The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 32nd class in 2020, the Foundation has provided over 6,300 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $72 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Our application is open! High school seniors can apply here.

VIEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2020.

2021 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application DESCRIPTION

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and • Be a United States citizen

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/

DEADLINE: October 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT (Noon)

Raise.me Florida Schools (Micro-scholarship Deadlines) University of South Florida: September 15 (all campuses) University of Tampa: September 15 Florida Southern College: October 1

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: October 1 Flagler College: November 1 Stetson University: November 15 Jacksonville University: November 15 Florida Gulf Coast University: November 15

Florida International University: December 1 F Florida Memorial University: December 1 Saint Leo University: December 1 Bethune-Cookman University: December 1

University of Florida: December 15 First Generation Scholarship The First Generation Scholarship is awarded to students who are first-generation college students whose parents or legal guardians have not earned a baccalaureate degree. This is a need-based State/Institutional scholarship available to undergraduate students who attend Florida public, state universities. Recipients must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who do not have a previous bachelor’s degree. Eligibility

• First generation in family to attain a college degree (neither of the student’s parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible). FASFA must indicate that neither parent’s education level is above high school.

• Qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. • Enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.

Some First Gen Scholarships will require full-time enrollment. • Demonstrate financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) and* be eligible for a Pell Grant.* • Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Some First Generation Awards will require a

higher GPA.

For more information on the First Generation Scholarship contact the Office of Scholarships at 305-348-0349 or scholarships@fiu.edu. Award

Varies DEADLINE:

09/30/2020 Supplemental Questions

1. How would receiving this scholarship benefit you? 2. Have you been adversely impacted by COVID-19?

Undergraduate Admissions - Presidential Merit Scholarship The Undergraduate Admissions Presidential Scholarship is open to qualified first time in college U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students only. To qualify for academic merit scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to FIU prior to January 15, 2021 for Early Fall/Fall 2021. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a completed admissions application by December 31 to allow time for the application to be processed. FIU will continue to monitor testing conditions to determine if deadlines needs to be amended to allow students to take the SAT/ACT. Note- FIU is closely monitoring SAT and ACT test cancellations and will continue to amend deadlines to ensure students have the opportunity to gain eligibility for scholarship consideration. To be considered, students must submit a completed scholarship application no later than January 31, 2021. A complete application includes having received the required two letters of recommendation by this date. To enter the competition, a student must:

• Be enrolled as a high school student progressing normally toward completion of high school and planning to enroll full-time in college following the completion of high school;

• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student with intention of receiving the F-1 visa to study in the United States

• Meet minimum scholarship requirements. • 4.0 GPA (weighted) • 1370 SAT Score or 30 ACT

Questions- please e-mail scholarships@fiu.edu or call 305.348.0349. Award

100% tuition, fees plus books Deadline

01/31/2021 Supplemental Questions

1. At FIU we pride ourselves on our sense of community and the impact we have in our own. However, communities aren’t built overnight but rather, through the compounded efforts of an exceptional few. FIU students come from all walks of life with varying interests and values. In 250 words or less, tell us about your journey to become who you are today. We want to know where you’ve been, what drives you as an individual, and where you see yourself in the future. Dig deep. Show us the version of yourself you’d like us to help you achieve. Show us the version of yourself you WILL be at FIU.

2. Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. Our scholarship committee will read and review each letter of recommendation thoroughly so make sure you are putting forth the best representation of you!

o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 1. o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 2. 3. If you have been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by The College Board, please upload

a copy of the certificate your received.

4. If you have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please upload a copy of your notification letter.

Undergraduate Admissions - Ambassador Merit Scholarship The Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador Scholarship is open to qualified first time in college U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students only. To qualify for academic merit scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to FIU prior to January 15, 2021, for Early Fall/Fall 2021. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a completed admissions application by December 31st to allow time for the application to be processed. Note- FIU is closely monitoring SAT and ACT test cancellations and will continue to amend deadlines to ensure students have the opportunity to gain eligibility for scholarship consideration. To be considered, students must submit a completed scholarship application no later than January 31, 2021. A complete application includes having received the required two letters of recommendation by this date. To enter the competition, a student must:

• Be enrolled as a high school student progressing normally toward completion of high school and planning to enroll full-time in college following the completion of high school;

• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student with intention of receiving the F-1 visa to study in the United States

• Meet minimum scholarship requirements. • 4.0 GPA (weighted) • 1280 SAT Score or 27 ACT

Questions- please e-mail scholarships@fiu.edu or call 305.348.0349. Award

75% tuition, fees, plus books DEADLINE:

01/31/2021 Supplemental Questions

1. At FIU we pride ourselves on our sense of community and the impact we have in our own. However, communities aren’t built overnight but rather, through the compounded efforts of an exceptional few. FIU students come from all walks of life with varying interests and values. In 250 words or less, tell us about your journey to become who you are today. We want to know where you’ve been, what drives you as an individual, and where you see yourself in the future. Dig deep. Show us the version of yourself you’d like us to help you achieve. Show us the version of yourself you WILL be at FIU.

2. Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. The scholarship committee will read and review each letter of recommendation thoroughly so make sure you are putting forth the best representation of you!

o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 1. o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 2. 3. If you have been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by The College Board, please upload

a copy of the certificate your received.

4. If you have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please upload a copy of your notification letter.

American Dream

An American Dream Come True

The American Dream Scholarship helps the dream of higher education become a reality. This scholarship picks up where other aid and scholarships leave off, ensuring that bright, qualified students have the means to continue their education.

The scholarship is made possible by the generosity of members of the Greater Miami community. These benefactors recognize the importance of a college education and are pleased to support the quality education offered by MDC.

The Basics Who is Eligible? High school graduates who have earned a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma in Miami Dade County during the May-July 2020 period (without a previous degree).

What is Covered? The in-state portion and eligible class fees remaining after all other scholarships, financial aid, and grants funds have been applied.

Duration The scholarship covers up to 60 credits toward the completion of an AA or AS, whichever comes first.

HOW IT WORKS

• The scholarship pays only tuition and class fees and is not disbursable in cash. • Funds will be applied after all other scholarships, financial aid, and grants funds have been

applied. • Students must enroll full time for at least 12 credits each fall and spring semester. • Out-of-state students are responsible for any additional out-of-state costs per credit, not

covered by the scholarship. • Special fees for the Aviation or Culinary Arts programs are not covered. • Failed or withdrawn courses count toward the 60-credit limit of the scholarship.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits each Fall and Spring term. If you decide to enroll in additional credits during the semester, you must contact us at 305-237-8888 or at ADS@mdc.edu to recalculate your payment award.

CLASS OF 2020 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• You must earn a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma in Miami Dade County.

• You must currently reside in Miami Dade County. • You must be entering college for the first time or be a graduating dual enrollee. • You must have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above. • You must be admitted to MDC and registered for 12 or more credits for the Fall 2020 semester. • You must complete the 2020-2021 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA). You do not need

to be eligible for federal financial aid, but you must complete the FAFSA application. If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.

• You must prove college readiness by meeting one of the two criteria: 1. Achieve minimum test scores on approved standardized tests. Any combination of the

highest available scores are used in determining your readiness in a skill area. Scores within a two-year period of the test date are considered valid for eligibility purposes. Expired scores will not be used. OR

2. Have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.5 or greater. • Students obtaining a standard high school diploma through Florida Virtual School will be

accepted if they reside in Miami Dade County. • GED recipients must earn the diploma during the time period of May - July 2020 in what would

be their senior year in high school. • Students without a GPA on their transcripts (e.g., home schooled) must earn the diploma

during the time period listed above and meet minimum test scores.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• No separate scholarship application is required. • Apply for admission to MDC and complete the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA), but you do not need to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Please remember that it may take several days for MDC to receive your information even after you request it. Therefore, please allow enough time for this to occur by the deadline.

• If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.

UPDATES FOR CURRENT AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARS MDC will be extending the American Dream Scholarship to all students who met eligibility requirements for the Spring 2020 term.

Summer 2020

For the first time in MDC's history, the American Dream Scholarship will be awarded for summer courses. There is no minimum credit requirement. The American Dream Scholarship will cover the

in-state portion of any credits that current American Dream Scholars enroll for during the summer of 2020. Enrollment in summer is optional.

Fall 2020

Current American Dream Scholars must do the following in order to maintain eligibility for the Fall 2020 term.

• Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not need to be eligible for federal financial aid but you must complete the FAFSA application If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.

• Register for at least 12 credits for the Fall 2020 term by August 31, 2020.

• Be enrolled in an AA or AS degree program.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in the loss of your status as an American Dream Scholar and you will not be awarded any funds you would otherwise be eligible for under this program. There are no provisions for reinstatement. Once you lose eligibility, you will not be able to regain your status as an American Dream Scholar. Remember that courses not passed or withdrawn after the 100% refund date count toward the 60-credit limit of the scholarship.