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April 2018
Scholarship News Seek out scholarships from your postsecondary choice as well as fastweb.com. You may also want to check the website
www.studentaid.ed.gov for additional financial aid information.
$$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$
*Beginning October 1 - Apply for Florida Financial Aid which includes Bright Futures Scholarships at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
*Beginning October 1 - Apply for Federal Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Seniors; plan to attend a two/ four/ career college university in the fall.
Complete survey at www.student-view.com
Up to $4000
Apr. 25
DNA Day
Essay
Contest
Grades 9-12;
Essay Topic:
Do you think medical professionals should be required for all genetic testing, or should consumers have direct access to predictive genetic
testing? In defending your answer, use at least one disorder to explore the implications of involving, and not involving, a medical professional
such as a genetic counselor.
Respond to the question online at:
http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml
Up to $1000
Hispanic Hispanic seniors Application will open on 1/6/18. $500- $5000
Jan. 6- Apr.
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Scholarship
Fund (HSF)
General
College
Scholarship
with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 with financial
need
Apply online at www.hsf.net/FuturoConLeche
Apr. 28
Teachers
Make
Teachers
Scholarship
Seniors; 3.0 GPA;
Plan to enroll in
summer or fall
with a focus in
education;
300 -word Essay topic: Topic:
“Tell us about the teacher and/or event that inspired you to seek a
degree in education”.
Please send your essay and contact information via email to: [email protected] Include the following: First and last name, email address, and phone number.
Your submission (make sure to save a copy for your records).
Name of college or institution of attendance. If in high school, name of intended college or institution and intended degree or focus. Do not send official transcript, but a snap shot your GPA from unofficial will be fine.
Apr. 30 Scholarship financial need: eligible students must have a family income of less than 60% of the median family income in the area in which they reside; Demonstrate an interest in school and community activities
sPick up application from Mrs. Robinson!
Apr. 30
Lohman
Memorial
Day Youth
Essay
Contest
Volusia County
middle/ high
students
Personal Essay (500-525 words) on topic: ‘The True Meaning of
Memorial Day’
Please pick up Contest Rules and info sheet from Mrs. Robinson!
Up to $500
Apr. 30 LPGA
Foundation
Scholarship
Female Seniors who
enjoy playing golf
with 3.2 GPA
Apply online at:
www.lpgafoundation.org
$5000
May 1
Atlas
Shrugged
Essay
Grades 8-10
600-1200 word response to one of three discussion questions on
Ayn Ran’s, “Atlas Shrugged“at:
essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com
Up to
$2,000
Apr. 1- May
Ayo and
Iken
Children of
Seniors; Plans to
attend school in
Fall; Live in divided
Application form; Personal letter stating interest in scholarship; 2000 minimum word essay describing how your parents continue
to work together despite being part of a separated household.
$1000
1 Divorce
Scholarship
household which
two parents strive
to maintain
respect for each
other as an
ongoing concern
while caring for
their children.
Your essay must describe in detail how your parents overcame obstacles and remained excellent role models.
500-word (max) essay explaining plans for your and why the scholarship should
be awarded to you. Application found @ http://caveylaw.com/scholarship-
2018/ $1000
Didn’t find a scholarship in the newsletter. Feel free to visit these helpful websites to apply:
Federal Student Aid (Excellent Resource!) Weird Scholarships (Excellent Resource!) Chegg Scholarships (Tons of Scholarships) Imagine America Foundation FastWeb Seminole State Scholarships