The Kosove Scholarship program was established by A. Harrison and Ruth Kosove to support and encourage America’s youth in the development of educational excellence, personal integrity, leadership abilities and an understanding of American society and world cultures for the purpose of improving relations between all Americans and among nations.

 The Kosove Undergraduate scholarship can be awarded to incoming freshmen or a current USF student who will be at the junior level fall 2024. 

The Kosove scholarship is a full scholarship that covers the cost of in-state tuition, room and board, books, fees and other expenses as determined by the USF Financial Aid Office for the completion of a USF undergraduate degree. The level of funding for individual student awards shall be reduced to the extent that the recipient receives other merit-based awards and grants. The Kosove Undergraduate Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years for freshmen and 2 years for juniors as long as recipients meet renewable criteria. 

Use the link above to see full eligibility requirements and the application.

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Request for Proposal-

Offer the Florida Eastern Star Tuition Grant Program to the students, who are legal residents of Florida and who will be graduating from the High School(s), including home schooled students, in all 67 Florida School Districts in 2025 and who will be thereafter attending an accredited university, college, junior college, community college, or vocational institution within the State of Florida.

Funds to pay for:

Tuition to an accredited university, college, junior college, community college, or vocational institution. It is a one-time grant for a one-year period. The amount of the award will be based on the amount available in the Fund. The awards will be divided between applicants who will attend college, junior college, community college, and vocational school within the State of Florida. The money is issued for tuition only and does not need to be repaid.

Eligibility:

• Florida High School Senior graduating in 2025

• Acceptance to the university, college, junior college, community college, or vocational institution of choice.

• Submission of a 5-paragraph essay on the subject of "Why do we Honor the American Flag?"

Deadline: 1/1/2025

OPENS OCTOBER 1

Requirements: The program is open to underrepresented and historically underserved students ages 16-24 who are permanent residents of Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. 

1. 2.5 – 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED

2. Pell-eligible and/or demonstrate financial need

3. Attend as an incoming 2024-25 freshman as an in-state resident at a four-year accredited, non-profit college or university

Deadline: ~1/11/2025

The Florida P.E.O. Scholarship was established in 1994 to provide financial assistance for tuition to qualified women who will be pursuing undergraduate study at a Florida college or university.

Eligibility: 

• Florida Resident

• Accepted for admission for first year of full-time study at an accredited Florida college or university (private or public). Dual-enrolled high school students who have earned 24 or more college credit hours in one academic year are NOT eligible. 

• Pursuing course of study leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree.

• Sponsored by a Florida chapter of the PEO Sisterhood.

• Meets requirements of scholarship, character, and financial need.

• Has high scholastic standing as measured by GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores.

• Students with FL Pre-Paid College Funds and Take Stock in Children are NOT eligible. Students with Fl Bright Futures ARE eligible.  

Applicants: For information about finding a local chapter to consider sponsoring an applicant for the scholarship, send inquiry to: FLPEOS@gmail.com.

Information

Deadline: 1/15/2024

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.

The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

NOTE: FL Senate will award two (2) $500 scholarships, which will be forwarded on to National Judging. Also present a $1000 need-based scholarship.

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: 1/17/2025

Eligibility:

Graduating High School Seniors in the State of Florida who will receive their high school diploma in spring 2025 and who will be attending a STATE OF FLORIDA SUPPORTED INSTITUTION (college, university, community college, technical college, or other such institution of higher education governed by the Florida State Board of Regents or the Florida Department of Education) during the following term (semester or quarter). The applicant must enter the school within one semester/quarter (excluding summer sessions) after having been awarded the scholarship.

Requirements:

An essay of no less than 1,000 words or more than 1,250 words on the topic “Why Education is Important” and a completed Scholarship Application Form. All work must be original and the essay becomes the property of The Grand Lodge of Florida.

Deadline: 1/20/2025

Qualifications:

• Senior, on track to graduate in May/June 2025 AND planning to enter a technology/STEM program

• Eligible under USDA guidelines or approved CEP Direct Certification for free/reduced price meals

• Enrolled in a FL public school

Application

Deadline: 1/24/2025

Servin-Ellis Scholarship - current high school seniors

The Servin-Ellis Scholarship Fund was originally established in memory of the first treasurer/manager of FCU, Oscar Servin. In 1997, the fund was renamed to also honor Dr. Jonnie Ellis, a board member who served from 1987 to 1997 and served as Chair from 1993 to 1996. The scholarship fund is awarded annually in May and is divided among more than one recipient. 

Who is eligible?

The award is open to any high school senior who is enrolled or plans to enroll in the current year in undergraduate study. Students interested in applying must first qualify by having a parent or guardian who is an FCU member or by being a FCU member themselves.

Buchholz Academy of Finance Scholarship

The Buchholz Academy of Finance Scholarship, originally a subset of the Servin-Ellis Scholarship, is distributed annually in May and is awarded to one or more Buchholz High School Academy of Finance seniors who enrolled or plan to enroll in the current year in undergraduate study. 

Who is eligible?

The award is open to any BHS Academy of Finance senior who plans to enroll in the current year in undergraduate study and is a member, or whose parent is a member, of Florida Credit 

Union.

Dr. John C. Rawls Scholarship - currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate study

The Dr. John C. Rawls Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. John C. Rawls, a member of the Board of Directors since 1957. Over his 55 years of service, Dr. Rawls served on the board as President, Vice President, Secretary, Chair and Treasurer. During a nine-month period in the 1990s, he served as the interim CEO of the credit union until a new CEO could be found.

Who is eligible?

The award is open to students planning to further their education who are enrolled or plan to enroll during the current year in undergraduate or graduate study. Must not be currently enrolled in high school. Interested applicants must first qualify by being an FCU member or having parent or guardian who is an FCU member.

Deadline: 2/7/2025

To be eligible, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Be a high school senior.

• Have been enrolled in one semester and will graduate from a Florida school.

• Be a citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States at the time of application.

• Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

• Attain minimum test scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed on page two of the application, are used as a minimum threshold level, with actual test scores being weighted into the scoring process.

• Submit a complete scholarship application package by the deadline, including the following:

• • 1. The applicant’s completed Excel spreadsheet application.

    2. A certified transcript (unopened hard copy or digitally certified electronic copy) from both high school and college (if they took college classes).

    3. A PDF of the Certification Sheet tab within the Excel application including:

       • • Applicant’s Certification and Permission to Release Information (completed and signed)

         • Counselor’s or Principal’s Certification (completed and signed)

    4. A PDF copy of the official IB, AICE, & AP exam results

To be awarded the scholarship, the student must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Students who meet the eligibility requirements should download and complete the 2024-2025 High School Scholarship Application and submit it online using the FES High School Scholarship Submittal Form by February 15, 2025. If a certified transcript cannot be submitted electronically, a hard copy of the transcript must be sent to your local Chapter Representative postmarked by the same deadline.

Deadline: 2/15/2025

Some benefits of the Service Scholar program include:

• Scholarship valued at $4,500 per year for up to four years

• Engagement with a diverse group of individuals and range of community issues

• Academic service learning and co-curricular engagement with community partners

• Development of collaborative working relationships and effective leadership practices

• Direct support by a team of faculty and staff mentors

Applications, including information for recommenders, are due Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. The deadline for recommendations is March 5 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, applicants can visit the Center for Leadership & Service’s website or attend the following events:

• Program Info Session: Monday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. via Zoom (Registration required)

• “Scholars Serve” IG Takeover: Saturday, Jan. 11 @thecenterfsu

• Scholar Instagram Takeover: Sunday, Jan. 26 @thecenterfsu

• "Ask the Scholars" Instagram Live: Tuesday, Feb. 11 @thecenterfsu

• Program Info Session: Monday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (Registration required)

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Deadline: 2/23/2025

The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is a scholarship opportunity for students who are Florida residents that are First-Generation College Students (defined as parents not having completed a bachelor's degree in the U.S.) to earn their bachelors' degree at FAU debt-free. Students must be Pell-Eligible.

Housing, Tuition & Fees, Books & Meals are covered in this scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a First-Generation Student, defined as a student whose parent(s)/ guardian(s) have not attended college.

• Be a full-time college student (registered for at least 12 credit hours).

• Be a 2025 high school graduate.

• Complete a FAFSA application, be Pell eligible and have a SAI (Student Aid Index) of 6655 or less. FAU’s school code is: 001481.

• Be admitted to Florida Atlantic University for the Fall 2025 semester.

• Commit to completing a minimum of 30 credits per year to graduate in four (4) years or less.

• Commit to living on campus (Fall & Spring Semesters)

Deadline: 2/28/2025

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• 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 household income)

• 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

Deadline: 3/31/2025

We would like to announce that we 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. The distribution of funds will be determined after all scholarship applications have been received. 

Completed applications must be emailed to ksmith.themarkwandallfoundation@gmail.com. 

Deadline: 3/31/2025

The Florida School Counselor Association will award:

• Two (2) high school scholarships in the amount of $500 each, and

• One (1) high school scholarship in the amount of $750 to a senior child of a current FSCA member who has held at least six consecutive months of membership prior to April 1, 2025.

High School Student Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a Florida High School;

• Be in 12th grade, and on track to graduate either during the current spring or summer;

• Intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming summer or fall following high school graduation; and,

• Grant FSCA permission to announce name, school, post response, and provide a picture for media publication if selected to receive the scholarship.

Child of a FSCA Member must provide the FSCA member name and email address who holds a current FSCA membership for at least the past six consecutive months prior to April 1, 2025.

Deadline: 4/1/2025

Give Kids a Chance is offering scholarship grants in the amount of $1250.00 to high school seniors planning to attend college. The scholarship will be offered to those students graduating from public high schools in the State of FL. Students who are attending college and who have previously received a grant under this program will also be eligible to apply for additional grants for each year they remain in college and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (but for no more than 4 years). However, the fact that such applicant may preciously have received a grant under this program is no assurance that additional scholarship grants will be provided hereunder.

Requirements: 

• 2.5 GPA or higher

• Financial need

• Demonstrate an interest in school and community activities

• two letters of recommendation are required

Application

Deadline: 4/30/2025