Description:

Provides scholarships to Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) students.

Criteria:

Students with minimum SAT scores of Math-520 and Verbal-530 OR ACT scores of Math-21 or English-22.

Contact:

MC1Mario Crittenden at NRRS Seminole, 813-714-0073.

Deadline:

No deadline

Description:

The US Navy Health Services Collegiate Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial incentive for college students in the health care allied professions to complete Master's, Doctoral degree, and Internship requirements and obtain commissions in the Medical Service Corps. Specialties include Social Worker, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Environmental Health, Health Care Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Optometry, and Medical and Dental school. The value of this program could be well over $200,000 during the course of a four-year professional school program. After graduation, you'll join the Navy's active duty team as a commissioned officer. Financial benefits: placed in active duty status as OCSN (E-6), receiving full pay and allowances (except clothing allowance), current monthly pay is at least $4000, full medical and dental benefits for selectee and his/her dependents, and full access to military bases, facilities and services including commissary and exchange (grocery and department store). Tuition, books and other school expenses are the responsibility of the individual.

Criteria:

Applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old and able to complete degree/certification requirements and be commissioned prior to 42nd birthday, enrolled in or accepted for transfer to an accredited college or university in a course of study for a designated health profession, must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale prior to and after selection, must be full-time attending all normal school sessions (two semesters or three quarters), official transcripts must be sent to the US Navy upon completion of each school term, degree/certification requirements must be fulfilled within specified time frame for your field of study which has been approved by Commander Navy Recruiting Command, and must meet physical requirements and pass a Military Entrance physical exam.

Contact:

LCDR David Forsyth, USN, Medical Officer Programs, 813-477-9037, david.forsyth@navy.mil & HMCS Mario O. Martin, USN, Medical Officer Programs, 813-972-1680, mario.o.martin@navy.mil

Deadline:

open

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Description:

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program provides scholarships for early care educators and center directors to work towards earning an Associate's degree or credentials in early childhood education. It is funded by the Agency for Workforce Innovation Office of Early Learning and involves a three-way partnership for the sharing of expenses by the caregiver receiving the scholarship, the sponsoring child care center or family child care home and T.E.A.C.H. The majority of tuition and books costs are paid for and most T.E.A.C.H. participants receive a per-semester stipend for travel or for internet access as well as a bonus for caregivers and directors who complete their scholarship contract. In most scholarship models, reimbursement to the early childhood program or family child care home for release time given participants.

Criteria:

Depends on the individual scholarship applied for. See their website for more details.

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Deadline:

no deadline

Description:

Many scholarships are available through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website. There are different deadlines and requirements for each scholarship.

Criteria:

Each scholarship has different requirements. Please see the website for more information.

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Deadline:

deadlines vary

Description:

The BG Scholarship offers a $300 scholarship in memory of Brandon Goodman from his mother.

Criteria:

Applicants must be in high school or currently enrolled in college, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be a U.S. Citizen or an international student enrolled in school in the US. Applicants need to submit a 250 word essay about their academic goals and contributions to their school and/or community.

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Deadline:

Last day of each month

Description:

Varsity Tutors is offering a monthly $1000 scholarship where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed at the end of the month and one winner is chosen.

Criteria:

Only one entry per person per promotion period. Each submission must exceed 200 words and must not exceed 900 words. Printed essay font size may not be smaller than 12 pt. All essays must address the specific promotion question, must be original, must not have been previously published, released or distributed and must have been created and must be owned exclusively by the applicant.

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Deadline:

Rolling

Description:

The Education Portal is offering scholarships to help manage college costs with their new Tuition Won’t Stop Me Scholarship. The scholarships are offered weekly.

Criteria:

"Like" the Education-Portal.com Facebook page and fill out a brief entry form. Answer the scholarship question. For every "Like" posted to the wall, the scholarship amount will increase by $0.50.

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Deadline:

Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM PST

Description:

The Prelaw Scholarship is for undergraduates considering law school. $1000 grants are awarded twice yearly (January 31 and June 30).

Criteria:

Applicant to a U.S. or Canadian law school. Submit one sheet of paper with your name, contact information, and if applicable, class rank, extra-curricular activities, and a brief overview of your financial need. On the same sheet, include an essay of not more than 250 words describing why you are a deserving recipient of the award.

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Deadline:

January 31 and June 30 of each year

Description:

The Southern Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with housing scholarships on the following campuses: FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU, Tallahassee Comm College and Santa Fe College.

Criteria:

Interested applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients live cooperatively in a house with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. They do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities. The entire cost to the student averages $950 per semester. Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance.

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Deadline:

There is not an application deadline, however, submission by March 1 is encouraged as spots do fill quickly.

Description:

UnCommon Goods is offering a $1,000 scholarship.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be currently attending or planning to attend a college/university during the fall 2017 academic year and majoring in undergraduate art or design studies.

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Deadline:

July 15 for fall enrollment and December 15 for spring enrollment

Description:

The Florida Fund for Minority Teachers offers a $4000 scholarship to full-time students. Scholars are selected on the basis of qualities that would indicate their potential to become good teachers. These qualities include strong writing ability, communication skills, overall academic performance and evidence of commitment to the youth of America, preferably demonstrated through volunteer activities. Special consideration is given to community college graduates. Submit an application and supporting documents to Sherri Kent-Roberts, SPC Academic Program Coordinator, 727-341-4659.

Criteria:

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Florida; be a member of one of the following racial groups: African, American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native; be newly admitted into a teacher education program at any of FFMT’s participating universities/colleges; be a junior and have not earned a baccalaureate degree in Education; have earned 60 credit hours or an AA degree; and have not exceeded 18 hours of upper division education courses at the time of application. Scholarship recipients must attend a mandatory FFMT symposium each year they receive the award or they will not receive further funding. Upon graduation Scholarship recipients must agree to work in a public Florida schools for the number of academic years they receive the award or the scholarship becomes a loan that the student must pay back to the Fund.

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Deadline:

July. 1 for fall enrollment and Dec. 1 for spring enrollment.

Description:

PrincenFees Affiliate Marketing is offering two $750 scholarships.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must currently be enrolled or accepted into a college/university for the upcoming semester, provide proof of acceptance or enrollment, have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and be ambitious and passionate. Applicants must also type a 1,000 to 1,500-word essay about a product that you have had first-hand experience with. This should be an informative and persuasive piece of writing. If the product left you with something to be desired, explain.

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Deadline:

August 15 for fall enrollment and Dec. 31 for winter enrollment

Description:

CustodyXChange is offering a $500 scholarship for the Summer, $1,000 scholarship for the Fall, and a $1,000 for the Spring for single parent students.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicant must have primary physical custody of one or more minor children, be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, and have a GPA of 3.0 higher or be a first year student. To apply, send email to scholarships@custodyxchange.com, and attach the following:

• A 400 to 500 word essay, "How will you use your education to improve your family?"
• Your unofficial college transcript or admissions letter

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Deadline:

April 30th for summer enrollment, August 31st for fall enrollment, and December 31st for spring enrollement

Description:

The Bailey Family Foundation provides $5000 in financial assistance to students based on their academic record, financial need and level of community involvement.

Criteria:

Student must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, must be a graduating high school senior or current college student, currently attending or plan to attend eligible schools listed in the application, must be a legal US resident, and must be pursuing their undergraduate degree or diploma. Scholarship is for tuition and tuition related fees only. If selected, application information will be verified. College scholarship is not renewable; however, previous winners may re-apply through the normal application process.

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Deadline:

Jan. 1 - Feb. 28 application period

Description:

College Ave is offering a monthly $1,000 sweepstakes for college students.

Criteria:

Enter into the sweepstakes for a chance to win $1,000, through the website link found above. Be sure to check back each month, for a chance to enter again.

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Deadline:

Each Month

Description:

FAMU is offering scholarships to assist high achieving Florida community/junior college graduates. The annual amount of the scholarship depends on your GPA.

Criteria:

This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship awarded to an AA/AS degree transfer student who has a minimum 2.50 GPA and is not enrolled as a FAMU student.

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Description:

Florida Tech Bridge to Success Transfer Scholarship is offered to 10 students who have graduated with their Associate of Arts degree from a State of Florida public community college or college and have been admitted to FIT in the fall semester only. This scholarship is a combination of grants and scholarships equal to two years tuition at Florida Tech. This scholarship is mutually exclusive and cannot be combined with the Florida Tech Transfer or Scouting Scholarship. It is renewable after the satisfactory completion of 30 credits and submission of an updated FAFSA.

Criteria:

Applicants must be currently enrolled at a Florida state college at time of application; have a cumulative grade point average greater than or equal to 3.5 for all college work; be admitted to Florida Tech and file a FAFSA with the university before graduating from a Florida state college; and graduate with an A.A. degree by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment (students who completed their A.A. degree in December of the previous year may also be considered). Recipients must enroll as a full-time undergraduate at Florida Tech's main campus in Melbourne, FL before the scholarship takes effect.

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Description:

The Pinellas Opportunity Council offers great resources in the following areas: Case management, Referrals/resource mobilization, Emergency assistance (rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation - upon availability of funds), Training/education completion (tuition assistance for last semester), Youth/extra curriculum activity assistance, Financial assistance with books, uniforms, testing, background checks, licensing fees, etc.

Criteria:

Available to heads of household age 21 or older, must have legal custody of children under the age of 18, must be enrolled in their last 15 hours of college or other final stage of training, must present proof of enrollment in school/training, and must meet income requirements. For information, contact 727-823-4101, x25 in south county or 727-937-9393 in north county.

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Description:

Mattress Help is offering a $1,000 scholarship.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the U.S. or Canada or be a current college student already studying at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. You must also be a U.S. citizen, anticipating completion of high-school diploma at time of application or already in possession of high-school diploma/GED, planning to or currently pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, and carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA. In order to apply, you must create a short video (no longer than 5 minutes) that answers the following:

• What factors most negatively and positively affect your sleep?
• Assess the quality of your own sleep health and discuss some ways that you can improve it?
• Make your video creative and impactful both to yourself and others.
• The most creative submission will win the scholarship each year

Upload your video to YouTube, make sure it is titled "Mattress Help Scholarship Submission-Your Name-Year" and include the link when you submit the application.

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Deadline:

September 25th of each year

Description:

The Fry Scholarship was created to honor Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, 28, of Lorena, TX. Sergeant Fry had one week left in his tour in Iraq in 2006, when he volunteered to continue working for seven more hours disarming explosive devices, despite having already sustained an injury to his hand. He made the ultimate sacrifice on March 8, 2006, in Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. He left behind a widow and three children.

Criteria:

Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Prior to this law, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible for this benefit. The law states that eligible spouses are entitle to receive:

• 36 months of full benefits, equal to 100% level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, this includes tuition and fee payment, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies
• Training must start on or after January 1, 2015, training prior to January 1, 2015 is not eligible to receive benefits under Section 701
• A spouse has 15 years from the date of the Service Member's death to utilize benefits. If a spouse remarries, benefits end the date of the remarriage.

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Deadline:

Begins Nov. 3, 2014

Description:

NursesLink.org is offering a $500 scholarship to help students pay for the costs of education, based on merit.

Criteria:

Can be awarded to anyone enrolling in the next six months or currently enrolled in a NON-nursing education program offered by a community college, trade school or university.The winning applicant will be selected by the administrative staff of NursesLink.org, based upon the merit of their application package. Approximately 1/3 of the weight will come from the formal application and 2/3 of the weight will come from the essay. The formal application criteria are a combination of GPA, extra curricular activities and employment history (if applicable). The criteria considered in the essay is the author’s ability to present a meaningful answer that speaks directly to the essay question and provides insightful facts to support their claims. The 500-800 word essay for the Spring 2014 College Student Scholarship (deadline April 30th 2014) will ask the student to address the following: Please describe your passion to succeed in life and how education will help you achieve your goals. Please give several detailed examples.

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Deadline:

April 30 and October 31 of every year

Description:

LA Tutors is offering a monthly $500 scholarship

Criteria:

Applicants must currently be enrolled as a high school or college/university student within the US or Canada; must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent); must be a citizen of, or hold a valid student visa in the US or Canada; must have designated an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (this could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc); must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide a link to access the content and supporting documentation; the essay, idea or creation must the applicant's original work; must submit a letter of recommendation evaluating the quality of the work and a photo taken during project execution.

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Deadline:

Open monthly on the 1st at 8 am through the 20th at 11:59 pm PST

Description:

PayDayAllDay is offering a $500 scholarship two times a year, aiming at helping students cover their study-related costs.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school. Be a U.S. citizen and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8. Applicants must also submit an original video or infographic, along with a 750 word essay discussing one of the following topics:

• The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Debt
• Irresistible Purchases that I Regret Spending my Credit on
• The Practical Financial Lessons that Adulthood Teaches You

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Deadline:

Deadline: October 31st and April 30th

Description:

Krist Law Firm, P.C. is offering a $5,000 scholarship.

Criteria:

In order to be eligible, applicants must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the U.S., have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate good character and high initiative. Applicants must also submit a typed essay of 300-500 words about "a time when you faced a significant ethical dilemma. What was the situation and what did you do?"

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Deadline:

March 31, 2020

Description:

Tampa Bay Women Certified Public Accountants is offering a $250 scholarship to a female Pinellas County resident with a 3.0 GPA who currently enrolled in either ACG 2021 or ACG 2071 at SPC. The applicant must intend to major in Accounting and pursue becoming a CPA.

Criteria:

Applicants must submit a 250+ word essay on qualifications, career aspirations and accomplishments both in and out of school

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Deadline:

Nov. 15 at 5 pm EST

Description:

Supervisors of Elections Association is offering three $1,200 scholarships.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be college students majoring in political science, public administration, business administration, journalism, or mass communications; enrolled as a junior or senior at an accredited Florida college or university; and registered to vote.

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Deadline:

February 28, 2020 @5pm

Description:

Rotary Club of Seminole is offering two scholarships.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be college students who reside in the Greater Seminole Area and/or attend classes at the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg. Applicants must also submit the survey along with the essay questions. All finalists must be available for a 15 minute interview.

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Deadline:

April 16, 2020 @12pm

Description:

The Elizabeth M. Augustine Travis Scholarship is providing scholarships to deserving students.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior, high school graduated, or current undergraduate  student. The applicant must already attends or plans to attend, full-time at St. Petersburg College. Applicants must also demonstrate need and have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0.  submit the survey along with the essay questions.

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Deadline:

May 31, 2020

Description:

The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is providing  a $1,000 ($500 per semester) grant per school year until the student receives a maximum of $4,000 or graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree to a qualified student.

Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen with a permanent home address in Pinellas County,  be a high school graduate with a GPA of at 3.00 or a current college student who has demonstrated the ability to complete at least 12 hours in a single term (semester) in courses credited toward graduation and with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a regionally accredited college or university. Applicant must also be a recipient of a Pell Grant.

Contact:

Please follow this link to apply.

Deadline:

July 17, 2020

Description:

Bold.org is offering a $2,000 scholarship to undergraduate and graduate students whose lives have been impacted by single moms, or who are single moms themselves.

Criteria:

Applicants must complete the 500-1000 word essay topic found on the donor’s web link. If selected, the winner will be required to verify their academic enrollment status by providing a cop of their most recent transcript.

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Deadline:

June 30, 2020

Description:

Sarasota Dentistry is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one pre-dental student and one dental student.

Criteria:

Applicants must be a current undergraduate college student or graduate student at an accredited US university or college, you must also complete a 1000-1500 word essay on the following topic: “What is the future of dental implant technology?” Employees or family members of employees at Sarasota Dentistry are disqualified from applying for the scholarship.

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Deadline:

December 15, 2020

Description:

Students in the following programs may apply for PSAV Scholarships:

• Police Academy
• Fire Fighter
• EMT (only) not ATD
• FFEMT
• Paramedic PSAV
• Corrections
• Public Safety Telecommunications

Criteria:

Eligible students must understand and agree to the following eligibility criteria:

• I must satisfy admission requirements to SPC
• If awarded, enroll in a PSAV program during the term of the award
• I am a high school graduate or have obtained an equivalent diploma
• I have and will continue to maintain a 3.0 Program GPA, or I otherwise meet the individual program requirements
• I have passed the screening selection requirement

 Selection note:

• If a student is selected for an award prior to enrollment, once the student enrolls, the award will be placed onto their student account to pay toward their bill
• If the student chooses not to enroll, the Selection Committee can choose to hold the scholarship (within the same year) or give the funds to another student

Contact:

For more information, please contact:

• Law Enforcement:   Michael DiBuono
• Fire:  Robert Polk

Deadline:

Description:

Pacific Bay Recovery is offering a $5,000 scholarship.

Criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, an U.S. citizen, must possess a GPA of 2.5. or higher, provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college/university or provide proof of acceptance and must submit a 1000+ word essay that is 100% unique and original. Applicants will need to address the following essay topic: “In this new 2020 decade, what new way/s would you suggest our cities/state utilize to achieve a successful reduction in existing and/or the prevention of new cases of opioid addiction?”

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Deadline:

December 31, 2020

Description:

HomeClean is offering a $2,500 scholarship.

Criteria:

Applicants must create a 2 to 4 minute video explaining why education is the key to a brighter future and how you can use this knowledge to change society for the better. The scholarship is open to all dynamic, passionate, and visionary students in high school, college, university, or trade school.

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Deadline:

September 15, 2020

Description:

iHeartRaves is offering a $1,000 scholarship.

Criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate a passion for fashion and music festivals, must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational or technical school in the United States, and submissions should be in English. Applicants will also need to submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the following topic: “How has rave fashion, music festivals, and the EDM community positively affected your life and how do you plan to use your education to make a difference?”

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Deadline:

September 1, 2020