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2011-2012
Please see Mrs. Giuliani in Guidance for Scholarship forms
or your counselor.


Deadline
Name
Eligibility
Amount
Bright Futures
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship - ***New Requirements for this school year***     For more information call 1-888-827-2004 or visit :


May 11
SunTrust
Suntrust is pleased to officer the Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $1000.00  scholarship for educational expenses at an accredited college or private career school Apply at:

$1000
Fast Web

A free scholarship search database for high school students as well as other college planning tips. Log on to www.fastweb.com

100 Black men
100 Black Men of Jacksonville:This is a website that offers Scholarship opportunities for minority students.
Various
Florida Association of State and Federal Educational Program Administrators (FASFEPA)

Florida Association of State and Federal Educational Program Administrators (FASFEPA) requested that we share the following with you pertaining to a FASFEPA $1,000 Scholarship for students entering college to study in the field of Arts or Sciences in Education, for the fall of 2011.
$1,000.00

SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
ST AUGUSTINE LODGE #2780
Scholarship Award Process 2012:
Initial Qualifying Factor: Scholarship may be provided for any St. Johns County
high school student with a demonstrable Italian-American heritage (of any
proportion) and will be judged utilizing the following general criteria. Applicants must
currently reside in St. Johns County and plan to be in a program of study in the fall
of 2012 at an accredited institution of higher education. This includes a four-year
college or university, a two- year community college, or a vocational/technical
school

Applications available in Guidance
April 30, 2012
Ancient City Auto
Offering 2 $500.00 scholarships to students who want to go to school and study the field of Auto Technology.
$500.00 (2)
March 1, 2012
The American Legion Scholarship
The American Legion Scholarship
Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship($500 - $2500)
Eligibility:
  • Must have earned Eagle Award and religious emblem
  • Must be a high school student and a Florida Resident
  • Must be a troop chartered to an American Legion Post or the son/grandson of a Legion Member
General Scholarship ($500-$2500)
Eligibility:
  • Student must be a direct descendent or legally adopted child of a member of the American Legion Department of Florida; or a deceased US veteran who would have been eligible for membership
  • Student must be a senior in high school
High School Oratorical Contest ($500-$2500)
Eligibility:
  • Student enrolled in a state high school in grades 9-12
Email cpolk@floridalegion.org for application
$500 - $2500
March 1, 2012
Hispanic College Fund's Scholarship
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition &, fees, books, and other academic related supplies.
Scholarships range between $500 to $10,000 depending on the scholarship program and the applicant’s financial need.  See the eligibility & deadlines to see the range in award amounts for each scholarship program.

 $500 to $10,000
March 1, 2012
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Before completing the application, contact your local Rotary club to make sure that the district participates in this program.

March 1, 2012
ACS Scholars Program
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.
March 4, 2012
AIST Foundation Scholarships
The AIST Foundation will be awarding 11 scholarships in addition to 10 FeMET Scholarships, 10 Steel Scholarships and member chapter scholarships for the 2011–2012 school year.

March 4, 2012
Body by Milk Scholarships
25 student-athletes will win a $7,500 scholarship and a spot in a special milk mustache ad to run in USA TODAY. Want more? You’ll also get an all-expense paid trip to an exciting awards ceremony at Disney Wide World of Sports’ Milk House in Orlando, FL and an induction into the Milk House Hall of Fame.
 $7,500
March 4, 2012
Steel Engineering Education Link (STEEL) Scholarship
The American Iron and Steel Institute and the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation have joined together to create the Steel Engineering Education Link [STEEL] Initiative to increase the number of students studying engineering in North America, and to encourage such students to pursue careers in the iron and steel industry upon graduation.
March 10, 2012
NSA Scholarship Foundation
Must be a resident of Northeast Florida for the past two years, graduating high school senior, a runner or active in track and field events.

March 11, 2012
FAPSC Scholarship Program

Offering full tuition and scholarships to eligible seniors!
Eligibility:
  • Florida high school senior
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • GED Candidates are eligible as well
  • Participating in a FAPSC approved school
Applications available at www.FAPSC.org
March 15, 2012
35th Annual Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Those who have entered as high school seniors are eligible to compete again as college freshmen, unless they have been previous first place winners.
March 15, 2012
Kohl's Recognizes and Rewards Young Volunteers
 To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria:
* Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate.
* Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age.
* Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.
* Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.
Awards
* Store Winners will receive a $50 Kohl's Gift Card.
* Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.
* National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner's behalf.

March 15, 2012
Florida State University Young Scholars Program
Eligibility: Students who have completed 11th grade and earned a minimum of a B in all academic courses and a 90th percentile or better score on the SAT or PSAT.

Application available at http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/index.html
March 15, 2012
Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded by ICMA-RC, provides scholarships to the surviving children and spouses of US city, county, and state public employees* who have died in service to their communities.  Applicants must enroll in and attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school on a full-time basis. High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to apply.

March 25, 2012
St. Johns County Medical Alliance

Scholarships are awarded to St. Johns County graduating seniors pursuing an education in pre-medicine, nursing, or allied health. They do not accept applications for study in veterinary medicine.

Application available at www.sjcma.blogspot.com
March 31, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

$25,000/year
Applicants eligible to apply:
* Will be enrolling full-time as a first time freshman in a 4 year college/university
* Plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marking, Design
* Interested in a career in automotive or related industries

Application available at www.buickachievers.com
March 31, 2012
St. Augustine Garden Club - $1,000 Scholarship
St. Augustine Garden Club


Selection of the scholarships are based on:

* Academic record

* Financial need

* Commitment to a career in horticulture, landscape design, landscape architecture, ecology, conservation, botany or forestry.

*Character


$1,000 Scholarship
April 1, 2012
Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

Eligibility: African American and Hispanic students currently completing theit senior year of high school, accepted to a four year university, and pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Application available at www.cgcs.org
 $5,000.00
April 1, 2012
American Nuclear Society Scholarship

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) plays an important role in helping students complete their post-high school education and prepare for careers in nuclear science and technology (NS&T).  Among the programs available is the long list of ANS Scholarships for those looking for funding opportunities.

More than 20 scholarships named after pioneers and leaders in NS&T and other general scholarships are awarded each year to students with outstanding academic credentials.  Special scholarships are available to students who have significant economical needs in order to pursue degrees in NS&T.  In addition to the scholarships for students entering their sophomore year and higher in college, ANS also provides scholarships to incoming freshmen.

April 4, 2012
NABJ Scholarships
NABJ awards more than $60,000 in scholarships annually to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.

April 7 - April 9, 2011
HISTORY® and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt National Civil War Student Challenge
HISTORY® and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt National Civil War Student Challenge
In April 2011, HISTORY®, the award-winning cable network, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a global education leader, are commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War by inviting all high school students in the United States to participate in a national academic competition – the National Civil War Student Challenge. Over $30,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to top-scoring students, including a $15,000 scholarship to the grand prize winner. The Challenge will take place online from April 7th through April 9th, 2011.

Give your students the opportunity to compete for scholarships and learn more about this pivotal chapter in American history. Encourage them to register today at www.civilwarchallenge.com.
$15,000
April 10, 2012
FSCA(Florida School Counselor Association) Student Scholarship (Essay Competition

Eligibility: Participants should be high school seniors.
Two Scholarships Awarded - $500 each

 $500 each
April 15, 2012
Marine Science Scholarship

MTS is committed to helping students achieve success. Our scholarships are expanding the opportunities and touching the lives of tomorrow’s marine engineers and technologists.

April 15, 2012
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award
Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors! ($500 cash prize)
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award - students receive a $500 cash prize and then are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy
Students are evaluated based on an assessment of their need, indiviual achievements, and community service. You must also include a letter of recommendation

Application available at www.hamiltonfriends.org
$500 cash prize
April 15, 2012
Scholarships for Native American Women

Native American women are eligible for many college scholarships. These scholarships come from colleges, universities, private foundations, and corporations. Financial awards can take many forms, ranging from small stipends to packages that include room, board, tuition, and living expenses. The requirements for scholarships vary significantly. Some of the most prestigious scholarships for Native American women are open to other minority students. Others are open to both Native American males and females, and some scholarships are available only for members of certain tribes or Native students in specific academic disciplines.

April 15, 2012
WRI Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded by the WRI Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, formed for the specific purpose of funding and awarding these scholarships to qualified high school seniors, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in structural and/or civil engineering at accredited four-year universities or colleges. Scholarships, ranging from $2,500 up to $5,000 are awarded for a specified single academic year and paid by the Foundation directly to the university or college designated by the recipient.

 $2,500 up to $5,000
April 15, 2012
New College Scholarships - New College of Florida Applicants

The Dean has extended the deadline for New College’s guaranteed Fall 11 freshman scholarship program. Scholarship information for Florida students:2
Application available at  www.commonapp.org.
April 15, 2012
Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Johnson Scholarship Foundation
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarship aid to students to attend college in Florida Schools starting Fall 2011. To be eligible students must be children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida. Questions should be directed to 507-931-1682, ext. 422.

Application available at www.jsf.bz
April 30, 2012
GA Scholarship Program

The Archie Fund endows each scholarship at $6,000 per year. The program provides support of an individual student through up to four years of university study, provided that he/she makes satisfactory academic progress. The program ordinarily requires a grade point average of 3.0 / 4.0 or higher for the current semester and a grade point average of 3.0 / 4.0 or higher on a cumulative basis. Students rotate off the program after 4 years of scholarship support.

$6,000
The American Foreign Service Association
The American Foreign Service Association has partnered with Booz, Allen and Hamilton and Semester at Sea for an essay contest.  The writer of the winning essay can win $2500, a trip to Washington, D.C. with his/her family, a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a fully funded Semester at Sea. For more details visit: www.afsa.org/essaycontest.aspx.
$2500
May 1, 2012
National Naval Officers Association Memorial Scholarships
National Naval Officers Association Memorial Scholarships ranging from $250.00-$1,000.00
Eligibility: Seniors planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university

Contact brian.k.martin@med.navy.mil for an application
$250.00-$1,000.00
May 13, 2012
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes - $1,000
Eligibility: EVERYONE!
Winners will be picked every 2 weeks starting from October 29, 2010.

Applications available at www.offtocollege.info.com
$1,000
May 15, 2012
Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Johnson Scholarship Foundation
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarship aid to students to attend college in Florida Schools starting Fall 2011. To be eligible students must attend one of the eleven (11) State universities in Florida and have a documented disability.

Application available at www.jsf.bz
May 20, 2012
The Verle & Eleanor Hammond Foundation

  • Student must be a minority graduating from a St. John's County Public School
  • Student must be a resident of St. John's County  
  • Student must be accepted as a full-time student at any 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States
  • Student must have a financial need
  • 2.5 or higher GPA
  • Student must be a US citizen
Application available at www.thehammondfoundation.org
May 27, 2012
"B. Davis" Scholarship
"B. Davis" Scholarship
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2011.
 Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
 Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000
DEADLINE: May 27, 2012
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com 
$1,000
May, 27, 2012
Center for Student Opportunity College Center
Center for Student Opportunity College Center
Center for Student Opportunity College Center is offering a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship to first-generation college students graduating in the high school class of 2011 (entering the college class of 2015). The CSO College Center aims to promote college and access and opportunity to historically underserved, first-generation student populations. Qualifying students are currently high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending in the United States, involved in extracurricular and leadership programs in school or in the community and seeking financial aid for college. To qualify, the student’s parents must not have earned a four-year college degree. The student must also be attending a CSO partner college or university. A complete list of CSO College Partners can be viewed here: http://csopportunity.org/college_partners/coll_partners.aspx.
DEADLINE: May, 27, 2012
The application can be found at http://www.csopportunity.org/scholarship
 $2,000
May 31, 2012
Wise Choice $2,500.00 "Find the Right College" Scholarship
Wise Choice $2,500.00 "Find the Right College" Scholarship
Eligibility: US students graduating from high school in 2011-2014 and who register for wisechoice and respond to the question, " What do you think is important when it comes to finding a college that fits". (200 words max)
DEADLINE: May 31, 2012
$2,500.00
June 1, 2012
PFLAF Scholarship

PFLAG of Jacksonville is offering scholarships intended to provide recognition and affirmation to outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the Jacksonville metropolitan area (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties) and to aid them in their pursuit of post-secondary education. It is PFLAG's aim through these awards to foster in our community and throughout our culture a more positive image of LGBT persons. The application is downloadable from the bottom of this page.

Scholarships for Military Families
Many educational benefit programs are available around the country for the families of military personnel. Some programs offer the same benefits to the spouse and the children of the military member. Other programs offer different benefits to each. Please review the guidelines carefully, and adhere to all application requirements in order to be considered.
Visit: Scholarships for Military Family Members  for more information


April 1, 2012
First Coast Technical College
First Coast Technical College scholarships are awarded through an application to the First Coast Technical College and require approval of the scholarship committee. Scholarships will be limited to the funds available for this purpose.

For more information and to download the application, visit:

Feb. 28 2012
Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund
Eligibility Criteria: Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc. provides college scholarships to students who are dependents or descendants of workers who were injured or killed in the course and scope of their employment and who received benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law. In
addition, dependents or descendants of individuals who primarily work in the operation and/or administration of this same law are eligible to receive scholarships. Scholarships are intended to assist students who lack the economic ability to continue education beyond high school or to further their college education. High school seniors must have a 2.7 GPA to apply. Scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and have at least 12 credit hours per semester to remain eligible for funds.
Award Amount: Scholarships are typically in the range of $750 - $4,000 and are renewable annually for undergraduate college terms.  A new application must be submitted each year.

Application available at www.440scholarship.org
The number of scholarships awarded each year is directly related to the amount of funds available.
June 1, 2012.
2012 Kettering University Merit Scholarships for Incoming Domestic Freshmen Students
Merit Scholarships are awarded to students based academic performance. Academic performance indicators used to assess merit awards include a combination of ACT and / or SAT scores, plus GPA. All accepted applicants are reviewed by the scholarship review committee.

For more information and to apply visit:
$2,000 - $15,000 / year.
June 1, 2012
Brads Deals
Scholarship requirements:


1) Write a 500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift.

Example: one of many other things I did at school was buy a router and wireless cards (they were cutting edge then!) and sell wireless internet access to others in my building.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss topics such as:

student loans
other scholarships and grants
personal savings
working full or part time while in school
any other creative or remarkable approach to paying for college or saving money as a student

2) Break down your all-in educational costs (tuition, room, board, other) and how they are or will be paid.

Note: given the "shop smart" theme, there is a bias against both high annual tuition costs and student loans.

Essays will be judged on the creativity of the money saving strategies described, along with the overall remarkableness of the author’s experience paying for school in the spirit of thrift.
For more information visit:

10,000
June 15, 2012
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
March 31, 2012
Remember Pearl Harbor

Current high school students with an interest in history and the ability to write a compelling essay may qualify for the National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest Scholarship of up to $1,000. The deadline to apply for the award is March 31, 2011.

WWII is over and the US has been at peace with Japan for sixty-six years. Applicants must write an essay in their own words telling if they think is it important for students to “Remember Pearl Harbor.” WWII is a starting base for the historical essay outlining the student's opinion. The essay is judged on clarity of expression, adherence to contest theme and originality. Entries are read and evaluated by WWII Museum staff. Visit nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/studentessays.html for additional details.


$1,000
April 15, 2012
Get A Jump Start with Scholarships for High School Seniors 2012

Most high school seniors are looking for a jump start on educational expenses. Current high school students in grades 10 through 12 are eligible to apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship of up to $1,500. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2011.

Financial need is not considered for the annual, merit-based College JumpStart Scholarship. The main requirement is a commitment to going to school and the ability to express your goals for getting a college education. To get additional info, go to jumpstart-scholarship.net.


$1,500
March 1, 2012
Allstate
Do you have a nose for news? If you are a current high school student who is interested in journalism and against texting while driving, you are eligible to apply for the Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Scholarships up to $2,000. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.

The Allstate Foundation is sponsoring the third annual Keep The Drive High School Journalism Awards. The purpose is to encourage teens to educate their peers about how dangerous it is to text while driving. Stories and news segments must include this topic. To learn more, go to allstatefoundation.org/keep-the-drive.


$2,000
March 1, 2012
Public Service Scholarships for High School Seniors 2012


Are you a current high school student who is under 18 years old and dedicated to public service? You might be eligible for the Caring Institute Caring Awards Scholarship for up to $2,000. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.

Candidates can come from any walk of life but must show a selfless and deep concern for others with a long-time commitment to social improvement in either the world, nation or community. They may have founded an organization to serve others and make an impact beyond their lifetime. To learn more about this public service scholarship award, visit caring.org/caringawards.html.



$2,000
March 1,
 EngineerGirl!Essay
Do you have a talent for engineering and elements of the design? You may be eligible for the 2011 EngineerGirl!Essay Contest for both girls and boys in 9th through 12th grade and awarding $500. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.

Applicants must describe in 1500 words or less an item used for disaster relief. To learn more about this scholarship opportunity, visit engineergirl.org.


$500.
 April 9,
 Ford Motor Company Fund's Heart Behind the Oval scholarships
Are you good with words and a video camera? Are you easily able to express your heart-felt goals? You may qualify for one of the Ford Motor Company Fund's Heart Behind the Oval scholarships of $3,000. The deadline to apply is April 9, 2011.

The contest is open to US college students enrolled by September 30 and high school seniors who are accepted into an accredited college and enrolled by September 30. Participants provide an essay demonstrating what their heart is behind to make a positive difference in their neighborhoods. Semi-finalists selected are given an ULTRA HD FLIP cam to make a 3-minute video showing their community involvement. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, visit fordscholars.org.


$3,000
April 30, 2011
Big Dig Scholarship
Can you write an effective essay about digging? If so, you may qualify for the Big Dig Scholarship of up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2011.

High school seniors who are entering their first year of college as well as first and second year college students can apply. Applicants must submit an essay of 500-1000 words answering what you would bury in 2011 for your relatives to find in 200 years that will have great value in the future. To learn more about this thought-provoking scholarship opportunity, visit antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php.


$3,000
Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. 
AnimationCareerReview.com's inaugural "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program.  We are offering high school seniors in Florida the opportunity to win one of three $1,000 scholarships.  These will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
 
We ask that you have interested students visit our website, www.AnimationCareerReview.com, to find eligibility information along with the online application form.
$1,000
March 1, 2012
THE PLAYERS
Championship
Endowed First Generation Scholarship
CRITERIA:

  • Be accepted to UNF as an undergraduate student
  • Enroll as an incoming freshman, first time in college (FTIC)
  • Resident of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns county
  • Have parents who have not earned their bachelors degree
  • File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Qualify for the Federal Pell grant
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid
  • Applications available in Guidance
$2,000  ($1,000 Fall / $1,000 Spring)
The Chase-Rescorla Scholarship
The Chase-Rescorla Scholarship Fund is looking for a few good students.


$1,000
February 21, 2012
Wounded Warrior Project Scholarship and Essay Contest
Eligibility:
  • High school seniors
  • Topic for essay: "Why is it important to honor our Veterans?"
Application available at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
February 25, 2012
NLHA Education Fund
The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing owned, managed, or administered by members of the National Leased Housing Association.~ The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable rental housing.
February 28, 2012
Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants
Provide training to young people to develop necessary skills and knowledge to incubate ideas, identify and assess community needs, create a plan of action, execute a plan and evaluate outcomes against goals- Build ongoing leadership capacity and long term engagement of young people.
Communicate young peoples’ success stories through various media (print, video, web based)
February 28, 2012
Heros of the State
There are heroes among us. Heroes who may be well known within their respective states and communities, but whose labors have gone unrecognized elsewhere. Heroes whose efforts have kept state and local government records and meetings open and accessible to their fellow citizens. It is time to recognize these heroes in the same way we recognize the heroes of the federal Freedom of Information Act. It is time for a new Open Government Hall of Fame, to honor those whose lifetime commitment to citizen access, open government and freedom of information has left a legacy at the state and local level.
Application available at http://www.spj.org/a-heroes50.asp
February 28, 2012
International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Our International Young Eco-Heroes Awards program recognizes and encourages children and teens who have completed a project to “foster respect and affection for nature through personal action.” And our book Acting for Nature shows how effective personal action can be. This wonderful collection shares stories of young people who took personal action to help the environment; the book is an inspiration to all who read it.
Feb. 24, 2012
Vivian Scott Scholarship
Minimum GPA of 3.0, contribution to society, and financial need.

Applications available in Guidance.
$1,000
May 28, 2012
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2012.
 
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
 
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
 
  $1,000
Mar. 12
GFWC - Woman's club of St. Aug
*Graduating seniors who are residents of St. Augustine
* Entering post secondary education in the fall of 2012
* Full-time degree seeking student
* 3.0 GPA, Good Character, involved in community service

Applications available in Guidance
$500.00
$400.00
The Blood Alliance
The blood alliance is excited to announce that it will award 15 scholarships to high school seniors in the upcoming school year. Awards will be based on the school's performance with each blood drive. For more information please visit:
igiveblood.com
$1,000.00
15 scholarships
Leonard R. Tucker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application
Leonard R. Tucker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application given by Leonard's, a local company which publishes school and military yearbooks as a major focus of their company .


Eligibility Requirements:  
The student -
Will graduate in spring 2012 from a high school is St. Johns County
Has a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
Plans to pursue futher full-time education in a post-secondary education program the next school year after graduation
Plans to pursue training in digital media and design, communications, photography or computer technology (Preferred)
Demonstrates the Six Pillars of Character as documented by two recommendation letters from academic teachers

For further information, contact Lisa Dowling, 671-3139 or email her at ldowling@leonards.com.

Applications available in Guidance
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.  
October 5, 2012
AES Engineers
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
 
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
 
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
$500.00
March 23
Alpha Delta Kappa
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding.

The St. Augustine chapter is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to a deserving St. Johns County Senior who is planning to major in Education.

Applications are available in Guidance
$1,000.00
Feb. 29
Buick Achievers
You are making a difference. In your classroom and in your community. If you have the passion to succeed—especially in fields of study important to the automotive and related industries—the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you. This year, we will award 1,100 scholarships, including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year.

Please visit http://www.buickachievers.com/
up to $25,000 per year.
"Future Accounting Professional
"Future Accounting Professional" Scholarship Program.  We are offering high school seniors in Florida the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship.  This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an accounting career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.

We ask that you have interested students visit our website, http://www.accountingcareersfordummies.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application form.

$1,000
Vystar
Any student in the business academy can complete the form.

One student from our school will be awarded $1,000

Applications available in guidance
$1000.00
April 1, 2012
FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

REQUIREMENTS
1.     A graduating high school senior who is considered to have outstanding qualities
  and/or one who will receive specific benefit from enrolling at First Coast Technical
  College.
2.     Recommendation by an instructor and a guidance counselor from the applicant’s
        school.
3.     Evidence that applicant desires career training at the First Coast Technical College
4.     A Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher.
5.     Be a Florida resident.
6.     A completed scholarship application from the student with the above required   information.

Applications available at:

fctc.edu/scholarship_app.pdf


The scholarships are awarded for twelve (12) months and cover registration and tuition fees.  Additional costs which may include books, supplies, and uniforms will be the responsibility of the student.  
March 9
Daytona Beach Chapter of the Links
African American students or students of African descent in the 2011-12 high school graduating classes in Volusia and St. Johns counties.

1 awars to a qualifies applicant from each county

2 letters of recommendation
3.0 GPA

Applications in guidance
$1,000.00
Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the SanDisk Scholars Fund
Funded by the SanDisk Foundation, a corporate advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the SanDisk Scholars Fund will award scholarships of up to $10,000 to women, Latino, and African-American students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields.



 $10,000
March 1, 2012

Simon Youth Foundation (SYF)

St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) has established the Community Scholarship to meet the financial needs of students in communities that host Simon® shopping malls and centers.

Applications for download and more details are available at www.syf.org. The application deadline is March 1, 2012.

Applicants must live within 50 miles of a Simon property to be eligible to apply. Click here for the list of Malls and Community Centers.


$2500.00
April 1, 2012
Gator Club
The Gator Club with UF Alumni will award scholarships to current HS students who have been accepted into the University of Florida

Applications available in Guidance
April 30, 2012
SJRSC
Academic, African American Leadership, and Hispanic Leadership scholarships

Applications available in Guidance
30 credit hours
March 31
Jacksonville BullDog
Vince Dooley Scholarship
2012 Vince Dooley Scholarship for students applying to UGA


Applications available in Guidance

$3,000.00
April 15
Students who live in St. Augustine South
St. Augustine South Improvement Association

Applications available in Guidance


Last Modified: Feb 16, 2012  
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