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49 Legacy Scholarships
Sponsor: onePULSE Foundation
P.O. Box 2126
Orlando, FL 32802
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from the LGBTQ+ community in Central Florida who plan to or are attending post secondary institutions.

Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://onepulsefoundation.org/scholarships/

Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least a year and first-time undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs (except theology or divinity degrees). Applicants must meet Florida's general state aid eligibility requirements and enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Award renewable for up to nine semesters. Participating institutions determine application procedures, deadlines and student eligibility. Award amount determined by the Legislature in the General Appropriation Act each year.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office at eligible Florida colleges and universities.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Aida White Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their academic performance, participation in sports and extracurricular activities, volunteer work and employment history.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Al Downing Jazz Scholarship
Sponsor: Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2240
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in a jazz band during their senior year. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students must submit a recorded audition and an essay about the importance of jazz in their life. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aldowningjazz.com/

Allison's Gift: A Scholarship for Birthmothers
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be birthmothers who have placed their child for adoption within the last five years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to residents of Florida or those who placed their child/children with adoptive parents in Florida.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

American Legion Department of Florida General Scholarship
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Florida
Elizabeth Douglas, Programs Director
1912A Lee Road
Orlando, FL 32810
Eligibility: Applicants must be direct descendants of American Legion members in good standing or deceased U.S. veterans who would have been eligible for membership. They must be seniors at accredited Florida high schools who plan to pursue undergraduate study upon graduation. Funds must be used within four years of graduation, excluding active military service.

Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of documentation of veteran's service are required.
Website: https://www.floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships/

AMPP Central Florida Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation
15835 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084-5145
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate, graduate or two-year associate's program related to the study of corrosion or corrosion control at an accredited college or university. Students must have a permanent or school residence in Florida and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Amount: $500
Deadline: January 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ampp.org/about/emerg-student-outreach/academic-scholarships-program

Anne Sturrock Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Aqua Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Aqua Foundation for Women
Miami, FL 33157
Eligibility: Applicants must be female LGBTQ+ students who are attending or entering college and are active in the South Florida LGBTQ community.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://aquafoundation.org/

BAMA Scholarship
Sponsor: Bay Area Manufacturers Association
1050 Starkey Road
Suite 501
Largo, FL 33771
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, grade transcripts and an essay outlining their academic and professional goals. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.bama-fl.org

Bank of America Minority Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be Palm Beach County residents.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Beers and Gordon Law $2,500 Scholarship
Sponsor: Beers and Gordon
313 South Central Avenue
Oviedo, FL 32765
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, reside in the state of Florida and attend a public or private high school in Seminole County. Students must have contributed at least 75 hours of volunteer service throughout high school and have a minimum 3.3 GPA. An essay is required on a provided prompt.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.beersandgordonlaw.com/scps-scholarship/

Bill Wenner - Florida Water Ski Federation Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Suite 481
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at a two-year or four-year accredited college and enrolled full-time. Students must remain enrolled full-time at their chosen college during the year of receipt of the scholarship. Applicants must be members of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports. Applicants must be students who are youth competitors at the Florida State Championships. Selection is based on sportsmanship, character, and improvement both on and off the water.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships

Bradley Collins Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be a household and/or community leaders. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Brighten the Corner, Inc. Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation Founded in Cape Coral Florida
1405 SE 47th Street
Unit 2
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have been accepted to or are currently attending Florida Southwestern Colleges.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.capecoralcf.org/offerings/scholarships/

Carl E. Brooks Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit proof of parent's immigrant status, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and a personal essay describing their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

CDM Constructors Inc. Workforce Development Scholarship
Sponsor: CDM Constructors Inc. Workforce Development Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates who plan to enroll full-time in an eligible undergraduate program at an accredited two-year college or vocational technical school. Students must reside or attend school in one of the following states: Texas, California or Florida. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must enroll in one of the following eligible majors: electrical, automation, instrumentation and controls, cybersecurity or related discipline.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cdmconstructors/

Chet and Jannett Perry Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must enter college within the year immediately following high school graduation. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Colonial Bank Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Preference is given to minority students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Couse-Gram Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Curwen-Guidry-Blackburn Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Southern Bowling Congress
9817 Miller Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410.

Amount: $750
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required.
Website: http://www.southernbowlingcongress.org/scholarship.html

David G. Robinson Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate diligence, leadership, community service experience, strong moral character and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Destinations Florida Dave Warren Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors who plan to make a career in the hospitality industry within the State of Florida. Selection criteria include the personal goals of the student, financial need, and community involvement.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Dixie Boys Baseball
P.O. Box 8263
Dothan, AL 36304
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Amount: $1,250
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://baseball.dixie.org

Dixie Youth Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Dixie Youth Baseball Inc.
Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee
110 South Bolivar Street
Suite 207
Marshall, TX 75670
Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online.
Website: http://youth.dixie.org

Doc Keen Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have belonged to 4-H or FFA for at least two consecutive years. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Doris W. Frey Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate commitment to Christian service. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Dr. J. Howard Hinesley Music and Art Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of any Pinellas County Public High School who plan to pursue a career in music or art education. Students must attend a Florida college or university and must have a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Dr. Robert Vassallo Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Richard O. Jacobson High School who are participants in the nursing program.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Dunbar Heritage Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enter college within the year immediately following high school graduation. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate record of academic excellence in athletics, artistry, literary, musical or other pursuits.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Ellen Sheppard Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Preference will be given to students in their first year of college.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Family District 1 Scholarships
Sponsor: American Hellenic Education Progressive Association
1909 Q Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students who plan to attend a college or university full-time during the calendar year of application. They must be residents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee or Florida.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. The current application must be used and must be sent by certified mail and return receipt requested.
Website: https://ahepa.org/education/

Faye Lynn Roberts Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must be age 21 or older with a demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: $750
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

First Generation Matching Grant Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must submit applications and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Each university determines its own deadline.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are at the financial aid offices of state universities.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must earn a Florida high school diploma or equivalent, have not been found guilty or plead no contest to a felony charge and meet the award's academic requirements. Applicants must also be Florida residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and be accepted by and enrolled in an eligible Florida public or private college or vocational school at least quarter time. Application must be completed during the senior year of high school.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Apply by completing the Florida Financial Aid Application. The application is available online at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org or from your high school guidance counselor.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Florida Engineers in Construction Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Engineering Society
125 South Gadsden Street
Tallahassee, FL 32302-0750
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled or accepted in an accredited degree program in engineering at a Florida university. They must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have plans to pursue a career in construction. Please include a recommendation by an engineering faculty members. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 19
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, a transcript and one letter of recommendation are required.
Website: https://www.fleng.org

Florida Governor's Black History Month Essay Contest
Sponsor: Volunteer Florida
Black History Month Committee
1545 Raymond Diehl Road
Suite 250
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida students in grades 4-12 and compose an essay on the given topic. Winners receive a four-year full scholarship to a Florida state college or university and a trip to the Governor's Black History Month celebration.

Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: February 7
How to apply: Applications are available online. A parental waiver, essay and student's contact information are required.
Website: http://www.floridablackhistory.com

Florida Oratorical Contest
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Florida
Elizabeth Douglas, Programs Director
1912A Lee Road
Orlando, FL 32810
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.

Amount: $500-$18,000
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the local American Legion Post.
Website: https://www.floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships/

Florida Striders Track Club College Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Striders Track Club
P.O. Box 413
Orange Park, FL 32067
Eligibility: Applicants must have resided in Northeast Florida for a minimum of two years at the time of applying. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their running achievements, academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement and leadership experience.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://floridastriders.com/cs/floridastriders/page.detail?page_id=1

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: There are three student financial aid programs: The Florida Public Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend state universities and public community colleges. The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. The Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend eligible degree-granting private colleges and universities that are ineligible under the Florida Private Student Assistance Grant. High school students in the top 20 percent of their classes receive priority funding.

Amount: At least $200
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Florida Water Ski Federation Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Suite 481
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Eligibility: Applicants must be event water ski athletes who compete in the Florida State Water Ski Championships and are currently registered students in a college or university on a full-time basis. Student must be U.S. citizens and members of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships

Frances Harris Gresham Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Frank and Marie Cleary Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Frederick W. And Grace P. Brecht Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Florida
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
S-107 Criser Hall
P.O. Box 114025
Gainesville, FL 32611
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Brevard County for at least two years or graduated from Brevard county high schools. Students must be accepted for admission to a community college or university in the state of Florida and enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking students in an undergraduate, graduate or professional program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and have good moral character and habits.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/

Geisinger Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/

George E. Judd Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

George Snow High School Scholarship
Sponsor: George Snow Scholarship Fund
201 Plaza Real
Suite 260
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending a Palm Beach County high school, Blanche Ely High School or Pompano Beach High School. Students can attend any accredited college, university, technical or vocational school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarship.org/

Graduate Scholarship Program
Sponsor: National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Inc.
845 South Main Street
P.O. Box 1873
Greenville, MS 38701
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee who are attending a U.S. institution and pursuing graduate studies in fields which address the needs of children, including counseling, psychology, mental health, special education and speech pathology.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.najanet.org/naja-scholarship/

Harry and Bertha Bronstein Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Special preference is given to students who are either handicapped or a minority student.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Health Professions Scholarship - Healthcare
Sponsor: Charlotte Community Foundation
227 Sullivan Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at Charlotte County high schools who are residents of Charlotte County and are entering or attending a two-year or four-year health professions program in a college in Florida or an accredited online health professions program. Students must be in good standing with the health professions program to renew the scholarship.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://charlottecf.org/scholarships/

Hoyt-Jolley Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
1386 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a Florida or Georgia chapter. Students must continuously be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.alphadeltapi.org/foundation/scholarships/

IRARC Memorial, Joseph P. Rubino, WA4MMD, Scholarship
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an active Amateur Radio License in any class and be studying at an accredited institution. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to Florida residents, particularly those from Brevard County and those with need and lower GPAs.

Amount: $750
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program

Irene Gibson Clay Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Isabel Mayer Kirkpatrick Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicant must have a GPA between 2.7 and 3.3. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in sports and extracurricular activities. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

James Bilder Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. Preference is given to students who intend on enrolling at a vocational or technical school.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

James Gill Technical Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Jacobson Technical High School.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: National Foliage Foundation
1533 Park Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32835
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising freshmen or undergraduates at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be full-time students who are enrolled in or who are planning to enroll in a degree program in horticulture or a related subject. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: https://www.nationalhorticulturefoundation.org/

Jane H. Berktold Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and a personal essay describing their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Jeff Clark - Florida Water Ski Federation Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Suite 481
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at a two-year or four-year accredited college and enrolled full-time. Students must remain enrolled full-time at their chosen college during the year of receipt of the scholarship. Applicants must be members of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports. Applicants must be male students who are youth competitors at the Florida State Championships.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation
P.O. Box 40
Abbeville, AL 36310
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need.

Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: February 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org

Joan Cain Florida Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Foundation
Scholarship Program
2601 East Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79104
Eligibility: Applicants must be AQHA or AQHYA members for at least two years and are from Florida. Members must also be current members of the Florida Quarter Horse Youth Association who have maintained two or more years of membership. Students should be actively involved with FlQHA. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to either a two or four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aqha.com/scholarships1

John and Ellen Sheppard Humane Student Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate belief in a higher power, extracurricular involvement and a commitment to helping others. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

John and Ruth Childe Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a description of their physical disability, FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

John S. Atwater Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in the criminal justice program for four years.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Jordan Abdo/Michael Bluett Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in at least one sport in high school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit grade transcripts, an essay, SAT and/or ACT scores and a letter of recommendation.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must have been born in or have a natural parent who was born in either Mexico or Spain, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race. Students must plan to attend Florida public or eligible private institutions as undergraduate or graduate students, but graduating high school seniors get preference.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applicants must submit the initial student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 15.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Judge Isaac Anderson, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must demonstrate strong community ties through history of community service and/or extracurricular involvement. Applicants must intend on enrolling at an accredited educational institution.

Amount: $1,400
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Julian and Eunice Cohen Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must provide evidence demonstrating academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities. Students must also demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Juliann King Maxwell Scholarship Fund for Riverview High School
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Riverview High School. Students must be pursuing a career in an accredited college or university.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/

Julie Willard Mikell Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate strong community ties through community service and/or extracurricular involvement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must have documented financial need. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Jump Start Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrated financial need. Students must be Florida residents residing in the state for at least 12 months and must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with a valid social security number.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA who have been or currently are in the foster care system or a ward of the state. Students must be residents of Clearwater, Dunedin or Tarpon Springs with demonstrated school and community service (25+ hours).

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Kappa Delta Phi
Sponsor: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Attn: Jeanne Cooper
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 202
Bethesda, MD 20814
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tota.org/scholarships

Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Lorraine Grant Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are graduating seniors at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School of Seminole. Students must be studying a technical education curriculum and must have a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Matt Fisher Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School of Seminole who are studying a technical education curriculum. Selections are limited to students with a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Laurence E. Barreca Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Lewis B. Barber Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must intend on pursing a degree in Christian music or Christian education or certification to teach deaf/blind students.

Amount: $5,100
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Lisa Bjork Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay in order to be considered for applications.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
Sponsor: Lake Michigan Credit Union
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan or Florida or members of Lake Michigan Credit Union or the children of members. Students must be high school seniors who plan to enter a trade school, college or university.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.lmcu.org/about/community-relations/hutt-scholarship/

Love of Bonita Empowerment Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have been out of high school for at least two years and have documented financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in community service and/or sports. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: The John Lynch Foundation
P.O. Box 172247
Tampa, FL 33672
Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay and three letters of recommendation. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, athletic performance and community service. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Amount: $15,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jlf.fluidreview.com

Mary Ellen Burnett Scholarship In Loving Memory Of George H. Burnett
Sponsor: University of Florida
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
S-107 Criser Hall
P.O. Box 114025
Gainesville, FL 32611
Eligibility: Applicants must be entering freshmen at the University of Florida and exhibit financial need. Students must be graduates of one of the following schools: East Ridge High School, Eustis High School, Leesburg High School, Mount Dora High School, South Lake High School, Tavares High School or Umatilla High School.

Amount: At least $500
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/

Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must show financial need as determined by the school and meet the application procedures and deadlines of the participating schools.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications may be obtained from the participating schools' financial aid offices.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Matthew James Audin Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants should be involved in high school activities. Students should exemplify academic achievement, leadership and personal character.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Maura and William Benjamin Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community service.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Michael Gulvezan Scholarship
Sponsor: Charlotte Community Foundation
227 Sullivan Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Charlotte County public high school students who are accepted in good standing to a Florida-accredited post-secondary school.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://charlottecf.org/scholarships/

Miguel Cabrera Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
333 W. Fort Street, Suite 2010
Detroit, MI 48226
Eligibility: Applicants must be Michigan and Florida graduating seniors who would be first-generation college students with demonstrated financial need. Students must be in good standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA while they also keep making the satisfactory progress requirement. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

Milton J. Boone Horticultural Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Minnreg Veterans Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or lower. Students must display financial need and plan to study a STEM-related field. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend a Florida school or are related to a current or former Honeywell employee.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

NACA South Student Leadership Scholarships
Sponsor: National Association for Campus Activities
13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.naca.org/resources/scholarships-grants/scholarships.html

Northrop Grumman Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers
130 East Randolph Street
Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 60601
Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Amount: $4,500
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://swe.org/scholarships/

Paul B. and Aline Flynn Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program
Sponsor: National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main Street
Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need.

Amount: $1,000-$7,500
Deadline: January 26
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee.
Website: http://www.nsna.org

Richard S. Thompson and Marion L. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Robert A. Kleckner Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Robert B. and Dorothy Pence Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate diligence, strong moral character and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Robert C. and Margaret A. Schikora Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need and a B grade average in high school. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in community service and/or sports. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Rosewood Family Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who attend state universities, public community colleges or public postsecondary vocational-technical schools. Direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923 receive preference. The descendants must provide family information on the Florida Financial Aid Application.

Amount: Up to $6,100
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applicants must submit the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Applications online by April 1. Florida residents must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by May 15. Non-residents must submit the FAFSA in time to receive the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the processor and send a copy of the SAR to the Office of Student Financial Assistance by May 15.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

Roy W. Likins Scholarship
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - Florida Section
1300 Ninth Street
Suite B-124
St. Cloud, FL 34769
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate students who are enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be majoring in a subject that is related to the drinking water industry and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, character and stated career goals.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript and two recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://www.fsawwa.org

Ruth Messmer Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. Selection is based on academic achievement and documented history of leadership and community service.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Ryan Wells Scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed a minimum of three semesters of culinary or hospitality courses at the high school level in Pinellas County. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enroll in a culinary or hospitality program within a year of graduation. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation and an essay explaining their professional goals.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org

Sandy Ulm Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME)
PO Box 941169
Maitland, FL 32794-1169
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate or master's program in the fields of educational media, library science or related field and be currently taking a course related to their program. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to receive the award and continue to receive it. Applicants must live in Florida, be or intend to become school library media specialists, be members in good standing with FAME and sign a statement that they will be serving as a school library media specialist in Florida within one year after obtain certification or degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.floridamediaed.org/

Sanibel Community Church Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to Christian faith and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

School of ACE Scholarship
Sponsor: School of ACE Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or current college undergraduates who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must reside in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/acescholarship/

Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
Sponsor: Simon Youth Foundation
225 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 16
How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered.
Website: https://syf.org

Silver Knight Award
Sponsor: Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald
11410 NW 20th Street
Suite 222
Miami, FL 33172
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA attending private, public or parochial schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. Students are nominated by their schools.

Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.
Website: https://www.miamiherald.com/site-services/miami-herald-events/silver-knight/

Sister Helen Marie Pellicer Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 12608
Tallahassee, FL 32317-2608
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Florida residents and undergraduate upperclassmen who are majoring in dietetics. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 12
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and two recommendation letters are required.
Website: http://www.eatrightflorida.org

Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) Scholarship
Sponsor: Southeast Desalting Association
354 NW Alice Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.southeastdesalting.com/scholarship-opportunities/

Southern Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Southern Scholarship Foundation
322 Stadium Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate high character and attend or plan to attend Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, the University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College.

Amount: Room and board
Deadline: April 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.southernscholarship.org

Stan and Donna Switzer - Florida Water Ski Federation Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Suite 481
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at a two-year or four-year accredited college and enrolled full-time. Students must remain enrolled full-time at their chosen college during the year of receipt of the scholarship. Applicants must be members of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports and be female students who are youth competitors at the Florida State Championships.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships

Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition Doctorate in Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be students demonstrating financial need who have been accepted into an accredited Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Nursing or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students must be faculty members teaching in the area of nursing at State College of Florida, Keiser (Sarasota), Florida SouthWestern State College (Charlotte), or University of South Florida (Sarasota-Manatee) and be nominated by the Dean or Director of the program at which they currently teach.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

SWFL Deputy Sheriffs Association Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit documentation of parent or guardian's employment with Sheriff's Office, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Johnson Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited institution in Florida. One parent must be a regular full-time or permanent part-time UPS employee who has resided in Florida for at least twelve months. They must have been employed at UPS at least one year and must be employed there when the awards are announced. Children of UPS retirees and deceased UPS workers are also eligible. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required.
Website: https://jsf.bz/education-grants/scholarships/

Thomas William Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Walter and Adi Blum Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be an immigrant to the United States. Students must also demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must attend an eligible private, nonprofit Florida college or university, be Florida residents and not be in default on any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship. Requirements vary by institution.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/

William L. Graddy Law School Scholarship
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicant must have been residents of one of the aforementioned counties for at least three years. Students must have completed their first year of law school and have documented financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/

Women's Empowerment Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be female Florida residents or non-traditional students who exhibit financial need. High school applicants must have a GPA in the range of 2.5 to 3.5 (No previous GPA requirement for non-traditional students.)

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org