Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Guidance Services
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP MATRIX
December 2014
NAME
AMOUNT
GRADE
StudentScholarships.Org
Varies
12
Southern Scholarship
Foundation
College
Housing
12
Janice M. Scott
Scholarship
$2500
12
NFIB YEA
Varies
12
Females
ages 1417
11-12
Violet Richardson Award
Free Speech Essay Contest
GE Reagan Foundation
USF Institute of Black
Life Scholarships/various
Hillsborough Education
Foundation
Varies
10,000
renewable
Varied
amounts
12
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/
12/18/14
Application available on Mrs. Spotts’ college and career website.
Essay contest, visit thefire.org/contest for details and application process.
12/31/14
1/1/15
Visit www.reganfoundation.org/scholarships
Must plan to attend USF, Must be African American; need based, must file
the FAFSA, apply online at http://ibl.usf.edu/scholarships
Opens November 3rd. Details and application at
http://www.educationfoundation.com/apply-for-a-scholarship
Please visit www.usf.edu/ua/scholarships to view scholarships in detail and
download the application. Any questions can be directed to
[email protected]
Asian and Pacific Islander students, US citizen/legal residents, 2.7>
unweighted GPA. More information and online application available at
https://secure.apiasf.org/
Hispanic students that reside in district of Hispanic state legislator; visit
http://www.nhcsl.org/jsm-scholarship-program.php for details and
application.
1/8/15
Jan. 15 of
Senior year
1/09/15
6-12
University of South Florida
Scholarships
Varied
amounts
12
APIASF
Varies
12
John S. Martinez
JCI Senators of Florida
Foundation AND US JCI
Foundation
$3000
12
$1,000
12
HCPS LEAD Contest
varies
9-12
Bay News 9 Project Weather
$1000
12
Gates Millennium
Varies
12
Florida residents only. For application visit www.fljcifoundation.org
An artistic interpretation expressing how the student has been inspired by a
local black leader; either in literature, performance, or visual arts. Visit
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/list/lead/about/179-877/
Seniors with a 3.5 > GPA, Visit
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/community/projectweather.html for more information and application
African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander
American, and Hispanic American students with significant financial need.
US citizens/legal residents, 3.3> unweighted GPA. More info and application
available at http://www.gmsp.org/
12
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.
Bank of America Student
Leaders
Bob Hayes Invitational
Scholarship
Varies
Paid
internship at
local
nonprofit
11-12
$1000
12
Ongoing
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of U.S., minimum GPA 3.0.
To apply visit http://scholarshipmentor.com/janice-m-scott-memorialscholarship
Young entrepreneur award, must operate own business. Visit
http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneurawards/ for details
Varies
WACE Co-Op Scholarship
Program
varies
Requirements and application online at
www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
Senior track and field athletes. Visit http://www.bhitm.org/scholarships.htm
for application and more information.
TBA
1/30/15
Various
1/9/15
1/9/15
1/9/15
1/10/15
1/14/15
TBA
1/31/15
2/1/15
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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Arts for Life Scholarship
Varies
12
Rapier Educational
Foundation
Gammi Phi Delta Tampa
Chapter
Varies
Book
voucher
12
Grand Lodge Scholarship
12
12
Friends of 440
$1,000
$750 –
$3,000
David Logan BHSN
Scholarship
varies
12
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated
Tampa Alumnae
Chapter
12
$250-$5000
12
Bay Area Manufacturer’s
Association (BAMA)
$1000
12
Military Family Support Trust
Varies
12
HNBF Future Latino Leaders
Camp
Students involved with the arts, must plan to attend certain schools, visit
http://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/ for more information and to apply.
2.5 > GPA, live in Hillsborough; Apply online at
http://www.saafdn.org/Scholarships/ApplyforaScholarship.aspx#49285rapier-educational-foundation
African American female senior at Jefferson High, 2.5 > GPA, essay, 3
letters of recommendation. Application and details on Mrs. Spotts’ website.
An essay of no less than 1,000 words or more than 1,250 words on the topic
“Why Education is Important” –Must attend Florida college. See Mrs. Spotts’
website for application.
Income based, at least 2.7 GPA to apply. To apply visit
www.440scholarship.org
Students who excel in academics and athletics, visit
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/loganscholarship.html for details and application.
African American female student enrolled in a private or public high
school in Hillsborough County with a 3.5 minimum weighted GPA. To
apply visit
http://www.dstta.com/
9-11
BAMA offers scholarships for students from the Tampa Bay area to
pursue manufacturing careers. http://www.bama-fl.org/scholarships
Certain military dependents, principal recommendation, 3.0 unweighted
GPA, and more. Requirements and application online at www.mobconline.org
Hispanic National Bar Foundation's Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Program, visit http://hnbf.org/programs-partnerships/future-latino-leaderslaw-camp/ for more information and application.
Florida high school senior pursuing a Florida four-year
college/university or community college with a 3.0 GPA or above. See
Mrs. Spotts’ website for application.
The Florida Society
Colonial Dames XVII
Century
$1000
12
Hillsborough Association for
Women Lawyers (HAWL)
$500
12
Festa Italiana
$5000
12
Tampa Junior Womans Club
$1000
Debartolo Family Foundation
varies
12
Mabry PTSA Scholarship
$1000
12
Sydney Has A Sister
$1000
12
Children of Divorce
$1000
12
Asylees as Authors
Varies
12
Must be female, 2.5 GPA or higher, enroll in a 2 or 4 yr. college or university
or an accredited law school. Visit guidance office for application.
Italian, 3.5 GPA, US citizen/permanent resident, details and application at
http://www.festaitalianatampa.com/forms/2014%20Scholarship%20letter%20
to%20club%20with%20appliction.pdf
3.0> GPA, apply online at http://www.tampajuniorwomansclub.com/#!tigerscholarship/c127q
Senior students who have achieved academic excellence despite financial
obstacles. Apply online at www.debartolofamilyfoundation.com.
Alumni of Dale Mabry Elementary; member of current school’s PTSA; see
Mrs. Spotts’ website for application.
Non-profit organization designed to assist high school students who
have a sibling with autism. For more information and application, visit
http://www.sydneyhasasister.com
Children of divorced parents. Details and application available at
www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/
Best fiction short story, applicant must be an asylee, refugee or former
asylee or refugee (not a US citizen). Visit www.asyleesasauthors.org for
details.
2/2/15
2/13/15
2/15/15
2/16/15
2/28/15
2/28/15
2/28/15
3/1/15
3/1/15
3/1/15
3/1/15
3/2/15
3/6/15
3/31/15
4/3/15
4/15/15
4/30/15
5/1/15
5/15/15
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
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
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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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
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/
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
 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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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
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
 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/Member-
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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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!!
Benefits/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
 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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