamwork.
Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $1000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a high school senior who will graduate from high school in Summer 2026
2. Reside in or attend high school in one of the following surrounding counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, and Pinellas.
3. Have participated in extracurricular school activities, community service, or other volunteer work.
4. Have and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
5. Must be a graduating senior in class of 2026 planning to or is currently registered in a course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, or vocational/technical trade school in the United States.
6. Submit a completed Harram Temple No. 23 Prince Hall Shriners Watts Sanderson Jr. Memorial Educational Grant application package electronically by May 3, 2026
a) This will include uploading the following documents to be submitted electronically along with your application: Two (2) letters of recommendation and your personal essay.
7. Send an official high school transcript electronically to: harram23wsj@gmail.com by the May 3, 2026 deadline.
8. Submit a TYPED, one-page 450 to 500-word essay, describing personal challenges you overcame, academic and career goals, and how you plan to use your education or training to help society at large. This will be submitted with your online application.
9. Note: Must present proof of actual enrollment/registration at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical trade school prior to disbursement of any educational grant funds.
Deadline: 05/03/2026The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant Program is established to assist selected high school students to continue their educational goals. Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners
are excited to award five (5) $1,000.00 educational grants, to selected high school students, to help them achieve their dreams of attending a college, university, or vocational/technical trade school. The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant program recognizes students for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Educational grants are awarded based on academic achievement, awards, honors, leadership, involvement in school activities, community/volunteer activities, and financial need. Educational grants are awarded without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The following are the requirements for the 2026-2027 Round: Applications are open to first generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.
The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.
The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For graduating seniors planning to enroll in an HBCU.
Deadline: 01/16/2026Amount: $500 - $4,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31 of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of the awarded year. Students may re-apply each year.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege.
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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: $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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingThe 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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:
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.
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:
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
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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.
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
One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
Application window: March 1 – May 16
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
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
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
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
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.
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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: ongoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Various requirements; depends on chosen scholarship.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $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.
To enter the 2024-2025 Lake Michigan Credit Union Lloyd F. Hutt scholarship, write an essay on the following topic: What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Submit your essay via www.LMCU.org/Hutt by January 8, 2025 for consideration.
Deadline: 12/15/2025What 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.
Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship
Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.
Applicants must submit an essay (700 - 1,400 words) answering the provided question for the current year.
Deadline: 12/31/2025Two (1st and 2nd place) scholarships will be awarded
Amount: $10,000 - $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
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:
See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
Deadline: 01/06/2026Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
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:
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: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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:
Eligibility Requirements
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For graduating seniors planning to enroll in an HBCU.
Deadline: 01/16/2026Amount: $2,500 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants have until Jan. 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: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2025-2026 Terms and Conditions
nt of Education.Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures scholarship!
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
Write about Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 9th grade through graduate school.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Click here for individual scholarship requirements and to complete your application.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Generous 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: $500 - $4,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31 of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of the awarded year. Students may re-apply each year.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege.
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies
Proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.)
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers
Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship!
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 756 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.
The 2026 Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship application opens December 1, 2025. Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is designed to award scholarships annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide, with funding provided through generous contributions.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded. At least one recipient will be selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional awards are allocated on a prorated basis, meaning commissaries with larger applicant pools may have more than one recipient.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
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 2026-2027 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
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.
Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: 02/23/2026High 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:
This program provides educational scholarships to high school seniors who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service.
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
SISTUHS, Incorporated is a national community service organization promoting the personal growth and development of African American Women. The organization was created to improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The following are the requirements for the 2026-2027 Round: Applications are open to first generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.
The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.
The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
Amount: $2000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA high school each year. This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Must be a member of PTA/PTSA for 30 days. See website for info and application:
Deadline: 03/02/2026Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the following no later than March 2nd, 2026. *Please note uploaded files will not be accessible if using the “Save and Continue” option.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
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:
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: $400 - $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants for AFA’s 2026 Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship must meet the qualifying guidelines:
Submissions must meet the required formatting guidelines:
All submissions (written or video) must answer these 3 questions:
AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) or submit a video no more than 4 minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned.
The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $428,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Amount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Provides Housing
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For more requirement information visit www.southernscholarship.org.
Deadline: OngoingThrough rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All applicants must be a current high school senior and must have plans to continue his/her education at a university, community college or technical school starting in summer or fall after your graduation.
Deadline: 03/31/2026The DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship program was created to recognize Tampa Bay area high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence despite obstacles and are dedicated to continuing their education. A one-time scholarship award is given to students prior to the start of their freshman year of college and can be used for any college-related expenses.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Scholarship Application
Financial Needs Statement
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, One (1) of Each: 1. Personal Recommendation 2. Scholastic Recommendation *** (please note, letters from immediate family members are not accepted)
Copy of High School, College, or Vocational Program Transcript, OR GED Certificate of Completion - Must be accompanied by GED test scores from all sections taken (English, Math, Social Studies, etc.).
Essay or Video
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN ONE COMPLETE PDF FILE (not several, 1-page attachments)
Deadline: 03/31/2026The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Up to $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Visit www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about for eligibility and required application materials.
Deadline: 03/26/2026The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The PHSC Foundation offers more than 220 endowed scholarships and over 50 annual scholarships which are made possible through generous contributions from local private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.
Scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office with the assistance of the online scholarship program software that matches the applications with the scholarship criteria designed by the donors. These matches are then provided to the scholarship selection committee, a cross-section of PHSC staff and faculty who make the final decision.
Students may apply online for a Foundation scholarship. The priority deadline for applying for a Foundation scholarship is the second Friday in April. Many scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so all students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@phsc.edu.
Deadline: 04/10/2026Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Are you a Senior in high school?
Do you have a brother or sister who has been diagnosed with Autism?
Do you consider yourself an advocate for your sibling?
Can you think of a time where you have been a voice for your sibling?
Do you feel you have a message or want to teach others about autism?
Have you been directly impacted by your sibling's disability?
Scholarships for graduating seniors who have a sibling diagnosed with Autism.
Amount: up to $2,500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Spherion's franchisee-funded Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership scholarship awards up to $2,500 to outstanding students who wish to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. This scholarship honors the contributions of past Spherion president Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who best represent the excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished 16-year tenure as President of Spherion.
Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
1st Place Spiritwear is passionate about providing opportunities for students who are excited and show their school spirit! Studies have found that people who show their school spirit tend to not only show support and approval of their school, but they also tend to perform better academically, feel happier, engage more civically and participate more socially.
Amount: $1000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a high school senior who will graduate from high school in Summer 2026
2. Reside in or attend high school in one of the following surrounding counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, and Pinellas.
3. Have participated in extracurricular school activities, community service, or other volunteer work.
4. Have and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
5. Must be a graduating senior in class of 2026 planning to or is currently registered in a course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, or vocational/technical trade school in the United States.
6. Submit a completed Harram Temple No. 23 Prince Hall Shriners Watts Sanderson Jr. Memorial Educational Grant application package electronically by May 3, 2026
a) This will include uploading the following documents to be submitted electronically along with your application: Two (2) letters of recommendation and your personal essay.
7. Send an official high school transcript electronically to: harram23wsj@gmail.com by the May 3, 2026 deadline.
8. Submit a TYPED, one-page 450 to 500-word essay, describing personal challenges you overcame, academic and career goals, and how you plan to use your education or training to help society at large. This will be submitted with your online application.
9. Note: Must present proof of actual enrollment/registration at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical trade school prior to disbursement of any educational grant funds.
Deadline: 05/03/2026The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant Program is established to assist selected high school students to continue their educational goals. Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners
are excited to award five (5) $1,000.00 educational grants, to selected high school students, to help them achieve their dreams of attending a college, university, or vocational/technical trade school. The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant program recognizes students for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Educational grants are awarded based on academic achievement, awards, honors, leadership, involvement in school activities, community/volunteer activities, and financial need. Educational grants are awarded without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Multiple scholarships available. Visit www.aopa.org for individual scholarship requirements.
Deadline: variesScholarships 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: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
A few main eligibility points:
SWE offers more than $1 million in scholarships each year to collegians like you? SWE Scholarships support students who pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. In 2025, SWE disbursed over 330 scholarships valued at nearly $1,600,000!
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.
Deadline: 06/08/2026To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com
Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Amount: $500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior.
The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are developing programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated, healthy and to teach them the value of teamwork.
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: 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.
Deadline: OngoingThe 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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:
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.
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:
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
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
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.
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
One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
Application window: March 1 – May 16
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
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
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
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
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.
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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: 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.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: ongoingAmount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Various requirements; depends on chosen scholarship.
Deadline: OngoingAmount: $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.
To enter the 2024-2025 Lake Michigan Credit Union Lloyd F. Hutt scholarship, write an essay on the following topic: What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Submit your essay via www.LMCU.org/Hutt by January 8, 2025 for consideration.
Deadline: 12/15/2025What 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.
Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship
Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.
Applicants must submit an essay (700 - 1,400 words) answering the provided question for the current year.
Deadline: 12/31/2025Two (1st and 2nd place) scholarships will be awarded
Amount: $10,000 - $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
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:
See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
Deadline: 01/06/2026Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
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:
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: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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:
Eligibility Requirements
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: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For graduating seniors planning to enroll in an HBCU.
Deadline: 01/16/2026Amount: $2,500 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants have until Jan. 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: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2025-2026 Terms and Conditions
nt of Education.Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures scholarship!
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Amount: $25,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:
Write about Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 9th grade through graduate school.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Click here for individual scholarship requirements and to complete your application.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Generous 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: $500 - $4,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31 of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of the awarded year. Students may re-apply each year.
Deadline: 01/31/2026Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege.
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
Must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies
Proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.)
Must enroll for Fall 2026 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers
Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond.
We believe in your dreams. Cheers to the sparkle you bring to the world as you continue to discover and build on your strengths, bring your passions to life, and inspire others along the way. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for a Flavorful Future!
Thank you for your interest in the Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship!
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 756 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.
The 2026 Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship application opens December 1, 2025. Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is designed to award scholarships annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide, with funding provided through generous contributions.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be awarded. At least one recipient will be selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional awards are allocated on a prorated basis, meaning commissaries with larger applicant pools may have more than one recipient.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
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 2026-2027 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
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.
Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
Deadline: 02/23/2026High 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:
This program provides educational scholarships to high school seniors who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service.
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
SISTUHS, Incorporated is a national community service organization promoting the personal growth and development of African American Women. The organization was created to improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Amount: $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The following are the requirements for the 2026-2027 Round: Applications are open to first generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.
The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.
The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
Amount: $2000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA high school each year. This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Must be a member of PTA/PTSA for 30 days. See website for info and application:
Deadline: 03/02/2026Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the following no later than March 2nd, 2026. *Please note uploaded files will not be accessible if using the “Save and Continue” option.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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.
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:
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: $400 - $5,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Applicants for AFA’s 2026 Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship must meet the qualifying guidelines:
Submissions must meet the required formatting guidelines:
All submissions (written or video) must answer these 3 questions:
AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) or submit a video no more than 4 minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned.
The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $428,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Amount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Provides Housing
Grades: 12
Requirements:
For more requirement information visit www.southernscholarship.org.
Deadline: OngoingThrough rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All applicants must be a current high school senior and must have plans to continue his/her education at a university, community college or technical school starting in summer or fall after your graduation.
Deadline: 03/31/2026The DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship program was created to recognize Tampa Bay area high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence despite obstacles and are dedicated to continuing their education. A one-time scholarship award is given to students prior to the start of their freshman year of college and can be used for any college-related expenses.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Scholarship Application
Financial Needs Statement
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, One (1) of Each: 1. Personal Recommendation 2. Scholastic Recommendation *** (please note, letters from immediate family members are not accepted)
Copy of High School, College, or Vocational Program Transcript, OR GED Certificate of Completion - Must be accompanied by GED test scores from all sections taken (English, Math, Social Studies, etc.).
Essay or Video
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN ONE COMPLETE PDF FILE (not several, 1-page attachments)
Deadline: 03/31/2026The Mark Wandall Foundation has $8000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are legal US citizens and residents of the state of Florida, seeking post-secondary education, and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. Scholarship values and distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received and reviewed.
Amount: $5,000 - $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
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: Up to $20,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Visit www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about for eligibility and required application materials.
Deadline: 03/26/2026The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.
Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:
The PHSC Foundation offers more than 220 endowed scholarships and over 50 annual scholarships which are made possible through generous contributions from local private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.
Scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office with the assistance of the online scholarship program software that matches the applications with the scholarship criteria designed by the donors. These matches are then provided to the scholarship selection committee, a cross-section of PHSC staff and faculty who make the final decision.
Students may apply online for a Foundation scholarship. The priority deadline for applying for a Foundation scholarship is the second Friday in April. Many scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so all students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@phsc.edu.
Deadline: 04/10/2026Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Are you a Senior in high school?
Do you have a brother or sister who has been diagnosed with Autism?
Do you consider yourself an advocate for your sibling?
Can you think of a time where you have been a voice for your sibling?
Do you feel you have a message or want to teach others about autism?
Have you been directly impacted by your sibling's disability?
Scholarships for graduating seniors who have a sibling diagnosed with Autism.
Amount: up to $2,500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
Spherion's franchisee-funded Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership scholarship awards up to $2,500 to outstanding students who wish to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. This scholarship honors the contributions of past Spherion president Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who best represent the excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished 16-year tenure as President of Spherion.
Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
1st Place Spiritwear is passionate about providing opportunities for students who are excited and show their school spirit! Studies have found that people who show their school spirit tend to not only show support and approval of their school, but they also tend to perform better academically, feel happier, engage more civically and participate more socially.
Amount: $1000
Grades: 12
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a high school senior who will graduate from high school in Summer 2026
2. Reside in or attend high school in one of the following surrounding counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, and Pinellas.
3. Have participated in extracurricular school activities, community service, or other volunteer work.
4. Have and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
5. Must be a graduating senior in class of 2026 planning to or is currently registered in a course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, or vocational/technical trade school in the United States.
6. Submit a completed Harram Temple No. 23 Prince Hall Shriners Watts Sanderson Jr. Memorial Educational Grant application package electronically by May 3, 2026
a) This will include uploading the following documents to be submitted electronically along with your application: Two (2) letters of recommendation and your personal essay.
7. Send an official high school transcript electronically to: harram23wsj@gmail.com by the May 3, 2026 deadline.
8. Submit a TYPED, one-page 450 to 500-word essay, describing personal challenges you overcame, academic and career goals, and how you plan to use your education or training to help society at large. This will be submitted with your online application.
9. Note: Must present proof of actual enrollment/registration at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical trade school prior to disbursement of any educational grant funds.
Deadline: 05/03/2026The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant Program is established to assist selected high school students to continue their educational goals. Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners
are excited to award five (5) $1,000.00 educational grants, to selected high school students, to help them achieve their dreams of attending a college, university, or vocational/technical trade school. The Watts Sanderson, Jr. Memorial Educational Grant program recognizes students for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Educational grants are awarded based on academic achievement, awards, honors, leadership, involvement in school activities, community/volunteer activities, and financial need. Educational grants are awarded without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
Multiple scholarships available. Visit www.aopa.org for individual scholarship requirements.
Deadline: variesScholarships 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: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:
A few main eligibility points:
SWE offers more than $1 million in scholarships each year to collegians like you? SWE Scholarships support students who pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. In 2025, SWE disbursed over 330 scholarships valued at nearly $1,600,000!
Amount: $1,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:
Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.
Deadline: 06/08/2026To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com
Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Amount: $500
Grades: 12
Requirements:
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior.
The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are developing programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated, healthy and to teach them the value of teamwork.