Scholarships

List is in order of DUE DATE - review often for new opportunities!

For copies of applications, assistance with submissions or questions, please contact your School Counselor.

• Questbridge National College Match: QBNCM24
  • Application due by September 26, 2024 - online only
  • For first generation/income restricted students - see website for complete details
  • Download flyer
• Coca Cola Scholars Foundation: COKE2024
  • Application due by September 30, 2024 - online only
  • Up to $20,000 scholarship - see website for complete details
  • Download flyer
• Regions Riding Forward Contest: REGIONS24
  • Quarter3 Contest application due by September 30, 2024 - online only
  • Quarter 4 Contest runs October 1 - December 31
  • Up to (4) $8,000 scholarships awarded each quarter contest - see website for details
• Golden Door Scholars: GOLDEN24
  • Application due by October 1, 2024 - online only
  • For DACA and undocumented students ONLY - see website for complete details
• Omega Psi Phi Essay Contest: OPP2024
  • Essay and Application due by October 31, 2024
  • See application for complete details
• Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: ELKSMV24
  • Application due by November 12, 2024 - online only
  • Total of (500) 4-yr scholarships will be awarded - see website for details
  • Download flyer
• MLK Celebration for Florida Scholarship: MLK2024
  • Application must be received by December 2, 2024
  • See application for complete details
  • $1,000 scholarship awarded to (5) students
• Ron Brown Scholar Program: RONBROWN24
  • Application due by December 31, 2024 - online only
  • Will award (20-25) $40,000 scholarships - see website for complete details
  • Student must be Black/African American and US Citizen, or eligible non-citizens
• Jackie Robinson Foundation: JRF2024
  • Application due by January 9, 2025 - online only
  • For Minority students only - see website for complete details
  • Download flyer
• Equitable Excellence Scholarship: EES25
  • Application due January 13, 2025 by 3:00pm - online only
  • May be used at a 2yr or 4yr school, see website for complete details
• D.A.R. Scholarships: DAR25
  • Application due by January 31, 2025 - online only
  • Several scholarship opportunities available including for specific areas of study such as nursing and teaching, see website for complete details
• Save Our Scholars: SOS25
  • Application due February 1, 2025
  • For FEMALE students only, scholarship includes $10,000 and MANY MORE EXTRA benefits and resources. Please see website for complete details.
• C. Valentine Bates HOPE Scholarship: CVBH24
  • Application due by January 17, 2025 - online only
  • MUST have a GPA between 2.3 - 3.59 only - see website for complete details 
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: HSF25
  • Application due by February 15, 2025 - online only
  • Students of Hispanic heritage ONLY, who are US Citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA with a minimum 3.0 GPA - see application for complete details

  • Scholarships range from $500 - $5,000

• The DREAM National Scholarship: DREAM25
  • Application due by February 28, 2025 - online only
  • For UNDOCUMENTED students only, with or without DACA
  • Award amount varies - see website for complete details
• Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarship: HA2025
  • Application due March 1, 2025 - online only
  • Open to JUNIORS and SENIORS to apply!
  • Application will evaluate you for several scholarship opportunities, see website for complete list and details
• Johnson Scholarship Foundation: JSF25
  • Applications due March 7 and May 1, 2025 - online download
  •  There are (2) scholarships: first for students with documented disability(ies) that will attend a Florida Public University; and second for students who have a parent that is a UPS worker. See website for details and to access the appropriate application
• Clarence and Grace Watterson Scholarship: CGW25
  • Application due by March 13, 2025 - online only
  • Preference given to students living in Daytona Beach or Ormond Beach
  • Award amount varies, may be used at 2yr or 4yr school, see website for details
• Peabody Foundation Scholarship: PEABODY25
  • Application due by March 28, 2025 - MUST be mailed
  • $1,000 scholarship for student pursuing degree in performing arts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA, see application for complete details
• Southern Scholarship Funds: SSF25
  • Application due by April 1, 2025 - online only
  • Rent-free housing scholarship for students who will attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, or Tallahassee State College.  See website for complete details.
• Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship: HA2025
  • Application due by June 15 - online only
  • For students who will be enrolled in an associate degree or certificate program and who demonstrate financial need / Pell Grant eligible as verified through FAFSA
  • Download Program Flyer

Additional opportunities - due dates will vary:

• State of Florida & National Scholarships: FloridaNEXT
  • Links to MANY scholarship opportunities, like Gates Millennium, Foot Locker, Burger King and SO MUCH MORE!
• National Center for Learning Disabilities: NCLD
  • Links to several scholarships and resources for students with documented learning disabilities
• The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has several scholarship opportunities with varying due dates; check website for complete details and links to programs: UNCF Scholarship Link
• American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) has several scholarships available including opportunities for high school, undergraduate and graduate students; check website for complete details and links to programs: AIGC ScholarshipsCareer One Stop is sponsored by the US Department of Labor and offers assistance with career exploration, training and jobs. It also offers a scholarship search engine: Scholarship Finder
• College Board Big Future Scholarship: BigFuture
  • Winners are selected monthly!! This launched in 2019 and a MHS student won $1,000!!
  • Earn opportunities to “win” money based on steps you complete along the way up to $40,000!
  • Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, ongoing program

Misc. National & State Scholarship List

• Regions Riding Forward (QUARTERLY CONTEST!): https://www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-equity-inclusion/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship
• The Gates Scholarship (July -September): https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
• Quest Bridge (AUG for Seniors, Spring for Jr): https://www.questbridge.org/
• Golden Door Scholarship (Aug 1 – Oct 1): https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply
• Coca-Cola Scholarship (closes August): https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
• ELKS Most Valuable Student (Aug - Nov): https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
• C. Valentine Bates ELKS Scholarship (Aug 2024): https://floridaelks.org/hope-scholarship
• Jackie Robinson Foundation (Sept – Jan): https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
• Ron Brown Scholar Program (Sep – Dec): https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/
• Burger King (October 15-December 15): https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
• Equitable Excellence (opens each Fall): https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship
• APIA-Asian & Pacific Islander Foundation (Sep – Jan): https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
• The DREAM Scholarship – undocumented students (Nov 1 – Feb): https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
• Taco Bell Live Mas (Nov 1 – Jan 3 tbd): https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
• Horatio Alger Foundation (Dec 1 – March 15): https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
  • Additional application for Technical/Trade opens in SPRING
• Jimmy Rane Foundation (December 2024-Feb 2025): https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-about
• Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation (Sep 2024-Dec 2024): https://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Jan – Feb 2025): https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
• Florida State GOLF Association (varies, opening again soon!! Requires Competed in a minimum of three FSGA or FJT tournaments): https://www.fsga.org/sections/foundation/college-scholarships/38
• American Legion Scholarships (varied opportunities, including JROTC): https://www.floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships/

SEEKING FINANCIAL AID BOOKLET 2023

Florida Scholarship and Grant Programs

The State of Florida has one application (FFAA) that opens October 1st of a student’s Senior year.  There are (16) programs that are included in State funding, including Bright Futures.  Some programs are need based and will require a completed FAFSA to evaluate a student’s need for aid and several programs have an April 1st evaluation deadline, so it is best to submit the application as soon as possible after it opens.  **School Counselors will work with students in the Fall to complete the application**  State funds may only be used in the State of Florida at all public and most private institutions.

More information on all available programs: FloridaStudentAid

2024-2025 Bright Futures Requirements: BFGuidelines

*New in 2021 – The FMS Bright Futures award will cover 100% of tuition and some fees at a State College (like Daytona State) for students enrolled in an associate degree program.  Upon completing an associate degree, a student may use their award to pursue a baccalaureate degree and receive the standard 75% of tuition and specific fees. However, if used directly at a State University, the FMS will fund the established standard of 75% of tuition and specific fees.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The FAFSA is the application for Grants and Loans through the Federal Government; this includes the Pell Grant.  The FAFSA application becomes available every October 1st and is completed for every year that you are in college.  Every student that applies will qualify for some type of financial assistance and students that currently qualify for Free/Reduced lunch WILL qualify to receive the Pell Grant.  FAFSA funds are able to be used Nationwide.

Students and their parent(s) must create an FSAid prior to completing the FAFSA.  Your FSAid is your digital signature and will not change; it is used to digitally sign the FAFSA each year.  Create your FSAid at www.StudentAid.gov select Create Account in the top right corner.

Complete the FAFSA: FAFSA

Complete information on how to complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out 

The State of Florida deadline for FAFSA application is May 15th.  Several programs offered through Florida Funding require a completed FAFSA for eligibility. Each College/University has their own deadline, check with each school for details.

FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIPS

Florida Trend’s NEXT Magazine (Prizes, Tips, Tools, Information) 

ESA Foundation (Various Florida Scholarships)  

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES

Create profiles at these free search sites to find the perfect scholarships for you!

• Big Future
• Cappex
• Chegg
• CollegeScholarships.org
• CollegeBoard
• eCampusTours
• FastWeb
• Free-4U
• Niche
• SallieMae
• Scholarships.com
• Scholarship Monkey
• Scholly (small monthly fee)
• StudentScholarships.org
• TFS Scholarships
• Unigo.com 

Are you a JUNIOR?  There are scholarships that YOU can apply for! Click HERE to search!