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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are
highlighted in blue. Submit a request for a transcript from Ms. Smith at least three days prior to the due date.
April
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes-Twenty-five $10,000 cash awards. Students between 8 and 18 who are permanent
residents and currently working on an inspiring service project or have worked on one in the last 12 months are eligible.
Must complete application online, write letter/essay, and provide Lead Reference letter, two letters of recommendation, and
color photo. For more information and applications go to https://barronprize.org/. Due Date: 4/15/2019, 5:00 p.m. MT
College JumpStart Scholarship-First Place $1,000. Tenth through twelfth grade students who are U. S. citizens or legal
residents planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year, community, or vocational/trade school and are committed to
using education to better own life and that of family and/or community are eligible. Must complete application and write
250 maximum word essay. For more information and applications go to http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/. Due Date:
4/15/2019
Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club Program-John T. Morgan III Memorial, James M. Sutton, and Kay Stokes Memorial-
Scholarships may be renewable for one additional year. Seniors are eligible. Academic achievement, personal character,
leadership, aptitude, and documented financial need are considered. Must complete application, write essay, and provide
two letters of recommendation, resume, and transcript. For more information and applications go to
http://fortwaltonrotary.org/Scholarship.htm. Due Date: 4/15/2019
Johann E. Doum (JED) Scholarships-Multiple $1,000 scholarships. FWBHS seniors planning to attend four-year accredited
college or after high school/advanced education program, including trade school are eligible. Awards based on academics
(20%), athletics (20%), community service/extracurricular (20%), Christian faith/character (20%), and leadership (20%).
Absence of any one of the five categories will not prevent applicant from being selected. Must complete application, write
personal 250-500 word essay (counts for 50% of decision), and provide one recommendation letter, Statement of
Understanding, and Academic Record Report. For more information and applications go to
www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship or see Ms. Smith. Due Date: 4/15/2019
Jackie Spellman Scholarship Foundation Award-Approximately twelve $3000-$10,000 scholarships. Seniors with a minimum
3.0/4.0 GPA who have financial need and are leukemia or lymphoma patients and/or children or siblings of leukemia or
lymphoma patients are eligible. Must complete application, write essay of 600-800 words, and provide recent color
photograph, doctors letter of diagnosis or death certificate, 2019 FAFSA form (SAR), 2018 federal tax return, two letters of
recommendation, ACT/SAT scores, sealed official transcript, detailed resume, and letter of special circumstance. For more
information and applications go to https://jackiespellmanbenefit.org/scholarships/#apply. Due Date: Postmarked by
4/15/2019
23rd Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest-Five $1,000 scholarships. Juniors and seniors who are U. S.
citizens are eligible. Must write essay on one of five topics about Huckleberry Finn and have English teacher mail four copies
of essay with cover letter on school letterhead. (Essays must be at least two and no more than three double-spaced pages,
computer or typewritten.) For more information go to https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/signet-essay-contest/. Due
Date: Postmarked by 4/15/2019, 11:59 p.m. EST; and received on or by 4/22/2019
Okaloosa Technical College Okaloosa County School Board Scholarship-Awarded per program; 100% tuition. Seniors
planning to attend Okaloosa Technical College are eligible. Must complete admissions application and scholarship packet,
submit FAFSA, and provide three references. For more information and applications go to
http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: 4/15/2019, 5:00 p.m.
4/12/2019
Alpha Delta Kappa Future Teacher Scholarship-$500. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who attend schools in South Okaloosa
County are eligible. Must complete application, write paragraph about what has inspired you to become a teacher, and
provide two letters of recommendation and an official transcript. See Ms. Smith for applications. Due Date: To Guidance or
Ms. Smith by 4/18/2019, 2:00 p.m.
CarBrain Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors planning to attend a college or university in the 2019 school year are eligible. Must
write essay on "The Future and Evolution of the Car Industry." For more information, contact [email protected] or
go to https://carbrain.com/scholarship. Due Date: 4/19/2019
Masonic Association of District Three Scholarship-$1,000, renewable one more year. To be eligible must: be seniors with at
least a 2.0/4.0 GPA; have annual net income of $25,000 or less (for student); attend a high school in Okaloosa or Walton
County; and plan to attend college/vocational/technical school in Okaloosa or Walton County. Must complete application
and submit resume and scholarship contract. For more information and applications see Ms. Smith. Due Date: To Ms. Smith
by 4/19/2018, 2:15 p.m. (One FWBHS student will be chosen to be considered for the scholarship.)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi Iota Iota Chapter Scholarship & Awards Program-African-American male seniors with a
2.8 GPA who are planning to attend an institution of higher learning during 2019-2020 school year are eligible. Must
complete application, write essay, and provide official transcript, wallet-size photo, and sealed letter of recommendation.
For more information and applications see Ms. Smith. Due Date: Postmarked by 4/19/2019
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter Scholarships-Multiple $500 scholarships. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA
are eligible. Must complete application, write 150 word maximum essay, and provide official transcript, two letters of
recommendation, and a graduation or professional photo. For more information and applications go to
www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: Postmarked by 4/20/2019
2019 Student-View Scholarship Program-One $4,000; two $1,000; and ten $500 scholarships. Seniors who plan to attend a
four-year college, community college, or career school are eligible. Must log on to www.student-view.com and complete 15-
20 minute application survey about colleges in area. Scholarships awarded by random drawing of all completed applications.
For more information about company go to www.studentinsights.com. Due Date: 4/22/2019
Northwest Florida State College Honors Scholars-Two FWBHS students receive scholarships covering tuition and fees for up
to forty-eight in-state credit hours of study. (Twelve credit hours during fall and twelve during spring.) Seniors with a 3.0/4.0
GPA who have been accepted and plan to attend NWFSC are eligible. Must complete application and FAFSA and agree to
enroll as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours a semester) and in SLS 1201. For more information and applications
go to http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: To Guidance by 4/23/2019 and Guidance will submit
application by 5/01/2019
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships-Basic scholarships $2,000-$3,000; up to two $5,000 scholarships; honorable mention prizes-
$500. Seniors with a 2.0 GPA who are U. S. citizens or possess green cards and are pursuing a degree in graphic design,
illustration, and photography are eligible. Financial need and minority status are considered. Must create account and
complete application online. For more information and applications go to https://worldstudio.secure-
platform.com/a/page/AIGA-Worldstudio. Due Date: 4/24/2019, 11:59 p.m. PST
Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest-Each contest-1st-$2,000; Three 2nd-$250; Five 3rd-$100; and 50 Finalists-$25. Two
separate contests-One for eight through tenth graders, and the other for eleventh and twelfth graders. Must select one of
three topics and write essay of 600-1,200 words and provide cover sheet. May mail or submit online. For more information
go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#overview. Due Date: 4/25/2019, 11:59 p.m. PST
Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest-1st-$10,000; Three 2nd-$2,500 each; Five 3rd-$500 each; and 50 Finalists-$50 each.
Eleventh through twelfth graders are eligible. Must select one of three topics and write essay of 800-1,600 words and
provide cover sheet. May mail or submit online. For more information go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-
contests#overview. Due Date: 4/25/2019, 11:59 p.m. PST
4/12/2019
Maximize the Moment Grind Institute Scholarship-$750. Juniors and seniors are eligible. Must complete application and
provide transcripts, college proof of acceptance/degree plan, academic achievement, including grades, and standardized test
scores. May include additional documents about work history, community/extracurricular involvement, leadership roles,
participation in specific activities, and awards and recognition, as well as, essays and reference letters. Email
[email protected] to receive criteria form and to send applications. For more information, go to
www.MTMYoutube.com or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cLx3mJMSsU. Due Date: 4/26/2019
Velma K. Conyers Chapter #7 Order of the Eastern Star J. R. L. Conyers Educational Scholarship-$500. Okaloosa County
seniors with a 2.5 GPA are eligible. Awards based on strong unselfish community service, scholastic achievement, and
personal character. Must complete application, write a 500 word essay, and provide at least three letters of
recommendation, a wallet-sized photo, and counselor's form. For more information and applications see Ms. Smith. Due
Date: Counselor form to Guidance by 4/17/2019; Scholarship packet by 4/26/2019
Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus-Two $1,500 scholarships. Okaloosa or Santa Rosa County seniors who are planning to
continue music studies at the college level are eligible. Must complete application and provide one letter of recommendation
from music instructor. Will be contacted for interview and audition. For more information and applications go to
http://www.fwbcc.org/ or http://www.fwbcc.org/scholarship/. Due Date: 3/22/2019 (Auditions will be held 4/28/2019,
2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 201 St Mary St., Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548.)
E-waste Scholarship-$1,000. High school students who are U. S. citizens or legal residents are eligible. Must complete
application form and write 140 character statement that completes the sentence "The most important reason to care about
e-waste is..." Top 10 applications will be selected as finalists who will be asked to write 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-
waste. For more information go to http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship. Due Date: 4/30/2019
Summer Allen Volunteer Scholarship-$500. All FWBHS seniors (regardless of after high school plans) who have had
significant volunteer experience are eligible. Must write and type essay answering five questions about how have helped
others and include mailing address and contact phone number. For applications and more information go to
www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship or see Ms. Smith. Due Date: 4/30/2019
CARiD Photo Contest-$1,000. Students between ages of 16 and 20 who will be enrolling in post-secondary education next
semester are eligible. Must create photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry, email it to
[email protected] and include first and last name, phone number, email address, school attending, and birthdate. For
more information, go to https://www.carid.com/scholarships.html. Due Date: 4/30/2019
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program-$500-$4,000. Seniors with a 2.0 GPA who are sons/daughters of Air
Force members in qualifying category and plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate student are eligible. Must register as
user in Education Grant's portal; complete application; and provide transcript, copy of full Student Aid Report (SAR), copy of
military id card, and documentation. For more information and applications go to https://www.afas.org/how-we-
help/general-henry-h-arnold-education-grant/. Due Date: 4/30/2019, 11:59 p.m. EST
Unigo all About Education Scholarship-$3,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S.
residents and will enroll no later than fall of 2025 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online
response in 250 words or less to "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?" For more
information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship. Due Date:
4/30/2019
May
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program-Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. High school
students are eligible. Must register, complete application, write 500 word essay, and provide transcript. For more
information and applications go to https://americancollegefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ACF-
ScholarshipApp-2019-2020.pdf. Due Date: 5/01/2019
4/12/2019
1800wheelchair.com Scholarship-One or two $500 scholarships. Seniors ages 16 and older with a 3.0 GPA are eligible. No
requirement in terms of physical disability or ability. Must write 'visual poem,' in a style of choosing, on the theme of
overcoming a personal challenge. Limit 'visual poem' to an 8.5 in. X 11 in. piece of paper. Include personal statement that
gives idea of who are and how poem relates to a challenge faced. The poem and essay (combined) should be between 500
and 1,000 words. Submit transcript. For more information go to https://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/. Due Date:
Postmarked by 5/01/2019
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship-Amounts vary; some are renewable. Female seniors with a 3.5/4.0 GPA who are
planning to study at an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing are eligible. Must register,
complete online application, and provide resume, transcript, email contact information for two references, and letter of
acceptance from college/university into ABET-accredited engineering or computer science program. For more information
and applications go to https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp. Due Date: Application period 3/01/2019-
5/01/2019, 5:00 p.m. CT
Florida State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship-Renewable. Seniors who are U. S. citizens,
Florida residents, and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U. S. are eligible. Must include four copies of
complete application and financial need form; letter explaining career objectives; two letters of recommendation; list of
extra-curricular activities, honors received, scholastic achievements, and other significant accomplishments; and one copy of
official transcript and a copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers. For more information and applications go to
http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: To Chapter Regent or Chapter Scholarship Chairman by
5/01/2019
Army Aviation Association of America, Inc. Scholarship Grant-Amounts vary and may be given as one, two, or four year
grants. Seniors who are unmarried children/grandchildren/ siblings of AAAA members or deceased members are eligible.
Must create account for Pre-Qualifying form, complete application, write essay of maximum of 300 words, and submit
reference, teacher's recommendation, academic reporting form, current transcript, proof of admission to accredited
college/university, and photograph. For more information, go to https://www.quad-a.org/scholarship. Due Date: Pre-
Qualifying form by 4/01/2019, Application by 5/01/2019
Carver-Hill Memorial and Historical Society, Inc. Scholarship-Seniors who are Okaloosa County residents and maintain a
2.0/4.0 GPA upon graduation are eligible. Must complete application, write 300-word essay, and provide official transcript,
two letters of recommendation, and proof of acceptance into college program. For more information and applications see
Ms. Smith. Due Date: Postmarked by 5/01/2019
The Brower Youth Awards-Six $3,000 awards. Students ages 13-22 who are youth environmental change leaders are eligible.
Awards based on Outstanding Youth Leadership; Issue & Approach; Project Impact, Scalability, & Replicability; and Charisma,
Personal Commitment & Trajectory. Must complete online application and submit photograph and letter of support. For
more information and applications go to http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply/#application. Due Date: 5/01/2019,
8:59 p.m. PST
American Society of Military Comptrollers Gulf Coast Chapter Scholarship-Seniors who plan to study academic disciplines
relating to financial/resource management (such as business administration, economics, public administration, accounting,
or finance) are eligible. Must complete application and answer Response Areas. Response must be no more than one page in
length. Preferred that all information be typed. For more information and applications go to
http://www.gulfcoastasmc.org/education.html. Due Date: 5/03/2019
Destin Seminole Club Scholarship-Seniors accepted to attend FSU in the fall are eligible. Must complete application. For
more information and applications go to http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at
the Seminole Send Off on May 15th, 5:00 p.m. at Harry T's in Destin. All seniors accepted to FSU are invited. Also, may find
more information on the Destin Seminole Club Facebook page. Due Date: 5/03/2019, applications emailed to Ms. Nicole
Browning at [email protected]
4/12/2019
Brooks Law Group Scholarship-First Place-$1,000, Second Place-$250. Seniors planning to attend college/university are
eligible. Must complete form, write essay of 700-1,400 words on "Should semi and large trucks be required by law to have
the latest in safety technology? Why do you think the trucking industry and the federal government have resisted attempts
to require safety features on semi-trucks?" and submit photo and paragraph about background information. For more
information and applications go to https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about/community/community-outreach/. Due Date:
5/03/2019
Emerald Coast Gator Club Scholarships-Multiple $2,000 scholarships. Okaloosa and Walton County seniors planning to
attend the University of Florida in the fall of 2019 are eligible. Must complete application, write personal statement, and
provide one to two recommendations from school, one to two recommendations from outside school, transcript, and
ACT/SAT scores, if not on transcript. For more information and applications go to
http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: Emailed by 5/04/2019
Destin Rotary Collegiate/Vocational Scholarship-$2,500 annually, renewable for three more years. Seniors with a 2.5 GPA
who reside in the Destin Rotary Club area and are planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational
institution are eligible. Award based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, personal character, and
community service. Must complete application, write a 250 word essay, and provide official transcript, three letters of
recommendation, and verification have applied to an accredited institution. For more information and applications go to
https://destinrotary.com/scholarship-fund/. Due Date: 5/05/2019
2018-2019 Emerald Coast Impact Scholarship - The Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund of The American Business
Women's Association-$2,000. Female seniors with a 3.0 GPA who live in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton County and are
planning to attend any accredited U. S. college/university that offers a baccalaureate degree are eligible. Must email
completed form ASAP to receive email with application process information. For form and more information go to
http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due Date: Application due by 5/15/2019
The RaiderRep Student Ambassador Program Administered by Northwest Florida State College-$1,000; $500 per fall and
spring semester. Seniors with a 3.0/4.0 GPA and prior leadership experience/involvement who have been accepted and plan
to attend NWFSC are eligible. Must complete application; submit two letters of recommendation, a 2-5 minute video
introducing yourself and explaining why you would like to be a RaiderRep (optional), and a color photo; and attend interview
if selected as a finalist. For more information and applications go to http://www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship. Due
Date: 5/15/2019
B. Davis Scholarship-$1,000. Juniors and seniors are eligible. Must write essay of less than 1,000 words on "Describe the
three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you
feel that they are developed in an individual." Submit by email at [email protected], including name and
name(s) of school attending this year and next. For more information go to
http://studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Due Date: 5/24/2019
LM Scholarship Program-$500. Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who are planning to enroll in a degree program by September 2019
are eligible. Must complete application and write essay about situation where better safety procedures could have
prevented injury, what procedures should have been in place to prevent injury, and how those procedures would have
prevented injury. For more information and applications go to
https://forklifttraininggrandeprairie.com/index.php/training.php. Due Date: 5/31/2019
American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship-Seniors who are U. S. citizens and plan to attend college in the fall of
2019 are eligible. Must complete online application and provide digital photo, transcripts, and Certificate of Indian Blood
(CIB) or other proof of tribal enrollment. For more information and applications go to https://collegefund.org/student-
resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/. Due Date: 5/31/2019
The Zebra "Show Off Your Stripes" Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors planning to attend a four-year university, community
college, or trade school located in the continental United States are eligible. Must send a video not exceeding two minutes or
a three-photo album of you and other person of choosing and tell what different things you like about each other, what
you’ve learned from your relationship, or what message you have about inclusiveness to share with the world. Include your
name, address, and phone number. For more information, go to https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-
news/5994/scholarship-the-zebra/. Due Date: 5/31/2019, 11:59 p.m. CST
4/12/2019
Unigo Fifth Month Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the
fall of 2025 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online
response in 250 words or less to "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is
important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." For more information and to apply
go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship. Due Date: 5/31/2019
June
FNLGA Big Bend Chapter Scholarship-Up to $3,000; renewable. Seniors with a 3.0/4.0 GPA planning to attend a technical
center, community college, or university leading to a career in Florida’s nursery and landscape industry are eligible. Students
residing in Big Bend area are given first priority. Scholarships based on scholastic achievement, financial need, interest in
Florida’s nursery and landscape industry and thoroughness of application. Must complete application, write essay, and
provide two letters of recommendation, transcript, school letterhead with costs for year, and list of honors, achievement
awards, volunteer work or club involvement. For more information go to http://www.fngla.org/professional-
development/overview/scholarships. Due Date: 6/01/2019
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship-$500. Students with at least a 2.5 GPA who are residents of the U. S. and between the
ages of 17 and 24 on September 1, 2019 are eligible. Must submit essay and provide personal and school contact
information. For more information and applications go to
https://www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com/vacations/208/eligibility_odenza_vacations_college_scholarship.php. Due
Date: 6/01/2019
Pureland Supply and Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship-$1,000. Students who have been accepted to an accredited
trade school, vocational college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations are
eligible. Must complete application, write essay, and provide transcript and one letter of recommendation. For more
information and applications go to https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx. Due Date: 6/01/2019
Projectorlamps.com Entrepreneurial Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors are eligible if planning to enroll as a Business major and
possibly becoming an entrepreneur and starting own business. Must complete application, write essay, and provide
transcript and one letter of recommendation. For more information and applications go to
https://www.projectorlamps.com/t-scholarship.aspx. Due Date: 6/01/2019
Ted Rollins Eco Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors planning to major in a field related to business, sustainability or marketing and
take at least 10 credit hours in fall are eligible. Must submit application form and write and upload essay about interests,
experience and goals related to the advancement of sustainability and ecopreneurism. For more information and application
go to http://www.tedrollinsecoscholars.com/apply-now/. Due Date: 6/01/2019
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest-1st Place-$1,000; 2nd Place-$500; 3rd Place $250. High school students
are eligible. Must complete entry form, write essay of 6-8 pages on "Northanger Abbey can be described as a book about
books. There is, of course, the well-known 'defense of the novel,' but characters also discuss their reading habits, name
specific novels, and even consider history books. In her works, Austen often makes use of fiction, poetry or plays, either
explicitly or indirectly. Explore how she does this in Northanger Abbey." High school students may bring in another Austen
novel but are not required to do so. Submit essay online. For more information go to http://jasna.org/programs/essay-
contest/. Due Date: 6/03/2019, Midnight PDT
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship-$1,000. Juniors and seniors are eligible. Must write essay of 500-1,000 words on "Describe
your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you
selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals." Submit essays at
[email protected]. For more information go to http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php. Due Date:
6/14/2019
AmericanMuscle's Student Scholarship Program-Four $2,000 scholarships, offered spring and fall. Seniors planning to
pursue an automotive degree or related field of study are eligible. Must write essay of 700-1500 words "telling us who you
are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car
industry" and submit proof of enrollment and essay to [email protected]. For more information go to
https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html. Due Date: Fall-6/15/2019, 12:00 p.m. EST
4/12/2019
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship-Scholarship-$500. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who are U. S. or Canadian residents and
are planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the U. S. or Canada in fall of 2019 are eligible. Must complete contact
information and submit a short story of less than 2,000 words. For more information and applications go to
https://usedforklifts.ca/index.php/used_inventory/2879/used_kalmar_forklifts_inventory_canada.php. Due Date:
6/15/2019
Women Forward in Technology Scholarship-Multiple $3,000 scholarships. Female seniors with a 3.5 GPA who are planning
to attend an accredited university in the US, in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field are eligible. Must
complete application, write essay, and provide transcript and at least one recommendation letter. For more information and
applications go to https://www.distilnetworks.com/women-forward-in-technology-scholarship/. Due Date: 6/15/2019
Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarship Program-Maximum award $2,500. Seniors who are U. S. citizens
and are pursuing postsecondary education at a community college or technical school in a career or technical
degree/certificate program in Fall of 2019 are eligible. Must register, complete application, and be Pell Grant eligible. For
more information and applications go to https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-
programs/technical/ or to www.application.horatioalger.org. Due Date: First priority by 6/15/2019
Big Sun Scholarship-$500 scholarship(s). Senior athletes are eligible. Must write short essay (500-1,000 words) answering
"How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your
career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?" Submit essays at
[email protected]. For more information go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com/. Due Date: 6/19/2019
Lift Parts Express Scholarship-$500. Students between ages 16-21 who have a 3.0 GPA and are U. S. or Canadian residents
are eligible. Must write essay on: "Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you
expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once
you are finished your schooling." For more information and applications go to
http://www.forkliftpartswashington.com/forkliftparts.php. Due Date: 6/30/2019
Unigo Do-Over Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the fall of
2025 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online response in
250 words or less to "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" For more information and to apply go
to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/do-over-scholarship. Due Date: 6/30/2019
July
Lowell G. Beckens Scholarship-University of Florida-Scholarship is renewable if maintain a 3.0 GPA. Seniors who have been
accepted to UF and resided in Okaloosa County for the past two years are eligible. Must enter GatorLink user name and
password to access application. For more information and applications go to
http://undergrad.aa.ufl.edu/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/. Due Date: 7/01/2019
2019 Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest Grand Prize Dresses Category-Grand Prize Dress Category
$10,000; Grand Prize Tux Category $10,000; Eight Runners Up Prizes-$500 scholarships and Duck® Brand Prize Packs (ARV
$100 each) to the remaining Finalists in each of the Dress and Tux Categories. High school students who are at least 14 years
of age and legal residents are eligible. Must complete entry form and submit at least one high resolution photo wearing Duck
Tape® prom outfit. If under 18 yrs. old, have parent’s permission. For more information and entry forms go to
http://stuckatprom.com/. Due Date: Application period 4/01/2019-7/09/2019, 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
Resume Companion Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors planning to enroll in a university as full time students in fall of 2019 are
eligible. Must create resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth,
attach resume to an email and include in body of email name, university planning to attend, and short explanation of whose
resume are submitting. Send to [email protected]. For more information go to
https://resumecompanion.com/scholarship/. Due Date: 7/15/2019
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Redfin Scholarship-$2,500. Seniors with a 3.5/4.0 GPA who are 18 years old and U. S. legal residents are eligible. Must
complete application and write a 300-500 word essay. Essays judged on thoughtfulness of response, quality of composition,
and grammatical accuracy. For more information and applications go to https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship.
Due Date: Fall application period 5/01/2019-7/31/2019
Unigo Flavor of the Month Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later
than the fall of 2025 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit
online response in 250 words or less to "Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month,
and that's the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little
exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?" For more
information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship. Due
Date: 7/31/2019
AugustSugar Spun Scholarship-$500. Seniors planning to enroll in a college/university in the fall are eligible. Must write essay of no
more than 1,000 words answering one of three prompts (your most memorable meal; a life lesson learned through food; or
If you could sit down to a meal with any person in history, living or dead, who would you choose, and why? Include the food
that you would serve.) and provide proof of enrollment before scholarship awarded. Essays judged on originality, creativity,
style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to prompt. For more information go to
https://sugarspunrun.com/scholarship/. Due Date: 8/01/2019, 11:59 p.m. EST
The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary 2019 Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors who are 18 with a 3.0 GPA are eligible. Must complete
online application, write essay inspired by personal story on "Why You Shouldn't Drink and Drive" and provide transcript,
head-shot photo, copyright assignment, and publicity/liability release. For more information and applications go to
https://www.seanclearypa.com/scholarship/. Due Date: 8/31/2019
Unigo Make Me Laugh Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than
the fall of 2025 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online
response in 250 words or less to "OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten
things up a little. We don't want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL.
Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!" For more information and to
apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship. Due Date: 8/31/2019
September
Unigo Shout It Out Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the
fall of 2025 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online
response in 250 words or less to "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" For
more information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship. Due
Date: 9/30/2019
October
AES Engineering Scholarship-$500. Seniors are eligible. (Not required to take engineering courses.) Must write essay of 500-
1,000 words answering, "When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life
successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?" Submit essay to
[email protected], including full name, name of school attending, and plans for next year. For more
information and applications go to http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php. Due Date: 10/06/2019
Voice of Democracy 2019-2020 Audio Essay Contest-Prizes and scholarships awarded at post, district, state, and national
level. Top scholarship is $30,000. Awards based on originality, content, and delivery. Ninth through twelfth grade students
are eligible. Must submit entry form and write and record on CD or flash drive an original 3-5 minute essay on "What Makes
America Great." (The body of the essay must not identify you in any way, although the recording and typed essay should be
labeled with your name.) For more information and entry forms go to https://www.vfw.org/VOD/. Due Date: 10/31/2019
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Unigo Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship-$2,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S.
residents and will enroll no later than fall of 2025 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online
response in 250 words or less to "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math
professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the
zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." For more information go to
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship. Due Date: 10/31/2019
November
Unigo Education Matters Scholarship-$5,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S.
residents and will enroll no later than fall of 2025 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online
response in 250 words or less to "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a
waste of time and money?" For more information, go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-
matters-scholarship. Due Date: 11/30/2019
December
Imagine America Foundation Scholarship-$1,000 scholarships. Seniors who will graduate in 2019 with a 2.5 GPA, financial
need, and voluntary community service during senior year are eligible. (Juniors who will graduate in 2020 may begin applying
in January of 2020.) Must become an Imagine America member, create a login and profile, complete application, and watch
Financial Planning Made Simple video. Guidance counselor will review application, and if approved, send on to school. For
more information, go to https://www.imagine-america.org/. Due Date: 12/31/2019
National Rifle Association Civil Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest-First place-$1,000, second place-$600, third place-$200,
and fourth place-$100. Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible in the senior division. Must complete entry form,
write essay of about 1,000 words on "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?" and include a written statement
from a teacher or parent certifying that the essay is original work. For more information and entry forms go to
https://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx. Due Date: 12/31/2019
Unigo Top Ten List Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and
will enroll no later than fall of 2025 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in
250 words or less to "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." For more information, go
to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship. Due Date: 12/31/2019
Unigo $10K Scholarship-$10,000. Students ages 13 or older at time of application and legal U. S. residents are eligible. Must
enroll no later than the fall of 2025 in a post-secondary institution of higher learning and submit online essay of 140
characters or less, including spaces, on "Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite
mobile app?" For more information, go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship.
Due Date: 12/31/2019
January
Unigo I Have a Dream Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents
and will enroll no later than fall of 2026 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response
in 250 words or less to "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week,
or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." For more information, go to
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship. Due Date: 1/31/2020
February
Unigo Sweet and Simple Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents
and will enroll no later than fall of 2026 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response
in 250 words or less to "Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things
that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so
much to you." For more information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-
scholarship. Due Date: 2/29/2020
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March
Unigo Superpower Scholarship-$2,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and
will enroll no later than fall of 2026 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in
250 words or less to "Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" For more
information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship. Due Date: 3/31/2020
Single Scholarship Sites-Due Dates VaryWalmart Associate Scholarship-Amounts vary. To be eligible must: be U. S. citizen or permanent legal resident; be employed
with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to application; high school senior or have earned high
school diploma or GED before applying; and have financial need. Must register, take eligibility quiz, and complete
application. For more information and application go to http://giving.walmart.com/associate-scholarships. Due Date: if
have high school diploma or GED 3/01/2018, 6/01/2018, 8/31/2018, and 11/30/2018; if high school senior must apply
within six months of beginning college classes
Raise.Me Scholarships-Amounts vary. Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible. Must sign-up and add achievements
to earn scholarships. Over 180 colleges participate. For more information and to create account go to
https://www.raise.me/.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes-Eleven $10,000 scholarships. Students and parents of eligible
seniors can enter random drawing. Must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/. No purchase or student loan necessary. For more information, go to
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/. Due Date: End Periods for random drawings on 2/28/2019, 3/31/2019,
4/30/2019, 5/31/2019, 6/30/2019, 7/31/2019, 8/31/2019, 9/30/2019, 10/31/2019, 11/30/2019, 12/31/2019, and
1/31/2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET
$5,000 Nitro College Scholarship-Quarterly $5,000; Additional $1,000 if friend wins and uses your name to apply. Seniors
who are legal residents and are enrolling in the fall at an accredited college/university are eligible. Must complete survey,
respond to three short-answer questions, and participate in social media activity. For more information and applications go
to https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application. Due Date: 2/28/2019, 3/31/2019, 4/30/2019, 5/31/2019,
6/30/2019, 7/31/2019, 8/31/2019, 9/30/2019, 10/31/2019, 11/30/2019, and 12/31/2019
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Career and Technical Education Scholarships-To be eligible must be a child of: Active
Duty or Reserve U. S. Marine; Active Duty or Reserve U. S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with a U. S. Marine
unit; Veteran U. S. Navy Corpsman who has served with a U. S. Marine unit and has received an honorable discharge or was
killed while serving in the U. S. Navy; or Veteran U. S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge or was killed while
serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. Also, must be planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training
that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school listed on College Navigator, have a 2.0 GPA and a
maximum family adjusted gross income (2017) not exceeding $98,000. Must register for an account, complete application,
and provide official transcript, 2017 Federal Income Tax Return (first two pages), qualifying military documents, and a photo.
For more information, registration, and applications go to https://www.mcsf.org/apply/. Due Date: The CTE scholarship
application is available all year and applications are processed every month. The entire process may take 5 weeks: Week 1
& 2: Complete and submit an application; Week 3: Application reviewed and processed; Week 4: Award decision emailed
to applicants; Week 5: Recipients complete Award Acceptance for scholarship payment
MyProjectLamps.com Scholarship-$1,000. Students fourteen years of age or older with a 3.0 GPA are eligible. Must write
cover letter and one page essay detailing ideas about use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms, provide
transcript, and follow or ‘LIKE’ the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page. For more information go to
https://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarships.html. Due Date: Postmarked by 10/31/2018 for fall scholarship; by
4/15/2019 for spring scholarship
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Great Value Colleges Community Service Scholarship-$1,500. Seniors who are U. S. citizens with a 3.0 GPA and have been
accepted at an accredited post-secondary U.S. institution are eligible. Must complete application; submit cover letter,
resume, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and ACT/SAT test scores; completed at least 40 hours of community
services; and write 1000-1500 word essay that describes favorite community project, involvement in project, and how
project enhanced and/or added value to college education. For more information and applications go to
https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/community-service-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/15/2018, 7/15/2019
L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest-Each quarter three prizes of $500; Quarterly winners compete for
additional $5,000. Amateur artists are eligible. Must submit entry of three illustrations in a color or black-and-white medium
created from the artist’s imagination and submit electronically by going to writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-
contest, or by mail to L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California
90028. For more information go to https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/. Due Date: By 11:59
p.m. PST on 12/31/2018, 3/31/2019, 6/30/2019, and 9/30/2019
L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest-Each quarter prizes of $1000, $750, and $500; Quarterly 1st place winners
compete for additional $5,000. Amateur writers are eligible. Must submit entry of original works of prose up to 17,000 words
and send electronically by going to: writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest, or by mailing to
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90028. For more information
go to https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/. Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. PST on 12/31/2018,
3/31/2019, 6/30/2019, and 9/30/2019
GoTranscript Academic Scholarship Program-$1,000. High school seniors and college freshman are eligible. Must register
using college issued email; briefly write about self, goals, and answer questions; write 500-1,000 word essay about how
language has helped express your voice; and write email to [email protected] to proceed. For further information go to
https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-program. Due Date: Scholarship offered during Spring and Fall semesters (2017-
2022), and applications are accepted year-round
Multiple Scholarship Sites-Due Dates Vary
Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.gocollege.com,
https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/, www.finaid.org/scholarships, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-
college/grants-scholarships, http://www.cksf.org/, https://www.unigo.com, http://www.scholarshipdetective.com,
www.chegg.com, http://scholarshipguidance.com/, http://www.collegexpress.com/, www.cappex.com, and
http://www.studentscholarships.org.
Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to https://www.petersons.com/#/sweeps-modal,
https://www.niche.com/, https://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app, http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/, and
https://www.collegeboard.org/.
Sallie Mae Scholarships-Over 3 million scholarships worth over $16 billion. Scholarships for all types of students; some
consider academics, financial need, debate, art, music, sports, and/or baking. Go to https://www.salliemae.com/college-
planning/college-scholarships/ for information and to register for free scholarship search.
Fun4EmeraldCoastKids.com Scholarships-Multiple scholarship opportunities for Bay, Okaloosa, and Walton County
students. For more information go to http://fun4emeraldcoastkids.com/Education-Childcare/Scholarship-Opportunities/.
FloridaNEXT.com Multiple Scholarships-Go to http://www.pageturnpro.com/Florida-Trend/86208-Florida-Trends-NEXT-
2018-2019/default.html#page/36 for multiple scholarship opportunities.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund-Opportunities are available to seniors of Hispanic heritage. For more details go to
http://www.hsf.net, click on Scholarships, then under Scholarship Programs, click on Graduating High School Seniors. Check
requirements, then apply online at the hsf web site for most scholarships. Due Date: Application period January 2018-April
2018
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FIRST Scholarships-Over $14 million in scholarships from over 128 colleges, universities, corporations, and associations. Most
scholarships are merit-based and renewable. High school students who are on FRC and FTC teams are eligible. (Most
scholarships are for seniors.) Some scholarships are for specific majors such as engineering, computer science, science, math,
or technology, and others are for any course of study. For more information and to apply go to
https://www.firstinspires.org/scholarships-overview.
United Negro College Fund-Opportunities are available for students of African-American heritage. Multiple scholarships can
be found at http://www.uncf.org/.
Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 47 member schools go to
https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships.
Multiple Scholarships for Military - Scholarships 4 Students-Amounts and deadlines vary. For multiple scholarship
opportunities go to http://www.scholarships4students.com/scholarships_for_the_military.htm.
Multiple Scholarships for Military-For scholarship opportunities go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-
scholarships/military.
Resources for Military Families-Organizations and resources may be found at https://couponfollow.com/research/discounts-
for-military-families.
Multiple Scholarships from Insurance Companies-Amounts and deadlines vary. For multiple opportunities for high school
and college students go to http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/.
Multiple Nursing Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to https://nurse.org/scholarships/.
NASA-For current contests and opportunities go to http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-opps-index.html.
Multiple Scholarships for Minorities, Hispanics, and Undocumented Students-For scholarship opportunities go to
www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship.
Financial Aid for Hispanic Students-For more information go to http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/financial-aid-
hispanic-students/.
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