Department of Guidance Services

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

February 2015

NAME / AMOUNT / GRADE / REQUIREMENTS / DEADLINE
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program / $1000 / Juniors and Seniors / Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page. For full details visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm / 6/15/15
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
Bailey Family Foundation in Tampa *NEW / $20,000 / Senior / A $20,000 scholarship awarded to one senior at each high school in Hillsborough, Polk and Pinellas County. For information and application visit
www.bailey-family.org /

3/15/15

Bright House Networks Future Leaders Scholarship Program / Computer Laptop, Software and Carrying Case / Seniors / Technology scholarship program designed to recognize high school seniors in good standing in the Bright House Networks service area for their contributions to their schools and local communities. For further information visit your school counselor /

Hand delivery: 3/31/15 Mail: Postmark by 3/31/15 & Received no late 4/6/15

CPCU Society (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters) Florida Suncoast Chapter / $2000 / Seniors / To apply send your resume, which should include scholastic achievements, extra circular activities and work experience together with one page memo outlining the reasons why you should be selected. Send by mail or e-mail, including name, high school, address, phone number and e-mail to: June C. Glenn 1800 Pine Hill Drive Safety Harbor, FL 34695 or /

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4/1/15
Children of Divorce Scholarship presented by the Law Firm of Ayo and Iken / (2) $1,000 / Seniors / Florida high school seniors that are members of a separated household. For details, requirements, application and information visit www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken /

5/1/15

Church’s Chicken Scholars Program / (175) $1000 / Senior / Graduating senior or graduating from a home school education, is a resident of the U.S. with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and plan to enroll part-time or full-time without interruption for the entire 2015-2016 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college university or vocational-tech school in U.S . For further information and requirements visit www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars /

2/27/15

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 / 2-$2,500 (Tampa Area) / Submit a written essay of 500 words or less explaining why you believe you deserve the scholarship. Submit letters of recommendation: one from a coach and one from a teacher along with a copy of your transcript for proof of GPA.
To enter and for full rules, visit http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/logan-scholarship.html or talk to your school counselor. /

2/28/15

Disney Friends for Change Grants / $500 / Ages 5-18 / Offers young change-makers $500 to gather their friends and turn their creative ideas to help their communities into projects taking place on or around the Global Youth Service Day, April 17-19, 2015. For further information visit: http://www.ysa.org/disney_friends_for_change_us_grants /

2-18-15

FAD Scholarship / (2) $1,000 / For 2015 Florida High School Deaf Graduates. For information please see www.fadcentral.org /

4/1/15

Florida Engineering Society / (6) $2,500 / Seniors / Graduating high school seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering and might need financial assistance. For eligibility requirements contact your school counselor. /

2/13/15

Florida Prepaid Scholarship Sweepstakes *NEW / $7,000 / Ten families will each win a 1-Year Florida University Plan scholarship. Register at http://www.floridaprepaidscholarshipprogram.com /

2/17/15

Harriet Irsay Scholarship / $1000 / 12 or college students / Architecture, Communication, Education, Film, History, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Polish Studies and Public Relations. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (preferably) of Polish heritage. http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=15859 /

July 1

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 /
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund / (3-5) $2,500 / Senior / Evaluation process primarily on “need” basis. Also, (1) academics, (2) community service, and (3) writing skills. A total of on-hundred points allocated to these four categories. Check with your guidance counselor for application. /

3/31/2015

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 /
August P. and Essie W. Krausman Scholarship / Students who have graduated from Pinellas County, Florida high schools. The scholastic standing, the need and the moral and religious attributes are considered in the selection process. For information visit your school counselor. /

5/15/2015

Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association Scholarship / $2000 / Senior / Graduating senior at Largo High who is a member of the instrumental music program or a family member of a Band of Gold graduate under former Director Robert Cotter (1968-1980) regardless of the school they attend. An online application is available at www.largobandofgold.com /

3/20/2015

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 /

Not Stated

MacDill Officers’ Spouses’ Club (MOSC) / Senior / Recognizes outstanding military dependents in the MacDill Community by offering merit-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors and military spouses. For information visit www.macdillosc.com /

3/20/15

Persian American Society of Tampa Bay (PASTB) / (4) $500 / Qualified graduating students of Iranian descent living in the Tampa Bay area. For information visit http://pastb.org/scholarship.html /

May 10

Pinellas County Gator Club Emerson Scholarship *NEW / (9) $1000 / Seniors / Application completed with essay and must be accepted/attending the University of Florida. For application and information visit
www.pinellascountygatorclub.com /

4/1/15

Pinellas Education Employees – Retired (PEER) 2015 Scholarship / $1000 / Senior / Pinellas County public high school senior who is related to PEER/PCTA/PESPA family to help further his/her education. For criteria and application visit PCTA/PESPA website (after Dec 1, 2014) at www.pcta-pespa.org and click on either the PEER link or the 2015 PEER scholarship link or by calling Terry Plaia (727)799-2937 prior to 2/10/15. /

2/28/15

Pinellas Education Foundation
PTEC 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 /
Pinellas Park Art Society Scholarship / $1500 / Seniors / Based on artistic abilities and fulfillment of the application requirements. To apply and for application requirements, download the scholarship application form online at www.pinellasart.com / 3/15/15
Pinellas School Counselor Association / $500 / Seniors / High school seniors planning to attend a 4 year university, 2 year college or vocational program. Eligibility includes one letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member. Essay (not exceeding one page) providing detailed information on the impact a school counselor (from elementary, middle or high school) has had on you. Essay must be submitted with a PSCA Essay Competition Entry Form. For information and form contact your school counselor. / 3/27/15
Right Fit Foundation / 5000 / 9-12 / Non-profit 501 (c)(3)dedicated to educating families about the college admissions and financial aid process. Eligibility: US citizen, Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas County Resident, High School Student (9t-12th), weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Application can be found at http://www.rightfitfoundation.org/#!scholarship/c1bcc / 4/30/15
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
Sons of Italy, Gulf Coast Chapter, Lodge #2708 / $1000 / This scholarship is offered to a student of Italian heritage who meets the eligibility requirements. To see eligibility requirements and to download application visit
www.sonsofitalycgc.org / 3/27/15
The SPC Foundation / Varies / 12 / Online application, essay, two letters of recommendation and a completed FAFSA. Check website eligibility requirements. www.spcollege.edu/foundation/scholarships.htm / Check Website
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.aspx
Any questions can be directed to . / Various deadlines

**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 February 2015