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