Scholarship
Information!!!
Complete your Bright Futures Application on line NOW! Go to: www.myfloridaeducation.com/brfutures/ then click on highlighted link: Florida Financial Aid Application then click on link: Apply Here on drop down menu select: Student Application next select: Proceed to Application
For the question regarding your student status in the Fall of 06, you should indicate first time college student.
The PCC Foundation has scholarship information available on its web page. Click here to view the details, but hurry . . .the application deadline is February 1! http://www.polk.edu/foundation/scholarships.htm
For additional scholarship information from the Polk Education Foundation, go to www.polk-fl.net/pef/Foundation/scholarship.htm follow the directions for the specific scholarship(s) for which you want to apply.
Application for Federal Financial Aid can be done on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Students, please apply for ALL eligible scholarships. Having more than enough money for college is a GREAT problem to have. Remember the Bright Future’s scholarship only covers tuition (not room & board, meal plans, etc.) Scholarship applications can be accessed through the scholarship link listed and other applications can be obtained from the College & Career office. CHECK DEADLINES! Scholarships are for seniors unless indicated for a specific grade.
For additional information please contact Ms. Armstrong
Heart
of Florida Foundation
$2,000-$3,000 (Renewable)
-3.0 GPA
-Demonstrate financial need (tax return information required)
-Must have lived in Haines City/Davenport or attended RCHS or HCHS for at least 2 years
Seminole Club of Polk County
Amount Varied
-Must attend Florida State University
-3.3 GPA; SAT 1000 or ACT 22 (excluding Writing)
R.E.A.A.L. Community Leadership Organization
$1000
-Must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian
-2.5 GPA
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Josh Giles Foundation
$500
-Must attend college
Upsilon XI Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
$1,000
-2.7 GPA
-Minority Male
United Autoworkers of America
$400-1,200
-Must attend college the Fall of 2007
-Essay competition “What organized labor means to me”
Platform Art, Inc.
$1,000
-Major in visual arts or media graphics
-Must submit slides, photos, or film of work
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National Association of Women in Construction
Amt Varied
-Must pursue career in Construction Industry (male or female)
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Education Incentive Award
$500
-Female with high academic promise
-Must plan to major in Education
Johnson Scholarship Foundation #1
Amount Varied
-Parent must be an employee of UPS and live in Florida
Johnson Scholarship Foundation #2
Amount Varied
-Student with disability
-Must attend one of the 11 state universities
Give Kids A Chance
$1,000
-2.5 GPA
-Family income less than 60% of median income in area
-Community service and extracurricular activities considered
FAPSC Scholarship Program
$1,000 or $5,000
-Various private colleges such as Florida Technical College, Full Sail, Keiser College, Webster College, and many more
Bailey Family Foundation
$5,000
Financial Service Centers disAdvantaged Scholarship
Amount Varied
-2.5 recalculated GPA
-Must attend college in Florida
Deborah L. Vincent/FAHRO Education Scholarship Award
Amount Varied
-Resident of federally assisted housing or a recipient of assistance through the Community Development Block Grant
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Triangle Achievement Scholarship
$500-$1,000
-Male who plans to attend FSU
Florida State UAW Community Action Program Council:
$400-$1,200
-Must attend college in fall of 2007
-Essay competition: “What Organized Labor Means to Me”
Bright House Networks Volunteer Youth Awards:
Laptop Computer & BH High Speed Internet Service for 1 year
www.tampabay.mybrighthouse.com (About Us à Volunteer Youth Kids Award)
**Grades 9-12**
-2.5 GPA
-Minimum 50 hours community service
FASTWEB SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships will be sent directly to your email address
Over $1.3 Million in scholarships (individual deadlines)
Register at www.fastweb.com (new users)
**Grades 9-12**
