9/2 for Fall Semester 1/2 for Spring Semester

Department of Guidance Services

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

September 2015

NAME / AMOUNT / GRADE / REQUIREMENTS / DEADLINE
AES Engineering Scholarship / $500.00 / Seniors / Scholarship intended for future leaders and awarded on the basis of character as determined by essays submitted. For more information visit / 10/7/2015
American Psychological Association / Varies / APA and its affiliates provide a wide range of grants, scholarships and awards with the aim of advancing the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education and human welfare. Search the directory at / Various
Art Institute / Varies / Scholarship competitions: Art Poster Design, Fashion and Best Teen Chef and Culinary Competition. Check website for more information. / Varies
Business Management Scholarships / Varies / For information on Business Management Scholarships search the directory by visiting /

Varies

Christine H. Eide Memorial Scholarship Award / $500 / 12 & college students / The scholarship is for legally blind students entering or attending an accredited college or university full-time. /

9/2 for Fall Semester 1/2 for Spring Semester

The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship / $5,000 / Ages 14-19 / Students in the U.S. who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Contact the school you are planning to attend to ask whether a Coca-Cola First generation Scholarship is in place, and if so, how to apply.
2015 Green Home Improvement Scholarship by Home Advisor / $1000 / Seniors / Challenging students to break new ground in green home improvement . High School seniors accepted to a college or trade school or any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at any accredited college, university or trade school in the U.S. are qualified to apply by submitting a 1,000 to 2,000 word essay. For more information visit /

1/31/16

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Florida Atlantic University / Varies / 12 / A select group of next year’s students will receive scholarships that include full tuition, room and board for up to four years. In addition, they have new scholarships in humanities and social sciences. For further information visit
Healthcare Administration Degree Guide (HADG) / $1,500 / Available to all U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration or healthcare management at an accredited university. The scholarship can be view at /

May 15 and Oct 15

ImproveNet DIY Repair Scholarship / $1000 / Seniors / Scholarship challenges students to show the pros how they complete various DIY projects. An essay of 1,000 – 2,000 words on the topic “How to fix _____.” For further information visit /

12/15/15 11:59PM Mountain Time

2014 Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Inc. Fred Held Scholarship / (2) $500 / Seniors / Recognizes seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent liter and promote recycling in their school and/or communities. Application available online 2/1/14 at
The Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program / $1000 / 12 / 3.0 cumulative GPA, have a significant (severe to profound) bilateral hearing loss, be a mainstreamed student, and be a US citizen. To receive a copy of the scholarship, email /

Not Stated

P.E.O. Sisterhood Florida Chapters / Not to exceed $2,000 / Financial assistance for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance. Applicant must be a woman and a resident of Florida. For further information and eligibility criteria visit your school counselor. /

1/24/16

P.E.O. Star Scholarship for High School Senior Women / $2,500 / Senior / For students anticipating graduating by May/June 2016 and planning to attend an accredited educational institution such as a college or vocational school in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation. Young women from public, private, high schools, boarding or home schools are potential applicants. /

10/1/15

Pinellas Education Foundation *NEW / Seniors / Provides more than 100 different college and technical school scholarships to more than 250 high school seniors throughout Pinellas County. Applications for scholarships are available online at /

Between 8/14/15 & 1/14/16 at 5PM

Pinellas Education Foundation
PTEC Scholarships / For more information on the following scholarships:
Frances Stavros Career & Technical Scholarship, PACE Scholarship,
Ted Winner Scholarship, Youth Skills (Worknet), Skills USA Scholarships please see
The SAM Fund / Financial assistance to young adults as they move forward with their lives after cancer. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 35, finished with active treatment and residents of the United States. Applications are accepted once per year, beginning with a Letter of Intent (LOI) phase in June. Information on the LOI process is posted on website in early June.
Student Loan Assistance Counsel
S.L.A.C. Scholarship / $500 / Designed to help students with the cost of their studies. Scholarship can be used for books, tuition, or any other school related expenses. For further information and application visit /

9/15/15

The SPC Foundation / Varies / 12 / Online application, essay, two letters of recommendation and a completed FAFSA. Check website eligibility requirements. /

Check Website

SWE Scholarships / Scholarship supports women pursuing careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. For more information visit /

Varies

Toyota Scholarships / Varies / Toyota supports a wide variety of scholarship programs, many which focus on students in diverse and underserved communities. Visit website for further information. /

Check Website

University of South Florida / Varies / 12 / Several scholarships for students attending University of South Florida. For more information visit
Any questions can be directed to . /

Various deadlines

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship / $1,000-$10,000 / Provides funding to minority students enrolled one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. For more information visit /

Sept. 30

**Please see your guidancedepartment for scholarships specific to your school**

Other scholarship opportunities:

Chicana/Latina Foundation

Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program

Governor Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)

Hispanic College Fund, Inc.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)

LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC)

Making It Count

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Ronald McDonald Scholarship

Sallie Mae Fund

Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund

Scholarships for Hispanics

Scholarship Experts

Southern Scholarship Foundation- Free housing

The Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships

United Negro College Fund

Opportunities is a monthly publication of a scholarship list for Pinellas County Schools. No independent investigation has been done by the Pinellas County School System to warrant this information. You should investigate before any payment of fees for scholarship

searches. Scholarship information should be free. This information is intended for financial aid advice and not for profit.

Updated September 4, 2015