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. | 9/30/25

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. | January 2026

Elks Most Valuable Student
$4,000 to $30,000 over four years | High school seniors. Scholarship, leadership, financial need. | 11/15/24

Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
$20,000 | High school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence (minimum 3.75 GPA), leadership and financial need. | 3/1/26

Equitable Excellence Scholarship
$20,000 over four years | High school seniors. Community involvement, need and achievement. | 1/12/26

LifeSmarts Scholarship
$750 | High school seniors who participate in LifeSmarts and conduct community service outreach. | 3/15/26

QuestBridge National College Match
$325,000 over four years | Resilience, integrity, excellent grades, financial need, intellectual curiosity, writing ability and motivation to succeed. | 9/30/25

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. | 2/16/26

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 2026

Burger King Scholars
$1,000 to $60,000 | High school seniors based on GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. | 12/15/25

Do Something Scholarships
Up to $1,000 | U.S. citizens between the ages of 13 and 25 who complete volunteer, social change and civic action campaigns | 5/31/26

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. | 1/3/26

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. | 4/15/26

Jimmy Rane Foundation
$500 to $5,000/year, renewable | High school seniors with demonstrated financial need who exhibit academic excellence,
leadership skills and community involvement. | February 2026

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. | 11/5/25

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.
| April 2026

National Washington Crossing Foundation
$1,000 to $10,000 | High school seniors planning careers in government service; write an essay about inspiration to be derived from
the leadership of George Washington. | 1/15/26

Optimist International
$2,500 | Optimist essay topic changes yearly; essay is submitted to local Optimist Club. | February 2026

Regions Riding Forward
$8,000 | High school seniors. Essay or video about someone you know personally in your community who has inspired you. | Quarterly, first deadline | 12/31/25

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? | 12/31/25

Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Scholarship
Up to $35,000 | High school students. Record an essay on this theme: How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our
Country? | 10/31/25

ETHNICITY

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship
$2,500 to $20,000 | Students of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage of financial need and the first in their family to attend college. | January 2026

Association on American Indian Affairs
$2,000 to $3,000 | Students must be enrolled in their tribe. Complete one application to be eligible for multiple awards. | 5/31/26

The Gates Scholarship
$ Varies | High school seniors from low-income households with exemplary academic record who are Pell-eligible and demonstrate
leadership ability. | 9/15/25

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
$500 to $5,000 | Must be of Hispanic heritage; scholars selected based on merit and relative need. | 2/15/26

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. | 1/10/26

Ron Brown Scholar Program
$10,000 per year; total of $40,000 | African-American high school seniors. Academics, community service, financial need. | 12/1/25

Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
$5,000 to $15,000 | Merit-based scholarship for students of Italian descent. | 3/15/26

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

FIELD OF STUDY

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

American Culinary Federation
Up to $1,500 | High school seniors accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major. | 10/31/25, 4/30/26

American Dental Education Association
$1,000 to $3,000 | Students enrolled part- or full-time in a course of study in dental hygiene, education or public health. | 9/15/25

American Public Power Association
$2,000 | High school seniors planning to pursue a certificate or degree that could lead to a career at an electric utility. | 10/15/25, 2/15/26

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. | 5/1/26

Arts for Life
$1,000 | Florida high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or the visual arts. | February 2026

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. | 5/1/26

Florida Engineering Society
$3,000 | High school senior interested in pursuing a career in engineering. | 2/15/26

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 2026

Joe Francis Haircare
$3,000 and up | High school seniors applying for entrance into cosmetology/barber school. | 6/1/26

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. | 10/28/25

National Society of High School Scholars Foundation
$ Varies | High school seniors 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 senior planning to pursue a career in applied geophysics or a related field, such as geosciences,
physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences. | 3/1/26

Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
$5,000 | High school senior; essay on their life story, intended field of study and career, and how they will make an impact. | 6/15/26

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. | 5/31/26

Young Arts Awards Competition
$250 to $10,000 | Artists ages 15-18. The competition includes classical music, dance, design arts, jazz, film, photography, theater,
visual arts, voice and writing. | 10/8/25

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

Bailey Family Foundation
$20,000 over four years | Open to seniors in certain high schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Polk counties. Scholastic achievement,
community service and financial need. | 2/28/26

Brevard Schools Foundation
$250 to $5,000 | Multiple opportunities for high school seniors in Brevard County. | 3/15/26

Central Florida Foundation
$ Varies | Multiple opportunities for high school seniors from Central Florida. | Mid-February 2026

Community Foundation of Broward
$1,500 | The Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship is for female high school seniors who live in Broward County. | 4/30/26

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
$ Varies | Numerous opportunities for high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties. | February 2026

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

Selby Foundation Scholarships
Up to $7,000 | High school seniors from Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties; personal values, scholastic achievement
and financial need. | 3/1/26

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. | 3/31/26

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. | Deadlines vary

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 2026

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 2026

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. | 3/31/26

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. | 2/15/26

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
$500 | High school seniors who are FBLA members. | 4/15/26

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
$1,500 | High school senior who is a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member and pursuing a career in the golf course industry. | 4/15/26

Marine Technology Society (MTS)
$1,000 to $2,500 | High school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time marine studies program. MTS membership required.
| Deadlines vary

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. | 4/30/26

National Future Farmers of America (FFA)
$1,000 to $10,000 | Numerous programs available primarily to FFA members. | Mid-January 2026

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. | 4/1/26

Roofing Alliance
$1,000 to $5,000/year, renewable | Roofing industry employee dependents likely to pursue careers in the roofing or building
construction industries. | 3/1/26

SPECIAL INTERESTS

College Board BigFutures Scholarships
$500 or $40,000 | For juniors and seniors; scholarship incentivizes students to start the college application process, get accepted
and find financial aid. | 10/31/25

ConnectHER Film Festival
$2,500 to $5,000 | High school students. Submit an original short (3-6 minute) film focused on specific critical women’s issues. | 10/1/25

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. | 3/31/26

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 2-minute video about you, your passion
and how you would create a better future for your community. | January 2026

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. | 2/20/26

» 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.