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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

Watch this video on the BigFuture Scholarship opportunity (previously called CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship).

Learn more and get started at Big Future Scholarships

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HCHS Scholarships (specifically for HCHS Seniors)

Area College/University Scholarships

  • 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!

    • Variety of privately funded scholarships to FGC students
    • Application opens the beginning of fall and spring terms usually a month before fees are due.
    • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered.

    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 is Accepting Applications Now for Fall 2025!

    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:

    • Save $12,000 per year in housing costs
    • Leadership development opportunities
    • Stable food & housing security
    • Peer support
    • Access to no cost mental health counseling

    We serve college students at all levels attending:

    • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
    • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Florida State University
    • Santa Fe College
    • Tallahassee Community College
    • University of Florida

    Requirements for Consideration:

    • Current 3.0 cumulative GPA
    • Financial Need (documented by the FAFSA SAI)
    • Good Character (1 letter of recommendation, and a strong ability to live cooperatively with others and complete daily tasks)
    • If qualifications met, applicant will be invited for an interview.

    Requirements for Awardees:

    • $300 Reservation Fee (a one-time fee that serves partially as a security deposit, due one week from accepting the scholarship)
    • Semester Food & Service Bill
      • Each semester, residents create a budget for groceries, utilities, internet, social activities and a few other necessities (typically an average of $1,200 for the entire semester)
    • Chores to keep the houses clean and safe.
    • Assist with cooking or cleaning for one dinner Monday to Thursday nights.  (There is food for them to prepare on their own for all other meals.)
    • Ability to live cooperatively, both with their roommate and other residents
    • Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA.

     Application Deadlines:

    • Early Submission:  March 15th
    • Fall Deadline: April 1

    How to Apply: Simply visit Southern Scholarship and click “Apply”

    Recruitment Flyer ~ Housing Flyer ~ Spanish Housing Flyer ~ SSF FAQs ~ SSF Informational Flyer

     

  • 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

  • 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?

    • Incoming Freshman
    • Rising USF Juniors
    • USF Graduate Students

    Minimum GPA Requirements:

    • Undergraduate: 3.5 GPA, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT
    • Graduate: 3.25 GPA

    This all-inclusive scholarship to USF covers:

    • Full cost of Tuition and Fees (Including Summer)
    • Textbook and course material funds
    • Housing and meal plans for every semester

    Kosove also provides additional funding for academic cost like

    • Education aboard experiences
    • Academic conference travel support
    • Specialty equipment for coursework
    • Funds for research endeavors

    Here's how to apply!

    1. Go online to USFKOSOVESOCIETY Website
    2. Click on the Scholarship tab
    3. Click on the appropriate application button
    4. Submit a completed application by the deadline!

    Applications accepted annually October to January. 

    Kosove Society Scholarship Flyer

Other Scholarship Opportunities (State or National Level)

  • The American Muslim Alliance of Florida Inc. will be awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to thirty students in support of Florida High school senior students in pursuit of a college education. The top 10 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of$1,000. In addition, 20 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of $500. 

    Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify: 

    1. The applicant must be graduating from a public, private, or home school within the state of Florida and entering college as a full-time student.
    2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3 .0 and attach official copies of school transcripts.
    3. Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from teachers of core subjects. Please limit letters of recommendation to one page for each recommendation.
    4. Applicant's guidance counselor must complete page 2.
    5. Applicant must compose and type a one-page, single-spaced essay stating why you should be awarded a scholarship, and why you plan to further your studies at a college onmiversity.
    6. Applicant completes and submits page 4.

     

    Scholarship Program is open for students of all faith and race. The winners will not be announced before the Scholarship Award Ceremony. 

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: All completed applications must be received on or before May 12th, 2025 in the office of AMAF. Applications received or postmarked after this date will not be considered. Send the completed applications to: AMAF, INC., 11694 Sunrise View Lane, Wellington, FL 33449 ATTN: Scholarship Committee. 

    American Muslim Alliance of Florida Inc. Scholarship Application

  • Arts for Life! annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in one of the following art forms:

    • creative writing
    • dance
    • drama
    • music
    • visual art

    Application Period: The 2024-25 application period deadline is February 11, 2025.

    Eligibility: High school students who are graduating from a public, private, or virtual school or a home education program in Florida during the current academic year.

    To Apply: Visit Arts for Life Website or download Arts for Life Scholarship Application.

  • 2025 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founder’s Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or those looking to enroll as a first-time freshman, this $10,000 scholarship is here to help you rake college by storm. Each year, ten students who exemplify the bold nature of Carl’s Jur. and the giving spirit of  of our founders, Carl N. and Margaret Karcher, are chosen to receive this scholarship, and you could be next.

    Who’s Eligible?
    If you’re 26 or younger, living in one of the 16 states where Carl’s Jr. operates, and gearing up to be a full-time college freshman at an accredited university, you’re already halfway there.

    When’s the Deadline?
    Applications are due by 3 p.m. PST on March 31st. 

    Learn more at Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship 2025

  • 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

  • “No Sweat” Scholarship

    Amount: $2,500

    Number of awards: 1

    Due Date: March 31, 2025

    Application Process: Apply at Cirkledin No Sweat Scholarship Application

    Easy Application

    Need-Based: NO

    Minimum GPA required : NO

    Essay Required: NO

    Award sent to:  Direct to Student

    Cirkledin No Sweat Scholarship Flyer

  • College Covered by Discover Student Loans

    • Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award: Students and parents can enter to win $5,000 to help pay for college. New winner chosen every month. No essay or lengthy application required. Scholarship Flyer
    • Scholarships 101: This handy one-pager outlines key terms, timelines, and important information to know when searching and applying for scholarships.  
    • Free Scholarship Search: Students can search over 3 million scholarships worth more than $18 billion. No registration required.

    College Covered, a free resource on planning and paying for college.

  • 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

  • Culver’s Foundation, Inc and Culver Franchising System, LLC have established a scholarship program to assist team members who plan to continue their education in college, graduate, or vocational school programs.

    The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

    Applicants to the Culver’s Scholarship Program must:

    • Be employed at Culver’s at least six months as of the application deadline date.
    • Have worked at Culver’s at least 400 hours over the last 12 months (as of the application deadline date).
    • Be high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates, or graduate level students who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
    • Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

     

    Awards:

    Up to 40 awards of $10,000 each will be granted to top applicants.

    Up to 40 awards of $5,000 each will be granted to the next top applicants.

    Up to 200 awards of $1,000 each will be granted to the remaining top applicants.

    Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. First time Culver’s Scholarship recipients must be employed with Culver’s at the time of notification.  Previous recipients of the award who are no longer employed with Culver’s are eligible to apply.

    Awards are for undergraduate and graduate study.

    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2025 3:00 pm Central Time

    Learn more at Culver's Scholarship Program

  • As part of Alachua Conservation Trust’s (ACT) commitment to better address the intersectionality between our work as a land conservation nonprofit and the equality and representation needs that exist in our community, ACT is pleased to announce the 2025 Florida Wild for All Schoalrship. With this scholarship award, ACT seeks to amplify and celebrate the existing voices of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Multiracial People of Color interested in pursuing a career path in natural resources management or protection of the environment of Florida.

    Selected recipients will be awarded $250-500 for the 2025-2026 school year, which can be used for expenses as they relate to pursuing a career path in the environment and/or natural resource management fields. Awardees will also be invited to participate in future ACT community events and programs, including the ACT Internship Program, which provides students and recent graduates with the skills and training needed to pursue a career in the natural resources or nonprofit fields.

    Eligibility Requirements

    For your application to be considered, you must meet all three eligibility requirements listed below.

    • I am interested in pursuing a career path in the environment and/or natural resource management fields.
    • I identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Multiracial, or a Person of Color.
    • I live in one of the following Florida counties:  Alachua, Taylor, Volusia, Pasco, Seminole, Gilchrist, Citrus, Union, Marion, Suwannee, Sumter, Putnam, Lake, Levy, Madison, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette.

    Interested applicants can learn more about the Florida Wild for All Scholarship and eligibility criteria at: 

    https://www.alachuaconservationtrust.org/scholarships

    Applications will be accepted online or by mail through April 1st, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified on or before May 15th, 2025.

    2025 Florida Wild for All Scholarship Application

    2025 Florida Wild for All Scholarship Flyer

    For more information about the Florida Wild for All Scholarship, contact ACT at (352) 373-1078 or info@alachuaconservationtrust.org.

  • 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). 

  • 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:

    1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
    2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
    3. Must be fluent in the English language.
    4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
    5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
    6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
    7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
    8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
    9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
    10.  Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
    11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
    12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

    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 Application Deadline March 15th

    Hagan Scholarship Foundation Brochure

  • Since 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has awarded college scholarships to deserving students. To date, the Association has awarded over $265 million in scholarships to over 37,000 students. Through nationally recognized educational programs, the Association reaches out directly to our nation's young people with a message of hope, opportunity, responsibility, and perseverance. 

    In keeping with the mission of the Horatio Alger Association, the scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have significant financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000, with more than 600 scholarships available. 

    The focus of our core scholarship program is to award high school juniors. We believe that early identification and support is key to helping promising young people who have faced adversity achieve their dream of a college/university education. 

    Eligibility criteria include: 

    • Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer 2026 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 financial need ($65,000 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 (GP A) of 2.0
    • Be a United States citizen

     

    Apply online at horatioalger.org/scholarships

    HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • The Mark Wandall Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating support for children in grief.

    The Mark Wandall Foundation would like to announce that they have $10,000 in scholarship funds to be awarded this year. The Mark Wandall Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors and/or young adults (age 25 or younger) who are residents of the State of Florida seeking post-secondary education and who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.

    Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. Completed applications must be emailed to ksmith.themarkwandallfoundation@gmail.com.

    To learn more about applying for a scholarship visit, The Mark Wandall Foundation Scholarship Program

  • 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:

    • Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
    • Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.

    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

    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 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

  • Information provided by Student Scholarships

    NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER - DEADLINES BETWEEN: December 1, 2024 & March 31, 2025

    DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER - DEADLINES BETWEEN: December 17, 2024 & April 1, 2025

    JANUARY SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER - DEADLINES BETWEEN: January 31, 2025 & March 26, 2025

    FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER - DEADLINES BETWEEN: February 28, 2025 & April 30, 2025

    MARCH SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER – DEADLINES BETWEEN: March 31, 2025 & May 15, 2025