Top Florida scholarships for you

The Lee A. Dumas Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to UCF student(s) of any class standing who is a permanent resident of Volusia or Flagler counties. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Maria Nieves Edmonds Scholarship is available to students graduating from Pinellas County High Schools. Applicants must have a standard high school diploma, be US citizens or permanent resident aliens, and have a weighted cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 at the end of the seventh semester of high school. High school students who meet these qualifications will be notified in writing in the spring term of their senior year. Upon notification of receiving the scholarship, you will need to: 1. Follow the Getting started at SPC steps to apply for admission. 2. Provide proof of Florida residency. 3. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status. 4. Begin classes at SPC no later than the fall term immediately following high school graduation. 5. Enroll in a minimum of six credit hours as a degree-seeking student. 6. Check your SPC student email and MySPC Checklist regularly for updates. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information and contact Financial Assistance Services for inquiries about the application.

The St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees Scholarships are awarded to graduating SPC students in need of prerequisite coursework before acceptance into their next degree program. A student receiving the BOT Scholarship does not need to be considered degree-seeking. Students must be enrolled in the courses listed on the application. Eligible students may receive up to six (6) credit hours of tuition and Access Fees. Lab fees and books are not covered. Students must see their Academic Advisor for more information and to apply.

The Mary M. McKay Endowed Scholarship is open to undergraduate nursing students from Hillsborough County. Application details are available on the UT Nursing Students Blackboard site. Students may contact the Department of Nursing for more information.

The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, student eligibility and award amount. Applicants must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent, in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, or 360 clock hours per term in a certificate-seeking aviation maintenance program at an eligible institution. They must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Applicants must not have previously received a baccalaureate degree. A student is eligible to receive scholarship funding for 9 semesters or 14 quarters of full-time enrollment. Undergraduate students participating in college-preparatory instruction, students requiring additional time to complete the college-level communication and computation skills testing programs (CLAST), or students enrolled in a 5-year undergraduate program are eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Unused hours may not be used for further course funding after a student earns a baccalaureate degree. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Florida State Department of Education for more information.

The Florida Institute of Technology Farmer Scholars Programs are open to exceptionally qualified students. This scholarship covers full tuition, housing and meals, and fees. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. A student must be admitted and enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in Melbourne to claim an awarded scholarship. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The University of North Florida First Generation Scholarship is available to Florida resident students whose parents have not completed their bachelor's degrees. Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours in a degree-seeking major. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Whitehead Scholars Program is a regional scholarship designed especially for women. Scholarship requirements focus on a holistic "head, heart, and hands" education model, fostering well-rounded individuals through the integration of work, service, and reflection. Applicants must be self-identified as Christian. They must be residents of one of the following southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation has a scholarship program that awards funds each year to help Florida bankers advance their career through education. Scholarships are available to qualified candidates pursuing a career in Florida banking while working to complete their college degree. Applicants must be currently working at a FDIC-insured bank in Florida or a state or federally chartered trust company in Florida and have been employed for at least one year in the Florida banking industry prior to application. Applicants must attend a FBEF Participating College or University. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.