Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are highlighted in blue. Submit a request for a transcript from Ms. Smith at least three days prior to the due date. November Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award-$500. Students under the age of 21 who over the past two years have maintained a 3.5 GPA and completed at least 50 volunteer hours are eligible. Must complete application and submit essay of 1,000 words or less on why chose to volunteer time with organization(s) did and how experience changed life. For more information and applications go to http://www.bbgcommunicationssolutions.com/solutions/article/2.phpDue. Date: 11/29/2016 Unigo Education Matters Scholarship-$5,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and will enroll no later than fall of 2022 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in 250 words or less to "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" For more information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters- scholarship. Due Date: 11/30/2016 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship-Up to 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000-$12,500 per year. Seniors who are U. S. citizens are eligible. Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Must complete application, write essay of 500 words or less, and provide ACT/SAT scores, transcript, and exhibits (optional). For more information and applications go to http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm. Due Date: Application period 9/01/2016- 11/30/2016; Must deliver application to Elks Lodge nearest applicant's home Smithsonian.com's 14th Annual Photo Contest-Grand Prize-$2,500. Photographers ages 18 years or older are eligible. Must submit requested information and up to 15 photographs in all categories online at smithsonian.com/photocontest. Photo entries judged based on creativity, quality, originality, responsiveness to the prompt and overall impact, except that the Eco- Skies Sustainable Travel Leadership Award judging will evaluate the photo and accompanying caption using the above criteria and the Readers' Choice award will be determined based on which of the finalists receives the most votes. For more information go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, 11:59 p.m. EST Dish Scholarship--$1,000. Seniors with a 2.5/4.0 GPA who are U. S. citizens or permanent legal residents and are planning to enroll in an accredited college/university in fall of 2017 are eligible. Must write 600-1,000 word essay, cite two professional references, and submit online. Applicants judged on creativity, thoughtfulness, insight and how well promote post. For more information go to http://www.dishpromotions.com/scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, 11:59:59pm PST Odenza Caption Scholarship-$500. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who are planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the U. S. in fall of 2017 are eligible. Must submit a caption in the comment section of any post on the Odenza Facebook page. Ensure #OdenzaCaption is at the end of caption/comment. For more information go to https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13572/odenza_caption_scholarship_scholarship.php. Due Date: 11/30/2016 Good360 Sustainability Scholarship--$1,000. Seniors with a 3.3 GPA and an interest in sustainability and the environment are eligible. Must complete entry form, write 200-300-word essay explaining what sustainability means to you, and on Instagram post photo (include #Good360) and essay, or on Twitter post essay and link to photo (include @Good360). For more information and entry forms go to https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship-Thirty to forty awards of up to $40,000 per year, renewable. Seniors with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA who score in top 15% on ACT (26) and/or SAT (1200-old score), have significant unmet financial need, and plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the fall are eligible. Must complete application, write essays, and submit official transcript, test scores, financial form and parents'/guardians' tax returns, two academic recommendations, and principal/guidance counselor form. For more information and applications go to http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship- programs/college-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, Noon ET 11/18/2016
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Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are
highlighted in blue. Submit a
request for a transcript from Ms. Smith at least three days prior to the due date.
November
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award-$500. Students under the age of 21 who over the past two years have maintained a 3.5
GPA and completed at least 50 volunteer hours are eligible. Must complete application and submit essay of 1,000 words or
less on why chose to volunteer time with organization(s) did and how experience changed life. For more information and
applications go to http://www.bbgcommunicationssolutions.com/solutions/article/2.phpDue. Date: 11/29/2016
Unigo Education Matters Scholarship-$5,000. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents
and will enroll no later than fall of 2022 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response
in 250 words or less to "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of
time and money?" For more information go to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-
scholarship. Due Date: 11/30/2016
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship-Up to 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000-$12,500
per year. Seniors who are U. S. citizens are eligible. Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Must complete
application, write essay of 500 words or less, and provide ACT/SAT scores, transcript, and exhibits (optional). For more
information and applications go to http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm. Due Date: Application period 9/01/2016-
11/30/2016; Must deliver application to Elks Lodge nearest applicant's home
Smithsonian.com's 14th Annual Photo Contest-Grand Prize-$2,500. Photographers ages 18 years or older are eligible. Must
submit requested information and up to 15 photographs in all categories online at smithsonian.com/photocontest. Photo
entries judged based on creativity, quality, originality, responsiveness to the prompt and overall impact, except that the Eco-
Skies Sustainable Travel Leadership Award judging will evaluate the photo and accompanying caption using the above
criteria and the Readers' Choice award will be determined based on which of the finalists receives the most votes. For more
information go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, 11:59 p.m. EST
Dish Scholarship--$1,000. Seniors with a 2.5/4.0 GPA who are U. S. citizens or permanent legal residents and are planning to
enroll in an accredited college/university in fall of 2017 are eligible. Must write 600-1,000 word essay, cite two professional
references, and submit online. Applicants judged on creativity, thoughtfulness, insight and how well promote post. For more
information go to http://www.dishpromotions.com/scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, 11:59:59pm PST
Odenza Caption Scholarship-$500. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who are planning on attending a post-secondary
institution in Canada or the U. S. in fall of 2017 are eligible. Must submit a caption in the comment section of any post on the
Odenza Facebook page. Ensure #OdenzaCaption is at the end of caption/comment.
For more information go to
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13572/odenza_caption_scholarship_scholarship.php. Due Date:
11/30/2016
Good360 Sustainability Scholarship--$1,000. Seniors with a 3.3 GPA and an interest in sustainability and the environment
are eligible. Must complete entry form, write 200-300-word essay explaining what sustainability means to you, and on
Instagram post photo (include #Good360) and essay, or on Twitter post essay and link to photo (include @Good360). For
more information and entry forms go to https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship-Thirty to forty awards of up to $40,000 per year, renewable. Seniors with at least a
3.5 unweighted GPA who score in top 15% on ACT (26) and/or SAT (1200-old score), have significant unmet financial need,
and plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the fall are eligible. Must complete application, write essays, and
submit official transcript, test scores, financial form and parents'/guardians' tax returns, two academic recommendations,
and principal/guidance counselor form. For more information and applications go to http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-
programs/college-scholarship/. Due Date: 11/30/2016, Noon ET
11/18/2016
Andrew Flushe Scholarship-$500. Seniors who are U. S. citizens or lawful residents and have been accepted into a
college/university/trade school are eligible. Must create under 3 minute video titled Texting and Driving Prevention Video;
upload it to YouTube; include link, https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/, in the description of the video; and once
uploaded complete application form. For more information and applications go to
https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/. Due Date: Fall semester 11/30/2016; Spring semester 6/30/2017
Northwest Florida Daily News and Rotary Club Essay Contest-$200 VISA Gift Card. Ninth through twelfth grade students are
eligible. Must write 250 word essay based on "How do you see the Rotary 4-Way Test benefiting people who apply the
principles to their daily lives?" Entry materials must be signed by parent or legal guardian of the student indicating
agreement to contest rules and permission for student to enter contest. Entries may be emailed, mailed or hand-delivered.
For more information go to http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20161102/daily-news-launches-rotary-essay-contest or
see Ms. Smith. Due Date: 11/30/2016, 11:59 p.m.
December
Air Force ROTC Scholarships-Three- and four-year scholarships in three different types. Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and
ACT (composite) of 26 or SAT (math/verbal) of 1180 who meet physical requirements are eligible. Must complete online
application. Once receive confirmation email must download, complete, and upload forms to website. Forms include
counselor certification/transcript, extracurricular activity sheet, physical fitness assessment work sheet, and ACT/SAT scores
and GPA. Also, must interview. For more information and to apply go to https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships. Due Date:
Application period 6/01/2016 to 12/01/2016; Forms uploaded by 1/12/2017
Boston University Trustee Scholarship--Four-year full-tuition scholarship and undergraduate fees. Seniors who show
outstanding leadership and academic abilities are eligible. Must complete Common Application for admission to BU and
write essay of 600 words or less explaining perspective when responding to one of three questions. For more information go
to www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee. Due Date: 12/01/2016
10 Words or Less Scholarship-$500. Students between ages of 14 and 25 who are legal residents and attending school in fall
of 2017 are eligible. Must go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships, find on left hand side of the page area entitled "10
Words or Less Scholarship" and in comment section underneath the "10 Words or Less Scholarship" answer the question. For
more information go to https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php. Due Date: 12/01/2016
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarships-Amounts vary depending on scholarship. Seniors are eligible if meet
criteria for individual scholarship. Awards based on academic achievement, financial need, American Quarter Horse
involvement, outstanding leadership, and communication skills. Must complete application and provide official transcript
and letter explaining grading system, and 3 reference letters or appraisal forms). For more information and applications go
to https://www.aqha.com/scholarship. Due Date: Postmarked by 12/01/2016
University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship-Full scholarships including tuition, living expenses and enrichment;
approximately $240,000 for Non-Virginians; based on merit. Seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and
scholarship and who show promise of making a significant contribution are eligible. FWBHS may nominate one senior. Once
nominated, students are placed into regional competitions which will determine the 120 finalists who will be invited to
Charlottesville for the Jefferson Scholarship Selection Weekend in late March. For more information go to
http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship. See Ms. Smith if interested. Due Date: Nomination by 12/01/2016
University of Miami George W. Jenkins Scholarship-Over $62,000, renewable for three more years. To be eligible must: be
seniors who are U. S. citizens; have successfully overcome significant adversity; demonstrate a strong work ethic through
participation in school and community activities, have academic success (3.75/4.0 GPA), and have high financial need. Must
complete application for admission, write essay of 800 words or less, and provide nomination form, FAFSA, and CSS/Profile.
For more information and forms go to www.miami.edu/jenkins. Due Date: 12/01/2016; FAFSA by 12/01/2016
11/18/2016
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers-$2,000, renewable. Seniors who are U. S. citizens and plan to enroll in
course of study leading toward career in teaching physics at the high school level are eligible. Must complete application,
write letter to Scholarship Committee stating why believe should be considered for this
scholarship, and provide recommendation letters, transcript, and proof of U. S. citizenship. For more information and
applications go to https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/lotze.cfm. Due Date: 12/01/2016
Letters about Literature Contest-National Winner-$1,000 and National Honor Winner $200; State Winners awarded prizes.
High school students are eligible. Must complete entry coupon, select a fiction or non-fiction book, poem or play have read
and about which have strong feelings, and write a personal letter to the author, stating how reading his/her work changed
you. For more information and entry coupons go to http://read.gov/letters/. Due Date: 12/02/2016
Doodle 4 Google-National Winner-$30,000 scholarship; $50,000 Google for Education grant for winner's school; trip to
California to Google Headquarters; Chromebook; Android tablet; and t-shirt printed with own design; National Finalists-
$5,000 scholarships; trip to California to Google Headquarters; Android tablet; and t-shirt with own design; State Winners-
Android tablets; t-shirts with own design. Kindergarten through twelfth grade students who are U. S. citizens or permanent
legal residents are eligible. Must complete entry form, create doodle using theme "What I see for the future" and write 50-
word statement. For more information go to https://doodles.google.com/d4g/. Due Date: 12/02/2016
University of Florida Lombardi and Stamps Scholar-Scholars receive $2,700 each fall and spring semester for 8 semesters or
until the Bachelor's Degree is awarded (whichever comes first); four summer enrichment programs, which include two
international study trips, leadership training, and a community service retreat. Seniors who rank at or near the top of their
class are eligible. Awards based on academic achievement, service to the community, extracurricular involvement,
demonstration of leadership, evidence of strong moral character, and exceptional creativity. Preference given to Florida
residents. Must complete the Student Information on Nomination form and turn in to Ms. Smith by Friday, December 2nd,
2:00 p.m. Two students may be chosen to represent FWBHS. Those two students must complete application and attach four
short response documents, letter of recommendation, nomination form, and authorization to release information form. For
more information, nomination forms and applications go to http://www.honors.ufl.edu/prospective/lombardi-or-stamps-
scholarships/applications/. Due Date: Student Information on Nomination form to Ms. Smith by 12/02/2016, 2:00 p.m.
(Two FWBHS students' applications postmarked by 1/20/2017)
National Space Club Scholarship-$10,000. Seniors through graduate students who are U. S. citizens, excel in public speaking,
and plan to pursue a career in the STEM field are eligible. Preference given to students with space related interests. Must
create account, complete application, and upload video. If chosen will give the keynote address at the National Space Club
and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner. For more information and applications go to
http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/. Due Date: 12/02/2016
Congress-Bundestag Scholarship-Full-year exchange program for 50 students to live and study in Germany; approximately
$10,000. Students who are U. S. citizens or national or permanent residents between ages of 15 and 18 and 6 months with a
3.0 GPA are eligible. (Previous German language study is not a requirement.) For more information and applications go to
https://www.ciee.org/cbyx/ or http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/about/. Due Date: 12/04/2016
Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship-Up to five national scholarships and matching grants for the hunger-related
charity of choice; up to twenty regional winners of $1,000 grants for hunger-related charity of choice. Students ages 5-25
who are enrolled in an accredited education institution in the U. S. and are able to demonstrate an enduring commitment to
hunger-relief activities in their community are eligible. Must complete application and provide email address and
recommendation. For more information go to http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html. Due Date: 12/05/2016
QuitDay.org Scholarship-First Place-$2,000; Second Place-$700; Third Place-$300. Seniors who are 18 and have been
accepted to college are eligible. Must complete Scholarship Contest Application Form, write essay of 1,000-1,500 words, and
email essay and scanned copy of form. For more information and forms go to https://quitday.org/scholarship. Due Date:
12/09/2016, 5:00 p.m. ET
11/18/2016
University of South Florida Kosove Society Scholarship-Tuition, fees, funds for textbooks and course materials, housing and
meal plans each semester, and additional costs; renewable. Seniors with a 3.5 GPA and 1250 SAT or 28 ACT who are planning
to attend USF are eligible. Awards based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership skills. Must complete
application, write essay, provide two-three letters of recommendation, and interview. For more information and applications
go to http://www.usfkosovesociety.org or email LaToya Wider at [email protected]. Due Date: 12/12/2016
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes-Twenty $20,000 scholarships; One of the twenty receives additional $5,000. To be eligible must
be seniors involved in sports; be U. S. citizens or permanent legal residents; have a 3.0/4.0 GPA; and be planning to enter a
four-year college in fall of 2017. Must be nominated, create account, complete application, write two essays, and provide up
to two recommendations. Semi-finalists are interviewed. For more information and applications go to
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/. Due Date: Nomination by 12/09/2016; Application by 12/16/2016, 5:00 p.m. EST
AXA Achievement Scholarship--About 300 AXA branch $2,500 scholarships; Fifty-two state $10,000 scholarships; and ten of
the state winners receive additional $15,000 scholarships. Seniors who are U. S. citizens or legal residents planning to enroll
in an accredited two- or four-year institution are eligible. Must also demonstrate ambition and drive as evidenced by
outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Must register, create an application account, and
complete student profile and application. For more information and applications go to https://us.axa.com/axa-
foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html. Due Date: 12/15/2016; first 10,000 applications accepted
Burger King Scholars Program-$1,000-$50,000. Seniors with a 2.5 GPA who plan to enroll as full-time students are eligible.
Awards based on grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service. Must create
account, complete application, and provide transcript. For more information and applications go to
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/. Due Date: Application period 10/15/2016-
12/15/2016
SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) Challenge-Senior Challenge-Three winners from each challenge-1st Place-
$7,000, renewable; 2nd Place-$5,000, renewable; 3rd Place-$2,500, renewable. Junior Challenge-Three winners from each
challenge-1st Place-$1,200; 2nd Place-$750; 3rd Place-$350. Seniors and juniors are eligible to compete for scholarships.
Seniors must complete an application for admission and submit work in the SCAD Senior Challenge categories in SlideRoom.
Juniors must complete application to attend SCAD Rising Star and submit work in the SCAD Junior Challenge categories in
SlideRoom. For more information go to http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-
challenge. Due Date: Online Application by 12/15/2016, 5:00 p.m. ET; Artwork by 2/03/2017, 5:00 p.m. ET
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes-Twenty $20,000 scholarships; One of the twenty receives additional $5,000. To be eligible must
be seniors involved in sports; be U. S. citizens or permanent legal residents; have a 3.0/4.0 GPA; and be planning to enter a
four-year college in fall of 2017. Must be nominated, create account, complete application, write two essays, and provide up
to two recommendations. Semi-finalists are interviewed. For more information and applications go to
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/. Due Date: Nomination by 12/09/2016; Application by 12/16/2016, 5:00 p.m. EST
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award--Ninety-five $2,000 scholarships; three $5,000 scholarships; two $15,000 scholarships.
Seniors who own and operate small businesses and plan to enroll in accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year universities,
colleges, or vocational/technical institutes are eligible. Must complete application and write essays on entrepreneurial
experience and involvement with small business. Semi-finalists will be interviewed. For more information and applications go
to http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/. Due Date: 12/18/2016
Unigo Top Ten List Scholarship-$1,500. Students ages 13 and older at time of application who are legal U. S. residents and
will enroll no later than fall of 2022 in accredited institution of higher learning are eligible. Must submit online response in
250 words or less to "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." For more information go
to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship. Due Date: 12/31/2016
11/18/2016
Unigo $10,000 Scholarship-$10,000. Students ages 13 or older at time of application and legal U. S. residents are eligible.
Must enroll no later than the fall of 2022 in a post-secondary institution of higher learning and submit online essay of 250
words or less on "Weighing the expected investment and return, is college worth it for you? Why?" For more information go
to https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/Unigo-10k-Scholarship. Due Date: 12/31/2016
Imagine America High School Scholarships-$1,000 scholarships. FWBHS may nominate up to five seniors (graduate 2017)
who have a 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated financial need and voluntary community service during senior year. Must
pursue education at participating career college and complete application online. For more information and applications go
to http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships. Due Date: 12/31/2016
National Rifle Association Civil Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest-First place-$1,000, second place-$600, third place-$200,
and fourth place-$100. Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible in the senior division. Must complete entry form,
write essay of about 1,000 words on "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?" and include a written statement
from a teacher or parent certifying that the essay is original work. For more information and entry forms go to
https://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx. Due Date: Postmarked by 12/31/2016
Towing Companies of Southern Idaho Entrepreneurship Scholarship-$500. College students and high school seniors
planning to pursue a Business related degree or start own business are eligible. Must write essay of 500 words on "What are
the merits of the free enterprise system?" and complete application online. Judged on merit and need. For more information
and applications go to http://www.towingsouthernidaho.com/twin-falls-towing-service/#scholarship-application. Due Date:
12/31/2016
Coil Law High School Scholarship-$500. Seniors with a 3.0 GPA planning to attend a four-year college are eligible. Must write
essay of 1,000 words and provide transcript. Encouraged to submit resume and recommendation letters, also. For more
information and applications go to http://coillaw.com/practice-areas/salt-lake-city-divorce-attorney/#scholarship-
application. Due Date: 12/31/2016
School Band and Orchestra Magazine Essay Contest-Five $1,000 scholarships. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. Must
complete entry form, respond in 250 words or less to "A Note To My Parents, I Love My School Music Program Because..."
and submit online. For more information and entry forms go to http://sbomagazine.com/essay-contest-submission.html.
Due Date: 12/31/2016
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program-Full tuition, fees, books, employment, and room and board for up to four years.
Seniors with a 3.0/4.0 GPA who have demonstrated leadership and community service and plan to study agriculture, food,
natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines at one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities
are eligible. Must be willing to work one year full-time in the USDA for each year financial support; complete application;
write essay of 500-800 words; and provide official transcript, assessment reports, and signed application. For more
information and applications go to http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/. Due Date: Postmarked by
12/31/2016
2016 Employment Law Scholarship-$1,000. Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who will be attending an accredited college or university
by Spring 2017 and have plans of attending law school in the future are eligible. Primarily based on merit and need. Must
complete application and provide transcript. Encouraged to submit resume and recommendation letters. For more
information and applications go to http://www.charlotteemploymentlawyers.com/. Due Date: 12/31/2016