Scholarship Bulletins are on-line at www.citrus.k12.fl.us/lhs. A sample resume and information about Bright Futures will also be available at this site.
CHECK ALL DUE DATES A.S.A.P.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LISTED BY MOST RECENTLY REC'D IN THE OFFICE, NOT BY DUE DATES.
January 22, 2010
From: Guidance 2009 – 2010 BULLETIN #5
To: Seniors
Subj: Scholarship Opportunities
Please read the following scholarship list carefully. If you feel that you are eligible to apply for any of the scholarships, pick up an application in the Guidance Office from the Scholarship Table or access the listed website. If you are unable to find an application, notify the Guidance Office for assistance.
READ THE BULLETINS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS -- IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND THE BULLETIN DIRECTIONS, CHECK IN GUIDANCE FOR CLARIFICATION.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAILING THEIR OWN APPLICATIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ON THIS BULLETIN.
IN FAIRNESS TO ALL APPLICANTS, APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED DEADLINES.
TIPS: Many local scholarship organizations suggest additional attachments
to their applications. The following items are usually suggested and
should be prepared in advance and be available to attach to your
applications:
1. One to three letters of recommendation (may be from a teacher, coach, counselor,
employer, or church / community member familiar with you and your community
activities, etc.)(Ask permission to copy letters and keep them in a file)
2. Resume of your activities, awards, accomplishments, and community service
throughout high school.(Make copies and keep them in a file)
3. Essay (brief, one-page) outlining your goals for the future and how your family
will be impacted if you do not receive any financial help for college. (Keep on
your computer ….ready to adjust for each scholarship application need)
4. Transcript – If your scholarship application is to be turned in to the Guidance
Office, the transcript will be attached for you. If your application is to be
mailed/submitted by you, complete a transcript request form and allow 2 – 3 days
for processing.
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org - It is time to apply for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. Applications must be completed as soon as possible, even if you are planning to retake the ACT or SAT. Your application will be automatically updated with your new scores.
www.fafsa.gov - Federal Financial Aid application. Apply for your
pin number and submit your application as soon as possible. Check
with your college for deadlines. (Info sheets available in Guidance)
1. USA Funds – Access to Education Scholarships - $1,500 awards (renewable) Open to students with a family income of $35,000 or less on a documented 2009 federal income tax return. At least 50% of the awards will be targeted to minority and/or disabled students. Applications will be accepted online until February 15, 2010 at www.usafunds.org
2. Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) – www.fapsc.org – Scholarship Multiple awards through participating* Florida colleges and schools. *Please check on-line to see if your school is listed. Application deadline is March 12, 2010.
3. Best Buy Dollars for Scholars Community Volunteer Service Awards Program –www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com Application deadline is February 15, 2010.
4. Hernando Civic Club – $500 Open to any senior planning to attend college. Preference given to a Hernando resident. Applications due in Guidance no later than February 26, 2010.
5. American Irish Club of West Citrus – Undetermined amount. Brief personal essay required. Application due in Guidance no later than March 9, 2010.
6. Citrus County Shooting Club – Up to $1,000 scholarship - Preference to a Citrus County graduate planning to pursue a career in the law enforcement field. Must have: 3 letters of recommendation; Letter of acceptance to college/university; Essay - Two full pages – IN YOUR OWN WORDS – “What the Second Amendment to the Constitution means to me.” Applications are due in Guidance no later than 3/25/2010.
7. Operation Progress – John Coughlin Memorial – Must have 3.0 GPA or higher and plan to attend a 4-yr. University. Application due in Guidance no later than March 12, 2010.
8. First United Methodist Church, Homosassa - $1,000 Preference may be given to applicants from Homosassa and Chassahowitzka seeking college degrees in education and pursuing teaching careers. Completed applications are due in Guidance no later than April 1, 2010.
9. William J. English Memorial Scholarship - www.faeds.org One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded for the current academic year to a selected high school or vocational school senior who is planning to attend a Florida public or private college and who is planning to major in computer science and/or information technology related field. Deadline is February 15th for the academic year beginning with Fall Term.
10. Imagine Your Future in Agriculture – 100 awards nationwide $1,500.00 to a senior who comes from a farm family and plans to pursue a career in the field of agriculture.
www.monsanto.com & www.nafb.com for applications. On-line deadline is February 15, 2010.
11. National Marine Corps Scholarship (www.mcsf.com) Application will be available on-line in mid-February 2010.
12. Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships www.rmhc.org Application deadline is
February 16, 2010.
· RMHC/ASIA: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian/Pacific-Islander heritage
· RMHC/African American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage
· RMHC/HACER: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
· RMHC Scholars: ALL students can apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
13. Masters & Wardens Assoc. - Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and brief essay required. Students must mail completed applications to be received no later than March 12, 2010.
14. Kiwanis Club of Homosassa Springs – Multiple Awards Completed applications are due in Guidance March 22, 2010.
15. Gulf to Lakes Pilot Club – Open to any senior planning to attend college. Applications are due to the club by April 1ST . (Guidance Office will mail the applications, if completed and turned in by March 19, 2010)
16. Riverhaven Garden Club - Preference will be given to students planning to major in agriculture, horticulture, or some related field, BUT all applications will be accepted. Completed applications are due in Guidance March 19, 2010.
17. Crystal River Little League – for students who completed five seasons as a player in Crystal River Little League. Student to mail. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 12, 2010.
18. Altrusa Club of Citrus County – Open to any senior planning to attend college. Applications are due in Guidance no later than March 9, 2010.
19. Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WREC) – Multiple awards of $750 per semester (renewable) to dependents of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc. members who have lived within the service area of WREC for at least one year prior to December 31st. Student must have maintained a minimum 2.0 G.P.A., and plan to attend a FLORIDA college full time. Completed applications are due to WREC Educational Foundation no later than March 5, 2010.
20. Citrus County School Food Service Assoc. – preference given to student who will study food/nutrition, but all applications accepted. Completed applications are due in Guidance not later than March 22, 2010.
21. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY 2010) – Multiple $7,500 awards nationwide to recognize outstanding scholar athletes Students must apply on-line at www.bodybymilk.com Applications must be received by March 5, 2010.
22. F.A.S.F.E.P.A. - $1,000 for student entering studies in the Field of Arts or Sciences in Education. (Teaching or Administration) Completed applications are due in Guidance not later than 2/26/10.
23. Afro-American Club of Citrus County – 2.5 GPA or higher preferred, but all applications will be considered; proof of college enrollment; financial need. Student to mail. Applications must be received by the committee by April 12, 2010.
24. Citrus Garden Club – to be awarded to a citrus county high school senior. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in preserving the environment. Completed applications must be returned before March 31, 2010. (Student is responsible to mail.)
25. Festival of the Arts. – Visual Arts Applications are due to the committee by April 5, 2010. (student mail) Portfolio exhibitions and interviews will be scheduled.
26. Johnson Scholarship Foundation – (http://jsf.bz/index_new.asp for applications)
1. for students of a United Parcel Service employee or retiree living in Florida. Due date – 4/15/10
2. for students with disabilities who attend/will attend one of the eleven Florida state universities
Due date – 5/15/10
27. Karl C. Schultz/Homosassa Elementary School Scholarship – Applicant must have graduated from Homosassa Elementary and will graduate high school this year. Completed applications must be mailed by student. Postmark deadline is March 31, 2010.
28. Hernando Elementary Carol Mainor Athletic Scholarship – Applicant must have graduated from Hernando Elementary and excelled in athletics during high school. Completed applications must be mailed by student. Postmark deadline is March 26, 2010.
29. Bright House Networks – Volunteer Youth Awards Open to grades 9 – 12. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA and minimum 50 volunteer hours (between May 08 – Apr 09) to apply. Winners receive a laptop computer. Application deadline – April 16, 2010.
30. Marine Corps League Citrus Detachment 819 – $1,000 scholarship – Applicant must have a U.S. Marine association through family. Completed applications are due in the Guidance Office no later than February 12, 2010.
31. Crystal River Moose Lodge - $500 Applicant must have proof of community service, proof of college/university acceptance or application, have letters of recommendation, and provide one brief essay. Scholarship will be awarded after successful completion of first semester of college. Completed applications are due in the Guidance Office no later than February 12, 2010.
32. Cooperative Living Organization, Inc. – http://cloliving.org/ Low cost housing for incoming UF and Santa Fe students. CLO now taking applications for Spring & Summer terms.
33. Citizen’s Academy Alumni Assoc. of Citrus County Sheriff’s Office - $100 Application due to Student Services Office no later than March 15, 2010.
34. Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 – www.citruspurpleheart.org Military Order of the Purple Heart (local) - $500 to a student planning to attend CFCC. Applicant must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an armed forces veteran who served in a combat theater of operations. Completed applications are due back to Chapter 776 by February 26, 2010. (Information flyers are in Guidance)
35. Military Order of the Purple Heart (national) – www.purpleheart.org $3,000 to direct descendants of purple heart recipients (plus other associations). (see website for more information about eligibility) Completed applications are due to the national committee by February 16, 2010. (Information flyers are in Guidance)
36. Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) – http://media.living.net Essay contest -- The first-place winning entry in each of FAR's 13 Regional Districts will receive a $1,000 scholarship; Also, an award of $5,000 will go to each of three State Level winners Postmark deadline - February 8th.
37. National FFA Organization – Many, Many scholarships for students pursuing careers in any agricultural related field www.ffa.org
38. Cottey College is a two-year independent, residential, liberal arts and sciences college for women. It is located in Nevada, MO. Substantial scholarship funds from local sources are available to young women who attend this school. See Mrs. Marshall, in Guidance, if interested.
39. Black Diamond Foundation – $2,000 renewable Open to students with 3.0 GPA and above. (25% weighting factor) Extra-curricular activities & community service (25% weighting factor), and financial need (50% weighting factor). Applications are due in Guidance on or before March 26, 2010.
40. Blanco Foundation, Inc. – for students planning to go into nursing or education. Applications are due to the foundation by February 1, 2010.
41. Big Sun Scholarship - $500 to athletes planning to go to college. www.bigsunathletics.com
Application deadline is June 24, 2010.
42. KFC Scholars Program – www.kfcscholars.org Application period closes February 10, 2010.
43. Sam Walton Community Scholarship http://walmartstores.com Applications due January 29, 2010.
44. The Arts for Life Scholarship Program – www.excelined.org 25 $1,000 awards Application deadline is February 1, 2010.
45. http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
46. Citrus Hills Women’s Club – Multiple awards for college bound seniors who are in the top 25% of their class. Applications are due in Guidance by February 1, 2010.
47. American Legion of Florida – Multiple awards - See List Below.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA
Eagle Scout of the Year: 1st - $2,500; 2nd - $1,500; 3rd - $1,000 & 4th - $500
· Eligibility: Must have earned Eagle Award and religious emblem, must be a high school student and Florida resident, must be in troop chartered to an American Legion Post or the son or grandson of a Legion member or parent eligible to join The American Legion Department of Florida.
· Application: Department Headquarters, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859; e-mail: - phone: 407-295-2631 x222. Deadline: March 1 of current school year.
General Scholarship: 1st - $2,500; 2nd - $2,000; 3rd - $1,000; 4th-7th - $500
· Eligibility: Student must be direct descendent, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or a legally adopted child of a member in good standing of The American Legion Department of Florida; or 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.
· Application: Department Headquarters, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859; e-mail: - phone: 407-295-2631 x222. Deadline: March 1 of current school year.
JROTC Cadet of the Year: 1st - $2,500; 2nd - $1,500; 3rd - $1,000 & 4th - $500
· Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in Florida high school and member of Air Force, Army, Marine, Navy, or Coast Guard JROTC, parents must be Florida residents, must be in senior year of school, and must be chosen by JROTC commanding officer. Only one application per JROTC unit will be accepted.