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...

Each year the College of Business Scholarship Committee awards a number of scholarships to upper-division business majors (rising juniors and seniors). Awards are made on an academic year basis covering both the fall and spring semesters. To be eligible for an award, you must be an upper-division business major at the end of the spring semester in which application is made and a full-time student during the entire award period.Based on a single application, applicants are considered for all applicable awards. Scholarship awards are distributed in two equal installments, one at the beginning of the fall semester and one at...

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...

The American Legion, Department of Florida offers many scholarship opportunities for High School Students, which are focused on Veteran and Military influences.General Scholarship1st Place  $2,5002nd Place  $1,5003rd Place $1,0004th – 7th Place  $500Eligibility:Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great-grandchild or an adopted child) of a veteran who meets one of the following requirements:Is a member in good standing of the American LegionIs a U.S. veteran who is eligible to be a member of The American LegionIs a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for membership in The American LegionStudent must be in his or her senior...

AWE offers scholarships to young women graduating from a Palm Beach County high school who choose to continue their college education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, or Palm Beach State College.SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSAll applicants must:Be a young woman graduating from a Palm Beach County high schoolHave a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPADocuments to be uploaded with your application:A recommendation letter from a high school teacher or guidance counselorThe first page of current high school transcriptAn acceptance letter from Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State CollegeComplete the Scholarship Application.Submit a 500...

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...

Equity and equal opportunity for women and girls are central to AAUW’s mission, both nationally and in our branch. Through our branch’s Charitable Foundation, we fund the Doris Karlik Local Scholarships for Palm Beach County women who will begin or are completing their undergraduate educations. We also sponsor a local student to attend AAUW’s annual National Conference of College Women Student Leaders, held in Maryland.Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. Next deadline is March 21, 2025. There is no fee to apply.Requirements:Resident of Palm Beach County, FL.US citizen, by birth or naturalization.Attending or planning to attend an accredited Florida college,...

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...