Scholarships for Florida students

151 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Florida: local foundations found in IRS filings, Florida state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Florida · 3 of these say homeschoolers can apply.

• AAUW Flagler Academic and Arts ScholarshipsAcademic and arts scholarships for girls and young women in Flagler County, Florida, from the local branch of the American Association of University Women.
• AAUW Greater Naples ScholarshipsDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for local women in the Naples, Florida area pursuing degrees at accredited universities, including STEAM fields.
• Afro-American Club of Citrus County ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for youth of Citrus County, Florida from a club that promotes Black history awareness; see the website for details.
• Alexander Christian Foundation of Florida Scholarship~$1,775 · Deadline VariesScholarships for members of Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement) attending Restoration Movement Bible colleges and seminaries, awarded by the directors each year; ten awards last year averaging about $1,800.
• Alice F Smith Scholarship TrustDeadline May 15A scholarship for students educated in the Englewood, Florida school system who need financial assistance. Applications are due May 15. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Allison Taylor Zimmon Foundation Scholarship~$750 · Deadline June 12Scholarships for students headed into service-oriented fields who graduated (or will) from an Orange or Seminole County, Florida high school, or attend FSU, UCF, Rollins, Valencia or Seminole State. Requires a 3.0 GPA and 100+ hours of community service; apply with three short essays and recommendations.
• Anquan and Dionne Boldin Scholarship~$2,930 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who live in Palm Beach County, Florida, the Bay Area, or surrounding areas; apply with a two-page letter, transcript and FAFSA by mid-April (applications are reviewed April through August). 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• Arbor Pointe Foundation Employee ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducation expense assistance for employees of Arbor Pointe in Naples, Florida; four scholarships from about $300 to $10,000 were given in the latest year.
• Basil L. King Scholarship~$11,966 · Deadline May 31Scholarships for St. Lucie County, Florida residents studying health sciences, medicine, dentistry or pharmacy; submit the application, transcript and a declaration of domicile between February 1 and May 31. 27 awards last year averaging about $12,000.
• Beaches Educational Foundation Scholarship$1,000–3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000 for academically capable FHS graduates in Neptune Beach, Florida who could not otherwise afford college.
• Benacquisto Scholarship ProgramDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeCovers the in-state cost of attendance (minus Bright Futures and National Merit awards) for National Merit Scholars who enroll full time at an eligible Florida college; home education graduates are eligible.
• Bentley Village Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCompetitive scholarships for eligible individuals connected to the Bentley Village community in Naples, Florida, administered with the Collier Community Foundation.
• Bonita Springs Rotary Foundation Scholarships~$1,531 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships from the foundation of the Bonita Springs, Florida Rotary Club. See the website for eligibility.
• Brandon Rotary Club ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships from the Brandon Rotary Club for local high school students who will attend college.
• Broward Education Foundation Scholarship$500+ · Deadline VariesScholarships from $500 up to four-year awards for graduating students of Broward County Public Schools (Florida) heading to a university, college or vocational program, based mainly on need plus merit.
• Bryant Peney Scholarship~$672College scholarships for children of active, reserve, vested or retired Fort Lauderdale (Florida) police officers; 29 students shared $19,500 in the latest year.
• Cape Coral Mayors Scholarship FundScholarships for Cape Coral, Florida residents pursuing post-secondary education, awarded on scholastic achievement, community involvement and financial need; about 15 a year.
• Central Florida Aerospace Academy ScholarshipsAviation scholarships for high school students from Polk County, Florida, covering private pilot training, airframe and powerplant training, or college tuition in aviation-related fields.
• Central Florida Electric Cooperative Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduates of high schools in the Central Florida Electric Cooperative service area whose parent or guardian is an active co-op member.
• Central Florida Women's League College Scholarships~$3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships awarded on academics, community service and financial need by a Central Florida women's volunteer league.
• Charles O'Meilia Scholarship~$1,000A $1,000 scholarship for Palm Beach County, Florida students from the Building Officials Association of Palm Beach County, automatically renewed for up to three more years if the student stays eligible.
• Charlotte Technical Center Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and assistance for adult students with financial need at Charlotte Technical Center in Port Charlotte, Florida.
• Chris Hixon Athletic Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline VariesMemorial college scholarships of $4,000 for student-athletes, awarded through the Broward County (Florida) Athletic Association; six awards last year.
• Clay County Golf Classic ScholarshipsDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for Clay County, Florida students, funded by an annual golf tournament.
• Cleveland Heights 4-Ball Golf ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for deserving high school seniors on local golf teams in the Lakeland, FL area, paid through the Polk Education Foundation.
• Coach Frank Ortega Foundation ScholarshipScholarships and mentoring for high school-aged athletes in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.
• Cocoa Rotary Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships from the Rotary club foundation in Cocoa, Florida. See the website for eligibility.
• Colby Singletary Scholarship Fund~$2,300 · Deadline VariesScholarships for senior athletes in Collier County, Florida.
• Cora Stroh Testamentary ScholarshipDeadline May 15Scholarships for students educated in the Englewood, Florida school system who need financial help. Apply on the trust's form by May 15.
• Country Club of Florida ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship grants for employees and children of employees of the Country Club of Florida (Village of Golf, FL) and others who have contributed to the club.
• Dare 2 Be Great ScholarshipAnnual college scholarships for qualified students who live in Delray Beach, Florida.
• Dixie Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for higher education for students of Dixie County, Florida schools. Funds are paid to the college once the student shows proof of registration.
• Dunedin Youth Guild ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school students in the Dunedin, Florida area, funded by the Dunedin Youth Guild; about $41,000 was awarded last year.
• Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholars~$3,377 · Deadline VariesFour-year scholarships plus mentoring for students at partner high schools in south Palm Beach County, Florida, to attend Florida public colleges and universities; 171 scholars were supported in the latest year.
• Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD)Deadline Varies · GrantPays up to 100% of in-state tuition at Florida public colleges and universities (a set amount at private schools) for Florida National Guard soldiers and airmen.
• Emerald Coast Business Women's Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition and education-cost assistance for adult women in the Bay County, Florida area pursuing undergraduate degrees, certificates or licensure at qualified institutions; about $30,000 was awarded last year.
• Emil H. Beck Scholarship~$1,529 · Deadline March 13Scholarships for nursing students at schools in Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas or Hillsborough County, Florida, with preference for State College of Florida. Apply through the Center for Scholarship Administration by March 13.
• Ernest L. Arbuckle Florida Scholarship~$9,086 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Polk County, Florida high schools who enroll full time at an accredited four-year college or university in Florida; recipients are selected through the Polk Education Foundation.
• Exchange Club of Vero Beach Scholarship~$4,150 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of public high schools in Indian River County, Florida; the form asks for grades, honors, SAT/ACT results, school and community activities and a counselor's recommendation, due April 1. Ten awards last year averaging about $4,150.
• FFAA Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,500 for students pursuing agriculture studies in higher education, from the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association scholarship fund; 18 students were funded last year.
• FICPA Scholarship Foundation Scholarships~$2,638 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Florida accounting students working toward becoming CPAs, from the Florida Institute of CPAs' foundation.
• FLCARH Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students living in Florida affordable housing communities that are members of the Florida Council for Affordable and Rural Housing.
• Florida Academic Scholars (Bright Futures)Deadline August 31 · Homeschoolers welcomeTop tier of Florida Bright Futures: a merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates, including registered home education students, with a 3.5 weighted GPA in college-prep courses, a high ACT/CLT/SAT score and 100 service or work hours.
• Florida Bankers Educational Foundation Scholarship~$1,917 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing careers in banking in Florida.
• Florida Division UDC ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships from the Florida Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Florida Fund for Minority Teachers ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for minority college students in Florida who are preparing to become teachers.
• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (Bright Futures)Deadline August 31Bright Futures award for Florida graduates heading into career and technical certificate, applied technology or associate programs, with a 3.0 GPA, three CTE credits and minimum test scores.
• Florida Home Builders Foundation Scholarship~$1,400 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students preparing for careers in homebuilding and the construction trades.
• Florida Medallion Scholars (Bright Futures)Deadline August 31 · Homeschoolers welcomeSecond tier of Florida Bright Futures for Florida graduates, including registered home education students, with a 3.0 weighted GPA, qualifying test score and 75 service hours (or 100 work hours).
• Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE)Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based grant for Florida residents in career certificate programs of 450+ clock hours at Florida College System schools or district technical colleges.
• Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesMulti-year $1,000 scholarships for aspiring teachers, from the foundation of the Florida Retired Educators Association; 21 scholarship payments last year.
• Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based grant for Florida resident undergraduates with substantial financial need at Florida public, private nonprofit and eligible degree-granting colleges; each college sets amounts and deadlines.
• Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Club Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for local students from the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
• Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving students from the Rotary Club of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, paid to the college; the filing gives no application details.
• Frank H. Healey ScholarshipDeadline May 15Tuition scholarship from a Jacksonville, Florida foundation; apply by May 15 with a two-page form and education transcripts. No eligibility restrictions are stated, and no grants were reported in the latest filing.
• Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund~$1,473Scholarships for financially needy dependents of workers injured on the job who received Florida workers' compensation benefits (living or injured in Florida), and of people who work in administering Florida's workers' compensation system. About 24 awards a year.
• FSHP Research and Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for pharmacy students in Florida from the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists foundation, which also runs residency conferences for pharmacists in training.
• Gene Doyle Adventure ScholarshipDeadline VariesGrants that send Collier County, Florida high school and college students to outdoor adventure-school programs around the U.S.
• George Snow Scholarship~$11,623 · Deadline VariesScholarships and wrap-around support for hard-working South Florida students so that money does not keep them from finishing college; 479 scholarships last year averaging about $11,600.
• GFWC Woman's Club of Tallahassee ScholarshipsDeadline VariesA Tallahassee women's club lists scholarships among its activities. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the club website.
• Glades Electric Educational Foundation Scholarship~$1,512 · Deadline MarchPost-secondary scholarships for children whose permanent home is served by Glades Electric Cooperative (Moore Haven, Florida area); about 40 awards a year for tuition, books, supplies and room and board. Applications are due mid-March.
• Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club Scholarships~$1,227 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students from the Indiana area attending Florida College.
• Grisham ScholarshipUp to $2,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships of up to $2,000 for Broward County, Florida public high school seniors with a minimum 4.75 (weighted) GPA; apply with a resume, transcript and ACT/SAT scores, postmarked by April 1.
• Gulf Breeze Rotary Scholarship~$1,705 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving students from the Gulf Breeze, Florida Rotary scholarship foundation; 22 grants last year averaging about $1,700.
• Hallandale Scholarship FundDeadline April 1College scholarships for residents of Hallandale, Florida. Apply by April 1 for first-year scholarships or July 1 for supplemental scholarships.
• Hardee Athletic Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for graduating students in Hardee County, Florida for postsecondary education, with support for student athletes.
• Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper Medical Student AwardDeadline VariesScholarships and fellowship awards for Florida medical students interested in gynecologic oncology; 24 awards were made in the latest year.
• Heart of Florida Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,800 · Deadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for students in the greater Haines City, Florida area (Dundee north to Haines City) who graduate from a local high school. Requires an essay, financial information and references including the high school counselor.
• Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando~$4,343College and university tuition scholarships for Hispanic students in Central Florida pursuing a degree.
• Holly Given Fund Scholarship$2,099–6,980 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for local high school students in the Florida Keys (Key Largo area), funded by a memorial fishing tournament.
• Homestead-South Dade Kiwanis ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Kiwanis club of Homestead and South Dade, Florida; about $11,900 was awarded in the year reported.
• Indiantown Education Coalition Scholarships~$1,500Ten to twelve $1,500 scholarships each year for high school graduates in Indiantown, Florida.
• IT Women ScholarshipScholarships for girls and women studying information technology in the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Tampa Bay areas of Florida.
• Ivy Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving high school seniors from Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida; about $13,750 was awarded last year.
• Ivy League Club Scholarship~$2,900 · Deadline VariesScholarships for local Sarasota, Florida area students attending Ivy League institutions; 15 students shared $43,500 last year.
• James A. Edwards Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarships of about $5,000 for 20 undergraduates a year: University of South Florida students, graduating seniors at designated Manatee County, Florida high schools, or children or spouses of fallen soldiers or first responders; must attend an accredited institution. Download the application from the website; deadline March 31.
• James McFarling Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for high school seniors in Indianapolis, Indiana or Sebring, Florida; apply by letter and application. No grants were reported in the latest filing.
• JCI Senators Foundation of Florida Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline February 15Scholarships of $1,000 for graduating high school seniors in Florida, judged on GPA, community involvement and special needs; the form is sent to every Florida school district and is due February 15. Eleven awards last year.
• Joanna F Reed Medical Scholarship~$2,022 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for medical students from Alabama or northwest Florida (counties west of the Apalachicola River) who attend private, non-state-supported universities. Submit the trustee's form, all transcripts, MCAT scores and two academic recommendation letters by May 15.
• Joe E. Collins II Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for students attending, or who graduated from, high schools in Highlands or Glades County, Florida. Application details are not in the filing.
• John David Zeoli Memorial Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarship for a Key West High School (Florida) student; $1,500 was awarded in the latest filing.
• John M Will Journalism ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for students preparing for a journalism career full time at a regionally accredited college, open to residents of specified counties in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi (Mobile area). Applicants submit samples of their journalism work; the deadline varies each year. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Justin Haystrand Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for local athletes in the New Port Richey, Florida area.
• Kaitlin A. Kazanjian Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for sons and daughters of Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association members with at least five years of membership. Applicants include an essay of up to 500 words.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation Scholarship~$1,818 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors in the Jacksonville area with high academic achievement, strong character and leadership. Personal references are part of the review.
• Kappa Upsilon Charitable Foundation Scholarships~$892Scholarships for Palm Beach County, Florida students pursuing higher education; a dozen awards in the latest filing.
• Kids' Chance of Florida ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for children of Florida workers who were seriously injured or killed on the job, to help them reach higher education.
• Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for graduating high school seniors from the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
• Lake Seminole Square Scholarship Fund~$1,971Academic scholarships for students employed at Lake Seminole Square (Seminole, Florida), for college or post-high-school occupational training; about 34 awards a year, with continuing support. Selection uses applications, interviews and transcripts.
• Lake Worth Dollars for ScholarsDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Lake Worth Community High School (Lake Worth, Florida), awarded on a nondiscriminatory basis under the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars program.
• Lake Worth High School Alumni Foundation ScholarshipsGrants and scholarships for students of Lake Worth High School (Lake Worth, Florida) from its alumni foundation; the latest filing shows little activity, so check the website.
• Legacy Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarship program for young people from Madison County, Florida. The filing gives no further eligibility details.
• Lucy Fernandez Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition scholarships and experiential learning opportunities for students at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, Florida.
• Madison County Take Stock in Children ScholarshipDeadline VariesMentoring and college scholarships for eligible students in Madison County, Florida through the Take Stock in Children program, with scholarships purchased through the NFCC Foundation.
• Mandy Stoll Scholarship$500 · Deadline Varies$500 scholarships for graduating high school student athletes, awarded by the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
• Marching 100 Alumni Band Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic and band camp scholarships and book vouchers for Florida A&M University students in the Marching 100 band, from the band's alumni association; 26 students benefited last year.
• Marco Island Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship~$2,571 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for area high school students on Marco Island, Florida; applications are sent to the local high schools. About seven awards a year.
• Marco Police Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship fund for officers and employees of the Marco Island (FL) Police Department and their children.
• Matulich Foundation Scholarship~$700 · Deadline November 22Small scholarships for students enrolled at a Florida school of higher education, awarded by random drawing among students who register as foundation members; registration deadline November 15.
• Max F. and Al Jeane Beach Scholarship~$9,833 · Deadline VariesScholarships for post-secondary students with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA; apply any time with transcripts; a 3.0 GPA is required for continued funding.
• McKnight Doctoral Fellowship~$8,882 · Deadline VariesFellowships for doctoral students at Florida universities from the Florida Education Fund (227 McKnight Doctoral Fellows funded last year), plus smaller Brain Bowl and Centers of Excellence scholarships for younger students.
• Meninak Charity Foundation Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesMerit-based scholarships for college-bound students in North Florida.
• Miami Bayside Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for minority students in the City of Miami, Florida; about $350,000 was awarded directly to scholars in 2024.
• Miss Florida Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesScholarships for young women awarded through the Miss Florida competition, part of the Miss America system.
• Miss Gainesville Scholarship ProgramDeadline November 21Scholarships for women who compete in or hold the Miss Gainesville title and live in North Central Florida; apply with the program's form by November 21. No grants were reported in the latest filing.
• Miss Treasure Coast Scholarship CompetitionThree scholarships a year for young women who compete in and win the Miss Treasure Coast scholarship pageant on Florida's Treasure Coast (Vero Beach).
• Moore Haven High School ScholarshipScholarships for graduating seniors of Moore Haven High School in Moore Haven, Florida.
• Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship~$7,157 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for Collier County, Florida high school seniors; employees of the Naples Yacht Club can also receive awards.
• North Miami Educational Foundation Grant$2,000–4,000 · Deadline VariesEducational grants of $2,000 to $4,000 for deserving, at-risk and economically disadvantaged residents of North Miami, Florida pursuing higher education; 19 were awarded in 2024.
• NSB CAPS Student ScholarshipsDeadline VariesStudent scholarships from a New Smyrna Beach, Florida organization. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• NUCA of Florida Scholarship~$2,047Scholarships for outstanding high school graduates and enrolled college students who meet the criteria of the Underground Utility Contractors of Florida; 32 were awarded last year.
• Oaks Women's Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for worthy students pursuing their career goals in the Southwest Florida area, from the women's club at The Oaks in Osprey, Florida; $165,000 was paid out last year.
• Ocala Silver Springs Rotary Club Scholarship$1,000–1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 from the Ocala Silver Springs Rotary Club in Ocala, Florida; four were awarded last year. The filing gives no application details.
• Orange County East Rotary ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school graduates from the Orange County East Rotary Club in the Winter Park, Florida area.
• Oviedo Winter Springs Chamber Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for local high school students in the Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida area, based on school accomplishments. Three student awards were made in the latest year.
• Palm Beach County PBA Scholarship~$770 · Deadline VariesScholarships for sons and daughters of Palm Beach County PBA members with at least five years of membership who attend or plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college; requires an essay of up to 500 words.
• Pathfinder Scholarship Awards~$2,170 · Deadline JanuaryTuition assistance awards for high school students in Palm Beach and Martin counties, Florida; upload the official transcript, recommendation letters and community service documentation to the online portal by the January deadline. 47 awards last year averaging about $2,200.
• Paul Farmer Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesA scholarship for graduating seniors of Hernando High School (Florida) who plan to pursue a medical or health science degree and show need and merit. The latest award was $5,000.
• Peace River Electric Cooperative Scholarships~$1,736 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for students living in the Peace River Electric Cooperative's ten-county service area in Florida.
• Plant City Rotary ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students from local high schools in the Plant City, FL area to attend accredited colleges or universities; paid to the schools.
• Ramallah-American Club of Jacksonville Education Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline December 31General education scholarships from the Ramallah-American Club of Jacksonville, Florida. Applications are available on request and include a personal essay, transcripts, recommendation letters, activities and financial need; due December 31.
• R. Carlyle Bronson Scholarship~$3,400 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships for residents of Osceola County, Florida. Application forms are available on request.
• Rosa Verde Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for financially needy students in Pensacola, Florida and the surrounding area.
• Rose MacFarland Finley Foundation ScholarshipDeadline April 15Scholarships for graduates of Indian River County, Florida schools; applications are due April 15.
• Rotary Club of Homosassa Springs ScholarshipsDeadline VariesLocal scholarships for scholastic achievement from the Rotary Club of Homosassa Springs in Citrus County, Florida.
• Rotary Club of Inverness ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for seniors graduating from Citrus High School in Citrus County, Florida.
• Ryan Wells Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for Florida high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in the hospitality or culinary industry.
• Sailfish Point Foundation ScholarshipsEducational support for needy children and adult residents of Martin County, Florida and for employees of the Sailfish Point property owners association; a handful of college scholarships a year.
• Sandhill Cove Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and educational assistance for employees of Sandhill Cove (a retirement community in Palm City, Florida) and their children.
• Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County~$4,938 · Deadline VariesNeed-based, multi-year scholarships for Indian River County, Florida students going on to college or other post-secondary education. Renewal requires meeting credit and other academic standards.
• Sebastian Exchange Club Foundation Scholarship$1,000–2,000Scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 for deserving graduates of Sebastian River High School (Sebastian, Florida) who work hard and have good grades. The application is available through the school guidance department and must include a tax return or other proof of income.
• Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing ScholarshipDeadline VariesRent-free cooperative housing near Florida universities for students who lack financial resources, have strong academic records and show good character.
• Student Grant Program~$32,442Large scholarships for students from families in Charlotte County, Florida and Shelby County, Tennessee; about 5 awards a year. Write to request an application.
• Take Stock in Children of Citrus CountyDeadline VariesScholarship and mentoring program for low-income, academically qualified students in Citrus County, Florida to reach post-secondary education; about $31,000 in scholarships last year.
• Take Stock in Children Palm Beach CountyA multi-year mentoring and college readiness program for financially at-risk students in Palm Beach County, Florida, entered in middle or early high school, that ends in a guaranteed full-tuition college scholarship for students who meet program requirements.
• Take Stock in Children SarasotaA mentoring program for at-risk, low-income youth in Sarasota County, Florida that includes a full-tuition Florida Prepaid scholarship for college or technical school.
• Tallahassee Quarterback Club Scholarships~$9,731 · Deadline VariesScholarships awarded by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club, a local sports booster organization. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the club website.
• Tampa Bay Hospitality Alliance ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students majoring in hospitality management or culinary arts at Florida four-year universities and two-year colleges; recipients may be placed in industry internships.
• Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for high-achieving graduates, paid to their schools for books and tuition, from a Tampa, Florida foundation that supports maritime education.
• Teamwork Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,828 · Deadline VariesScholarships for socio-economically challenged students in Palm Beach County, Florida; 71 were awarded in the latest year. The foundation also funds school music programs.
• Timuquana Cares Employee Foundation ScholarshipHigher-education scholarships for underprivileged individuals and emergency hardship grants from the Timuquana employee foundation in Jacksonville, Florida; 12 scholarships and grants were made last year. Check with the foundation on who qualifies.
• Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation Eatonville ScholarshipPays the unmet financial need (after aid and other scholarships) of graduating high school seniors who have lived in Eatonville, Florida for at least two years and enter a full-time program at a Florida community/state college, state university or technical college; renewable up to four years with good standing, advisory-council service and 25 hours of community service.
• Upper Keys Rotary Foundation Scholarships~$2,000Scholarships for students in the Upper Keys community of Florida (Tavernier area) from the local Rotary foundation; about 68 awards a year.
• US Constitution Scholarship~$2,412 · Deadline VariesScholarship assistance for students interested in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, from a Fernandina Beach, Florida foundation that also runs a Constitution course for Nassau County high school students; 17 scholarships were awarded in the latest year.
• WEC College Scholarship$1,372–1,972 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for women from the Central Florida area, given by the Women's Executive Council of Orlando. Recent awards were about $1,970 each.
• Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for pre-law and law school students in the Miami-Dade County, FL area.
• Women of Tomorrow Scholarships~$4,304College scholarships for young women in the Women of Tomorrow mentoring program, which operates in public high schools across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, Florida. About 39 awards a year; renewal requires a qualifying GPA.
• WREC Educational Foundation Scholarships~$2,371 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in the service area of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative in Florida. Awards are paid directly to the student's school.
• Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Community Fund Scholarship~$3,394 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors graduating from public, private and parochial high schools in Hillsborough County, Florida. Principals nominate one student per 100 graduates; nominees complete an application and finalists interview. 34 were awarded in the latest year.
• Youth Development Foundation of Pinellas ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for youth in Pinellas County, Florida. Twenty-three were awarded in the latest year.
• Zoe Loren Make a Difference FoundationFine arts scholarships for students in Palm Beach County, Florida; the foundation also runs a short film contest.