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For help applying for scholarships please go to the following site:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
Please contact Mr. Sizemore for specific information regarding the following scholarship opportunities.
Abbott & Fenner
Applicant must write an essay 500-1000 words about "What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?"
Awards $1000.
Deadline: June 9
Visit www.abbottandfenner.com for details.
American Legion Department of Florida
Several scholarship opportunities.
Awards $250-$2500.
Deadline: Varies with different scholarships.
Click here for details.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Seeks students who are active in the community, led a project that benefits others, and overcame personal challenges.
Awards $10,000-$25,000.
Deadline: December 15.
Visit www.axa-achievement.com for details.
Big Sun Scholarship
Seeks student-athletes.
Awards $500.
Deadline: June 24.
Visit www.bigsunathletics.com for details.
Blanco Foundation
Seeks students going into education and nursing fields with high levels of achievement, service, extracurricular activities, need. Interview necessary.
Deadline: February 1.
Contact info@theblancofoundation.org for details.
Burger King Scholarship
Seeks students with a 2.5 GPA, a part-time job, community service experience, and need.
Awards $1000.
Deadline: February 1
Visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org for details.
Cape Coral Mayors
Seeks Cape Coral residents with strong academics, extracurricular activities, and need.
Deadline: February 5
Visit capecoralmayorscholarship.com for details.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
Seeks students with at least a 2.8 GPA who have experience in leadership and community service.
Awards $1,000.
Deadline: December 11.
See Mr. Sizemore for details.
Democratic Women's Club Scholarship
Seeks Democratic students with a 2.5 GPA who plan on attending a public university. Must submit an essay.
Awards $1,000.
Deadline: March 15.
Visit www.dwc-lee.com for details.
Eugene McDermott Scholars
University of Texas at Dallas
Seeks students with outstanding standardized test scores, in the top of their class, with a lot of community service and eclectic interests.
Awards all expenses for four years at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Deadline: November 1 (Priority) or January 3 (Regular).
Visit www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott for details.
Gates Millenium Scholars
Seeks minority students with a 3.3 GPA, leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities who need financial aid.
Awards up to full tuition.
Deadline: January 11.
See Mr. Sizemore for details.
George Jenkins Scholarship
University of Miami
Seeks U.S. citizens who are high school graduates from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee with strong academic credentials, significant financial need and a history of overcoming adversity.
Awards full tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books and supplies, and $1,500 stipend per semester for four years, equivalent to over $50,000.
Deadline: December 1.
Visit http://www6.miami.edu/admission/jenkins/ for details.
Florida JCI Senate, Inc.
Seeks Florida high school graduates
Awards two $1500 scholarships
Deadline: January 16
Visit www.floridajcisenate.org for details.
Florida P.E.O. Scholarship
Seeks students with scholarship, character, personality, purpose, and need; major emphasis is on need. Must be attending a Florida college and have a 3.3 GPA and 950 SAT
Awards $2,500.
Deadline: Requested by December 9, due January 14.
Call Anne Greiden, 239-489-1846, for details.
Florida P.E.O. Star Scholarship
Seeks female students with a 3.0 unweighted GPA, excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and community service.
Awards $2,500.
Deadline: Requested by December 9, due January 14.
Call Anne Greiden, 239-489-1846, for details.
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars
University of Notre Dame
Seeks students with distinguished academic achievement, exemplory moral character, leadership abilities, and commitment to service.
Awards $25,000 per year of attendance at Notre Dame.
Deadline: November 1 for Early Action; December 31 for Regular Action
See Mr. Sizemore for details.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Seeks Hispanic high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, have a 3.0 GPA, and use FAFSA.
Awards various amounts.
Deadline: Varies per scholarship
Visit www.hsf.net/scholarships for details.
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Seeks students with a 2.75 GPA and financial need attending a public university
Awards up to 20,000 over 4 years.
Deadline: application available December 1 and due February 10.
Visit www.kfcscholars.com for details.
MENSA Scholarship
Applicants must submit an essay that describes their career, vocational, or academic goal.
Awards $500-$1,000.
Deadline: January 15
Visit www.mensafoundation.com/scholarships for details.
National Co-op Scholarship
Applicants must plan on attending one of these universities:
Drexel University
Pace University
University of Cincinnati
University of Toledo
RIT
WIT
Kettering University
Johnson and Wales University
Awards 170 $6,000 scholarships.
Deadline: February 15.
Visit www.co-op.edu for details.
Quiz Bowl Prep
Ten $250 scholarships
Application available January 3.
Visit www.quizbowlprep.com for details.
Trustee Scholarship
Boston University
Seeks students who will attend Boston University, have outstanding academic ability, and inspire others to succeed.
Awards full tuition at Boston University.
Deadline: December 1.
Visit www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee for details.
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