$$ DOLLARS FOR DOLPHINS$$ DECEMBER 2015 **STUDENTS: CONTACT MRS. REEVE IN GUIDANCE FOR MORE INFORMATION ** The Mensa Education and Research Foundation (M.E.R.F) The Mensa Education and Research Foundation annual scholarship program starts September 15, 2015 and applicants have until January 15, 2016 to apply online Essay of 550 words and a general application. The application is available at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. DEADLINE: January 15, 2016 Big Sun Scholarship The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. High school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. 500-1000 word essay required $500 award Visit website at www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. DEADLINE: June 17, 2016 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars Program High School Senior who is African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Overall GPA of 3.3 or higher Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Awards up to $12,000 http://www.gmsp.org for application and eligibility requirements DEADLINE: January 13, 2016 Burger King Scholarship High School senior with GPA 2.5 or higher Up to $50,000 in awards Plans to enroll full-time in college Apply online at https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php DEADLINE: December 15, 2015
Sueno Yoshida Scholarship High School Senior planning to attend a 4 year college Submit an original artwork 500 word essay required Sealed transcripts required Letter of recommendation $1000 awards See Mrs. Reeve in Guidance for application DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Elks National Foundation Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks Judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need 500 Four-year Awards up to $50,000 Apply online at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm DEADLINE: December 4, 2015 High School Senior who demonstrates leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship Recipients receive $10,000 renewable scholarships Apply online through www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships DEADLINE: January 7, 2016 POW-MIA Survivors Program Documentation of relationship to the POW or MIA Veteran Written acceptance of enrollment by an accredited college or university Demonstrate financial need $500 Award See Mrs. Reeve in Guidance for application DEADLINE: July 31, 2016 The Bay County Retired Educators Association High School Senior Pursuing a career in education Amount: $1000 cash in hand See Mrs. Reeve in Guidance for application DEADLINE: January 28, 2016
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Scholarship High School Senior Member or a dependent of a Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GCEC) member See Mrs. Reeve in Guidance for application DEADLINE: January 29, 2016 EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA (ESA) Foundation Scholarship The ESA Foundation is a leadership and service organization offering 53 scholarships this year to Florida students. Need to meet the criteria of individual endowments. Information about the scholarships, requirements and applications is available at http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/ DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 SPORTQUEST PLAYING WITH PURPOSE Scholarship Program National program that honors and encourages high school student athletes who excel athletically, academically and have committed their life to following Christ. $2000 scholarship to use towards college of choice To apply online visit: www.playingwithpurpose.org DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 ARTS FOR LIFE! Scholarship Program High School Senior involved in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing $2000 cash award Submit brief essay and a portfolio of work Students can apply online at http://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/ DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 National CO-OP Scholarship Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher High School Senior admitted to one of ten Wace Scholarship Partner Institutions listed on their web-site Apply on-line at www.co-op.edu DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Awards up to $1,000 Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2016
Southern Scholarship Foundation Rent Free Housing for students wanting to attend FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU, SFC, TCC 3.0 or above GPA More info at www.southernscholarship.org DEADLINE: March 1 st (Fall semester) and October 31 st (Spring Semester) Wings Over America Scholarship High school senior who is a Navy dependent Applications online at www.wingsoveramerica.us DEADLINE: Pre-qualification forms due by February 1, 2016 Application in its entirety due March 1, 2016 National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated (2 different applications available) High School Senior pursuing a degree in education. Need Based (must provide proof of income) SAT/ACT scores $6000 award (National Scholarship) See Mrs. Reeve in Guidance for applications DEADLINE January 27, 2016 (National Scholarship Packet) March 18, 2016 (Gamma Gamma Chapter Application)
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