Palm Beach Gardens High School Scholarship Bulletin March 2020
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UPDATED 3/3/2020 Palm Beach Gardens High School Scholarship Bulletin March 2020 WHAT'S INSIDE ● Private Scholarships ● College-Specific Scholarships ● Scholarships for Students to Study Abroad ● Financial Aid ● Financial Aid help for International Students ● Scholarship Search Engines ● Internships/Jobs/Summer Camps, etc. ● DACA Scholarships 10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship 1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider this like a full time job. 2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches. 3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile. 4. Look for local scholarships 5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships. 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized. 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully. 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific. 10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as firstname.lastname@gmail.com. Clean up the content of your Facebook account, removing inappropriate and immature material.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
AAUW of North Palm Beach Undergraduate Scholarship
The Doris Karlik Scholarship – is for women only and the award ranges from $500 to $1,500
The Scholarship to Honor the North Palm Beach Library Friends – available to women and
men and the award is for $2,500.
Requirements: Must be a resident of Palm Beach County, FL (the Scholarship to Honor the
North Palm Beach Library must be a resident of Lake Park, North Palm Beach, or Riviera Beach,
FL); US Citizen; 3.0 gpa or higher; must be attending an accredited Florida college, university,
or trade school, etc. For more information and an application packet, please see the Guidance
Secretary.
Deadline: March 20, 2020
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students
currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship
you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000
words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com.
Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Topic: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.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 12, 2020
Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson. Alyssa was committed to living a
self-sufficient life and discovering her passions. Her determination to pursue education, earning
undergraduate and graduate degrees, enabled her to live consistent with those commitments.
Who can apply:
Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited college or technical or vocational
school beginning the Fall of 2020.
Currently enrolled college or technical or vocational students.
Applicants must:
Plan to be a full-time student at an accredited college, technical or vocational school.
Demonstrate the commitment to successfully complete the college, technical or vocational
school.
Demonstrate a realistic plan to fulfill the financial requirements of the college or school.
Be a Palm Beach County resident and reside in Palm Beach County during the duration of the
scholarship.
Be a graduate of a Palm Beach County high school or a GED recipient earned in Palm Beach
County.
File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.org
Submit the online application by March 27, 2020.
Submit supplemental materials if requested.
Update applicant contact information as needed.
For more information and to apply, please visit
https://friendsofyouthservices.com/scholarship.htm
Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable up to four years
Deadline: March 27, 2020
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship
Available to ALL high school students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who are
U.S. Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens to be used exclusively for student’s first year of higher
post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student’s choosing within the United
States. For more information and to apply, please visit www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org.
Awards: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2020
American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc.
Available to all high school seniors graduating in the State of Florida of all races, religions, and
creeds, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Scholarship Program is open for all students of all
faiths and race. For more information and packet, please see the Guidance Secretaries.
Deadline: May 4, 2020Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college
scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related
career. The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level
undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are based on financial needs and with the usual
minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.
To be eligible for a scholarship you must:
•Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.
•Provide an official transcript of all academic work.
•Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.
•Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or master’s program.
•Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the
time of application.
•Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a two-
year associate program).
•Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.
•Must be enrolled full-time.
•Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
For more information, please visit their website:
http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships
Deadline: Applications will be accepted February 1 – June 30, 2020
Balkhi Foundation Grant
Eligibility: The funding technology education scholarship is open to any Florida K-12 students
who need financial assistance to attend a technology based training program, internship, or
workshop. Priority is given to applicants who can demonstrate an existing background
knowledge in the area of study.
Applicants Must Submit:
One teacher recommendation that speaks to their academic achievement and their interest
in technology
A statement of no more than one page explaining the student’s interest in the program
and the student’s previous experience with the technology they are studying. Students can
also submit additional demonstration items as evidence of their existing knowledge or
interest in their area of study
Acceptance letter if training program or internship is of restricted admission
If an applicant is selected for funding, a parent or legal guardian must sign a statement of
commitment stating they are aware of the student’s enrollment in the program and that
they intend to facilitate the student’s attendance to the intended program
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until program funds are exhausted.
Barry Grunow Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of a Palm Beach County teacher who died in the line of
duty while teaching at Lake Worth Middle School. This scholarship is awarded annually to 12th
grade public, private, parochial or charter school students who plan to be teachers. The amount
of the awards range from $1000-$5000 and are a one-time award. For more information and anapplication, please visit https://public.dollarsforscholars.org and select the Barry Grunow
Scholarship from the drop-down menu.
Requirements: Minimum 2.5 gpa, financial need, teaching as a career goal.
Deadline: March 20, 2020
Bill of Rights Institute – We the Students Essay Contest
At the Bill of Rights Institute, we love to ask challenging questions. We also love to reward
students who rise to the challenge by tackling some of the most compelling questions of our
time. For this year's We the Students Essay Contest, we are challenging students to tell us what
civil discourse means to them. The students who provide the most thoughtful, meaningful
responses to this question will receive scholarship awards of up to $7,500.
For this essay, we are asking students to not only share their comprehension of what civil
discourse is meant to be but to also relate what it looks like when it works – and when it doesn’t
– and why. Perhaps they will choose to include mention of a time when they, themselves, were
part of an exchange intended to understand something – how did they go about it? We encourage
them to bring emotion, creativity, specific examples (including current events), and well-
researched facts into what they write.
To apply, please visit: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-
events/scholarship/
Deadline: April 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm PT
Building Officials Association of Palm Beach County (BOAPBC) 2020 Charles
R. O'Meilia College Scholarship
The Charles R. O’Meilia Scholarship is renewable for up to four years and one scholarship is
awarded each year. The Scholarship is $1000 and is automatically renewed for up to 3 additional
years provided the student maintains the eligibility requirements. THE ELIGIBLE STUDENT IS:
1. A resident of Palm Beach County
2. Planning to attend college full time
3. Majoring in:
Architecture
Engineering
Construction
Public Service
For more information and to apply, please see the Guidance Secretary or visit
http://www.boapbc.org/
Deadline: June 1, 2020
CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Program
Available to African American or Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of
high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools (i.e., Palm Beach
County). Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college or
university pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). For
more information and to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/ycd6z8dr
Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 6, 2020Children of Helen Alliance, Inc. 2020 Scholarship
Available to graduating high school seniors of St. Lucian or Caribbean descent who live in Palm
Beach County with a minimum 3.0 gpa. For more information and an application, please see the
Guidance Secretary.
Deadline: March 16, 2020
City of Greenacres 2020 Educational Scholarship Program
The Educational Scholarship program provides $1,500 in individual scholarships for academic,
technical and vocational school tuition and books.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must reside within the municipal limits of the City of Greenacres.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Must be a high school senior/graduate, obtained a GED, or attending college.
Must demonstrate a financial need.
Applications are also available at the Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd.
Greenacres, FL 33463. For more information call 561-642-2180
For more information and to apply, please visit https://greenacresfl.gov/community-
rec/page/2020-educational-scholarship-program
Deadline: March 31, 2020 ~ 6:00 P.M.
Common Knowledge Scholarships
Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge
Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz
competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know. There is no essay
writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common
knowledge and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 –12 (must live in Broward, Dade,
or Monroe County) can go on line and register to compete at www.cksf.org
Deadlines varies
CTA-R Classroom Teachers Association Retired Scholarship
Available to high school seniors in good standing with a minimum 2.75 cumulative gpa. For
more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary.
Deadline: March 6, 2020Daniel S. Hall Social Justice Award The Social Justice Award is named after Daniel S. Hall, a local attorney who manages a financial counseling company. Hall has served as the Treasurer of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC) since 1990 and is its longest serving board member. As a father of three, an activist and a mentor of gay youth, Hall always has had a strong interest in education. PBCHRC awards the annual scholarship to local college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated an interest in advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Palm Beach County high school seniors. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.pbchrc.org/dsh-social-justice-award Deadline: April 10, 2020 Daughters of the American Revolution National Society The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training. For information about their various scholarships, go to their website at: http://www.himmarsheedar.org/scholarship.html Deadline varies according to major chosen. Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Kids’Dreams Scholarship CRITERIA: Available to full-time female high school seniors attending a public Palm Beach County High School who plan to enroll in a college or university located in Florida that has no religious affiliation. For an application, please see the Guidance Secretary. Deadline: March 6, 2020 by 5:00 pm Fairview Golf Club, Inc. Scholarship CRITERIA: Available to African American graduating seniors from Palm Beach County with a minimum 2.5 gpa, admitted to an accredited College or University. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary. Award: Not to exceed $1,000 Deadline: March 6, 2020 by 5:00 pm Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) Scholarship The FFEA scholarship program was implemented to assist the School District of Palm Beach County to “Grow its Own Teachers.” Qualified high school seniors with a 2.75 gpa, SAT score of 970 or ACT of 20, and who are interested in becoming teachers in Palm Beach County are eligible to apply. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary. Award: $1,500 per year up to 5 years Deadline: March 30, 2020
Ford Salute to Education Must be a Senior; weighted GPA of 3.0 or above; participation in at least one school organization/activity or one area of community service; legal resident in the US and Miami-Dade County. Leadership, achievement, character, financial need, and the individual’s use of these traits in service to his or her school and the community are also given consideration. May apply in ONE of the following 4 categories: Athletics, Arts (Foreign Language, Language Arts, Performing Arts and Visual Arts) Leadership/Service, and Science. 100 recipients receive $1,500 and is to be used ONLY FOR TUITION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RELATED FEES. (There will be 11 recipients per category, each receiving a scholarship of $1,000.). Apply online at www.stescholarships.org and create a username and password. You must print a copy of the application for your records. You also must print and fill out the Application Verification Form and obtain the necessary signature from the CAP Advisor. Deadline: The 2019-2020 application will be available in mid-October Gai Williams Scholarship 2020 Applicant: Please complete ALL sections of this application. Use "N/A" if a question does not apply. Eligibility Requirements: • The scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior in good academic standing. • The senior must be pursuing a career in mathematics education. The scholarship amount is $500.00 and is nonrenewable. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Christine Percy, Scholarship Chairperson at 561-434-8280 or via email at christine.percy@palmbeachschools.org. Deadline: March 14, 2020. Haitian Educators Association of Palm Beach (HEA) Scholarship HEA is a collaborative effort of Haitian professionals who desire to provide scholarships to Haitian students in order to support their goal of higher education. Requirements include: be a Haitian student residing in Palm Beach County; be an English Language Learner (LY/LF/LZ); minimum gpa of 3.2; meet all graduation requirements; be accepted at a higher educational, vocational, or technical institution; etc. For more information and an application packet, please see the Guidance Secretary. Award: $1,000.00 Deadline: March 31, 2020 Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Gardens Scholarship Our mission is to help the children of Palm Beach Gardens. Kiwanis is all about community service. Kiwanis has several scholarships to award worthy students who attend either Palm Beach Gardens High School or Dwyer and who plan to attend a college in Florida. Please submit an essay about yourself, your school ambitions, your community activities, and your cumulative transcript of your grades with your GPA. We would like to know which school you plan to attend, and why you feel we should select you. Send the essay to: Rosalie Fox, 13724 Sandcrane Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-1431. Any questions, please call 561-596- 4676 Deadline: April 20, 2020
Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach Foundation Scholarship CRITERIA: High school students must currently live AND attend a high school within the geographic area described as north to PGA Boulevard, west to the Glades and south to Hypoluxo Road. Available to Seniors with a minimum of 3.0 gpa, have demonstrated good citizenship and community responsibility, and who have financial need. Each scholarship is renewable for all 4 years of college provided the student reapplies each year and maintains minimum requirements. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary Award: $2,500 - $4,000 annually Deadline: March 16, 2020 Links Arts Scholarship Available to graduating African American seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will pursue an arts-related college degree. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary or visit www.wpblinks.org. Deadline: March 6, 2020 Megan F. Durtschi Memorial Scholarship CRITERIA: must be a graduating senior who attends high school in Palm Beach County; must have membership in extra-curricular activities such as a Varsity letter in a Sport, Student Government, National Honor Society, Band, etc.; must submit a letter of recommendation from a coach or sponsor of one of the extra-curricular activities listed; must have been accepted to a school or program of higher education; 3.0 minimum GPA; etc. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary. Deadline: March 22, 2020 Nat Moore Scholarship Vocational Grant Endowment Website link - https://www.donationx.org/eRequestFormExtII.aspx?f=d0a91cd6-2f5e-4160- 81a2-d927aea72788 Requirements: Graduating high school senior, demonstrate financial need Minimum GPA: 2.5 Selection Criteria: The Nat Moore Vocational Grant Endowment will provide grants to graduating seniors from high schools in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. Students must apply to a vocational/trade program in South Florida. The preferred vocational/trade programs are Construction, Hospitality, Information Technology, Public Service, EMT and Fire Rescue. Application Deadline: rolling basis National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., WPB Chapter Scholarship Founded on April 24, 1994, the West Palm Beach chapter of NCBW is dedicated to leadership development and helping women participate fully in the opportunities, benefits, and rewards of society. Through community outreach and service, we fulfill our mission of advocating for women and girls of color. Our chapter delivers quality programs and services, particularly in the areas of Health, Education, Economic Empowerment and Gender Equity, through strategic alliances and non-profit, corporate, civic and community partnerships. CRITERIA: Applicant
must be an African American female, 2020 graduate from Palm Beach County High School
Senior,with a 2.5 gpa or above.
Deadline: April 17, 2020
NCJW Future Leaders Awards 2020
In an effort to encourage young people to become the next generation of community leaders, the
Palm Beach Section of National Council of Jewish Women is proud to announce the second
annual NCJW Palm Beach Section (PBS) Future Leader Awards. NCJW PBS Future Leader
Awards will be presented annually to two graduating High School seniors who have shown their
commitment to improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and safeguarding
individual rights and freedoms through their ongoing volunteer efforts. For more information
and application, please see the Guidance Secretary.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 17, 2020 by 3:00 pm
NROTC Scholarship Program
Eligibility Requirements
The Navy adheres to strict moral, physical and academic standards. This applies to students in
the NROTC program. Here is a list of some of the basic requirements to apply for the program.
You must:
● Be a U.S. citizen
● Be not less than 17 years old by September 1 of year starting college and no more than 23
on June 30 of that year
● Not have reached your 27th birthday by June 30 of the year in which your graduation and
commissioning are anticipated
● Have acquired a high school graduation or equivalency certificate by August 1 of the year
you plan to enter the NROTC program
● Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that prevent conscientious bearing of
arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all
enemies, foreign or domestic
● Be physically qualified by Navy standards
● Not have 30 or more semester hours or 45 or more quarter hours of college credit upon
application
Application
● You may start the application process during the second semester of your junior year of
high school. Follow these steps or download a comprehensive application information
checklist. (Can't view this file? Download Adobe Acrobat Reader)
● STEP 1 — COLLEGE BOARD SCORE RELEASE
● Authorize the testing agency to release your scores directly to the NROTC Scholarship
Program (program code 0656). No other means of providing scores to the program is
acceptable. Scores forwarded directly from the applicant or a school will not be accepted.
● The minimum SAT scores are 530 Critical Reading, 520 Math
● The minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English
● Graduates in the top 10% of their class will be considered
● Scores will be accepted no earlier than Feb. 15 and will not be accepted after December
31
For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Available to graduating seniors of Italian descent that display academic excellence, leadership qualities, community service, and have some work experience. For more information and an application packet, please see the Guidance Secretary. Award: $1,500 Deadline: March 15, 2020 Omicron Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Available to all graduating black male seniors residing in Palm Beach County who are accepted as a full-time freshman of an accredited college or university. The scholarship will be based on individual financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and participation in community service. For more information and an application packet, please see the Guidance Secretary. Deadline: March 31, 2020 Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office 2020 Scholarship To be eligible for a scholarship award, a student must be a resident of Palm Beach County, have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited higher-education institution (college or junior college) in the fall of 2020. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/scholarship-awards.htm Award: $1,500 along with an opportunity for each recipient to participate in a paid summer internship Deadline: March 31, 2020 Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce - John C. Giba Student Leadership Award Program The Chamber’s Foundation Student Leadership Award Program aims to encourage, recognize and reward selected area High School seniors who have demonstrated leadership potential through a combination of academic excellence, community service, and extra-curricular activities. Recipients must: reside in or attend school in one of the municipalities served by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce (Mangonia Park, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach Shores, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Jupiter Inlet Colony); be a high school senior; complete and submit an application signed by the School Principal. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary or visit http://www.pbnchamber.com/about/committees-councils/chamber-foundation/ Award: $1,500-$3,000 Deadline: March 27, 2020 by 5 pm Pureland Supply and ProjectorLamps.com Scholarships Pureland Supply and ProjectorLamps.com are proud to offer these scholarships to students who want to make a difference. Two scholarships are available for the Fall 2020 semester:
Pureland Supply offers a $1,000.00 scholarship to students accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school, or community college for the study of trade, craft or labor occupations. https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx ProjectorLamps.com offers a $1,000.00 scholarship to budding entrepreneurs attending college and university with a Business major of study. https://www.projectorlamps.com/t-scholarship.aspx Scholar Career Coaching 2020 Scholarship Program Available to local high school graduating seniors. Students must provide their college or university acceptance letter. Winners will be selected on the basis of: grades/gpa; community and extracurricular activities involvement; application and essay; mentoring program participant; ESL (English as a Second Language) student; first generation to attend college. For more information and an application packet, please see the Guidance Secretary or visit www.scholarcc.com/scholarships Deadline: May 1, 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Scholastic Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify and encourage the next generation of artists and writers. Submission deadlines are approaching. Don’t wait! Find your deadlines by creating an account or visiting artandwriting.org/guidelines-deadlines. Deadlines: Vary Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE Engineering Scholarships Through generous contributions from various individuals, corporations and universities, SAE International is proud to award scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students. SAE scholarships assist in developing the future engineering workforce by helping students achieve their dreams of becoming an engineer. Funded through the SAE Foundation, these scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering. See information on file for deadlines and details for each award being offered by participating universities. All applicants must: Intend to enroll in an engineering program (refer to scholarship descriptors) accredited by ABET. Be a citizen of the United States (not permanent resident) at the date of application. Be a high school senior at the time of application (Sept. 1 - Dec. 1). Meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. Students are encouraged to retrieve the application and information on-line at: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/ Deadline: March 15, 2020 Straight Forward Media Scholarships Straight Forward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of our scholarship programs is open to both American and international students, and we
offer scholarships to attendees of four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges,
vocational and technical schools.
Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times per year.
We maintain separate websites for most of our scholarships, and you can find links to each
below.
● Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded twice per year, you can apply online for
each of the $1,000 awards.
● Recession Relief Scholarship: (formerly the Get Out of Debt Scholarship) Apply online with
a short essay about why you need a helping hand with your debt situation, and why the
scholarship will help you attend an educational program.
● Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship: A general scholarship for students of all education
backgrounds.
● Teachers: A scholarship for students planning to be teachers — of any kind and at any level.
● Minority: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are members of racial
or ethnic minority groups.
● Nursing: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are pursuing a nursing
degree.
Deadlines: Vary
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship
You could win a $500 scholarship!
For the tenth consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off to College Scholarship
Sweepstakes where students can win a $500 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year
public or private college/university located in the U.S.
What: A total of 30 individual $500 scholarships will be awarded for education
expenses. Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks throughout the
sweepstakes period.
Who: Entrants can be either:
● High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2020, or
● Current college students continuing undergraduate studies in the fall of
2019
When Two winners are chosen every two weeks from Oct. 28, 2019 - May 12, 2020
:
Detail Sweepstakes details are:
s: ● Registration begins Sept. 15th and the first drawing is held on Oct. 31st
● Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need
For complete details and application go to:
https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
2019-2020 SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Registration Begins Mid-
September 2020
Through the Game of Golf, Inc. Scholarship 2020
Available to high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 unweighted gpa, a minimum of 50
community service hours documented on official high school transcript, and demonstratesaccomplishments in: specialized talents, leadership, extracurricular, athletics, and/or community
service. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Travis W. Watkins Scholarship
The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship is a one-time $1,000
award for any student interested in tax controversies studies. The Travis W. Watkins Scholarship
has a brief and 100% confidential submission process, and applicants will be judged on their
ability to convey the importance of tax compliance as well as the journey of those challenges.
The scholarship is for any high school or university student in the United States. For more
information and to apply, please visit https://www.traviswatkins.com/scholarship/
Deadline: Last day in April or the last day in December of every year
United Negro College Fund
Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in
scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member
colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. Qualifications
include:
● High school senior
● Planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF’s member colleges or universities (list available
on website)
● Two (2) letters of recommendation
● One page essay on student’s community service
● 2.5 GPA
● Some programs may ask for various other requirements
The UNCF provides support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about
scholarships https://www.uncf.org/scholarships There are numerous scholarship opportunities
available to African American students at this website.
Deadlines vary
Wellington Art Society (W.A.S.) Scholarship
Available to Palm Beach County High School seniors planning to major in visual art or an art
related college degree. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.CallForEntry.org
and search for Wellington Art Society Scholarship. Any questions, please contact
LynnMDoyal@gmail.com
Award: $1,500
Deadline: March 20, 2020
Wendy N. Kelly Women of Opportunities-Beating the Odds Reward Program
One (1) $1,000 reward is available for a female resident of Florida, who is a high school senior
attending any high school in Palm Beach County or a currently enrolled college student attending
any accredited Florida college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 gpa. For
more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary.Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 5, 2020 Women’s Chamber Foundation Scholarship Scholarships are for female residents of Palm Beach County. For an application, please see the Guidance Secretary or visit www.womenschamberfoundation.org Award: $600-$1,200 Deadline: March 4, 2020
Scholarship Search Engines/DACA
Scholarships/College-Specific
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American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and
financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit
organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders (AAPI).
BlackScholarships.com: The largest online directory of scholarships and financial aid
opportunities for African American and other minority students. The programs listed on our web
site give away millions of dollars in college funding, and are sponsored by foundations,
government agencies and even corporations from all over the country.
Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and
learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for
students of all levels.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: https://chci.org/
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have
a definite need for financial assistance.
Fastweb.com – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships
colleges and more for you.
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their
application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one
scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application
process.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for
college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
StudentScholarships.org - FIFTEEN scholarships programs available to Florida students. For
more information, please visit https://studentscholarships.org
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building
support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so
that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room
and board.
Other Scholarship Websites
COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
COLLEGEEXPRESS.COM
COLLEGEFUND.ORG
COLLEGEQUEST.COM
COLLEGESCHOLARSHIPS.COM
COLLEGEVIEW.COM
FASTAID.COM
FRESCHINFO.COM
IEFA.ORG
PETERSONS.COM
PRINCETONREVIEW.COM
SCHOLARSHIPEXPERTS.COM
STUDENTAWARDS.COM
Scholarships for American High School Student to Study Abroad
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to
celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary
school students, ages 15-18, live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in
community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of
vocational studies, ages 18-24, study and participate in practical training. Scholarships are now
available for academic year 2019-20. For more information and application deadlines, visit the
organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org
The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high students and
educators to travel abroad on a three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand
knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different
organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential
educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and communityservice. Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary, so please check the
http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/youth-leadership-programs website for more information.
DACA SCHOLARSHIPS
Can DACA recipients receive financial aid?
Yes and no.
DACA recipients cannot receive federal financial aid, including the Pell Grant and federal
student loans.
DACA students can apply for and receive certain scholarships. Applicants should read
scholarship requirements carefully; looking for the following DACA-friendly criteria:
Openly encourages DACA recipients to apply
Doesn’t ask about immigration status
Doesn’t require a social security number
College enrollment eligibility for DACA recipients also varies.
Some states – Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina – prohibit undocumented students from
enrolling in public colleges entirely. In contrast, a majority of states welcome undocumented
students.In fact, “19 states have provisions allowing for in-state tuition rates for undocumented
students,” according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The 19 states where DACA students can receive in-state tuition include:
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Kansas
Maryland
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
Texas
Utah
Washington
Scholarships for DACA recipients are often easier to find in places with open policies, such as
these 19 states.
Where can DACA recipients find scholarships?
Financial assistance has the power to turn college into a reality. Here are additional resources to
help DACA recipients in their scholarship search.
Dreamers Roadmap
The Dreamers Roadmap is a free national mobile app that connects undocumented students to
scholarships. The app provides resources to support students who are left out of a majority of
financial aid funding.Immigrant Rising’s List of Undergraduate Scholarships Immigrant Rising provides a downloadable PDF that lists undergraduate scholarships. The list contains scholarships at the local, state, and national level and is organized by deadline. Be sure to check back often, as it’s frequently updated. MALDEF MALDEF is a leading Latino legal civil rights organization. One of its resources is a scholarship catalog for undocumented students. The scholarships listed don’t inquire about immigration status or require a SSN. TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship Award: $80,000 Deadline: January 30, 2020 or early 2021 How to Apply: Visit https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship/ Eligibility: High school students TheDream.US offers the Opportunity Scholarship to undocumented high school graduates who live in locked-out states. A locked-out state is one that either: 1) Doesn’t offer in-state tuition or 2) Doesn’t allow enrollment in state colleges and universities. The Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. This award is renewable each year for students who remain eligible. Ascend Educational Fund Award: $2,500 – $20,000 Deadline: February 7, 2020 How to Apply: Visit http://ascendfundny.org/ Eligibility: High school seniors The Ascend Educational Fund is a group dedicated to providing scholarships and mentorship to first- and second-generation immigrant students. Their mission is to encourage higher education and professional achievement in order to elevate the immigrant community. Applicants must be immigrant students in the New York City area. The Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 15, 2020 How to Apply: Visit https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Eligibility: High school seniors and college students The Hispanic Heritage Fund empowers students to obtain a postsecondary degree. It provides knowledge and resources to families, while supporting students with scholarships and support services. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage. TheDream.US National Scholarship Award: $29,000 Deadline: February 27, 2020 How to Apply: Visit https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ Eligibility: High school and community college students TheDream.US National Scholarship considers itself the Pell Grant for undocumented students. The scholarship is open to students with significant, unmet financial need. The National Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to $14,500 for an associate’s degree and up to $29,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Some scholars may receive an additional stipend of up to $4,000 for textbooks, supplies, and transportation.
The best part: The scholarship is renewable each year, so long as scholars continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The Esperanza Education Fund Award: $20,000 Deadline: April 1, 2020 How to Apply: Visit http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/ Eligibility: High school seniors If you’re looking for more than financial assistance, this is the award for you. The Esperanza Education Fund provides scholarships and professional mentorship to immigrant students. In addition, the organization provides resources for students to navigate college, internships, and careers. Recipients will receive a $20,000 award in addition to a lifelong network that prepares them to succeed both in and after college. Questbridge National Match Scholarship Award: $200,000+ Deadline: September 2020 How to Apply: Visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match Eligibility: High school seniors Are you an academically advanced, low-income, high-school senior? Then apply for the QuestBridge National Match Scholarship. QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that empowers low-income students to attend the nation’s best schools. The majority of its partner universities accept undocumented students without current U.S. visas. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and room and board up to $200,000. Impressively, the program guarantees that scholars won’t graduate with student loans. Additionally, if you’re a junior ready to prepare for college admissions, then apply to the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Award: $25,000 Deadline: September 2020 How to Apply: Visit https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/#atlasshrugged-1 Eligibility: High school seniors and college students Avid readers should add one of Ayn Rand’s novels to their to-be-read pile. The Ayn Rand Institute offers three annual essay contests for a chance to earn scholarship money. All of the scholarships encourage undocumented students to apply. The reasoning? There’s speculation that Ayn Rand, a Russian-born novelist, was an undocumented immigrant before marrying an American citizen and gaining a path to citizenship. The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest offers the biggest scholarship award. One first place winner will receive $25,000. To enter, applicants must submit an essay of at least 800 words. Next, apply to the other scholarships for Anthem and The Fountainhead. Golden Door Scholar Award: $40,000 Deadline: September 30, 2020 How to Apply: Visit https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/ Eligibility: High school and college students The Golden Door Scholarship was created with the belief that citizenship status shouldn’t determine opportunity. Rather, tenacity and hard work should. Golden Door Scholars receive a $40,000 scholarship for an undergraduate degree. The scholarship typically has an annual September deadline.
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Award: $40,000
Deadline: November 2020
How to Apply: Visit https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Eligibility: High school seniors
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is available to high-achieving high-school seniors. The
program awards varying scholarships based on demonstrated need. The award’s upward range is
$40,000 to cover a significant portion of students’ educational expenses, including tuition,
housing, and supplies.
Immigrants Rising’s Scholarship Fund
Award: $7,000
Deadline: December 2020
How to Apply: Visit https://immigrantsrising.org/financial-support/scholarship-fund/
Eligibility: High school and college students
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) is an organization that empowers undocumented youth
by hosting a series of programs. One of it’s most successful initiatives is the Immigrants Rising’s
Scholarship Fund. This award provides financial assistance to low-income immigrant students
who live and/or attend college in the San Francisco Bay area.
COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
All colleges offer their own scholarships based on financial need and/or merit. Please visit the
website for the college you have been accepted to for information about their school-specific
scholarships.
Bethune-Cookman University
Students who meet criteria specified for a scholarship and have been accepted for admission to
the University will be recommended to the scholarship committee for consideration. Awards are
made on an "as long as available" basis.
Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University
Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University is offering a
scholarship for 2020 graduating high school seniors with a 2.5 or above gpa (unweighted) who
will attend Bethune-Cookman University. For more information and an application, please see
the Guidance Secretary.
Deadline: April 3, 2020
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
The Palm Beach County Chapter of Florida A&M University is proud to announce scholarships
that are available to high school seniors who will be attending Florida A&M University in the
Fall of 2020. For more information and an application, please see the Guidance Secretary.
Deadline: March 21, 2020Florida International University (FIU)
Florida International University offers a number of scholarships for students who have been
accepted to their institution. So apply now and then apply for these scholarships, and others, once
you have been accepted. https://fiu.academicworks.com/
Deadline: Varies
Full Sail University
Full Sail University is seeking accomplished students who are interested in pursuing a career in
the technology industry. Our new Emerging Technology Scholarship will award eligible Full
Sail candidates a full-tuition scholarship toward a qualified Bachelor of Science degree program.
To help you identify potential candidates, we’ve listed some of the entry requirements below:
Graduate from a Florida high school in 2020 or 2021 (Florida 2020 or 2021 homeschool
graduates are eligible to apply).
Possess a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher when the scholarship application
is submitted.
Provide a letter of recommendation from either a teacher or guidance counselor.
Scholarships are limited. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. To apply for this
scholarship, please have your students call 800.226.7625 to speak with our admissions team.
Miami Dade College Scholarships
Miami-Dade College is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships for the 2019-2020
academic year. Various Scholarships from numerous donors are available to students who attend
Miami-Dade College. The Scholarships vary in amounts and requirements, depending on the
particular scholarship programs. Interested students are encouraged to complete and submit the
Scholarship application on-line, and submit all additional "requested" supporting documentation
to the Campus Scholarship Coordinators.
Minimum Eligibility for Scholarship Consideration:
● Completion and submission of Scholarship Application
● Submission of all required supporting documentation
Students must be admitted to Miami-Dade College
Student must have completed a Federal Financial Aid Application for 2019-2020
Priority consideration will be given to students who complete and submit the Scholarship
application on-line at www.mdc.edu/Scholarships
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships are awarded by Palm Beach State College based on funding
availability. All Scholarships require a FAFSA on file. Please refer to PBSC Financial Aid –
Scholarship website for comprehensive scholarship criteria and resources. Please visit:
www.palmbeachstate.edu/FinancialAid
Deadlines: VaryUniversity of Florida “PBC Gator Club” Scholarship Each year, the PBC Gator Club gives away more than $20,000 in college scholarships to Palm Beach County high school seniors that have been granted admission and plan on attending The University of Florida. Acceptance notifications for UF were released this past Friday, February 28, 2020. Any high school senior that has been accepted and plans to attend The University of Florida, are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants MUST be a resident of Palm Beach County and can be graduating from a public or private high school within PBC. For more information and to apply, please visit https://pbcgatorclub.com/2020-scholarship-application. Deadline: March 30, 2020 University of Florida/Santa Fe Community College Cooperative Living Organization Scholarships Low Cost Housing for incoming University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College students. Information and application at: http://www.cloliving.org/ Low-cost housing Deadline: March 23, 2020 University of Miami University of Miami scholarship database http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/costsandfinancialre sources/scholarships
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This is the website used to file for financial aid. Available beginning
October 1st. NOTE: PBSC offers FAFSA workshops to help students and parents complete
the FAFSA. Please register at https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid/FAFSA-Workshops
or call 561-868-4068 or 561-434-8197.
BRIGHT FUTURES:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org this is where you register for Florida Bright Futures as
well as other Florida state grants and scholarships. Registration for Florida Financial Aid opens
October 1st.
This is a web site maintained by the University of Illinois that contains links to the various
college ranking services: (this is good) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankabout.htm
*for any additional scholarships you may be looking for please check out:
http://www.meritaid.com/
Financial Aid help for International Students
Schools Awarding Financial Aid
Many colleges and universities in the US offer financial aid to international students. Here
is a list of the US schools that offer international aid, searchable by state, and also showing
the number of students that receive aid and the average award:
www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/
www.InternationalScholarships.com
International Financial Aid
● International Student Loans
● Schools that Award Financial Aid
● Universities that Award Financial Aid (UK)
● International Scholarship Search Tool
● Financial Aid Advice Articles
● International Financial Aid Forum
● International Financial Aid BlogINTERNSHIPS/JOBS/SUMMER CAMPS, ETC. AmeriCorps Opportunities Some Benefits You Feel, Other Benefits are Real. Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve. AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship. To learn more about the AmeriCorps Experience, please visit https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps Camp Cardiac and Camp Neuro Miami 2020 Scholarship and standard applications are now open for Camp Cardiac & Camp Neuro Miami 2020!. Camp Cardiac & Camp Neuro, run by medical students in over 30 cities nationwide, are 1-week summer day camps for high school students interested in exploring careers in medicine. Students may learn more and apply by visiting http://www.campcardiac.org and http://www.campneuro.org.
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