Financial Aid Information
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Federal Financial Aid) To APPLY go to Application Website
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (State Scholarship and Grant Programs)
Florida Financial Aid Calendar
Navigating Your Financial Future Website
Seeking Financial Aid Brochure
Florida Bright Futures
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes lottery-funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement. To APPLY go to Florida Student Financial Aid and create an account. Click each link below to find specific details for each Bright Future Scholarship.
Florida Bright Futures Website
Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)
Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship (GSC)
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (CSV)
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Brochure
BigFuture Scholarships (CollegeBoard)
Watch this video on the BigFuture Scholarship opportunity (previously called CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship).
Learn more and get started at Big Future Scholarships
Scholarship Coordinator
Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, 386-792-8113, elizabeth.mitchell@hamiltonfl.com
2023-2024 HCHS Scholarship Information
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HCHS Common Application
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2023-2024 Local Scholarship Applications
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Florida Gateway College
Foundation for FGC Scholarship Application
More than $600,000 in scholarship funds are available.
Once you’re admitted to FGC, complete the short application to be matched with available scholarships!
In order to apply for scholarships at Florida Gateway College, you must be admitted to the college and have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file. We have general scholarships for any major and some set aside for specific majors, such as Nursing, Agriculture, Education and more. There are also scholarships allotted by county of residence. Some scholarships are one-time awards while others may be renewable. We encourage you to complete an application for these foundations scholarship funded by our generous donors. Please be aware that some scholarships require a Thank You letter before the scholarship can be applied to your account and make sure you monitor your wolves email for award notices.
Please note that in order to log in, you will need your wolves email address and password.
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Southern Scholarship Foundation is Accepting Applications Now for Fall 2024!
Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) provides rent-free cooperative living housing scholarships for students with financial need, good character, and strong academic merit. SSF provides housing scholarships, not monetary support. We operate large, dorm-style houses on or near the campuses with a leadership development focus.
Below is some basic information regarding our rent-free housing program:
Student Benefits:
We serve college students at all levels attending:
Requirements for Consideration:
Requirements for Awardees:
Application Deadlines:
How to Apply: Simply visit Southern Scholarship and click “Apply”
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University of Florida
Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS)
The Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS) assists historically low-income first-generation college students in meeting their college costs. First-generation in college is defined as neither of the student’s parents or legal guardians have earned a bachelor’s degree.
The MFOS program provides recipients a full grant and scholarship package to earn a bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida.
Who is eligible?
Students must be admitted into the University of Florida as a first-year student. Students are selected based on the information provided on the UF Admission Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For a student to be eligible, parents’, stepparents’, or legal guardians’ combined total income must be below $40,000. Additionally, parents’, stepparents’, or legal guardians’ assets must be below $25,000.
Alfred T. Airth General Scholarship Fund
Elizabeth R. Airth provided this scholarship in memory of her husband, Alfred T. Airth, to benefit conscientious students dedicated to academic excellence. Alfred T. Airth served Suwannee County as county attorney for 20 years and then served the city of Live Oak as city attorney for 26 years. He retired in 1975. Voted Suwannee County Man of the Year in 1956, Airth developed an admirable record of community, civic and religious service to Live Oak and Suwannee County. A 1930 alumnus of UF's law school, he passed away in 1993. Elizabeth Airth passed away in 2001.
Criteria: Preference will be given to a student who is a resident of Suwannee County and in the top 15% of her or his graduating class at Suwannee High School. If no such student is eligible, then preference is given to a similar student from Branford High School.
If no student is eligible from Suwanee or Branford High Schools, then graduating students from Lafayette, Dixie, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor and Columbia counties will be considered.
This scholarship is renewable for up to four years for students maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. All eligible students must be admitted to UF.
Alfred T. Airth Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 1st
University of South Florida
The Kosove Society Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards given to USF students. Throughout the year, scholars participate in a variety of activities including monthly community service events, business and planning meetings, and social gatherings.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Minimum GPA Requirements:
This all-inclusive scholarship to USF covers:
Kosove also provides additional funding for academic cost like
Here's how to apply!
Applications accepted annually October to January.
Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship
A $1,000 Scholarship For Those Affected By Life-Changing Accidents
The Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who have had their life altered due to a bodily injury from an automotive or pedestrian accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Certa Law Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an accident has had on their life.
Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 15th of each year.
To learn more please visit: Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship
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Comedy TABC Scholarship
Comedy TABC Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st every year
Available to: High School Freshmen through College Undergraduates
Award Amount: $1500
Write a short story of a time you were peer pressured to drink alcohol, how you handled it, and what the effects were.
Learn more about the Scholarship Contest: TABC CERTIFICATION
Going Merry
Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.
To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, click here: Sign up for Going Merry!
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons to choose Going Merry for your scholarship search:
Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides students attending a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters, for a total of up to $60,000 for Undergraduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements:
Recipients of a Hagan Scholarship must maintain a 3.25 Cumulative GPA and a four-year or less graduation schedule, must earn fourteen credit hours each fall semester and thirty credit hours each academic year excluding summer school.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation Brochure
OppU Achievers Scholarship
The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs.
To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:
To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. In 500 words or fewer, please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments.
Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
To apply visit OppU
Purdue Global University - Scholarships for Minority Students
This resource shares 45+ financial aid scholarships for future and current students as well as potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource are opportunities dedicated to specific demographics such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Students, Native Americans, and much more. The featured scholarships are current and are provided by trusted organizations. The resource will constantly be updated to ensure students can apply to the most accurate scholarships available.
Scholar's App
Scholar's App is a platform that connects students to verified scholarships and helps track the entire financial aid process. Easily create a profile, search for scholarships, and submit applications online.
For more information visit Scholar's App
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