Florida Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Ortega Foundation established The Ortega Foundation Scholarship Program in honor of its founder Jose Antonio Ortega, Sr. Jose Antonio strongly believed in giving academically accomplished individuals the opportunity to pursue a college education. Scholarships are awarded to Miami-Dade County high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or above.EligibilityIn order to qualify, applicants must:Be a resident of Miami-Dade CountyBe a high school senior graduating in Spring 2025Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5Selection CriteriaA Scholarship Advisory Committee will review and rate the applications and make final decisions on scholarship awards. The following criteria will be considered in evaluating applicants:Academic...

College prices are rising out of control, leaving many talented, passionate students unable to afford their desired degrees.Struggling to finance a college education can make many career fields inaccessible, particularly those such as engineering which require specialized knowledge to enter. Students should be encouraged to go after their dreams and reach their full potential and aided in any way possible in this pursuit.This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.Any Christian high school senior or undergraduate student in Florida pursuing engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply...

The José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a need-based merit scholarship that provides financial assistance to eligible students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions.Initial Eligibility RequirementsApplicants applying for the 2025-26 academic year must:Submit a completed, error-free Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by April 1, 2025 (available October 1, 2024). Applicants will be ranked by their application submission date, if necessary.Be of Spanish culture, born in or having a natural parent who was born in either Mexico or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race. Students of the...

The Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship, established by the Epstein family, serves as a tribute to the life of an exceptional young man, tragically lost in a car accident. This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming life’s challenges.Scholarship CriteriaThe Future Lawyers Scholarship established by DRRT, an international law firm, will provide first-year law students with financial assistance as they explore their interest in pursuing a law degree. The recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship for three years of law studies with an opportunity to intern and attend events at DRRT. To qualify...

The Aronovitz Family partnered with The Miami Foundation to honor the memory of the late Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz. Judge Aronovitz stood as an example for the community, excelling in his chosen profession and always thinking of those less fortunate than himself. Scholarships are awarded to Miami-Dade County minority students planning to continue their education through the university level and pursue a career related to the legal field or social justice issues.Submission + DeadlineApplicants must apply through The Miami Foundation’s scholarship portal. To access the online portal, go to scholarships.miamifoundation.org, click on ‘scholarship portal’ on the right-hand side of the screen...

Broward Education Foundation raises money to provide scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from Broward County Public Schools to help them realize their dreams of attending college. Generously funded by donors and with support from Broward Advisors for Continuing Education (BRACE), qualifying Broward County students can receive scholarships to attend a community college, university or vocational school.Since its creation, Broward Education Foundation’s Scholarship Fund has provided more than 5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, valued at more than $13M.Who Can ApplyStudent selection is based on unmet financial need and additional criteria when specified. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who...

The American Legion, Department of Florida offers many scholarship opportunities for High School and College Students, which are focused on Veteran and Military influences.Nursing SchoolA candidate must be:A U.S. Citizen or permanent Florida residentA student in an accredited Florida Nursing School/ProgramAwardsFirst Place:  One scholarship award of $2,750.00Eligibility:A U.S. Citizen or permanent Florida residentEntering their second year of study in an accredited Florida nursing schoolNomination Packet must include:A nomination letter from the nursing school’s dean or the dean’s designate discussing the nominee’s:Leadership abilitiesExcellent academic achievement through the first year of nursing schoolAwards and honors, special research projects, and extracurricular activities, especially...

Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic is proud to provide scholarships that reflect the organization’s belief in the development of character through service and high academic achievement. The scholarship offers educational support for those with strong academic track records and a desire to help others. The award is $1,500.TO BE ELIGIBLE, APPLICANTS MUST:Be a female resident of Broward County for two (2) years prior to submitting an applicationBe a graduating high school senior at a Broward County high schoolBe a U.S. citizenHave a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scaleHave an SAT Score of 1200 or higher on...

The Give Kids a Chance Scholarship was established by Brian McDonough, Esq. to support children of lower-income families. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors desiring to continue their education but need additional financial assistance to do so. Recipients are eligible for additional awards given they maintain full-time status and meet academic requirements.These guidelines provide important details on attachments that must be submitted online with your application. The Foundation will not accept any late applications. No exceptions. Documents cannot be emailed or faxed to the Foundation. If an application is missing information, our office will not inform the applicant nor...

Purpose: To provide a scholarship to a graduating high school senior or to a student attending an accredited university, college or community college, undergraduate or graduate school program who is interested in pursuing a career in public assembly facility management and/or related field. To be a viable candidate your studies should include: Food & Beverage, Audio-Visual, Sports Management, Hospitality, or Engineering, etc.ELIGIBILITYStudents attending any accredited university, college, or community college within the state of Florida (or to students who are residents of Florida and enrolled in any accredited university, college, or community college in a state other than Florida), including...

The Calvin Dawson Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of the founder and first Executive Director of the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida, now known as the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida. Calvin Dawson was a passionate advocate for the rights of individuals with bleeding disorders, dedicating his life to serving these individuals and their families.Mission StatementOur mission is to improve the quality of life for people with bleeding disorders and their families through education, information and referral services, advocacy, and research.Amount: The number and amount of scholarships variesCandidate: Florida residents with bleeding disorders attending a college, university...

College of Central Florida is offering 60 $1,000 merit scholarships to Levy County students graduating in May to attend CF.Scholarships awarded include $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. The scholarships are made available by funds raised for the Promise for the Future Campaign, aimed at building and enrolling students in the first permanent higher education facility in Levy County.To qualify for the Levy Promise scholarship, students must:Be a recent graduate from a Levy County high school or the Levy Campus GED programHave a high school GPA of 2.0 or higherEnroll at CF for the upcoming...