RHS Scholarship Newsletter
January 2016
Scholarship Websites
www.fastweb.com www.collegesportsscholarships.com
www.college-scholarships.com www.collegefund.org
www.college-athletic-scholarships.com www.highfivescholarships.com
www.floridashines.org
www.wendyheisman.com
www.fastaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.cocacolascholars.org
www.gocollege.com www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
www.collegefunds.net
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.finaid.com
www.petersons.com
www.schoolsoup.com
Bright Futures Scholarship
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
“Scholarship Savvy TOP TIPS”www.FloridaNext.com
*Google Yourself! Clean up anything inappropriate or that shows a negative attitude.
*Review Facebook and other social media websites. Have a parent or adult review them to make sure everything shows you at your best!
*Be sure your essays are your own original work!
*Ask specific “clubs, churches, employers and community organizations if they offer scholarships for members or volunteers.”
Make sure your application is neat and has NO ERRORS!!!
Available Scholarships as of January 19, 2016
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, INCLUDING MEETING DEADLINES. PLEASE GIVE SUFFICIENT NOTICE FOR RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS.
Name: SCHOLARSHIP FINDER FOR MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS
Website: www.SchoolQuest.org and Military Child Education Coalition www.militarychild.org
Name: NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 180,000 over a four year period.
Rules: Test Score requirements: SAT : Math 520, Verbal 530. ACT: Math 21, English 22
Application & Deadline: See website for other requirements.
Website: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Name: BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
Rules: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.A short essay is required.
Application: Essays should be submitted to
Deadline: June 17, 2016
Name: THE BILL RALLS TECHNOLGOY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000
Rules: Must be a senior in a Clay County high school, minimum weighted GPA of 2.5, verification of 30 service community hours; plan to enroll full-time in a college or technical school to major in the field of computers or technology, written essay explaining need for financial assistance and future goals and three letters of recommendation.
Application: Application forms are available in guidance.
Deadline: Must be received in office in Green Cove Springs by 3:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2016.
Name: ABBOT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: up to $1, 000
Rules: Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website.
Application: www.abbotandfenner.com/scholarships
Deadline: June 10, 2016
Name: CHEGG MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1, 000
Rules: Open to all high school students. Winner is chosen based on who best answers the monthly prompt.
Website: www.chegg.com/schoarships
Deadline: Monthly
Name: JAMES (COACH) DAY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1, 000
Rules: Available to any high school senior track and field active team member of a school participating in the current Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet and requires an essay and letters of recommendation.
Application: Guidelines and scholarship packet available at www.bhitm.org
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Name: NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-JOHNSON & WALES
Amount: 15 $6,000 scholarships, renewable for up to $24,000
Rules: GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Application: www.waceinc.org
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Name: ORANGE PARK WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500 Minimum
Rules: Requires and essay not to exceed 250 words on the topic “My Personal Goals for the Future” as well as an application and two letters of recommendation.
Application: www.orangeparkwomansclub.com or in Guidance.
Deadline: March 4. 2016
Name: ART GUILD OF ORANGE PARK SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500 Minimum
Rules: Must be a graduating senior from a Clay County high school and must be planning to seek a degree in Visual Arts or Arts Education; must complete an application and a letter of recommendation from current art teacher and must provide a copy of a college/university acceptance letter.
Application: www.artguildoforangepark.com . More information is available in Guidance.
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Name: SERVIN/ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP Award
Amount: $4000 fund to be divided among more than one recipient.
Rules: Available to any high school senior that is enrolled or plans to enroll in the current year to undergraduate study. Students must first qualify by having a parent or guardian who is a Federal Credit Union member or by being a member themselves and requires a short essay and two letters of recommendation. All applications must be typed.
Application: www.flcu.org/about-us/scholarships/
Deadline: February 12, 2016
Name: JCI SENATORS FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA, INC SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Two $500 scholarships are given with the possibility of $1000 more.
Rules: Based on academic performance. Student must be planning to attend a college, university or vocational school.
Application: http://fljcifoundation.org
Deadline: January 15, 2016
Name: CLAY ELECTRIC YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: $1,000
Rules: Must be a graduating high school senior whose home is served by Clay Electric. Application requires an essay on “Why would you like to receive a $1,000 scholarship?” and a letter of recommendation.
Application: Available in Guidance
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Name: CLAY CHAMBER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 1 $2000 and 6 $1000 scholarships available
Rules: All high school seniors are encouraged to apply regardless of academic merit or financial need status; the committee will consider all eligible students and will base award decisions on the entire application, not just GPA, scores financial circumstances, etc.
Application: www.claychamber.com/foundation/scholarships
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Name: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DREAMERS
Amount: The scholarship is intended to cover a significant portion of your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $12, 500 for an associate’s degree and $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Rules: Available to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who are first time college students and seek to earn a career-ready associates or bachelor’s degree at one the partner colleges. GPA 2.5 or higher, financial need and be college ready. See application for more details
Application: http://www.thedream.us/scholars/
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Name: BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHOP PROGRAM
Amount: 50 scholarships up to $25,000 Year
Rules: High school seniors planning to enroll full time at a four year college or university and plans to major in a specific course of study focused on engineering, technology or design with an interest in the automotive industry.
Application: www.buickachievers.com
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Name: CLAY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC
Amount: $1,000
Rules: Must be a resident of Clay County or attend a Clay County High School. Must be associated with one of the following Clay County groups: 4-H, FFA, FCCLA or Police Explorers, must have good attendance and discipline records, GPA must be 2.5 or higher, must volunteer 10 hours of community service with the Clay County Fair d during March 31 to April 9, 2016 and must attend the college or technical institution to which the scholarship has been granted in the fall following high school graduation.
Application: Available in Guidance
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Name: FLORIDA ENGINEERING FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: TBD
Rules: Students who plan to pursue studies in engineering.
Application: http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm
Deadline: February 12, 2016
Name: PENNEY MEMORIAL CHURCH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Varies but is renewable
Rules: Applicants should acceptable grades, volunteer experience and evidence of good attendance and citizenship.
Application: Available in Guidance
Deadline: To Guidance by March 25, 2016
Name: NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 30 scholarships awarded from $1,000 to $1,500
Rules: Must be a dependent of an active duty, retired with pay or deceased enlisted member of the US Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Applicant must have a valid Dependent ID Card. Applicant must show basis of financial need and have a 2.5 GPA or higher and be a graduate of an accredited high school.
Application: www.navywivesclubofamierica.org
Deadline: May 30, 2016
Name: JP HALL CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Varies
Rules: Must be a resident of Clay County, have good attendance, be drug free and free from disciplinary action in both school and the community, GPA must be 2.5 or higher, must be willing to volunteer 10 hours working with the JP Hall Charities, must attend college in the fall after graduation and must receive more than $2,000 in financial assistance from other sources.
Applications: Available in Guidance
Deadline: March 25, 2016
Name: CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: TBD
Rules: Must be a child or grandchild of a Farm Bureau member for the past year or more, must plan to study in an agriculture related field, must agree to volunteer for 3 hours for Clay County Farm Bureau programs, must be involved in social, civic organizations and community activities, and must provide financial statement info from your college prior to the receipt of the scholarship check.
Applications: Available in Guidance
Deadline: January 31, 2016
Name: KATY HENDRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000
Rules: Recipient must plan to study to become an agriculture teacher
Applications: Available in Guidance.
Deadline: January 31, 2016
Name: SOPHIA FLEMING NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Two $500 scholarships
Rules: Any 2016 graduating senior pursuing a postsecondary education program may apply. There is no GPA requirement. Must complete an application and provide letters of recommendation.
Applications: Available in Guidance
Deadline: February 22, 2016
Name: ARTS FOR LIFE
Amount: 25 $2,000 scholarships
Rules: Must be a graduating senior who demonstrates excellence in one of the following art forms: creative writing, dance, drama, music, or visual art. Applicants must provide a portfolio or work and write an essay.
Applications: www.artsforlifeaward.org
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Name: BEACON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: Range from $2,000 to $20,000
Rules: For students with learning disabilities and plan to attend Beacon College.
Application: Contact
Deadline: TBD
Name: FORD NGL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5,000
Rules: High school senior interested in pursuing a post-secondary degree in technology or engineering.
Application: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/ford/
Deadline: Check the website
Name: SJRSC COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Two $250 scholarships (one to SJRSC, one to any college)
Rules: Simply attend the College Goal Sunday event at SJRSC to register. On February 14, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 on the Orange Park campus, SJRSC will be providing free assistance to complete your FAFSA application. Winner will be selected at random from among those attending.
Application: Must attend the event to register. Info in Guidance.
Deadline: February 14, 2016
Name: JACKSONVILLE PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRANING TRUST
Amount: Apprenticeship Opportunity for those interested in a career in plumbing and pipefitting
Application: See your guidance counselor
Deadline: April 8, 2016
Name: NORTHEAST FLORIDA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Amount: Apprenticeship Opportunity for those interested in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and heating and air conditioning
Application: See your guidance counselor
Deadline: Rolling