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Senior Scholarship Spotlights
12th Grade
Due Date: 4/15
Overview:
$15,000
Udonis Haslem Foundation
Requirements:
Any Miami-Dade or Broward County high school senior with at least a 3.2 GPA and community service experience
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12th Grade
Due Date: 4/20
Overview:
Eligibility Requirements Include:
Must be a graduating high school senior attending a public or private school in Miami-Dade or Broward County
Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA
Official high school transcript
College or university acceptance letter
Minimum 24 community service hours
Two letters of recommendation
Completed photo release form
Typed essay (maximum 3 pages, double spaced)
12th Grade
Applications open from 2/1-5/15
Overview:
Award amount: Varies
Youth Foundation considers scholastic achievement, character, leadership, volunteerism, and financial need*. There is a minimum unweighted grade point average requirement, 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, to apply for a Hadden Scholarship. There is no minimum test score requirement, but past winners have had competitive scores.
Prospective HBCU Students
Prospective HBCU Students
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Complete the scholarship packet and submit by April 15, 2026.
Junior Scholarship Prep
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
The Posse Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious, full-tuition leadership scholarship for high school seniors and veterans, partnering with over 65 top U.S. universities. It selects diverse, talented teams—"posses"—who demonstrate leadership, academic potential, and a commitment to teamwork and community, providing them with training, mentorship, and full funding.
Partner Universities: Franklin & Marshall College, Hamilton College, Mount Holyoke College, Pomona College, Syracuse University, and Vanderbilt University
Partner Universities: Franklin & Marshall College, Hamilton College, Mount Holyoke College, Pomona College, Syracuse University, and Vanderbilt University
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
An ideal Posse scholar is not just defined by high GPA, but by strong leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit. Ideal candidates are:
Active Leaders: Individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their high schools, communities, or families.
Collaborative: Strong team players, often selected for their ability to work well with others.
Diverse: Students from various backgrounds with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment.
Coca Cola Scholarship
Coca Cola Scholarship
Applications open Aug/Sept 2026
Deadline: October 2026
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities
Requirements:
Requirements:
Scholarships:
The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Eligibility: High school seniors with a 2.0 GPA or higher interested in pursuing an associate’s degree or certificate program.
Award Amount: Up to $25,000.
Deadline: March 15, 2026.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 3.75 or above.
Award Amount: Up to $40,000 per year.
Deadline: November 1, 2026.
The Unigo Financial Freedom Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be 13 years or older and a U.S. resident.
Award Amount: $2,500.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.
The Unigo Financial Freedom Scholarship (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: Must be 13 years or older and a U.S. resident, with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Award Amount: $10,000.
Deadline: December 31, 2026.
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: Various scholarships available for students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Award Amount: Varies by scholarship.
Deadline: March 16, 2026.
The Voice of Democracy Scholarship (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 9-12, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Award Amount: Up to $30,000.
Deadline: October 31, 2026.
The Dell Scholars Program (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: High school seniors with a GPA of 2.4 or higher and be Pell Grant eligible.
Award Amount: $20,000 plus other benefits.
Deadline: February, 2027.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program (for Juniors to start researching now)
Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a U.S. resident.
Award Amount: $20,000.
Deadline: September, 2026.
The Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to high school and college students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Award Amount: $1,000.
Deadline: September, 2026.
Underclassmen (9-11th)
Underclassmen (9-11th)
Major Resources:
Major Scholarships to begin preparing for (9-10th grade:
Seniors (12 th)
Seniors (12 th)
Major Resources:
*In addition to those listed for underclassmen
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Deadline: Varies
A 30 ACT score can not only help you for college admissions, however, but can qualify you for numerous merit scholarships. This is an amazing opportunity to help cut down on your costs for college, which can reach upwards of $80,000 a year at top schools. Scholarships can also help expand your network and boost your resume when you eventually apply for jobs.
School-Based Scholarship Programs
All colleges and universities have a scholarship page. Please visit your top schools and research their scholarship portal!
Miami Dade College First Year Scholarships
All Seniors applying to UCF
Pegasus Scholarships- Pegasus Scholarships are awarded to entering students. There is no separate application for this scholarship program. Students who apply for admission to UCF for summer or fall terms are automatically considered.
Review all UCF College and Departmental Scholarships.
All Seniors applying to FIU
Includes merit-based and need-based scholarships for incoming students. Search for first-year and admissions scholarships.
Some deadlines as soon as 12/4!
All Seniors applying to UCF
Pegasus Scholarships- Pegasus Scholarships are awarded to entering students. There is no separate application for this scholarship program. Students who apply for admission to UCF for summer or fall terms are automatically considered.
Review all UCF College and Departmental Scholarships.
Venture Miami Scholarship Fund
STEM Scholarship
FULL TUITION
The Venture Miami Scholarship Fund provides tuition support to provide gap funding for at-need City residents who have been accepted into STEM or defined-demand occupation programs at participating colleges and universities, including Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, Miami-Dade College, and the University of Miami.
Additional Opportunities/Resources
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