Post on 02-Nov-2019
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
Name of
Scholarship
Award
Amount Criteria & How to Apply Deadline
Scholarships
w/ December
deadlines
Varies
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-
scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-
december
Various
December
deadlines
Scholarships
w/ January
deadlines
Varies https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-
scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-january
Various
January
deadlines
Discover
Student Loans
Scholarship
Award
Sweepstakes
$5,000
The Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes
(the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to residents of the fifty (50)
United States, the District of Columbia, and the US territories
who are at least sixteen (16) years old at the time of entry.
Entrants must also be high school senior students who will be
or college students who are enrolled at least half-time in a
Bachelor's or Associate's degree program or graduate program
at an eligible school within one (1) year of winner
notification/confirmation or parent/legal guardians of students
that satisfy the above eligibility requirements. During the
Promotion Period, visit https://scholarship.collegecovered.com
and follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the
registration form including a valid email address.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/rules.html.
12/31/19
1/31/20
College Board
Opportunity
Scholarships
$500 to
$40,000
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships guide you through
the college planning process and offer you a chance to earn
money for college for each action you complete. Complete each
action for a chance to earn scholarships:
1. Build Your College List: $500 - Get started by exploring
colleges you’re interested in.
2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000 - Use Official SAT®
Practice on Khan Academy® to get ready for test day.
3. Improve Your Score: $2,000 - Show how practice pays off
by improving your SAT score.
4. Strengthen Your College List: $500 - Make sure your college
list has a mix of safety, match, and reach schools.
5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 - Fill out the free government
form to apply for financial aid.
6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000 - Apply to the schools you want to
attend.
Complete Your Journey: $40,000 - Complete all six scholarship
steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home.
Deadline by
scholarship:
Improve –
1/31/20
Complete –
2/29/20
Apply –
2/29/20
Complete
Your
Journey –
2/29/20
AFSCME
Family
Scholarship
$2,000
renewable
Must be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal
guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-
paying AFSCME (American Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees) member; at the time the scholarship is
awarded, be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an
accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that
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will transfer credits to a four-year institution; and have taken
the SAT or the ACT.
The application can be found ONLINE @
https://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme-
family-scholarship
Gen and Kelly
Tanabe
Scholarship
$1,000
Open to 9th
-12th
grade high school, college, or graduate
students, including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S.
Currently in school or planning to start school within the next
12 months. Essay. Financial need is not considered. The
selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of the
submitted personal statement.
Application must be completed online:
http://www.gkscholarship.com
December
31st
Naval Reserve
Officers
Training Corps
Scholarships
Varies
Sharp, well-rounded men and women; 1,000 on SAT or
combined math and verbal of 45 on ACT. Note: Scholarships
also available for students now in college and adults returning
to college (under 27 years old upon graduation). U.S. citizen.
More information is available online @
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.html.
December
31st
The “No
Sweat”
Scholarship
$2,500
There’s no minimum GPA and no long essay to write.
Just sign up and apply!
-Create a FREE Student Cirkled In account
-Increase your chances of winning by completing your portfolio
Apply ONLINE @ https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/.
December
31st
Community
Foundation of
Palm Beach &
Martin
Counties
Scholarships
Funds vary,
over 100
scholarships
available
Minimum 2.5+ GPA. By submitting the online application, you
will be considered for over 100 scholarships. For a complete list
of scholarships and requirements, please click here.
It is critical that all applicants complete the FAFSA before
submitting their application to the Community Foundation. We
require applicants to submit the Student Aid Report
(SAR). Please follow this link to complete the FAFSA.
For more information and a link to the application, go to
https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/Our-
Scholarships/Scholarships-Overview.
January 2nd
Foot Locker
Scholar
Athletes
Program
Up to
$20,000
In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
Program, the applicant must:
Be entering college in the Fall of 2020 as a Freshman at
an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate
degree;
Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural
sports, or community based sports.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will
be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win);
Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker,
Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the
immediate family of such an employee, officer or
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director.
APPLY ONLINE @
https://footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/.
GE-Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
Up to
$40,000
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the
community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity,
and citizenship;
demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum
3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
be citizens of the United States of America;
be current high school seniors attending high school in
the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces
base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of
study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-
year college or university in the United States for the
entire upcoming academic year.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-
programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/.
January 3rd
Rapier
Educational
Foundation
Scholarship
Varies
Must plan to attend a two- or four-year accredited college,
university or vocational/technical school in the United States,
and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need will be
considered but is not the sole determining factor.
More information and the application is available online @
http://saafdn.org/Scholarships/Apply-for-a-
Scholarship#1278827-common-application
January 8th
Ron Brown
Scholarship
Program
Up to
$40,000
over 4 years
•Must be Black/African American.
•Must excel academically.
•Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
•Must participate in community service activities.
•Demonstrate financial need.
•Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
•Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.
Applications are available for download online at
https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/rbsp-application
January 9th
Florida State
Elks
Association –
HOPE
Scholarship
$3,000 to
$10,000
The mission of the C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE
Scholarship is to provide financial support for the educational
needs of Florida high school seniors without which they would
not be able to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship
targets students who are not in the top 10% of their graduating
class but have managed to maintain a minimum 2.3/4.0 un-
weighted GPA to a maximum 3.3/4.0 un-
weighted GPA. Students with over a 3.3/4.0 un-weighted GPA
do not qualify. These students have demonstrated leadership
through participation in school activities, community service,
and citizenship. Consideration is given to those students who
have shouldered extra responsibility such as working
throughout their high school careers to help provide support of
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siblings or family. Must be a U.S. citizen.
APPLY ONLINE @ https://floridaelks.org/hope-
scholarships.
Martin County
Fair
Association
Scholarship
$500 to
$1,000
Open to all high school seniors of Martin County, provided:
The applicant must have participated in at least two
previous Martin County Fairs. Participation could be
through exhibits of schools, scouts, church exhibits,
talent shows, police cadets, firefighter explorers, 4-H,
FFA, Miss Martin County Fair Pageant or other
documented participation in the fair.
The applicant must have been a Martin County resident
for at least the two full years preceding the applicant’s
June graduation.
The applicant must submit a 300-word essay pertaining
to the annual fair.
The application must provide financial information as
requested on application form.
The applicant must provide grade point average and
class rank. Applicants must have a 2.0 grade point
average.
The applicant must provide a minimum 4 x 6 head shot
photo.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martincountyfair.com/p/getinvolved/scholarshi
ps.
January 10th
The Florida
P.E.O.
Scholarship
$2,500
Must be a Florida resident who is a citizen or permanent legal
resident of the U.S. or Canada. Accepted for admission for first
year of full-time post-secondary (collegiate) study at an
accredited Florida college or university (private or public).
Dual enrolled high school students are eligible. Pursuing a
course of study leading to associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Meets requirements of scholarship, character, and financial
need. Has high scholastic standing as measured by GPA of 3.0
or greater, class rank and standardized test scores.
Request an application by emailing Leslie Trowbridge at
jakearoo00@gmail.com.
January 15th
Florida Futures
Project Essay
Competition
$1,000
Must submit an essay of 1,250 words or less on one of the
following three topics:
Prompt One:
According to the Florida Chamber of Commerce: “At the
highest estimate, Florida’s population is projected to increase
by 6 million people for a total population of nearly 26 million
by 2030.” As a result, Florida’s high-population counties are
also expected to become even more densely populated in the
future. How can we sustainably and equitably prepare for an
increasing population in a climate-vulnerable state?
Prompt Two:
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
the release of CO2 and other greenhouse gases has led to a 1
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degree Celsius rise in global temperatures, and will likely reach
1.5 degrees Celsius within the next few decades if it continues
to increase at the current rate. In order to mitigate some of the
worst impacts of climate change, it’s imperative that we set an
example for other states by developing a zero-carbon roadmap
for Florida. What strategies would you employ to drastically
reduce and eventually eliminate our state’s carbon footprint?
Prompt Three:
Please outline two impacts of climate change: one you believe
most people are already aware of and discussing, such as sea-
level rise, and one impact that you believe isn’t being given the
appropriate amount of attention and resources. Please describe
your solution for each.
Submit your essay ONLINE @
https://floridafuturesproject.com/2019-2020competition/.
Mensa
Foundation
Scholarships
$500 to
$2,500
Open to all students who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents and who will be enrolled in accredited colleges for the
2020-2021 school year. Must write an essay of 550 words or
less, describing your life, academic, career and/or vocational
goals and how you plan to achieve them. Numerous
scholarships are available.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
January 15th
Washington
Crossing
Foundation
Scholarship
$500 to
$5,000
Open to all high school seniors who are U. S. citizens and are
planning careers of service to the United States in local, state,
or federal government. Write a one-page essay not to exceed
300 words stating why you are planning a career in government
service, including any inspiration to be derived from the
leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the
Delaware. Statement will be confined to Viewpoint, Attitude,
and Purpose in career choice. Essay must be typewritten in not
less than 12 point type, double-spaced, on a single page.
More information and application is available ONLINE @
http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
January 15th
2020 Profile in
Courage Essay
Contest
$500 to
$10,000
Write a 700-1,000 word essay describing and analyzing an act
of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during
or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an
analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated
with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state,
national, or international level. For more information, go to
https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-
Essay-Contest/Eligibility-and-Requirements.aspx.
January 17th
Air Force
ROTC
Scholarships
3 types of
scholarships
Up to full
college
tuition, fees,
and book
Applicants must either be a United States citizen or obtain U.S.
citizenship by the last day of the first term of their freshman
year (for four-year offers) or the first term of sophomore year
(for three-year offers). Applicants must pass a Department of
Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB)
medical exam. Applicants will either be scheduled to take the
physical exam at the nearest military base or be sent to a
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allowance designated civilian contractor. Must earn an SAT composite of
1240 or ACT composite of 26. Applicant must also attain a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Complete the Physical
Fitness Assessment, which consists of three events: push-ups,
sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships.
MCHS Spirit
Club
Scholarship
Varies
To qualify for this scholarship, you must have been a Martin
County High School Cheerleader for at least four (4) years and
have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0.
To provide a fair and equal process, please complete the
application, write a personal essay, provide a copy of your first
semester final grades, and a minimum of two (2) letters of
recommendation from teachers.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
January 17th
APIA
Scholarship
$2,500 to
$20,000
Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Must be a
citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated
States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible
to apply. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA
students with a special focus on those who:
Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of
low socioeconomic status;
Are the first in their families to attend college;
Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity,
(geographically and ethnically}, especially those
ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college
campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
Have placed a strong emphasis on community service
and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Apply ONLINE @
https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/.
January
22nd
United States
JCI Senate
Foundation
Scholarship
$1,000
Must be a high school senior and U.S. citizen, who plans to
continue their education at an accredited post-secondary
college, university, or vocational school. After completion of
the scholarship application, submit it to Randy J. Windham, 295
Nelle Avenue, Apt. C, Panama City, FL 32404. Any questions
can be directed to Mr. Windham at rjwindham@comcast.net.
The scholarship application is available ONLINE @
https://www.usjcisenate.org/programs/scholarship
January 24th
The
Soroptimist
International
of Stuart
Youth Service
$1,000
Eligible applicants are young women who:
• are currently a sophomore, junior or senior in high school,
• have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and
trying to solve it,
• have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as
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Award
Program
volunteers.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://soroptimistofstuart.org/wp-
content/uploads/2019/07/youth-service-award-2019.pdf
Point
Foundation –
The National
LGBTQ
Scholarship
Fund
Approx.
$10,000
Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing
scholarship applicants, including: A proven track record of leadership and community
involvement
Strong academic achievement
Working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community
Financial need
Eligible applicants also: Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited
college or university based in the United States,
including Hawaii and Alaska, in the fall of 2020.
Students enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or
university in a United States territory are NOT eligible.
Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of
the LGBTQ community.
Must be enrolled full-time for the full academic year.
Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or
graduate/ doctoral program. Post-doctoral research
programs are not eligible.
Students studying at community colleges, online
programs, or trade schools, are NOT eligible. [But, if
you are a community college student, check out
our Community College Scholarship]
Community college students must be transferring to a
four-year college or university.
Must be at least a senior in high school.
If selected as a finalist, the finalist must be in North or
Central America on April 23-25 and be available to fly
to Los Angeles in order to remain eligible for the
scholarship. All travel expenses will be covered by
Point.
Apply ONLINE @ https://pointfoundation.org/.
January 27th
TheDream.US
National
Scholarship
Up to
$33,000
You are eligible to apply for our scholarship if you meet the
following eligibility criteria (and the additional eligibility
criteria set forth below):
You must have current DACA or TPS or certify that you meet
the following immigration eligibility criteria:
Came to the United States before the age of 16;
Have continuously resided in the United States since
November 1, 2014 up to the present time and have had
no lawful status;
Are currently in high school or have graduated from a
United States high school or obtained a general
education development (GED) certificate from a United
States Program; and
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Have not been convicted of a felony, significant
misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors in
the categories which would have disqualified you for
DACA, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national
security or public safety.
You are eligible to apply if you:
1. Have significant unmet financial need;
2. Have graduated or will graduate from a United States
high school (or have earned or will earn a high school
equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2019-20
academic year;
3. Graduated or will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or better
on a 4.0 scale;
4. Are not and have not previously been enrolled in a four-
year institution or bachelor program and have not earned
more than 21 credits in a community college (not
counting credits earned in a pre-college or dual
enrollment program in high school);
5. Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s
degree program at a Partner College no later than the
Spring term of 2020-21 academic year; and
6. Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College
you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private
Partner College).
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-
scholarship/.
Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority
Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is designed for African American female high
school seniors and is for one year only. Scholarships awarded
will be based on scholastic average, financial need, leadership
skills and community service. Applicant must have a minimum
of a 2.8 GPA. The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
January 31st
IRSC
Foundation
Scholarships
Multiple
scholarships
Amounts
vary
To Apply for Scholarships for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
(including transfer scholarships to schools other than IRSC):
Activate your RiverMail account (if you haven’t
already)
Sign in to MyPioneerPortal.
Click on the IRSC Scholarships box.
Sign in with RiverMail & AwardSpring password. NEW
USERS click “First Time Here” to create a password
using your RiverMail address. All applicants must
complete the IRSC Application for Admission annually
for RiverMail to be valid in the scholarship application.
Click the submit button to complete the application.
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Sign in weekly to complete follow-ups if prompted.
Students must submit the Florida Residency Declaration
for Tuition Purposes (Form FRD-1) to the IRSC
Records Department -
https://www.irsc.edu/documents/admissions/florida-
residency-declaration-for-tuition-purposes.pdf
HELPFUL HINTS
Applications are applied to scholarships based on
student answers and eligibility.
Applicants MUST select the program and degree they
will be accepted and/or enrolled in for the Fall 2020
semester. (If an A.A. Degree must be obtained before
being accepted into an A.S. or B.S. Degree program,
select the correct option for Fall 2020.)
Applicants must confirm that their major is a certificate
or degree program offered at IRSC.
If you are TRANSFERRING in Fall 2020, click Yes and
name the institution. Essay section should support this
statement. If you are transferring after Fall 2020, DO
NOT select transferring as an option.
Every question must be completed. State N/A if not
applicable.
Applications are applied to scholarships based on
student answers. Make sure every answer is applicable
for Fall 2020.
Law Office of
Frank
DiGiacomo
Scholarship
$500
Open to MCHS seniors ONLY. Students must express an
interest in pursuing a career in a law-related field; must submit
an essay of 250 to 500 words explaining reasons for choosing to
pursue a career in one of the following fields: Lawyer;
paralegal/legal secretary; police officer; forensic scientist;
private detective; clinical social worker; court reporter; social
service youth counseling; parole and probation officer; other
law-related field. Also include GPA, information concerning
financial need and community activities; discuss the personal
traits you believe you have which help you succeed in these
fields. Reference letters are also helpful (limit 3).
Complete the Standard Scholarship Application available
ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/cms/lib/FL02202359/Centricity/
Domain/159/Scholarship%20Application%2019-
20%20Interactive.pdf.
Mail completed application to the following address:
Law Office of Frank DiGiacomo
529 SE Palm Beach Road, Suite 101
Stuart, Florida 34994
January 31st
Martin County
Seminole Club $500
Must be a senior from Martin County who will be attending
Florida State University. Academic achievement and financial January 31
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need will be considered strongly. Applicants will be selected
after FSU admissions decisions have been made. Complete the
Standard Scholarship Application available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/cms/lib/FL02202359/Centricity/
Domain/159/Scholarship%20Application%2019-
20%20Interactive.pdf. Scan and send the completed
application via email to Suzy Hutcheson at
shutcheson@hpsfl.org.
Rose
Nachtigall
Scholarship
Varies
Must be a graduating female high school senior with plans to
pursue a career which would be enhanced by a college
education. Student should include a one-page essay explaining
how scholarship and education will be used to pursue a career.
Recipients must maintain 2.0 GPA. Complete the Standard
Scholarship Application available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/cms/lib/FL02202359/Centricity/
Domain/159/Scholarship%20Application%2019-
20%20Interactive.pdf.
Mail completed application to the following address:
Renai Crabtree
1031 Morse Blvd, Suite 323
Winter Park, FL 32789
January 31st
USDA 1890
National
Scholars
Program
full tuition,
employment
and
employee
benefits,
fees, books,
and room
and board
each year
for up to 4
years
To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
scholarship a student must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
Have been accepted for admission or currently attending
one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant
Universities.
Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or
other related academic disciplines
Demonstrate leadership and community service
Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an
authorized official's signature
Submit a signed application (original signature only)
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/?fbclid=IwA
R2CtlzP3W9l49CreldCwEtQQhk7S8S978LhriFBCrKAs-
yDpKrGq2R4aCQ.
January 31st
USF Kosove
Undergraduate
Scholarship
Tuition and
fees
(including
allotted
summer
credit),
Funds for
textbooks
and course
materials,
and housing
Must be a U.S. citizen; be accepted into a degree program at the
University of South Florida; minimum 3.5+ GPA; cumulative
SAT score of 1250+ or a composite ACT score of 28+;
demonstrate capacity for leadership and interest in improving
the human condition and be otherwise of good character;
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE @
https://www.usfkosovesociety.org/scholarship.
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and meal
plans for
each
semester
Jackie
Robinson
Foundation
Scholarship
Up to
$30,000
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an
applicant must:
-Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
-Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution
within the United States;
-Show leadership potential;
-Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
-Present evidence of financial need;
-Be a United States citizen;
-A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and
critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and
-Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when
applying for the scholarship.
Application and more information can be found ONLINE
@ http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
February 1st
PTSA High
School
Scholarship
Program
$2,000
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must submit the
following:
Completed on-line application reflecting Florida
residency.
Upload a copy of your 2019-2020 membership card for
your Florida school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State
PTSA. Must be a PTA/PTSA member for 30 days
(Note: the PTA/PTSA must be in good standing as
verified by the Scholarship committee).
Upload an unofficial Florida high school transcript with
cumulative summary pages reflecting an unweighted
high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher for
University and Fine Arts, 2.5 or higher for Community
College, and 2.0 or higher for Vo-Tech. Top qualified
candidates may be asked to mail an official Florida high
school transcript with your school district seal in a
sealed enveloped at a later date.
Upload a copy of an official SAT and/or ACT scores
report.
Upload two (2) letters of reference (one from school and
one from community).
Submit an essay (Answer the question: Where Are You
Going, Where Have You Been? Discuss your goals,
field of study, reasons for seeking this scholarship,
along with what PTA/PTSA means to you and your
level of participation. Be sure to include any
extenuating circumstances which might contribute to
your consideration).
The application is available ONLINE @
https://floridapta.org/graduating-hs-seniors/.
February 1st
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Arts for Life!
Scholarship $1,000
Open to students who are graduating from a public, private, or
virtual school or a home education program in Florida during
the current school year.
Students must submit a completed application, a brief essay
explaining “How the arts have positively influenced my life”
and a portfolio of work in creative
writing, dance, drama, music, or visual art.
The application and additional information is available
ONLINE @ https://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/.
February
3rd
Army ROTC
Scholarships
4-year
college
scholarship
Must be a U.S. citizen; be between the ages of 17 and 26; have
a high school GPA of at least 2.50; have a high school diploma
or equivalent; score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT
(math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing
test scores); meet physical standards; and agree to accept a
commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a
Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard).
For full details, requirements, and procedures for applying,
go to https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-
students/four-year-scholarship.html
February 4th
Alvin and
Sunny Domroe
Scholarship
Program
$500 to
$2,000
Applicants must be the child of a military veteran; a current
high school senior at Clark, JBHS, MCHS, or SFHS; planning
to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-
or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
for the entire 2020-21 academic year.
Apply ONLINE @
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/domroescholarship/.
February 7th
2020
Cleveland
Clinic Martin
Health
Auxiliary
Scholarship
Varies
Must be a graduating senior from a Martin or St. Lucie County
high school. Must submit a typed, 500-1000 word essay on the
following topic: “How will obtaining my degree impact my role
in the clinical and/or business aspect of healthcare?”
Minimum 3.5+ GPA. Financial need, community service, and
extracurricular activities are also considered.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinhealth.org/scholarship-funds.
February 7th
Florida
Engineering
Society – State
Scholarship
$3,000
To be eligible, a candidate must intend to earn a degree in
engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after
graduation. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
The application is available ONLINE @
http://www.fleng.org/page/scholarships and click on “High
School Scholarship Application”
Please note that the FES State High School Application is in
Excel format and has multiple pages shown as “tabs” in the
spreadsheet. It is required that scholarship applicants fill out
the application in the EXCEL program format and submit the
application in electronic format as per the instructions. A paper
copy and a copy on a flash drive is required. A copy of the
certified Transcript and other test scores documentation is also
required to be submitted. All Scholarship Applications are to
be sent to:
February
14th
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
Paul J. Bangs, PE
2067 NW Chenille Ln
Stuart, FL 34994
Treasure Coast
Chapter of the
Florida
Engineering
Society
Varies
To be eligible, a candidate must intend to earn a degree in
engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after
graduation, have at least a 3.0 grade point average based on a
4.0 scale, be a resident of Highlands, Martin, Okeechobee or St.
Lucie County, and will be in a position to accept the scholarship
in the school year for which it is being awarded. The
application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/Page/4309.
A paper copy along with the required transcript is required.
All Scholarship Applications are to be sent to:
Paul J. Bangs, PE
2067 NW Chenille Ln
Stuart, FL 34994
February
14th
WACE
National
Co-Op
Scholarship
Program
Varies
Must have a GPA of 3.5+ on a 4.0 scale. Apply for the 2020-
2021 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions,
which include: Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson
& Wales University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of
Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University
of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, University of
Massachusetts Lowell, and/or Wentworth Institute of
Technology. Must write a 200-word essay describing why you
have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
For more information and to APPLY ONLINE, go to
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
February
15th
Cooperative
Living
Organization
(CLO)
Scholarships
Discounted
housing at
UF or Santa
Fe College
In order to be a resident, you must be an active student at the
University of Florida or Santa Fe College. You must be able to
pay rent and willing to give back to the community of CLO in
the required duties as well as pitching in when extra efforts are
needed. APPLY ONLINE @ https://cloliving.org/apply/.
February
24th
(Priority)
March 16th
(Standard)
Friends of 440
Scholarship
Fund
Varies
The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid
dependents or descendants of workers who were injured or
killed in the course and scope of their employment and who
received benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation
Law. In addition, dependents of individuals who primarily work
in the operation and/or administration of this same law are
eligible to receive scholarships.
Scholarships are intended to assist students who meet these
criteria and lack the economic ability to continue education
beyond high school or to further their college education.
Student Requirements – Minimum 2.7 GPA
Apply ONLINE @
http://www.440scholarship.org/portal/application.
February
28th
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
Treasure Coast
Running Club
Scholarship
$1,000
Write a 250-500 word essay answering the following:
Describe how your community service came about and what
these experiences have taught you.
Are you involved in running in any way, whether it be on a
team, a manager, a volunteer at races, etc.?
Finally, discuss any challenges you have had to deal with and
overcome and how this will help you succeed in college and
beyond.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
February
28th
The American
Legion
General
Scholarship
$500 to
$2,500
Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild,
great-grandchild or an adopted child) of a veteran who
meets one of the following requirements:
o Is a member in good standing of the American
Legion
o Is a U.S. veteran who is eligible to be a member
of The American Legion
o Is a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been
eligible for membership in The American Legion
Student must be in his or her senior year and attending
a Florida high school, parents must be Florida
residents.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.floridalegion.org/programs-
services/scholarships/.
March 1st
Fort Pierce
Alumnae
Chapter of
Delta Sigma
Theta
$500 to
$1,000
Applicants must be qualified as senior and have met all State
and district requirements to graduate in May/June of the current
school year. All applicants must have the intent to attend an
accredited post - secondary institution in order to receive the
award. Minimum GPA of 2.75+. Must have financial need.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
March 1st
Martin County
Farm Bureau
Scholarship
TBD
Complete the application and write a maximum 500 word essay
on the following topic:
“Why I have chosen an agricultural related field and how I plan
to achieve this goal.”
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
March 4th
Society of
Automotive
Engineers
(SAE)
Scholarships
Varies by
scholarship
Eight different scholarships are available, so eligibility differs
slightly for each one. However, all applicants must intend to
enroll in an engineering program (refer to scholarship
descriptors) accredited by ABET, be a citizen of the United
States (not permanent resident) at the date of application, be a
high school senior at the time of application, meet minimum
requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or
ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each
March 15th
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
scholarship. Students are encouraged to retrieve the
application and information online at:
https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/freshman
Treasure Coast
Community
Singers Music
Scholarship
$1,000
Recipient will have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher. Preference
will be given to students who plan on majoring in music or
music education. Recipient will demonstrate financial
need. Recipient will have a history of musical and community
involvement in high school. He/she will also show promise of
continued involvement in college and beyond. Student must be
attending high school in Martin or St. Lucie County.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://tccsingers.org/home/scholarships/.
March 15th
Fetterman &
Associates
“My Most
Influential
Teacher”
Scholarship
Project
$1,000
Applicants will be required to write and submit an original
essay describing the teacher who had the greatest influence on
the applicant, and the manner in which the applicant was
influenced. Essays must be a minimum of five hundred and a
maximum of one thousand words, double spaced, with 1.5 inch
margins, in a type font size no greater than 12. Winning
applications and essays will be chosen based on originality,
thoughtfulness of content, writing style, and grammatical,
spelling and format presentation.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.lawteam.com/scholarship/.
March 16th
Distracted
Driving
Family Plan
Scholarship
$1,000 to
$2,500
Create a “Distracted Driving Family Plan” within which you
address the safety of your family by proactively committing to a
plan that avoids the occurrence(s) of distracted driving by you
and the members of your family.
Your essay should encompass the concept of Distracted Driving
by formulating a plan for you and your family to commit to,
with respect to addressing this troubling trend on our roads.
More information is available ONLINE @
https://www.hurtcallbert.com/scholarships/.
March 17th
FFA Alumni
of Martin
County
Scholarship
$500
Open to all high school seniors of Martin County, provided:
• The applicant must have participated in FFA and is a current
FFA member.
• The applicant plans on majoring in an agricultural related
field.
• The applicant must have been a Martin County resident for at
least the two full years preceding the applicant’s May/June
graduation.
• The applicant will be required to submit a 300 word essay on
how FFA has influenced him/her in their future endeavors.
The application is available ONLINE @
https://www.martinschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
309.
March 27th
Southern
Scholarship
Rent-free
housing
The mission of the Southern Scholarship Foundation is to help
deserving young people who lack financial resources, but April 1
st
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
Foundation demonstrate excellent academic merit and good character,
attend institutions of higher education. The SSF helps students
with outstanding academic abilities, good character and
financial need realize their dream of a college education.
Qualified students attending Flagler @ TCC, Florida A&M,
Florida Gulf Coast University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee
Community College and the University of Florida are awarded
scholarships in the form of rent-free housing. Minimum 3.0
GPA. Application and more information available ONLINE
@ https://www.southernscholarship.org/applicants/.
International
Virtual
Learning
Academy
Scholarship
$1,000
Must be a U.S. resident accepted to an accredited U.S.
university, community college, or trade school; Submit a 350 –
500 word essay answering the following question: “What do
you envision for the future of education when it comes to
technology and its impact on students?”; 2.5+ GPA; Must be a
high school senior or undergraduate student with 1+ school
year(s) remaining
Apply ONLINE @ https://internationalvla.com/submit-
scholarship-application/.
April 30th
Trial Pro
Academic
Scholarship
$5,000
Must be enrolled full time in high school or be a full-time
college student pursuing an AA, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree
in an accredited university. Applicant must have a minimum
3.0 G.P.A. and maintain it throughout academic year. Student
must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Each applicant is required to submit a 400-500 word essay
addressing these questions: What is a passion that, when
immersed in it, makes you lose track of time? Usually, passion
is a feeling that cannot exist without another characteristic such
as determination. In your opinion, what else is passion
contingent upon?
Additionally, submit a portfolio of 2-3 pieces showcasing your
talents in your specific discipline.
More information is available @
http://www.trialpro.com/scholarships/.
May 1st
American
Muslim
Alliance of
Florida –
Scholarship
2020
$500 to
$1,000
The applicant must be graduating from a public, private, or
home school within the state of Florida and entering college as
a full-time student.
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0,
and attach official copies of school transcripts.
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation
from teachers of core subjects. Please limit letters of
recommendation to one page for each recommendation.
Applicant’s guidance counselor must complete page 2.
Applicant must compose and type a one-page, single-
spaced essay stating why you should be awarded a
scholarship, and why you plan to further your studies at
a college or university.
Applicants complete and submit page 4.
Scholarship Program is open for students of all faith and
May 4th
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
race.
The application is available ONLINE @
http://www.americanmuslimalliance.org/2019/10/31/americ
an-muslim-alliance-of-florida-2020-scholarship/.
Abbott &
Fenner
Scholarship
Program
$1,000
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on
the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000
words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email
at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your
plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why
you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve
your goals.
June 12th
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
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www.apiasf.org
2019-2020 Scholarship Opportunities
University Scholarship Opportunities
FAMU Scholarship Opportunities http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Scholarships&AboutUs. Must apply by November 1st. FAU Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships are competitively awarded on a rolling basis early in the admission process and are limited in number. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. For additional information, visit http://www.fau.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/scholarships.php. FAU Honors College Flagler Scholarships For more information, please visit the college website at: http://www.fau.edu/honors/future-students/financial_flagler.php. Deadline: Must be admitted to FAU Honors College by December 15, 2019. Scholars Day application will be mailed out to those students. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Foundation Scholarships: University Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and/or other specification set by donors. Prospective students who have submitted an Admissions applications and have been assigned a University identification Number (UIN) are strongly encouraged to submit an online FGCU Foundation Scholarship Application. The application will be available online annually between October 1st and March 1st. For more information on this scholarship opportunity and other FGCU scholarships visit https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships.aspx#FGCUFoundationScholarships Florida International University (FIU) Scholarship Opportunities: http://onestop.fiu.edu/financial-aid/scholarship-information/index.html Florida Polytechnic University Scholarship Opportunities: https://floridapolytechnic.org/admissions/tuitionfinancial-aid/florida-poly-scholarships/. Florida State University (FSU) Scholarship Opportunities: https://admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/scholarships/. New College of Florida (NCF) Scholarship Opportunities: https://www.ncf.edu/admissions/cost-and-aid/scholarships/ University of Central Florida (UCF) Scholarship Opportunities: http://finaid.ucf.edu/types-of-aid/ University of Florida (UF) Scholarship Search Engine: http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/search/ University of North Florida (UNF) Scholarship Opportunities: http://www.unf.edu/onestop/finaid/Scholarships.aspx University of South Florida (USF) Scholarship Opportunities: https://www.usf.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ University of West Florida (UWF) Merit Scholarship Opportunities: https://uwf.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/