Florida Student Scholarship Grant Programs
Institutional Grants and Scholarships - for specific schools:
Cooperative Living Organization - UF or Santa Fe students
Concordia College
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars - scholarship for first-generation students
Florida Polytechnic University
Florida State University
HBCU Common Application (includes college and scholarship applications
Jacksonville University
New College of Florida
Scheidel Scholarship for students attending FSCJ past high school
Southern Scholarship Foundation - for students attending FAMU, FGCU, FSU, UF, Santa Fe, or TCC
Stetson University
UNF Rose and Fred Cobb Scholarship - scholarship for students who graduate from REL & attend UNF, priority deadline October, applications accepted after deadline until funds are depleted
UNF Jacksonville Commitment - for students attending UNF
April Deadlines
Philippine Medical Society of NE Florida - April 15
Pearl Mae Foundation scholarships for students pursuing careers in health care or first responder fields - April 15
Jacksonville Gator Club - April 15
2020 STOP THE BLEED® Scholarship Program - April 21
City of Jacksonville Jim Brady Scholarship - April 24
Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of AKA - April 30
NE FL Medical Society Scholarship - multiple awards, July 1
May deadlines:
Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarship - application open to view all year, only submit April 1-May 1
Brady/Cobin Law Group - May 1
Johnny's Hope - May 1
J White Scholarship for Finance, Accounting, & Business students - May 1
Alfred Washington, Sr. Scholarship - May 4
American Muslim Alliance - May 4
Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships, multiple awards, April 6
Stop the Bleed - May 10
Jax Chamber Three Rivers Council - May 14
100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. - May 31
June deadlines:
Children Impacted by Crime - March 1-June 1
PFLAG of Jacksonville - February - June 1
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce "Achieving the Dream" - June 15
Duval/Nassau County Chapter National Alumni Association of Bethune-Cookman University - June 30
July deadlines
Console & Associates Legal Scholarship - July 15
August deadlines
AXA Achievement - apply Fall of Senior year
Coca-Cola Scholars - apply Fall of Senior year
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - applications open in the Fall
QFoundation - students of incarcerated parent(s) - Jan-Aug. 1
September deadlines
Gates Scholarship - July 15-Sept. 15
Golden Door Scholars - deadline is in September
October deadlines
Essence Scholars Program - Oct. 15
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority "I Vote Because..." - Oct. 23
November deadlines
Brooks Law Group - Nov. 6
Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc. (WOCCF) Universal Teen - Nov. 20
UNF Osprey Blue Guaranteed Scholarship - Nov. 30
Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence - Nov. 30
December deadlines
Herrman & Herrman Community Service Project Essay - Dec. 1
Burger King - Oct. 15-Dec. 15
Creative Masonry & Chimney LLC - deadline Dec. 1
Dell Scholars for students enrolled in college-prep programs such as AVID, GEAR-UP, & KIPP - Oct. 1 - Dec. 1
National Honor Society (NHS) - app opens Oct. 1, deadline Dec. 6
January deadlines
Coolidge Scholars - deadline is January of Junior year
Scholarship & Programs with multiple or no deadlines listed:
AnnieRuth Foundation - internships & scholarships
Creative Corrections - no deadline listed
Fallen Patriots - for children of parent(s) KIA, documentation due the 15th of each month
FIRST - multiple scholarships
FSCJ Stepping Stones - certification training that includes stipend
FSCJ Year Up - career development that includes stipend
Eagle Scout scholarships - multiple awards and deadlines
GotChosen - winners selected every month
Heroes Tribute Scholarship - for children of fallen or wounded Navy or Marine Corps, multiple programs
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program - multiple programs, multiple deadlines
James V. Brooks Memorial Music Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship - student must take PSAT in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
Scholarships for Military Families - multiple programs
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - multiple programs, awards, deadlines
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute - multiple scholarships
US Army ROTC - Sept.-Feb.
US Navy ROTC - application opens in April of Junior year
Women in Engineering - multiple awards and deadlines
Women in Health Careers - multiple awards and deadlines
Women in Psychology - multiple awards and deadlines
Women in (various career areas) - multiple awards and deadlines
Top 175 Scholarships blog - multiple programs and awards to review
WILD Success - multiple scholarships and resources for students
Check the DCPS page as additional scholarships are posted once a month
Scholarship search engines - Students can build a profile on these sites, then have the search engine match them with programs.
Need more information about financial aid? Click here!
Wondering what career to choose or major to study? Check out this free online career interest inventory provided by FSCJ!
Community First Credit Union Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship Fund
JAXSPORTS Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship
ECampusTours $1000 Scholarship Giveaways
College Board
UNF: The Jacksonville Committment The scholarship award is valued at $24,000 over four years.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Info Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship.
LOMBARDI & STAMPS Scholarship Program
Navy ROTC Scholarship Oppportunities
Financial Aid is any resource that can assist in off-setting the cost of college. The process may be unique to some schools but typically students/families will need to apply for financial aid at three levels: Federal, State and Institutional. Note: No one should assume they will not qualify for financial aid! Scholarships and university programs consider a wide range of factors when awarding money for education.
Find a college's net price calculator to help figure out how much the 'bottom line' price would be for that college
Federal Student Aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. It covers such expenses as books and supplies, tuition and fees, room and board, and transportation. There are three main types of aid: grants, work-study and loans.
Who gets it? Everyone should apply for federal student aid regardless of income.
How to apply? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA Website
When to apply? FAFSA usually becomes available on January 1. Students should apply as soon as possible senior year.
State Financial Aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. It covers such expenses as books and supplies, tuition and fees, room and board, and transportation. There are many grants and scholarships available but Bright Futures and First Generation Grant are the most common.
Who gets it? Everyone should apply for Florida financial aid regardless of income, grade point average or test scores.
How to apply? Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application at website
When to apply? The Florida financial aid application usually becomes available in December. Students should apply as soon as possible senior year. Helpful hints guide to completing this application can be found here.
Institutional (college/university) Financial Aid is money that students may receive from the institution they attend to help pay for college. It covers such expenses as books and supplies, tuition and fees, room and board, and transportation. Often times the college or university will require a separate application for aid.
Who gets it? Students should talk to the colleges financial aid office to determine what the qualifications are for their financial aid.
How to apply? Colleges usually have a separate application process for financial aid. Check the schools website to determine how you should apply for financial aid.
When to apply? Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school but keep checking the schools website, and apply as soon as possible.
Scholarship is financial support awarded to a student, based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need, for the purpose of schooling. There are various types of scholarships – the two most common being merit-based and need-based. The donor or department funding the scholarship sets the criteria for recipient selection, and the grantor specifically defines how the money is to be applied. The funds are used to defray the costs of tuition, books, room, board and other expenses directly tied to a student’s educational cost through the university.
Scholarships are typically awarded using a variety of factors, including - but not limited to, academic achievement, departmental and community involvement, employment experience, areas of study, and financial need.