RHS Scholarship Newsletter
September 2015
Scholarship Websites
www.fastweb.com www.collegesportsscholarships.com
www.college-scholarships.com www.collegefund.org
www.college-athletic-scholarships.com www.highfivescholarships.com
www.fastweb.com www.floridashines.org
www.wendyheisman.com
www.fastaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.cocacolascholars.org
www.gocollege.com www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
www.collegefunds.net
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.finaid.com
www.petersons.com
www.schoolsoup.com
Bright Futures Scholarship
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
“Scholarship Savvy TOP TIPS”www.FloridaNext.com
*Google Yourself! Clean up anything inappropriate or that shows a negative attitude.
*Review Facebook and other social media websites. Have a parent or adult review them to make sure everything shows you at your best!
*Be sure your essays are your own original work!
*Ask specific “clubs, churches, employers and community organizations if they offer scholarships for members or volunteers.”
Make sure your application is neat and has NO ERRORS!!!
Available Scholarships as of September 23, 2015
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, INCLUDING MEETING DEADLINES. PLEASE GIVE SUFFICIENT NOTICE FOR RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS.
Name: SCHOLARSHIP FINDER FOR MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS
Website: www.SchoolQuest.org and Military Child Education Coalition www.militarychild.org
Name: NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 180,000 over a four year period.
Rules: Test Score requirements: SAT : Math 520, Verbal 530. ACT: Math 21, English 22
Application & Deadline: See website for other requirements.
Website: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Name: BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
Rules: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.A short essay is required.
Application: Essays should be submitted to
Deadline: June 17, 2016
Name: JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2500 and $1000
Rules: Student must reside in Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau or St. Johns counties, must be at least a high school senior who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a four year university, state college or technical institution.
Application: Package includes application along with an essay (500 words or less) and 3 letters of recommendation.
Deadline: Received in the Greater Jacksonville Fair Office no later than October 1st.
Website: www.jacksonvillefair.com
Name: IRONWORKERS LOCAL 597 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Requirements: Must be 18. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade. Must be willing to submit to a drug screen.
Open House: November 12th at 6:00 PM at the Apprenticeship Training Center in Jacksonville.
See Guidance for more information.
Name: PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM
Amount: $1, 000
Rules: For students who are active community volunteers. Each school can only nominate one student from the applicants.
Application: Go to http://spirit.prudential.com to access online application.
Deadline: November 3, 2015
Website: www.nassp.spirit/org or see guidance for more information.