D.A.R. Scholarships Carline E. Holt Nursing School Scholarship

D.A.R. Scholarships

Carline E. Holt Nursing

School Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to graduating High School Seniors who are in financial need and are

accepted and enrolled into an accredited school of nursing. For complete

application:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

For questions please contact scholarships@dar.org

Award:

$1,000

One-time

Deadline:

February

15th

(Postmarked)

D.A.R. Scholarships The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship

D.A.R. Scholarships

The Lucinda Beneventi

Findley History

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to graduating High School Seniors that have demonstrated advance

interest in history and are planning to major in or pursue the study of history in a

Full-Time accredited college or university in the United States. Must have a GPA

of 3.25. For complete application:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

For questions please contact scholarships@dar.org

Award:

$2,000

One-time

Deadline:

February

15th

(Postmarked)

D.A.R. Scholarships Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

D.A.R. Scholarships

Dr. Aura-Lee A. and

James Hobbs Pittenger

American History

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to graduating High School Students who will pursue an undergraduate

degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American

History and American Government. This award is intended to promote the study

of our country's history among our finest students.

For complete application:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

For questions please contact scholarships@dar.org

Award:

$2,000 each

year for up to

four years

Deadline:

February

15th

(Postmarked)

National Co-op Scholarship Program

National Co-op

Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria:

Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale,

complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed

one-page essay (500 words) describing" why you have chosen to pursue a

college cooperative education program", and complete all the required

admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2012-2013 academic

year at one of the following institutions; Drexel University, Johnson & Wales

University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of

Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology.

For complete application details visit:

http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html

Award:

Varies on

Institution

Attending

Deadline:

February

15th

(Postmarked)

Florida Engineering Society (FES) Scholarship

Florida Engineering

Society (FES)

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Seniors. Interest in engineering. Financial need. Have been enrolled in one

semester and will graduate from a Florida high school. US citizen. Min. 3.5 GPA

on a 4.0 scale. Min. SAT: 600 Math, 500 Reading, 500 Writing or ACT: 26 Math,

21 English. Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering

Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology (ABET). Certified transcript. Official IB & AP test score sheet must

be included with the

application. Student should review website and application for complete details

and submission instructions:

http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm

(look for 'High School Scholarship' heading).

Major: Engineering

Award:

$2,250

(Six Available)

Deadline:

February

15th

Mahatma & Carolina Rice Scholarship

Mahatma & Carolina

Rice Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

College-Bound High School Senior who resides in New York/New Jersey, Miami

Dade and Broward Counties, Los Angeles and Orange County, or San

Francisco/San Jose. Must complete an essay that answers the following question:

"How do I believe my studies in college will change my life?"

For complete application details visit:

http://scholarship.mahatmarice.com/

Award:

$2,000

(21 Available)

Deadline:

February

15th

Broward League of Cities Scholarship for Government Studies

Broward League of Cities

Scholarship for

Government Studies

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating senior in public and/or charter high school and a permanent resident

of Broward County; pursuing a major in Public Administration, Political Science,

or governmental related fields at any of the accredited colleges or universities in

the US; and have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5, verified by a

school transcript. The applicant must demonstrate strong communication and

leadership skills. Essay. Letter of Recommendation. Personal Statement.

Transcript. Review application, cover letter and website for complete details: for

complete details visit:

http://www.browardleague.org/students/scholarship-program/announcing-the-2011-2012-scholarship-for-government-studies/

Major:

Public

Administration,

Political

Science, or

governmental

related fields

Award:

$1,000

(Minimum 4

Available)

Deadline:

February

10th

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

KFC

Colonel's

Scholars

Eligibility Criteria:

KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school Senior with financial need and

an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonels Scholars Program. To

qualify you must have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75, enroll in a

public college or university with your state of legal residence, plan to pursue a

bachelor's degree, be a US Citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate

financial need. For more information and application please visit:

http://www.kfcscholars.org/

Award:

Up to

$20,000 for

tuition, fees,

textbooks,

room and

board

Deadline:

February 8th

Florida PTA Community College Scholarship

Florida PTA

Community College

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating Senior of a Florida PTA/PTSA high school. This award is specifically for a

student that will start his/her higher education at a community college in the state of

Florida. Must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a postsecondary community

college within the state of Florida. Resident of Florida. US Citizen. Member of schools

PTA/PTSA. Min 2.5 GPA. Essay. Reference letters. Tax Form. Transcripts. Test scores.

Review application for complete details and essay guidelines, and submission

instructions:http://www.floridapta.org/scholarships.html

PLEASE SEE MRS. ORRIS FOR PTSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!

Award:

$1,000

Deadline:

February

4th

Florida PTA/PTSA Fine Arts Scholarship

Florida PTA/PTSA

Fine Arts

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating Senior of a Florida PTA/PTSA high school. This award is specifically for a

student that wishes to pursue a fine arts education at a university, community college, or

accredited fine arts school in the state of Florida. Enroll as a full-time undergraduate

student in a postsecondary community college, or a state or private educational institution

within the state of Florida. Resident of Florida. US Citizen. Member of schools

PTA/PTSA. Min 3.0 GPA. Essay. Reference letters. Tax Form. Transcripts. Review

application for complete details and essay guidelines and submission instructions:

http://www.floridapta.org/scholarships.html

PLEASE SEE MRS. ORRIS FOR PTSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!

Award:

$1,000

Deadline:

February

4th

Florida PTA/PTSA University Scholarship

Florida PTA/PTSA

University

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating Senior of a Florida PTA/PTSA high school. Must enroll as a full-time

undergraduate student in a state or private institution within the state of Florida. Resident

of Florida. US Citizen. Member of schools PTA/PTSA. Min 3.0 GPA.

Essay. Reference letters. Tax Form. Transcripts. Test scores. Review application for

complete details and essay guidelines, and submission instructions:

http://www.floridapta.org/scholarships.html

PLEASE SEE MRS. ORRIS FOR PTSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!

Award:

$2,000

Deadline:

February

4th

Florida PTA/PTSA Vocational/Technical Scholarship

Florida PTA/PTSA

Vocational/Technical

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating senior of a Florida PTA/PTSA high school. Aimed toward the student

enrolling in an accredited vocational/technical program. Enroll as a full-time student in

an accredited vocational/technical institution within the state of Florida. Resident of

Florida. US Citizen. Member of schools PTA/PTSA. Min 2.0 GPA. Essay. Reference

letters. Tax Form. Transcripts. Test scores. Students should review application for

complete details and essay guidelines, and submission instructions:

http://www.floridapta.org/scholarships.html

PLEASE SEE MRS. ORRIS FOR PTSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!

Award:

$1,000

Deadline:

February

4th

Carbonell Awards for Theater

Carbonell Awards for

Theater

Eligibility Criteria:

Senior; minimum weighted 3.0 GPA; plan to pursue degree in theatre or

journalism; Nominee must be nominated by a mentor from school or theatre (no

parents please); A student's mentor (director, teacher, guidance counselor who

has first hand knowledge and experience with the student) must nominate the

student to be considered for the scholarship. However, the student is expected to

work with the nominator to complete other elements of the application; Student

bio, Educational goals, Theatre experience, Essay, Interview (students selected

for the second stage in the process will be required to participate in an interview).

The selection of recipients is based on talent, experience and demonstrated

commitment to the theatre.

http://carbonellawards.org/scholarships/

Major:

Theater or Journalism

Award: 

$1,000

Deadline:

February

3rd

Arts For Life! Scholarship Program

Arts For Life!

Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating HS seniors in FL., who demonstrate artistic merit and academic

excellence in visual arts, music, dance, drama, and creative writing. Essay and

work sample required. Resume and photograph. The 25 winning students are

honored at a luncheon and ceremony at the end of the school year where students

are invited to showcase their arts. Student should review website and

application for complete details, portfolio requirements, essay guidelines,

additional materials requested, and submission instructions:

http://www.excelined.org/Pages/arts_for_life.aspx

Award:

$1,000

(25 available)

Deadline:

February

1st

(postmarked)

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

AXA Achievement

Community Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

High School Senior. Plan to enroll full-time in accredited college or university in

the US. US citizen or legal resident. Be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by

outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Review

application and website for complete details and submission instructions:

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html

NOTE: The first 12,000 applications received, which have met the postmark

deadline, will be considered

Award:

$2,000

(More than

300 available)

Deadline:

February

1st

(postmarked)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Florida A & M University

U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA) and

Florida A & M University

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a U.S. citizen, graduating high school senior, expect to hold a high

school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0

or better (on a 4.0 scale). Have a combined verbal/math/written score of 1,500 or

more on the SAT (note: 1,000 or more combined for those universities that only

accept verbal/math score) or a composite score of 21 or more on the ACT;

Be interested in attending one of the eighteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities

Intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related

academic disciplines. Demonstrate leadership and community service

Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's

signature. Submit a signed application (original signature only).

For application and scholarship information please visit:

http://www.famu.edu/cesta/main/index.cfm/jobsinternships/usda-national-scholars-program/

Award:

Award provides Annual

Tuition, Books, room and

board, use of a laptop

computer, a printer, and

software while on the

scholarship, fees (lab and

activity), employment, and

employee benefits for each

of the four academic years.

In addition, students are

able to participate in paid

summer internships,

receive career mentoring,

and are offered a careerlevel

position with the

USDA upon graduation.

Deadline:c

February

1st

(postmarked)

Arts For Life! Scholarship Program

Arts For Life!

Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria:

Be graduating high school senior from a public, private or home education

program in Florida. Portfolio (requirements are outlined in the application).

Essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced my life"

A sample of work in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art.

Completed application (including resume and photograph). Student should review

website and application for complete details, essay guidelines, additional

materials requested, and submission instructions:

http://www.excelined.org/Pages/arts_for_life.aspx

Award:

$1,000

(25 Available)

Deadline:

February 1st

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Eligibility Criteria:

High-achieving African American Senior; financial need; must have make

outstanding contribution to school or community; leadership; US Citizen or

permanent resident.

www.ronbrown.org

Award:

$4,000

Deadline:

November & Janurary

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Eligibility Criteria:

Seniors. African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander, or Hispanic

American. US Citizen. Minimum 3.3 Unweighted GPA. Federal Pell Eligibility.

Leadership and participation in community service and extracurricular activities.

Information and forms at:

http://www.gmsp.org/

Award:

Varies.

Deadline:

Janurary 11th

Art For The Future Scholarship

Art For The Future Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating Seniors who are outstanding in the arts including: theatre, dance,

music, visual arts and technical arts (e.g. lighting, sound, set design). Specific

materials needed for submission for each of the above areas are listed on the work

samples section of the application. There are two scholarship categories: General

Benefactor and Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club. Submit artwork or

videotape. No website. See BRACE Advisor for application. Schools may nominate

up to five students per category (school official must sign the application).

Students should review application for specific details, requirements, and

submission instructions.

Award:

$1,000

Deadline: 

Janurary 13th

USF’s Alumni Associations’ Kosove Undergraduate Scholarship

USF’s Alumni Associations’ Kosove Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:

Incoming USF Freshman. Min GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Cumulative SAT score of

1232 or higher or a composite ACT score of 26 or higher. Demonstrate capacity

for leadership and interest in improving the human condition and be otherwise of

good character. Essay. Letters of recommendation. For more information and

application guidelines, go to:

www.usfalumni.org/scholarship

Award:

Covers the cost

of instate

tuition, room

and board,

books, fees and

other expenses.

Deadline: 

Janurary 13th

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:

High school (among others). Legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the

DC, as well as American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern

Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. 14 years of age or

older. Submit an original photograph, piece of artwork or graphics file for the

front design of a greeting card. Students can apply online. Students should review

the website and application for complete details, FAQ's, and submission

instructions:

http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Award:

$10,000 plus

$1,000 for

High School

Deadline:

Janurary 14th

JCI Senators Foundation of Florida Scholarship

JCI Senators Foundation of Florida Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:

Senior. Florida Resident. Transcript, letters of reference, financial statement,

personal statement. Review website and application for complete details, statement

guidelines, and submission instructions:

http://fljcifoundation.org

Award:

$500

(Two

Available)

Deadline:

January 15th

Burger King Scholars Program

Burger King Scholars Program
Eligibility Criteria:

Seniors. African American, Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native or

Asian Pacific American. US Citizen or resident. Entering a US college as full-time,

degree seeking student. Minimum 3.3 GPA. Significant financial need. Pell grant

eligible. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Nomination process consists of

Nominator, Nominee and Recommender forms. Students should see website for

application, forms, and complete details:

www.gmsp.org

Award:

Good-through

graduation

scholarship

based on

tuition

& expenses,

and

the availability

of grants and

other.

Deadline: 

Janurary 10th

FAFSA Worksheet

Dear Seniors:

Tap into EVERY resource to help pay for college. 

Now is the time to think about completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), not to be confused with the FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application a/k/a Bright Futures application).  The FAFSA is now required for students to receive Bright Futures funding when they are enrolled in college.  The FAFSA form requires students to report family income earned for the 2011 tax year, so it's better if families complete their 1040 tax return before filing the FAFSA if possible.  Families may estimate income on a FAFSA and revise later if necessary.   You must complete and submit a FAFSA to apply for federal student aid and for most state and college aid.

Complete FAFSA at:  www.FAFSA.ed.gov

Be sure to complete the FAFSA at the official Federal Financial Aid Website!  The first "F" in FAFSA is FREE!  

DO NOT USE FAFSA.COM!

What's the FAFSA?  The federal government uses this online form to determine your eligibility for financial aid, which includes, grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.

How does it work?  Your prospective college will try to meet your financial need through aid made up of funds from federal, state, school and private sources.  This may include loans, grants, scholarships and student employment.

If you need help completing the FAFSA or have questions, Piper High School will be hosting a Parent Financial Aid Night on Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium.  I encourage you to print out / review  the  attached  FAFSA on the Web Worksheet and bring it to the event.  It provides a preview of the questions that you may be asked while completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.  Write down notes to help you easily complete your FAFSA.   

Broward College is also holding a Financial Aid event on Saturday, February 25th at South Campus and on Saturday, March 24th at Central Campus.

 It's FREE and open to the public for ALL college bound students, regardless of where they plan to attend college.  Computer labs will be open with financial aid staff available to assist families through the steps.  

Wishing you the very best on this wonderful journey,

Mrs. Dahlia Orris

BRACE Advisor

Kari Vanover Scholarship for 2012

Kari Vanover Scholarship for 2012: A one-year, non-renewable partial scholarship awarded to a Broward County senior who is entering Florida State University on a full-time basis to pursue a Bachelor's degree.

Eligibility:

• At the time of application, the student must be eligible for graduation with a standard diploma from an accredited high school in Broward County.
• The student must have a minimum 3.0 un-weighted cumulative GPA.
• The student must have applied for and be eligible for financial aid at Florida State University and demonstrate financial need.
• The student must demonstrate community involvement (volunteer for community organizations) and participation in school activities (i.e., sports, student government, journalism, service clubs. band, drama, etc.).
• The student must be a Broward County resident.
• Essay
• Letter of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Copy of acceptance letter from FSU
  

Award: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Student should review application (attached) for complete details, essay guidelines and submission instructions.  No website.  For additional information contact:

Patricia Roberts, Scholarship Chairperson, at Robertsp1960@gmail.com