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2024-25 BUC Family Night – Financial Aid Presentation
- Links to helpful videos that explain steps of the FAFSA.
Financial Aid “Data Keeper” page to help keep track of your FSA ID and FAFSA information.
- Includes Florida Financial Aid (Bright Futures) on back page.

Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources

Local & State/National Scholarship Opportunities

**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.

Respective Collective Scholarship: RC25
- Submission due by May 10, 2025 - online submission only
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - most creative video will receive $500 scholarship & mentorship
Pilot Club of Halifax Scholarship: PILOT25
- Application due by May 15, 2025 - mailed or email
- $500 scholarship, see application for complete details
Sigma Gamma Rho, Beta Iota Sigma - BCU Scholarship: SGR25
- Application due by May 15, 2025 - must be emailed
- For FEMALE students only who will be attending Bethune Cookman University, see application for complete details and instructions
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship: HA2025
- Application Open March 15 to 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 Links

Regions Riding Forward (ongoing QUARTERLY CONTEST!): https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/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 (opens August 1): 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 - Jan): 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 -February): https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-about
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Jan – Feb): 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/

CLOSED SCHOLARSHIPS:

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
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
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.
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
Sia Yorker Medical Science Scholarship: SIA25
- Application MUST be mailed, and RECEIVED by February 18, 2025
- Minimum 3.0 GPA; for students pursuing degree in medical or science in Florida
- Scholarship ranges from $500-$1500, see application for details
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
SEVER Vocational Scholarship: SEVER25
- Application due by March 7, 2025 - must be emailed
- For students who will be pursuing a vocational education/training
- Minimum 2.5 GPA - see application for 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
Palmetto Club Scholarship: PALMETTO25
- Application due by March 10, 2025 - MUST be turned in to School Counselor
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - for female students ONLY. Instructions and example of academic resume included; student will need to create their own document to submit.
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
Embassy of Hope-BUC PRIDE Scholarship: BPND25
- Application due by March 25, 2025 - mailed/given to School Counselor
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE -$1,500 scholarship
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and at least two years of participation in basketball, volleyball, or band/auxiliary (marching, jazz, etc.), see instruction sheet and application for complete details
- 2025 Scholarship Instructions
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
Temple Israel of Deland Sisterhood Memorial Scholarship: DELAND25
- Application due by March 28, 2025 - by MAIL or EMAIL
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, and at least one grandparent must be Jewish - see application for complete details and requirements
American Legion Riders Scholarship: ALR25
- EXTEDNDED DUE DATE! Application due by March 31, 2025 - turn in to Mrs. Scheuerman or Counselor
- Student must be a member of the JROTC, OR have a parent or relative who is in active duty or a veteran. See application for complete details.
Daytona Beach Alumni-Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship: DELTA25
- Application due by March 31, 2025 - ONLINE only
- For African American students ONLY - see application site for complete details
Wanda and Janice Wilson Foundation: WILSON25
- Application due by March 31, 2025 - MAILED or emailed
- $500 per semester. See website for complete details and to access application to download
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.
The DB Chapter of The Links Inc.: LINKS25
- Application due by April 4, 2025 - MUST be emailed
- $1,000 scholarships for African American students ONLY with minimum 3.0 GPA
- See application for complete details and requirements
MHS Class of '64 Scholarship: MHS64
- Application due by April 4, 2025 - to School Counselors
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - $1,000 scholarship
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, see application for complete details
MHS Class of '64 Technical Scholarship: MHS64TECH
- Application due by April 4, 2025 - to School Counselors
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - $1,000 scholarship
- Minimum 2.0 GPA, for students pursuing vocational certificate, tech/trade program (also includes nursing and other medical certificate/AS programs)
Racing to Excellence Nursing Scholarship: AHRE25
- Application due by April 11, 2025 - online only
- FULL RIDE Nursing Degree through Advent Health University
- Minimum 2.7 GPA, see website for complete details
Daytona Beach Rotary Club: DBROTARY25
- Application due by April 11, 2025 - MUST be emailed
- $1,000 scholarship, renewable up to 4-years
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, see application for complete details
Tommy Darcy Memorial Scholarship: DARCY25
- Application due by April 11, 2025 @ 4pm - EMAILED or to Mrs. Johnson
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - $750 1st place, $550 2nd place; see application for details

H.V. Lucas Foundation Scholarship: HVL25
- Application due by April 21, 2025 @ 5pm - MUST be emailed
- For minority students ONLY, minimum 3.0 GPA (2.5 GPA for Citizenship Award)
- Three categories to choose from when applying, see website for complete details and instructions. There are (2) $1,000 scholarships being awarded for each category.
Daytona Beach Street Rods Scholarship: DBSR25
- Application due by April 30, 2025 - submit by email OR mail
- $1,000 scholarship for students who will be enrolling in automotive-industry education courses after graduation. See application for complete details and instructions.
DayDream Beauty Co Scholarship: DDBC25
- Application due by May 1, 2025 - online only (Google doc)
- MAINLAND EXCLUSIVE - 2 x $500 scholarships for students attending an HBCU

State (FFAA) & Federal (FAFSA) Financial Aid

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.

Scholarship Search Resources

FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIPS

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

ESA Foundation (Various Florida Scholarships)

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES

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