Date: 03/06/2018

TO: SENIORS

FROM: GUIDANCE

RE: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP *

03/16/2018
Garden Club of Ponce Inlet is offering the Margie Jones Memorial
Scholarship (1st place = $2,000/2nd place = $1,000) for a student residing in Ponce Inlet. Essay required. Resume, letter of rec., and Community Activities. ** See Ms. Jackson in the Counseling Office.
03/21/2018
Temple Israel of Deland David Bigman Memorial Scholarship: $450, parent or grandparent of Jewish descent. 3.0 min gpa, and essay.
03/21/2018
Bethune-Cookman Univ. & the Embassy of Hope Foundation 2018 Community Scholars Scholarship: 3.2 GPA, pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering, or math, $16,000/year. Renewable for 4 years. Must be attending BCU.
03/21/2018
Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation “Believing in Your Dreams” scholarship: $1,500, min. 3.0 gpa and member of HS Basketball, Volleyball or Band for 2 years of high school.
03/22/2018
Palmetto Club scholarship: $1,000 for a AHS student who demonstrates financial need, 1 page biographical summary, leadership/citizenship, and transcript. **Return to Ms. Jackson in Guidance.
03/23/2018
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: $1,000 scholarship for male students only. Criteria: min. 3.0 GPA, good character, qualities of good citizenship. Transcript, 1 pg biographical essay, & 2 letters of rec.
03/23/2018
FAME (Fla. Assn. for Media in Education) sponsors a $1,000
scholarship for a 1,000 word or less essay. Details at
03/30/2018
Daytona Beach Chapter of the Links: $1,000 scholarship for an African American student: scholarship, community service, leadership & resourcefulness. 3.0 min GPA. 2 Letters of rec. & 300 word essay. **Return to Ms. Jackson in Guidance.
03/30/2018
Volusia County Gator Club for Univ. of Fl students. Personal essay, 2 letters of rec, copy of acceptance letter, and transcript.
03/30/2018
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter offers a scholarship for African American Seniors who exhibit financial need, leadership skills, good moral character, 2 letter of rec., transcript, 3.0 GPA, essay. Need a photo.
03/31/2018
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapt. 1048 Volusia Cty: $1,000 for university or vocational training. Must be son/daughter/grandchild of a US veteran or JROTC member. 2 letters of rec and Essay.
04/01/2018
Port Orange Ministerial Association: $1,000. Port Orange resident, commitment to your faith, 2 letters of rec., and essay.
04/13/2018
Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc, Scott Harris Memorial Scholarship: $2500, 500 word essay on the following quote “A People Without The Knowledge of Their Past History, Origin, and Culture Is Like A Tree Without Roots.”, letter of references, must be accepted to a 4 year institution.
04/16/2018
Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Rob Ridder scholarship: 2 scholarships, nonrenewable for children of chamber members. Application in guidance.
04/22/2018
Student View Scholarship: $500 - $4,000. Apply at
04/25/2018
Gamma Mu Omega Chapter of the AKA Sorority scholarship: 2.8 gpa,
Community service, letter of rec., essay, resume, transcript.
***See Ms. Jackson in Guidance.
04/25/2018
American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc.: 15 scholarships, $500 - $1,000. Criteria: 3.0 gpa, 2 letters of rec., 1 page essay.
05/23/2018
Ormond Beach Masonic Lodge Fred Just Scholarship: $1,200 for first semester at DSC. Criteria: min. 3.0 GPA, entering college for the 1st time, transcript, essay and photo.
06/01/2018
ATHNET Sports Recruiting Scholarhship: $1,000, available to students who played sports at the HS level. More information at
06/01/2018
Aspiring Business Professional scholarship: $1,000 pursing a business degree at any postsecondary school or college. More info at
06/01/2018
Aspiring Fashion Professional scholarship: $1,000 for students interested in a fashion degree at a postsecondary institution or college. More info at
06/01/2018
Aspiring Animation Professional scholarship: $1,000 for students interested in an animation career at a postsecondary institution or college. More info at
08/31/2018
Aspiring Nurse scholarhip: $1,000 for students interested in the nursing profession. Based on academic excellence in Science and Math. More info. at
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. Gold & Diamond Eagle Florida scholarship: GOLD = $16,500 annually & DIAMOND = $22,400 annually Criteria: SAT 1290, ACT 29, and gpa 3.5.
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Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program. Live
w/ a host family for a year in Germany and explore vocational
interests through an internship. 3.0 GPA, US Citizen, National or permanent resident. Application available at
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S-Stars STEM Scholarship program: open to full time STEM students attending DSC, 3.0 gpa and financial aid eligible. More information at daytonastate.edu/S-STAR
***New scholarship listings are in bold print.
***Other scholarships available in Counseling Office/college room.
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***Other scholarships for in state and out of state colleges available in guidance/college room.

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