SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016 – 2017
Updated 2-12-17
February 2017
jason beaird memorial foundation scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Award: (3) 1,000
Eligibility: must have overcome adversity, GPA3.0, 30 hours of community service, 2 letters of recommendation. For more information and application go to:
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
SPECTRUM SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 25th, 2017
Award:$2,500 (one female and one male in Central Florida)
Eligibility: GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale. Must have participated in athletics. Submit essay, letters of recommendation and transcript. For more information go to
For: Seniors
MARCH 2017
KENARD LANG FOUDATION (TACKLE YOUR TALENT)
Deadline: March 1st, 2017
Award: (10) $1,000
Eligibility:Acceptance to a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university. GPA 2.5. Submit essay, personal statement, and transcript signed by guidance counselor. Information available in scholarship office or at Facebook.com/kenardlangfoundation
For: Seniors
SOROSIS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Deadline: March 1st, 2017
Awards: $1,000 academic scholarship, $1,000 Camburn Visual Arts
Eligibility: Students must rank in upper-half of class based on GPA. Submit transcript, SAT scores, and personal references. Application available in scholarship office. Must return application to your Guidance Counselor.
For: Seniors
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
CFHLA HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIPs
Deadline: March 3, 2017
Awards: Full ride to one student for 4 years at UCF Rosen College,(2) $4,000 for 4 years
Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in UCF Rosen College, or Valencia College, Webber International University or other approved Central Florida educational institution pursuing a hospitality degree. Must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Applications available in Scholarship office.
For: Seniors
FLORIDA REALTORS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Deadline: March 6, 2017
Award: Several $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a Florida resident (U.S citizen or permanent resident). Student will be attending college/university in the fall majoring in any field with special consideration if considering a career in Real Estate. Must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and leadership qualities. For details go to
For: Seniors
SHIRE ADHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMICHAEL YASICK
Deadline: March 8, 2017
Award:(55) $2,000 plus 1 year of ADHD coaching services by the Edge Foundation
Eligibility: Must be US citizen and diagnosed with ADHS and under physicians care for ADHD. More information available in the scholarship office or online at
For: Seniors
ORLANDO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (ROBERT L. HAMILTON SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 10, 2017
Award: (2) $1,000
Eligibility: must be an Orlando Credit Union member in good standing and accepted to a State of FL community college or university. Will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular activities references and personal goals. Fr more information see applications in the Scholarship office or 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
BUTLER CHAIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONBRACKNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 13, 2017
Award: $750
Eligibility: Seniors (at Dr. Phillips, West Orange, or Olympia) majoring in Environmental Science or related field. More information and application available at
For: Seniors
COITE & MILDRED HILL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 13, 2017
Award: several $2,000
Eligibility:Several scholarships are available to students who have been accepted full time to UF or FSU only. Submit FAFSA, letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay. Applications available in the Scholarship office. Return to Mrs. Reed in Guidance Department.
For: 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
HEALTH CENTRAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Course of study must be in a Health Related Field. Judged on academics, activities, volunteer experience, and financial need. GPA > 3.2 on 4.0 scale.
Application available in Scholarship Office
For: Seniors
CENTRAL FLORIDA EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Eligibility: must be resident of the U.S. must have been diagnosed/confirmed to have epilepsy. Essay and two letters of recommendations.
For info and application see website
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.
For information please go
For: Seniors
Hug life award scholarship
Deadline: March 24, 2017
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: College bound student from Dr. Phillips High School showing the most courtesy for fellow students, teachers, and administrators. Must be active in the community. Application and more information available in Scholarship Office.
For: Seniors
project weather scholarship contest
Sponsored by news 13
Deadline: March 24, 2017
Awards: (9) $1,000 scholarships
Eligibility:Applicant should excel in science; have a GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale.
Must include teacher recommendation, transcript and 500 word essay..
For information please go to
For: Seniors
anderson moopen orthodontics college scholarship
Deadline: March 28, 2017
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Judged on academic record, extracurricular activities, and essay. Information available in Scholarship Office or online at
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
CENTRAL FLORIDA GATOR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 31, 2017
Award: (7) $2,000 for students that have been accepted to UF. Additional (2) $3,000 scholarships reserved for students of a UF Alumni Association/CFGC members
Eligibility:Submit SAT/ACT scores, transcript, essay and recommendations. Application available in scholarship office or online at
For: Seniors
APRIL 2017
CARINGINSTITUTE AWARD
Deadline: April 1st, 2017
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Must display extraordinary sense of public service, long term commitment to social improvement, maybe founded an organization designed to serve others. For more information and nomination form go to
For: Seniors (and before their 18th birthday)
kobrin family scholarship
Sponsored by Jewish Family Services
Deadline: April 3, 2017
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Must be first time in college freshman at University of Central Florida in the fall. GPA 3.4 on 4.0 scale, SAT 1800 (reading, math and writing), ACT 27. Judged on financial need and school/community involvement. Information and application available in Scholarship Office.
For: Seniors
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (AFSA SCHOLARHIP)
Deadline: April 7, 2017
Award: (10) $2,000
Eligibility: Read online essay and take test. For more information, go to
For: Seniors
SECOND CHANCE OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION
Deadline: April 10, 2017
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Must have weighted GPA 3.0, community involvement,demonstrate academic excellence, despite personal, economic and financial hardships. Application available in scholarship office. For more information, go to
For:Seniors
exxonMobil bernard harris math & science scholarships
Deadline: April 10, 2017
Award: (4) $5,000
Eligibility: Awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math. For information please go to
For: Seniors
RUNNERCLICK SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 30, 2017
Award: $2,000 (3)
Eligibility: submit an original essay (2,000-2,500 words). For topic and more info go to
June 2017
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: June 12, 2017
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Submit essay. For more information and essay topic please go to
For: Juniors and Seniors
SCHOOL SPECIFC SCHOLARSHIPS& OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Some Scholarship Search Websites:
- Federal Student Aid (Excellent Resource!)
- Weird Scholarships (Excellent Resource!)
- Chegg Scholarships (Tons of Scholarships)
- Imagine America Foundation
- FastWeb
- Seminole State Scholarships
- Valencia College Scholarships