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SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER #2
DECEMBER
** Denotes new scholarships
**THE AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Legion offers several scholarships to high school students entering their junior and senior years.
The American Legion Department of Florida offers scholarship monies for: General Scholarship, Eagle Scout of
the Year, Junior Shooting Sports and High School Oratorical Contest.
DEADLINES:
WEBSITE:
DECEMBER 1 – Oratorical Contest; JANUARY 1 – Junior Shooting Sports; MARCH 1 – All others.
http://www.floridalegion.org/fal-programs-main/scholarships
**GE-REGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous
recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total
per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related expenses,
including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a
special awards program. To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
 demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive,
integrity, and citizenship;
• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• demonstrate financial need;
• be citizens of the United States of America;
• be high school seniors attending high school in the United States and graduating in winter 2013 or spring
2014; and
• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited
four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2014-2015 academic year.
DEADLINE:
WEBSITE:
JANUARY 8, 2015
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a goodthrough-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium
Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic
support throughout their college career.
DEADLINE:
WEBSITE:
JANUARY 14, 2015
https://www.gmsp.org/
**J. OLLIE EDMUNDS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP - STETSON UNIVIVERSITY
Students must have strong character and integrity along with the potential to be outstanding leaders.
Candidates are chosen based on a combination of their intellectual excellence, personality, and leadership.
Candidates should have active co-curricular involvement, participation in athletics or physical fitness activities,
discipline, integrity, character, strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and the potential to be
well-rounded leaders and contributors in the Stetson University community.
DEADLINE:
WEB SITE:
JANUARY 16, 2015
http://www.stetson.edu/administration/financial-planning/scholarships/j-ollie-edmunds/
**U.S. NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp scholarship pays full tuition and fees, provides an allowance for books
and monthly stipend of $250-$400 for 4 years of college. You may start the application process during the
second semester of your junior year of high school. Applications must be submitted electronically.
DEADLINE:
WEB SITE:
AMOUNT:
JANUARY 31, 2015
http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx
UP TO $180,000
**ARTS FOR LIFE! SCHOLARSHIP
Arts for Life! annually awards $2,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors who demonstrate
excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Students who are graduating from a public or
private school or a home education program in Florida in the Spring of 2014 are eligible to apply. Students must
submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced their life" and
a portfolio of work in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. College Matching Program - In
addition to the program's $2,000 cash award, winners will be automatically eligible to receive a matching in-kind
scholarship worth a minimum $1,000 if they attend one of the participating Florida institutions for higher
education: Broward College, College of Central Florida, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Atlantic
University, Florida Institute of Technology, Jacksonville University, Nova Southeastern University, Stetson
University, and University of Florida.
DEADLINE:
WEBSITE:
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
http://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/
**NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify for the National Co-Op Scholarship students must:
1. Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
2. Complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2012-2013 academic
year at one of the following institutions: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering
University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or
Wentworth Institute of Technology.
3. Complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay (500words) describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
DEADLINE:
WEB SITE:
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
**NEWS 13 PROJECT WEATHER SCHOLARSHIP
News 13 is once again proud to present the News 13 Project Weather Scholarship! A $1000 check will be
awarded to nine high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science. One winner will
be selected from each of the following counties: Orange, Osceola, Lake, Marion, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler,
Seminole and Sumter. A $1,000 check will be presented at the News 13 Studios by a News 13 meteorologist.
The scholarship is granted as part of News 13’s commitment to educating children about science and weather.
DEADLINE:
WEB SITE:
All applications must be postmarked by MARCH 27, 2015
www.cfnews13.com/community/project-weather
**SOUTHERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship houses serving students attending the Florida State
University, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community
College, and University of Florida. On average, residents save $7,000-$10,000 per year. Applications are
accepted year-round, but priority deadlines are March 1st for Fall and October 1st for Spring. Students that are
planning to attend one of these Universities and have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
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Financial Need (determined on the FAFSA)
A 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (unweighted)
Strong Character (3 letters of recommendation, list of activities/accomplishments, a personal essay
DEADLINES:
WEB SITE:
MARCH 1ST for Fall Semester or OCTOBER 1ST for Spring Semester
www.southernscholarship.org
**SUGAR MILL ELEMENTARY PTA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
The Sugar Mill Elementary PTA provides six (6) scholarships to graduating seniors who had a minimum 4 out of 6
years attendance at Sugar Mill Elementary. Must be a Graduating Senior who will be attending college or
technical school. Student is to address a one page letter to Sugar Mill Elementary PTA describing their time at
SME, current experiences, and their future goals and plans. Letters must be mailed to Sugar Mill Elementary PTA
at the above address. .
DEADLINE:
CONTACT PERSON:
APRIL 1, 2015
Samantha Elledge, PTA president
1101 Charles Street, Port Orange, FL 32129
School Phone: 322-6171
Home phone for Lori Rees: 322-1597
e-mail: [email protected]
**FLORIDA PTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Florida PTA is pleased to offer a total of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University,
Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating in the 2012-2013 school year. This is a one
time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a
start in life through higher education. This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their
education at a Florida University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech. REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH
STUDENT TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDE:
1.
Be a member of their high school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA (PTA/PTSA must be in good
standing).
2.
3.
4.
Graduate from a Florida High School in the 2012-2013 school year.
Be a resident of the state of Florida.
Planning to continue their education in the 2013-2014 school year in the state of Florida at a University,
Fine Arts, Community College or Vo-Tech.
5. Fully complete the application (attached) and submit letters of recommendation, an essay, and copies
of their official high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores.
DEADLINE:
WEBSITE:
POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2015.
http://floridapta.org/programs/scholarship
**AYO AND IKEN CHILDREN OF DIVORCE SCHOLARSHIP
The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken, would like to help Florida high school seniors who have lived in a divided
household from which two parents strive to maintain respect for each other as an ongoing concern while caring
for their children. Two winners, selected by a committee of child custody attorneys, will each be awarded a
$1,000 scholarship to be used toward their first year of college.
DEADLINE:
WEBSITE:
MAY 1st, 2015
http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/