Attention SENIOR Parents:
To clarify from the SENIOR Parent Meeting, the Bright Futures Application is due by August 31, 2025 (your Seniors graduating year). The NEW application will open on OCTOBER 1, 2024 (approximate date). If your Senior is graduating in December 2024, they will need to fill out the application sometime between October-December 31st. The application that is currently open is for the Class of 2024. Students will need to have their test scores on hand when filing out the application. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. You DO NOT need to apply before October 1st for your Senior. Be sure to visit the Career Center webpage often for updates and see the presentation on the Senior page of our website for links. Thank you.
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/ SAPBFMAIN to find out how to qualify for a Bright Futures 1 Scholarship.
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org and submit a completed, error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation. The ACT®/CLT®/SAT® must be taken no later than August 31 of your high school graduation year.
There are plenty of grants, scholarships, and financial aid available for you.... just APPLY!
How-to-Pay-for-college.pdfCHS Scholarship Application
When you complete the CHS Scholarship Application you are applying to over 30 scholarships! The organizations, foundations, and sponsors listed below all use our CHS Scholarship application to make their final selection for their scholarships/awards. Please look over the Guide to the Charlotte High School Scholarship Application Process prior to starting your application.
The Local Scholarship Application link is closed. Watch for updates for the 24/25 school year.
To complete the CHS Scholarship Application you need to complete the following:
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation (2 Staff and 1 Community Member)
Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting our seniors!
Punta Gorda Lions Foundation, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 103, The Blanchard House Museum, Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Scholarship Fund, Charlotte County Computer Group Corporation, Charlotte County School Leadership, Charlotte Harbor Chapter Military Officers Association of America, Charlotte Harbor Rotary Club, Dr. & Mrs. B. Adhi, Charlotte High School Senior Class, Charlotte Bay Chapter NSDAR, Deep Creek Lodge 2763, Paul DeGeata, First United Methodist Church, Doug Thatcher Foundation for Education, Elkettes 2606, Elks Lodge 2606, Fawcett Memorial Medical Staff, First Impressions Foundation, Five Star Realty of Charlotte County, Punta Gorda Woman's Club, Friends and family of Grace Anderson, Laura Herlovich, Charlotte County Medical Examiner's Office, Betsy Hill, Kiwanis Club of Punta Gorda, Kathy Vitali, Dr. Lori Carr, Moopen Family, The Tuck Family, Deep Creek Elementary PTO, Vic and Frank Desguin, Bartram Trail Surveying, Charlotte County Veterinary Medical Association, Aimee Young and John Hall.
Foundations
Watch for new Scholarships to be posted for the 24/25 school year soon! Be sure to start your resume' and get 3 letters of recommendation. Sign up for REMIND messages, if you have not done so already. Do NOT apply for scholarships listed below! This is just a sample of what was available last year and what you will see updated here at a later date.
Charlotte Community Foundation- Opens Dec. 1st.......Due January 30th
Collaboratory Foundation- Opens Nov. 8th......... Due January 11th
Community Foundation of Sarasota County - Opens Dec. 15th........Due February 18th
Gulf Coast Community Foundation- Opens Dec. 9th.............Due March 3rd
Uncommon Friends Foundation- Due April 1st
William G and Marie Selby Foundation- Opens Jan 1st.......Due March 1st
These foundations all support Charlotte County Students and some surrounding areas.
Apply to ALL!
Community SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are local scholarships that Charlotte High School students are selected for year after year. Students, if the application is online then complete it that way. However, the applications that are attached documents need to be printed and turned into Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by the due date.
Juniors:
Achieva Credit Union Scholarship
Achieva Scholarship applicants must be a graduating high school senior or enrolled in a college or trade school. Click on the link above for more info and to apply. Due Online by April 24th.
American Business Women's Association
Go to the Career Center to pick up a flyer & sign it out. You need to contact Alexia D. Martin to get the actual application. Due to Alexia by May 1st.
Askin / Kidd/ Levins Vietnam Essay Scholarship
Scholarship Essay opportunity for Charlotte High School students only. Click on scholarship title for more information. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 14th.
Barbee Family Memorial Scholarship
An award to acknowledge the extraordinary difference high school students make in their hometown. Open to ALL Charlotte High School Seniors, regardless of GPA, honors, or plan after graduation. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 10th.
For males and females interested in pursuing a degree. If you do not have a family connect, VOLUNTEER! Due online by February 1st.
Boys and Girls Club Scholarship
For Charlotte County students planning on pursuing a degree in postsecondary education. Minimum of five years as a member in good standing with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County. Membership at other Boys and Girls Club will be considered by the committee. Applicant must volunteer a minimum of 12 hours at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County prior to high school graduation. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 10th.
Builders Scholarship/Tools of the Trade Scholarship
This scholarship application is open to students in Charlotte and DeSoto counties and children of members of the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association who want to pursue rewarding careers in the construction industry. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 28th.
Charlotte County Jazz Society Scholarship
Charlotte County Jazz Society provides financial assistance to several qualifying members of the Senior Class in the county’s High Schools who wish to pursue careers in music or music education. Click on the title above to obtain an application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 26th.
Charlotte Players - John W. Lund Perf. Arts Scholarship
For a a graduating senior who plans to continue studies in the theater. Click on the title above to obtain an application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 27th.
Charlotte Technical College Scholarship
All current CCPS seniors enrolling in CTC as adults should complete this form to be awarded a $250.00 scholarship applied to their CTC tuition and to waive the $25.00 application fee. This offer is only valid if the student completes the registration process by April 1, 2021. This offer applies to all Academy, Charlotte High School, Lemon Bay High School, Port Charlotte High School, Charlotte Virtual, or FSW Collegiate Graduating Seniors. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 31st.
Congregational UCC Scholarship Award
For students attending a post-secondary institution, including a technical college, trade school, 2 year associate program, or 4 year university. This is a needs based scholarship. Click the link to apply. Due online by February 15th.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship
Eligible applicants must be women currently living in Charlotte County and looking to pursue a degree in education (Associate’s or Bachelor’s). Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 1st.
Democratic Women's Club of Charlotte County
For female students and must be registered or pre-registered, Democrat in the State of Florida. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 1st.
Graduating high school seniors and college and post-graduate students with plans to pursue a career in science with an environmental or natural resources focus, environmental education, wildlife conservation, environmental law or public policy, environmental engineering, and conservation nonprofit will be given preference and are invited to apply for a Scholarship for Environmental Studies. Click on the title above for more information. Due March 31st.
Do The Right Thing of Charlotte County, Inc.
For students pursuing post secondary education in any field. Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 1st.
Dollars For Mammograms Diana Lynn Puckett General Radiology Scholarship
We are awarding the top five best applicants in the South Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. For students interested in radiology. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 13th.
Florida Retired Educators Scholarship
For Charlotte County students interested in a major in Education. Click on the title above to complete the online application. Due Online by January 20th
Italian Heritage Social Club Scholarship
For students pursuing post secondary education in any field. You DO NOT have to be of Italian Heritage! Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 1st.
Keep Charlotte Beautiful Scholarship Program
For Charlotte county students only. Click on the title above for the application. Due by March 1st.
Essay competition for Charlotte County Students. Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 4th.
Peace River Engineering Scholarship
PRES provides scholarships to students who desire to pursue an engineering degree. Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 3rd.
Port Charlotte Garden Club Scholarship
For students wanting to major in agronomy, botany, conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, horticulture, forestry, horticulture, landscape design, plant pathology or related fields. Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 1st.
Punta Gorda Elks are huge supporters of Charlotte High. Each year about 15 Charlotte High students are awarded scholarships to help pursue secondary education. Click on the title above for the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center before March 15th.
Punta Gorda Garden Club Scholarship
For students wanting to major in agronomy, botany, conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, horticulture, forestry, horticulture, landscape design, plant pathology or related fields. Click on the title above for the application. Due online by March 15th.
R. Bruce and Caroline MacGregor Memorial Scholarship
The Charlotte Chorale, Inc. is pleased to offer the R. Bruce MacGregor Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 to a graduating Charlotte County High School student. The applicant must have proven ability and interest in vocal, piano, or instrumental music and must intend to major in music performance, music education, musical theatre, or sacred music at an accredited institution of higher learning. Click on scholarship title for more information. Complete the fillable application on the computer then print it out, sign, and turn in to Mrs. Nicklas. Due Online by January 29th.
Rotary Club of Punta Gorda Scholarship
For high school seniors that plan to attend a college or university. Click on scholarship title for more information. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 5th.
Royal Order of Ponce De Leon Conquistadors
The Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors awards scholarships to each of the 3 Charlotte County High Schools. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified graduating senior at each high school who has fulfilled the application requirements as determined by the ROPC Scholarship Committee. Click on title to view and download the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 29th.
Santini Lawn Care and Services Scholarship Application
Open to Charlotte High School Seniors, regardless of GPA, honors, who are interested in starting their own business. Applicants will be required to write a one-page (minimum) essay. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 10th.
School Nutrition Association of Charlotte County
For students that plan to follow a course of study in food service, food management, hospitality industry or dietetics. Click on scholarship title to get to the application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center before March 31st.
Secular Community of Southwest Florida Scholarship
This is an essay scholarship for Charlotte High Students. Click on scholarship title to get to the essay topic and more information. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 1st.
Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2507
For Charlotte County students planning on attending any college or institution. Click on scholarship title to get to the application and more information. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 5th.
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
The Suncoast Credit Union gives three Suncoast Credit Union Scholars scholarships to high school seniors in Charlotte County through the Charlotte Local Education Foundation. Click on scholarship title for more information. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by March 22th.
Symphonic Winds of Charlotte County
Students that have participated in band or orchestra. Click on link for application. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by February 1st.
For female students planning on attending a college or university next year. Click on title for the application. A budget form is required as well. Due to Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center by April 18th.
State and National Scholarship Opportunities
Abbreviation Finder Scholarships
Merit-based scholarship. Click on scholarship title for more information. Due July 1st.
Agricultural History Award Competition
The competition is an essay contest that consists of three topic categories. This contest is open to all contestants attending any Florida school in grades 4-12. Due January 10th.
Multiple Offers. Applications must be postmarked by February 15.
American Legion Department of Florida
The American Legion, Department of Florida offers many scholarship opportunities for High School Students, which are focused on Veteran and Military influences. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap. Due April 9th
American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholars
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
American Welding Association Scholarship
You must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent and be enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program. Due March 1st.
Arnhilda Badia Outstanding Student Award
To honor outstanding high school students who achieved academic excellence while learning English as a second language. Due February 15th.
Annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida. Open from September 1-February 1.
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due June 1st.
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due August 31st.
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due December 15th
Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due May 1st
Benenati Law Firm Futures Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due May 31st
Blue Heart Fund STEM Scholarship Program
Click on scholarship title for more information.
1st and 2nd place will be awarded scholarships. Deadline: November 2nd
Burger King Foundation Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due December 1st.
Busey Community Reinvestment Act Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for information and the Florida application. Due April 30th.
Children of UPS Employees/Retirees Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due April 1st.
Open to current high school seniors who are planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Due October 31st.
Cohen & Jaffe, LLP College Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due April 5th.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)-USF
This program is designed to assist eligible participants from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds in completing their first year of college and transitioning to complete their undergraduate degree.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Click on the title for more information. Due December 7th
Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program
Click on the title for more information. Due January 31st.
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Open to high school graduates with a cumulative 3.5 or above GPA and a SAT combined score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above who plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college and demonstrate significant financial need.
Click on scholarship title for more information
DoSomething members join volunteer, social change, and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact on causes they care about. Enter to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships.
2- annual $1500 scholarships. This scholarship is our way of providing support to those who want a higher education. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A. and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Due June 30th
ELKS Nat'l Foundation Scholarships
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due November 15th.
ENGLANDER PEEBLES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2019 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY & VIDEO COMPETITION
Click on the scholarship title for more information. Due May 31st.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Scholarships- Multiple Offers
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
FASFEPA Vivian Scott Scholarship
Click on title to review application requirements. If you are interested go to the Career Center and ask Mrs. Nicklas for more information. Due March 14th.
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
FL Eastern Star Tuition Grant Program
Click on the scholarship title for more information. Due January 1st.
Florida Engineering Scholarship Opportunities
FES offers several scholarship programs for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering. Due February 15th
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarship
Available to seniors entering college and for all levels of college coursework, must attend a a Florida college/university, course of study must meet garden club objectives. Due May 1st.
This scholarship invites high school seniors to craft solutions to large-scale challenges facing the Sunshine State. The 2019-2020 essay competition will focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Due January 15th.
The Florida Association of State and Federal Education Program Administrators- Multiple Offers
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
Florida School Counselor Association
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due April 15th.
Florida State Golf Association Scholarship
Open to Florida high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0, accepted by a college or university, demonstrate financial need and competed in a minimum of three FSGA or FJT tournaments. Due June 1st.
Focus on Programming Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due May 8th.
The Foster Coalition is a foster care-related resource site. This link goes directly to the page of College Scholarships and Grants for Current and Former Foster Youth.
Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc
Open to high school students who are dependents of workers who were injured or killed in the course and scope of their employment and who received benefits under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law and dependents of individuals who primarily work in the operation and/or administration of this same law. Students must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Due February 29th.
FSU- CENTER FOR ACADEMIC RETENTION & ENHANCEMENT
Click above to view various programs and services provided.
Click on scholarship title for more information
Click on scholarship title for more information
JUNIORS ONLY! Click on scholarship title for more information
Future Builders of America Scholarship
FBA has awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds to students interested in a career in the construction industry. Due April 1st.
Geneseo Migrant Center- Multiple Offers
For migrant students or students of migrant parents. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Click on the title above for more information
Need-Based Scholarship Fund for High School Seniors. Due April 30th
Good Call Scholarships- Multiple Offers
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
Grand Lodge of Florida Order Sons of Italy in America Florida Foundation
This scholarship program is designed to benefit worthy students of Italian descent that display academic excellence, leadership qualities and a financial need. Due March 31st.
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
For high school seniors with a min. 3.0 GPA and have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Due February 5th.
Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
Click on the title above for more information. Due May 1st.
Heisman High School Scholarship
If you’ve maintained at least a B average, participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, are a leader in your community and role model at your school, then you’ve got what it takes. Due October 19th.
Click on the title above for more information. Due April 30th.
Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest Online Submission
Open to all 4th through 12th grade students in the state of Florida. Due October 11th
Click on the title above for more information. Due March 30th.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
This program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. Due October 25th.
This scholarship is awarded to five high school students in the amount of $1,000 for one-time use. Due January 17th.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
For minority students who aspire to attend college. Due February 1st.
The James (Coach) Day Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due February 1st.
JCI Senators Foundation of Florida, Inc. Scholarship Programs
Scholarship is open to Florida high school graduates who plan to attend full-time at an accredited post-secondary college, university or vocational school. Due January 24th.
The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties
Scholarships for Jewish residents who are pursuing post-secondary education. Due April 30th.
John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Click on the link for eligibility requirements and information. Due January 17th.
The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest (Gr 9-12)
Click on scholarship title for more information
Each year, LMCU establishes a question for high school seniors to answer in the form of an essay and award (15) $2,000 scholarships.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Open to graduating high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicants must be the son or daughter of a U.S. Marine as per the guidelines stated on the application and must meet income guideline. Due March 1st.
The Mensa Foundation's college scholarship program
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due January 15th.
Mitchell & Crunk Adoption Scholarship
Special consideration will be given to an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a career in Adoption law and can share a story of their own adoption or of someone they know.
National FFA Scholarship Program
The 2018 National FFA Scholarship Program. Sign in to access 2018 scholarship application. Due February 1st.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing
Earn scholarships for college, find computing internships, connect with a large network of other technical young women, discover resources to increase your knowledge of technology. Due November 5th.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
Click on the above title to download the application. Due February 28th.
Order Sons of Italy in America FL Foundation
Click on the above title to download the application. Due March 31st.
Our philosophy back when we first started was not to create barriers from students applying (GPA, Ethnicity etc…) because we will only judge the student by hearing their story and not disregard them before hearing it. Click on scholarship title for more information. The priority deadline is December 31, 2020.
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due February 1st.
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA)
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due March 10th
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship awarded to high school graduating students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan a career in the graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or publishing who will be attending full time at an accredited Technical School, College or University. Due March 1st.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
FOR JUNIORS! Click to find out more info and apply now. Due March 21st.
QuestBridge National College Match
For high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. Due September 26th.
Micro‑Scholarships Starting Grade 9. Click on the title above for more information
Go to the Career Center to pick up an application & sign it out. Or you can click on scholarship title for the application and let Mrs. Nicklas know you plan to apply. Due February 7th.
Scholarships for Student Caregivers
The Student-Caregiver Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are caring for an adult relative while enrolled in college. Due June 30th.
One time award of $2,000. Child of a single parent. 3.0 GPA. Due May 31st.
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing Scholarship
Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education. For students attending UF, SFC, FAMU, FSU, TCC, and FGCU. Due April 1st and November 1st.
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due April 29th
StudentScholarships.org - Multiple Offers
Click on scholarship title for more information. MULTIPLE OFFERS. MULTIPLE DUE DATES.
Students with Disabilities who attend/will attend one of 12 State University
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due March 1st.
SunCoast Blood Bank Scholarship
SunCoast Blood Bank is committed to cultivating the next generation of blood donors, and high school student supporters. Due April 20th.
This is a contest! You have the power to prevent distracted driving among teens. Make a video that inspires your peers to drive safely Due February 26th.
Trial Pro, P.A. Scholarship Award
$5,000 Academic Scholarship To One Successful And Deserving College Student. Due May 1st.
UF/IFAS EXTENSION CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Charlotte County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Charlotte County government, to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
USF - The Kosove Society Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due April 13th
U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation
Click on scholarship title for more information.
Click on the title above for more information
Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards
$100,000 in Awards Across 25 Categories. Due Early Spring
Wendy's Heisman Scholar Athlete
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due October 3rd
The Wilhelmina Foundation Textbook Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due June 1st.
Zippy Passive Income Business Scholarship
Click on scholarship title for more information. Due July 31st.