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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Broward Community College Scholar Award |
Broward County High School Senior. Must submit application to Broward Community College and plan to attend the Honors Institute. Minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA. Minimum 21 ACT or Minimum 1000 SAT. Transcript. Writing Sample. AP or Honors courses completed. Guidance Counselor/BRACE Certification Form. See BRACE Advisor for application . | N/A | Full tuition & fees | ||
| The Fountainhead Essay Contest | High School Juniors & Seniors. Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novel "The Fountainhead". Essays may be submitted on line. For information and rules go to: www.aynrand.org/contests | N/A | $50 to $10,000 |
April | 25 |
| Becca's Closet Scholarship | Senior. Documented and notable involvement in a Becca's Closet chapter or supporting organization. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school within the US. Letters of Rec. Transcript. Essay. http://beccascloset.org/scholarship.html | N/A | $1,000 | April | 25 |
| Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship | Senior. Financial Need. Documented and notable involvement in community service. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school within the US. Transcript. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. http://beccascloset.org/scholarship.html | N/A | $1,000 | April | 25 |
| Broward Futures Scholarship Program | Broward County Public School Students. Plan to attend Broward Community College. Students must be nominated. Be enrolled in the Sheriffs Leadership Academy or in an eligible school or community based mentoring program AND have one or more additional indicators(see application). Maintain 2.5 GPA. Good Behavior. Avoid drugs or alcohol. 92% or better average daily school attendance. Perform community service. Photo ID. See BRACE Advisor for application. No website. | N/A | Tuition scholarship | April | 25 |
| Broward Principals' & Assistants' Association (BPAA) Scholarship | Broward County Public School Seniors. Planning to pursue a career in Education. Statement. Transcripts. Letters of Recommendation. See BRACE Advisor for application. No website. | Education | $1,000 | April | 28 |
| Broward Principals' & Assistants' Association (BPAA) Offspring Scholarship | Broward County Public School Seniors. Son or Daughter of a member of BPAA organization. Statement. Transcript. Letters of Recommendation. See BRACE Advisor for application. No website. | N/A | $1,000 | April | 28 |
| Carrie Ann Lynch Memorial Scholarship Coral Springs High School |
HS Senior interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, financial need, application, essay, 2 ltrs of rec, hs transcript Applications available in the BRACE office. |
Medical Field | varies | April | 29 |
| Margate Resident St. Vincents Catholic Men's Club |
Hs Senior, resident of Margate, or relative of club member, Application, 2 ltrs of rec, HS transcript, interview | varies | April | 29 | |
| Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest | High School Students in grades 9-12. Essay, no more than 1200 words. Remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust and what can be done to prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. Submit essay on line. Complete rules, information, and suggested essay resources at: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp | N/A | up to $10,000 | April | 30 |
| Pembroke Lakes Homeowners Association Scholarship | Seniors. Full-time resident of Pembroke Lakes. Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA. Minimum 1,000 SAT or 21 ACT. US citizen or eligible non-citizen. Letters of recommendation. Essay. Transcripts. Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. | N/A | $500 | April | 30 |
| Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | Ages of 8 to 18 who have made a significant difference to people and our planet. Ten winners-five focused on helping their communities and fellow beings, and the other five focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. Nominations by adults who are not related to the nominee. Essay, references required. Student should review website for specific details and nomination packets at: http://www.barronprize.org/nominate/to_nominate.html | N/A | $2000 | April | 30 |
| Xap/Bridges Video Contest | A video contest open to everyone interested. Your video submission must be related to one of the following topics: 1.Planning for high school 2.Planning for post-secondary 3.Preparing for a career transition Your video must not exceed three (3) minutes in length. Submission must be uploaded. See website for online forms, rules and details. http://www.bridges.com/video/ |
N/A | $2500, $1500, $1000 |
April | 30 |
| Handy Scholarship | Broward County youth who has received services from the Department of Children and Families and/or the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Min 2.0 GPA each term with an overall 2.0 GPA at the end of the academic year. You must apply for Federal financial aid by filing a FAFSA form. More: See BRACE Advisor for additional criteria and application. No web site listed. | N/A | Varies | Continuous |
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| Nova Southeastern University | Seniors. Plan to attend Nova Southeastern University. For information on NSU Institutional Scholarships, go to: http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/scholarships/index.html | N/A | varies | May | 01 |
| Joe Lewis Smith Foundation Scholarship | Hallandale or Hollywood residents only (proof required), official original transcripts, unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher, essay, letters of recommendation. See Brace Advisor for application. Students should see application for essay and recommendation letter guidelines and details on required documents. No website. |
N/A | Varies | May | 01 |
| Coral Springs Woman's Club Scholarship Open to Males/Females |
HS Senior, resident of Coral Springs to attend a Florida college or university, 3.0 GPA Application, 2 ltrs. or rec. most recent report card, SAT/ACT, copy of college acceptance, HS transcript, essay, tax return | $1,000 | May | 01 | |
| Ernest Wooler Scholarship | High School Seniors who reside in Broward County. Priority given to students who reside within the area of State Road 7, McNab Road and the Atlantic Ocean. Plan to attend a technical school or community college witnin Florida. Financially needy, ltrs of rec., transcripts,essay www.ctace.com |
N/A | Up to $2,500 | May | 09 |
| Broward County Chief's of Police Scholarship Fund | HS Senior, to pursue a 2/4 year degree in Criminal Justice.. Application, 3.5 unweighted gpa, ranked in the top 10% of class, sibling of law enforcement, student govt., police explorer given priority, essay Pick up application from Mrs. Woodring |
Criminal Justice |
$500 | May | 14 |
| State University System of Florida Institution -Johnson Scholarship | High School Senior. Students with Disabilities. Plan to attend a State University System of Florida Institution. Documentation of a Disability. Personal Statement. Financial Need(FAFSA). Letters of Reference. Official Transcript. Application available at: www.johnsonscholarships.org | N/A | Varies | May | 15 |
| Financial Service Centers of Florida disAdvantaged Scholars | Florida resident (or alien with a resident card). Graduate from a Florida high school. Receive admission to a Florida college or university of his/her choice. Have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average as computed by the Office of Admission of the selected Florida college or university. Essay Transcripts www.fscfl.com | N/A | Varies | May | 31 |
| National Black MBA Association South Florida Chapter |
HS Senior of African American descent, legal resident of Florida, to attend undergraduate business or management program in the Fall 2008. Application, essay and hs transcript www.sflblackmba.com/scholarships.asp |
Business Mgmt. |
$1,000 | May | 31 |
| Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award | Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.5 weighted GPA in required credits. 75 hours of Community Service. Min 1270 SAT or 28 ACT Apply on line at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org |
N/A | 100% tuition plus $300 per semester | Graduation Date | |
| Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholars Award | Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.0 weighted GPA in required credits. Minimum 970 SAT or 20 ACT. Apply on line at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org | N/A | 75% tuition at institution or 100% tuition at Community College | Graduation Date | |
| Bright Futures Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award | Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15.5 credits of core credits required for high school graduation. Three Vocational Job-Prep or Technology Education Program credits in one vocational program with 3.5 GPA. Minimum test scores required. Apply on line at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org |
N/A | 75% tuition | Graduation Date | |
| The College Prowler Ð Wachovia Monthly Scholarship | All high school and college students. Applicant must submit a college application essay or an essay on any topic, 1,000 words or less, that is their original work. Legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible. See website for details and rules. http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp | N/A | $1000, 10 College Prowler guidebooks. | Monthly award | |
| Florida International University Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation |
HS Senior, fully admitted to FIU, majoring in engineering program, or computer science, chemistry, math, statistics, physics, biology research, or teacher's education in these fields. US Citizen or perm. resident, 2,8 GPA or higher, full time enrollment, ltrs of rec., statement. See Mrs. Woodring for an application. |
See eligibility | $1,500 | Open | |
| Florida State University Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Triangle Achievement Award | HS Senior to attend Florida State University in the Fall 2008, essay, ltr of rec. http://fsutke.org/page.php?page_id=19838 See Mrs. Woodring for an application |
$1,000/ $500 | June | 01 | |
| Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest | Designing and Dressing in Fashions made of Duct Tape. Participants are required to submit a completed entry form and a photo of themselves wearing their duct tape prom formal wear. Official Contest Rules and Registration Form available at: http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/ | N/A | $3000, $2000, $1000 |
June | 11 |
| Abbott & Fenner Business Scholarship | Juniors & Seniors. Planning to attend any accredited post secondary institution. Students submit an essay on one of the two topics: Single most important societal problem or How your education contributed to who you are today. Information at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm | N/A | $1,000 | June | 20 |
| BigSun Scholarship | Student athletes (regardless of which sport). A short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award. High school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com | N/A | $500 | June | 20 |
| Deacon Willie J. Wallace Memorial Scholarship | HS Senior of african american descent who ae members of a christian based church. Min gpa 2.5, essay, rec. ltrs., transcripts. Email request for application to: wjwallacefoundation@gmail.com |
$500 | June | 30 |