Do you want free money for college? Scholarships are the way to go!

Use this extensive list of scholarships to match your passions, abilities and post-secondary plans.  Apply early for all the scholarships that match your interests – you may be surprised at what you receive! 

Academic/Leadership

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
$20,000 | Achievement-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors committed to making an impact on their schools and communities. | 9/30/26

Cooke College Scholarship Program
Up to $55,000 | Available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. | 11/11/26

Elks Most Valuable Student
$4,000 to $30,000 over four years | High school seniors. Scholarship, leadership, financial need. | 11/12/26

Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
$20,000 | High school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence (minimum 3.75 GPA) and financial need. | 3/1/27

Equitable Excellence Scholarship
$20,000 over four years | High school seniors. Community involvement, need and achievement. | January 2027

LifeSmarts Scholarship
$750 to $1,000 | High school students who participate in LifeSmarts. | 3/15/27

QuestBridge National College Match
$360,000 over four years | Resilience, integrity, excellent grades, financial need, intellectual curiosity, writing ability and motivation to succeed. | 10/1/26

Simon Community Scholarships
Up to $4,000 over four years | High school seniors in every community that is home to a Simon mall; demonstrate academic promise and financial need. | 2/12/27

Community Service

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
Full tuition, four years | Students of demonstrated excellence who aspire to contribute to positive forces for change and who plan to tailor their education to that end. | May 2027

Burger King Scholars
$1,000 to $60,000 | High school seniors based on GPA, work experience, extracurriculars, need and community service. | 12/15/26

Do Something Scholarships
Up to $1,500 | U.S. citizens between the ages of 13 and 25 who complete volunteer, social change and civic action campaigns | No applications; Deadlines vary

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
$10,000, renewable | High school seniors who are leaders with integrity and driven by civic commitment and pride to engage in their communities and foster positive change. | January 2027

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
$10,000 | Students up to age 18 who have executed a service project to help the community or protect the environment. | 4/15/27

Jimmy Rane Foundation
$500 to $6,000/year, renewable | High school seniors with demonstrated financial need who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement. | 2/5/27

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
$10,000 plus $5,000 grant to your favorite hunger-relief charity | Students ages 5 to 25 driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models that provide solutions to eliminate hunger in the U.S. | 10/20/26

ESSAY CONTESTS

International Virtual Learning Academy
$1,000 | High school seniors accepted into an accredited U.S. university, community college, or trade school; 300 to 500-word essay. | 4/30/27

National Washington Crossing Foundation
$1,000 to $10,000 | High school seniors planning careers in government service; write an essay not to exceed 300 words about inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington. | 1/15/27

Optimist International
$2,500 | Optimist essay topic changes yearly; essay is submitted to local Optimist Club. | January 2027

Regions Riding Forward
$8,000 | High school seniors. Essay or video about someone you know personally in your community who has inspired you. | Quarterly contest | Next deadlines 9/30/26, 12/31/26

Unigo $10K Scholarship
$10,000 | Students 14 years of age or older must write a short essay on the subject of: Would You Rather be Smart, Funny or Rich? Why? | 12/31/26

Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Scholarship
Up to $35,000 | High school students. Record an essay on this theme: What a Veteran Taught Me About America. | 10/31/26

ETHNICITY

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship
$2,500 to $20,000 | Students of Asian Pacific Islander heritage who have financial need and are the first in their family to attend college. | 1/15/27

Association on American Indian Affairs
$1,000 per semester | Students must be enrolled in their Native Nation. Scholarship based on maintaining a 2.5 GPA. | 5/31/27

The Gates Scholarship
$ Varies | High school seniors from low-income households with minimum 3.3 GPA and leadership ability. | 9/15/26

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
$500 to $5,000 | Must be of Hispanic heritage; scholars selected based on merit and relative need. | 2/15/27

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF)
Up to $35,000 over four years | High school seniors who demonstrate leadership and have financial need. JRF scholars perform community service in college. | January 2027

Ron Brown Scholar Program
$40,000 | African-American high school seniors of academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to community service. | 12/1/26

Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
$5,000 to $20,000 | Merit-based scholarship for students of Italian descent. | March 2027

United Negro College Fund
$ Varies | Nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Initiate the online application process to search all of the scholarships available. | Deadlines vary

FIELD OF STUDY

Aircraft Electronics Association
$1,000 to $5,000 | Opportunities for students seeking careers in aircraft electronics or aviation maintenance. | Deadlines vary

American Culinary Federation
Up to $1,500 | High school students accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or food service-related major. | 10/31/26, 4/30/27

American Dental Education Association
$1,000 to $3,000 | Students enrolled in a course of study in dental hygiene, education or public health. | 9/10/26

American Public Power Association
$2,000 | Students planning to pursue a certificate or degree that could lead to a career at an electric utility. | 10/15/26, 2/15/27

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
$3,000 | High school seniors accepted into pre-engineering, engineering or engineering technology programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in a course of study for the HVACR profession. | 4/1/27

Arts for Life
$2,000 | Florida high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or the visual arts. | February 2027

AvaCare Medical
$1,000 | High school seniors planning to pursue a degree in the medical field. Preference given to students with a physical disability. Submit an essay or video about an act of kindness that inspired you. | 12/15/26

CodeWizardsHQ
$2,500 | High school seniors with 3.5 GPA; priority to STEM program applicants. | 5/1/27

Florida Engineering Society
$3,000 | High school senior interested in pursuing a career in engineering. | 2/15/27

Florida Realtors Education Foundation
$1,000 and up | High school seniors who will attend college or university and pursue a real estate career preferred, but any major may apply. | April 2027

Joe Francis Haircare
$3,000 and up | Students applying for entrance into cosmetology/barber school. | 6/1/27

National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
$ Varies | The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing award honors high school students for their computing-related achievements and interests. | 10/27/26

National Society of High School Scholars Foundation
$ Varies | High school students planning careers in subjects such as entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and community service. | Deadlines vary

Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Up to $10,000 | High school seniors planning to pursue a career in applied geophysics or a related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences. | 3/1/27

Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
$10,000 | High school senior; essay on their life story, intended field of study and career, and how they will make an impact. | 5/15/27

Women in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
$5,000 | Women entering the HVACR industry through college or trade school; essay on their goals and motivation of seeking a career in the HVACR industry. | 5/31/27

Young Arts Awards Competition
$250 to $10,000 | Artists ages 15-18. The competition includes classical music, dance, design, jazz, film, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. | 10/6/26

Zonta Scholarships
$5,000 to $10,000 | Zonta supports scholarships and awards for women and girls pursuing careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. | Deadlines vary

FLORIDA OR SPECIFIC COUNTY RESIDENTS

Brevard Schools Foundation
$250 to $5,000 | Multiple opportunities for high school seniors in Brevard County. | 3/15/27

Central Florida Foundation
$ Varies | Several opportunities for high school seniors from Central Florida. | Deadlines vary

Community Foundation of Broward
$1,500 | The Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship is for female high school seniors who live in Broward County. | 4/30/27

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
$ Varies | Numerous opportunities for high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties. | February 2027

Emerald Coast
$ Varies | Multiple scholarship programs for students in Bay, Okaloosa and Walton counties. | Deadlines vary

Selby Foundation Scholarships
Up to $7,000 and renewable | High school seniors from Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties; personal values, scholastic achievement and financial need. | 3/1/27

Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing Award
Up to four years of college housing | Opportunities in Fort Myers, Gainesville and Tallahassee. | April 1 for Fall; November 1 for Spring semesters

HEALTH OR DISABILITY

Lighthouse Guild Scholarships for the Blind
$10,000 | High school seniors who are legally blind with strong academic accomplishments. | 2/28/27

National Center for Learning Disabilities
Up to $10,000 | High school seniors with a documented learning disability, demonstrated perseverance and commitment to achieving personal goals despite the challenges of their disability. | May 2027

National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
$1,000 to $5,000 | Multiple scholarships for promising students affected by bleeding disorders | Deadlines vary

Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarships for Survivors
$3,000, renewable | Students who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer or a chronic disease within the past five years. | March 2027

Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship
Up to $8,000 | Students who have had a close family member diagnosed with ALS and who want to pursue a degree in the medical profession. | July 2027

Sertoma Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
$1,000 | High school seniors with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss pursuing four-year college degrees in any discipline, minimum 3.2 GPA. | 3/31/27

MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Department of Florida
$500 to $2,500 | Multiple opportunities for high school students focused on veteran and military influences. | Deadlines vary

Fisher House: Scholarships for Military Children
$2,000, renewable | Dependent child of parents serving active duty, in the reserve, deceased or retired from the military, 3.0 GPA, essay. | February 2027

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
$500 | High school seniors who are FBLA members. | 4/15/27

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
$1,500 | High school senior who is a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member; 500-word essay on topic related to golf industry. | 4/15/27

Marine Technology Society (MTS)
$2,500 | High school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time marine studies program. MTS membership required. | 4/15/27

National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
$3,000 | High school seniors who are dependents of NASE members. Selection criteria include leadership abilities, strong academics and financial need. | 4/30/27

National Future Farmers of America (FFA)
$1,000 to $10,000 | Numerous programs available primarily to FFA members. | Mid-January 2027

PDK International
$500 to $4,000 | Numerous opportunities for high school seniors who have an association with PDK and are pursuing a career in education. | 3/1/27

Roofing Alliance
$3,000 to $5,000/year, renewable | Roofing industry employee dependents likely to pursue careers in the roofing or building construction industries. | 3/1/27

Teamsters Scholarship
$2,000 | Union member child or dependent who is a high school senior or GED recipient and plans to attend a university, community college, or trade or vocational school. | 4/1/27

SPECIAL INTERESTS

College Board BigFutures Scholarships
Drawings for $500 or $40,000 | For juniors and seniors; program incentivizes students to start the college application process, get accepted and find financial aid. | 10/31/26

ConnectHER Film Festival
$2,500 to $5,000 | High school students. Submit an original, short (3 to 6-minute) film focused on issues affecting women and girls, such as education, health, poverty and climate justice. | 10/1/26

Florida State Golf Association
Up to $10,000 | Multiple scholarships for high school seniors with financial need, good academics and an association with golf, such as team participation. | Deadlines vary

Florida Striders Track Club
$1,000 | High school seniors from Northeast Florida who are runners or active in track and field events. Essay required. | 3/24/27

Scholastic Art & Writing
Up to $12,500 | High school students whose creative work demonstrates originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal voice or vision through art or writing. | Deadlines vary

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
$5,000 to $25,000 | High school students on track for a postsecondary education. Submit a video (30-seconds to two minutes) or an essay (250-500 words) about you, your passion and how you would create a better community. | January 2027

Vegetarian Resource Group
$5,000 to $10,000 | High school seniors who have promoted veganism in their schools and communities with a demonstrated compassion, courage, and strong commitment to a peaceful world through a vegan diet/lifestyle. | 2/20/27

» STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance provides grants and scholarships to Florida residents to assist with financing postsecondary education. Application criteria and deadlines vary. Detailed information is available at www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/

» BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Would you like to receive an award to cover 100% or 75% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public postsecondary institution?

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program provides scholarships for Florida high school grads with a record of high academic achievement, good test scores and community service. You can use the scholarship for a degree, certificate or applied technology program at most Florida public or private postsecondary education institutions. www.floridabrightfutures.gov

Be sure to apply as soon as you are eligible!
• Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome to find out if you qualify.
• Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org/SAPPRFILE/SAPPRFILE and submit a completed, error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during your last year of high school, by graduation.
• Take responsibility for tracking your application and award status online and keeping the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) informed about changes to your address or your educational plans.