2019 SCHOLARSHIPS UPDATED FEBRUARY 22ND

NOTE: Shading In “Due Date” Block Indicates Applications MUST BE TURNED IN TO GUIDANCE.

New Additions or Changes will be highlighted in Light Blue

Deadlines that are within 30 days will be highlighted in Yellow

You will need to turn in a Resume for letters of recommendation or paper work that needs to be filled out by your counselor. These will need to be turned in a recommended good ten days prior to the deadline to ensure they are sent out in time.

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

$1,000

The A & F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniorswho have the desire and ambition to succeed.

Application can be found at:

scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Application deadline:June 14, 2019

ACS SCHOLARS PROGRAMSfor minority students

$5,000 per year

American Chemical Society ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry related disciplines

Application can be found at:https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholrships/acsscholars.html

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

ACT-SO “THE OLYMPICS OF THE MIND” SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONFRESHMEN THRU SENIORS

TBD

ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) is the major youth initiative of the NAACPOpen to all students in over 30 categories“If you THINK SO, you will BELIEVE SO. If you BELIEVE SO, then you will ACT-SO.”

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:March 31, 2019

AFSA SCHOLARSHIPS

10 @ 2,000

Teh American Fire sprinkler association scholarship program is to help educate the public-at-large about the life-saving properties of automatic fire sprinklers

Application can be found at:

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

https://www.afsascholarship.org

AHEC HEALTH CARE SUMMER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAJUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES

For minority or rural disadvantaged students to pursue health career opportunities and to build a plan of success for their future. The Health Care Summer Institute will take place in one 4-week session from June 17, 2018 through July 14, 2018. Selected participants will live in University of Florida campus dormitories, shadow health care professionals, attend educational lectures and programs, and participate in social activities.

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application deadline: March 29, 2019

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY GRANT PROGRAMHENRY H. ARNOLD EDUCATION GRANT

 

$500 - $4,000

Air Force Aid Society Grant Program offers $2,000 grants to dependent children of active, Title 10 and Title 32 AGR, retired, and deceased Air Force members, spouses of active duty members stationed stateside only, and surviving spouses of deceased Air Force members. All students must be full-time undergraduates and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Application available online at: www.afas.org under education grants

Application deadline:April 30, 2019

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. SIGMAOMICRON OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Amount $1,000

Applicant must:-MINORITY SENIOR- have a GPA of 2.5 or higher-two letters of recommendation-official high school transcripts-copy of ACT and/or SAT score reports

Pick up application in Guidance.

Application must be postmarked byMarch 23, 2019.

AMDA ACTING, MUSIC THEATRE, DANCE THEATRE, AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000 TO $18,000

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City awards scholarships based on talent, merit, academic excellence and financial need.

Application can be found at www.amda.edu/admissions

Rolling Application

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY 

$1,500

AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (under represented minorities) in energy related fields. By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market. -Minimum 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

--Plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector.

- Be a member of one of a class or group of individuals who has been historically under represented in the sciences, technology, engineering and math related disciplines.

Application deadline:March 15, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

Applications are available at:

www.aabe.org

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Up to $5,000 per year

-African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian-US citizen or permanent resident of the US-high academic achiever in chemistry or science -GPA 3.0 or higher-financial need-intend to major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a chemical engineering or chemically-related science and planning a careerin the chemical sciences or chemical technology

Application available on-line at:http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards.html

Application must be submitted by March 1, 2019

AMERICAN COLLEGE FOUNDATIONVISIONARY SCHOLARSHIPFRESHMEN THRU SENIORS

$1,000 TO $5,000

500 Word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”financial need Is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply.Application can be found at:https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLERASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

10 @ $2,000Application can be found at:https://www.afsascholarship.org

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

THE AMERICAN LEGION EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR

1ST - $10,0002ND - 3 @ $2,500 ea.

Applicant:-must have earned Eagle Award and religious emblem;-must be a high school student;-must be a Florida resident;-must be in a troop chartered to an American Legion Post or the son or grandson of a Legion Member or parent eligible to join the American Legion Department of Florida.

Application available online:www.legion.org/scholarships/eaglescout

Application must be received byMarch 1, 2019

THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

$500 TO $2,500

The American Legion, Department of Florida offers many scholarship opportunities for High School Seniors, which are focused on Veteran and Military influences.- Students must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great-grandchild or an adopted child) of a veteran who: is a member in good standing of the American Legion; is a US Veteran who is eligible to be a member of The American Legion or is a deceased US Veteran who would have been eligible for membership in the American Legion

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

Application can be found at:www.floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships

AMERICAN STATES UTILITY SERVICES, INC. 

$2,500

ASUS, Inc. Assists dependents US Military members or honorably discharged US Veterans at ASUS-served locations.-dependent children of active, full-time military members who work 32 hours or more per week and have at least one year of service by the application deadline date or honorably discharged US Military Veterans-High school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time** undergraduate course of study in environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, medical sciences, mathematical sciences, business management or acquisition and contract management at an accredited two- or four-year college or a vocational-technical school

 Application can be found at:

Application deadline:March 15, 2019

AMERICAN WELDING SECTION TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

25 @ $1,000

Plan to attend a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training

Application can be found at:https://www.aws.org/foundation

Application deadline:(rolling)

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS $500 to $2,500

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

$2,500 to $6,000

For students seeking welder training through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training programs-must be enrolled for the 2018/19 academic year at a trade/technical school or community college

Application can be found at:

https://www.aws.org/foundation

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

ARMY AVIATIONCENTER FEDERALCREDIT UNIONSCHOLARSHIP

10 @ $1,000 ea.

Eligibility Requirements:-Applicant must be a member of Army Aviation Center Federal Credit union. A parent, grandparent or other family member’s account will not qualify the applicant as a member;

-Applicant must be a US citizen.

The scholarships may be used for costs of attending an accredited four-year university. The scholarship awards are based on scholastic achievement, character and leadership qualities, communication skills and personal insight sought through essay responses.

Application can be picked up in Guidance or downloaded at: https://aacfcu.com/about-US/Scholarship-program

Application must be postmarked no later than March 29, 2019.

GENERAL HENRY H. ARNOLD EDUCATION GRANT

Military dependent of active duty or retired

Application can be found at:https://www.afas.org/general-henry-h-arnold-education-grant/

Application must be received by:April 30, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

TBD

ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP $ 1,000

Students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.

Application can be found at:http://www.animationcareerreview.com

Application deadline:June 1, 2019

BARRON PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP

$10,000

For Public-spirited young people who are currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months.- Working as an individual to lead their service work.

Application can be found at:https://barronprize.org/apply/

Application deadline:April 15, 2019

BBB’s STUDENT ETHICS SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000

-Applicants must be residents of the US and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the US or Canada-Must be high school juniors or seniors-Should demonstrate their commitment to highly ethical behavior and provide documentation in the areas of leadership, community service, and academics.

Application can be picked up in Guidance or downloaded at:www.bbb.org/nwfl/torchaward

under the Student Ethics Scholarship article

Application must be postmarked by: March 15, 2019 or delivered by 2 pm

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP

$ 500

A high school senior currently involved in some sport at the high school or in the communityWrite a short essay (500-1000 words) answering: How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?

Apply at: www.bigsunathletics.com

Application deadline:

June 19, 2019

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOUNDED BY GM

50 @ $25,000

Plan to enroll in a specified course of study that emphasis on Engineering, Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs of study.

Application can be found at:https://scholarmintle.com/buick-achievers-scholarship-program/#comments

Application must be received by:February 27, 2019

CARVER-HILL MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

TBD

Carver=Hill Museum is the only museum in Okaloosa County that empohasizes Black History. The museum inspires hope and pride in the lives of all African Americans.Eligibility- A high school senior- Resident of Okaloosa County- Maintain a 2.0-4.0 GPA

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:May 1, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

CIRKLED IN SCHOLARSHIPSSENIOR THRU FRESHMEN

$2,500

Tell us who you’d want to live forever!

Application can be found at:www.cirkledin.com

Application deadline:RecurringMarch 31, 2019

COAST GUARD FOOD SERVICE SPECIALISTS

TBD

For students interested in culinary careers, the Coast Guard is offering world-class training and promising careers as Food Service Specialists. ACE accredited training.

www.GoCoastGuard.com Search: food service specialists

THE LAW OFFICE OF COHEN& JAFFE, LLP SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000

Cohen & Jaffe, LLP scholarship program is designed to help students who value education as a vital foundation for creating fulfilling careers

- US citizen or legal permanent US residents- Accepted to an institution of higher learning- employees of the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, Llp, Consultwebs.com, Inc., their boards of directors and immediate family members are not eligible

Application can be found at:www.cohenjaffe.com/college-scholarship

Application deadline:April 5, 2019

DAEDALIANS FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPS

TBD

The Daedalian Foundation’s main purpose is to inspire young Americans to pursue careers as military aviators- pursue a career as a military aviators- demonstrate moral character andpatriotism- physical condition and aptitude for flight- financial need

Application can be found at:https://daedalians.org/programs/scholarships/

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

JEFFREY SCOTT DAVEY SCHOLARSHIP 

$ 1,500

JEFFREY Scott Davey Scholarship will be given to a graduating high schoolsenior student who has demonstrated academic excellence with artistic talent, and who wishes to attend a two-year or four-year college. 

Pick up application in Guidance.

Application deadline: February 28, 2019

B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

1,000

-Tell where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are-Write an essay of less than 1000 words describing the three characteristics of leadership you value mos. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual

Applications are available at:

Application deadline:May 24, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA 

$1,000

To assist Okaloosa County students at college entry in achieving educational goals and to foster democratic ideals and the importance of the political process-2.5 or higher grade point average-financial need-Political Science or related field (preferred)-Okaloosa County resident and U.S. citizen-no disciplinary problems-registered democrat with copy of voter’s registration form (pre-registered, if under 18)

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

DESTIN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

$2,500

- Live in the Destin Rotary Club area.- Be recipients of any other full scholarship-application- Accepted for admission to an accredited college, university or vocational institutions- Must not be dependents of a Rotarian or employees of Rotary- 2.5 GPA minimum

Application can be found at:https://destinrotary.com/scholarship-fund/

Application deadline:May 5, 2019

DESTIN WATER USERS

$1500

The Destin Water Users, Inc. has established a scholarship fund to provide an educational resource for eligible students to draw upon while pursuing a scholastic discipline which will lead to an undergraduate collegiate degree. A major in a program in the fields of ecology, environmental protection, water management and related scientific and engineering endeavors will be given added weight. Further, should a grantee pursue a scholastic program leading to a degree as above described, an award of Two Thousand dollars ($2000) may be made for each of the remaining two academic years.

See Guidance for application.

Application Deadline:March 15, 2019

DOODLE 4 GOOGLESENIOR THRU SOPHOMORE

$30,000

Students can work with any materials they want, but all doodles must beentered using the entry form.

Write an artist statement to tell us a bit more about what you have drawn and how it represents something that inspires you.

Application can be found at:https://doodles.google.com

Application deadline:March 18, 2019

EGLIN SPOUSES’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

-Graduating high school seniors who are dependents of active military assigned to Eglin AFB or graduating high school seniors from local high

Application MUST be postmarked by Friday,

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

Amount TBA

schools whose military sponsor is one of the following: Retired military; Divorced; assigned remote tour; MIA/POW/deceased; Reassigned from Eglin AFB and the applicant remained behind to graduate.

-Students who are awarded any four-year military academy scholarship, other four year scholarships that include room and board, will not be eligible to receive this scholarship.

-Applicant can only receive one scholarship from any OSC/OWC;-2.9 or higher GPA (weighted)

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

March 1, 2019

ELECTRONIC SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

$500 to $2,500

High school seniors who are children of active duty first responders.

Application can be found at:http://www.esaweb.org/?page=youthscholarship

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

EMERALD COAST CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ECC ITEA) SCHOLARSHIPS

3 @ $1,000

The Emerald Coast Chapter charter is to further interest in science and engineering.

- Academic achievement- leadership- extracurricular and community activities- interest in STEM

Application can be found at:http://www.itea.org/emerald-coast-chapter-scholarships.html

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

EMERALD COAST PUBLIC RELATIONS FOUNDATION

2 @ $1,000

Seniors pursuing a degree in the areas of public relations, communication, marketing, or journalism

-Reside in Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa counties-GPA of 3.5 or higher-US citizenship

Application can be found at:www.ecpro.org

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

ESA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$2,500 TO $7,500

Essay: “What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community.” (500-1000 words)

http://esaweb.org/ysapplyfl

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

FASFEPA VIVIAN SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP

$1,500

The Florida Association of State and Federal Education Program administrators (FASFEPA)

- Financial need- Must include a publishable picture with the applications

Application is due in Guidance by:February 28, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

Application can be picked up in Guidance

FEEA SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000 TO $5,000

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund is for students of or legaldependents of full or part-time permanent federal civilian or postal employees- 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA

Application can be found at: https://goo.gl/sBf9k9

Application deadline:March 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm EDT

FIDM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

8 @ $31,500

Students interested in the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Social Media, and Entertainment

Application can be found at:bit.ly/FIDMscholarship

Application deadline:March 29, 2019

FLORIDAASSOCIATION OF REALTORSESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

 

Several awards with a varied amount.

This contest is open only to high school seniors who reside in the state ofFlorida and plan to continue their education at a college, university, technical school, or some other institution of higher learning and considering majoring in a real estate curriculum/major. Children of active licensed real estate practitioners ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for contest entry, nor are children whose parents or guardians are employed by any local Realtor board/associations or by the Florida Association of Realtors.Requirements for application

Application available at: http://www.floridarealtors.org/AboutFar/Scholarships/

Application deadline:March 4, 2019

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS 

2 @ $1,000 ea

Two $1,000 scholarships. Seniors who demonstrate exemplary citizenship, academic performance, and school and community involvement are eligible. Must complete application, write personal statement, and provide three letters of recommendation, transcript, SRO's signature, and if under 18, Attestation and Disclaimer form.

Application can be found at:https://fasro.net/doc/fasro/scholarship-application.pdf

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

FLORIDA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION 2018 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

$250

Application requires a 250-500 word easy answering:“What would your ideal school counseling program look like? How would you want your school counselor to help you and your peers?”

Application can be found at:http://bit.ly/FSCA19StuSch

Application deadline:April 1, 2019 by 5 pm

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITYSERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAMS

The Service Scholar Program recognizes select incoming students with anoutstanding record of community service and leadership, and who want to continue that commitment at FSU.- participation in a service-learning academic curriculum

Application due by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 22, 2018

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

$3,000 per yearApplication can be found at:http://www.thecenter.fsu.edu/recognition/service-scholars

FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY CHORUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2 @ $ 1,000

The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus will award two scholarships to seniors from Okaloosa or Santa Rosa County who plan to continue with his/her music studies at the college level during a single college year.Application can be found at:

www.fwbcc.org/Scholarship

Application deadline:March 22, 2019

FOSTER CARE TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS

$2,500 TO $5,000

Seniors are eligible if they have been in public or private foster care for 12 consecutive months prior to and including 18th birthday; or have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after 16th birthday; or have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday andnot subsequently adopted; and have been accepted into or expect to be accepted to an accredited, Pell eligible college or other post-secondary school.Awards based on merit and need.

Application can be found at:http://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/

Application deadline:March 31, 2019

FOUR STAR LEADERSHIP WIT GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS SCHOLARSHIPS

$2,000 TO $5,000

Four Star Leadership is a world-class summer leadership program allowing 70 top high school students to have face-to-face experiences with inspirational leaders. Four Star Leadership 2019 will be held July 14-10 in Oklahoma City.

Application can be found at:FourStarLeader.com

FRAME MY FUTURE 2019 CONTEST – PRESENTED BY CHURCH HILL CLASSICS

$500 TO $5,000

How do you envision your future? Whether through poetry, photography, ink, collage, painting, mixed media, or graphic design work.Submit an original creation expressing what YOU hope to achieve in yourpersonal and professional life after college.

Application can be found at:https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship.aspz

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

GALLERY COLLECTION CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIPSFRESHMEN THRU SENIORS

TBD

Submit an original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of agreeting card.

Application can be found at:https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

GENERATION GOOGLE Intend to be enrolled at a university in a computer science, computer Application deadline:

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

SCHOLARSHIPS

$10,000

engineering, software engineering or related area - Be able to demonstrate an interest in and motivation for studying computer sciencesApplication can be found:https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/

March 18, 2019

GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

$500

Planning on attending a post-secondary institution in the US or Canada - submit a short story- GPA of 2.5 or greater

Application can be found at:https://studentscholarships.org

Application deadline:June 15, 2019

GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA FLORIDAFOUNDATION 

5 @ 2,000

TO Promote, enhance and encourage the studies of Italian heritage and culture.- Italian descent- min. GPA of 3.0 (un-weighted)

- min. SAT of 1100 or ACT Composite score of 23

Application can be found at: www.osiaflorida.org

Application must be postmarked no later than:March 15, 2019

HUGH HARRIS SCHOLARSHIPNDIA GULF COAST CHAPTER

TBD

Hubert D. Harris Memorial Scholarship is based on interest in engineering, physical sciences, or other related technical fields as well as leadership, personal character, scholastic achievement, and aptitude.

Application can be found at:www.ndiagulfcoast.com

Application deadline:March 15, 2019

TAYLOR HAUGENSCHOLARSHIP 

$1,500

Eligibility Requirements:Nominee must:-Be a senior at an Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa County High School;-Be an athlete who has participated in a high school sport as defined by the FHSAA;-Must have a 3.5 or higher un-weighted or 4.0 or higher weighted GPA;-Be an active participant in community service;-Be planning to attend a four-year accredited college/university.Nominee may not be a family member of a Taylor Haugen Foundation executive committee member nor any of its scholarship judges. Due to NCAA eligibility, recipients of NCAA full athletic scholarships are not eligible for this scholarship.

Application available on the NHS website or at the foundation website:www.taylorhaugen.org/scholarship.

Application must be received by the Foundation byFebruary 24, 2019

US HEARING SOLUTIONS HEAR YOUR FUTURE

HEAR Your Future Scholarship is for an individual who is directly impacted by hearing loss (yourself, parent, sibling, etc.)

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

SCHOLARSHIPS

$500

- 2.5 GPA or higher

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

MICHELLE W. HILL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000

All scholarship applicants must be a graduating high school senior residing in Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa or Walton counties in Florida. Seniors must have a 3.0 GPA. The most critical factor determining the winners is based on the applicant’s description in their 500 word essay ofhow they have achieved a balance between Academics, Community Service, and have promoted diversity in their environment.

Application can be downloaded at: www.eteamz.com/michelehillraiderrun

Application deadline:March 22, 2019

HURLBURT CHIEF’S GROUP SCHOLARSHIP 

$500

Our group provides one or more $500.00 scholarship(s) to the sons and daughters of active duty, retired or deceased enlisted members. Students must be a graduating senior from any high school in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton or Escambia County.

Application can be found at:http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/chief-master-sergeants-of-the-air-force-scholarships.php

Application must be postmarked byMarch 31, 2019

HURLBURT SPOUSES’ CLUB MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 

$1,000 to $5,000

The applicant must be a dependent of any Hurlburt Field military member: active duty, retired, deceased, or a remote military member currently on an unaccompanied tour. If retired, deceased, or remote the member's last duty station must have been Hurlburt Field;

-The applicant must have a valid military identification card and must be enrolled in DEERS;

-The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA;

-A principal, counselor, or teacher must recommend applicant;

-The applicant may not be a family member of the HSC Scholarship Committee nor of any of the judges.

The application is available at:

 www.HurlburtSpousesClub.com .

Application deadline:March 15, 2019

HURLBURT SPOUSES’ CLUBTURNAROUND SCHOLARSHIP

-Student must have made a significant improvement in their academic career;

-The applicant must be a dependent of any Hurlburt Field military

Application Deadline:March 15, 2019.

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

 

TBA

member: active duty, retired, deceased, or a remote military member currently on an unaccompanied tour. If retired, deceased, or remote the member's last duty station must have been Hurlburt Field;

-The applicant must have a valid military identification card and must be enrolled in DEERS;

-The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA;

-A principal, counselor, or teacher must recommend applicant;

-The applicant may not be a family member of the HSC Scholarship Committee nor of any of the judges.

The application is available at: 

www.HurlburtSpousesClub.com.

ITEA EMERALD COAST CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

3 @ $1,000

To further interest in science and engineering-Academic achievement and Leadership-Extracurricular activities-community service

Applications can be picked up in Guidance or found at:http://www.itea.org/regions/emerald-coast-chapter/

Application deadline: March 1, 2019

JASNA ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS

$250 to $1,000

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey.

Application can be found at:http://www.jasna.org/programs/essay-contest/

Application deadline:June 3, 2019

JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CHILDREN OF UPS EMPLOYEES OR RETIREES WHO LIVE IN FLORIDA 

 

TBA

The Johnson Scholarship is offering aid to Children of UPS Employees or Employees or Retirees who live in Florida.Questions should be directed to Scholarship Management Services

Download application at:

www.j sf.bz

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING ONE OF THE TWELVE STATE UNIVERSITIES

TBA

The Johnson Scholarship is offering aid to students with disabilities who will be attending one of the twelve State Universities. Questions about the Johnson Scholarship Foundation program should be directed to the appropriate university campus contact listed on the last page of the application.

Application can be downloaded at:

Application deadline:April 15, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

www. jsf.bz

KFC REACH EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF KFC 

$2,000 - $2,500

KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for outstanding seniors who are active employees at participating restaurants. Graduating high school seniors must:

-GPA of 2.5 or higher;

The application is available online at:

www.kfcfoundation.org

Application deadline:March 28, 2019

KIWANIS CLUB OF DESTINPETER BECZKIEWICZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

$8,000

“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.”- Resident of Okaloosa County, FL- Pursuing a degree and career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math- minimum cumulative unweighed GPA of 3.0

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:April 5, 2019

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL NICEVILLE/VALPARAISO SCHOLARSHIPS 

TBD

Students who have demonstrated excellence in their academic and otherpursuits, high moral standards, and unselfish service to others.

-resident of Niceville or Valparaiso, FL- 3.0 GPA or higher

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:April 31, 2019

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSCHRIST OUR REDEEMER COUNCIL NO. 13527

$500 to $1,500

The Christ Our Redeemer Knights of Columbus Council 13527 will award the scholarships to students who have been selected for admission to an accredited junior college, college or university and plan to enroll in the fall of 2015. In order to qualify, the scholarship recipients must be classified as full time students by their chosen institutions. Selection is based on academic performance, community/church service, potential for future academic achievement and overall citizenship.

Pick up an application in Guidance.

Application must be received by April 13, 2019.

KNIGHTS OF COULUMBUS FATHER HOWARD J. LESCH COUNSIL NO. 7667

4 @ $1,500

The Father Howard J. Lesch Knights of Columbus Council No. 7667 is pleased to announce its twenty seventh annual scholarship awards competition. Our hope is that these awards help to recognize our deserving local students and assist them financially in their academic pursuits. This competition is open to all Niceville High School, Rocky Bayou Christian and Northwest Florida Collegiate High School graduating seniors, zoned to attend Niceville High School, who will be continuing their education in the Fall, as well as graduating seniors of our active

Application must be received byApril 22, 2019.

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

council members. One of the scholarships is reserved for a Catholic student. The selection criteria for the scholarships are based on a combination of academic performance, potential for future academic achievement, overall citizenship and service to our community.

Pick up an application in Guidance.

LIFT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIPS

$500

Write an essay on: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling.

Application can be found at:https://studentscholarships.org

Application deadline:June 30, 2019

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. 

TBA

The foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines in their pursuit of higher education. Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be the son or daughter of one of the following:

- Active Duty or Reserve US. Marine who has served at least 90 days;

- Veteran US. Marine who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, was wounded, or was killed while serving in the US. Marine Corps;

- Active Duty or Reserve US. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with a US. Marine Unit;

- Veteran US. Navy Corpsman who has served with a US. Marine unit andhas received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, was wounded, or was killed in the US. Navy.

- Applicant Criteria:

- Planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or vocational/technical institution in the upcoming academic year;

- A maximum family adjusted gross income for the 2011 tax year that does not exceed $93,000. Non-taxable allowances are not included in determining adjusted gross income;

- A GPA of at least 2.0;

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

- Must be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree or technical certificate.

www.mcsf.org/

MICROSOFT DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIPS

$5,000

Senior with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability- Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computerinformation systems, law business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).- Demonstrate a passion for technology- Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community- GPA of 2.0of higher- financial need

Application can be found at:https://www.microsoft.com

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

MORRIS, KING & HODGE DRIVER SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP

1st $2,0002nd $1,2003rd $1,000

Essay scholarship to spread the message about the dangers of texting and driving.

Application can be found at:https://www.mkhlawyers.com/scholarship/

Application deadline:April 12, 2019

NICEVILLE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED SCHOLARSHIPSFEMALES$1,000

The NRWF scholarship will be awarded to a registered Republican Female who has been accepted to a college of her choice.-Must have maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average in high school-May not be a family member of the NRWF Scholarship Committee

Application can be picked up in Guidance

Application deadline:April 11, 2019

NICEVILLE-VALPARAISO ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP (RYLA) AWARDSPRING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPSOPHOMORES

RYLA is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Eachspring, April 25-28, 10th graders chosen for their past service and leadership potential are awarded an all-expense paid camp to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice.- Current 10th graders only- A student who is on the cusp of taking charge but needs jual a little boost.- “C”, “B”, and “A” students

Application can be picked up in Guidance or found at:www.adventuresunlimited.com

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

OKALOOSA COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000

Student of a child or a grandchild of a preson who has been a member ofOkaloosa Count Farm Bureau for the last three (3) years.

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application deadline:March 31, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

PANHANDLE CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES

$500

The scholarship will be given to a student who plans to have a career in Agriculture, agribusiness, Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine or a related field.

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application must be received by April 1, 2019

PATIENT ADVOCATEFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

$3,00

The scholarship program is for those who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer, a chronic, or life threatening debilitating disease.Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA

Application can be found at:www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/apply-for-a-scholarship

Application deadline:February 23, 2019

P.E.O. CHAPTER DH-FL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS$1,000

Graduating high school senior women which must be used in the academic year following graduation.

- Must exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application must be post marked by:March, 15, 2019

PROVIDIAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

$500

Submit an origianl essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how medical equipment technology has changed the face of a college course and curriculum- maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application can be found at:https://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship

Application must be postmarked by:June 21, 2019

QUEST BRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAMS

Juniors

Full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford, Yale, Emory, Penn, and more- primarily A’s in the most challenging courses- rank in the top 5-10%- demonstrate strength in character- financial need

Application can be found at:www.questbridge.org

Application deadline:March 20, 2019

AYN RAND INSTITUTE ESSAY CONTESTANTHEM

Freshmen thru Senior

1ST Prize - $2,0003 2nd prizes - $2505 3rd prizes - $100

-Entrants must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade.

-Essay of no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200 words in length-Typewritten and double-spaced.

-A cover sheet containing specific information must be attached to the essay and the completed essay mailed to the institute.Essay based on the novel Anthem.

Application deadline:April 25, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

50 Finalist Prizes - $25 Note: for complete entry directions you may log onto the web site at:http://www.aynrand.org/contests

AYN RAND INSTITUTE ESSAY CONTESTFOUNTAINHEAD

Juniors and Seniors

1ST Prize - $10,0003 2nd prizes - $2,5005 3rd prizes - $50050 Finalist Prizes - $50

-Entrants must be in the 11th or 12th grade.

-Essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length-typewritten and double-spaced.

-A cover sheet containing specific information must be attached to the essay and the completed essay mailed to the institute.Essay based on the novel The Fountainhead.

Note: for complete entry directions you may log onto the web site at:http://www.aynrand.org/contests

Essay must be postmarkedbyApril 25, 2019

ROSEN & OHR LAW ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000

Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This could have a car crash, a slip-and fall accident, a work related injury, or any other serious accident.

Application can be found at www.rosenohrlaw.com/scholarship

Application deadline:July 20, 2019

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS 

SOPHOMORES

All expense paid scholarship to attend a leadership camp. The Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club sponsors 4 students each year and the Mid-Bay Rotary Club sponsors at least one student every year.

Pick up applications in Guidance.

Application deadline:March 1, 2019

SAE ENGINEERING

$6,000

Applicant Must:-Be a high school senior at the date of application-Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science- Be a citizen of the US at the time of application-Meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.

To apply, go to: www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/age/age-30/bmw-sae-engineering scholarship

Application due By March 15, 2019.

SCW DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP 

$ 2,500

Immigrant under the age of 25-Entered the United States before age 16

-Lived continuously in the country for at least five years

Application can be found at:

www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholrship/guidelines/

Application deadline:March 3, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

SEATON HALL UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE

1 @ $12,5001 @ $7,0008 @ $4,000

The United Nations has set 17 sustainable development goals to help end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. -Submit a 300-500 word statement that describes an innovative approach or idea you have for addressing one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Apply at:www.shu.edu/go/UNchallenge

Application deadline:March 3, 2019

SHELL OIL COMPANY TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

20 @$2,500

- Plan to enroll full-time in geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering- Be a member of an underrepresented minority group- May be eligible to apply to receive a four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually upon completion of the first year studies

Application can be found at:https://www.shell.us/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities-for-high-school-seniors.html

Application deadline:March 15, 2019

THE SOCIETY OF MILITARY ENGINEERS (SAME) EMERALD COAST POST SCHOLARSHIPS

2 @ $1,500

Planning on majoring in engineering or architecture related degree programs- Resident of Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton county- Demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Application can be found at:https://www.same.org

Application must be received by:March 29, 2019

SOUTHERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONWomen

Amount varies

If you are planning to attend Florida State University, University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College, Santa Fe Community College, or Florida Gulf Coast University (women only), you may be interested in a work-scholarship program that provides rent-free housing, teaches practical life skills, and introduces you to friends that can last a lifetime. -3.0 high school GPA.-demonstrate financial need.

Information and Applications are available at: www.southernscholarship.org.

The Foundation accepts applications year-round.Apply Early!

However, priority deadlinefor on-campus housing requests are:April 1st for Fall

SPIRIT OF ANNE FRANK SCHOLARSHIP

$5,000

The SAFA Scholarships are given annually to students who have proven themselves exception leaders in their communities, schools, or among peers. This leadership is demonstrated in their desire and drive to carry on Anne Frank’s legacy by combating intolerance and striving to create a better world.

Application can be found at:https://annefrankcenter.submittable.com/submit/129220/2019-spirit-of-anne-frank-award-scholarship

Application deadline:February 28, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

STUDENT -VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

1 @ $4,0002 @ $1,00010@ $500

The 2015 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/ junior college or career school.

Apply on-line at www.student-view.co

Application Deadline:April 22, 2019

SUENO YOSHIDA FOUNDATION

$1000

The Sueno Yoshida Foundation scholarship is for students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Applicants must submit required documents including an original artwork.

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application deadline: February 28, 2019

SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 

2 @ $500

SunTrust is on a mission to stamp out financial stressNo GPA or financial need requirements.

 Application can be found at:

www.suntrust.com/offtocollege

Application deadline:Every two weeks until May 13, 2019

SWE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS

$5,000

For women planning careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer sciences

Application can be found at:http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/scholarships

Application deadline:May 1, 2019

TROY UNIVERSITY

Varies

Troy has a number of scholarships available. If you have been accepted to Troy, you must set up a scholarship account. Then you need to apply for each scholarship independently.

Information can be found at:h ttps://troy.academicworks.com

Application deadlines are throughout the year.

TROY UNIVERSITY EMERALD COAST CHAPTER OF ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000

One or more high school students who are unconditionally admitted to Troy University- Actively participated in school activities and community programs

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

Application deadline:April 1, 2019

TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Amount TBA

Candidates must-pursue a career in the field of medicine, medical technology or in a medically related field.-have potential in earning an associate or bachelor degree.- have a GPA of 3.0 and achieve college entrance exam scores which gain acceptance to the college of choice or been accepted by the college of choice.-be a participant in community service.-show financial need.

Application must be delivered or mailed to Twin Cities Hospital byApril 13, 2019

NAME/AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY DUE

Application can be picked up in Guidance.

UNIGO SWEET AND SIMPLESCHOLARSHIPSENIOR THRU FRESHMEN

$1,500

Think back to a time when you received a special gift that seemed so unassuming yet made such a strong impact in your life and why it meant so much to you (250 words or less)

Application can be found at:www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship

Application deadline:February 28, 2019

VFW SCOUT OF THE YEAR 

Up to $ 5,000

Scouts who are registered, active members of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Application can be found at:

https://vfw-cdn.azureedge.net

Application deadline to your local VFW Post no later than March 1, 2019

1800 WHEELCHAIR SCHOLARSHIPS

$500

Submit a visual poemGPA of at least 3.0There are no requirements in terms of physical disability or ability

Application can be found at:www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship

Application deadline:May 1, 2019

Sites to look at:

www.Bigfuture.collegeboard.org

www. C appex.com

www.Collegescholarships.com

www.Collegexpress.com

www.Educationconnection.com

www.Fastweb.com

fun4emeraldcoastkids.com

www.imagine-america.org

https://Nurse.org/scholarships

http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/

www.scholarshipowl.com

www.Soup.com

www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

www.Studentscholarships.org

http://www.uncf.org

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

https://weirdscholarships.net

www.yescollege.com