Scholarship Opportunities - Okaloosa County School District

Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are
highlighted in blue. Submit a request for a transcript from Dr. Langshaw at least five days prior to the due date.

The College Board partners with scholarship providers connected to the SAT ®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10. Through these
partners, students can access over $300 million in scholarship awards. Learn more at psat.org/scholarships

Florida Agricultual History and creativity award: Scholarship is a $1,000 award based on an essay that must be submitted by:
February 26. Contest rules and forms can be found at: fdacs.gov/essay/diversity. This is open students in grades 4-12
Unigo Sweet and Simple Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and will
enroll no later than fall of 2027 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in 2 50 words or less to "Not
every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think
back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you." For more information, go to
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship. Due Date: 2/28/2021

March

Unigo Superpower Scholarship-$2,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and will enroll no later than fall of
2027 in accredited institutionof higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in 250 words or less to "Which superhero or villain would you
want to change places with for a day and why?" For more information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-
scholarships/superpower-scholarship. Due Date: 3/31/2021

International Test And Evaluation Association Emerald Coast Chapter Scholarship Committee: A minimum of a $500 scholarship to
be awarded. ECC Education/Scholarship Program is to assist and encourage outstanding and deserving Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and
Walton County, Florida, graduating high school seniors to complete their college education in scientific and engineering fields related to
test and evaluation. Scholarship application information can be located by scrolling to the Chapter Scholarship Program Information
section at: https://www.itea.org/regions/emerald-coastchapter/
Due date: 3-1-2021 Recipients will be notified by May 1st 2021.

Bud Day Flight Scholarship (Military aviation) Open to all students: GPA must be a 3.0/4.0 and an ACT score of atleast a
26/comparable SAT score. Get applications at www.daedalians.org>programs>scholarships>downloadableapplication
Select: George E. “Bud” Day flight 61 for the local flight. Return applications to: redunbar@cox.net or mail to: Ed Dunbar, Scholarship
Committee Chairman, Bud Day Flight #61. PO Box 122, Fort Walton Beach, Fl. 32549. Deadline is March 5, 2021.

Hurlburt Spouses' Club: 2 different scholarships for graduating 2021 seniors: High School Merit Scholarship Requirements: Class of
2021 graduating senior, Minimum GPA of 3.0, A dependent of a current HSC member OR Hurlburt Field military member (see
application for details). High School Turnaround Scholarship. Requirements: Class of 2021 graduating senior, a dependent of a current
HSC member OR Hurlburt Field military member (see application for details)
Had a GPA below 3.0 your first year of high school and made significant improvement throughout the remainder of your high school
career. Applications can be found at: hurlburtspousesclub.com. Application deadline is March 19, 2021. Contact Jessie with
questions at hscsholarships@gmail.com

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation provides scholarships to worthy high school students who intend to pursue a higher
education field of study in public relations, communication, marketing or journalism.
AMOUNT: $1,000 CRITERIA: High School senior residing in Okaloosa, Walton or Santa Rosa counties, a U.S. Citizen, planning a
college or university major course of study in public relations, communication, marketing or journalism.
REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETED APPLICATION: Available in high school guidance offices or online at www.ecpro.org
GPA: 3.5 or higher, ESSAY REQUIREMENT: An original typed, double-spaced 200-300 word essay addressing an ethics issue in
public relations or journalism, SERVICE ACTIVITY: A listing of community service or leadership activities not to exceed one page.
DEADLINE: By mail or email not later than March 15, 2021

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Destin Water Users, Inc. (Must be a resident of the area serviced by Destin Water users). $1,500 scholarship for Freshman year and
up to $2,000 for sophomore year. Award is based on academic achievement, leadership, personal character and economic need. This
scholarship is for graduating seniors and can be used at an accredited junior college or college and cannot be used in conjunction with a
full scholarship. To get applications, see your guidance counselor or come to the media center. Deadline is March 15, 2021

Better Business Bureau of NWF: $1,000 Student ethics scholarship for vocational, trade school or any accredited college or university
in the United States. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15 ,2021. Visit www.bbb.org.nwfl/torchaward to get the
application and more details. You may also contact Norman Wright at 850-429-0002 or info@nwfl.bbb.org for more information.

FASFEPA (Vivian Scott, $1,500 Scholarship) Student applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
Must be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2021, eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced
meals or Approved CEP Direct Certification for free or reduced lunch, provide a publishable picture with the application to be used in an
announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage. Return completed applications to: Amy Dale: dalea@okaloosaschools.com.
Application deadline is March 8, 2021. Click the following link for the application:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E85K9AZpzXr6FkA6w3kzCEEmD5UmArlB?usp=sharing
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY: This scholarship is open to all seniors, not just of Italian heritage. Scholarship deadline is
Wednesday, March 31st. Additional scholarship award for high school students that have a family member in active standing in the
Joseph B. Franzalia Lodge #2422. Get the application packet from the media center. For questions contact Kathy Foster at 850-244-
4490 or fosterpk@gnt.net
Michelle W. Hill Foundation Academic Achievement Community Service Scholarship. $1,000 scholarship awarded to graduating
seniors with a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0. Go to https://michellehillraiderrun.com/ to download the application. Deadline is March
26, 2021. For questions or concerns, contact Joseph C. Hill at 850-582-2946 or mhillraiderrun@bellsouth.net

HURLBURT FIELD CHIEF’S GROUP 2021 SCHOLARSHIP: One or more $500.00 scholarship(s) to the sons and daughters of active
duty, retired or deceased enlisted members. Applications must be forwarded to Hurlburt Field’s Chief group at: Hurlburt Field Chief’s
group School committee, PO Box 835, Mary Esther, Florida 32569. Deadline to submit is March 12, 2021. Contact Julia Crutchfield
at Julia.crutchfield.1@us.af.mil at 850-884-4364

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) of the Emerald Coast Chapter will award a $2,000 scholarship
to a local female high school student to be used towards any accredited U.S. college or university that offers a baccalaureate degree.
The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and reside in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton County, Florida . Application deadline is:
March 27, 2021. Applications can be picked up in the media center or go to abwaeccscholarships@gmail.com for the application and
any questions. Contact person is Priscilla Rose 850-543-4402.

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April
   Southern Scholarship Foundation-Rent-free housing; renewable. Seniors who plan to attend Flagler-Tallahassee, UF, FSU, FAMU, FGCU,
   TCC, or SFC are eligible. Must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate outstanding character, high motivation, and financial need. Scholarship
   recipients live cooperatively and are responsible for $300 of the Food & Service Bill on move in day. Must complete application online, writ
   essay, and provide acceptance letter from university/college, transcript, photograph, letters of recommendation, honors and activities list,
   and financial information. Will be contacted for interview and tour. For more information and applications go to
   https://www.southernscholarship.org/. Due Date: for fall consideration 4/01/2021

   Unigo all About Education Scholarship-$3,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and will enroll
   no later than fall of 2027 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in 250 words or less to "How will
   a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?" For more information go to
   https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship. Due Date: 4/30/2021

   Student View Scholarship: $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college,
   community/junior college or career school. Log onto www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about
   colleges in your area. Deadline is April 22, 2021. Questions: 724-903-0439 or contact@studentinsights.com

   Niceville Republic Women Federated: This scholarship is for registered or pre-registered, female Republican voters. The
   scholarship award is $750 and the application deadline is April 16. If you have any questions
   please feel free to contact Mrs. Diana Gilbert 897-2592 or Mrs. Lourdes Adams 678-2324. Applications can be picked up in
   the media center.
   Kiwanis Club Scholarship: $8,000 Scholarship ($2,000/yr). This scholarship cannot be combined with a full scholarship.
   Applicants must be a resident of Okaloosa county and going to an accredited 4 year college or university and must be
   working toward a science, technology, engineering or math degree. Applications can be found here in the media center or
   you may use this link: Applications are due April 2, 2021. For questions, please contact Liz Follette at
   elizabeth.lafollette@gmail.com
   The 30A Company Communication Scholarship Program: Applicants must be seniors graduating in the spring of 2021,
   reside in Okaloosa, Walton or Bay counties and plan to major in communication or a media related program. Scholarship
   award is $2,000/year and the deadline to apply is April 15, 2001. Go to 30A company for the application and for any
   questions or concerns.

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  American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program-Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. High school students who are
  U. S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply. Must register, complete application, write 500 word essay, and provide transcript. For more
  information and applications go to https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/. Due Date:
  5/01/2021

  Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship-$500. Seniors who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational
  college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations are eligible. Must complete application, write
  one-page essay, and provide transcript and one letter of recommendation. For more information and applications go to
  https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx. Due Date: 5/21/2021
  Unigo Fifth Month Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the fall of 2027 in an
  accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to "May is the
  fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's high five to
  you for being original." For more information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth- month-
  scholarship.

  Hugh F. Bridges Scholarship: $1,000 award for students pursuing continuing education in a 2 year vocational, college or 4 year
  college or university. The award is named in honor of Past Master Hugh F. Bridges, who is a founding and charter member of
  Joppa Lodge #7. Scholarship deadline is May 1, 2021. Copies of the application can be found in the media center or contact
  Brother Alejandro Gonzalez at (850) 716-0605 or Brother Greg Thompson at (850) 582-1963.

  June
  Unigo Do-Over Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the fall of 2027 in an
  accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to "If you could
  get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" For more information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-
  scholarships/do-over-scholarship. Due Date: 6/30/2021

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July
 Great Value Colleges Community Service Scholarship-$1,500. Seniors who are U. S. citizens with a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted at an
 accredited post-secondary U.S. institution are eligible. Must complete application; submit cover letter, resume, two letters of
 recommendation, transcripts, and ACT/SAT test scores; completed at least 40 hours of community service; and write 1000-1500 word essay
 that describes favorite community project, involvement in project, and how project enhanced and/or added value to college education. For
 more information and application go to https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/community-service-scholarship/ Due Date: for fall award
 7/15/2021
 August
 Unigo Make Me Laugh Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who will enroll no later than the fall of 2026 i
 an accredited post-secondary institutionof higher learning are eligible. Must register and submit online response in 250 words or less to
 "OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to know why you
 deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or
 fiction), and make us laugh!" For more information and to apply go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-
 laugh-scholarship. Due Date: 8/31/2021
 Single Scholarship Sites-Due Dates Vary
 Walmart Associate Scholarship-Amounts vary. To be eligible must: be U. S. citizen or permanent legal resident; be employed with any
 division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to application; high school senior or have earned high school diploma or GED
 before applying; and have financial need. Must register, take eligibility quiz, and complete application. For more information and
 applications go to https://walmart.org/what-we-do/strengthening-communities/associate-support. Due Date: If applying as a
 graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting college courses

 Raise.Me Scholarships-Amounts vary. Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible. Must sign-up and add achievements to earn
 scholarships. Over 180 colleges participate. For more information and to create account go to https://www.raise.me/

 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes-Eleven $10,000 scholarships. Students and parents of eligible seniors can enter
 random drawing. Must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/. No
 purchase or student loan necessary. For more information, go to https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/

 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Career and Technical Education Scholarships-To be eligible must be a child of: Active Duty or Reserve
 U. S. Marine; Active Duty or Reserve U. S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with a U. S. Marine unit; Veteran U. S. Navy
 Corpsman who has served with a U. S. Marine unit and has received an honorable discharge or was killed while serving in the U. S. Navy;
 Veteran U. S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge or was killed while serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. Also, must be
 planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private
 career school listed on College Navigator, have a 2.0 GPA and a maximum family adjusted gross income (2017) not exceeding $98,000.
 Must register for an account,complete application, and provide official transcript, 2017 Federal Income Tax Return (first two pages),
 qualifying military documents,and a photo. For more information, registration,and applications go to https://www.mcsf.org/apply/.
 Due Date: The CTE scholarship application is available all year and applications are processed every month. The entire process may
 take 5 weeks: Week 1 2: Complete and submit an application; Week 3: Application reviewed and processed; Week 4: Award decision emailed to
 applicants; Week 5: Recipients complete Award Acceptance for scholarship payment

 RealtyHop Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors working towards a bachelor and/or associate degree program in the U.S. who demonstrate the
 ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to their company culture are eligible. Must respond in under 500
 words to “How have your family, friends, and life at home influenced your decision on your future career?” and submit to college-
 scholarship@realtyhop.com in a PDF. For more information, go to https://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship. Due Dates:
 4/30/2021 and 8/31/2021

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L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest-Each quarter three prizes of $500; Quarterly winners compete for additional $5,000. Amateur
artists are eligible. Must submit entry of three illustrations in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination and
submit electronically by going to writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest, or by mail to L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future
Contest, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90028. For more information, go to https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-
the-illustrator-contest/

L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest-Each quarter prizes of $1000, $750, and $500; Quarterly 1st place winners compete for
additional $5,000. Amateur writers are eligible. Must submit entry of original works of prose up to 17,000 words and send electronically by going
to: writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest, or by mailing to
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90028. For more information, go to
https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/
GoTranscript Academic Scholarship Program-$1,000. High school seniors and college freshman are eligible. Must register using college issued
email; briefly write about self, goals, and answer questions; write 500-1,000 word essay about how language has helped express your voice; and
write email to info@gotranscript.com to proceed. For further information go to https://gotranscript.com/scholarship- program. Due Date:
Scholarship offered during Spring and Fall semesters (2017-2022), and applications are accepted year-round

Multiple Scholarship Sites-Due Dates Vary
Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.gocollege.com,
https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/, www.finaid.org/scholarships, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants- scholarships,
http://www.cksf.org/, https://www.unigo.com, http://www.scholarshipdetective.com, www.chegg.com,
http://scholarshipguidance.com/, http://www.collegexpress.com/, www.cappex.com, and http://www.studentscholarships.org
Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to https://www.petersons.com/#/sweeps-modal, https://www.niche.com/,
https://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app, http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/, and https://www.collegeboard.org/.

Sallie Mae Scholarships- Over 3 million scholarships worth over $16 billion. Scholarships for all types of students; some consider academic
financial need, debate, art, music, sports, and/or baking. Go to https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/ for mo
information and to register for free scholarship search.

Fun4EmeraldCoastKids.com Scholarships-Multiple scholarship opportunities for Bay, Okaloosa, and Walton County students. For more
information go to http://fun4emeraldcoastkids.com/Education-Childcare/Scholarship-Opportunities/.

FloridaNEXT.com Multiple Scholarships-Go to https://floridanext.com/pay-less-and-graduate-debt-free/ for multiple scholarship
opportunities

Hispanic Scholarship Fund-Opportunities are available to seniors of Hispanic heritage. For more details go to http://www.hsf.net, click on
Scholarships, then under Scholarship Programs, click on Graduating High School Seniors. Check requirements, then apply online at the hsf
web site for most scholarships. Due Date: TBA
FIRST Scholarships-Over $14 million in scholarships from over 128 colleges, universities, corporations, and associations. Most scholarships are
merit-based and renewable. High school students who are on FRC and FTC teams are eligible. (Most scholarships are for seniors.) Som
scholarships are for specific majors such as engineering, computer science, science, math, or technology, and others are for any course of study.
For more information and to apply go to https://www.firstinspires.org/scholarships-overview.
United Negro College Fund-Opportunities are available for students of African-American heritage. Multiple scholarships can be found at
http://www.uncf.org/.

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Multiple Scholarships from Insurance Companies-Amounts and deadlines vary. For multiple
opportunities for high school and college
students go to http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/.
Multiple Nursing Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to https://nurse.org/scholarships/.

Multiple Scholarships-For scholarship opportunities go to www.thescholarshipsystem.com.

NASA-For current contests and opportunities go to http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-
opps-index.html.

Multiple Scholarships for Minorities, Hispanics, and Undocumented Students-For scholarship
opportunities go to
www.okaloosaschools.com/fwb/scholarship.
Financial Aid for Hispanic Students-For more information go to http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-
students/financial-aid-hispanic-
students/.
 Great Value Colleges Community Service Scholarship-$1,500. Seniors who are U. S. citizens with a 3.0
GPA and have been accepted at an accredited post-secondary U.S. institution are eligible. Must complete
application; submit cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and ACT/SAT test
scores; completed at least 40 hours of community services; and write 1000-1500 word essa that describes
favorite community project, involvement in project, and how project enhanced and/or added value to
college education. For more information and applications go to
https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/community-service-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/15/2020 (spring award),
7/15/2021 (fall award
Multiple Scholarships for Military - Scholarships 4 Students-Amounts and deadlines vary. For multiple scholarship opportunities go to
http://www.scholarships4students.com/scholarships_for_the_military.htm.

Multiple Scholarships for Military-For scholarship opportunities go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-
scholarships/military

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