Scholarship Information

Scholarship Information Financial Edge, OHS's source for scholarships, provides students with an updated list. Bridges provides users with personalized planning resources to access, explore, and structure a personal portfolio. School Soup provides students with the most scholarships and other financial aid on the internet - over $32 billion in scholarship awards. College & Career Room The Oviedo High School College/Career Room has provided a much-needed service to the students at OHS since 1985. Staffed by Dividend volunteers, the College/Career Room is located in the Guidance Office. It is open daily. All scholarship announcements will be posted in the Senior English classrooms and in the College room in Guidance. Don't let somebody else get the $ you deserve! Get these applications in! Note: This is not a legal document, and specific details should be checked with the College Room, Mrs. Lightsey in Guidance, or the organization providing the scholarship. Scholarship Update Attention all students interested in obtaining scholarships for college: Your College Room is a valuable source of information on scholarships that we hope you will utilize. Beginning in September, seniors and parents of seniors will receive a weekly Skyward blast of the Scholarship Updates. This update will include information about scholarships with approaching deadlines as an encouragement to seniors to apply. Although most scholarships target seniors, many are available to underclassmen as well. Everyone is encouraged to go to the OHS website> Guidance>Scholarship Info to access this important information. We will also place a copy of the announcement in

an orange binder in the college room and ask senior English teachers to post it on their bulletin boards. Applications for the scholarships will be on file in the College Room, and adult dividends are available on some days to assist you in your search. Please take advantage of this service that will be offered throughout the year, and see your counselor if you have questions regarding scholarships. Attention seniors planning to attend Seminole State College: The Robert E. and Jane S. Lee Scholarship will be awarded to one or more Oviedo or Hagerty High School seniors who have 3.0 GPA and a financial need. This scholarship will provide up to $2,000 per semester for the first two years of college, with a maximum amount of $8,000 awarded. Applications for this scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 15 th. Attention seniors planning to attend FSU: The Seminole Club of Greater Orlando will award one $1000 scholarship to a deserving student whose parent or guardian is a member in good standing of the FSU Alumni, Boosters and/or Foundation. Scholarship information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is June 1 st. Seniors interested in pursuing a career in animation are invited to apply for the Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded, and more information is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is June 1 st. Attention Seniors: The Aspiring Business Professional scholarship worth $1,000 will be awarded to students interested in pursuing a business degree. Deadline for applications is June 1 st, and more information is available in the college room. Seniors interested in pursuing a career in fashion are invited to apply for the Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded, and more information is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is June 1 st. Attention seniors, the Panyha Foundation provides scholarships to student of Lao heritage who are enrolled in an accredited four year community college or university and demonstrate a financial need. Application information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is June 15 th. Attention seniors planning to attend a community college or technical school: The Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program will award

scholarships to students who have a financial need. You can get information about the scholarship program in the college room, and the deadline for application is June 15 th. Attention all seniors who have achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts: a new scholarship in honor of retiring superintendent Dr. Bill Vogel will be awarded to one Seminole County graduating senior. The winner of the $1,000 Bill Vogel AAA Scholarship must possess a 3.5 GPA, participation in one or more high school athletic programs, and participation in visual or performing arts. We just received the applications, and the April 19 th deadline is coming up right away. Visit the college room to pick up your application. Attention seniors, if you are interested in a career in air traffic control or aviation, the Air Traffic Control Association offers several scholarship opportunities for you. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 1 st. Seniors, the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation offers a wide range of scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to students interested in the hospitality industry. Criteria for selection include academics, hospitality work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need, honors, and personal attributes. Information about the scholarships is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 1 st. Attention seniors, the Rotary Club of Oviedo is offering a four year scholarship of $1,000 per year to a deserving Oviedo resident. Applications are available in the college room and must be submitted by the April 20 th deadline. Seniors interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts are invited to apply for scholarships through the James Beard Foundation. Information about applying for these scholarships, which vary in amount based upon the school you attend, is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is May 15 th. Seniors the Fairwinds Credit Union is sponsoring an essay contest and will award two $1,000 scholarships. To enter, you must be a member of Fairwinds Credit Union. Applications and information about the essay topic are available in the college room. Deadline to apply is April 14 th. Seniors, the Children of Divorce Scholarship will be awarded by the Ayo and Iken PLC law firm. The scholarships, valued at $1000 will be awarded to two students

who have experienced divorce in their families. Visit the college room for information on applying, and the deadline is May 1 st. Attention senior girls interested in the fields of engineering and computer science: The Society of Women Engineers provides scholarships to women students pursuing degrees in these majors. GPA of 3.5 is required. More information about the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 1 st. Attention students interested in studying design and arts disciplines in college: Worldstudio Foundation, in conjuction with AIG, the professional association for design, provides scholarships to minority and economically disadvantaged students in the amount of $2000-$3000. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 1 st. Attention seniors interested in pursuing a career in document management and graphic communication. The EDSF Scholarship Program will award several scholarships on the basis of scholastic achievement, application essay, participation in school activities, community service, and recommendations. You can receive information about these scholarships in the college room. Deadline to apply is May 1 st. Seniors with a disability are invited to apply for a scholarship through the Johnson Scholarship Foundation. You may obtain more information about applying for this scholarship in the college room. The deadline to apply is May 1 st. Attention senior girls planning to major in a field directly related to the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction will award scholarships of $1000 based upon GPA, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Visit the college room to get an application, and the deadline to apply is May 5 th. Attention seniors, the Florida State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will award more than 25 scholarships to students for their outstanding academic achievements. Applications for the scholarships are in the college room, and the deadline to apply is May 15 th. Seniors, Source Supply is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the winner ofan essay contest about the importance of keeping the environment clean. Essay entries must

be emailed by May 31 st, and you can get more information about the contest in the college room. Attention seniors, the CFE Federal Credit Union will be awarding a total of six scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to selected eligible members or dependents of members of the credit union. Winners will be selected by lottery. The deadline for the application is May 31 st, and applications are available in the college room. Seniors, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association will award a scholarship of up to $5,000 to assist the children of highway construction workers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. You can obtain information about the Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship in the college room. Deadline to apply is April 7 th. Seniors interested in running are invited to apply for the Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship of $500 that is offered by the Orlando Runners Club. The application for the scholarship is in the college room and must be submitted by the April 11 th deadline. Seniors, the Chi Phi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student based upon financial need and academic performance. Applications for the scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 15 th. Attention all seniors, the 2017 Fleet Reserve Association offers several scholarships to children and grandchildren of members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Applications for the scholarships are available in the college room and must be submitted by the April 15 th deadline. Seniors, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation will award scholarships to deserving children of UPS employees. You can obtain more information about these scholarships in the college room. Deadline to apply is April 15 th. Seniors, the American Legion Legacy Scholarship will be awarded todependent children of members of the US Armed Services. Information about the scholarships is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 20. If you are a senior with hemophilia, von Willebrands or other related hereditary bleeding disorders, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the

Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida. Awards will be based upon merit, need, community service and aspirations reflected in an essay. Information about applying for the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 30 th. Attention seniors, Give Kids A Chance is offering scholarship grants in the amount of $1,000 to high school seniors who have a documented financial need and at least a 2.5 grade point average. Information about the grants is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 30 th. Attention all senior female African-American students, the Connie Joyce Davis scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded by the Nu Iota Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Seniors, the Lois and W.A. Boothe Memorial Scholarship is for students who plan to further their education at a postsecondary institution. Applications are available in the college room and must be submitted by the April 3 rd deadline. Senior African-American male students are invited to apply for the Jack LeFlore Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Winter Park Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Three $1,000 scholarships and four $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 14 th. Seniors, the Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants will again offer scholarships of up to $1,000 to winners of an essay contest. Visit the college room to obtain information about the A & F Scholarship. Deadline for submission of your essay is June 12 th. Senior athletes, the BigSun Organization will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving student who will be attending a postsecondary institution and is currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Visit the college room for more information on how to apply. Deadline is June 19 th. Seniors, the Central Florida Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association will award a scholarship of at least $1,000 to a student who plans to pursue a degree in any of the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering fields. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 10 th.

Seniors, The Central Florida STEM Education Council will award scholarships to students who plan to pursue a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0, extracurricular activities, and community service. Information about the STEM scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 25 th. Attention seniors: The Central Florida Chapter Women in Defense is offering a $1000 award to seniors interested in a career in national security, defense, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) related field. Applications for the award are in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Seniors, the Kiwanis Club of Sanford is sponsoring an essay contest with an award of $1,000 to the writer of the winning essay. The essay is on the topic of volunteer services and the local community and must be received by the Kiwanis Club by the March 28 th deadline. All students grades 9-12 are invited to compete for a $2,500 scholarship in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest. Students are required to prepare an original speech of about four minutes based on an assigned topic. You can get more information about the contest in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 4 th. Attention senior girls: The PEO Chapter BQ, Florida is offering scholarships to female students with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 to 3.5. Financial need is considered but it is not the primary consideration for selection. More information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 10 th. Attention seniors planning to major in criminal justice or ROTC: the family of OHS 2013 graduate Matthew Caselli will award $500 to an Oviedo High senior who has a 3.0 and has demonstrated leadership in school or community activities. The deadline is April 15 th, so visit the college room today to pick up your application. Seniors, the Florida Council of the Blind is awarding scholarships to students who are legally blind. Applications for the scholarships are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 15 th.

Attention all seniors, the Col. George C. Morton Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of those personnel who served in a Special Operations Unit during the Vietnam War and those who were prisoners of war or missing in action in Southeast Asia. Applications for the scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 15 th. Attention seniors: The Pearlie s Lift Up Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has struggled personally or academically in school, given back through service to his or her community, and wants a second chance in furthering his or her education. Applications are in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 15 th. Attention students interested in a career in one of the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or math): the Altamonte Springs Science Incubator, in partnership with Dr. Ashley Ansara, has establish a scholarship of $1,500 to provide outstanding Seminole County students the ability to explore and develop careers in STEM. Visit the college room for more information about the scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention all senior female African-American students, the Connie Joyce Davis scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded by the Nu Iota Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention seniors of African-American descent: The Kappa Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will be awarding scholarships based upon grade point average, achievement in extra-curricular activities, and an essay. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 8 th. Attention all senior girls: The Suburban Republican Women s Club will award a scholarship of at least $500 to a female who has shown leadership in school or extracurricular activities. Applications for the scholarship are in the college room and must be mailed by the May 1 st deadline. The Coil Law High School Senior Scholarship valued at $500 will be awarded based upon your academic history and an essay on the assigned topic. Deadline for submission of the application is May 31 st, and you can obtain more information in the college room.

Attention juniors and seniors: The Kim Coburn Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to an Oviedo High School junior or senior who has improved their grade point average from the fall 1014 semester to the spring 2015 semester or maintained a 4.0 or higher GPA for the entire year. Information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is June 1 st. Attention seniors, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools will award several scholarships to graduating seniors of Seminole County high schools. Among the scholarships that will be awarded to Oviedo High School students are the Colonel Joseph F. Nardo Scholarship and the Catherine Toots Nardo Scholarship. There is only one application you must complete to apply for these awards, and that application is available in the college room. The deadline to apply is March 31 st. Scholarships will be awarded at Senior Awards Night, so come to the college room for information on applying for these Foundation scholarships. Are you a high school senior who loves Oviedo? If so, you could be this year s recipient of the Oviedo Preservation Project Scholarship. You can find out more information about the scholarship and how to apply in the college room. Deadline is March 25 th. Seniors, the Robert Locke Scholarship was established in memory of the 2006 Oviedo High graduate to recognize and assist an OHS senior planning to major in theatre at the college level. Applications for the scholarship are in the college room and should be submitted to Mrs. Lightsey in Guidance by the March 31 st deadline. Attention all future Gators! The Central Florida Gator Club, an affiliate of the University of Florida Alumni Association, is pleased to announce six new scholarships. To apply, you must be a senior who has been accepted into the University of Florida. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention seniors whose parent is a member of the Non Commissioned Officers Association. You are invited to apply for a $900 per year scholarship to be awarded by the NCOA. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st.

Attention senior girls: the Woman s Club of Sanford will award scholarships based upon GPA, community service, values, career goals, and financial need. Applications for the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. The American Legion Auxiliary will award several scholarships to students who qualify in a variety of categories including children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces or members of the American Legion or Auxiliary. Get more information in the college room to find out how to apply for these scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 1 st. Seniors, the Scholarship for Military Children was created to recognize military families contributions to the readiness of U.S. armed forces and the commissary s role in the military community. At least one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student at each commissary. Information about applying for the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 17 th. Attention seniors who excel in science: the Project Weather Scholarship is for $1000 and will be awarded to nine central Florida seniors by a meteorologist on News 13. You can pick up an application for the scholarship in the college room. All entries must be postmarked by the March 24 th deadline. Seniors, the Sanford Seminole Art Association (SSAA) will award two $500 scholarships to seniors from Seminole County Public Schools. Applicants must have taken visual arts classes in high school and plan to study visual arts in college. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 27 th. Attention freshmen and sophomores: The Ayn Rand Institute is sponsoring an essay contest based upon an essay written on one of three topics comparing Anthem and The Fountainhead. Essays must be submitted by March 29 th, and more information about the contest is available in the college room. Seniors, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students of Hispanic heritage based upon academic achievement and financial need. Application deadline is March 30 th, and you can get more information about applying in the college room. Attention seniors: The SeaWorld Environmental Scholarship is available to Florida high school seniors who have a GPA or 3.0 or higher. Information about

the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline for applying is March 31 st. Seniors planning to attend Florida A &M University next fall are invited to apply for the Seminole County Alumni Association Scholarship. Applications are on file in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention senior girls: The Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior girl planning to enter the field of education. Applications are available in the college room. Deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 1 st. Sorry for the short notice, but we just received the application. Seniors, the Phil Cloninger Memorial Scholarship was established by the Oviedo/Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce to be awarded to a deserving local high school senior. The application for the $2,000 scholarship is in the college room and must be submitted by March 17 th. Attention seniors: The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association is offering a full-ride scholarship to a student planning to pursue a degree at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 3 rd. Seniors who have been identified as being legally blind are eligible for a scholarship awarded by the Visual Aid Volunteers of Florida, Inc. Applications for the scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 30 th. Attention all students: The Americanism Essay Contest is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and is open to all high school students. Awards range from $2000-$10,000 for each grade level based upon your essay. Entries must be submitted by March 10 th, and details are available in the college room. Seniors, the Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts Scholarship awards $500 to artistically talented Seminole County seniors. Applications are available in the college room and must be submitted by March 30 th. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War awards two $2,500 scholarships annually to deserving seniors. To apply, male students must be a current member of the organization and female applicants must be the daughter or granddaughter of a current member and a member of an affiliated organization. If you qualify for

this scholarship, you can pick up an application in the college room. The deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention all students grades 9-12: You are invited to participate in an art contest in which your artwork expresses patriotism. The contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, and awards ranges from $500 to $10,000. Find out more about the contest in the college room. Deadline to submit your artwork is March 31 st. Seniors, the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor her legacy as an advocate for youth and supporter of community service. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate leadership in community service or other extracurricular activities, and have a combined family income of less than $100,000. Applications for the scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Seniors, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity Friendship Foundation will award scholarships of $500 to seniors in Orange and Seminole counties based upon GPA, community service and leadership. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 31 st. Seniors, the Kiwanis Club of Oviedo/Winter Springs will award a scholarship to a local high school student who has at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applications for the Kiwanis scholarship are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is April 6 th. Seniors, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund will award One Full-ride scholarship valued at $48,000 to the Rollins College Evening Emerging Leaders program. Visit the college room for more information and submit your application by the April 1 st deadline. Attention seniors, University Behavioral Center will award a $500 scholarship to a senior who has dealt with mental health challenges either personally or with someone close to them, whether it be a friend or family member. Applications are available in the college room, and the winner will be chosen on the basis of an essay about your experience. Deadline to apply is April 3 rd. Seniors, the Kobrin Family Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $2,000 awarded to a student who will attend UCF. Financial need, GPA, and test scores

are considered, and preference is given to students who are of the Jewish faith. Applications are available in the college room and must be submitted by April 3 rd. Seniors, the American Nuclear Society will award four $1,000 scholarships to students planning to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. Applications are on file in the college room. Completed applications must be received by the American Nuclear Society by the April 1 st deadline. Attention female African-American seniors: the Sanford Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is offering scholarships to deserving students committed to pursuing a higher education. Visit the college room to obtain your application. Deadline to apply is March 10 th. Seniors, the Rotary Club of Winter Springs Charitable Foundation will award the Service Above Self scholarship to a deserving senior. Applications are available in the college room and must be postmarked by the March 11 th deadline. Seniors, the Seminole County Historical Society will award the Carolyn Bistline History Scholarship to a Seminole County senior planning to pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentration in history. The scholarship is valued at $500, and the application is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is March 15 th. Attention seniors: Collins Dental is offering a $500 scholarship to an Oviedo High School senior who is interested in pursuing a career in the dental or medical field. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 average and must complete an application and essay. Information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 20 th. Attention all students, you are invited to enter an essay contest sponsored by the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA). Awards include a $2,500 scholarship, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and an all-expense paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea. Information about the essay contest is available in the college room, and the deadline for submission is March 15 th. Attention seniors: if you are the child of an active duty, retired, or deceased Air Force member, you are encouraged to apply for the Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant. Visit the college room for more information about applying for this $2000 scholarship. Deadline is March 10 th.

The American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National President s Scholarship valued at $5000 will be awarded to fifteen students who are children and grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces while our nation was at war. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 1 st. Attention seniors, you are encouraged to apply for the Oviedo High School PTSA Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded on Senior Awards Night to deserving members of the OHS graduating class who are student members of PTSA, have a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA, and have proof of acceptance to a college or vocational school. You may pick up an application for the scholarship in the college room. Deadline to apply is March 31 st. Seniors, a $1000 scholarship will be awarded to an OHS senior by the Oviedo High School Reunion Graduating Classes of 1953-1963 who want to give back to current students. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and complete an application which is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention seniors: the Oviedo Historical Society will again award a $500 scholarship to an Oviedo High School student with a special interest in history. Interested students should complete the application which is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is March 31 st. Attention students interested in pursuing a degree in hospitality. The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association will award a scholarship of $1,000 per year for four years to a student with a 3.0 GPA and a financial need. Two additional scholarship opportunities are also available. You can obtain your application in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 24 th. Attention seniors interested in a career in real estate: The Florida Realtors Education Foundation is offering a scholarship to the college of your choice. Applicants will be evaluated on their academic achievement, financial need, sincerity of interest in the real estate field, and contributions to family, school, and community. More information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 6 th. Attention all students grades 9-12: The American Legion is offering several scholarships to individuals who qualify in various categories. If you are an Eagle

Scout, a senior JROTC cadet, or a direct descendant of a veteran who served in the armed services, you could receive up to $2,500 in scholarship money. There are also additional scholarships awarded based on oratorical and art contests as well as a general scholarship offered to seniors. Deadline to apply for each of these American Legion Scholarships is March 1 st, and you can receive more information in the college room. Seniors, if you are the child or grandchild of an active duty or retired member of the Marine Corps, you may qualify one of a number of scholarships offered by the Marine Corps Foundation. Visit the college room to find out more information about these scholarship opportunities. Deadline to apply is March 1 st. Seniors, the Lions Youth Exchange Scholarship is an award of $1,000 to deserving high school seniors. The scholarships may be used for further education, educational seminars, or educational travel. Deadline to apply is March 6 th, and applications are available in the college room. Seniors, the Oviedo-Winter Springs Lions Club will award a book scholarship of $1000 to an Oviedo High School senior. Applications are available in the college room and must be submitted by March 6 th. Attention Eagle Scouts: The American Legion is once again sponsoring the Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship. Winners will receive a $10,000 scholarship, and runner-up will be granted $2,500. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 1 st. Attention seniors interested in pursuing a career in graphic communications, printing technology, printing management, or publishing: The Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships based upon academic performance, essay-based questions, and letter of recommendation. Last year over 200 students were provided with support totaling over $400,000. Visit the college room to obtain more information, and the deadline to apply is March 1 st. Seniors, the Walmart Associate Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is employed at Walmart and has a financial need. You can learn more about the scholarship by visiting the college room. Deadline to apply is March 1 st. Seniors, the Woman s Club of Winter Park will award scholarships to students based upon their academic record and financial need. Information about applying

for the scholarships is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 1 st. Attention seniors: The Historical Society of Central Florida is pleased to announce the annual essay competition for the Scott Harris Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for $2,500 and will be awarded on the basis of an essay about how community history shapes people s lives. Applications are available in the college room and the deadline to apply is March 3 rd. Seniors, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford will award $1,000 scholarships to two students from schools located in the Diocese of Orlando. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, school and community activities, and personal qualities. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 3 rd. Seniors, the Scholarships for DREAMers will be awarded on the basis of minimum GPA of 2.5, test scores, community service, recommendations, and financial need. Information about the DREAMers Scholarships is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 8 th. Attention seniors interested in attending an Art Institute School next year: The National Art Honor Society Scholarship will be awarded to students based upon submission of six slides of your original artwork and a written statement describing your career goals. You can obtain more information in the college room, and the deadline for applications is March 8 th. Attention all students interested in receiving scholarships for college: The months of February and March are important times for applying for scholarships. Many of the scholarships awarded by local clubs and organizations are offered during this time, and several are offered specifically to Oviedo High School students. Make time to visit the college room to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities! Attention seniors planning to attend Seminole State College: If you have at least a 3.0 GPA, you may be eligible for an Academic or Bright Futures Companion Scholarship to SSC. Visit the college room to pick up your application which must be submitted by the March 1 st deadline. Attention senior girls: Support Our Scholars is an organization that supports disadvantaged young women with extraordinary potential by providing a $10,000

stipend, trained mentor support, dorm room provision, and a laptop computer. Applications for the program are available in the college room and the deadline to apply is February 24 th. Seniors, the Spectrum Sports Scholarship with a value of $2,500 will be awarded on the basis of an essay explaining How being a student-athlete helped to shape who you are and prepared you for the future. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and must have participated in athletics while in high school. Visit the college room for more information about the contest, and the deadline for entering is February 25 th. Seniors, the Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to deserving students who lack the economic ability to continue their education beyond high school. Details about how to apply are available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 28 th. Attention seniors: The Seminole County Council of PTAs/PTSAs will award scholarships on the basis of financial need and academic performance. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 28 th. Seniors, the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest will award $5,000 scholarships to 15 high school seniors across the US based upon an essay about an African-American who has inspired and motivated you. Information about the contest is available in the college room, and the deadline to submit your essay is February 28 th. Senior girls interested in majoring in a science field in college are invited to apply for the Women in Science Scholarship. This $1000 scholarship is awarded to an Oviedo High School senior girl by two local dentists. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is March 1 st. Attention all seniors: The Oviedo Woman s Club Scholarship will be awarded to one or more Oviedo High School students. You must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative, weighted GPA, and please note that male students are also encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Stop by the college room to pick up your application. Deadline is March 1 st. Attention seniors planning to attend Seminole State College: The Wayne M. Densch Scholarship of $1000 per semester for two years will be awarded to

qualified first generation, first time in college students who a demonstrate financial need. The priority deadline for applying for this scholarship is March 1 st, and you can pick up your application in the college room. Attention seniors planning to attend FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU, TCC, or SFCC: The Southern Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to students with a financial need who are accepted into these universities and community colleges. The priority deadline is March 1 st, but applications are accepted year-round. Information on applying is available in the college room. Seniors, the Tall Clubs International Foundation will award scholarships of up to $1000 each for students who qualify under the height requirement of 5 10 for women and 6 2 for men. Deadline for applications for the scholarship is March 1 st, and you can obtain information about applying in the college room. Attention seniors: The Simon Youth Foundation established the Community Scholarship to meet the needs of students in communities that have Simon shopping centers. Awards are valued at up to $2,500 each and will be based on financial need, academic record, leadership in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals, and an outside appraisal. Applications for the scholarship are available in the college room. Deadline is March 1 st. Attention seniors: If you are a dependent or direct descendant of an active, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged member of the US Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, Merchant Marine, or Sea Cadet Corps, you could be eligible for a scholarship through the Navy League Foundation. Visit the college room for details on how to apply. Deadline is March 1 st. All high school students are invited to enter the National WW II Museum s essay contest to win cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1000. Your essay topic will be on the topic of how you define a hero, and only the first 500 entries will be judged. Information about entering the contest is available in the college room, and the deadline for submission of the essay is January 31 st. Attention seniors: Former First Lady Columba Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education Today are sponsoring Arts for Life!, a scholarship program which recognizes the creativity and artistic talents of high school students throughout Florida in the field of visual arts, dance, drama, music, and creative

writing. Each of the 25 scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship toward their pursuit of the arts in higher education. Come by the college room to get information on how to apply. Deadline for applications is February 1 st. Attention seniors, three $2,500 college scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who best exemplify their support of the Central Florida Fair, their personal initiative in extracurricular activities, and their own personal attributes that will ensure their success in the arena of higher education. More information about the Central Florida Fair Scholarship is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 15 th. Seniors, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering several scholarships, some requiring a statement of financial need and others for a specific college major. In order to meet the deadline for the national committee, applications must be completed and returned by February 15 th. Stop by the college room for more information on applying for the DAR Scholarship. Seniors, the Scholarship for Military Children was created to recognize military families contributions to the readiness of U.S. armed forces and the commissary s role in the military community. At least one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student at each commissary. Information about applying for the scholarship is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 12 th. Seniors, the Jackie Robinson Foundation awards students four-year scholarships of up to $7,500 per year to attend the four-year college of their choice. To qualify you must be a minority high school senior with leadership potential, be dedicated to community service, and have a financial need. More information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 15 th. Attention seniors: the Vegetarian Resource Group will award scholarships to students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 20 th. Attention all students: Millions of dollars of scholarships are available and may be accessed through StudentScholarships.org. The newsletter for the organization may be downloaded at www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php. Attention Seniors: If you are an individual with a disability, you are invited to apply for the Jan La Belle Scholarship. This scholarship provides up to $15,000 to

a student with a disability who has a desire to pursue his or her personal and career goals at a postsecondary institution. Visit the college room for more information about the scholarship. Deadline to apply is January 31 st. Seniors, the Florida PTA offers four scholarship opportunities including one each for university, community college, fine arts, and vocational/technical. Factors considered will be financial need, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and honors awarded. Applications for these $2,000 scholarships are available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 1 st. Seniors, the Florida Engineering Society will grant six $2,500 scholarships to seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in engineering. Information about these scholarships is available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 11 th. Attention seniors interested in pursuing a career as a physician. The Seminole County Medical Society Foundation is proud to offer the 2012 Dr. Willie Newman Scholarship of $1,000 which will be awarded to a senior who has met significant life challenges. Get more details about this scholarship in the college room. The deadline to apply is February 10 th. Seniors who wish to further their education in the sciences are encouraged to apply for the Dr. Luis Perez Scholarship which is sponsored by the Seminole county Medical Society Foundation. The scholarship is designed to assist high school seniors who have a 3.5 GPA and who have done well in at least three science courses during high school. Applications are available in the college room. Deadline to apply for this scholarship is February 10 th. Attention senior girls, in memory of Julie Eason Smith, attorney and founder of the Oviedo Businesswomen Network, a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two local high school senior young women who plan to major in business studies following high school. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 13 th. Attention seniors who plan to attend Florida State University: The Service Scholar Program recognizes students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership and want to continue that commitment at FSU. Program benefits include a scholarship valued at $2,400 per year for up to four years, exposure to a diverse group of individuals and social issues, an academic component, and

support by a faculty member. You can obtain more information in the college room. Deadline to apply is January 19 th. Seniors, if you are planning to attend a Vocational/Technical School after graduation, you are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship awarded by the Winter Park Elks Lodge. Applicants must have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better and a financial need. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is February 1 st. Seniors, the Florida PTA offers four scholarship opportunities including one each for university, community college, fine arts, and vocational/technical. Factors considered will be financial need, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and honors awarded. Applications for these $2,000 scholarships are available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 1 st. Attention senior girls, in memory of Julie Eason Smith, attorney and founder of the Oviedo Businesswomen Network, a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two local high school senior young women who plan to major in business studies following high school. Applications are available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is January 30 th. Attention seniors planning to pursue a career in engineering. The Northrop Gruman Scholarship worth $8,000 over four years will be awarded to two seniors in Seminole and Orange counties. Visit the college room to obtain the website for the application which must be submitted by February 4 th. Attention seniors who are radio amateurs: The ARRL Foundation will award more than 80 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to seniors planning to pursue higher education. In addition, the William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning to major in business, computers, medical, nursing, engineering, or science. More information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is January 31 st. All students are invited to attend the Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, January 19 th at the Sanford Civic Center. Don t miss this opportunity to meet with colleges and universities about scholarship opportunities. Some colleges will be accepting students and notifying them about scholarship on the spot. You will need to bring multiple copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, letters of recommendation, an essay titled Why I want to go to college, and a resume. You can register for this event online at

www.infinitescholar.org. Information about this event will be available in the scholarship files in the college room under Infinite Scholars Program Scholarship Fair. Seniors, the Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation will be awarding scholarships to students in the Central Florida area. You can obtain more information about this scholarship in the college room. Deadline to apply is January 31 st. Attention seniors: Former First Lady Columba Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education Today are sponsoring Arts for Life!, a scholarship program which recognizes the creativity and artistic talents of high school students throughout Florida in the field of visual arts, dance, drama, music, and creative writing. Each of the 25 scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship toward their pursuit of the arts in higher education. Come by the college room to get information on how to apply. Deadline for applications is February 1 st. If you are a senior whose parent or grandparent is a member of the Elks Club, you are eligible to apply for a Legacy scholarship of $4,000. The award will be based upon the core values of knowledge, charity, community, and integrity. Details about applying for the scholarship are available in the college room. Deadline to apply is February 1 st. Attention seniors who are radio amateurs: The ARRL Foundation will award more than 80 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to seniors planning to pursue higher education. In addition, the William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning to major in business, computers, medical, nursing, engineering, or science. More information is available in the college room, and the deadline to apply is January 31 st. All students are invited to attend the Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, January 19 th at the Sanford Civic Center. Don t miss this opportunity to meet with colleges and universities about scholarship opportunities. Some colleges will be accepting students and notifying them about scholarship on the spot. You will need to bring multiple copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, letters of recommendation, an essay titled Why I want to go to college, and a resume. You can register for this event online at www.infinitescholar.org. Information about this event will be available in the