SCHOLARSHIP |
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National Black MBA Association, South Florida Chapter
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African American students (legal residents of Florida ), enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate business or management program during the Fall semester of 2008. Essay. Transcript. Student should review application and website for specific details, essay topic, and submission instructions: http://www.sflblackmba.com/scholarships.asp |
$1000 |
May 31 |
Financial Service Centers of Florida disAdvantaged Scholars
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Florida resident (or alien with a resident card). Graduate from a Florida high school. Receive admission to a Florida college or university of his/her choice. Have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average as computed by the Office of Admission of the selected Florida college or university. Essay Transcripts www.fscfl.com |
varies |
May 31 |
Tau Kappa Epsilon's Triangle Achievement Awards
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Senior. Male. Plan to attend Florida State University. Essay. Letter of Recommendation (optional). Student should review website and application for specific details, essay topic and guidelines, and submission instructions: http://fsutke.org/page.php?page_id=19838 |
$500 & $1000 |
June 1 |
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest |
Designing and Dressing in Fashions made of Duct Tape. Participants are required to submit a completed entry form and a photo of themselves wearing their duct tape prom formal wear. Official Contest Rules and Registration Form available at: http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/ |
$3000
$2000
$1000 |
June 11 |
Abbott & Fenner Business Scholarship
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Juniors & Seniors. Planning to attend any accredited post secondary institution. Students submit an essay on one of the two topics: Single most important societal problem or How your education contributed to who you are today. Information at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm
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$1,000 |
June 20 |
| Big Sun Scholarship |
Student athletes (regardless of which sport). A short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award. High school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com |
$500 |
June 20 |
Deacon Willie J. Wallace Memorial Scholarship
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Recognizes seniors of African-American descent who are members of a Christian-based church and who will be entering college the fall after high school graduation. Min. GPA of 2.50. Essay. Transcripts. Recommendation Letters. Students are asked to request an application by e-mail, as this way they will receive an interactive application: wjwallacefoundation@gmail.com |
$500 |
June 30 |
South Florida Business Aviation Association Scholarship
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S. Fl. Senior . Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA, Plan to continue education within the aviation sector, enroll in a college or vocational school on a full-time basis, Essay, Optional: Provide one letter of recommendation. See application for details and essay guidelines. No website. See BRACE Advisor for application.
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varies |
July 1 |
| Allen J Finkelson Scholarship |
Criteria for selection includes scholarship, community service, leadership and financial need. The applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8 and show evidence of community service and leadership treference for this scholarship award will be given to a student majoring in Journalism, Communications or Equine-related studies. DEADLINE:Fully completed applications must be postmarked no later than Sept. 1 .More: See BRACE Advisor for additional criteria and application. No website listed.
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$1,000 |
Sept. 1 |
| AES Engineers Scholarship |
Seniors. Submit Essay of no more than 1000 words to answer one of two questions. For information and essay questions go to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm then submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com |
$500 |
Sept. 15 |
DAR (Daughters of the
American Revolution) |
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to
the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas:
history, political science, economics, government or nursing. Eligibility and
deadline varies depending on the particular scholarship. See website for
specifics: dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm |
$500 to $5000 |
Oct. 1 |
Outstanding Students of America
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Senior. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Active in Community Service and School Activities. Submit a biography and essay with application. Information and application available online at: http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com |
$1000 |
Oct. 10 |
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The College Prowler – Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
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All high school and college students. Applicant must submit a college application essay or an essay on any topic, 1,000 words or less, that is their original work. Legal resident of the United States . International students with valid visas are also eligible. See website for details and rules. http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp |
$1000 |
Monthly |
| First Generation Matching Grant Program |
Florida undergraduate residents who demonstrate financial need and whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree. Florida Resident & US Citizen. Be accepted at a Florida public state university. Enroll as a degree seeking student. Must complete the FAFSA at: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
SSFAD/home/uamain.asp |
varies |
University Deadline |
| Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award |
Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.5 weighted GPA in required credits. 75 hours of Community Service. Min 1270 SAT or 28 ACT Apply on line at: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
SSFAD/home/uamain.asp |
100% tuition plus $300 per semester |
Graduation Date |
| Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholars Award |
Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.0 weighted GPA in required credits. Minimum 970 SAT or 20 ACT. Apply on line at: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
SSFAD/home/uamain.asp |
75% tuition at institution or 100% tuition at Community College |
Graduation Date |
| Bright Futures Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award |
Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15.5 credits of core credits required for high school graduation. Three Vocational Job-Prep or Technology Education Program credits in one vocational program with 3.5 GPA. Minimum test scores required. Apply on line at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
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75% tuition |
Graduation Date |
| NROTC Scholarship Program |
US citizen between 17-23. Allows the student to earn a degree and they can choose from over 160 colleges across the nation to attend. Minimum SAT 530 Reading , 520 Math or Minimum ACT 21 Math, 22 English. Recommendqation letters. Eassays. For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/ |
$180,000 |
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The College Prowler – Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
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All high school and college students. Applicant must submit a college application essay or an essay on any topic, 1,000 words or less, that is their original work. Legal resident of the United States . International students with valid visas are also eligible. See website for details and rules. http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp |
$1000, 10 College Prowler guidebooks |
Monthly |
| Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation |
Minorities majoring in Science, Engineering & Mathematics. Plan to attend Florida International University. GPA of 2.8 or above. SAT of 950 or higher. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Must also apply and be approved for financial aid at FIU. |
$1500 |
Continuous |
| Memorial Healthcare Community Scholarship |
Graduating Seniors. Reside within South Broward Hospital District Boundaries. Plan to attend community college. Verifiable Community Service. Transcripts. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Interview. Information and application for this and healthcare scholarship opportunities, go to: http://www.mhs.net/Employment/
EmploymentScholarships.aspx |
$1500 or $2500 for healthcare majors |
Continuous |
| Common Knowledge Challenge |
High School Students. Plan to attend an accredited college , university or technical school. Internet-based quiz competitions. Rewards students for demonstrating what they know through the use of objective competitions. Quiz on Nursing, Black History, Chemistry, etc. Register at: www.cksf.org
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$500 + |
Continuous |
| Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation |
Minorities majoring in Science, Engineering & Mathematics. Plan to attend Florida International University. GPA of 2.8 or above. SAT of 950 or higher. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Must also apply and be approved for financial aid at FIU. |
1,500 |
Continuous |
| HANDY Scholarship |
Broward County youth who has received services from the Department of Children and Families or the Guardian Ad Litem Program a/k/a Foster Care. Plan to enroll full-time in a college, university or vocational school. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Must enroll full-time in a college, university or vocational school. Two letters of recommendation. Transcripts. Essay. |
Full Tuition |
Continuous |
| Collegiate Living Organization |
The Collegiate Living Organization provides affordable housing to worthy and needy University of Florida students. Information and application at: http://www.cloliving.org/ |
Affordable Housing |
Continuous |
