Jason Beaird Memorial Foundation Scholarship

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

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