NSBHS SENIOR Scholarships
The following is the 2017-2018list of local scholarship opportunities. Please read the requirements carefully and provide all the requested information. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Additional scholarship opportunities are available on our webpage
Scholarship Boot Camp– Get a jump on applying for local scholarships by attending the boot camp on January 18, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 (noon) in the Media Center. Get help completing the interactive standard application and writing your essay. Be sure to bring a flash drive, a rough draft of your essay and a copy of this list,with the scholarships highlighted, that you want to apply for. Sign-up sheets are in the Counselor’s Office.
PLEASE NOTE: All scholarships are subject to change at any time which means that they may not be available due to funding issues, the dollar amounts may change or the number of scholarships awarded may change. These scholarships are offered as a courtesy by the community. The awarding of scholarships by organizations or businesses is totally at their discretion. We appreciate the fact that they are trying to help Barracudas continue their education.
Special Applications for scholarships requirethe completion of a separate application and Special Instructions that may be found on the New Smyrna Beach High School webpage .
REQUIREMENTS / AMOUNTAlicyn Bouie Scholarship Award / 1. Standard Application
2. Email completed application to: d in the subject line add: Jeff Miller, Alicyn Bouie Scholarship Award / TBD
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority Scholarship
(a professional sorority for female educators) / 1. Standard Application
2. Minimum 2.50 GPA
3. Must have SAT and/or ACT score
4. Identify financial need
5. List community volunteerism & identify community service hours
6. List school leadership roles & positions
7. List school/community clubs
8. Short essay including: “How will this scholarship assist you?”
9. Mail completed application via first class mail to: Mrs. Linda Cuthbert, 3536 Omni Circle, Edgewater, FL 32141 / 1 @ $1,000
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship / 1. Special Application / TBD
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships / 1. Special Applications
2. Deadline: November 6, 2017 / TBD
Annual New Smyrna Beach Garden Club Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
3. SAT or ACT scores
4. Short essay stating how student can benefit from this scholarship
5. Two (2) professional references
6. Pursuing study in field of agriculture, botanical sciences or environmental studies
7. Transcript not required
8. Mail completed application to Ms. Karen Chapple, 650 Kilmarnock Ct., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $1,000
Asian American Student Achievers Awards / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: October 11, 2017 / TBD
A Smile Makers Dental Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. Essay on how the money would help
3. Must be a patient of Dr. Roger Prieto @ Smile Makers Dental
4. Transcripts not required with application
5. Mail application to Smile Makers Scholarships, 1401 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL 32132 OR email to / TBD
Association of Westside Retirees / 1. Standard Application
2. 2.5 GPA required
3. SAT or ACT Scores
4. Must live in New Smyrna Beach area
5. Short essay
6. Financial Need
7. Mail completed application via first class mail to: Ms. Laura Hutchins, 813 Hamilton St., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $300
Association of Westside Retirees Harthula Teemer Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. 2.5 GPA required
3. SAT or ACT Scores
4. Must live in New Smyrna Beach area
5. Short essay
6. Financial Need
7. Mail completed application via first class mail to: Ms. Laura Hutchins, 813 Hamilton St., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $300
Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League / 1. Standard Application
2. Plan to major in an art-related field
3. GPA of 3.0 or higher as well as ACT/SAT scores
4. Essay stating how career will relate to the Arts
5. Copy of transcript required
6. Good Citizenship
7. Email completed application to . In the subject line add Beverly Shine. / 1 @ $1,000
Community and Alumni Providing Scholarships (CAPS) / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: March 13, 2018
3. GPA required
4. Two (2) 300-word essays are to be included with application
5. Funds can be used at any college or university with Federal School Code (Title IV Institution Code)
6. Must be a graduating Senior at New Smyrna Beach High School
7. Student applications are evaluated by a talented committee of education and business professionals on criteria including financial need, academic success and community participation / TBD
Edgewater Landing Quilt & Needlecraft Group / 1. Standard Application
2. Pursuing a career in fashion or design
3. Short essay as to why you are pursuing this career
4. Mail completed application to: M.J. Bilzor, 600 Topside Circle, Edgewater, FL 32141 / 2 @ $500
Elks National Foundation, Inc. / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: November 27, 2017 / Numerous
Epic Flight Academy-Flight Training Scholarship / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: October 6, 2017 / 1 @ $30,000
1 @ $15,000
1 @ $5,000
Father Downey Council 4934 Knights of Columbus Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. GPA Required
3. Transcript
4. Must be a member of Sacred Heart church
5. Essay – “What I want to pursue in college.”
6. Mail completed application via first class mail to: Knight Michael McCormick, 2281 Sierra Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 2 @ $500
Florida State University Service Scholar Program / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: November 3, 2017 / Numerous
Up to $3,000 per year for 4 years
GE -Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program / 1. Special Application / 1 @ $10,000
Julie Amon Dolphins of Strength Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. GPA Required
3. SAT or ACT score
4. Financial Need
5. good Citizenship
6. Essay Response – What medical challenge or other adversity have you had to overcome in your life?
7. Students interested in pursuing a career in health care or related field
8. Email completed application to . In the subject line add Julie Amon Dolphins of Strength Scholarship / TBD
Kiwanis Foundation of Southeast Volusia County / 1. Standard Application
2. Special Instructions
3. Mail completed application to Mr. Bruce G. Henry, 101 Louise Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $500 year for 4 years
KOSOVE SOCIETY Scholarship / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: December 1, 2017 / TBD
Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. 3.0 or higher GPA
3. Must have a SAT or ACT score
4. Must include an essay of at least 500 words
5. Must include a copy of high school transcript
6. two (2) letters of recommendation
7. Intent to major/minor in the performing arts
8. Acceptance at a college
9. Mail completed application to: Ms. Linda McGrath, 302 Beachway Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 / 1 @ $2,500
Mildred E. Small and Robert D. Toye Scholarship Trust / 1. Standard Application
2. Financial need
3. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
4. Engineering (preferred) or other science majors
5. Attend a four-year accredited Florida University
6. Covers books, tuition, housing and food plans
7. May ask for transcript
8. Grant disbursed $7,500.00 per year
9. Email completed application to: nd to . Add Toye Scholarship in the subject line. You may also mail your completed application to: Mr. Michael L. Brewer, 500 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / TBD @ $30,000
Nancy May Memorial Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. Financial Need
3. Current or former Medical Academy student (must have been in for at least 1 year)
4. Letter of references from Medical Academy advisor
5. Planning to enroll in the nursing program only at DSC or in any other accredited Florida School of Nursing
6. Essay stating how you would benefit from this scholarship
7. Mail completed application to Ms. Mary M. May, 807 E. 16th Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 / TBD
Nancy Woodger Young Professional Scholarship / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: October 31, 2017 / 2 @ $1,000
NASSP – 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: November 7, 2017 / TBD
New Smyrna Beach Regional Library Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Financial Need
4. Completion of minimum 50 volunteer hours over 4 years at the HSB library
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher and one from a staff librarian
6. Letter of acceptance to college, university or technical school
7. Special essay requirements
a. Standard MLA essay format with a minimum of 500 words and a minimum of 3
paragraphs
b. Accomplishments and experiences throughout the years as a student
c. Value of library volunteer experience
d. Financial need
e. Future plans
8. Mail completed application or hand deliver to: Ms. Lois Troxell, NSB Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $2,000
PARENTINN-Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens Scholarship / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: February 28, 2018 / 1 @ $2,500
Patricia and John Dowling Memorial Scholarship / 1. Standard Application
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Financial Need
4. Completion of minimum 50 volunteer hours over 4 years at the HSB library
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher and one from a staff librarian
6. Letter of acceptance to college, university or technical school
7. Special essay requirements
a. Standard MLA essay format with a minimum of 500 words and a minimum of 3
paragraphs
b. Accomplishments and experiences throughout the years as a student
c. Value of library volunteer experience
d. Financial need
e. Future plans
8. Mail completed application or hand deliver to: Ms. Lois Troxell, NSB Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 / 1 @ $2,000
Project Weather Scholarship – News 13 / 1. Special Application
2. Must be postmarked by Monday, January 8, 2018 / 1 @ $1,000
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship / 1. Special Application
2. Deadline: November 20, 2017 / 1 @ $1,000
SeniorAdvisor-2017 Future of Assisted Living Scholarship / 1. Special Guidelines
2. Only students enrolled in an Associate’s degree program may apply
3. Deadline: December 31, 2017 / 1 @ $2,000
Stetson University – J. Ollie Edmunds Distinquished Scholarship / 1. GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (weighted GPA accepted)
2. Possess an ACT composite score of at least 30 or a minimum combined SAT-I score of 1350 (combined Critical Reading and Math)
3. Must also demonstrate that you are well-rounded, creative and a active participant in sports or fitness activities; a strong communicator; a leader through participation in co-curricular activities and community service and exhibit the potential to impact and enrich the lives of fellow students at Stetson as a role model through academic and non-academic achievements.
4. Must be nominated by the School Principal
5. If you qualify, please see Mrs. Johnson in Guidance
6. Deadline: January 15, 2018 / 2 scholarships to we awarded
Student Scholarships.org / 1. Special Applications
2. Numerous scholarships listed / Numerous
The Army SFC Matthew L. Eskridge Memorial Award / 1. Special Application
2. Special Instructions / 1 @ $500
Trayvon Martin Memorial Award / 1.Special Application
2. Deadline: November 20, 2017 / 1 @ $750
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