9/2 for Fall Semester 1/2 for Spring Semester
Department of Guidance Services
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
November 2015
NAME / AMOUNT / GRADE / REQUIREMENTS / DEADLINEAbbott and Fenner Scholarship Program / Up to $1,000 / Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm / 6/10/2016
American Psychological Association / Varies / APA and its affiliates provide a wide range of grants, scholarships and awards with the aim of advancing the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education and human welfare. Search the directory at http://www.apa.org/about/awards/ / Various
Art Institute / Varies / Scholarship competitions: Art Poster Design, Fashion and Best Teen Chef and Culinary Competition. Check website for more information. http://www.aicompetitions.com/2013/ / Varies
Arts for Life NEW / 25 - $2,000 / Seniors / Awards $2,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in the arts. For information visit http://artsforlifeaward.org/wordpress/apply/ /
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Bulk Office Supply / $1000 / High School Students / Students interested in teaching, art or owning your own business are eligible to apply. For application and information visit http://www.bulkofficesupply.com/scholarships-in-new-york /
2/1/16
Business Management Scholarships / Varies / For information on Business Management Scholarships search the directory by visiting http://www.businessmanagementdegree.com/scholarships/ /Varies
Christine H. Eide Memorial Scholarship Award / $500 / 12 & college students / The scholarship is for legally blind students entering or attending an accredited college or university full-time. http://www.lighthouse.org/services-and-assistance/scholarship-award-programs/eide/ /9/2 for Fall Semester 1/2 for Spring Semester
The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship / $5,000 / Ages 14-19 / Students in the U.S. who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Contact the school you are planning to attend to ask whether a Coca-Cola First generation Scholarship is in place, and if so, how to apply. /David Logan Scholarship NEW / $2,500 / Seniors / Scholarship is awarded once each year to four high school seniors who excel in athletics and academics. For more information visit http://www.baynews9.com/sports/logan-scholarship.html /
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Florida State Elks Assoc. / $3,000-$10,000 / Seniors / For information visit http://www.floridaelks.org/hope-scholarships /
1-15-16
2015 Green Home Improvement Scholarship by Home Advisor / $1000 / Seniors / Challenging students to break new ground in green home improvement . High School seniors accepted to a college or trade school or any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at any accredited college, university or trade school in the U.S. are qualified to apply by submitting a 1,000 to 2,000 word essay. For more information visit http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/scholarships/ /1/31/16
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Florida Atlantic University / Varies / 12 / A select group of next year’s students will receive scholarships that include full tuition, room and board for up to four years. In addition, they have new scholarships in humanities and social sciences. For further information visit www.honorscollege.edu /Healthcare Administration Degree Guide (HADG) / $1,500 / Available to all U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration or healthcare management at an accredited university. The scholarship can be view at http://www.healthcare-administration-degree.net/healthcare-administration-and-management-scholarship/ /
May 15 and Oct 15
ImproveNet DIY Repair Scholarship / $1000 / Seniors / Scholarship challenges students to show the pros how they complete various DIY projects. An essay of 1,000 – 2,000 words on the topic “How to fix _____.” For further information visit http://www.improvenet.com/scholarships/home-repair /12/15/15 11:59PM Mountain Time
JCI Senators Foundation of Florida, Inc. / (2) $500(1) $1000 / Seniors / $500 scholarships based on academic performance. The $1000 scholarship based on academic performance and financial need. For information visit http://www.fljcifoundation.org/ /
Midnight Jan. 15, 2016
JSG Leadership Program previously Junior Sungoddess Scholarship / Recognizes high school young ladies in Pinellas County who display academic success, community awareness, and embody the values and poise to represent the City of St. Petersburg as goodwill ambassadors. For scholarship information visit www.suncoasters-stpete.com /1/7/16
2014 Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Inc. Fred Held Scholarship / (2) $500 / Seniors / Recognizes seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent liter and promote recycling in their school and/or communities. Application available online 2/1/14 at www.mykpb.com /The Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program / $1000 / 12 / 3.0 cumulative GPA, have a significant (severe to profound) bilateral hearing loss, be a mainstreamed student, and be a US citizen. To receive a copy of the scholarship, email /
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PEER – Pinellas Education Employees – Retired Scholarship / $1000 / Senior / Scholarship to a graduating Pinellas County public high school senior who is related to the PEER/PCTA/PESPA family. Applications available after 12/1/15 at www.pcta-pespa.org /2/12/16
P.E.O. Sisterhood Florida Chapters / Not to exceed $2,000 / Financial assistance for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance. Applicant must be a woman and a resident of Florida. For further information and eligibility criteria visit your school counselor. /1/24/16
Pinellas Education Foundation / Seniors / Provides more than 100 different college and technical school scholarships to more than 250 high school seniors throughout Pinellas County. Applications for scholarships are available online at www.pinellaseducation.org /Between 8/14/15 & 1/14/16 at 5PM
Pinellas Education FoundationPTEC Scholarships / For more information on the following scholarships:
Frances Stavros Career & Technical Scholarship, PACE Scholarship,
Ted Winner Scholarship, Youth Skills (Worknet), Skills USA Scholarships please see http://pinellaseducation.org/students/scholarship-programs/ptec /
The SAM Fund / Financial assistance to young adults as they move forward with their lives after cancer. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 35, finished with active treatment and residents of the United States. Applications are accepted once per year, beginning with a Letter of Intent (LOI) phase in June. Information on the LOI process is posted on website in early June. www.thesamfund.org /
SPC Presidential Scholarship / 60 Credit Hours / Senior / Pinellas County High School senior with a weighted 3.5 GPA, and who have taken the SAT/ACT exams are encouraged to apply. For further information and eligibility criteria visit http://www.spcollege.edu/scholars/ /
1/15/16
The SPC Foundation / Varies / 12 / Online application, essays, one letter of recommendation and recommended completed FAFSA. Check website eligibility requirements. http://www.spcollege.edu/foundation/scholarships.htm /Check Website
SWE Scholarships / Scholarship supports women pursuing careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. For more information visit http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/scholarships#activePanels_ /Varies
Toyota Scholarships / Varies / Toyota supports a wide variety of scholarship programs, many which focus on students in diverse and underserved communities. Visit website for further information. http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/education/scholarships/ /Check Website
University of South Florida / Varies / 12 / Several scholarships for students attending University of South Florida. For more information visit https://advinternal.fastmail.usf.edu/scholarships/default2.aspxAny questions can be directed to . /
Various deadlines
Varsity Tutors / $1000 monthly / Monthly scholarship where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. For more information visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship /Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship / $1,000-$10,000 / Provides funding to minority students enrolled one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. For more information visit http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html /
Sept. 30
**Please see your guidance department for scholarships specific to your school**
Other scholarship opportunities:
Chicana/Latina Foundation http://chicanalatina.org/
Congressional Hispanic Caucus www.chci.org
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program www.gmsp.org
Governor Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest www.floridahispanicheritage.com
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) www.hacu.net
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. www.hispanicfund.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) www.laef.org
LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) www.lnesc.org
Making It Count www.makingitcount.com
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) www.maldef.org
Ronald McDonald Scholarship www.meencanta.com
Sallie Mae Fund www.thesalliemaefund.org
Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund www.salef.org
Scholarships for Hispanics www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
Scholarship Experts www.scholarshipexperts.com
Southern Scholarship Foundation- Free housing https://www.southernscholarship.org/
The Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships www.coca-colascholars.org
United Negro College Fund www.uncf.org
Opportunities is a monthly publication of a scholarship list for Pinellas County Schools. No independent investigation has been done by the Pinellas County School System to warrant this information. You should investigate before any payment of fees for scholarship
searches. Scholarship information should be free. This information is intended for financial aid advice and not for profit.
Updated Dec. 3, 2015