2012/2013 JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 
- This is a competitively awarded program which is available to undergraduate students with disabilities who enroll in a State University System of Florida institution
- Applicants must adhere to the following application guidelines in order to qualify for full consideration:
In order to demonstrate financial need, all applicants must complete a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA form, and mail it to the appropriate address as indicated on the FAFSA form (To receive full consideration, the FAFSA should be mailed no later than April 15th)
- Applicant must provide an official current transcript (not a photocopy) which documents a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all credits(High school students who are applying for the first year of college should submit a current high school transcript)
- Must provide documentation of the nature and/or extent of a disability (The disability must be in one or more of the following classifications: hearing impairment, physical impairment; specific learning disability; speech/language impairment; visual impairment; or other impairment. Appropriate documentation includes, but is not limited to, either a recent psychological evaluation used to determine eligibility for exceptional student services, school/medical records, certification by the Division of Blind Services, or a Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility determination. Documentation provided must meet the guidelines require by the institution in which the student is enrolled. Students must contact the University Office of Student Disability Services for clarification as to what is required)
- Must gain admission as a degree-seeking undergraduate student into a State University System of Florida institution
AWARD(s): Varies
DEADLINE: May 15, 2012
For further information, please go to: www.jsf.bz/index_new.asp?page=/site/scholarships/susf.htm
If you are a UCF Student or plan on attending UCF, please direct further inquiries and provide submissions to:
Ms. Myrna Pagan-Ubides
Student Disability Services
University of Central Florida
P.O. Box 160161; FC 132
Orlando, Florida 32816-0161
V: (407) 823-2371
TDD Only: (407) 823-2116
Myrna.Pagan-Ubides@ucf.edu
WETHERELL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUMMER 2011-2012 - Must demonstrate academic achievement and hold a GPA of at least 3.0
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a UCF Regional Campuses major at the UCF Daytona Beach campus for a minimum of nine [9] credit hours per semester
- Must be a graduate of a Volusia or Flagler County high school and matriculated through Daytona State College
-The scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until
graduation, provided the recipient is making
AWARD:(s): Varies
DEADLINE: May 17, 2012
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
- Must be enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarships awarded
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need (typically determined by FAFSA)
- Must meet criteria for specific scholarships to which they are applying
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, May 25, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall.
AWARD(S): $2,000 to $5,000
DEADLINE: May 25, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=1112
TED J. SOCHAR SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Must be in good standing
- Must have a minimum of 6 hours and permanently confined to a wheelchair.
- Must participate in some form of athletics such as intercollegiate, intramural level or club level.
- There is no restriction as the as to the area of study or the level of standing in the University (i.e.Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)
AWARD(S): $1,000.00
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
ABRAM W. AND MOLLIE M. LEFKOWITZ SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year- Must be Jewish student and show financial need determined by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be either an undergraduate or graduate student of any college within the University of Central Florida
- Must have graduated a high school from either Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Brevard Counties
- Preference will be given to previous recipients
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE(S): Friday, May 25, 2012
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Must be an incoming freshman who graduated from an Orange County Public School and reside in Orange County
- Must be accepted to the University of Central Florida
- Must have graduated top 1/3 of high school graduating class
- Must have a secured letter of recommendation from a police officer
- Must provide a resume indicating activities, honors, awards, and other personal qualities or factors of which you want us to be aware. This list should show a history of your activities either in school or in the community.
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
MID-FLORIDA HOMEBUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Must be a full-time student in the following disciplines: College of Business Administration; Engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, Computer Engineering and Engineering Technology; and Computer Sciences
- Students must reside in Osceola, Orange, or Seminole County
- Preference will be given to juniors or seniors and employees or children of employees of members of the Home Builder’s Association of Mid-Florida.
- Must have a cumulative UCF GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least a 3.0 or better.
- Awards can be made to the same students for a total of two (2) years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
- Please attach three letters of recommendation and a transcript. In addition, please attach a list of all activities, honors, awards, and other personal qualities or factors of which you want us to be aware. This list should show a history of your activities either in school or in the community.
- Please attach a 500 word essay outlining your goals for the future and how they relate to the construction field.
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
MILTON AND LOUISE JENTES SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Must be of Jewish Faith
- Must have graduated high in Orange or Seminole Counties, Florida, or whose family resides within 75 miles of the University
- Scholarship will be limited to the full cost of tuition
- Must attach a 500 word essay outlining your plans/goals for the future
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
JOHN AND MARY ELLEN UPPERCO ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Applicant must be enrolled at the University as a full-time undergraduate student
- Must have graduated from a Central Florida high school with preference give to graduates of William R. Boone High School
- Must provide 1 letter of references indicating involvement in community services, athletics, clubs and/or organizations
-This is not a need based scholarship (Financial need is not a requirement)
- Must provide a 500 word essay outlining your plans/goals for the future
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
THOMAS MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP 12/13 Academic Year - Must be a graduate of T. Dewitt Taylor High School
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the University
- Applicant must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- This scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation provided that funds are available at the recipient maintains award criteria
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012
HISPANIC HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Must have applied for Federal Financial Aid using the FAFSA
- Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in one of the 7 Central Florida counties:
o Brevard County
o Lake County
o Orange County
o Osceola County
o Polk County
o Seminole County
o Volusia County
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
- Must attend the annual scholarship awards gala
* This scholarship is NOT applicable to graduate programs
AWARD(s): $5,000
DEADLINE: May 31, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://hispanicheritagescholarshipfund.org/
THE EDMOND AMATEIS FOUNDATION- Must apply for financial aid at desired college of enrollment
- Must have financial need
- Must be a college Sophomore or above
- Must have a college Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for initial and renewal awards
- Completion of 12 (twelve) credit hours required for renewal
- Must be either a graduate of a high school in Lake County, Florida, or currently attending, or a graduate of Lake-Sumter Community College, Leesburg, Florida -Must be a full-time student
- Employees, Officers and Board of Directors of SunTrust Bank and their families are not eligible for this scholarship
AWARD : $1,500
DEADLINE : May 31, 2012
(You must deliver all required documentation to your Financial Aid Office no later than May 31st, addressed to the Edmond Amateis Foundation)
A GRATEFUL MIND SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in any of the Social Sciences Curricula
- Must be a Single Parent deemed the ‘Head of Household’ for income tax purposes
- Must have a demonstrated financial assistance need by determination of their FASFA application on file in their College or University’s Financial Aid Department
- Applicant will be required to meet and/or maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA
- Must volunteer at our facility as one of the contingencies for receiving our scholarship
AWARD(s): $1,000
DEADLINE: May 31, 2012
For application forms, please visit:
agratefulmind.org/educational-resource-center/single-parent-scholarships/
EDWIN AND PAULA BRACKNEY ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP 2012
- Applicant must be entering junior or senior year of college
- Must be a U.S. student enrolled in an accredited Florida college or university majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering Program or a college degree focused on environmental studies
- Applicant must have a college GPA of 3.0 or better in his or her major field
AWARD(s): $1,000
DEADLINE(s): March 15th, 2012 (HS Applications)
June 1st, 2012 (College Applications)
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.butlerchainconservation.org/
VACATION ROOST SCHOLARSIPS INTERACTIVE MARKETING SCHOLARSIP
- Applicant must submit a 300 – 500 Word Essay – Visit www.vacationroost.com. Browse through the site and spend some time getting familiar with the vacation rental products, company, and information. Choose something that interests you from the site i.e. vacation rentals at a popular ski destination. Write an essay about that subject, focusing on why it interests you. Reference the content/website that you are writing about.
- Must publish your essay online – After you write your essay, publish the essay online somewhere (personal website, blog, etc.) so that others may see your publication
- Must submit a narrative outline –Summarize what you learned about online marketing through the application process and explain why you deserve the scholarship. Consideration will be given to those who show an understanding of the connection between publishing content and online marketing.
AWARD(S): 2,500
DEADLINES(S): June 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.vacationroost.com/about-us/community/scholarships
LENDO BROCK BLAKE STUDENT ENTREPRENUER OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
- Applicant must either be an undergraduate or a MBA student
- Must have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA
- Applicant must legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission
AWARD(S): $2,500
DEADLINE: June 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.lendio.com/scholarship/
Knights Taking Charge Scholarship
- UCF students who have completed the 2012-2013 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have a complete financial aid file by June 15, 2012, will be considered for this scholarship. Remember to monitor your To Do List on a regular basis in the event other documents are added.
*Complete file means that no remaining 2012-2013 items are listed on the student's myUCF "To Do List"
AWARD(S): $500 (15 awards)
DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
No separate application is necessary. Random selection will be made from the group of students who meet listed criteria.
I/ITSEC 2012 SCHOLASHIP
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete undergraduate studies by the end of Spring Term 2012
- Must be enrolled or accepted for a full-time masters or doctoral program in any of the following disciplines:
*Engineering (Modeling, Simulation and/or Training Related)
*Operations Research/Systems Analysis/Mathematics
*Distance Learning Methodologies
*Human Factors (Psychology or Engineering)
*Instructional Design and Training Methodology
*Computer Science and/or Information Sciences
- Applicant must have a stated interest and career goal in the Modeling & Simulation, Training and/or Education Industry
AWARD(s): $5,000 Masters Level
$10,000 Doctoral Level
DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
www.iitsec.org/education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
FREDERICK W. AND GRACE BRECHT SCHOLARSHIP - Applicant's home and place of residence must be in Brevard County, Florida, or must have graduated from a Brevard County high school
- Must be accepted for admission to a community college or university in the state of Florida
- Must be enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Must have good moral character and habits
AWARD(s) : Varies
DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
2012-2013 TAMPA BAY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Must be a United States citizenship
- Applicant must be attending a 2-4 year university, community college or culinary institute in a Hospitality or Culinary Arts Program
- Must be a Full-time student
- Must have 3.0 or better overall GPA (MUST be maintained)
- Must have 3.0 or better GPA in major (MUST be maintained)
High School Students
- Must be a Graduating senior
- Must be Accepted to 2-4 year university, community college or culinary institute
- Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and / or excellence demonstrated in specialized Hospitality / Culinary Arts Program or employment
- Must have an interest Hospitality or Culinary Arts major designation or career goal
AWARD(S): $500- $6,500 (2-4 Year University)
$500- $2,500 (Community College/Technical School)
DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
2012-2013 TAMPA BAY SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL-APPLICATION - Must be a United States citizenship
- Applicant must be attending a 2-4 year university, community college or culinary institute in a Hospitality or Culinary Arts Program
- Must be a Full-time student
- Must have 3.0 or better overall GPA (MUST be maintained)
- Must have 3.0 or better GPA in major (MUST be maintained)
AWARD(S): $500- $6,500 (2-4 Year University)
$500- $2,500 (Community College/Technical School)
DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution
- 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
What was the most difficult time in your life, and why?
How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?
AWARD : $1,000
DEADLINE : June 15, 2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP 2012
- All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in
- Must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute
- Please send us a short essay answering the following question:
How has your education contributed to who you are today?
Why do you want to earn a college education?
(All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com)
AWARD(s): $500
DEADLINE: June 22, 2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
www.bigsunathletics.com/
CEO OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSIP
- Applicant must either be an undergraduate or a MBA student
- Must have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA
- Applicant must legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission
AWARD(S): $2,500
DEADLINE: July 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.ceo.com/ceo-of-tomorrow-scholarship/
HEALTH, NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCHOLARSHIP
- Applicant must be a full-time student
- Must submit an essay of 300-500 words. Choose a supplement to profile in your essay and how it can benefit someone trying to lose weight as part of a balanced active lifestyle
AWARD(S): $1,000
DEADLINE: July 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.onestoptreatment.com/one-stop-treatment-scholarship/scholarship-application/
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
- Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age or older and be accepted to or attending a full-time engineering, construction, or architecture program
at an accredited institution of learning
- Applicant must be attending the program within an accredited institution within the United States
- Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on the previous year's academic performance
AWARD(s): $1,000
DEADLINE: July 12, 2012
For application and further information, please visit:
www.mortgagerefinancerates.org/engineering-scholarship.php
LUIS E. TORRES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- Scholarships awarded to individual(s) with a documented illness/disability
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
- Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year
- Applicant must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
AWARD: $500- $1,000
DEADLINE: July 15, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.luisetorresscholarshipfund.org/Scholarship.html
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER WOMEN IN DEFENSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled/accepted in a regionally accredited Florida university or college, either full-time or part- time
- Applicant must be a female, Florida resident
- Must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security, defense, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field
- Applicant must demonstrate a financial need
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 – as evidenced by the most current unofficial transcript
- Must be able to show proof of US citizenship
AWARD(s): Varies
DEADLINE: July 16, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.wid-cfl.org/
REISS ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP 2012-2013 - Applicant must be an upper-level undergraduate (over 65 credit hours) or graduate student enrolled in an accredited Florida Institution and currently majoring in Environmental or Civil Engineering
- Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 system
-The option of a second-year renewal is contingent upon presentation to committee prior to second year
- Previous Reiss Engineering Scholarship recipients are not eligible
AWARD: $3,000 ($1,500 per semester)
DEADLINE: July 23, 2012
COLLEGE FUND OF PINELLAS COUNTY, INC.
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in Pinellas County
- Must be a high school graduate with a grade point average of at least 3.00, or e a current or former college student who has demonstrated the ability to complete at least 12 hours in a single term (semester, quarter, etc.) in courses credited toward graduation and with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher (although recent recipients have had a 3.0 or higher)
- Must be a full time (i.e., taking or planning to take a minimum of 12 hours credited toward graduation* which cannot include remedial courses**) undergraduate student in a regionally accredited (e.g., Southern Association of Colleges & Schools) college or university
- Must be a recipient of a Pell Grant
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: July 27, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.collegefundpinellas.org/Apply.html
DUTCHCRAFTERS AMISH FURNITURE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
- Must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or maintain legal residency within the United States
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Students from all disciplines and fields of study are invited to apply
AWARD(s): $500
DEADLINE: July 31 ,2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship
NATIONAL PAYDAY SCHOLARSHIP
- Applicant must write an essay (no longer than 1200 words please,) and submit it, along with other information
- Must explain how can short-term financing of any kind benefit a person's life? We encourage you to speak from personal experience, though it is not required
AWARD: $3,000
DEADLINE: July 31, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.nationalpayday.com/scholarship/index.html
FLORIDA STORMWATER ASSOCIATION 2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
- Must be a graduate student majoring in one of the following : schools of engineering, natural science, public administration (or closely related fields) that have an interest in stormwater management or finance
- Must be in good standing at a Florida college or university
AWARD(s): $2,000
DEADLINE: August 10, 2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
www.florida-stormwater.org/scholarship
NAMING AND BRANDING SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be a full-time undergraduate students majoring in Linguistics, English, Marketing or Mass Communications
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Applicants cannot be currently employed by Strategic Name Development, Inc.
- Students must be attending a college or university within the United States
- The selected winner will be required to submit a current transcript and photo
AWARD(s): $2,000
DEADLINE: August 15, 2012 by 11:59pm EDT
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.namedevelopment.com/scholarship/form.php
VACATION ROOST SCHOLARSIPS INTERACTIVE MARKETING SCHOLARSIP
- Applicant must submit a 300 – 500 Word Essay – Visit www.vacationroost.com. Browse through the site and spend some time getting familiar with the vacation rental products, company, and information. Choose something that interests you from the site i.e. vacation rentals at a popular ski destination. Write an essay about that subject, focusing on why it interests you. Reference the content/website that you are writing about.
- Must publish your essay online – After you write your essay, publish the essay online somewhere (personal website, blog, etc.) so that others may see your publication
- Must submit a narrative outline –Summarize what you learned about online marketing through the application process and explain why you deserve the scholarship. Consideration will be given to those who show an understanding of the connection between publishing content and online marketing.
AWARD(S): 2,500
DEADLINES(S): November 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.vacationroost.com/about-us/community/scholarships
FORECLOSURE.COM SCHOLARSHIP
- Must currently enrolled in college (graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible)
- Freshman entering Fall 2011 are eligible once they have received a student ID number
- Applicant must write an essay on the following topic: "What creative solutions, programs and/or initiatives to stimulate the United States housing market, as well as to turn the foreclosure tide, must a presidential candidate outline/promise to earn your vote? Feel free to include your very own original stimulus plan and/or ideas in your response, which can also be used to enhance existing platforms from candidates and/or other influential thought leaders."
AWARD(s): 1st Place: $5,000
2nd-5th Place: $1,000 Each
DEADLINE: December 1, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.foreclosure.com/scholarship
THEY HAYES BARNARD PARAMOUNTY EQUITY YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSIP
- Applicant must either be an undergraduate or a MBA student
- Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Applicant must legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission
AWARD(S): $12,000
DEADLINE: December 31, 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.paramountequity.com/scholarship/
MILTON G. WRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be eligible to receive federal student aid (Title IV) funding
- Applicant must be at least 13 years old at the time of entry
- Must be either a high school senior or graduate, or GED recipient
- Must plan to enroll or are already enrolled at least half time in an undergraduate degree- or certificate-seeking program, or a non-degree program for teacher certification at an approved 4-year college
- Applicant cannot be a TG employee or a dependent of a TG employee
AWARD(S): $500
DEADLINE(s): End of each month in 2012
For application forms and further information, please visit:
www.aie.org/milt-wright-scholarship/index.cfm
NO “ESSAY” COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be a current student or planning to enroll within 12 months
- Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States ( International students with valid visas are also eligible)
- One entry per person. Multiple entries or invalid information will result in disqualification
AWARD(S): $2,000
DEADLINE(s): End of each month in 2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
COLLEGE PROWLER STUDENT SURVEY
- Must be a undergraduate, graduate or recent alumni. User must currently attend the school they are reviewing or have attended the school in the last two years
- Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States ( International students with valid visas are also eligible)
AWARD(S): $1,000
DEADLINE(s): End of each month in 2012
For further information, including applications, please visit:
https://collegeprowler.com/survey
LEAVE NO VETERAN BEHIND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
- Must be a veteran of the US Military as defined by anyone who:
- Has engaged in the active duty, reserve, or national guard in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard;
* and served a minimum of two years on active duty status
* or served a minimum of eight years in the reserves or national guard
* or have been deployed to a combat zone for more than 30 consecutive days
* and was released under a condition of other than dishonorable
* or have a service connected disability that prevented the fulfillment of aforementioned time limits
Note: Any discharge that is other than honorable will be reviewed and accepted based upon the circumstances of each case.
- Must have completed some form of higher education which can include technical, associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate degrees or must have a 100% service connected disability rating from the VA that inhibits the completion of a degree
- Must have loans from a lending institution that were used specifically to pay for education costs
- Must provide a personal letter on how educational debt has created personal or family hardship. The following link has examples of possible hardship scenarios: http://www.studentloanconsolidator.com/forms/
- Must agree to 100 hours of community service
AWARD(s): Varies
For further information, including applications and deadlines, please visit: http://leavenoveteranbehind.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=66
DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRANSFERS
(Formerly known as MINORITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP)
- Must be preparing to transfer from a Florida public community college
- Awards may be based solely on merit; based on financial need with an acceptable GPA; or based on a combination of need and merit
AWARD: $1,600 ($800 Fall and $800 Spring)
DEADLINE: Students may apply each Spring if they completed the A.A. or A.S. the previous December, that May, or expect it that August
For application, deadlines, and further information, please contact:
http://eeo.ucf.edu or
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICE at (407) UCF-1EEO
FELLOWS MEMORIAL FUND (This is a loan)
- Applicant must majoring in one of the following:
Medicine,
Physician’s Assistant,
Registered Nursing (RN) – A.S. degree
Registered Nursing (RN) – B.S.N. (junior and senior year only),
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),
Nurse Anesthesiologist,
Nurse Practitioner,
Medical or Surgical Technology,
Radiological Technology,
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT),
Physical Therapy or
Occupational Therapy
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be a bona fide resident of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton County, Florida
- Must be of good moral character and qualified scholastically and intellectually for the education desired
- Recipient must have been accepted by, or be successfully pursuing training at, an accredited school in the appropriate field of study
AWARD(S): Varies
For further information, including applications and deadlines, please visit:
http://www.fellowsfund.org/
UCF McNair Scholars Program
- Must have a desire to attain a Ph.D or Ed.D (Medical (MD) or other professional degrees (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.)
- Must be a low-income student (Low-income guidelines are established by the US Department of Education) who is also a first-generation college student (neither parent or legal guardian has a Bachelor's degree); or be a member of a group that is
underrepresented in graduate education (African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UCF and have completed 60 credit hours
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: Varies, please see Web site for details
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~mcnair/
UNITED STATES ARMY HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance to an accredited graduate program in the United States or Puerto Rico.
- Meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
-Maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program.
AWARD: 100% tuition is paid,
a generous monthly stipend of over $1907.00, & a $20, 000 Sign-on Bonus
For application, deadlines, and further information, please contact:
SFC WILLIAM L. KING
U.S. Army Medical Department
3101 Maguire Blvd, Ste. 166A Orlando, Florida 32803
(OFFICE) (407)896-0780 (CELL) 877.844.7546
Or visit our web site at www.goarmy.com
NAVY Health Professions Scholarship Program
- Must be accepted or enrolled either in an AMA or AOA school of medicine, an ADA school of dentistry or an accredited Optometry school or a course leading to a Masters Degree as a Physician Assistant
- Must be a U. S. citizen
- Must be physically qualified for commission as a Navy officer
AWARD: 100% Tuition, books and fees paid. $20,000 sign on bonus. Monthly Stipend: $2088
CONTACT:
LT Eric Robinson
US Navy Officer Recruiter
NOSC Orlando
C: 407-301-2960
WK: 407-856-6100 x1407
Fax:407-816-2781
For further information, including applications and deadlines, please visit:
www.navy.com/healthcareopportunities/medicalcorps
Business Scholarship for College Students
- Must be an undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.
- Must be full-time students during the academic year the scholarship is received.
AWARD: $1,000 Annual Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year.
For further information, including applications, please visit
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Award
- Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a Computer Science/Computer Engineering related program including:
Computer Science (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Computer Engineering (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Computer Information Systems (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Software Engineering (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Information Technology Management (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Networking Technology (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Database Management (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
Computer Programming (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
- Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year
- Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
-Applicants should be pursuing a degree within a related Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement program emphasis, such as one of the following:
Associate of Criminal Justice Degree Programs
Associate of Law Enforcement Degree Programs
Associate of Computer Forensics Degree Programs
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree Programs
Bachelor of Corrections Degree Programs
Bachelor of Forensic Psychology Degree Programs
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
- Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
- Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
- Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
- Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Criminal_Justice_and_Law_Enforcement_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
- Applicants should be pursuing any degree within a related Liberal Arts or General Studies program emphasis, such as one of the following:
Associate of General Studies Degree Programs
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree Programs
Bachelor of Humanity Studies Degree Programs
Bachelor of General Studies Degree Programs
Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree Programs
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
- Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
- Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
- Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
- Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Architecture and Drafting Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
- Applicants should be pursuing any degree within a related Architecture or Drafting program emphasis, such as one of the following:
Associate of CAD and Architectural Drafting Degree Programs
Associate of Architectural Engineering Technology Degree Programs
Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programs
Bachelor of CAD Drafting and Computer Design Degree Programs
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Technology Degree Programs
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
- Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
- Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
- Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
- Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Architecture_and_Drafting_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Undergraduate Distance Learning Degrees - Academic Award
- Applicants must be pursuing their degree through a distance learning program. All degree specializations will be considered, including but not limited to:
Online Associate of General Studies Degree Programs
Online Associate of Electrical Engineering Technology Degree Programs
Online Associate of Health Information Technology Degree Programs
Online Associate of Accounting Degree Programs
Online Associate of Early Childhood Education Degree Programs
Online Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programs
Online Bachelor of Business Management Degree Programs
Online Bachelor of Public Administration Degree Programs
Online Bachelor of Visual Communications Degree Programs
Online Bachelor of Organizational Psychology Degree Programs
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
- Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
- Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
- Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
- Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 1st of each year
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Undergraduate_Distance_Learning_Degrees_-_Academic_Award.html
2011-2012 ASHRAE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
- Must be a full-time undergraduate pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession
- Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% and accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program at a post-secondary educational institution that meets at least one of the following criteria:
>> The institution hosts a recognized ASHRAE student branch (http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/702)
>> The program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the USA or the (Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) )
>> The program is accredited by an agency outside the USA that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ABET or is a signatory of The Washington Accord or The Sydney Accord
For further information, including applications, please visit: http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1651
AWARD(S): Varies
DEADLINE: May 1st of each year
2011-2012 ASHRAE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
- Applicants must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least a 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% (evidenced by an official transcript of grades or statement from a school administrator)
- Must be an undergraduate Engineering Technology student enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institution and pursuing a bachelor or an associate degree in a course of study, which has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession, provided one of the following criteria is met:
>> The institution hosts a recognized ASHRAE student branch (http://www.ashrae.org/studentbranches)
>> The program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the USA (www.abet.org) or an equivalent agency
outside the USA that is a signatory of The Sydney Accord
>> The program is accredited by the (Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) )
For further information, including applications, please visit: http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1496
AWARD(S): $3,000
DEADLINE: May 1st of each year
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Children of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible.
Eligible children:
• are entitled to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level
• have 15 years to use the benefit beginning on his/her 18th birthday
• may use the benefit until his or her 33rd birthday
• cannot use benefit before age 18, even if he or she has completed high school
• are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program
AWARD(s): Varies
DEADLINE:Varies, please see Web site for details
For application forms and further information, please visit:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- Must be of Hispanic heritage (most programs)
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Must be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Applicant must plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year
AWARDS: Range from $1,000 to $5,000
DEADLINE: Varies, please see Web site for details
For application forms and further information, please visit www.hsf.net
The Navy Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs
This program is open to US citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. Locations include Navy Research Lab (NRL) and Naval Surface Warfare Center/ Indian Head. This program offers one to three year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy.
This program has a rolling admission.
Go to http://www.asee.org/nrl/ for more information.
GATES
MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
- Must be an African American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic
American.
- Must be a citizen, legal permanent resident or
national of the United States.
- Must have attained a GPA (Grade Point Average)
of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).
- Must be entering a U.S. accredited college or university
as a full time, degree seeking freshman in the Fall
semester of your freshman year.
- Must demonstrate leadership abilities through participation
in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
- Must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant (eligibility
for the Pell Grant is determined by submitting a
completed FAFSA; Free Application for Federal Student
Aid).
To Apply: There are three
components to the scholarship nomination process:
(1) A Nominee Personal Information Form to be completed
by the student; (2) A Nominator form to be completed
by a principal, teacher, guidance counselor or other
professional educator, and (3) A Recommender form
to be completed by an adult, other than a relative,
who is familiar with the Nominee’s community
service and leadership activities.
AWARD: Variable
DEADLINE: Varies, please see Web
site for more details.
For application forms and
further information, please visit www.gmsp.org
The United Negro College Fund
- Students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Students must have unmet need as verified by the university financial aid office.
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: Varies, please see Web
site for details.
For further information, including applications, please visit http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
THE SALLIE MAE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
- General Scholarships: Tell us about yourself and we’ll give you a list of
scholarships for which you might be eligible from a database of 3 million awards
worth more than $16 billion.
- “Latino College Dollars” Scholarships: Search among more than 300 awards
for Hispanic students, including those who are not U.S. citizens.
- “Black College Dollars” Scholarships: Access information for more than
300 awards especially for African-American students.
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: Varies
For further information, including application materials, please visit http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
NATIONAL SCHOLARS HONOR SOCIETY
For information visit: www.CollegeHonors.org
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
For information visit: http://www.nscs.org/
