Alachua County Farm Bureau
Deadline: TBA
Contact: www.alachuacountyfarmbureau.com
“All About Education” $5K Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Contact: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Alpha Delta Kappa – Dr. Rose Smith Memorial
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Eligibility: Senior; majoring in education; financial need; academic achievement. (General application)
American Legion Educational Assistance Programs and Scholarships
Deadline: Varied, since more than one type of scholarship is available.
Contact: See Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance for information on the scholarships listed below, or use the contact information listed. Contest rules and applications are available at the American Legion’s website - www.floridalegion.org
Eligibility: *Eagle Scout of the Year: D/L: March 1; must have earned Eagle Award and religious emblem;
e-mail carol@floridalegion.org for application.
*General Scholarship: D/L: March 1; must be direct descendent of a member in good standing of the American Legion Dept. of Florida; or a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for membership in The American Legion. carol@floridalegion.org for application
*JROTC Cadet of the Year: D/L: March 1; must be member of JROTC. carol@floridalegion.org for application
*Junior Shooting Sports: D/L: January 1; must be a member of JROTC shooting team who is registered with the Junior Shooting Program at The American Legion National Headquarters.
*High School Oratorical Contest: D/L: December 1; Student must be enrolled in state accredited high school program in grades 9-12; this is a speech contest. No application is necessary; contact local American Legion Post to enter or Dept. Headquarters; or contact carol@floridalegion.org or 407-295-2631 x222
*Patriotism in Art: D/L: March 1; Student must be in his/her senior year and attending a Florida high school; carol@floridalegion.org for application.
Ann S. Rumph Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance (General application)
Atlantic Coast Bank Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Contact: www.atlanticcoastbank.net
Blanco Foundation:
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Eligibility: Sr. seeking career in Education or Nursing; financially needy; 3 yr GPA of 3.0 or higher; SAT/ACT score; active participation in community service or project/program and extra-curricular programs.
**Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Eligibility: African American; GPA 3.0 or higher
Clay Electric
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Eligibility: Primary residence must be served by Clay Electric
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: October 31
Contact: www.coca-colascholars.org
College Prowler—Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
Deadline: Varies. (See site for details) Awarded monthly ($1000.00)
Contact: www.collegeprowler.com
Delta Kappa Gamma
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Eligibility: $500 Scholarship for female going to attend LCCC for education 2.5 GPA. (General application)
$50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes
Deadline:
Contact: www.afclending.com or www.efsi.net
Fair/Rodeo Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Contact: www.columbiacountyfair.org or pick up application in Guidance
Eligibility: Graduating Sr.; must have shown an animal in the Col. Co. Fair @ least once; must attend LCCC.
Farm Credit of North Florida Youth Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.fcnf.com
Eligibility: Majoring in agriculture
Florida A&M University: African-American Women in Computer Science
Deadline: Varies depending on semester applying for
Contact: www.cis.famu.edu/~aawcs/
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES Scholarship
Deadline: Before graduation
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Gardner-Webb Music Major Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance orwww.gardner-webb.edu/finearts/scholarship.html
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Deadline: 01/11/10
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.gmsp.org
Eligibility: Financial need; demonstrates leadership skills; African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher on 4.0 scale; complete application; nominator who is educator and familiar with leadership.
Jacksonville University Music Scholarship
Contact: www.ju.edu/programs/music or email Laura Burrows at Lburrow1@ju.edu
Eligibility: Full-tuition music scholarships within elite Woodwind and Brass Quintets, and String Quartet (subject to position vacancy) Audition dates for admission for 2010 entry are: Friday, November 20; Saturday, February 20; April 16.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
Deadline: Application will be available online 12/01/09 – 02/10/10
Contact: www.kfcscholars.org or 1-866-532-7240
Eligibility: Min. GPA 2.75; enroll in public college or university within state of legal residence; pursue bachelor’s degree; US citizen or permanent resident; demonstrate financial need.
Most Valuable Student Scholarship for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Deadline: November 2
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.elks.org/enf/scholars or call (386) 754-1562
National ACT High School Poster Concept Contest
Deadline: January 30
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.actstudent.org/postercontest
NSF Science Scholarship
Deadline:
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance or www.honorscollege.edu
or www.marist.edu/nsfgrant
Plum Creek Community Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 25
Contact: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/plumcreek
Scholarship for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans & Servicemembers
Deadline: Priority funding – 4/1; late applications accepted on 1st come, 1st served basis if funds available
Contact: Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: There is not an application deadline, however, submission by March 1 is encouraged.
Contact: www.southernscholarship.org
Eligibility: This is a housing scholarship for the following campuses: FSU, UF, FAMU, and FGCU.
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
United Negro College Fund
Deadline: Varied
Contact: www.uncf.org
Unmet Need Scholarship
Deadline:
Contact: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfneww/scholarship/Unmet_need.html or www.salliemaefund.org
Walmart Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:
Contact: walmartfoundation.org
TESTING
ACT: Test Date – Dec. 12 Regular Reg. Deadline – Nov. 6 Late Reg. Deadline – Nov. 7-20
Test Date – Feb. 6 Regular Reg. Deadline – Jan. 5 Late Reg. Deadline – Jan. 6-15
Test Date – April 10 Regular Reg. Deadline – March 5 Late Reg. Deadline – March 6-19
Test Date – June 12 Regular Reg. Deadline – May 7 Late Reg. Deadline – May 8-21
To register, go to www.act.org or see Mrs. Beckman in Guidance.
SAT: Test Date – Dec. 5 Regular Reg. Deadline – Oct. 30 Late Reg. Deadline – Nov. 12
Test Date – Jan. 23 Regular Reg. Deadline – Dec. 15 Late Reg. Deadline – Dec. 30
Test Date – Mar. 13 Regular Reg. Deadline – Feb. 4 Late Reg. Deadline – Feb. 18
Test Date – May 1 Regular Reg. Deadline – Mar. 25 Late Reg. Deadline – Apr. 8
To register, go to www.collegeboard.com or see Mrs. Beckman in Guidance.
Also, contact the schools that you are interested in, as well as that school’s “Foundation”, for more information on their particular scholarships!!
Below is a list of different colleges you might be interested in:
The Art Institute: www.artinstitutes.edu
Johnson & Wales University’s Chancellor’s and Presidential Scholarships: www.jwu.edu
New College of Florida – The Honors College - www.ncf.edu
Ringling College of Art & Design – www.ringling.edu
St. John’s University – http://www.stjohns.edu
Harriet L. Wilks Honors College of Fl. Atlantic University – www.honorscollege.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University – www.fgcu.edu or www.fgcu.edu/AS/financial aid/
University of South Florida – http://www.usf.edu
University of West Florida – www.uwf.edu/admissions or www.uwf.edu/topfive
University of Florida – www.admissions.ufl.edu
Florida Atlantic University – www.fau.edu or www.fau.edu/finaid
Florida State University – www.admissions.fsu.edu/
University of North Florida – www.unf.edu or www.scholarships.unf.edu
Florida International University – www.admissions.fiu.edu or www.finaid.fiu.edu
University of Central Florida – www.ucf.edu or www.finaid.ucf.edu
Barry University – www.barry.edu
Beacon College – www.beaconcollege.edu
Eckerd College – www.eckerd.edu
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – www.erau.edu
Fl. Institute of Technology – www.fit.edu
Florida Southern College – www.flsouthern.edu
Flagler College – www.flagler.edu
Jacksonville University – www.ju.edu
Marist College (N.Y.) – www.marist.edu
*** For more information, please contact ***
*** Mrs. Rossin in Rm 3-207 or Mrs. Beckman in Guidance ***
***Also, check the following websites for LOTS of information on scholarships!***
www.fldoe.org/CC/foundation/ - Foundation for Florida’s Community Colleges
www.needalift.org - Need A Lift? – 152-page book that lists scholarships, grants and loans!!!
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.elearning.makingitcount.com - help developing your personal college funding strategy
www.cappex.com/sholarships
www.finaid.org - source for financial aid information for students
www.finaid.org/military - federal Military Student Financial Aid information
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org - provides FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application) to students seeking state scholarship/grant awards
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.FACTS.org
www.studentaid.ed.gov – U.S. Dept. of Education for Students
www.pin.ed.gov
www.collegeispossible.org
www.anycollege.com
www.applyists.net
www.upromise.com
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.com