Ge Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016 – 2017

Updated 1-04-17

JANUARY 2017

Ge – reagan foundation scholarship program

Deadline: January 5, 2017

Award: several $10,000 per year up to 4 years

Eligibility: Must be nominated by a community leader and recommended by an authority figure who has observed the student in leadership roles. Student must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Go to for more information

For:Seniors

THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST PINE CASTLE POST#286

Deadline: January 7, 2017

Awards: National winner $18,000, FL winner $2,500

Eligibility: Student must deliver an original oration (8-10 minutes) and an assigned topic discourse (3-5 minutes) in front of jury, both based on the Constitution of the U.S.

For: All grades

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SHOLARSHIP FUND

Deadline: January 11, 2017

Awards: from $2,500 to $20,000

Eligibility: Be of Asian and or Pacific Islander ethnicity, U.S citizen, enrolled in a college/university in the fall of 2017. GPA≥2.7, financial need (FAFSA).

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For: Seniors

NATIONAL FOLIAGE FUNDATION’S JAMES H. DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: January 15, 2017

Eligibility: must enroll in a full-time horticulture program or related field. GPA≥ 2.0. Forms are available in the Scholarship office.

For: All grades

Ronald mcdonald house charities

Deadline: January 18, 2017

Award: $1,000 minimum

Eligibility:Must attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school, be US resident, and have GPA ≥ 2.7. Applicants will be judged on financial need, community involvement, essay and academic achievements. Apply online at

For: Seniors

BANK OF AMERICA: STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM

Deadline: January 27, 2017

Award: paid 8 week summer internship

Eligibility: work 35 hours per week at local nonprofit/charitable organization and attend Leadership summit in Washington, DC July 12-17 2015 to develop valuable civic, social and business skills. To apply online go to

For: Juniors and seniors

JCI SENATORS OF FL: C. RICHARD HARROW MEMORIAL

Deadline: January 27, 2017

Awards: $1,000

Eligibility: Must have completed the FAFSA. See forms in the Scholarship office for requirements.

For: Seniors

CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: January 30, 2017

Eligibility: Judged onextracurricular activities and community involvement and demonstrate financial need. GPA >3.0. Apply online. For more information go to Contact Mrs. Reed in guidance department with any questions.

For: Senior (one female and one male)

LEAD 360 CHALLENGE JEFFERSON AWARDS FOUNDATION

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Eligibility: Submit your project/program on how you are changing the world around you.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA marine corps scholarship foundation

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Award: various scholarships up to $10,000

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a Marine Corp Junior ROTC program or should have parents or grandparents who are serving or have served in the Marine Corps. For more information go to

For: Seniors

Jan la belle scholarship program

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Award: up to $15,000

Eligibility:Must be individual with disabilities and Florida resident. Judged on community service leadership or involvement and desire to attend postsecondary institution. Must meet all FCAT standards or approved Disability Portfolio. Must be ages 16 to 24 and entering institution of higher learning for the first time. Information available at

For: all grades

February 2017

James (coach) Day scholarship (BOB HAYES INVITATIONAL)

Deadline: February 1st, 2017

Award: $1,000

Eligibility: 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. More information and application available online at

For: Seniors

HOLLISTER COANTI-BULLYING SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 1st, 2017

Award: $2,500 (renewable depending on student’s progress)

Eligibility: Students with outstanding academic achievement who have persevered academically through bullying or those who have led anti-bullying efforts in their schoos and communities. GPA≥3.0. For more information go to

For: Seniors

FLORIDA PTA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Deadline: February 1st, 2017

Award: $2,000 (several categories)

Eligibility: Must be a member of DPHS PTSA, enrolled in a college/university/community college/ tech institute in the fall of 2017, essay. For more information, applications are available in the Scholarship office.

For: Seniors

southeastern regional relocation council

Deadline: February 3rd, 2017

Award:$1000

Eligibility: For students who have relocated more than 50 miles between 9th and 12th grade. Evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities and essay addressing challenges associated with the relocation. GPA≥2.5.

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For: Seniors

NORTHROP GRUMMAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 3rd, 2017

Award: $10,000 over 4 years

Eligibility: Must be US citizen and enroll full time in engineering program at a 4 year college or university in the fall. Requirements include SAT ≥1700 or ACT ≥27, cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5. Submit 400 word essay on your career goals. More information available in scholarship office. Apply online at

For: Seniors

howard fenner Scholarships

Deadline: February 10, 2017

Awards: various scholarships totaling $15,000.

Eligibility:Students must demonstrate financial need and parent/s must be a member of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association. Applicant should possess high overall qualifications, including character and scholarship. For more details visit

For: Seniors

Florida engineering society scholarship

Deadline: February 11, 2017

Award: (6) $2,500

Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, enrolled in an engineering program. GPA>3.5, SATMath>600, SAT Reading>500, ACT Math>26, ACT Eng>21

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For: Seniors

jackie robinson foundation

Deadline: February 15, 2017

Eligibility: Minority student planning to attend 4 year approved institution in the fall, show leadership, community service and financial need. For information and to apply online go to

For: Seniors

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 15, 2017

Awards: 175 merit scholarships

Eligibility: Students must apply and be admitted to one of the ten WACE partner institutions (Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology). Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. An essay is required. For an application and more details go to

For: Seniors

Afa teens for alzheimer’s awareness college scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2017

Award: (1) $5,000; (1) $2,500; (1) $1,000; (10) $500

Must be entering college in the next 12 months period. Write an essay on how Alzheimer impacted your life and what you have learned coping with the disease. For more information go to

For: Seniors

CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 15, 2017

Award: $2,500 (3)

Eligibility: Applicant must have been a participant in the Central Florida fair (judge of an event, exhibit, entertainment, volunteer….) for more information applications are in the Scholarship office.

For: Seniors

KEY CLUB FL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 16, 2017

Award: Several categories

Eligibility: Must be an active member of the Key Club since 11th grade. GPA ≥3.0, community service through Key Club. For more information go to

For: Seniors

MARCH 2017

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: March 1st, 2017

Award: up to $1,500

Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need, academic performance, leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Apply online at

For: Seniors

PETALS OF HOPE FOUNDATION ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY (ORLANDO CHAPTER)

Deadline: March 10, 2017

Award: $1,000 (5)

Eligibility: GPA≥2.5 SAT ≥900 ACT ≥20 for regular course track

GPA≥3.0Unweighted SAT≥1000, ACT≥22 for Honors course track

Essay, letters of recommendation and transcript. For more information forms are available in the Scholarship office or online at

For: Female Seniors

VISION FOR TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 13, 2017

Award: $500 (2)

Eligibility: Must be registered to attend college/university in the fall. GPA≥3.0.

For application and information forms are available in the Scholarship office.

For: Seniors

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ORLANDO CHAPTER

Deadline: March 15, 2017

Award: $500 (2)

Eligibility:Students do not need to be affiliated with the DAR of SAR to apply. If interested contact local DAR committee by email at . Must complete DAR SCHOLARSHIP FORM available at see forms in scholarship office.

For: Female Seniors

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - GREATER ORLANDO CHAPTER

Deadline: March 17, 2017

Award: several $1,000

Eligibility: Must be accepted to Florida A&M in the fall with GPA > 2.5. Submit transcript, SAT scores, letters of recommendation and essay. Application available in scholarship office.

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For: Seniors

SEAWORLD ORLANDO ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 31, 2017

Award: $5,000

Eligibility: Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher must go online to complete application. Go to

For: Seniors

APRIL 2017

korbin family scholarship