SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2015 – 2016

Updated 5-8-16

May 2016

ORLANDO ALPHAS, DELTA XI LAMBDA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: May 16, 2016

Eligibility: Must be a minority male student with a GPA≥3.0, entering college in the fall/spring of 2016 and active in church/community. Essay. For topic see applications in Scholarship Office.

For: Minority Male Seniors

BROWER YOUTH AWARD

Deadline: May 16, 2016

Value: $3,000

Eligibility: submit an application online on your work to protect the planet. For more information, go to

B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: May 23 2016

Award: $1,000

Eligibility: Students must write a 1,000 word essay and submit by email. For more information, go to

For: Juniors and Seniors

LM (LEAVITT MACHINERY) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Award: $1,000

Eligibility: Must enroll in accredited post-secondary institution in the fall in any program that is 2 years or longer in length. GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Submit essay and apply online at

or at

For: Seniors

CFE credit union Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Award: (6) $1,000 (Renewable annually)

Eligibility: For students who are members or dependents of members of CFE Credit Union. Winners selected by drawing. Information available in Scholarship Office or online at

For: Seniors

JUNE 2016

ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONALS

Deadline: June 1, 2016

Award: $1, 000

Eligibility: Submit essay. For student pursuing an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Demonstrate record of academic success. Have passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career. Information available in scholarship office or online at

For: Seniors

ODENZA VACATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 1st, 2016

Award: $500

Eligibility: GPA 2.5. Submit online essay. Apply online at

For: Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores

HORATIO ALGER CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 1st, 2016

Award: several and up to $2,500 depending on programs

Eligibility: commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree. Demonstrate financial need, community involvement, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Applications are available in the Scholarship office or online at

For: Seniors

GOT A SPINE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 2, 2016

Amount: $500

Eligibility:US citizen and enrolled full-time at a US or Canadian accredited post-secondary institution in the fall. Submit essay online. Information available in scholarship office or online at

For: Seniors

ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: June 10, 2016

Award: $1,000

Eligibility: Submit essay. For more information and essay topic please go to

For: Juniors and Seniors

GLOBAL LIFE EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 15, 2016

Award: $500

Eligibility: Must be enrolled in college, university in the fall. GPA > 2.5. Submit short story and apply online

For: Senior

big sun Athletics scholarship

Deadline: June 17, 2016

Award: $500

Eligibility: Must be involved in some sport at an institution or in the community and submit an essay. For information please go

For: Seniors

Breylan communications scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2016

Awards: $500

Eligibility: GPA 2.5. Must be US citizen; have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at time of award. Submit answers to essay questions. For more details, go to

For: ages 16-21

DIGITAL PRIVACY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 30, 2016

Award: $1,000

Eligibility: Complete application including message about the importance of digital privacy. For more information, got to

JULY 2016

Seminole club of greater orlando SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: July 15, 2016

Award:$1,000

Eligibility: Must attend FSU in the fall and parents much be alumni. Must show active community involvement through past or ongoing participation in athletics, the arts, civic community service. GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Information available in Scholarship Office and online at

For: Seniors

SCHOOL SPECIFC SCHOLARSHIPS

CALL ME MISTER PROGRAM

If you are African American male interested in a teaching profession go to for information on how to qualify for a four year college/university degree for free. You must apply to Clemson or other participating colleges in South Carolina. For seniors only.

MISCELLANEOUS

DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 28, 2017

Award: (10) $2,500- Random drawing after entering

Eligibility: attend an accredited, non-profit, four year college or university in the United States in the fall of 2016. Winners are selected at random (4 drawing dates). For more information and to enter go to

For: Seniors

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SMART SCHOLARSHIP

If interested in STEM field studies with a strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer GPA≥3.0 and must be enrolled in one of the accredited universities that offer the SMART scholarship. See website for more details

For: Seniors

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