Private Donor Scholarships

Description:

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program Provides scholarships to early learning program teachers and directors, family child care home educators, and child care facility owners working
toward earning a Florida Staff Credential, a Director Credential, a National CDA Assessment, credential renewals, and Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degrees in early childhood education. The scholarship provides the majority of tuition and books. 

Criteria:

Teachers, directors, or family child care educators may be eligible if they:

• Are Florida residents
• Have a high school diploma (accredited) or GED
• Are employed by a licensed, license-exempt, or registered early learning program, including child care facilities, family child care homes, and after school programs
• Work or volunteer with a birth through pre-K population for a minimum of 20 hours a week (or 520 hours per year in an afterschool program)
• Have the sponsorship of the early learning program which employs them

Deadline:

no deadline

Description:

The Florida Fund for Minority Teachers offers a $4000 scholarship to full-time students. Scholars are selected on the basis of qualities that would indicate their potential to become good teachers. These qualities include strong writing ability, communication skills, overall academic performance and evidence of commitment to the youth of America, preferably demonstrated through volunteer activities. Special consideration is given to community college graduates. Submit an application and supporting documents to Sherri Kent-Roberts, SPC Academic Program Coordinator, 727-341-4659.

Criteria:

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Florida; be a member of one of the following racial groups: African, American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native; be newly admitted into a teacher education program at any of FFMT’s participating universities/colleges; be a junior and have not earned a baccalaureate degree in Education; have earned 60 credit hours or an AA degree; and have not exceeded 18 hours of upper division education courses at the time of application. Scholarship recipients must attend a mandatory FFMT symposium each year they receive the award or they will not receive further funding. Upon graduation Scholarship recipients must agree to work in a public Florida schools for the number of academic years they receive the award or the scholarship becomes a loan that the student must pay back to the Fund.

Deadline:

July. 1 for fall enrollment and Dec. 1 for spring enrollment.

Description:

The Southern Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with housing scholarships on the following campuses: FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU, Tallahassee Comm College and Santa Fe College.

Criteria:

Interested applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients live cooperatively in a house with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. They do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities. The entire cost to the student averages $950 per semester. Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance.

Deadline:

There is not an application deadline, however, submission by March 1 is encouraged as spots do fill quickly.

Description:

The FAMU IGNITE Program provides guaranteed general admission to transfer students who obtain their A.A. degree from a Florida Community or State College. 

Criteria:

If you earn a 3.0 or higher GPA at SPC, you'll be eligible for scholarship money at FAMU. To join, you must have no more than 30 college credits earned at the time of submission.

Deadline:

No deadline

Description:

Your complete application for admission to Florida Tech full-time undergraduate study at the university's Melbourne campus is your application for most of the merit-based opportunities that follow. There is no separate application to be considered for merit-based aid, but you may need to include certain documentation with your application. Please make sure to provide all the necessary materials. Select the Transfer Scholarships accordion. An additional $2,500 per year if the student applies and is admitted to Florida Tech and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership must be submitted at time of application.

Criteria:

Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. A student must be admitted and enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in Melbourne in order to claim an awarded scholarship. Scholarships are available to domestic (U.S.) freshman unless otherwise indicated.

Deadline:

No deadline

Description:

The Fry Scholarship was created to honor Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, 28, of Lorena, TX. Sergeant Fry had one week left in his tour in Iraq in 2006, when he volunteered to continue working for seven more hours disarming explosive devices, despite having already sustained an injury to his hand. He made the ultimate sacrifice on March 8, 2006, in Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. He left behind a widow and three children.

Criteria:

Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Prior to this law, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible for this benefit. The law states that eligible spouses are entitle to receive:

• 36 months of full benefits, equal to 100% level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, this includes tuition and fee payment, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies
• Training must start on or after January 1, 2015, training prior to January 1, 2015 is not eligible to receive benefits under Section 701
• A spouse has 15 years from the date of the Service Member's death to utilize benefits. If a spouse remarries, benefits end the date of the remarriage.

Deadline:

Begins Nov. 3, 2014

Description:

Addiction Resource is proud to announce our $1,000 college scholarship essay contest.
Higher education can be a valuable part of seeking a long-term career or bettering a person’s lifestyle. We at AddictionResource.net are passionate about supporting higher education, both to help college students reach their goals and to give back to our community at large.

Scholarship Details:
https://www.addictionresource.net/scholarships/

• Essay submission deadline: April 12, 2024
• Scholarship award announcement: April 19, 2024

• Scholarship will be awarded for the Summer 2024 semester: Scholarship will be awarded directly to the university through the financial aid department (or however the university chooses) to be distributed to the winning student.

This is an ongoing scholarship opportunity. Our next scholarship essay contest will start in Summer 2024 to be awarded for the Fall 2024 semester.

Criteria:

To participate in the scholarship contest, individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

Be a student pursuing a college or university degree (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) or a trade certification in a technical college
Be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution
Be 18 years or older at the time of entry

Deadline:

Ongoing

Description:

The Sports Gear Swag scholarship offers a one-time prize of $1,000, which can cover various education-related costs such as tuition, books, computers, accommodation, and other necessary expenses. There are no GPA requirements and no application forms. It's our way of giving back and supporting individuals who want to pursue their dreams through education. 

https://www.sportsgearswag.com/scholarship

The applicant must write a 500-word essay on one of the following subjects:

The Benefits of Playing Sports Competitively
The Importance of Sportsmanship in Competitive Sports
The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Youth Involvement in Sports

Criteria:

Must be 18 years or older
Must be a legal resident of United States or hold a valid student visa
Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. university, college, or school

Deadline:

October 1st, 2024

Description:

LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.

https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/

Criteria:

Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold an active F1 I-20 or active J1 DS -2019 in the United States or Canada on the date of scholarship selection (25th of each month).
Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)

Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.

Deadline:

All submissions must be uploaded no later than 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month. The submission window closes starting the 21st and will reopen on the 1st at 8:00 a.m. Students are welcome to reapply each month. Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.

Description:

For undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for the Winter Semester of 2025.

Submit a 300-word essay on one of the following topics that resonate with Testclear's mission and values:

The Role of Personal Responsibility in Substance Use and Recovery

Pros and Cons of Using Home Drug Tests

The Impact of Drug Policy on Society

https://www.testclear.com/testclear-scholarship.aspx

Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa

Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited US university or college.

Deadline:

November 1, 2024

Description:

The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is again providing 200 Completing the Dream Scholarships  Scholarships to help students from underserved communities complete their higher education. Applications will be accepted until all $500,000 in scholarship funds are awarded or on December 6, 2024.

Criteria:

Eligible students must be on track to complete their program during the academic year 2024-2025 at a two-or four-year college, career training, and other post-secondary education programs and maintain good academic standing.

Apply today at Completing the Dream Scholarship Program | The Sallie Mae Fund

Deadline:

December 6, 2024

Description:

The CNCMachines.com scholarship https://cncmachines.com/scholarship/apply   is a yearly scholarship awarded to exceptional students working towards a degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields. Applicable degrees include certifications, certificates, associates, bachelors or masters. The total award of this scholarship is $2,500. This Scholarship renews and accepts new applications every year.

Criteria:

This award is available for students pursuing a certification, certificate, associates, or bachelors in manufacturing or a related area of study.

Essays must be uploaded in Word (.doc / .docx) or PDF format.
Essays must be a minimum of 1,000 words and no more than 1,300 words.
Any outside sources used or referenced in your esssay must be properly cited.
Your work must be your own! Plagiarized essays will be automatically disqualified.

Deadline:

The deadline for all submissions is 5:00pm (EST) on Friday December 6th, 2024.

Description:

Two scholarships of $1,000 USD will be awarded annually.

https://www.bosterbio.com/scholarships

Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted into a research position in biology or medical-related lab on a full-time or substantial part-time basis (minimum 9 credit hours worth of research work for the next two semesters).

For high school candidates, it is acceptable to provide a proof of significant interest in biomedical research. This interest can be supported by a history of volunteering or internship in an area related to biology and medicine.

Criteria:

Candidates must obtain and submit a letter of recommendation – either from a teacher, mentor, tutor, or lecturer who knows them well or from an employer in a relevant healthcare services niche (must be signed and on letterhead to be accepted).

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.60 on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline:

Deadline to submit an application is Nov 30, 2024.

Description:

The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship  was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester.

https://www.pullanyoung.com/scholarship

Criteria:

To be considered for the Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship, please review the following criteria:

Applicants must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated
Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the United States for the Fall 2024 semester
Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please fill out the digital application toward the bottom of this page in its entirety. Along with the application, each applicant must submit an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following prompt:

Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life.

Deadline:

9/18/2024

Description:

The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship is offering to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled.

https://www.skuroslaw.com/family-law-scholarship#scholar-contact

Criteria:

To apply for the Justice in Family Law Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

You are enrolled (or will be) in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university for Spring 2025
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen
You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Deadline:

11/27/2024

Description:

At Hoggatt Injury Law, we are passionate about supporting workers and their families whose lives have been affected by work-related injuries. We know that workplace injuries can have far-reaching financial ramifications, including when it comes to a family’s ability to provide for their children’s educational expenses.

We hope to help families address this challenge by offering a scholarship to the child of an employee who has been injured or killed in a work-related accident. The Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship provides $1,000 to assist with a student’s tuition and other educational expenses at their chosen college or university anywhere in the United States.

Students and universities can reach our scholarship team at scholarship@hoggattlaw.com .

https://www.hoggattlaw.com/children-of-injured-workers-scholarship#scholar-contact

Criteria:

You are eligible to apply for the Spring 2025 Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship if:

Your parent has been affected by a work-related injury
You are enrolled (or will be) in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university through at least the Spring 2025 semester
You are a U.S. citizen
You are at least 18 years of age
You have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Deadline:

12/9/2024

Description:

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

https://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Criteria:

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
• How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
• Has your participation influenced your career goals?
All essay submissions should be sent to:

athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Deadline:

June 19, 2025