Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Guidance Services
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP MATRIX
May/June/July 2015
NAME
AMOUNT
GRADE
StudentScholarships.Org
Varies
12
Southern Scholarship
Foundation
College
Housing
12
University of South
Florida Scholarships
Varied
amounts
12
WACE Co-Op Scholarship
Program
Varies
12
Tampa Jazz Club
$1,000
12
Carolyn Parslow Memorial
Three @
$500
12
FCBSL
$500
12
Dream Warriors
12
GTE Financial
Varies
12
Triangle Achievement
Scholarship
$500, $250,
$100
12
Luis E Torres
Fundacion Dr. Enrique
Ballestas
$1,000
12
Varies
12
Beta Theta Pi
$500
12.
REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Listing of scholarships with varying requirements and deadlines. Visit
http://www.studentscholarships.org/2014scholarships.php for the list
and applications.
Must be accepted to one of the following schools: FSU, UF, FAMU,
Fla. Gulf Coast, Santa Fe College, TCC. 3.0 GPA, financial need,
http://www.southernscholarship.org/
Please visit www.usf.edu/ua/scholarships to view scholarships in
detail and download the application. Any questions can be directed
to [email protected]
Seniors with 3.5> GPA, must be accepted and plan to attend a
partner institution. Visit
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html for details and
application.
Must demonstrate musical proficiency with strong interest in
furthering your studies in jazz at an accredited community college or
university, 2.0> GPA, financial need. Application on Mrs. Spotts’
website.
Seniors affiliated with a Tampa chapter of credit unions, academics,
extracurricular and community are instrumental. Apply at
www.tampachapter.org
Seniors, 2.5 GPA>, see application for other
req’s…http://fcbsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-FCBSLScholarship-Application.pdf
Native Americans pursuing a degree I arts, see application for more
information
https://dreamwarriorsmanagement.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/drea
m-warrior-scholarship-application1.pdf
Seniors with 3.0> GPA, member of GTE, application and details
online at https://www.gtefinancial.org/about/studentopportunities/student-scholarships
Incoming male freshmen attending UF. Details and application online
https://websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/taukappaepsilonuniversityoffl
orida/scholarshipinformation/?doing_wp_cron=1427307151.54012703895568847656
25
High school senior with documented illness/disability, US
citizen/permanent resident, 2.5 > GPA, plan to enroll in 2/4 year
institution, apply online at http://www.luisetorresscholarshipfund.org/
Students residing in the Tampa area of Columbian descent. See
Mrs. Spotts’ website for application.
Male seniors who plan to attend FSU, application on Mrs. Spotts’
website
varies
Ongoing
Various
TBA
5/22/15
5/31/15
6/1/15
6/1/15
6/3/15
6/6/15
7/15/15
7/31/15
8/1/15
Scholarship bulletins are updated monthly (at a minimum). Visit Mrs. Spotts, College & Career Counselor, in the guidance office with questions or if you need assistance. Also visit the Jefferson College & Career webpage at
http://jefferson.mysdhc.org/teacher/3784spotts/college for updated information. Follow me on twitter @CCCJefferson, and register for college visits, parent nights and more at http://jeffersonccc.eventbrite.com/.
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Other scholarship opportunities:
Scholarships for Minority Students:
 Chicana/Latina Foundation http://chicanalatina.org/
 Congressional Hispanic Caucus www.chci.org
 Gates Millennium Scholarship Program www.gmsp.org
 Governor Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest
www.floridahispanicheritage.com
 Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) www.hacu.net
 Hispanic College Fund, Inc. www.hispanicfund.org
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
 Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) www.laef.org
 LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) www.lnesc.org
 Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
www.maldef.org
 Ronald McDonald Scholarship www.meencanta.com
 Latino College Dollars http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
 Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund www.salef.org
 Scholarships for Hispanics www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
 United Negro College Fund www.uncf.org
 http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
 http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
 www.uncf.org
 www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
 www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/
 blackstudents.blacknews.com
 www.free-4u.com/african.htm
 www.afro-american.org/index
 scholarships.fatomei.com/scholarships
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www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx
 pellgrant.moneyfractions.com/black-scholarship
 www.sjaacsa.org/links.htm
 harringtonlocke.com/black-college-scholarship
 www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Channels
 http://www.dreamactivist.org/faq/education/scholarships/
 http://www.latinalista.net/palabrafinal/2007/02/scholarship_list_for_undocumen
ted_studen.html
 http://lideres.nclr.org/section/opportunities
 http://scholarships.fatomei.com/updates.html
 http://www.trpi.org/archive/#education
 http://la-vida.org/
 Historically Black Colleges visit: http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/
 National Association of Black Journalists : visit
http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships
 Thurgood Marshall: visit
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-scholarships-program
 http://meldi.snre.umich.edu/node/944
 http://www.poisefoundation.org/
 http://www.iefa.org/
College/University Scholarships : The following list is not inclusive of every
institution. Many colleges and universities offer scholarships specific to the
university. Please browse other institutions’ websites for more information.
 USF Institute for Black Life: Visit http://ibl.usf.edu/scholarships/. Deadline
1/15/14.
 USF Scholarships: Visit http://www.usf.edu/admission/scholarships-financialaid.aspx.
 J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship: Visit
http://www.stetson.edu/administration/financial-planning/scholarships/.
Deadline winter 2014.
 George Jenkins-University of Miami: overcome significant adversity, apply
online at www.miami.edu/jenkins
 Ron Hammond-Miami University: Visit
http://www.stetson.edu/administration/financial-planning/scholarships/.
Deadline 1/1/14.
 Global Scholars-Fairleigh Dickinson: Visit http://view.fdu.edu/?id=363.
Deadline 2/1/14.
 Lombardi Scholars-University of Florida: Visit
http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Lombardi-and-Stamps-Scholars.aspx. Deadline
1/31/14.
 South Carolina Colleges & Universities Call Me MISTER programs: Visit
http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/education/research/callmemister/
 Cooperative Living at UF: Visit http://www.cloliving.org/
 FAMU: Visit http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Scholarships
 WACE Co-Op Scholarship Program: must apply to one of 9 partner schools,
3.5 GPA, visit www.waceinc.org for details
 Marist University: www.marist.edu/technologyscholarships
Military/Military Dependent Scholarships:
 http://www.usafunds.org/scholarship
 www.militaryscholar.org/
 www.collegescholarships.org
 http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Military-Dependent-Scholarships-and-Grants--$10,000-to-Help-You-Finish-Your-Degree!&id=4272749
 www.buzzle.com/articles/free-military
 www.peirce.edu/Military
 www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
 www.nextstudent.com
 www.education4military.com
 www.nmfa.org/
 http://www.fldoe.org/military/generaled/edinstruct.asp
General Scholarship Searches
 http://www.scholarshipexperts.com
 http://www.saafdn.org/document.doc?id=655
 http://www.studentscholarships.org
 www.fastweb.com
 www.scholarships.com
 www.cappex.com
 www.zinch.com
 www.uwdtampabay.org
 www.thesalliemaefund.org
 http://roybal-allard.house.gov/students/
 http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
 http://www.studentscholarships.org/
 http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
Scholarship bulletins are updated monthly (at a minimum). Visit Mrs. Spotts, College & Career Counselor, in the guidance office with questions or if you need assistance. Also visit the Jefferson College & Career webpage at
http://jefferson.mysdhc.org/teacher/3784spotts/college for updated information. Follow me on twitter @CCCJefferson, and register for college visits, parent nights and more at http://jeffersonccc.eventbrite.com/.
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http://www.davisputter.org/Golden State Minority Foundation
ROTC Scholarships: Navy/marine Corp ROTC
http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx; Army ROTC
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html, or Air Force ROTC
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/overview/
Scholarships for Students Who Have Lost Parents
 http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/
 http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/
 http://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/Content_Binaries/KOMEN_Instructions.p
df
Scholarships for Students Who Have or Had Cancer
 http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml
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Agricultural Scholarships
 www.ffa.org
 http://www.mtsucim.com/program/scholarships/basf-scholarship/
 http://www.syngenta-us.com/Scholarships/default.aspx
 http://www.agaviation.org/content/agricultural-aviation-scholarship-news
 http://www.landolakesinc.com/company/corporateresponsibility/foundation/def
ault.aspx
 http://www.uff.ufl.edu/scholarships/ScholarshipInfo.asp?ScholarshipFund=007
859
 http://www.pioneer.com/home/site/about/business/pioneer-giving/scholarships/
 http://www.monsanto.com/whoweare/Pages/agriculture-scholarships.aspx
 http://www.cargill.com/worldwide/usa/scholarships/index.jsp
 http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-mosaic
 http://www.merck-animal-health.com/
 http://www.avmf.org/whatwedo/pfizerscholarship/
 http://agnr.umd.edu/students/scholarships/saul-t-wilson-veterinary-scholarship
Bright Futures
Seniors can begin applying for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship program December
1, 2013. Visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/ApplyHere.htm. Must
apply before graduation!! NO APPLICATION=NO AWARD!!
www.collegescholarships.org
www.educationconnection.com
www.scholarships4students.com/
www.collegescholarships.org
www.fastweb.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/23/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/intl.jsp http://www.edupass.org/finaid
http://www.iefa.org
http://www.foreignborn.com/study_in_us/8-paying4school.htm http://www.usjournal.com/en/students/info/finaid.html - The US Journal of
Academics offers an article and links on scholarships to study in the U.S.
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships: http://aynrandnovels.org/essay-contests.html
Union Scholarships: http://www.aflcio.org/About/MemberBenefits/Scholarships OR http://www.unionplus.org/college-educationfinancing/union-plus-scholarship
http://meldi.snre.umich.edu/node/1163
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx
http://www.boeing.com/boeing/companyoffices/aboutus/community/natl_merit_
sch.page
http://www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=1096
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
Students with Disabilities: visit http://www.incighteducation.org/\
Kohl’s Cares: visit
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
 http://www.fastweb.com/
 A free scholarship search engine http://www.maldef.org/
 Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/studentresources/forms/MALDEFSc
holarships_2006-07.pdf
 http://www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm
 http://salef.org/Fulfilling%20Our%20Dreams%20Scholarship%20Fund.html
Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) scholarship
 http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/directory.htm
 http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/studentresources/forms/2007_Schol
arship_Directory_for_Students_of_Color.pdf
 Scholarship directory courtesy of U.S. congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
 http://harvestofhope.net/
 http://www.needcollegemoney.com/scholar_migrant_scholar.htm
 http://www.floridanext.com/resource/public/PTSScholarshipApplication.doc
 http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org
 http://www.hsf.net/
 http://www.omegadeltaphi.com/files/Future%20Leader%20of%20Tomorrow%2
0Scholarship.pdf
 http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm
 http://www.a-lista.org/newsletter/scholarship.html
 http://www.floridanext.com/resource/public/MigrantStudentScholarships20.doc
 http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa/pdf/AB%20540%20final.pdf
 http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf
 http://www.floridanext.com/resource/public/ScholarshipsUndocumented.pdf
 http://www.floridacommunity.com/scholarships/
 http://www.floridanext.com/resource/public/Undoc_Scholarship.doc
 Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 10051 McGregor
Boulevard Suite 204 ,Fort Myers, FL 33919 Phone: 239-418-1441 Fax: 239418-1475, E-mail: [email protected]
 http://www.mnadvocates.org/Undocumented_Students.html
 http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
 http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/spanish.phtml
 http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/application/undocumented_students.ht
ml
 http://www.floridanext.com/resource/public/PDF/undocumentedstudentsENLA
CE.pdf
 http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/GovernmentRelations/dream.htm
 http://www.nilc.org/immlawpolicy/DREAM/index.htm
 http://nclr.org/content/policy/detail/1331/
 http://www.dreamactivist.org/faq/education/scholarships/Chicano Organizing
and Research in Education http://www.ca-core.org/scholarships
 http://www.davisputter.org/Golden State Minority Foundation
Scholarship bulletins are updated monthly (at a minimum). Visit Mrs. Spotts, College & Career Counselor, in the guidance office with questions or if you need assistance. Also visit the Jefferson College & Career webpage at
http://jefferson.mysdhc.org/teacher/3784spotts/college for updated information. Follow me on twitter @CCCJefferson, and register for college visits, parent nights and more at http://jeffersonccc.eventbrite.com/.
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http://la-vida.org/
Scholarship bulletins are updated monthly (at a minimum). Visit Mrs. Spotts, College & Career Counselor, in the guidance office with questions or if you need assistance. Also visit the Jefferson College & Career webpage at
http://jefferson.mysdhc.org/teacher/3784spotts/college for updated information. Follow me on twitter @CCCJefferson, and register for college visits, parent nights and more at http://jeffersonccc.eventbrite.com/.
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