Pensacola Recreational Fisherman’s Association / Scholarships for seniors. Visit their website at
Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition / Students 9th-12th may enter a competition of presenting a 3-5 minute audio essay. The grand prize worth $30,000.This year’s theme is “My Responsibility to America”. The rules and official entry forms can be found at / Nov. 1, 2016
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
up to $40,000 per year toward their bachelor's degree. / Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
Please be sure to have students select “Other” for the “How I heard about the scholarship” survey question and type in “GEAR UP”.
/ November 30, 2016.
UWF
/ Freshman scholarships vary. Please visit UWF’s website for more information. There are deadlines to apply as well. / Various
AXA ACHIEVEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP
$ 25,000, $ 10,000 or
$ 2,500 / -demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by
outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related
activities
Applications can be found at:
/ December 15,
2016
VARSITY TUTORS’
MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
$ 1,000 / What part of a college experience will you be most thankful for,
and why?
Application can be found at:
/ December 15,
2016 5:00 p.m.
(CST)
FOOT LOCKER SCHOLARATHLETES
PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP
$20,000 / Outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional
academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and
within their communities.
- on a high school sports team and in good standing
- unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from 9th grade on
- U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident
- Foot Locker employees and their immediate family members are
ineligible
Download your application at:
/ Applications
must be received
by 5pm EST on
December 15,
2016.
EMERALD COAST
CHAPTER OF THE
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY
FEDERATION
Emerald Coast Winner -
$250
State Winner - $1,000
National Winner- $10,000 / Applicants will be judged based on their scholastic achievements,
leadership abilities, community involvement and commitment to
conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
For more information and application go to:
/ January 1, 2017.
THE EUGENE MCDERMOTT
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$ 250,000 / Leadership
-Service
-Character
Application can be found at:
/ January 4, 2017
JOHN F. KENNEDY
PROFILE IN COURAGE
ESSAY CONTEST
1st Prize-$20,000
2nd Prize-$1,000
Five finalists receive $500
each.
Eighteen JFK 100 awards
of $100 each / Requirements:
-Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum
of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the
word count.
-Essays must be the original work of the student.
-John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy are not
eligible subjects for essays.
-Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected
official that occurred during or after 1956, the publication date of
Profiles in Courage. The official may have addressed an issue at
the local, state, or national level.
-Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will
be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage
other than the act for which the award was given.
-Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
For complete guidelines visit the Profile in Courage Award at:
/ Application
deadline online
or regular mail
postmark
January 4, 2017.
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$1,000-$8,000
scholarships / The GE-Reagan Foundation is in honor of President Ronald
Reagan. This program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound
students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity,
and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to
$40,000 per recipient)
- Minimum Unweighted GPA of 3.0
- Financial need
- United States Citizen
- Plan to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college or
university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic
year
Apply at / January 5, 2017
MENSA EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
4@ $1,000 ea. / The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship
program bases its awards totally on essays written by the
applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic
program or financial need.
The applicant must be enrolled in a degree program in an
accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic
year following the application date.
The applicant must submit an application and essay of not more
than 550 words explaining their academic and/or vocational
goals.
For more information or to download an application go to:
/ January 15, 2017
HOLOCAUST REFLECTION
CONTEST
$ 1,000 / -Reflecting on a single survivor testimonial that inspires them,
and how they could apply this insight in making their own daily
life choices.
Application can be found at:
/ January 22, 2017
Scholarships for Latino students: / All high school Hispanic/Latino seniors are encouraged to look at the eligibility requirements and apply accordingly. Deadlines and amount awarded vary.
- Becas Univision Scholarship. Opens in January 2017.
- Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
- Hispanic Scholarship Foundation. Opens: January 1, 2017. Deadline: March 31, 2017.
- U.S. Navy STEM Scholarship. Opens in January 2017.
RON BROWN SCHOLAR
Minimum of 10 @ $10,000
per year for 4 years
($40,000 total) / Applicant must:
-Be an African American high school senior;
-Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit
leadership ability, participate in community service activities and
demonstrate financial need. January 9, 2016 -final postmarked
deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar
Program.
Application may be downloaded at:
/ January 9, 2017.
FLORIDA JCI
SENATE, INC.
C. RICHARD HARROW
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
2 @ $1,000 / Each year, $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating high
school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their
education at an accredited post-secondary colleges, universities
or vocational school. The number of grants awarded annually will
be at the discretion of the United States JCI Foundation. The
awards must be used to educational expenses in the first year of
full-time study.
The application is available at:
/ Deadline for
submission is
postmarked by
January 13, 2017.
J. OLLIE EDMUNDS
DISTINGUISHED
SCHOLARSHIP
(STETSON UNIVERSITY)
2 @ $200,000 / The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished scholarship will be awarded to
two outstanding first-year students, honoring one of Stetson’s
most notable past presidents .
-GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 weighted GPA
-ACT composite score of at least 30 or a minimum combined SAT-I
score of 1350 (combined Critical Reading and Math)
Application is available at:
/ January
15, 2017
UNITED STATES JCI
SENATE FOUNDATION
AND FLORIDA JCI
SENATE SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
$1,000 (United States JCI);
2 @ $500 ea. (Florida) / The United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
$1,000.00 grants will be awarded to graduating high school
Seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education
at accredited post secondary colleges, universities or vocational
school. The number of grants awarded annually will be at the
discretion of the United States JCI Foundation. They must be
used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study.
Checks awarded will be made out in the name recipient and the
educational institution of their choice. The Florida JCI
Scholarship is available to Florida Residents only. In additon,
two winners will receive $500.00 each from the JCI Senators
Foundation of Florida, Inc.
If you have any questions about this application, you may email
for clarification: . Do not email
application; application must be send by regular mail to be
considered. Application can be downloaded at:
/ Deadline for
submissions of
application is
midnight,
January 27, 2017
EO Scholarship / The Chapter BU, Florida Scholarship Fund provide financial assistance for tuition for women for college or vocational/technical study. Must be a resident of Florida, accepted to UWF, PSC or George Stone Technical School, must have a 3.0, must have a serious financial need. Students with Fl Pre-Paid College Funds or Take Stock in Children are not eligible, however Bright Futures recipients are eligible. Scholarships are for $1,000. Contact the local representative for more information- Suellen Hudson, / February 1, 2017
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship. / Must be a child of a migrant worker, have a financial need, show scholastic achievement and major in teaching. Annual award of $1,000. Go to / February 1, 2017
James (Coach) Day Scholarship / The James (Coach) Day Scholarship is available to any high school senior track and field active team member participating in the current Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet may apply. Go to for scholarship guidelines and the applications packet. / February 1, 2017
Southeastern Regional Relocation Council (SRRC) / Eligible seniors based on the criteria that they have: relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family'srelocation and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale)
/ Feb. 3, 2107
FLORIDA ENGINEERING
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIP
6 @ $2,500 ea. / Eligibility requirements:
-Be a high school senior.
-Be a citizen of the U.S. at the time of application.
-Have at least a 3.0 GPA (un-weighted) based on a 4.0 scale.
-Attain a minimum test score on the SAT (threshold score levels
are listed on the application).
-Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Application can be downloaded at:
/ Application must
be submitted to:
Monica Autrey,
PE
Destin Water
Users, Inc.
14 Industrial
Park Lane
Destin, FL 32541
By 2/12/17
AgVocator Scholarship
$1,500 / Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will award six $1,500 AgVocator Scholarships for seniors within its chartered territory, which includes 18 counties in the Florida Panhandle. / Feb. 13, 2017
Mediacom Scholarship
$1,000 / Mediacom is offering 55 $1,000 non-renewable scholarships to senior high school students in the 21 states where it provides cable, internet, and telephone services.
More information about this scholarship can be obtained by sending an email to / Feb. 17, 2017
Jeffrey Scott Davey Scholarship / Please go to for information. / February 28, 2017
US Navy STEM Scholarship / U.S. Navy STEM Scholarship. Opens in January 2017. / March 30, 2017 Various
Sueno Yoshida Foundation / $1,000 will be given to a high school senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in the fields of Art, Music, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc. who wish to attend either a two-year or four-year college. Go to for more information. / February 28, 2017
Computer Science Scholarships / Scholarships open to students majoring in Computer Science and other related fields.
/ Various due dates
Emerald Coast Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ECC ITEA) scholarship opportunity. / Award of these scholarships will be based on academic achievement; leadership; extracurricular and community activities; interest in STEM; demonstration of a basic knowledge of test and evaluation; as well as overall written communication skills.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens; graduating seniors; full time students; and residents of Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa County for the entire academic year of application.
/ March1, 2017
COAST GUARD FOOD
SERVICE SPECIALISTS / For students interested in culinary careers, the Coast Guard is
offering world-class training and promising careers as Food
Service Specialists. ACE accredited training. Search: food service specialists
THE AMERICAN LEGION
EAGLE SCOUT OF THE
YEAR
1ST - $10,000
2ND - 3 @ $2,500 ea. / Applicant:
-must have earned Eagle Award and religious emblem;
-must be a high school student;
-must be a Florida resident;
-must be in a troop chartered to an American Legion Post or the
son or grandson of a Legion Member or parent eligible to join the
American Legion Department of Florida.
Application available online:
/ March 1, 2017.
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY
GRANT PROGRAM
HENRY H. ARNOLD
EDUCATION GRANT
$ 500 - $ 4,000 / Air Force Aid Society Grant Program offers $2,000 grants to
dependent children of active, Title 10 and Title 32 AGR, retired,
and deceased Air Force members, spouses of active duty
members stationed stateside only, and surviving spouses of
deceased Air Force members.
All students must be full-time undergraduates and maintain a 2.0
GPA.
Application available online at:
under education grants / March 10, 2017.
SAE ENGINEERING
Amount varies per
scholarship. / Applicant Must:
-Be a high school senior at the date of application
-Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science
- Be a citizen of the U.S. at the time of application
-Meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT and/or
ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each
scholarship.
To apply, go to: / March 15, 2017.
ARMY AVIATION
CENTER FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
SCHOLARSHIP
10 @ $1,000 ea. / Eligibility Requirements:
-Applicant must be a member of Army Aviation Center Federal
Credit union. A parent, grandparent or other family member’s
account will not qualify the applicant as a member;
-Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The scholarships may be used for costs of attending an
accredited four-year university. The scholarship awards are
based on scholastic achievement, character and leadership
qualities, communication skills and personal insight sought
through essay responses.
Application can be downloaded at:
US/Scholarship-program / March 30, 2017.
AYN RAND INSTITUTE
ESSAY CONTEST
Juniors and Seniors
1ST Prize - $10,000
5 2nd prizes - $2,000
10 3rd prizes - $1,000
45 Finalist Prizes - $100
175 Semifinalist Prizes - $50 / -Entrants must be in the 11th or 12th grade.
-Essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in
lengthtypewritten
and double-spaced.
-A cover sheet containing specific information must be attached
to the essay and the completed essay mailed to the institute.
Essay based on the novel “The Fountainhead”.
Note: for complete entry directions you may log onto the web site
at:
/ April 26, 2017
AYN RAND INSTITUTE
ESSAY CONTEST
Seniors
1ST Prize - $20,000
3 2nd prizes - $2,000
5 3rd prizes - $1,000
25 Finalist Prizes - $100
50 Semifinalist Prizes - $50 / -Entrants must be in the 12th grade.
-Essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in
lengthtypewritten
and double-spaced.
-A cover sheet containing specific information must be attached
to the essay and the completed essay mailed to the institute.
Essay based on the novel “The Fountainhead”.
Note: for complete entry directions you may log onto the web site
at:
/ April 28, 2017
AYO AND IKEN CHILDREN
OF DIVORCE
SCHOLARSHIP
2 @ $1,000 ea. / The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken would like to help Florida high
school seniors who have lived in a divided household from which
two parents strive to maintain respect for each other as an
ongoing concern while caring for their children. Two winners,
selected by a committee of child custody attorneys, will each be
awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward their first year
of college.
Eligibility:
If your parents:
-Are permanently separated or divorced;
-Communicate openly and positively;
-Join together to continue showing you love;
-Work together in your best interest; and
the student:
-Is attending their senior year in a Florida High School;
-Plans to attend post-high school education;
-Lives in a household separated by a divorce.
Application is available on the following website:
iken/ / May 1, 2017.
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
$ 1,000 / -Tell where you are going to school now and what your future
academic plans are
-Write an essay of less than 1000 words describing the three
characteristics of leadership you value mos. Discuss why you
believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that
they are developed in an individual
Applications are available at:
/ May 22, 2017
Tuite Law DUI Accident Scholarship
$750 / Available to any full time college student or high school senior nationwide. / May 31, 2017
ASPIRING ANIMATION
PROFESSIONAL
$ 1,000 / Students that are interested in pursuing an animation career
path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application can be found at:
/ June 1, 2017
ASPIRING BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL
$ 1,000 / Students that are interested in pursuing a business degree at an
accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application can be found at:
/ June 1, 2017
ASPIRING FASHION
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
$ 1,000 / Students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an
accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application can be found at:
/ June 1, 2017
BigSun Scholarship
$ 500 / A high school senior currently involved in some sport at the high
school or in the community
Write a short essay (500-1000 words) answering: How did your
participation in sports during your high school years influence
you?
Apply at: / June 19, 2017
Veterinarian Science Scholarship
Award Amount:$500 / Applicants must be attending college by the Fall 2017 semester.The Scholarship will be judged on merit and need. Academic achievements as well as any leadership experiences will be taken in to account.Application:Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found toward the bottom of the page at: / July 31, 2017