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CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship 1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider this like a full time job. 2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches. 3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile. www.cappex.com and www.studentscholarhips.org are also very good. 4. Pick up applications for local scholarships in Ms. Gilman’s office (when available) or the financial aid offices of local colleges & universities, and check out the public library's jobs and careers section. 5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships. 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized. 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully. 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific. 10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as [email protected]. Clean up the content of your Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat etc… accounts, removing inappropriate and immature material. Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s High School Scholarship Program and MANY others targeting Hispanic students (Various) $1,000- $2,500 Earliest deadline come in DECEMBER 16TH – many programs run throughout the year. High school senior of Hispanic heritage U.S. citizen or permanent resident 3.0 unweighted GPA Completed application Apply for financial aid by filing the FAFSA, if selected, student will be asked for SAR (report generated by FAFSA) Transcript Recommendation All applications must be completed online at http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs

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CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017

10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship 1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider this like a full time job. 2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches. 3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile. www.cappex.com and www.studentscholarhips.org are also very good. 4. Pick up applications for local scholarships in Ms. Gilman’s office (when available) or the financial aid offices of local colleges & universities, and check out the public library's jobs and careers section. 5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships. 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized. 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully. 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific. 10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as [email protected]. Clean up the content of your Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat etc… accounts, removing inappropriate and immature material.

Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The Hispanic

Scholarship Fund’s High

School Scholarship

Program and MANY

others targeting

Hispanic students

(Various)

$1,000-

$2,500

Earliest

deadline come

in DECEMBER

16TH – many

programs run

throughout

the year.

High school senior of Hispanic heritage

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

3.0 unweighted GPA

Completed application

Apply for financial aid by filing the FAFSA, if selected, student will be asked for SAR

(report generated by FAFSA)

Transcript

Recommendation

All applications must be completed online at http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The HEAT Scholarships (5) $5000

1/28/17 High School seniors

Unweighted GPA of 3.2 by end of 2nd grading period of senior year

Transcript

Copy of SAT/ACT scores

Copy of family’s income (taxes/W2s/etc)

Two (2) letters of recommendation from school

Two (2) letters of recommendation from community based organization confirming

service

If applying for the Student-Athlete Scholarship. must provide letter from coach or

Athletic Director verifying participation in a high school sport

Copy of acceptance letter from college/university

Writing sample

Application not yet available but check back frequently at

http://www.nba.com/heat/community/community_education_scholarships.html

FIU’s Golden Scholars

Program

Tuition,

books,

housing,

supplies &

other

expenses

covered by

federal aid

and the

program

1/31/17 First Generation students planning to attend FIU

APPLY TO FIU

Submit ACT/SAT scores. A 19 ACT or 1130 old SAT (see conversion for new scores)

Complete BOTH the 2016-2017 AND 2017-2018 FAFSA (using parents’ 2015

income/tax info)

Complete Florida Residency Affidavit

2 500 word essays selecting from the following prompts:

-Why do you want to be a Golden Scholars Bridge Program participant? (Be sure to

detail your educational and career goals. Also, a strong desire to succeed should be

evident in your statement.)

-Why FIU? Why is FIU Worlds Ahead? (This is a two part question and does not

qualify for the two topics that must be submitted).

-What do you feel you can contribute to FIU?

Submit 3 letters of recommendation, 1 from a counselor or administrator & 2 from a

core subject teacher

Application and more info available online at

http://goldenscholars.fiu.edu/admissions/application/index.html

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The John P. McNulty

Scholars Program for

Excellence in Science &

Mathematics @ Saint

John’s University

Full & partial

Tuition @

Saint John’s

University

2/1/17 Highly qualified young women pursing a degree in the natural sciences, mathematics or

computer science…enrollment in 1 of the following majors: Biology, Chemical Biology,

chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics

Admission to Saint John’s University – by 11/15 for Early Action or 2/1 for Regular

Decision

Scholarship application completion including an essay, resume & letter of

recommendation from a scoence or math teacher

Typical recipients have : min. 3.5 GPA, SAT Reading & math of @ least 1300 (old

scale) or 29 ACT & interest in research & pursuing an advanced degree

For more info & application please visit:

http://www.sju.edu/int/academics/cas/resources/mcnultyscholars/

Florida PTA

Scholarships for 4-year

universities, state

colleges, Fine Arts

schools or Vocational-

Technical Schools in the

state of FLORIDA

(4) $2,000 2/1/17 High school senior who is a current resident of Florida & has been for at least 2 years;

Be a graduating senior of a Florida high school

Planning to continue their education in the 2016-2017 school year at a FLORIDA

University, Fine Arts, Community College or Vo-Tech.

Be a member of your school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA. (A copy of the

membership card MUST be submitted with the application.)

Have an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher for University and

Fine Arts, 2.5 or higher for Community College, and 2.0 or higher for Vo-Tech.

Submit completed application(s), including reference letters (min of 2), Cumulative

Summary Page of transcript (in a sealed envelope), SAT and/or ACT scores, essay & a

copy of student’s PTA/PTSA Membership card to the Florida PTA, Attention

Scholarship Committee, postmarked no later than February 1, 2016.

Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment

when REQUESTED BY NAME.

Ford Salute to

Education Scholarship

(50) $1500 2/3/17 High school senior

3.0 GPA

Must apply within one of 6 categories: ATHLETICS, FOREIGN LANGAUGE,

PERFOMRING ARTS, LEADERSHIP, MATH/COMPUTER SCIENCES, or NATURAL

SCIENCES

Financial need

Community involvement

Leadership & quality of character

Application ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

https://www.stescholarships.org/SC_onlineapplication.html

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The Jackie Robinson

Scholarship

(Various) Up

to $28,000

over 4 years

2/15/17 Minority high school senior

Proof of acceptance into a four year college/university

Academic achievement

Leadership potential

Dedication to Community Service

U.S. citizen

Financial need 1000+ SAT/ 21+ ACT

One (1) letter of recommendation

Transcript Applications will become available online at www.jackierobinson.org beginning Nov. 1st.

2017 Jeanette A. Gill

Annual Scholarship from

the Zeta Omega Chptr

of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority

(various)

$2,000

2/15/17 FEMALE high school senior of African-American descent

Planning to attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

One-page essay on applicant’s service & a letter confirming service

One (1) letter of recommendation

Personal statement on applicant’s career/professional goals

Transcript

Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment

when REQUESTED BY NAME. The Church’s Scholars

Program NEW!!!

(24) $1,000 2/15/17 High school senior living in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MO, MS, NM,

NV, TN or TX

Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university or vocational technical

school

2.7 unweighted GPA

Financial need is NOT a criterion!

Application ONLY available online at

https://www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars/

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria AFA Teens for

Alzheimer’s Awareness

Scholarship

(13) $500-

$5,000 2/15/16 High school senior - Planning to enter an accredited college/university within

12 months of the scholarship deadline

Be currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military, home-school

or other high school in the United States (if not currently enrolled, please

explain extenuating circumstances)

Submit all required materials by the application deadline- February 15, 2017

In order to be named winner, runner-up or Honorable Mention and to process

the scholarship award, the scholarship recipient will be required to supply

proof of high school enrollment (i.e., official transcript); and he or she

subsequently must provide official documentation of registration from the

college/university that he or she is attending in the following fall or spring in

order to receive the scholarship monies.

Complete and submitted online application

A 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions: How has

Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life? What have you learned

about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with

Alzheimer’s disease?

Current high school transcript (reflecting high school senior status)

Brief 200 word autobiography (CV’s and resumes will not be accepted).

Application only available online at

http://www.youngleadersofafa.org/about_new.html and you can see some

winning essays here too!

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria ITWomen Charitable

Foundation Scholarship

NEW!!!

(various)

$2,000…

RENEWABLE!!

That really

means

$8,000!!

2/17/17 FEMALE high school seniors interested in the STEM fields (Bioinformatics, Biomedical

Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Computational Science, Computer Arts

Animation, Computer Engineering. Computer Graphics, Computer Information Systems,

Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer

Programming & Analysis, Computer Science, Cryptology, Database Technology,

Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Technology, Engineering/Pre-

Engineering, Game Development, Graphic Design, Information Security, Internet

Services Technology, Management Information Systems, Network Services

Technology, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering)

Parent/family financial info

Completion of FAFSA

APPLICATION MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL Ms. Gilman has the fillable

application (with instructions on completing it) that can be emailed when requested

The Vegetarian

Resource Group

Scholarship

(3) $5000-

$10,000 2/20/17 High school seniors

Committed to showing compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a

peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle.

Transcripts or copies of report cards for the past two years

Three (3) or more recommendations (at least 1 from a teacher)

Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in your school and/or

community

Applications available with Ms. Gilman or online at

http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

The Christopher’s You

Can Make A Difference

Scholarship Poster

Contest

Various

Honorable

Mentions -

$100

3rd - $250

2nd - $500

1st - $1000

2/27/16 9th – 12th grade students

Create a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make A Difference

Send entries to: High School Poster Contest,

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

Entry form and more info found at: www.christophers.org. and with Ms. Gilman

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria MDCPS School Board

Scholarship

NEW!

(1 per

district) $500 3/1/17

by 2 pm

(must be

emailed)

High school senior PLANNING TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION

3.5 unweighted GPA

Be on free or reduced lunch

Must have attended a MDCPS school during all four years of high school

One page typed essay

Resume of service/activities/employment etc…

Transcript

The fillable application is available from Ms. Gilman and can be emailed when

requested

The American Chemical

Society Scholars

Program

(Various) Up

to $3,000 3/1/17 African American, Hispanic or American Indian high school senior planning to study any

of the Chemical Sciences such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or

chemical Technology – students planning careers in medicine are not eligible

Resume of science course & related activities – with a 3.0 in science classes

Resume of school, work & community activities

Copy of residency for permanent residents

Financial need as evidenced by student’s SAR

Two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from a chemistry or science teacher)

Transcript

Applications only available online at https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-

awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

Tall Clubs International

Scholarship

(Various)

$1000

3/1/17 High school senior entering their 1st year of college…FEMALES MUST BE 5’8” OR

TALLER AND MALES 6’2” OR TALLER

Visit http://www.tall.org/tci-foundation.html for more info and to request an

application. Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an

attachment when REQUESTED BY NAME.

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The State Farm Good

Neighbor Scholarship

NEW!

(50) $2,500 3/1/17 OR

THE FIRST

700 APPS

RECEIVED…

SO HURRY!!!

Must be a high school senior who will graduate at the end of the 2016-17

school year*

*Children of employees, agents, and retirees of the State Farm Mutual

Automobile Insurance Company (the "Company") and children of employees of

the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates who are otherwise eligible may apply

for scholarships, but they will not receive any preferences. Disqualified

persons of the Foundation (within the meaning of Section 4946(a)(1) of the

Code) will not be eligible for scholarships.

Plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-

year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2017-2018

academic year

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 to 3.20 on a 4.00 scale (or its

equivalent)

Be a U.S. citizen

Demonstrate financial need Application is only available online at

https://www.scholarsapply.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/ BUT HURRY!!!!

The King of Clubs

Scholarship

(3) $1,000 3/10/17 African American graduating senior

Unweighted 2.5 GPA

Resume of service/activities

Transcript/Student History/Counselor certification

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Applications available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment when

requested by name.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

- Mu Gamma Zeta Chptr

Scholarship

(various)

$1,000

3/10/17 High school senior who resides within the areas of Florida City to Kendall

U.S. citizen

2.5 GPA UNWEIGHTED

Copy of SAT/ACT scores

1 page essay “The Value of an Education After High School”

Two (2) letter of recommendation – 1 from school, 1 from community

Resume of service/employment & activities

Transcripts

Application is available with Ms. Gilman

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Coral Reef Senior High

School’s PTSA

Scholarship

(6 – 1 per

Academy)

$500

3/15/17 High school senior WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE PTSA OR BECOME A MEMBER

PRIOR TO JANUARY 31ST 2017

Planning to attend either a 2-year or 4-year intuition…instate or out of state

2.5 GPA

One page essay on “Describe one event in which the Coral Reef PTSA was involved

in and the effect it had upon you during your high school career.”

Application & supplements due to Ms. Gilman by MARCH 15TH

Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment

when REQUESTED BY NAME. “Imagination Begins

With You” High School

Writing Contest

NEW!!!

(2) $100-

$300 3/15/17 Open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Create a short story of less than 1,000 words…stories will be judged based on

creativity/imagination (50%), Plot (25%) & Grammar (25%)

Any genre (fiction/non-fiction) is acceptable

Use the online entry form found at www.coolimagination.com (preferred) or email to

[email protected] (no attachments please, include story in the text of the

email) or mail to Brian Claspell - 42 Alexander Manor Way - Simpsonville, SC 26980.

Include: Name, email address, high school and year in school, word count, and title of

story.

SISTUHS Inc.

Scholarship from the

Tampa Chapter

(2) $250 3/17/17 FEMALE African American high school senior

UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0

Minimum of 40 hours of community service w/documentation

250-500 word essay on “What is the biggest issue facing the Black community? How

will you use your college education to help resolve this issue in our community?”

Official Transcript

Photo

Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment

when REQUESTED BY NAME.

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Gloria Mattera National

Migrant Scholarship

(100) $250 4/1/17 High school senior with recent history of movement for agricultural employment

Scholastic potential

Financial need

One (1) letter of recommendation

Personal statement

Copy of applicant’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate E

Eligibly (COE)

Application available with Ms. Gilman and can be emailed as an attachment

when REQUESTED BY NAME

Many more migrant scholarships available online at:

http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/index.htm

Sam Walton Walmart

Associate’s Dependent

Scholarship

NEW!!!

(various) Up

to $3,000 4/1/17 High school senior

Must be the dependent of a Walmart associate (employee) who has been actively

employed within any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of

April 1, 2017.

Academic achievement

SAT/ACT scores

Community involvement

Resume of activities

2.0 GPA

Financial need

Planning to attend 2-year or 4-year institution

Apply online at http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Cohen & Jaffe Law

Firm College

Scholarship NEW!!!

(1) $1,000 4/3/17 High school senior

Be accepted to an institution of higher learning (w/proof)

Transcript

Proof of legal residency

1-page essay of 500-750 words on the following topics:

1. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, we truly value being able to help

others after they have been injured whether it be due to personal injury or

medical malpractice. Describe a time you drastically impacted someone else

and improved their life.

2. Whether it be from a critical error made during a procedure, or not paying

attention, there are a number of reasons why patients are harmed or injured

at medical facilities every day in the U.S. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe,

we fight for justice when someone is harmed. Considering your research, what

guidelines would you develop to ensure safety precautions are adhered to at

medical facilities? What needs to be changed to protect patients? Tell us your

ideas.

All submissions must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

and please click here to learn more and reads some tips:

https://www.cohenjaffe.com/college-scholarship/ The Johnson Scholarship

for Children of UPS

Employees

NEW!!

(various)

$1,000-

$5,000

4/15/17 High school student whose parent or legal guardian is employed either full time or part

time with UPS or is retired from employment with UPS

Applicant Appraisal by an educator (on application)

Transcript

Application available with Ms. Gilman (and can be emailed when requested by name) and

online at http://www.johnsonscholarshipfoundation.org/apply.html#qualify

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Do The Right

Thing/Angle Calzadilla

Memorial Scholarship

All upfront

costs & fees

associated

w/applying to

& attending

THE MIAMI

POLICE

TRAINING

CENTER – not

to exceed

$6,000

4/21/2017 High school seniors…but must be at least 19 upon the completion of the academy

Complete the Miami Police Training Center Student Application form (available online

at http://dotherightthinginc.org/scholarship/ along with the scholarship application)

Proof of U.S. citizenship

Proof of HS diploma or GED

Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions

Copy of State of Florida’s valid driver’s license

Copy of Social Security card

SCHOLARSHIP application available with Ms. Gilman and online at

http://dotherightthinginc.org/scholarship/

The American Muslim

Alliance of Florida

Scholarship

NEW!!!

(15) $500-

$1,000

RECEIVED BY

4/25/17 High school senior graduating from a school in FLORIDA…OPEN TO STUDENTS OF

ALL FAITHS & RACES

Planning to attend college full time

3.0 GPA (copy of transcript required)

Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers of CORE SUBJECTS

Counselor Recommendation/Statement (included in application packet)

1 page essay

Application available with Ms. Gilman and online at

http://www.americanmuslimalliance.org/2015/12/01/amaf-scholarship-2016/

Give Kids A Chance

Scholarship

(1) $1,000 4/30/16 High school senior

2.5 GPA

Documented financial need (included in application)

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Applications available AND MUST SUBMITTED online at

http://www.miamifoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=429

The Ayo & Iken

Children of Divorce

Scholarship

(2) $1,000 5/1/17 High school senior whose parents are permanently separated or divorced

2000 word essay on the topic of how, despite being separated, your parents work

together, communicate positively & remain excellent role models

1 page personal letter/statement of applicant’s interests

Application & details only available online at: https://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-

of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The State University

System of Florida

Theodore & Vivian

Johnson Scholarship

NEW!!!

(various)

Amount not

stated

5/1/17 High school senior – with a documented disability The disability must be in one

or more of the following classifications: Attention Deficit

Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Autism Spectrum

Disorder; Blind or Low Vision; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Orthopedic

Disability; Psychological, Emotional, or Behavioral Disability;

Speech/Language Disability; Specific Learning Disability; Traumatic Brain

Injury; and/or Other Health Disabilities. – Planning to attend one of Florida’s 12 state institutions

Submitted a FAFSA

Transcript

1-page personal statement

Three (3) letters of reference

Application available with Ms. Gilman (and can be emailed when requested by name) and

online at http://www.johnsonscholarshipfoundation.org/apply.html#qualify

B. Davis Scholarship

Various

$1,000

5/22/17 High school JUNIORS & SENIORS!

Essay of up to 1000 words on “Describe the three characteristics of leadership you

value most. “Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you

feel that they are developed in an individual”.

Essays must be submitted via email to [email protected]

Further info & details found at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

SunTrust Off To

College Sweepstakes

(16) $1,000 5/12/17 High school senior

Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks from

October 28, 2016 through May 2017

Only 1 entry per person per drawing….but students may enter for each scheduled

drawing!

For more info and to enter online please

visit: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html

Tuite Law DUI Accident

Scholarship

(various)

$750

5/31/17 High school senior

3.0 GPA

1000 word essay/statement on why you intend to go to college and why you feel

deserving of this scholarship

Transcript

Not required but encouraged to submit letter(s) of recommendation and/or resumes

Application only available online at http://tuitelaw.com/rockford-illinois-dui-accident-

lawyer/#scholarship-application

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria SCW DREAMers

Scholarship from the

Arizona law Offices of

Snow Carpio & Weekley

(various)

$2,500

5/31/17 High school senior or undergraduate U.S. DREAMer (as they fill the requirements of

the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act)

Planning to attend college in the fall of 2017

3.0 GPA

Transcript

ENCOURAGED to include a recommendation & resume to support application

Application and further info can be found at:

http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-workers-compensation-lawyers/

Aspiring Fashion

Professional Scholarship

(various)

$1,000

6/1/17 High school senior who intends to pursue a fashion related field at an accredited post-

secondary school or college. Such as: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising Fashion

Marketing Fashion Management Fashion Retailing

Have a demonstrable record of academic success.

Have a passion and drive for a fashion related career

Scholarship may be used at any accredited post-secondary school or college.

Selection is based on the student’s high school academic performance combined with

the student's application essay.

Selection is determined by the Fashion-Schools.org staff.

Scholarship is a one-year non-renewable scholarship.

Application and essay are submitted online at www.Fashion-Schools.org.

Aspiring Animation

Professional Scholarship

(various)

$1,000

6/1/17 High school senior who intends to pursue an animation related field at an accredited

post-secondary school or college.

Has a demonstrable record of academic success.

Has a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships may be used at any accredited post-secondary school or college.

Selection is based on the student’s high school academic performance combined with

the student's application essay.

Selection is determined by the AnimationCareerReview.com staff.

Scholarship is a one-year non-renewable scholarship.

Application and essay are submitted online at www.AnimationCareerReview.com.

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Aspiring Business

Professional Scholarship

(various)

$1,000

6/1/17 High school senior who intends to pursue a business related field at an accredited

post-secondary school or college.

Has a demonstrable record of academic success.

Has a passion and drive for a business career.

Scholarships may be used at any accredited post-secondary school or college.

Selection is based on the student’s high school academic performance combined with

the student's application essay.

Selection is determined by the OMBAR staff.

Scholarship is a one-year non-renewable scholarship.

Application and essay are submitted online at www.OnlineMBAReport.com.

Bernstein & Maryanoff

Local Scholarship for

Future Lawyers

(1) $2,500 6/1/17 Applicant must be a senior in high school or a current college student attending college

next year.

At least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent

Should have the intention of pursuing a law degree

Should reside in the Miami area

Complete the essay as outlines & submit your application through the form online at:

http://www.bernsteinandmaryanoff.com/miami-future-attorneys-scholarship/

Big Sun Scholarship

(various)

$500

6/19/17 High school senior STUDENT ATHLETE

500-1000 word essay answering the following: How did your participation in sports

during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your

career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

All essay submissions should be sent to: [email protected]

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn more.

Great Value Colleges

Community Service

Scholarship

(various)

$1600

7/15/17 High school student (or current college student)

U.S. citizen

3.0 GPA

Minimum of 40 hours of service

Write a 1000-1600 word essay about your service and how it enhanced your education

Scholarships must be emailed to [email protected]

Application available online at http://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/community-service-

scholarship/ and with Ms. Gilman…but it must be emailed directly to the organization.

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Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The K. Hunter Goff

Bankruptcy/Consumer

Rights Scholarship

(various)

$500

7/31/17 Senior planning to attend college in the Fall of 2017

Interested in pursuing a law-related degree

3.0 GPA

Transcript

Application only available online at http://khgpa.com/#scholarship-application

The Law Office of

Nancy L. Cavey

Scholarship

NEW!

(1) $1,000 8/1/17 High school senior planning to attend a university in the U.S.

Copy/proof of acceptance letter

3.0 GPA

Personal statement of educational plans

Transcript (upload)

Application only available online at http://www.caveylaw.com/scholarship/

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is the vehicle through which more than 3,000

talented young minority high school students

apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on

the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s

namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to

submit the application for a Jackie

Robinson Foundation Scholarship is

February 15, 2017 by 5:00 pm ET.

About the Jackie Robinson Foundation

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public,

not-for-profit national organization founded

by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to

perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson

and his incredible achievements. Serving as

an advocate for young people with the

greatest need, the Foundation assists

increasing numbers of minority youths

through the granting of four-year college

scholarships and comprehensive practical

support. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is

distinctive for providing much more than

financial support. While each Jackie Robinson

Scholar receives up to $28,000 over four

years in direct support, they also become an

active member in the Foundation’s

unique Mentoring and Leadership

Development Program, which is an extensive

Be a graduating, minority high school

senior Plan to attend an accredited and

approved four-year institution within

the United States Show leadership potential Demonstrate a dedication to

community service Present evidence of financial need Be a United States citizen Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000

combined on the math and critical

reading sections or a composite ACT

score of 21 Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-

year college when applying for the scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to provide you with Frequently

Asked Questions about the Jackie Robinson

Foundation Scholarship. We have compiled a

listing of the queries we most often recevie

into one easy to read document for you and

your students. To download click here.

2016 - 17 Application Process Timeline

November 1, 2016 JRF Scholarship Application opens

February 15, 2017 Application Deadline

April 30, 2017 Notification of Application Status

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mentoring program that includes practical

skills-building and exposure through

attendance at conference workshops, the

assignment of peer and professional mentors,

assistance with internship and employment

placement, and a myriad of other networking

opportunities.

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson

Foundation, please visit our website

at www.jackierobinson.org.

June 15, 2017 Final selections announced

Contact | About | Give | Subscribe

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Please be sure to add our email address to your address book or

safe senders list so JRF emails get to your inbox.

Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe

Jackie Robinson Foundation 75 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013-1917

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The Bank of America Student Leader's Program has recognized more than 2300 exemplary JUNIORS & SENIORS who have a passion for improving

their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:

An 8-week pain summer internship with a nonprofit organization selected by the bank. This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization.

The week-long, all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington DC from July 9-14, 2017.Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.

Every year, through our Student Leaders program we help connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

To learn more about the program please visit www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. You may also click the embedded link below to learn more & apply...but

don't delay - THE APPLICAITON DEADLINE IS JANUARY 27TH, 2017.

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RAISE.ME...Ms. Gilman would love love love for every Cuda to be registered and earning micro-scholarships towards their college education. Join

now...almost 200 institutions are on and ready to start rewarding your all for you awesome accomplishments, achievements and success! AND NOW

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UNIVERSITY just came on board. Go and update your profile & "follow" the schools YOU'RE interested in

Raise.me helps students in 9th - 12th grades to discover colleges and earn scholarships for their academic and extracurricular achievements

throughout high school. These bite-sized scholarships are called “Micro-Scholarships”. When students add achievements to their Portfolio on

Raise.me, they could be eligible to earn Micro-Scholarships towards our partner colleges. These achievements can include good grades, participating

in clubs, playing on a sports team, volunteering, or even starting a club. They can include AP or IB courses, honors classes, and college-level courses,

too. Students can build a Portfolio of their achievements, Follow Colleges, and watch their scholarship earnings pile up. The Micro-Scholarships

students can earn on Raise.me vary depending on what each college chooses to offer. Some Micro-Scholarships can range from anywhere between

$500 to over $1,000 dollars. For example, if a student gets an A in an English class, he or she could be eligible to receive scholarships from dozens of

colleges on Raise.me. When students achieve a goal and earn Micro-Scholarships, they can view their earnings in their personal Portfolio on

Raise.me any time throughout high school. Each college has a different deadline for students who wish to earn scholarships on Raise.me. If students

decide to apply for admission to a college where they have earned Micro-Scholarships, they must follow a college before its Follow Deadline and

make sure their Portfolio is as complete as possible to ensure their information is fully submitted to the college. If the student is admitted to the

college, their scholarship earnings will automatically be included in their financial aid package.

Check it out now... Raise.me and then take a look at this 2 minute video to hear from kids directly 9and if you scroll down just a little you'll see a video of Ms. Gilman talking about raise.me too! SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS...And check out the attached flyer for earning $$$ from various institutions JUST FOR TAKING THE PSAT THIS PAST OCT. 19TH... https://www.raise.me/join/84599619775

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The following scholarships are listed alphabetically…watch those

deadlines (they’re in red for a reason!)

NEW!!!!!! 2017 Scholarship Points Awards

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 10

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens

of essays.

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:

A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Thus far, they has given away more than $650,000 to students through this scholarship program.

https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2017_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.php

Award Deadline: January 31, 2017

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for 2014. Our winners from the past two

years are posted on our scholarship website.

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline: June 12, 2017

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

The Actuarial Foundation supports the future of the actuarial profession and fosters the best and brightest students through its scholarships and

reimbursement programs. The Actuary - A Career Change: Elizabeth M. Mauro Reimbursement Award encourages career changers aspiring to transition

into the actuarial profession.

These scholarship opportunities not only offset the cost of education for individuals, but are prestigious honors. Award recipients are selected by

representatives of the actuarial profession, who may one day be their peers. Please click on any of the tabs to the right to explore Foundation

scholarships.

- See more at http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/scholarships.shtml

For additional information about scholarships, contact The Actuarial Foundation at: [email protected].

The next scholarship application period will begin January 1, 2017.

Deadline: March 1, 2017

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AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into

the profession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New Jersey Society of CPAs and Robert Half International.

For four decades, this program has provided over $14 .6 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000 accounting scholars. The organization offers a

variety of scholarships to high school students as well as students already attending college. For additional information about the scholarships that are

offered by the AICPA, please go to: https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/

Deadline: varies according to scholarship

American Fire Extinguisher Scholarship Program

The AFSA Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors in the United States who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified

trade school in the United States. The scholarship is not based on financial need. Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. You must be

a high school senior during the 2016-2017 school year who will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2017

semester.

Requirements: All applicants must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (pdf) or (html) (approximately 3,000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a

ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print out the paper beforehand for reference during testing. For each question

answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, you will

be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. For more information, please go to:

http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html

Deadline: April 7, 2017

AmeriCorps Opportunities

Some Benefits You Feel, Other Benefits are Real. Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating

service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and

accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve.

AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for

young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills,

earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.

To learn more about the AmeriCorps Experience, please go to: AmeriCorps State and National:

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ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship

ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarships are awarded to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled,

full-time, in college courses and are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. ANS will give a

maximum of four Incoming Freshman Scholarships annually. Each award is $1000.

The Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s high school academic achievement, freshman college courses enrolled in, quality and content of 500-

word essay, letters of recommendation by counselors and/or teachers, and other information.

http://www.new.ans.org/honors/scholarships/

Deadline: February 1, 2017

ARRL Foundation the National Association for Amateur Radio

The ARRL Foundation administers scholarships for post-secondary education students holding a valid FCC-granted Amateur Radio license. Scholarship

awards range from $500 to $5000 or more. Scholarships are funded by generous individuals and Amateur Radio organizations to encourage radio

amateurs to pursue their educational goals. All ARRL Foundation-administered scholarships are intended exclusively for educational use, to provide

assistance with costs of tuition, room, board, books and/or other fees essential to the education of the recipient. Application instructions and forms are

only available at: http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions There are two application forms, the General Scholarship Application and a separate

application for the Goldfarb Scholarship. Amount: $500-$5000…APPLICATION NOW OPEN! Deadline: January 31, 2017

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere

interest in an automotive related career.

The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are based on financial

needs and with the usual minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.

To be eligible for a scholarship you must:

•Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.

•Provide an official transcript of all academic work.

•Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.

•Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or master’s program.

•Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application.

•Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a two-year associate program).

•Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.

•Must be enrolled full-time.

•Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.

For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships

Deadline: Applications will be accepted February 1 – June 30, 2017

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27th Annual Poster Contest for High School Students “One Person Can Make A Difference”

High school students (Only students living in United States are eligible to enter) in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our annual Poster Contest for

High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make a Difference

PRIZES:

First Prize - $1000

Second Prize - $500

Third Prize - $250

Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each

DEADLINE: Posters must be postmarked by February 27th, 2017. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED: April 27th, 2017

SEND ENTRIES TO: High School Poster Contest,

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

*Note: If you have a digitally created poster, please send it via e-mail as a .jpg file.

To submit a digital poster as a jpg email [email protected] or any questions contact [email protected]

Click here for rules & an entry form for the 27th Annual Poster Contest

Cancer for College Scholarships

The Cancer for College Scholarship is designed for cancer survivors.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a US resident enrolled in an accredited university or community college

Must be a cancer patient/cancer survivor

Perpetual scholarship recipients must be willing to attend regional events associated with scholarship awarded and available for selected

interviews and or media coverage. Cancer for College reserves the right to use still or video images and/or statements of scholarship recipients in

any promotional materials.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 EACH YEAR

For more information, please go to: http://www.cancerforcollege.org/application.html

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Cancer Survivor Scholarships

It is designed for cancer survivors and was named one of Time Magazine's top 50 websites this year. This site provides a number of resources for

scholarships and financial aid for cancer survivors. http://ulmanfund.org/gethelp/support-programs-resources/scholarships/ CHECK BACK IN

OCTIOBER FOR APPLICATIONS TO OPEN.

Deadlines: Vary

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NEW!!!!!! College STEPS Program

The College STEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes allows any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2016-2017 school year, who graduates

from high school in 2017 and who enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100 winners. Monthly drawings starting in July 2017

http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1

Final Deadline is June 30, 2017

Common Knowledge Scholarships

Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students

through Internet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know. There is no essay writing or long applications to

complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 –12 (must live in Broward,

Dade, of Monroe County) can go on line and register to compete at www.cksf.org

Deadlines varies

Cooperative Living Organization Scholarships

Low Cost Housing for incoming University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College students. Information and application at: http://www.cloliving.org/

Low-cost housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society

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. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race

religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an

accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing

vocational training. For information about their various scholarships, go to their website at:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Deadline varies according to major chosen.

Edison Scholars Program

Open Now

Deadline: Application information will be available on line on December 1st, 2016 The Edison Scholars Program, sponsored by Edison International, is

offering aspiring scientists, mathematicians and engineers scholarships to pursue their education at a four-year colleges or universities. Graduating high

school seniors who show potential for success in college and have financial need are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students must live in

or attend a public or private high school in areas serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE) or attend an eligible high school in the designated area

surrounding SCE’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

Thirty renewable scholarships of $10,000/year up to $40,000 or the attainment of a bachelor’s degree will be awarded.

Detailed information, a list of eligible high schools, and an online application can be found at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars/

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Empower Scholarship Award

The EMPOWER Scholarship, administered by Courage Kenny Foundation, encourages and supports ethnically diverse students who are pursuing a career in

a medical or rehabilitation field.

The scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from the David M. Hersey Endowment Fund of the Courage Kenny Foundation.

Applicants must identify how they will use their education and training and demonstrate their interest in rehabilitation. Selection is based on the

applicant’s stated intentions, past achievements, need, and graduation ranking.

To be eligible for a scholarship, please read the requirements to ensure you submit a complete application package. Scholarships are awarded in June with

checks made out to the educational institution you plan to attend.

Application Documents

EMPOWER Scholarship application

Applications are accepted Jan 1 – April 30. All information should be submitted to:

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee

3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Phone: 612-775-2728

Email: [email protected] http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html

The application deadline is April 30, 2017

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund

FEEA has awarded more than $7 million in college scholarships exclusively to civilian federal and postal employees and their family members. Awards:

More than 400 students from across 26 regions will win scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500.

Who is Eligible?

Current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses

Dependent applicants may first apply as high school seniors

Dependents must be full-time students; employees may be part-time

Enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary school

Course of study that leads to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree

3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.feea.org/scholarships

Deadline: Applications for the 2017-18 contest will be available in January 2017.

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NEW!!!!!! Fleet Reserve Association Scholarships

FRA is proud to support America’s future leaders by awarding more than $90,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students. Awardees are selected

based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. FRA scholarships are awarded to FRA members, their spouses, children,

and grandchildren.

You may apply for FRA Education Foundation Scholarships if you are affiliated with the USN, USMC or USCG through your own service or that of your

spouse, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. FRA members in good standing, their spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are

eligible for a wider range of FRA Member Scholarships. Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens and be full-time students at an accredited college

and university in the United States.

Some of our scholarships have broad criteria for eligibility, while others are more specific. Here is a list of FRA's scholarships and their eligibility

criteria, as well as other scholarships offered by the Auxiliary of the FRA and other affiliated entities.

For a list of available scholarships offered through the FRA organization, please go to their website at:

http://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_Education_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5

fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-5f3f317c6600

Deadline: April 15, 2017

Florida Engineering Society Scholarships

The Florida Engineering Society, an organization of approximately 3,800 engineers practicing throughout the state of Florida, is pleased to offer a

scholarship program for graduating seniors interested in pursuing engineering careers. Six scholarships of $2,250 are being funded by the state

organization, with additional scholarships, in an amount to be determined, funded by our local Miami chapter.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Be a high school senior.

Have been enrolled in one semester and will graduate form a FL school.

Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application. G Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

Attain a minimum test score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed

on page two are used as a minimum threshold level, with actual test scores being weighted into the scoring process.

Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology (ABET).

Certified transcript must be included with the application.

Official lB & AP test score sheet must be included with the application

Download application from the FES website, http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm There are a number of different scholarships being offered.

Deadline: February 12, 2016

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Friends of 440 Scholarship

The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid dependents or descendants 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. In addition, dependents of individuals who primarily work in

the operation and/or administration of this same law are eligible to receive scholarships.

Scholarships are intended to assist students who meet these criteria and lack the economic ability to continue education beyond high school or to further

their college education.

Student Requirements

• Grade Point Average: ◦ High school seniors must have a 2.7 GPA to apply.

◦ College applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply.

◦ All scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and have at least 12 credit hours per semester to remain eligible for funds.

• The scholarship is not available for graduate studies.

• Applicants must not be related directly or indirectly to any member of the Board of Directors.

For more information and the application please go to: http://www.440scholarship.org/portal/application .

Award: $6,000

Deadline: February 28, 2017

Golden Drum/MPAS @ FIU Scholarship

MPAS Scholarship ($8,000)

The MPAS Scholars Award is a tuition-based scholarship available to incoming freshman at Florida International University. This award places a major

emphasis on identifying and developing emerging leaders. It pays $1,000 toward tuition per semester and is renewable each year (fall and spring terms

only) for a total of four years with an academic performance of a 2.75 GPA or above and enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

Students should have all of their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline. Award offers cannot

be made unless a student has been fully admitted to FIU prior to our review of scholarship applications. Please note that while students may apply for

both awards, they can only be the recipient of one scholarship. The following is a summary of the minimum criteria/requirements needed to be considered

for each scholarship for award year.

The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who meet the minimum criteria. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a weighted

high school GPA of 3.2 or better.

The student must submit the following documents with their completed application form by the deadline:

A resume highlighting high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors.

One signed and dated letter of recommendation, by a teacher/instructor, advisor or employer on official letterhead.

A copy of their FIU acceptance letter.

An unofficial transcript with their weighted G.P.A.

A copy of their SAT and/or ACT scores.

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A two-page essay outlining their personal mission statement and how the MPAS or Golden Drum scholarship will help you in achieving your mission.

(Typed, double-spaced, 10 or 12 pt. font with a 1-inch margin)

To participate in the MPAS Scholarship selection process, the student must submit the completed application form, signed and dated by the student and

parent with all of documents listed above by the deadline. Any application packet missing documents and/or received after the deadline will not be

considered.Golden Drum Scholarship ($10,000)

The Golden Drum Scholars Award is a tuition-based scholarship available to incoming freshmen at Florida International University. This award places a

major emphasis on identifying and developing emerging leaders. It pays $1,250 toward tuition per semester and is renewable each year (fall and spring

terms only) for a total of four years with an academic performance of a 3.0 GPA or above and enrollment in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.

Students should have all of their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline. Award offers cannot be

made unless a student has been fully admitted to FIU prior to our review of scholarship applications. Please note that while students may apply for

both awards, they can only be the recipient of one scholarship. The following is a summary of the minimum criteria/requirements needed to be considered

for each scholarship for award year.

The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who meet the minimum criteria. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a weighted

high school GPA of 3.5 or better.

The student must submit the following documents with their completed application form by the deadline:

A resume highlighting high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors.

One signed and dated letter of recommendation, by a teacher/instructor, advisor or employer on official letterhead.

A copy of their FIU acceptance letter.

An unofficial transcript with their weighted G.P.A.

A copy of their SAT and/or ACT scores.

A two-page essay outlining their personal mission statement and how the MPAS or Golden Drum scholarship will help you in achieving your mission.

(Typed, double-spaced, 10 or 12 pt. font with a 1-inch margin)

To participate in the Golden Drum Scholarship selection process, the student must submit the completed application form, signed and dated by the

student and parent along with all of documents listed above by the deadline. Any application packet missing documents and/or received after the

deadline will not be considered.

The application can be found at: http://mpas.fiu.edu/scholarships.html

Deadline: February 2, 2017

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975

as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In

support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and

educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. For more information on available scholarships, please go to:

http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/ Deadline: Various deadlines based on the scholarship 2016 – 2017

Jan la Belle Scholarship Program

The Jan La Belle Scholarship Program was established in 2009 to provide a financial resource to individuals with disabilities who desire to pursue their

personal and career goals through attendance at a post-secondary institution.

Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

•Applicant must be an individual with a disability.

•Applicant must be a Florida resident.

•Applicant must be an individual 16 to 24 years of age who is entering as a first time student at any institution of higher learning, whether academic or

vocational.

Eligible applicants must also provide the following documents:

•Two letters of reference from someone other than a family member, relative, or personal friend. Suggestions include: a current or former teacher,

employer, etc. The content of the letters should address your commitment to learning, personal or professional advancement, and service;

•Verification of Disability Form (form is attached as part of this application);

•High School Transcript; and

•Proof of accomplishments, including in field of interest, such as certificates, awards, letters of commendation, post secondary acceptance letters, etc.

This is a Non-renewable award of up to $15,000 for graduating seniors

For more information, please go to http://fndusa.org/contact-us/programs/the-jan-la-belle-scholarship/

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Jewish Educational Loan Fund

The JELF is offering interest free loans that will help to provide the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total finance resources and

the cost of attending school. Students must be citizens or legal residents of the United States and be a part of the Jewish community. You can find more

information by going to their website at: http://www.jelf.org/

CHECK BACK ON MARCH 1, 2017 FOR THE LOAN APPLICATION FOR THE 2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Scholarship, in accordance with the clear stipulation of the Stacey’s will, is to foster high standard in the study of form, color,

drawing, painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patent affinity with the classical tradition of western culture. ONLY

THOSE SHOULD APPLY WHO ARE SKILLED AND DEVOTED TO THIS CLASSICAL OR CONSERVATIVE TRADITION.

Open to United States citizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of race creed or color. The age limit is between 18 and 35 years.

Appointments will normally be for one year and the amount available for distribution will approximate $5,000.00.

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/default.aspx Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. CST

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Lift Parts Express Scholarships

Must be a current student in high school or a freshman or sophomore in College/University; enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the fall of 2017. Must

be a legal resident of the United States or Canada. Submit a completed online application form prior to deadline.

Award: $500.00 Website: http://www.forkliftpartsflorida.com/forkliftparts.php

Deadline: JUNE 30th, 2017

LM Scholarship Program

Leavitt Machinery is providing a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student who is currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years

of length or greater) by September. Additionally, to be eligible, a student must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question

prior to the submission deadline.

Website: http://www.forklifttrainingcalgary.com/apply.php

Deadline: May 31, 2017

The Mercer University School of Engineering is pleased to once again invite seniors from your school to apply for our annual Scholarship Challenge at

our Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 12, 2016. We plan to award valuable scholarships this fall to high school seniors who are interested

in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program. More information about Mercer Engineering and a link to the

Scholarship Challenge event is available at engineering.mercer.edu. The Scholarship Challenge is a day where we meet with these students to show them

our campus, our labs and technology, and give them an opportunity to meet with our faculty and students. We use a design problem or a test of math

skills to help us make scholarship recommendations. Your students do not need to have applied to Mercer – this event is open to any high school

senior! Application & more info available online at http://engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship .

Deadline is pending but spaces fill fast!

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NSA Educational Scholarship Program

http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml

For High school students

About the Program

With the Stokes Program, you work during the summer at NSA in areas related to your course of study. If you are selected as a program participant, you

are required to work for NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-one-half times the length of study.

*This program is also open to college sophomores who are majoring in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, or Korean.

Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering and meet the following requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen

Eligible to be granted a security clearance

A high school senior at the time of application

A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing), or ACT of 25

A preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Benefits

Tuition at the college of your choice

Reimbursement for books and certain fees

Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)

Year-round salary

Employment with NSA after graduation

You must be a U.S. citizen

>>>You must be a high school senior at time of application or a college sophomore

You must achieve a minimum 1100 SAT/College Board score in reading and math, or 25 ACT score

You must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

You must demonstrate leadership abilities

Applications are accepted September 1st - November 16th of each year

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NROTC Scholarship Program

Eligibility Requirements

The Navy adheres to strict moral, physical and academic standards. This applies to students in the NROTC program. Here is a list of some of the basic

requirements to apply for the program. You must:

Be a U.S. citizen

Be not less than 17 years old by September 1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of that year

Not have reached your 27th birthday by June 30 of the year in which your graduation and commissioning are anticipated

Have acquired a high school graduation or equivalency certificate by August 1 of the year you plan to enter the NROTC program

Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that prevent conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the

United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic

Be physically qualified by Navy standards

Not have 30 or more semester hours or 45 or more quarter hours of college credit upon application

Application

You may start the application process during the second semester of your junior year of high school. Follow these steps. Or download a

comprehensive application information checklist. (Can't view this file? Download Adobe Acrobat Reader)

STEP 1 — COLLEGE BOARD SCORE RELEASE

Authorize the testing agency to release your scores directly to the NROTC Scholarship Program (program code 0656). No other means of

providing scores to the program is acceptable. Scores forwarded directly from the applicant or a school will not be accepted.

The minimum SAT scores are 530 Critical Reading, 520 Math

The minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English

Graduates in the top 10% of their class will be considered

Scores will be accepted no earlier than Feb. 16 and will not be accepted after December 31

For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/

Odenza Marketing Scholarships

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2014

B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30, 2012 deadline.

C) Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award

D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada

The scholarship winner will be announced on or around June 1, 2014 and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received

by 11:59pm ET on March 30, 2014. No late applications will be reviewed.

Scholarships Applications can be found by going to: http://odenzascholarships.com/

Award amount is $500.00 Deadline: March 30th, 2017

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Princeton Prize in Race Relations

The Princeton Prize is for students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding work in their schools or communities to advance the cause of RACE

RELATIONS. Applicant must have an adult “supporter” – teacher, advisor, community/religious leader or other adult who can attest to and support the

applicant’s work in race relations. The winner receives $1,000 + an all-expense paid trip to Princeton University. Applications are available online at

www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize

Deadline: January 31, 2017

NEW!!!!!! Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship

Opens Dec. 1st

Current customers; customers within the past two years who are in good standing; their immediate family members (spouse or dependent children living in

the customer's household); and dependent children (age 25 or younger) of current employees of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice, Acceptance

Now, RAC National Product Service or RAC Field Support Center who have been continuously employed for at least one year -- and who live in the U.S. or

Puerto Rico -- are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-

year college, university or vocational technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico. More information is available

at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference.

Deadline: February 1st 2017.

Southern Scholarship Foundation

The Southern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding students needing financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college

education. The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in a cooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship

houses at Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Florida Gulf Coast University, Santa Fe College or Tallahassee Community College.

Additional information can be obtained by going to their website at: http://www.southernscholarship.org/students/prospective-students/apply-now or by

calling 850.222.3832

Deadline – March 1, 2017 for fall semester/Oct. 31 for spring semester

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Straight Forward Media Scholarships

Straight Forward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of our scholarship programs is open to both American

and international students, and we offer scholarships to attendees of four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools.

Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times per year.

We maintain separate websites for most of our scholarships, and you can find links to each below.

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded twice per year, you can apply online for each of the $1,000 awards.

Recession Relief Scholarship: (formerly the Get Out of Debt Scholarship) Apply online with a short essay about why you need a helping hand with your

debt situation, and why the scholarship will help you attend an educational program.

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship: A general scholarship for students of all education backgrounds.

Teachers: A scholarship for students planning to be teachers — of any kind and at any level.

Minority: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups.

Nursing: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are pursuing a nursing degree.

Deadlines: Vary

NEW!!!!!! Spread Positivity in Your Community Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: January 31, 2017

You could win an easy $3,000 scholarship just by spreading some New Year's positivity in your community. We’ll give you easy ways to spread joy to people

around you, and you’ll automatically enter to win a $3,000 scholarship.

Rules:

No minimum GPA or essay required. This $3,000 easy scholarship is open to people ages 13 to 25. You must also live in the U.S. or have U.S citizenship.

What:

$3,000 for one winner!

https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13968/spread_positivity_in_your_community_scholarship_scholarship.php

When:

The scholarship is open from January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2017.

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NEW!!!!!! Tylenol Scholarship Program Tylenol is awarding $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in healthcare who are committed to a

future of caring for others and who excel in academics, leadership and community service. 40 applicants will receive up to $10,000.for more information

visit the website: http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/tylenol-scholarship.html

Deadline: June 30, 2017

United Negro College Fund

Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students

enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. Qualifications include:

High school senior

Planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF’s member colleges or universities (list available on website)

Two (2) letters of recommendation

One page essay on student’s community service

2.5 GPA

Some programs may ask for various other requirements

The UNCF provides support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about scholarships

http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp There are numerous scholarship opportunities available to African

American students at this website.

Deadlines vary

Walter Beall Scholarship Foundation

Applicants may be FRA members or spouses, sons or grandsons, daughters or granddaughters of members in good standing of the Fleet Reserve

Association or of members in good standing at the time of their death. Members must have been continuous members (in good standing) for two years

prior to the award being made to an applicant. Applicants must be US citizens and pursue Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aviation oriented

degrees. They must attend an accredited college/university or technical institution in the United States and must remain a student in good standing.

Awards of $2,000- $5,000. For more information, please go to: http://www.walterbeallscholarship.org/apply/

Deadline April 15, 2017

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NEW!!!!!! WyzAnt College Scholarship

For 2014-2015, our annual college scholarships feature $10,000 in total prize money!

Applicants will be required to write an essay in English of no more than 300 words answering the question: “What is the most important lesson you have

learned in your life?” The essay must be the sole original work of the Applicant and there may be only one entry per Applicant. Prior to April 1, 2015, all

visitors to WyzAnt’s website will be able to vote on previously submitted essays. Only one vote per essay, per site user is allowed. At the conclusion of

this period, the ten essays with the highest total number of votes will be selected for a final round. In addition, ten essays will be selected by WyzAnt

staff for the final round. WyzAnt’s decisions are at its sole discretion.

Prior to May 1, 2015, a second round of evaluation will take place during which current WyzAnt tutors will be allowed to vote on the twenty finalists.

At the conclusion of this period, the three Applicants whose essays have secured the highest total votes will be awarded scholarships of $5,000, $3,000

and $2,000 respectively. Anyone who plans to be enrolled in a four year college or university sometime between August 1, 2015 and November 1, 2015 is

encouraged to apply. This includes most high school sophomores through college juniors.

http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/

Your essay must be submitted by May 1, 2017.

Scholarships offered through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

To see a list of all the scholarships on CHCI’s NextOpp, scroll through the summaries at: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ Scholarships will be

available October 2016

If you want to narrow down your results? https://www.chcinextopp.net/search_opportunities?new=1 to do an advanced search based on your personal and

academic information.

Scholarships from ScholarshipExperts.com for Students in 2016

Finding and applying for scholarships to pay for college is important, and ScholarshipExperts.com is here to help! Each year, ScholarshipExperts.com

funds several unique scholarship programs for high school students, college students, grad students and non-traditional adult learners. Take a look at our

scholarships listed here, http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships

Deadlines Vary

Scholarships from StudentScholarships.org

Get Scholarship Updates

The Small List of Scholarships below change on a regular basis. To make it easier to find next time you may want to bookmark this page.

In order to receive information about new scholarships that become available throughout the year you should Register for a Free Account. It's Fast and

Easy.

Scholarships: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

Scholarships available through http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php

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NEW!!!!!! Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary school students, ages 15-18, live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of vocational studies, ages 18-24, study and participate in practical training. Scholarships are now available for academic year 2016-17. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org

The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high students and educators to travel abroad on a three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary, so please check the http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/youth-leadership-programs website for more information

Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest $10,000 for creating a greeting card!!! SERIOUSLY???? GO FOR IT!!!!

Deadline: May 1, 2017

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ON THE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial Aid help for International Students

www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/ & www.InternationalScholarships.com

Other Scholarship Websites http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

https://www.studentscholarships.org/

http://www.collegefunds.net/free-scholarships.html

http://www.scholarship-page.com

http://www.scholarships.com/educators/

FINANCIAL AID http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

This is the website used to file for federal financial aid. PLEASE NOTE: The 2017-2018 FAFSA form

IS NOW available …IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING TO THE SUMMER TERM OR THE FSU’s

CARE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM, YOU MUST GO TO http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit the 2016-

2017 (also known as the “summer”) FAFSA as well as the 2017-2018. Both require 2015 income/tax

info to complete.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/estimate check this out for an estimate of your aid with the fafsa4caster!

AND BE SURE TO GET YOUR FLORIDA FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DONE AT www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

This very easy application will only take you about 10-15 minutes – does not require any parent income/tax info…IS WHAT IS

REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS and everything else the state of Florida offers in merit

AND need based aid!!!!

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CAN YOU RECOGNIZE A SCHOLARSHIP SCAM? It may state you’ve won an award for which you didn’t apply

It does not supply valid contact information

It often requires personal information such as a credit card # or a checking account # to “hold” or “verify” a scholarship

POPULAR (BUT FALSE) CLAIMS:

“For a small fee, we’ll give you a list of scholarships.”

“$6.6 billion in scholarships went unclaimed last year.”

“You are guaranteed a minimum of $1,000 in awards.”

“We have a 96 % (or some such impressive #) success rate.”

“We will do all the work for you.”

REPORT A SUSPECTED SCAMMER TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

National Fraud Information Center (NFIC) 800-876-7060 or www.fraud.org

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 877-FTC-HELP or www.ftc.gov

Better Business Bureau 703-276-0100 or www.bbb.org

United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) 800-654-8896 or www.usps.gov/postalinspectors/fraud

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS:

ALL CORAL REEF Seniors will apply for this scholarship opportunity as well as ALL financial assistance offered by the state of Florida

beginning in October. Ms. Gilman & your Academy Counselors will be visiting senior classes and assisting students with the Florida Financial

Aid Application. If you’d like to learn more about Bright Futures and other financial aid offered by the state, visit

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm.