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.

The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship (Deadline: November 24, 2023)

You are Eligible if:

• You are currently residing in the United States. Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.

• You were born on or after November 24, 2003

• You will begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2024 (not including dual-enrollment courses) 

• You experienced homelessness in the last six years

For details, go to: SchoolHouse Scholarship 

Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing (Volunteer Hours)

Looking for local community service, contact Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing. 850-256-1540 (ask for Ms. Linda Jackson). 

https://www.centuryhrc.com/