Focus SIS Scholarship (Deadline: June 15, 2025)

Focus School Software is proud to support the next generation of developers through our Focus on Programming Scholarship. This annual scholarship is designed to recognize and reward a high school senior who demonstrates outstanding promise in computer science and programming. The $1,000 award will be granted to one graduating senior to help support their college education and future in technology.

• Deadline to apply: June 15, 2025

• Award Notification: July 1, 2025 (via email)

• Eligibility: High School Seniors

To learn more or to submit an application, visit our scholarship page: https://focusschoolsoftware.com/focus-scholarship/ 

Hurlburt Field Chiefs Group Scholarship (Deadline: May 31, 2025)

Hurlburt Field Chiefs Group is looking to recognize outstanding Enlisted Dependent students and ensure they get the opportunity to compete for our scholarship program. The application can be found here:  hurlburtfieldchiefsgroup.com/blank-5/.

This scholarship is specifically for dependent students of enlisted, active duty, retired or deceased. The deadline says March 15th on the application; however, it's been extended to May 15th.  

Here is the direct link to the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mEJPmIwpO-En6kUIbN_61oz6P6qumPCP/view 

IVLA College Scholarship (Deadline: April 30, 2025)

IVLA is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any U.S. student accepted to a national college or university who meets the following guidelines. IVLA's goal is to provide opportunities to make a college education more affordable to students who desire to pursue a higher education. The selection process is merit-based and determined by the creativity of a 500-word essay submitted through our website. 

Scholarship Guidelines

• U.S. resident accepted to an accredited U.S. university, community college, or trade school

• Submit a 300 – 500 word essay

• Have a 2.5 GPA or higher

• Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student with 1+ school year(s) remaining

• Must be submitted on or before April 30th, 2025

For more information, go to https://internationalvla.com/college-scholarship-from-ivla/ 

Buona Fortuna Lodge Scholarship (Deadline: April 15, 2025)

These scholarships range from $500 to $2,000.

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America is committed to celebrating Italian heritage and culture. In support of this mission, our scholarship program is designed to assist deserving students of Italian or partial Italian descent who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.

Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility, scholastic achievement, and involvement in school and community activities. 

These scholarships are available to students graduating in 2025 from high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, as well as those who are home-schooled within these counties. 

Completed applications should be scanned and emailed to buonafortunascholarships@gmail.com no later than April 15, 2025.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact through the email above. 

For more details and application links, go to https://www.buonafortunalodge.org/about-us/#BF-scholarships 

Pensacola State College Business Department Scholarship (Deadline: March 10, 2025)

Pensacola State College Business Department is holding a scholarship competition for graduating seniors wishing to attend Pensacola State College in the Fall. One winner and two alternates will be selected for a “to be determined”  scholarship amount. This opportunity is for local high schools in Escambia County 

Requirements for the application are:

• State the eligible business major

  • Accounting Technology AS

  • Business Administration AS

  • Criminal Justice Technology AS

  • Paralegal Studies AS

  • Entrepreneurship AS

•  Students will submit a 500 to 750-word essay titled “How will your study of (field of study) contribute to society?” A panel of instructors (5-6) from the business department will evaluate the essay. Essays will be emailed to jistallings@pensacolastate.edu prior to 03/10/2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

• POC: Business Department Contact Person: Dr. Jim Stallings: 850-484-1192

• It is recommended that participants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the Pensacola State College School Code 001513 so that the results are sent to the College’s Financial Aid Office. In addition, the participants must complete the 2025-2026 Pensacola State College scholarship application at www.pensacolastate.edu/scholarships/ . By doing so, additional scholarship opportunities may also be available.

• One winner will be selected and two alternates.

• Each nominee must have a minimum unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 at the time of selection and upon graduation from high school.  Student must be otherwise eligible for he listed business department major for enrollment at Pensacola State College in Fall 2025.

• Recipients will be notified from the Office of the Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs Pensacola State College on Friday, April 4th.

Better Business Bureau Northwest Florida Scholarship (Deadline: February 28, 2025)

The Student Ethics Scholarship program recognizes college and trade-school-bound students who personify honorable ethics as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded on behalf of the scholarship recipients to an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school of their choice.

The scholarship application deadline is 2 pm, Friday, February 28, 2025.

See the application and information here: https://www.bbb.org/local/0683/bbbnwfl-about-us/bbbnwfl-torch-awards/bbbnwfl-student-ethics-scholarship 

The Hagan Scholarship (Deadline: March 15, 2025)

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States.

2. Must be fluent in the English language.

3. Must be in the high school graduating class.

4. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

5. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.

7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time, or a combination of the two.

8. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.

9. FAFSA information is not required from  Applicants, only from Finalists in the spring of 2025. 

10. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

11. Must not have a felony conviction. 

https://haganscholarships.org/ 

Atwood Leadership and Service Scholarship (Deadline: April 9, 2025) 

This scholarship is designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to service. With a three-stage application process—including an essay and a final interview—it offers students the chance to showcase their achievements, aspirations, and potential to make a meaningful impact as they pursue higher education. 

For more information and to apply, go to https://bold.org/scholarships/atwood-leadership-and-service-scholarship/ 

EREC Trade/Vocational Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2025)

Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) will award scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties whose parent or guardian is a member of the cooperative.  $1,000 scholarships – Students must show proof of enrollment and maintain a grade-point average of 2.0.

You can download the application or apply online: 

https://www.erec.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-TRADE-4-pages.pdf 

More Information: https://www.erec.com/community/youth-programs/scholarships/ 

Coastal Alabama Scholarships (Deadline: March 1, 2025)

Coastal Alabama scholarships' deadline is March 1, 2025. This scholarship application link is where students can complete the scholarship application (students will need an unofficial copy of transcripts, ACT scores, and resume to upload into the application).  

The Hagan Scholarship (Deadline: December 1, 2024)

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.  

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States.

2. Must be fluent in the English language.

3. Must be in the high school graduating class.

4. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

5. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.

7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time, or a combination of the two.

8. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.

9. FAFSA information is not required from  Applicants, only from Finalists in the spring of 2025. 

10. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

11. Must not have a felony conviction. 

https://haganscholarships.org/ 

The Coolidge Scholarship FOR JUNIORS ONLY (Deadline: December 11, 2024)

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.

This scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S. The applicants should be current high school juniors. 

For more information: https://coolidgescholars.org/ 

Scholarship for Future Florida Teachers (Deadline: January 20, 2025)

This is a $4,000 scholarship for those attending a Florida public or private accredited college and who plan to complete an education major and teach in Florida. 

See requirements, application, and checklist  of supporting documents here: https://www.frea.org/scholarships/

Balkhi Foundation Higher Education Scholarship (Deadline: April 15, 2024)

The Balkhi Foundation Higher Education Scholarship seeks to help talented young people make college more attainable through a $1000 scholarship. These ten annual renewable awards are granted to exceptional high school seniors accepted to a US-based college or university who demonstrate a financial need.

An ideal applicant for a Balkhi Foundation Scholarship is a student who has shown dedication to their academics as well as their personal goals whether that is through community service, creation of a business or invention, or significant dedication to academic pursuits. Students should be self-starters who have shown tenacity in the face of challenges and a hunger for success. Previous Balkhi Foundation Scholars have represented a diverse variety of backgrounds and high school experiences including community service, writing, and publishing novels, completing university-level research or associate degrees in high school, or being identified as leaders within their school and community.

Current high school seniors with a 3.5 weighted or unweighted GPA with financial need are encouraged to apply. Important dates are below.

Student Applications Open April 1, 2023

Student Applications Close April 15 at 11:59 pm EST

Teacher Recommendation forms (sent via email) Due Monday, April 29 at 11:59 PM EST

Finalists Notified May 2023

Application Link: https://balkhifoundation.com/making-education-more-affordable/

FSCA Scholarship (Deadline: April 14, 2024)

The 2023 FSCA Scholarship applications are now available. FSCA will award four high school scholarships for $250 each. One of the four high school scholarships will be awarded to the child of a FSCA member!  All application materials must be received by 5 pm Friday, April 14, 2023. All questions should be directed to:  scholarships@fla-schoolcounselor.org

High School student criteria:

• Current 12thgraders on track to graduate either during the current spring or summer; and;

• Intent to enroll in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming summer or fall following high school graduation.

• The application requires a 250-500 words response to the following: How my school counselor made a difference in my high school years?

High School student application: https://forms.gle/FKkiCsSTG6g326yg6

For more information, go to: https://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/scholarship-information/ 

Fellows Fund Scholarship

The Fellows Foundation provides educational funding to students from Northwest Florida who are seeking degrees in the areas of healthcare including medicine and nursing, and ministry. 

For more information and to apply, go to: https://www.fellowsfund.org/apply 

AWKO Justice Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: May 10, 2024)

The AWKO Justice Foundation is now accepting applications for Justice Scholarship. Each year, the AWKO Justice Foundation gives away ten Justice Scholarships to local area high school students in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. 

Each scholarship is worth $5,000! 

There are no academic requirements. Simply complete the application along with a short-written essay telling us "What Justice means to you." 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, May 10th, 2024

To learn more about the AWKO Justice Scholarship Program or to download the application, please visit https://awkojusticefoundation.com/justice-scholarship/  or call (850) 202-1010.

FSCA Scholarship (Deadline: April 26, 2024)

FSCA will award four high school scholarships in the amount of $250 each; one of the four scholarships ($250) will be awarded to a son or daughter of a FSCA member (membership of 6 months or longer). Three graduate student scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 each.  All application materials must be received by 5 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023. All questions should be directed to scholarships@fla-schoolcounselor.org

High School student criteria:

• Be enrolled in a Florida High School;

• In 12th grade, on track to graduate either during the current spring or summer; and,

• Intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming summer or fall following high school graduation.

Child of a FSCA Member must provide the FSCA members name and User ID

The application requires a 250-500 words response to: How do school counselors and school counseling programs positively impact students and their success?

High School student application: https://forms.gle/x4EWbWpfEL9a5gUL9

AHEPA-Pensacola Charitable Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: April 13, 2024)

The AHEPA-Pensacola Charitable Foundation, Inc. announces the availability of scholarships from the AHEPA-Pensacola Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are available to persons entering or already attending a college or university during the calendar year 2024. This year scholarships applicable to studies in all fields ($20200 total) will be awarded to help with book and lab fee expenses.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular participation, part-time/community work, essay preparation, and financial need.

The deadline for submission is April 13, 2023. Applications can be downloaded from www.ahepa296.com or by calling 850-863-2726. See the application for complete information.

AHEPA is the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and the mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence. Additional information about AHEPA may be found at www.ahepa.org.

The Hagan Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2024)

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.  

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024, until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient's discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.
7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
8. Finalists must provide a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS).
9. Must not have a felony conviction.

https://haganscholarships.org/ 

National Council on Women in Technology Scholarship (Deadline: November 6, 2023)

If you're interested in computing science, the National Council on Women in Technology has a scholarship called the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award. Deadline to apply is November 6th.  

The Hagan Scholarship (Deadline: December 1, 2023)

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.  

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024, until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient's discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.
7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
8. Finalists will be notified in February 2024. Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA SAR showing their EFC.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.

https://haganscholarships.org/ 

Masons of Florida Scholarship (Deadline: January 20, 2024)

Eligibility:

All Graduating High School Seniors in the State of Florida who will be attending a STATE OF FLORIDA SUPPORTED INSTITUTION (college, university, community college, technical college, or other such institution of higher education governed by the Florida State Board of Regents or the Florida Department of Education) during the following term (semester or quarter). The applicant must enter the school within one semester/quarter (excluding summer sessions) after having been awarded the scholarship.

Requirement:

An essay of no less than 1,000 words or more than 1,250 words on the topic “Why Education is Important” and a completed Scholarship Application form. All work must be original and the essay becomes the property of The Grand Lodge of Florida

Submission: 

Send essay and application as a Word file or PDF file attached to an email message. Send to Dr. Oscar Patterson, III, at opatters@comcast.net. In the subject line enter “Grand Lodge Scholarship Application.” The deadline is January 20, 2024.  

Application link: https://www.grandlodgefl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-Public-Education-Citizenshhip-SCHOLARSHIP-INFO.pdf 

More information: https://www.grandlodgefl.com/citizenship/ 

Heisman High School Scholarship (Deadline: October 17, 2023)

The Heisman High School Scholarship is proud to continue its 29-year tradition of honoring the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors and supporting high school academic and athletic programs across the country. The program recognizes and rewards male and female high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities.

Winners from every school and scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000.

The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to reward community-minded scholar-athletes at the state and national level.

• School Winners from every school

• 100 State Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship

• 12 National Finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship

• 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship
  
  

Winning a Heisman High School Scholarship requires a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community. You have students who have worked hard for years to make the grade. Here's how you can help them get the recognition they deserve:

• Seniors, go to heismanscholarship.com to apply before the October 17, 2023, deadline.