SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016 – 2017
Updated 09-12-16
SEPTEMBER 2016
QUESTBRIDGE:
Deadline: September 27, 2016
QuestBridge is a scholarship program that connects academically successful (top 5-10 % of their class) low-income (≤65,000 yearly for a family of four) high school seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to one of 35 partner colleges involved in this program. To see the list of colleges in the program, and more information go to
For: Senior
ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: September 30, 2016
Award: $500
Eligibility: U.S citizen, GPA ≥2.5, submit answers to essay questions. For application go to
For: Seniors
OCTOBER 2016
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Deadline: October 2, 2016
The online application is open to students of Hispanic heritage with an un-weighted 3.0 GPA. Several award categories (business & entrepreneurship, community service, education, engineering & mathematics, healthcare & science, innovation & technology. For more info and how to apply go to
For: Seniors
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN
Deadline: October 3rd, 2016
Students must have a GPA≥3.0 and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. For info go to
For: Seniors
Aes engineers scholarship
Deadline: October 6, 2016
Award: $500
Eligibility: Judged on character. Must submit essay. For more information go to
For: Seniors
asian american student scholastic achievers award
Sponsored by Asian American HEritage COuncil/central florida
Deadline: October10, 2016
Award: varies
Eligibility: Applicant must be of Asian descent and be sponsored by an AAHC Council member. Must be present at award ceremony to be eligible for award.Several awards available in (4) categories: Scholastic Awards; Preservation of Ethnic Asian Culture or Languages; Special Acknowledgement, Recognition, Certification; or Recognition and Awards on Essay. Application is available in Scholarship office or online at
For: All grades
UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Deadline: October 18, 2016
Award: $ 10,000 if chosen as a state leader to spend in March a week in Washington D.C.
Students must be interested in pursuing careers in public service and have outstanding achievements. For more info or see forms in the Scholarship office.
For: Seniors and Juniors
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
Deadline: October 25, 2016
Award: $5,000 to $20,000
Eligibility: Enroll in 4 year college in fall of 2016. Unweighted GPA 2.0. Demonstrate critical financial need and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Must be US citizen. Information available online at
For: Seniors
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: October 31, 2016
Award: 150 national scholars of $20,000 plus other programs
Eligibility: US citizenship requirements. Judged on leadership and community service. Applicants must have a minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale. For more information go to
For: Seniors
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: October 31, 2016
Award: $2,000 towards college education
Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident planning on attending college. To apply and submit required essay (see application for topic) go to
For: all grades
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER OF NIGP/NANCY WOODGER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: October 31, 2016
Award: (2) $1,000
Eligibility: Must be member of CFC-NIGP (free membership for students), essay, letter of recommendation, consider a career in public procurement majoring in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Forms available in the Scholarship office.
For: Juniors/Seniors
NOVEMBER 2016
VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY COMPETITION
Deadline: November 1st, 2016
Award: up to $30,000
Students must submit a recorded 3-5 minutes speech on assigned theme. For more info go to
For: all grades 9-12.
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Deadline: November 1, 2016 for early applicant deadline, or January 9, 2017for regular deadline
Award: (10) $10,000 annually for 4 years
Eligibility: Must be African American, US citizen or hold permanent resident visa card, excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Information available at
For: African American Seniors
ORLANDO VACATION HOMES 360
Deadline: November 4th, 2016
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Create a 1-2 minute video about your school experience now and your future plans for college and beyond. For more information see forms in the guidance office.
For: Seniors
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Aspirations in Computing
Deadline: November 7, 2016
Award: cash, various prizes from the sponsors and trip to Charlotte, NC 3/5/2017 for ceremony at BoA.
Eligibility: Must have outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing, demonstrate leadership ability, Unweighted GPA 3.0. and have post secondary education plans. Information available online at
For: all grades, preference given to seniors
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Deadline: November 8, 2016
Award: $1,000 plus trip to Washington D.C.
Eligibility: Must demonstrate exemplary community service, initiative, effort, impact and personal growth. Submit application on line at
For: all grades
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION: MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Award: up to $50,000 (4 year total)
Eligibility: Competition will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Must be pursuing a 4 year degree in a U.S. college/university.Must be a U.S. citizen
For more information and for application go to
For: Seniors
DECEMBER 2016
AXA achievement scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2016 or until 10,000 applications are submitted
Awards: from $2,500to $25,000
Eligibility: Must be US citizen, Student must demonstrate outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. More information available in Scholarship office or see online application at
For: Seniors
SCHOOL SPECIFC SCHOLARSHIPS& OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY/PSI THETA OMEGA
Date: September 10 & 18, 2016
Interest meetings for the Bloom in June event through which girls can qualify for scholarships. For more information go to
Some Scholarship Search Websites:
- Federal Student Aid (Excellent Resource!)
- Weird Scholarships (Excellent Resource!)
- Chegg Scholarships (Tons of Scholarships)
- Imagine America Foundation
- FastWeb
- Seminole State Scholarships
- Valencia College Scholarships