Florida Scholarships for High School and College Students

The mission of the Florida State Elks Association C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship is to provide financial support for the educational needs of Florida high school seniors without which they would not be able to achieve their educational goals.The scholarship targets students who have a 2.30 - 3.59 unweighted GPA. These students have demonstrated leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship. Consideration is given to those students who have shouldered extra responsibility such as working throughout their high school careers to help provide support of siblings or family.Eligibility:To be eligible to apply for a scholarship award...

During the 2024 scholarship cycle, we awarded $1,257,470 and 174 scholarships to local high school students, undergraduate, graduate students and adult learners from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.Here is everything you need to know about our scholarships…for students, reviewers and donors (Opens PDF Document).Our scholarship application for the 2025 scholarship cycle is available November 1, 2024 – January 14, 2025. We are looking forward to awarding more students in May of 2025.Please begin gathering the items needed and indicated below for your application.Fill out our online main application.Get your most up-to-date transcript — official or unofficial.Obtain a letter...

Established in 2019, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Florida Chapter Career Discovery Scholarship is awarded to students currently enrolled in an LAAB-accredited landscape architecture program at a university in the state of Florida. Eligible students are either:Undergraduate students in their first 3 years, orMaster's students seeking a first professional degree in landscape architecture (cannot hold an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture)Candidates should exemplify the ideals of landscape architecture in scholarship, service, and ethics and show promise in the fields of landscape architectural design or research. Candidates are evaluated based on their commitment to the profession of landscape architecture,...

Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund is committed to support Hispanic/Latino students in Central Florida to successfully complete their higher education college career. By providing scholarship funds and addressing gaps in student support, networking, and professional development, the scholarship fund will achieve its overarching goal of ensuring that Central Florida Hispanic/Latino students successfully complete their undergraduate studies.Eligibility guidelinesTo qualify for the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship, you must:Be of Hispanic HeritageHave a minimum overall unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students and undergraduate studentsPlan to pursue a bachelor’s degree and enroll full-time (12 credit hours) in one of...

Early in our nation’s history, when illiteracy was the norm and the people were mostly agrarian laborers, there were no public institutions dedicated to improving the education of people and providing a solid future for coming generations. Freemasonry led the way during those ages in developing a competent working class capable of independent thought and action. Masons of previous generations worked tirelessly to establish new schools, and to enhance public knowledge and educational opportunities. One such example is Brother Benjamin Franklin and the University of Pennsylvania.We, as Masons, elect to assist those engaged in this process of attaining knowledge to...

For Fall Semester: August 1st - APPLICATION OPENS MAY 12THFor Spring Semester: December 2nd - APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER 1STBefore you continue to the "Apply Now" link online, please read the statements below to be sure that you qualify.  If you cannot say yes to each, then you will not qualify for the MTES and you should not continue with the application.  If you have questions about these statements, please contact your Primary Contact.I am a resident of the State of Florida.I am a member of one of the following racial groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan...

The Martin County Fair Association, Inc. has provided scholarships for high school students of Martin County continuously, since 1985. The Fair Association has helped many high school students of Martin County continue their higher education goals post-high school.SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONSOpen to ALL high school seniors of Martin County, provided:The applicant must have participated in at least two previous Martin County Fairs. Participation could be through exhibits of schools, scouts, church exhibits, talent shows, police cadets, firefighter explorers, 4-H, FFA, Miss Martin County Fair Pageant, arts & crafts, volunteering, or other documented participation in the fair.The applicant must have been a Martin...

As a personal injury firm, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of fast and reckless driving. While Hollywood and the media glorify high-speed chases and powerful cars, we know that, in reality, driving fast can lead to serious injuries, prison sentences, and even death.We want to encourage young people to think critically about the Hollywood perception of fast cars and promote safe driving practices. That’s why we’re inviting students to tap into their artistic side and create a poem, song, movie, graphic, cartoon, or essay demonstrating the downfalls of fast driving and/or highlighting the importance of safe driving.Our hope...

The Law Firm of Kevin A Moore is a workers’ compensation injury firm dedicated to helping injured individuals. We are committed to providing legal support and advocacy for our clients. Through this scholarship, we are proud to extend that same level of support to the entire family, including students. That is why we are pleased to introduce our Beyond the Challenges Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed at those who have faced the struggle of experiencing a job injury or have a loved one who has experienced a job injury.Facing the challenges of a job injury and recovery is far from...

The National Horticulture Foundation’s scholarship programs continues to establish pathways for qualified students in need of financial support to gain experience and expertise, earn post-high school degrees and become active members and leaders in the horticulture or related segments such are landscape professionals, arborists, landscape architecture, research.​Scholarships are available through the National Horticulture Foundation on an annual basis. Deadline for all applications is  January 15.  A 2.5 (C) or above grade point average is required of all applicants. Award recipients are eligible to reapply for scholarship annually.  Choose which scholarship below fits you best.  Only one application per person will...

Columba Bush’s passion is the arts. As First Lady of Florida, she visited classrooms throughout the state, experiencing first-hand the incredible influence of the arts on the lives of students. She especially enjoyed meeting high school students and learning more about their dreams and desired career paths. So, with the support of Governor Bush and many fellow arts advocates, she started Arts for Life! in 1999 to help high school seniors pursue their dreams in the arts after graduation.Since then, Arts for Life! has awarded more than 650 scholarships to help Florida students pursue their artistic dreams. Many past scholarship...

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...