Financial Aid & Scholarships
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SENIORS - The 2025-26 FAFSA Form Is Now Open
The FAFSA is NOW open, which means you should complete your form as soon as possible!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Click image to register for the FAFSA Kickoff Event.
Financial Aid Presentation Video
Upon the cancellation of our November 4th Financial Aid Presentation, the district has provided the following video:
There are still opportunities to attend the presentation in person:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE ASAP
- What is the FAFSA?
- Types of Federal Student Aid
- How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID)
- FSA ID
- How to Fill out the FAFSA Form
- Completing the FAFSA: Step-by-Step Guide / Completing the FAFSA: Step-by-Step Guide (Spanish)
- FAFSA PowerPoint Walkthrough
- Do You Need Money For College or Career School?
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE BEFORE GRADUATION
Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarship Application (PEFSA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE BY JANUARY 31
- Ranging from $500 to $5,000, numerous scholarship opportunities are available to high school graduating seniors in the Pinellas County Public School system. Students only need to fill out one application to match their needs and future interests with nearly 100 scholarship opportunities.
Pinellas County Schools Office of Financial Aid
- Scholarship Opportunities - check this link on the Pinellas County Schools Office of Finanical Aid's website (posted above) monthly as scholarships will change
- 2024-2025 Financial Aid Seminar Dates and Locations
College Board BigFuture Scholarships
Khan Academy: Paying for College Lesson
CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder - Search more than 7,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities. You can:
- Look through the whole list of scholarships below, arranged in order of closest deadline
- Narrow your list with "Search by keyword." Enter a keyword about the type of award you're looking for
- Use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more
College Board Scholarship Search - Begin exploring scholarship opportunities by taking an inventory of your interests. Your academic strengths, extracurricular activities and career goals are also important. Use Scholarship Search to get started.
Common App - A new tab within the application lets students access financial aid and scholarship opportunities while completing their Common App.Fastweb - We're the leading online resource in finding scholarships to help you pay for school.
Going Merry - One app for all your scholarships! It just got a lot easier for students (just like you) to find and apply to scholarships online, absolutely free, forever.
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR NEWLY ADDED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
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The 2025 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship
The 2025 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholarship application is now open! Please share this flyer with your network.
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.
JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 21 to answer any questions you have about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET.AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: January 9
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Spectrum Bay News 9 Project Weather Scholarship
Spectrum Bay News 9 is proud to present the Project Weather Scholarship Contest. A $1,000 check will be awarded to seven high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science.
The $1,000 check will be presented at Spectrum Bay News 9. The scholarship is granted as a part of Bay News 9's commitment to educating children about science and weather.
Each eligible student will be asked to provide the following:
- Completed Application
- Written Essay
- Letter of Recommendation from a current high school teacher
- Current copy of high school transcript for proof of GPA
Information and application form for the 2025 Project Weather Scholarship Contest available below:
- Project Weather Scholarship Contest Information
- Project Weather Scholarship Contest Application Form
- Project Weather Scholarship Contest Essay Form
- Project Weather Scholarship Contest Official Rules
AWARD: $1000
DEADLINE: January 14
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Johnson & Wales University 2025 Future Food Scholarship
Johnson & Wales University is excited to launch the 2025 Future Food Scholarship, with two categories: sweet and savory.
The top two scholarship winners will receive full tuition for four years and also earn a RATIONAL i-Combi Pro oven for their high school. Students placing 2nd-4th in both categories will receive $5,000 scholarships, renewable for four years.DEADLINE: January 15
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Elks National Foundation (ENF) Scholarships
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2025 scholarship year. Here are the details!
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
The 2025 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2025. Seminole Elks #2519 10717 Seminole Blvd. Seminole,FL 33778
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
« Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
« Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
« Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Seminole Elks #2519 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE: November 12, 2024
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2024. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 3, 2025. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.
AWARD: $4000
DEADLINE: February 3, 2025
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Various Scholarships
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...$10,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2025.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...$1,000
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship" a student must:A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026.C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater...$2,000
The “College Here I Come” Scholarship for Class of 2025 is open to just who you think: high school seniors graduating in the class of 2025! Here at Scholarships360, scholarships are our passion–we know that you can never have enough of them! After all, scholarships are essentially “free money” to help fund your education. We want to help out a lucky...$1,000
The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students.We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars® are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are...$40,000
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face...$500
Through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, Chick-fil-A, Inc. helps pay for the education of leaders in our communities who want to continue learning, while alsoinvesting in their leadership development.Developing future leadersEvery year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A...$25,000
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.Voice of DemocracyEstablished in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique...$35,000
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and...$20,000
Since 2015, millions in the world have been looking, feeling and doing good in BOBS from Skechers…to date, we’ve given more than $10 million to help save and care for 1.9 million shelter dogs and cats! A proud partner of Petco Love and their amazing network of 4,000 animal welfare organizations, Skechers makes a donation for every BOBS item we...$10,000
The Churchill Scholarship was established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill as part of the founding of Churchill College, Cambridge. It fulfills his vision of deepening the US–UK partnership in order to advance science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, ensuring our future prosperity and security.The AwardWe fund 18 scholarships per year, comprised of 16 Churchill Scholarships...$65,000
Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.Each year, around 2,000 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically...$250,000
GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers....$16,000
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Once you're an Elks scholar, you're family.Eligibility:Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.Applicants do not need...$30,000
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200...$55,000
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students...$500
High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.College or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited college, university or professional school (student must...$2,500
The President’s Own United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its Concerto Competition for High School Musicians is now open. All application materials are due Nov. 15, 2024. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the Marine Band during the 2025 concert season and receive a $2,500 scholarship from...$2,500
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is excited to announce a fall 2024 scholarship for college students. The contest is open to all enrolled college students nationwide and seeks to engage America’s greatest rising minds to think about and articulate solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing challenges.Aii presents students with three essay prompts and invites students to...$5,000
Women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or...$16,000
Since 1994, USHLI has awarded over $1.625 million in scholarships and internships to students from disenfranchised groups. Most notably, the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.Recipients will receive:A non-renewable academic scholarship ($1,000 for a 4-year institution or $500 for a 2-year institution) for...$1,000
Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is a proud supporter of U.S. Veterans. The firm’s founder, John Pontius, is a Veteran himself and is committed to honoring the military personnel who have served our country. Attorney Pontius started practicing law in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps with the 1st Armored Division in Germany and was later deployed to Iraq. Attorney...$1,000
Dell Scholars demonstrate a unique set of characteristics in their quest for a college education: Drive. Tenacity. Ambition. They are students who are motivated and dream big, who know the journey to reach their goals won’t be easy but have the commitment and determination to continue working every day.Every year, the Dell Scholars program selects 500 students nationwide, offering comprehensive...$20,000
Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers (an award-winning personal injury law firm serving Phoenix, Denver & Chicago) awards several academic scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of programs and schools.College Scholarship Two $1,000 Scholarship AwardsEach year, Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers awards two scholarships to innovative and highly creative high school and college students. We seek essay submissions...$1,000
CHUCK HALL spent most of his adult life helping young people through his long-time association with junior bowling. He joined the American Junior Bowling Congress in 1959 as a field representative and quickly advanced to director of field services in 1961 and then executive director in 1962 to lead the organization's day-to-day operations. AJBC merged with the Youth Bowling Association...$6,000
Through the BK℠ Scholars program, we’ve awarded nearly $60 million to over 51,000 deserving students across North America. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK® restaurant — that’s more than $7 million each year!Education is a key part of success, and we focus on bringing that to students in North America through our BK Scholars Program. The...$60,000
The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.The awards may be given annually to a student in either the junior category...$500
The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. The Foundation has pledged to invest $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople and bridging the opportunity gap through its Path to Pro program.We want to help create...$2,000
American Graphics Institute offers multiple scholarships to encourage the use of design and creative thinking across various disciplines and fields. Several scholarships are available each year for students enrolled in any accredited post-secondary degree-granting program in the United States, including undergraduate and post-graduate programs. There are also separate scholarships available for students attending American Graphics Institute programs as well.Scholarships are...$1,000
Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists.What is the Fellowship?The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year, $100,000...$100,000
The Roger W. Kahn Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Roger Kahn (1907–1962) and his passion for aviation and entertainment. Kahn spent the latter part of his career at Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation as a test pilot and then managed the technical service and sales division. In the 1940s, Kahn was actively involved with the Institute of the...$10,000
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. Our 2025 Application process has begun.EligibilityThe online Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application includes:One recommendationDemographicsHigh school information including an unofficial high school transcriptCollege plansTest scores (AP, IB, PSAT,...$30,000
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2025 who are planning careers in government service. Scholarship applicants must be citizens of the United States. The Trustees and Members of the Foundation, mindful of the significance of the important event in...$5,000
There are two requirements for applicants:Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their...$2,500
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists...$10,000
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.In this presidential election year, we're asking students in grades 6-12 to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, "Your Message to the President."The submission deadline for all entries...$5,000
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Students currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state-approved nursing program. (Students must graduate after July 1,...$10,000
This page is a section-by-section overview of the application for the undergraduate Boren Scholarships. Program design and strong essays are critical to a successful application, so be sure to review the sections on Selecting an Eligible Study Abroad Program and writing the Essays.Applicants should notify their Boren Awards campus representative as early as possible in the application process. They have...$20,000
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (www.mhefi.org) is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976 with a mission to engage and attract students to the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry by providing financial support. Since 1976, our programs have supported over 1,000 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers. The Foundation...$6,000
The NurseThink Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. The scholarship is open to all students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy.To apply, students must complete an online application, provide demographic information and details on their academic achievement, and submit a...$5,000
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue...$70,000
To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/UniversityBe a legal resident of the United States or CanadaEnrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.$500
The LM Scholarship Program provides a $500 scholarship to a deserving student who is: 1. Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September. 2. A student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.3. A student must be...$500
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2025.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2025 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...$500
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.5) Be attending a...$500
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