January 2011 Scholarship Bulletin

University of South Florida Honors College
Amount $4000 ($500.00 per semester)
Deadline:Not Stated
Criteria:
• Senior
• 3.7 GPA or higher
• Planning to attend the Honors College at USF
• 1250 (math/verbal) SAT/29 ACT or higher
• Students who do not meet the requirements but have extraordinary life experiences might be admitted to the program at the discretion of the program director. You can contact the director to discuss options
• For more information and application go to www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors

NROTC Scholarship Program
Full tuition, books, fees and other financial benefits
Deaadline Not Stated
Criteria:
• U.S. Citizen
• Between the ages of 17 and 23
• High school graduation or equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year of entrance into four year NROTC scholarship program
• Physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards
• Students need to apply for and gain admission to NROTC colleges
• SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math or ACT 21 Math, 22 English. If you do not meet the test scores but are in the top 10% of your class you still qualify
• Students will receive a $250 per month allowance
• For more information or to start your NROTC application go to: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

Collegiate Living Organization at UF
Low cost room and board
Deadline:Not stated
Criteria
• Senior planning to attending UF
• Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students planning to attend the University of Florida
• It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which can be found on campus for about half the price
• Students are required to keep up the facility and govern themselves
• Application is available online at http://www.cloliving.org

Miami Dade College- Kendall Summer Scholarship
(Early Start) In-state tuition coverage for up to 5 credits (prep or college credits) plus $50 towards the cost of books and mentoring throughout the summer Not stated. Space is limited, apply soon
• Senior
• Planning to attend Miami-Dade Kendall in the summer term. Participation requires attending classes only two or three mornings per week
• For application please contact Sue Giorgi at dgiorgi@mdc.edu or (305) 237-2582 or (305) 237-0742

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 Deadlines vary, some are early January
• Must be a graduating senior
• Have plans to enroll full time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands in the up coming academic year
• All majors are eligible for awards
• Over 4,000 awarded each year
• Applications available on line at
• http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72

2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
From $1000-$10,000 01/12/11
• Senior
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as; starting your own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship or through other activities
• An officially established business is not a requirement
• For an application and additional information visit website at: www.NFIB.com/YEA

Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing scholarship to FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU There is no deadline for submission; however students are encouraged to submit completed applications as early as possible.
• Awards qualifying students with housing scholarships to FSU, UF, FAMU,FGCU
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need
• Students do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities
• The entire cost of the student averages $950.00 per semester
• Applications available online at: www.southernscholarship.org
The Florida State University’s Service Scholars Program
(12) $2,400 annually 01/14/11
• High school senior who is applying & admissible to FSU
• Possesses a distinguished record of service along with a desire to continue to learn through service oriented projects at FSU
• Completed application packet
• Resume of awards, honors, accomplishments etc…
• Two letters of recommendation
• Application available online at: http://thecenter.fsu.edu/students.html

Stetson UniversityJ. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, housing, meals and books
Deadine 01/22/11
• Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA
• Nomination required
• Must be in the top 5% of the class
• ACT score of at least 30 or a combined SAT reading and math 1350
• Must also be a well rounded, creative, active participant in sports or fitness activities
• Must also have strong co-curricular and community service activities
• www.edmunds-scholarship.org
Ford Salute to Education
(80) $1,000 for Miami Dade County
Deadline:01/26/11
• Senior
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Miami-Dade or Broward County public or private High School.
• Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and graduate in 2011.
• Students must be a citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. issued social security number
• Scholarship applications will be judged based on the following criteria:
• Financial Need
• Community Involvement
• Academic Achievement
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Quality of Character
• Life Goals & Interests
• Obstacles Overcome
• Meaningful Objectives Achieved
• Students may apply for scholarships in only ONE of the following categories:
• ATHLETICS
• ARTS
- Foreign Language/Language Arts
- Performing and Visual Arts
• LEADERSHIP/SERVICE
• SCIENCES
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Natural Science
• Application available at www.stescholarships.org
Golden Drum Scholarship at FIU
$10,000 ($1,250 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years)
Deadline:01/31/11
• Senior
• Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
• Must be a US citizen or resident alien
• GPA of 3.5 or better
• Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
• Must have a resume highlighting your high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer
• This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum criteria
• Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas

Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Cash awards up to $1,000
Postmarked by 01/31/11
•Students currently enrolled in grades 9th-12th
•The candidate must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations in his or her school or community.
•To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different races by identifying students whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect in their school communities
•The supporter must be a teacher, community or religious leader or other adult not related to the candidate who knows about the candidate’s participation in the activity described in the application.
•All winners will be notified in writing in early April.
•For more information call 800-742-1036 or visit website at http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/

Congress-Bundestag Vocational Exchange Scholarship
Not stated 01/31/11
• Seniors who are taking vocational courses may have the opportunity to spend a year in Germany pursuing their vocational interests
• www.fldoe.org/workforce/programs/cp_bundestag.asp

FIU Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS)
$8,000($1,000 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years)
Deadline 01/31/11
• Senior
• Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
• Must be a US citizen or resident alien
• GPA of 3.2 or better
• Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
• Must have a resume highlighting your high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer
• This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum criteria
• Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas

Sam Walton and Other Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarships
(Various) Up to $3,000
Deadkine 01/31/11
• High school senior
• Academic achievement
• SAT/ACT scores
• Community involvement
• Resume of activities
• 2.5 GPA
• Financial need
• Planning to attend 2-year or 4-year institution
• Applications will be available beginning November 1st @ www.walmartstores.com
• Click”Community & Giving”, then “Walmart Foundation”, then “Education” & finally “Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs to learn more.

Bridges to the Future (Miami Dade College and the University of Miami)
Two years full tuition at Miami Dade Honors (separate application needed) and two years full tuition at UM if student meets the requirements to transfer
Early Admission Applications: Postmarked or received by 4:30 p.m. February 1st.
• Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to continue studies in biomedical science
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status
• Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two years (separate application needed), then planning to transfer to the University of Miami
• For application and future information please visit http://mdc.edu/honorscollege/enrichment_bridges.asp

Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship Program School of Visual Arts
Up to two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates who attend a college/university or vocational school full-time
A third scholarship will be awarded based on need
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• First time freshman seeking admission to a full-time undergraduate program for the fall 2011 with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Scholarship decisions are based on a review of the applicant’s creative and academic accomplishments
• http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4&sid1=288

John C. Pace, Jr. Scholars Award at the University of West Florida
$5,000 a year for four years for full-time entering freshmen who are Florida residents. Students are also awarded a stipend for a summer experience related to their major
Deadline is 02/01/11
• Senior
• Planning to attend University of West Florida
• Transcript
• ACT/SAT scores
• Leadership activities and community involvement
• Top 5% of the class at the end of the first semester of senior year
• For more information visit http://uwf.edu/admissions/scholarships.cfm or call 1-800-263-1074

Florida PTA/PTSA Annual Scholarship Award
$1,000 renewable for up to $4,000
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• Senior graduating from a Florida PTA/PTSA high school
• Be a U. S. Citizen and a current resident of Florida
• Have been a Florida resident for at least two years
• Be a member of the school’s PTA/PTSA
• GPA 3.0
• Transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• Submit SAT/ACT scores to the Florida PTA
• Planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a state or private educational institution within the state of Florida
• Essay
• Income verification (copy of parent/guardian’s recent Income Tax Return
• Application available at the CAP office

Florida PTA/PTSA Vocational/Technical Scholarship
$1,000
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• Senior graduating from a Florida PTA/PTSA high school
• Be a U. S. Citizen and a current resident of Florida
• Have been a Florida resident for at least two years
• Be a member of the school’s PTA/PTSA
• GPA 2.0
• Transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• Planning to enroll as a full-time student in a vocational/technical institution within the state of Florida
• Essay
• Income verification (copy of parent/guardian’s recent Income Tax Return
• Application available at the CAP office

Florida PTA/PTSA Fine Arts Visual, Literary Performing or Film Scholarship
$1,000
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• Senior graduating from a Florida PTA/PTSA high school
• Be a U. S. Citizen and a current resident of Florida
• Have been a Florida resident for at least two years
• Be a member of the school’s PTA/PTSA
• GPA 3.0
• Transcript
• Submit SAT/ACT scores to the Florida PTA
• Letters of recommendation
• Planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a fine arts program in a community college, or a state or private educational institution within the state of Florida
• Essay
• Income verification (copy of parent/guardian’s recent Income Tax Return
• Application available at the CAP

Florida PTA/PTSA Community/Junior College Scholarship
$1,000
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• Senior graduating from a Florida PTA/PTSA high school
• Be a U. S. Citizen and a current resident of Florida
• Have been a Florida resident for at least two years
• Be a member of the school’s PTA/PTSA
• GPA 2.5
• Transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• Submit SAT/ACT scores to the Florida PTA
• Planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a community or junior college or a state or private educational institution within the state of Florida
• Essay
• Income verification (copy of parent/guardian’s recent Income Tax Return
Application available at the CAP

Arts for Life Scholarship
(25) $1,000
Postmarked by 02/01/11
• Seniors who demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing
• Essay; “How the arts have positively influenced my life”
• A portfolio of your work
• Application must be mailed to Foundation for Excellence in Education: Arts for Life P.O. Box 536128, Orlando, FL 32853-6128
• For more information download the Arts for Life application or visit http://www.excelined.org/Pages/Programs/Arts_for_Life.aspx

The Blanco Foundation Scholarship
Varies. Student must apply for financial aid. The Blanco Foundation will supplement with the balance of tuition and books
Deadline is 02/01/11
• Seniors
• Scholarship provides assistance to students who plan to enter the nursing or education field
• Must be accepted to a two or four year institution
• Proven academic achievement
• Provide copy of SAT/ACT scores along with percentile ranking
• Active participation in the community and extra-curricular programs
• Application available at: http://theblancofoundation.org/scholarships.html
• Submit application to:
The Blanco Foundation
P.O. Box 10069
Newburgh, New York 12552-0069

Drew University (New Jersey)Rise Science Scholarship
Will receive up to full tuition in aid, with a minimum merit-based scholarship of $25,000
Deadline 02/01/11
• Must be accepted to Drew University and be planning to major in biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, computer science engineering, environmental studies, mathematics, neuroscience or physics
• www.drew.edu/cla/scholarships

KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Awards up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board
02/09/11
• Must have a 2.75 GPA or above
• Must enroll in a public college/university within your state of legal residence
• Must plan to pursue a bachelors degree
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need
• www.kfcscholars.org

American Meteorological Society (AMS) Scholarships
$1,500
02/11/11
• Senior
• Minority students (Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Black/African American) planning to pursue a career in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences
• Essay
• Letters of recommendation
• SAT/ACT scores
• http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html

National CO-OP Scholarship Program
(170) $6,000
02/15/11
• Must complete all admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2010-2011 year at one of the CO-OP universities listed below
• Johnson & Wales University
• Drexel University
• Kettering University
• Pace University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Toledo
• Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Essay required
• Application online at
http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm

Pepsico Scholarship Program
$500-$4,000
02/15/11
• Must be Hispanic
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Must be planning to enroll full time at an accredited college/university
• Must demonstrate financial need
• www.buildurdestiny.com

Florida Association of Educational Data Systems Fall 2011
Deadline is 02/15/11
• Requirements vary as per scholarship
• For application and more information go to: http://www.faeds.org/scholarships.cfm

The AXA Community Scholarship Programs Community Scholarships
(12) $2,000 in Miami this program launches in November
Deadline is 02/15/11
• High school senior planning to attend full time at a 2-year or 4-year college/university in the Fall ‘11
• Personal statement regarding an outstanding achievement in a non-academic activity or project. This may be a long term project in the school, community or student’s place of employment
• Resume of activities, awards, honors, and/or employment
• Transcript
• Applications and more information for both programs will become available in the fall of 2010. Keep checking back with http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html to be one of the 1st to apply!

Florida Engineering Society Scholarship
$20,000
Deadline is 02/15/11
• Senior
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
• GPA 3.5 unweighted
• SAT/ACT scores
• Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Transcript
• Official AP test scores sheet must be included with the application
• Application available at: http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm


ChairScholars Foundation’s Scholarship
Amounts vary and may be up to $6,000 per year to cover tuition, books, room, and board.
Deadline is 02/15/11
• High school senior or college freshman who is physically challenged but does not have to be in a wheelchair
• “B” high school average
• 300-500 word essay outlining student’s physical challenge & how it has affected the student and his/her goals
• Financial need (w/ copy of parents’ income tax)
• Resume of honors & awards
• Copies of SAT/ACT scores
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Community service
• Photo
• Application available online at: www.chairscholars.org/nationalprogram.html
• When visiting the online application, please be certain to select NATIONAL PROGRAMS and not FLORIDA PROGRAMS. Florida programs are only available for certain COUNTIES in the state and Miami-Dade is NOT ONE OF THEM.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
(2) one time $1,000 and (1) four year $4,000 scholarship
Received by 02/16/11
• Be a female of African American descent graduating from a Miami Dade County high school
• Have a GPA of 3.0 on the transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• Academic achievement, character, community service and financial need
• Submit a 4x6 headshot photograph
• Application available at www.dadecountyalumnaedst.com

2nd Annual Miami Dade County Council for the Social Studies Student of the Year Award $500.00
02/18/11
• Have taken at least 4 years of Social Studies
• Unofficial transcript
• One letter of recommendation from a Social Studies teacher
• 250 word essay
• Have at least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Must be active in a Social Studies organization at school and/or participate in community service that is Social Studies in nature
• Application available at the CAP-Office

Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc
(various) Up to $3,000
02/28/11
• 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. Dependents or descendants of individuals who primarily work in the operation and/or administration of this same law are eligible to receive scholarships.
• Seniors must have a 2.7 GPA to apply. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA per semester and have at least 12 credit hours per semester to remain eligible for funds
• Copy of most recent tax return of parent(s) and/or guardian. Copy of applicant’s most recent school transcript. Copy of applicant’s most recent tax
Return. If parents are divorced, copies of (1)divorce decree, (2) court order of
support and (3) property settlement agreement.
• Applications will NOT be processed if ANY of the above documents are missing.
• Applications available at www.440scholarship.org

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The American Chemical Society Scholars Program
03/01/11
• 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 will become available on Nov. 1st at www.acs.org Click “Education” then Students/High School and finally ACS Scholars Program.

Continental Societies, National Scholarship Application Awards
5 scholarships one in each of the four regions and one National recipient 03/01/11
• Senior
• Applied to and accepted to a four year college or university
• 500 word essay
• Letter of graduation
• Copy of college acceptance leter
• Transcript
• ACT/SAT scores
• Three letters of reference
• Application available at the CAP-Office

The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
$1,000
03/15/11
• Minority high school senior
• Proof of acceptance into a four year college/university
• Academic achievement
• Leadership
• U.S. citizen
• Financial need 900+ SAT/ 21+ ACT
• One (1) letter of recommendation
• Transcript
• Applications will become available online at www.jackierobinson.org beginning October 15th.
• Be certain to have SAT/ACT scores sent to the Jackie Robinson Foundation AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER FOR THESE TESTS. The codes are: SAT: 4248 - ACT: 6570

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships
Four scholarships for two males and tow females $5,000 each
04/01/11
• Senior
• Four scholarships for two males and tow females $5,000 each will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students
• Application available at: www.cgcs.org/Awards/ExxonMobil2011.pdf
Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes 05/13/11
• Random drawings will be held every two weeks from 10/29/2010 thru 5/13/2011
• No purchase or transaction necessary
• For more details go to www.offtocollege.info
United Negro College Fund’s (Various Scholarship Programs)
As early as Aug 26th and as late as May 14th – depending upon the program
• 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
• Applications available online through www.uncf.org
Jose Regueiro Scholarship
Complete Tuition cost of the program from the Associate of Arts or Science degree programs offered at FNC
06/01/11
• Senior
• Must attend Florida National College
• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Provide two testimonials from school, business, church and/or leaders in the community testifying to good moral character and reputation
• Submit an essay on “The importance of a college degree
• Demonstrate financial need
• Transcript
• Three letters of recommendation

Big Sun Scholarship
Various amounts from
$1,000- $15,000
06/23/11
• All student athletes are eligible to apply, regardless of the sport you are participating in
• Visit the website to learn more
• www.bigsunathletics.com