Scholarships

About: 
As your local Tampa Bay based college counselor, Michael Gunther has been able to provide support to students, staff, and community members looking for a specific emphasis or program but more importantly assist with paperwork, financial aid, internal and external loans, and grants, etc. if need be….because going back to school can be a pain and confusing at times. He is excited to help build a dedicated workforce for Hernando County School District! If you wish to schedule a gratis transcript evaluation or an individual appointment, you can contact Michael at 813-459-7684 or Michael.gunther@gcu.edu. If you are looking at going to school this year, contact your local counselor first. Please email or call Michael directly to be eligible for best possible pricing and GCU scholarship savings!

Requirements: 
Open to all students, staff, and community members.

Submission: 

For submission details, fill out the form on the linked page below:

https://c.gcu.edu/Michael.Gunther

For more information on the GCU Scholarship,  contact  Michael Gunther, Tampa Bay based Counselor. You can e-mail/call/text him at 813-459-7684 or Michael.Gunther@gcu.edu directly if you have any questions.

This scholarship opportunity is available to male students aged 14-19 who attend Hernando County High
School, courtesy of the Hernando Hispanic Heritage Nonprofit.

At the Hernando Hispanic Heritage Nonprofit, we are passionate about supporting and
empowering the youth in our community. We firmly believe that education is the key to
success, and we want to provide deserving students with the financial assistance
needed to pursue their academic goals.

To apply for this scholarship, we kindly request that you submit an essay of 500 words or
less, explaining why you believe you are deserving of this opportunity. We want to hear
about your unique qualities, experiences, and aspirations that make you stand out as a
deserving candidate.
In your essay, please consider addressing the following points:
1. Academic Excellence: Share your academic achievements, such as your GPA, honors,
awards, or any other notable accomplishments that highlight your dedication to your
studies.
2. Leadership Qualities: Discuss any leadership roles you have held within your school,
community, or extracurricular activities. Explain how you have demonstrated leadership
skills and made a positive impact on those around you.
3. Community Involvement: Describe your involvement in community service activities and
how you have contributed to making a difference in the lives of others. Highlight any
initiatives or projects you have undertaken to address community needs.
4. Personal Challenges: Share any personal challenges you have overcome and how they
have shaped you into the person you are today. Discuss how these experiences have
motivated you to excel academically and contribute to your community.
5. Future Goals: Outline your future aspirations and how receiving this scholarship will help
you achieve them. Explain how your educational pursuits align with your long-term goals
and how this scholarship will support your journey.

We encourage you to reflect on these points and express yourself authentically in your
essay. Your words have the power to showcase your unique qualities.

Please submit your essay letter by March 31, 2025 along with a copy of your high school
transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community
leaders to: celebratecommunity.hc@gmail.com

The scholarship recipient will be notified by April 9, 2024, and the award will be presented during awards night at your school.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact
Vivian Hernandez at 352-346-3531 or Jasmin Gracia at 352-797-7030 x235. We are here
to assist you throughout the application process.

About:  The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has partnered with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation to award $116,000 in student scholarships for graduates of the Class of 2025.

Suncoast will award $2,000 scholarships to 58 high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance across various counties.

Three scholarships valued at $2,000 each are available to Hernando County students.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a Hernando County resident of at least one year.
• The applicant must be a graduating senior student in a Hernando County Public or Charter School or participating in home school or distance learning options sanctioned by the school district.
• The student must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college/university, 2-year college, or technical school in Florida and begin his/her post-secondary school in the 2025-26 academic year.
• Student must also demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities.

Essay:

Each applicant must submit an essay explaining why you are seeking this scholarship, why you want to attend college, your goals for the future, and your interest in the areas of Communication and/or Education.  (300 words or less.)

Submission:

• All applications must be typed or computer-generated and complete
• Submit Current Transcripts with GPA and SAT/ACT scores
• List all contributions to the community and/or work and/or volunteer experience. Although it is not required, evidence of involvement in community activities may help to document a student’s leadership skills.
• Two (2) letters of reference are required.  References may come from a teacher, advisor, guidance counselor, school administrator, employer, clergy, a person with whom the student has done volunteer or community work, or any other adult aware of the student’s leadership skills.

Click here for Application.

Additional Information:

Suncoast is a proud supporter of public education. Since 1990, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has provided more than $2.7 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in the counties served by Suncoast Credit Union and who demonstrate a need for financial assistance, possess leadership abilities and achieve high academic performance.  Suncoast takes great pleasure in helping future generations achieve their education goals. Applications are available online. Additionally, the Foundation endows scholarships to Hillsborough Community College, State College of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southwestern.

About: For more information on the donor, please Mary & Bob Sierra Brief Bio.

Provided in honor of Mary and Bob Sierra, this scholarship is awarded each year to (5) Hernando County high school seniors who demonstrates academic excellence and plan to attend a college or university upon graduation. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to community service and participation in community activities.  This scholarship is available for a four-year, $10,000 scholarship amount awarded as $2,500 per year / $1,250 per semester.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a public school as a senior.
• Must have 3.2 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum SAT score of 1170 and/or Minimum ACT score of 26
• Must attend college Full Time at a 2-year Community College or 4-year University/College with minimum of 12 credits.
• Financial award must be used towards tuition and fees.

Essay Topic:

• Write a personal statement about the most character-building experience in your life and explain the influence that this experience has had on you.

Requirements:

• Handwritten applications will NOT be accepted. (No exceptions)
• Completed Application & Essay
• Copy(ies) of College Acceptance Letters
• Two Letters of Recommendation & Copy of Transcript

Click Here for Application

Submit your completed application and your essay to:

Hernando County Education Foundation
Attn: Tammy Brinker
900 Emerson Rd Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 797-7313
brinker_t@hcsb.k12.fl.us

About: For more information on the donor, please Mary & Bob Sierra Brief Bio.

Provided in honor of Mary and Bob Sierra, this scholarship is awarded each year to (5) Hernando County high school seniors who demonstrates academic excellence and plan to attend a college or university upon graduation. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to community service and participation in community activities.  This scholarship is available for a two-year, up to $5,000 scholarship amount awarded up to $2,500 per year / $1,250 per semester.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a public school as a senior.
• Must be a Hernando County Resident.
• Must have 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Must attend college Full Time at a 2-year Community College or Vocational /Technical Program with minimum of 12 credits.
• Financial award must be used towards tuition, fees, any direct associated college expense.

Essay Topic:

• Write a personal statement about the most character-building experience in your life and explain the influence that this experience has had on you.

Requirements:

• Handwritten applications will NOT be accepted. (No exceptions)
• Completed Application & Essay
• Statement from School Administrator or Teacher
• Copy(ies) of College Acceptance Letters
• Two Letters of Recommendation & Copy of Transcript

Click Here for Application

Submit your completed application and your essay to:

Hernando County Education Foundation
Attn: Tammy Brinker
900 Emerson Rd Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 797-7313
brinker_t@hcsb.k12.fl.us

About:

The Hernando County Education Foundation is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the Direct support to the Hernando County School District. Our focus is building partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and individuals to bring meaning programs to benefit the students and families of Hernando County.

Qualifications:

*Must be enrolled in a public school as a senior

*Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher on 4.0 Scale

*Must attend college full time at a Community College or 4-year University/College, Technical, or Vocational School with minimum of 12 credits (FT)

*Financial award may be used towards any qualified educational expense.

* Must attend Hernando Public or Charter School

For more information: Click Here

About:
Two of every three new jobs created in Florida by 2025 will require education or training beyond high school.

Today’s students need higher education to adapt and thrive in our changing economic landscape.

Fast-track technical or vocational certificate programs can launch students into many high-demand careers. For other eligible students, we have an opportunity to get them on a two- or four-year post-secondary path with a remarkable, highly flexible scholarship opportunity that covers a full year of Florida college tuition for a fraction of the value.

The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation are creating a pathway for deserving high school seniors to jump start their future through local education foundation sponsored need-based scholarships for post-secondary education.

Each Jump Start scholarship provides recipients:

• 30 credit hours of tuition at a Florida state public college or the equivalent value at Florida public universities and technical colleges for eligible credit-hour programs.
• Support for college success, including financial aid, life skills and career exploration workshops.

By becoming a Jump Start sponsor, your organization can purchase scholarships worth $3,000 each at a fraction of their value and provide life-changing opportunities to promising local high school seniors while contributing to the overall economic future of your community.

Submission:
Fill out the application located here and submit to:
Hernando County Education Foundation
Attention: Tammy Brinker
900 Emerson Rd, Brooksville FL 34601

For more information on The JumpStart Scholarship, see attached form here!

Thank you to the below sponsors for 2024 Scholarships: 
– Merchant Network Group
– Timber Pines Pickle Ball Club
– Spring Hill Well Drilling
– Family Chiropractic Center for Wellness
– Deborah Blacklidge

About: 

The Ladies of Brookridge  would like to assist you. We are offering scholarships to Hernando County Seniors. Applications are available, ask your High School Guidance Counselor.

Criteria: 

• Submit a brief 300–400-word Essay.
• 2 Letters of recommendations
• Official High School Transcript

Applying:

For more information and the application: Click Here

The Spring Hill Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship program will be granting a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior of a local high school, who is planning to pursue a degree in Human Medical Field.  For more information and the application for this scholarship opportunity follow the link below.

For more information and application, click here.

Essay Requirement:
Attach a 500-word essay on ONE of the following topics:
“The Importance of Holistic Healthcare in Today’s World”
“How Chiropractic and Wellness Care Can Benefit Long-Term Health”

Letter of Recommendation:
Attach one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, or community leader.

Submission Deadline:
All applications must be submitted by March 31st. Late applications will not be considered.

Submission Instructions:
Submit the completed application along with your essay and letter of recommendation via email to: Brinker_t@hcsb.k12.fl.us
Or mail to: HCEF Attn: Tammy Brinker 900 Emerson Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601

For more information click here!

About: 

Brooksville Elementary School (BES) is dedicated to helping empower youth in Hernando County. Embarking
on a mission to make a positive impact, BES proudly unveils its scholarship initiative. The $1,500 scholarship is
designed for deserving Hernando County graduating seniors who attended BES for a minimum of 3 years,
intending to pursue a course of study at either a technical/vocational school, a two-year or four-year educational
institution.

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must attend a public or accredited private school in Hernando County.
2. Applicants must have attended BES for a minimum of 3 years.
3. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average.
4. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in a desired course of study

Submission:

The following information MUST BE UPLOADED with your application request via BES Scholarship Application
website. (Website and QR code below)
1. A cover letter requesting assistance, objectives for your future, and a statement of accomplishments to date.
2. Official high school transcripts current through March 31, 2025.
3. Two letters of recommendation (one from a school official and one personal).
4. Statement regarding your experience at Brooksville Elementary School.

For Application Access:
Students applying for the BES Scholarship must use their student email to login and access the application.

Click Here     or 

Application must be completed and submitted no later than March 31, 2025
Scholarship recipient will be determined by the BES Career Committee.
Please call Joe McLain @ 352-410-9142 if you have any questions

About:
Southern Scholarship Foundations reduces housing costs considerably through our living and learning communities. In addition to the rent-free housing, SSF also provides mental health counseling at no cost for residents, and students are immersed in a supportive peer driven environment.

Southern Scholarship Foundation is Accepting Applications Now for Fall 2025!

Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) provides rent-free cooperative living housing scholarships for students with financial need, good character, and strong academic merit. SSF provides housing scholarships, not monetary support.  We operate large, dorm-style houses on or near the campuses with a leadership development focus. Below is basic information about SSF.

Student Benefits

Save $18,000 per year in housing costs

Leadership development opportunities

Stable food & housing security

Peer support

Access to no cost mental health counseling

We serve college students at all levels attending

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida State University

Santa Fe College

Tallahassee State College

University of Florida

Requirements for Consideration

Current 3.0 cumulative GPA

Financial Need (documented by the FAFSA SAI)

Good Character (1 letter of recommendation, and a strong ability to live cooperatively with others and complete daily tasks)

If qualifications met, applicant will be invited for an interview.

Requirements for Awardees

$300 Reservation Fee (a one-time fee that serves partially as a security deposit, due one week from accepting the scholarship)

Semester Food & Service Bill

Each semester, residents create a budget for groceries, utilities, internet, social activities and a few other necessities (typically an average of $1,250 for the entire semester)

Chores to keep the houses clean and safe.

Assist with cooking or cleaning for one dinner Monday to Thursday nights.  (There is food for them to prepare on their own for all other meals.)

Ability to live cooperatively, both with their roommate and other residents.

Maintain 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.

How to Apply

Simply visit https://southernscholarship.org/ and click “Apply”

Click Here for more information: SSF Rent Free Housing for College    

About:
The American Legion Auxiliary, Charles E Murray Unit 186, will be awarding 2 cash scholarships of $500 each to local graduating senior graduating in 2025

Eligibility and Application Requirements: 
To apply follow the link to this scholarship, click here!

This scholarship is designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to service. With a three-stage application process—including an essay and a final interview—it offers students the chance to showcase their achievements, aspirations, and potential to make a meaningful impact as they pursue higher education.

Link to apply https://bold.org/scholarships/atwood-leadership-and-service-scholarship/

About: 
The Hernando-Citrus County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application provides a scholarship to seniors up to $1000!

Submission:
Print and fill out the attached application below.
The application must be postmarked and handwritten by April 15, 2025 to:
Hernando-Citrus County Farm Bureau
Attn: Scholarship Committee
617 Lamar Ave
Brooksville, FL: 34601

Deadline: 
April 15, 2025

For more information and the application on The Hernando-Citrus County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application, click here!

About: 
Applications are for Seniors looking to enter Criminology or Law Enforcement. They will be accepted until April 30, 2025.

The Mission of BadgeWives of Tampa Bay Inc is to promote positive law
enforcement relationships within the community, to seek community support for
law enforcement, provide support for law enforcement families in need, and to
encourage stronger relationships within families. This scholarship is designed to
recognize students who demonstrate a similar passion for public service, and
who demonstrate leadership, financial need and a desire to pursue a career in
law enforcement or related fields.

Eligibility: Current high school seniors who are pursuing post high school
education in law enforcement or related fields including: criminal justice,
corrections, and forensics. Non high school Applicants enrolled/accepted into a
law enforcement academy are also eligible.

For more information on The BadgeWives Scholarship, click here!

This scholarship is a $1,500 award designed to support students in their educational journey while fostering a passion for lifelong learning.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship include:

• Citizens of the United States.
• At least 16 years old.
• Final-year high school students, secondary school graduates, or current college/university undergraduates, or graduate students.
• A high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership at school and/or in the community; and
• Full-time enrollment in in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the entire academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded.

Application Requirements:

1. General information about the student.
2. A current, complete transcript of grades (academic record).
3. Essay OR Video: the student’s vision for a non-fiction book that has the potential to become a timeless handbook for humanity.
4. A paragraph about leadership.
5. A paragraph about goals and motivation.
6. A letter of recommendation.

You can find additional information on the scholarship page: Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship.

About: 
Since its inception in 2012, FSU’s Unconquered Scholars Program has been dedicated to meeting the unique needs of foster care and homeless students to ensure that they experience the long-term professional and personal benefits associated with educational attainment.  FSU’s admissions application for 2025-26 school year is open!

Who can apply: 

• Must have been in formal or informal relative care, foster care, ward of the state, or classified as a homeless/unaccompanied youth while in middle or high school
• Must have a completed FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid
• Must be willing to participate in group and individual programming throughout your tenure at Florida State University

How to apply: 

1.  Start by submitting an application at admission.fsu.edu
   1. under Financial Information, check Yes to apply to CARE
   2. Under Optional Information, check foster or relative care while in high school
2. Submit all items requested on the Application Status Check list
3. Complete the CARE application
4. Complete both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * 2024-25 is currently available and can be submitted now.

The application and all supporting documents must be received by DATE.

Minimum requirements to apply to FSU through CARE:

• Must be a first-generation college student
• Qualify for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA and supporting financial documentation for both aid years.
• Demonstrate strong evidence of possessing FSU’s core values of Vires(strength), Artes (skill) and Mores (character).
• Complete all the minimum academic courses as required by the state of Florida.
• Meet Florida residency requirements.

For more information about the CARE program, click here!

For more information about the Unconquered Scholars Program, please visit FSU website, click here!

The Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program (FREF) was founded to help deserving students offset costs for college and/or post-graduate school.

Who qualifies:

• Florida high school seniors who will be attending an undergraduate college or university
• Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate college or university.
• Students pursuing graduate studies.

Those students considering a career in Real Estate or Real Estate related fields will be given special consideration in accordance with the purposes of the Florida Realtors Education Foundation. However, students in any major outside are welcome to apply.

Scholarships start at $1,000. The criteria for recipients include but aren’t limited to, academic achievements, financial need, leadership qualities, relationship to the Realtor family, and contributions to family, school and community.

For more information on The Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Scholarship, click here!

About:

The Black Educators Caucus is pleased to announce the 2025 Marie Antoinette
Lawson Scholarships. The competition is open to any Hernando County, Florida
minority senior planning to further his/her education. This year the Caucus will
be giving away two (2) $1,500 scholarship(s). Applicants must have a grade point
average of 2.8 or better and show evidence of a financial need.

Please view the attached PDF to view this scholarship opportunity:
Here!

About: 
Mission Statement: To empower deserving high school students with financial need by providing educational support to help them achieve their academic and career goals.

 Eligibility Criteria:

· Academic Requirements:

•  Minimum GPA: 2.0
•  Strong commitment to education (teacher recommendations)

· Financial Need: this is the primary determinant. Any false or misleading statement about financial need will automatically disqualify the applicant.

• Household income below 150% of federal poverty level
• Proof of financial hardship: personal statement, application, letters of support, reduced lunch eligibility

Application Process

· Required Documents:

• Completed application form
• Official high school transcript
• Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing financial need, career goals, and challenges overcome
• Two letters of recommendation (from a teacher, counselor, or community leader)
• Proof of financial need: reduced lunch eligibility

 Submission Deadline:    April 30, 2025

Additional information Click Here

For Application Click Here

About the Scholarship:

Coastal Jaw Surgery will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior. This year, two total scholarships will be given to the winners across Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Coastal Jaw Surgery is a surgical based, multi-specialty dental practice, offering comprehensive oral healthcare services including Same Day Teeth®, traditional dental implants, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and periodontal services. Our doctors are offering this scholarship program as part of our continuing effort to focus on the education needs of the public and other healthcare professionals.

Coastal Jaw Surgery believes there is a need for more quality individuals within the healthcare field. Therefore, this award will be given to a senior who intends to pursue a career in any healthcare related field. This scholarship program was initiated to help students faced with the increasing costs of higher education, coupled with the decreasing source of funding to pay for education.

Click Here   for the scholarship application, which includes a letter of explanation. Please distribute this to any student you feel would qualify for this scholarship opportunity.  The deadline for submission of the application is May 2, 2025.

About:

Since, 1980, FREF has awarded scholarships for high school graduates who wish to teach in the State of Florida. The amount is $4000 over a four-year period, $1000 per year.

Eligibility:

Seniors graduating from an accredited Florida high school
(public/private)

Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

Minimum test scores –SAT – 1000 or ACT – 22

MUST attend an accredited Florida college/university (public/private)

MUST teach in Florida, following graduation. A copy of the OFFICIAL
FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE must be sent to
the State FREA Office. The scholarship requires recipients to teach in the
State of Florida for one year for every year the scholarship was
awarded. If not, they must repay any scholarship monies received

Application Process: 

The application is online at www.frea.org/scholarships. Due to some students not having computers
or access to Internet, there is also an option to print out a hardcopy of the application. You can print
out a copy for them. Students with access to a computer and internet should submit their applications online.

Things to Know:
The application cannot be saved online, once it is started. Therefore, please advise students
to visit the application before starting to fill it out. They need to know what information is
needed to complete the application. There is a checklist on the first page of the scholarship
information. They may also print out a hard copy for planning purposes.

All applications online and hard copy–are due on or before January 20. Once the submit
button has been pressed, students will have the option of saving their completed application
on a flash drive or computer. Hard copy applications should be mailed to the following
address:
Florida Retired Educators Association
8950 9th Street, N.
Suite 105
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, essay, letters of recommendation, etc.) may be
submitted online or printed and mailed. Supporting documents due on or before January 31.
For the required essay, students may type the essay ahead of time and save it to a flash drive
or computer. Once they have proofread and added any finishing touches, they will need to
save it in PDF format and upload it to the application.

To Apply and for additional information:

Online www.frea.org/scholarships

If you do not have a computer, see your Guidance Counselor or the College & Career Advisor.

Deadline: January 20, 2025, for application. Other supporting documents
must be in by January 31, 2025.

Need Help or Have questions:

Contact FREF at hcreainfo@gmail.com

About: 

The Lions of District 35-O, which covers much of Central Florida, proudly announces the opening of our 2025 Youth Exchange Scholarship Program that has a firm application deadline of February 7, 2025. Attached is the YESTF Application form that must be fully completed, mailed and postmarked by February 7^th or emailed to owslions@gmail.com. Last year we awarded ten YESTF Scholarships among 130 applicants.

For more information and to apply for The Youth Exchange Scholarship Program, click here!

About: 
“Car Detail Calgary is a leading automotive care and detailing service provider dedicated to enhancing and preserving the aesthetic and functional aspects of vehicles in Calgary. With a big team of skilled expert professionals and a commitment to customer-satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including car detailing, car wash, windshield replacement and repair, car polish, and paint correction. Our state-of-the-art facilities and use of premium products ensure that each vehicle receives the attention it deserves, leaving our customers with a pristine and rejuvenated driving experience.”

Eligibility:

•         Be a current student enrolled in a USA/CA college, institute or university.
•         Demonstrate a passion for the automotive industry, especially in car detailing and care.
•         Submit a well-researched and creative essay on the topic provided below.

Essay:
-“Innovations in Car Detailing: The Impact on Vehicle Maintenance and Aesthetics”
– Essay submissions should be no less than 800 – 1000 words.
– All essays will be evaluated based on their content quality, originality, and practicality.

Submit your essay with your full name, contact information, and proof of enrolment at your current educational institution to scholarship@calgarycardetail.com.

Include “Car Detail Calgary Scholarship Application” in the subject line of your email.

For more information on The Car Detail Scholarship, click here!

About: 
“The African American Club of Hernando County, Inc., was founded in 1991 as a non- profit organization by men and women of African descent who had recently made their homes in Spring Hill, FL. In 1994, the membership undertook many fund-raising activities and voted to create an education committee to provide scholarships for needy African American high school graduates in the three high schools in Hernando County. In 2001, the Club filed for and received 501(C)3 status as a tax-exempt organization.”

Submission: 
– 2023 AACH High School Application (pdf): Fill out the following form and submit here!
– 2023 AACH Post Secondary Application (pdf): Fill out the following form and submit here!

For more information on The African American Club of Hernando, Inc Scholarship(s), click here!

About: 
“The Hernando Audubon Society is pleased to offer the Stephen B. Fickett, Jr., Environmental Scholarship for 2024. The scholarship is for $1000 and is open to qualified high school seniors as well as students at Pasco/Hernando State College who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental sciences. Students must live within the zip codes of the Hernando Audubon territory which includes all of Hernando County and portions of southern Sumter County, including Bushnell and surrounding communities. Students who have previously participated in some type of Science/Conservation/Environmental clubs or other related activities are encouraged to apply. The scholarship will be presented to the successful candidate at the April 25, 2024, meeting of Hernando Audubon.”

Requirements & Submission Details: 
For requirements and submission details, see the attached document here!

For more information on The Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, click here!

Scholarships: 
– Alan W. Underwood Memorial Scholarship: $1500
– Geraldine Bishop Memorial Scholarship: $1500

INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must be Hernando County residents and must submit the following:
(1) a complete Scholarship Application.
(2) a 750–1000-word the 2024 Law Day theme “Voices of Democracy” recognizes
that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views
and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. In 2024, the United States will hold its 60th
presidential election, and Americans will address fundamental questions about democracy and the rule of law, which can be further explored at americanbar.org.
(3) an official transcript identifying current GPA; and
(4) proof of present or future enrollment.
Complete applications must be received no later than March 26, 2024, and may be submitted by email to
HCBAscholarships@gmail.com or by mail to Hernando County Bar Association Scholarship Committee, C/O
Karen Leonardo, 10002 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, Florida 34613.

More Information: 
PDF

See attached PDF for more information:
Click Here!

*Endeavor and Discovery Academies are raising money for a newly created Endowment Scholarship in partnership with Pasco Hernando State College. This Endowment, created to assist our present and future students, seeks to raise $15,000.00 to ensure this scholarship benefits students for years to come.

*Endeavor and Discovery Academy students come from all walks of life and a majority of them are at-risk of not graduating high school. Some of the population are homeless, in foster care, and most come as troubled youth working to become successful members of our communities.

*On behalf of Endeavor and Discovery Academies and our students, we thank you in advance for your support.

*[ If you would like to support this endowment, please click here! ]

About:

Jared Benyola was the Director of Bands at Weeki Wachee High School for 8 years
before he became ill. Mr. Benyola was a passionate music educator and put
everything into the band program at Weeki Wachee High as well as helping
promote and support the other band programs in Hernando County. His dream
was to influence just one student in a positive way through music. It is very clear
that during his time at Weeki Wachee High School, he influenced the lives of
countless students through music.

The Jared Benyola Music Scholarship will be awarded to a senior music student
from a Hernando County high school who will be majoring in music education or
music full time at a 4-year University or 2-year community college.
All parts of the application must be completed before the applicant will
be considered for a scholarship.

Please submit the following information with your application:
• 750–1000-word essay about what music means to you and how do you
want to make an impact on others through music.
• 1 letter of recommendation
• Resume including extra-curricular activities and accomplishments
throughout high school but specifically in music.
• Please attach a copy of your acceptance letter to the school you will be
attending if possible.

Applications must be completed and submitted to Michelle McCarthy, scholarship committee chair, at 13400 Elgin Blvd. Spring Hill, FL 34609 either by
mail or drop off no later than May 1st.

Only completed applications will be accepted.

Click HERE for the Application!

About: “A $1,000 Scholarship For Those Affected By Life-Changing Accidents”

Essay: 
“Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one that clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.”

Applying: 
Submit your essay and fill out the form here!

For more information on The Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship, click here!

Information about the scholarship:
“The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.”

Essay: 
“Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or outside requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.”

Submission: 
* Fill out the application on the website linked below.

For more information and the application for The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship, click here.

About Scholarship:
“The RevenueZen Social Selling Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who is looking to innovate the hiring process. In an ideal world, what would hiring and applying for a job look like? How will you stand out?”

Submission:
Create a YouTube video on this:
“ability to convey their idea for an innovative social selling process focused on getting hired at a specific company”
“Applicants must submit a YouTube video in which they explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why they deserve to win this scholarship”
Your YouTube video must be between 2 and 10 minutes long.
Once your YouTube video is created, apply on the link below and enter the YouTube link in the application.

For more information on The RevenueZen Social Selling Scholarship and the application, click here.

About: 
“Just as others have helped us along our journey, we are passionate to give back in our community. We started the Organic Life Start Empower Scholarship program to have our future generation share stories of those people who have empowered and influenced their lives most. Empowerment can take all shapes and forms, and we love reading your stories.
Each Empower Scholarship has a focused topic, giving applicants the opportunity to share their unique experiences on how they have been empowered, and how they will empower their own future community. We feel strongly about supporting all members of our community who are trying to make themselves better – for a better future that can be shared with all of us.
We encourage you to share your story of empowerment and wish all applicants best of luck with their application!”

Essay: 
Prompt can be found here:
https://organiclifestart.com/pages/scholarship#application

Application: 
Fill out the application is page along with your prompt:
https://organiclifestart.com/pages/scholarship

More Information: 
For more information on The Organic Life Start Scholarship, click here!

Information:
Three awards total will be given out for Spring, Summer & Fall.
Spring: $1000, December 31, 2021
Summer: $500, April 30, 2022
Fall: $1000, August 31, 2022

Eligibility Requirements: 
– Have primary physical custody of one or more minor children
– Be enrolled full or part-time as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university
– Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher or be a first-semester student

Essay: 
Topic: “How will you use your education to improve your family?”
– 400-500 words.

Applying:
Submit your essay along with the following information to: scholarships@custodyxchange.com
– Your unofficial college transcript (or your admissions letter, if you’re in your first semester)

For more information on The The Custody X Change Scholarship, click here!

A: $10,000 Pepsi Scholarship
Requirements:
(Minimum GPA: 2.5)
(Attending a Maryland college, university or technical school.)
(Good communication skills and must be active in community service.)

B: Pepsi Public Affairs Scholarship
Requirements:
(Minimum 35 semester hurs at Missouri University)
(GPA of 3.25 minimum.)
(Must prove public service skills as well as their leadership skills.)

C: Pepsi Mid-Del Technology Scholarship
Requirements:
(Applicant must be from Mid-Del technology center)
(Minimum GPA: 3.0)
(Must prove financial need and preparing to attend Oklahoma University.)

D: International Pepsi Scholarships
For a list of these scholarships, click here.

E: Pepsi ExCEL scholarship
Requirements:
(This scholarship is intended for children of Pepsi Employees.)
(Log in to Pepsi here)

For more information on The Pepsi Scholarship(s) and the entire list of Pepsi Scholarships, click here.

About: 
“Scholarships are an excellent way to pay for tuition, fees and books while attending college. Many organizations have put out scholarships specific to Asian and Pacific Islander students, while others have scholarships for any minority. Applying for and receiving scholarships is a great way to keep the cost of college down, and minimize the amount of money you may need to borrow from family, or from student loans.”

Full list of scholarships and deadlines: 
– See link below.
– Last scholarship ends by the end of 2023.

For more information on The AAPI Scholarships, click here!

For more information on The Additional Minority Scholarship Resource Scholarships, click here!

About:
“Our new designed 3 Month Executive Diploma Program with the special Modules instruction and experienced trainers pool focus to give the participants work-field base valuable education, wide professional experience and as well fruitful network which graduates can apply their gained skills to build successful worldwide career in state, private and public sectors in numerous positions as Manager, Program Coordinator, Human Resources Officer, Case Manager, Mediator, Public Relations Manager, Mentor, Coacher, Arbitrator and etc. relevant jobs in middle, senior and executive level.

About: 
“You’ve reached the pinnacle of your Scouting life, and we want to recognize your hard work not just as a Scout, but as a Jewish Scout. Compared to other major faith groups, very few Jewish Scouts achieve the Eagle rank. Therefore, the National Jewish Committee on Scouting offers letters of congratulations and a certificate to Jewish Eagle Scouts to acknowledge all of your hard work.”

Requirements: 
– Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew.
– Have received the Eagle Scout Award.
– Be an active member of a synagogue and possess the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem.
– Have demonstrated practical citizenship in your synagogue, school, Scouting unit, and community.
– Be enrolled in an accredited high school and in your final year at the time of selection. Exception: Scouts whose Eagle Scout boards of review are held the same year of their high school graduation may apply in that calendar year.

Submission: 
The application can be downloaded here!
For submission details, see the “Eagle Scout Kit Application” section located on the scholarship page here!

For more information on The National Jewish Committee Eagle Scout Scholarships, click here!

The Hackbright Phenomenal Woman Scholarship will be awared to two women for the Full Time Software Engineering Program.

The student must meet HackBright Acaddemy admissions requirements as well as be accepted and enrolled into the Full-Time Software Engineering Program.

For more information on The Hackbright Phenomenal Woman Scholarship, click here.

Requirements: 
All recipients of the scholarship must be pursuing a college degree at an accredited university in the field of education and demonstrate excellence in academics, extracurricular activities and leadership skills

Application:
See attached application here!

For more information on The Victoria Soto Memorial Scholarship, click here!

Please Note: 

• To access this website, you must be 21 or older.
• This scholarship is for graduate students only.
• This scholarship will go towards this online learning academy.

Information: 
‘The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Hennessy is proud to present the Hennessy Fellows. This unprecedented $10M initiative will award high-achieving graduate students, representing a variety of undergraduate majors from liberal arts to sciences and engineering, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with curated corporate development experiences, as well as financial assistance. Experiences include online training forums, an immersive boot camp, and networking opportunities to enhance the exchange of ideas and provide direct exposure to interrelated corporate, social and economic systems. Selected fellows will also receive a scholarship up to $20,000 per academic year and a $10,000 stipend.”

To get in touch, please access the Hennesy Online Learning Academy website in the below paragraph.
You will be required to enter details that confirm you are 21 or older upon entering the website.

For more information on The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) & Henessey Online Learning Academy, click here.
Information on the courses can be viewed here!

College Bootcamps: 

“Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It?
– According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer and information technology jobs are projected to increase 22% between 2020 and 2030. Additionally, the BLS reports the median annual salary for jobs in the information technology sector was $126,830 in 2020. With such a high median salary, entering the tech industry is a popular career choice, and enrolling in a coding bootcamp can be an effective way to prepare to enter the field.
However, prospective students must weigh a variety of factors before committing to a bootcamp. Below, we break down several advantages and drawbacks of enrolling in a coding bootcamp.”

For more information on this opportunity, please visit: 
https://www.bestcolleges.com/bootcamps/find-bootcamps/best-coding-bootcamps/
https://www.bestcolleges.com/bootcamps/payment/scholarships/#all

For more information on The Afro American Scholarship Awards, click here!