Local Scholarships
| Scholarship | Special Requirements | Amount | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Fair Scholarship | Must volunteer 10 hours at fair | January 5, 2024 | Application | |
| Supervisor of Elections Scholarship | This scholarship is open to Clay County registered voters who have been enrolled or accepted in a Florida college or university as a full-time student and have finished two years of junior college or undergraduate work. To be eligible, the student must maintain a “C” average or above and have been a resident of Florida for two years preceding the academic year. For students majoring in Political Science, Public or Business Administration, or Journalism/Mass Communications | $1,200 | March 8, 2024 | Application |
| Florida Striders Track Club | Must be a resident of Northeast Florida for the past two years. Must be a graduating high school senior. Must be a runner or active in track and field events. Please be advised that NCAA regulations may prohibit you from accepting this scholarship if you attend college/university on an athletic scholarship. | $1,000 | March 29, 2024 | https://floridastriders.com/cs/floridastriders/scholarship |
| Clay County Cruzers | Clay County graduating senior | varies | March 31, 2024 | Application |
| Clay Electric Scholarship | Graduating senior residing in an area served by Clay Electric | $2,000 | April 1, 2024 | Application |
| Rays of Hope Scholarship | April 15, 2024 | Attention High School Seniors! The Clay Education Foundation is partnering with Radiant Credit Union and their Rays of Hope Foundation, Inc. to provide the Rays of Hope Scholarship for one Clay County senior! This one-time $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior attending an accredited vocational/technical school in Florida after graduation. Apply Here: http://tinyurl.com/28jfpev5 | ||
| CK Jump Start Scholarhip | Ridgview High School Senior | 1 year/30 credit hours | April 15th, 2024 | The JumpStart scholarship covers 30 credit hours at a Florida state public college or the equivalent value at a Florida public university or technical college. Applications are due April 15th. Students must meet low-income guidelines to qualify. https://tinyurl.com/3cyutck7 |
| ERIC L. REDFEARN SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Graduating senior of KHHS | $1500 | April 28th, 2024 | Apply here: |
| Defense Acquisition Professionals Alumni Association Jacksonville Chapter (DAPAA JAX) | Several available | May 1, 2024 | https://www.dauaajax.org/2022-dapaa-scholarships/=”https://www.dauaajax.org/2022-dapaa-scholarships/”> | |
| Clay County Gator Club Scholarship | A student who is a sponsor or whose relative is a sponsor in good standing of Clay County Gator Club®, and who will graduate from high school at the end of the current school year or has previously graduated. The student must be accepted with a University of Florida student ID Number and enrolled at the University of Florida by the first day of the Fall term. | May 25, 2024 | https://claygators.com/scholarship-applications/ | |
| Orange Park Woman’s Club | Graduating senior of Clay County Schools | 2024 not announced yet | Application | |
| Ruthie Claire Simon Scholarship | Applicants must be a graduating high school female soccer athlete from Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties with demonstrated financial need. | $40,000 | open in 2026 | Application |
| Amvets Post 86 Scholarship | Must be graduating from Keystone Heights High School Must have parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or sibling serving or has served in the military | $500 | Application located in Senior Google classroom | |
| Wes Whiddon Scholarship | Student must be graduating from a public Clay County HS and participated in athletics at least one season as a junior or senior. | $1,042 | Check https://www.facebook.com/WesWhiddonScholarshipFoundation/ for updates | |
| Green Cove Springs Rotary Club | Clay High School Seniors | $1,000 | Stay tuned for 2024 | |
| VIA Scholarship | For students attending SJRSC or UNF | Visit https://gfwcvia.com/program-areas/ for updates | ||
| Garden Club of Fleming Island | Fleming Island High Senior | $500 | Applications located in the guidance office | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church scholarship | Must be related to an active member of Sacred Heart church and graduating from a Clay County school | $1000 | Check https://sacredheartcatholicchurch.org/ for 2024 updates | |
| Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship | KHHS senior | Apply Here: http://tinyurl.com/28jfpev5 |
| Organization | Deadline | Apply Now | Award Amount | Special Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Strawberry Growers Association | September 8, 2023 | https://floridastrawberry.org/education/scholarships | Varies | |
| Florida Fertilizer & Agrochemical Association | September 9, 2023 | http://ffaa.org/scholarship/ | ||
| Veterans United Foundation Scholarship | Sept 30, 2023 | https://www.enhancelives.com/scholarships/ | Up to $50,000 | Must be a surviving child of a deceased service member, from a service-related death OR a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability. Planning to attend college. |
| Best Colleges for Black women in STEM | September 30, 2023 | https://www.bestcolleges.com/scholarship/ | ||
| The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship | October 2, 2023 | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf | 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. | Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution |
| Sports Turf Managers Association | October 15, 2023 | https://www.stma.org/scholarship-program/ | Varies | |
| Gator Bowl Charities | November 1, 2023 | https://jaxsports.com/scholarship/ | $2500 | To be eligible to receive the Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence scholarship, the applicant must: • Be a senior in high school (Class of 2021) • Maintain a 3.0+ GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) from an accredited high school in Florida’s First Coast area • Participate in a junior varsity or varsity sport or its equivalent (dance, gymnastics, etc.) • Participate in extra-curricular activities through church, school and the community • Pledge to remain drug-free, alcohol-free and tobacco-free • Exhibit exemplary behavior, thereby being a good role model for peers |
| Elks National Foundation | November 13, 2023 | https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm | $1,000-$12,500 | Current high school seniors, citizens |
| Unigo | November 30, 2023 | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship | $5000 | This award is for U.S. students.| Must be 14 years of age or older to apply.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. |
| Hagan Scholaships | Dec 1, 2023 | https://haganscholarships.org/ | up to $6,000/semester | 1. Must be a citizen of the United States. 2. Must attend a public high school located in a city, town, or rural area having fewer than 25,000 residents and listed on the HSF website. 3. Must have a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. 4. Must enroll at an eligible four-year college or university following high school graduation. 5. Must maintain a four year graduation schedule. 6. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to each fall semester in college. 7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000. 8. Must provide the FAFSA SAR showing the EFC. 9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible. 10. Must not have a felony conviction. |
| Chick-Fil-A | December 1, 2023 | https://www.chick-fil-a.com/remarkable-futures-scholarships | This scholarship is for Chick-fil-A restaurant employees with a 2.5 GPA who show active involvement in community service. | |
| Cards Direct | Dec 1, 2023 | https://www.cardsdirect.com/scholarship.aspx | $2500 | |
| National FFA | Jan 11, 2024 | https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/ | varies | |
| Florida Elks Student Scholarships | January 12, 2024 | https://floridaelks.org/scholarships | $3,000-$20,000 | These students have demonstrated leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship. Consideration is given to those students who have shouldered extra responsibility such as working throughout their high school careers to help provide support of siblings or family. |
| Florida Ag Hall of Fame | Jan. 15, 2024 | http://floridaaghalloffame.org/youth-mentoring-scholarship-programs/ | $500 | |
| The American Hort Foundation Horticulture Research Institute | January 15, 2024 | https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarship-application-and-resources | $500 to $3000 | |
| DAR Scholaships | January 31, 2024 | https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info | various | Applicants must be citizens of the United States to apply for a scholarship offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required, however, applicants may want to reach out to a DAR chapter in their area for help with their applications. |
| Southeastern Wood Producers Association | Feb 15, 2024 | https://www.swpa.ag/resources/scholarships/ | $500-$1000 | |
| Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship | 2/17/2024 | https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships/legacy/ | Be a child of a service member who has passed away while serving on active duty or who became disabled while serving. Minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 | Be a child of a service member who has passed away while serving on active duty or who became disabled while serving. Minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 |
| Farah and Farah | Feb 20, 2024 | https://farahandfarah.com/scholarship/ | essay required | |
| Center for Cyber Safety and Education | FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | https://iamcybersafe.org/s/undergraduate-scholarships | $1,000 – $5,000 | Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | March 1, 2024 | https://www.mcsf.org/apply/ | Child of a retired, reserve, or active duty Marine. Minimum of 2.0 GPA. Family adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000. 1)Career and Technical scholarship (Available ALL year) 2) Undergraduate/Associate Degree scholarships available (1/1-3/2 2021). |
|
| Community Foundation of Northeast Florida | March 15, 2024 | https://www.jaxcf.org/file/2023/news-releases/2023-Scholarships-Announcement_Final.pdf | varies | |
| Horatio Alger Association | March 15, 2024 | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/ | Scholarships valued at $10,000 each | Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution) Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen |
| Community First Scholarship | March 18, 2024 | https://community-first-scholarship.portals.zenginehq.com/program/raymond-a-vinson-scholarship-fund/info | $2000 per year for four years | To be eligible you either need to be a member or dependent of a member of Community First with an account in good standing for at least one year. |
| Air Force Sergeants Association and Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program | 3/31/2024 | https://www.hqafsa.org/scholarships.html | $1,000-4,000 | Uniformed Services dependent children pursuing undergraduate degrees. Sponsors must be Military members, Joint Services Enlisted and Commissioned Officers currently serving Active Duty, Retired or a Veteran of the military. (Several Scholarships Listed) |
| The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Memorial Foundation National Scholarship | March 31, 2024 | https://trea.org/TREA/Resources/Scholarship/TREA/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=1f06fbbb-4a8f-465e-a52d-9604013c0b37 | A dependent child, grandchild or great grandchild of a TREA or TREA Auxilary member in good standing, or of a deceased person who was a member at the time of their demise. Attending college. (Application under Scholarship Committee Tab) |
|
| Alachua Conservation Trust | April 1, 2024 | https://www.alachuaconservationtrust.org/scholarships | Must interested in pursuing a career path in the environment and/or natural resource management fields. Must identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Multiracial, or a Person of Color. | |
| Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund | 4/01/2024 | https://www.cposf.org/scholarship | $5000 (2 individuals) & $2000 (20-50 individuals) | Must be an immediate family member of an active duty/retired/reserves Navy Chief Petty Officer |
| HOSA | April 15, 2024 | http://www.hosa.org/scholarships | $1000-2500 | Future Health professionals |
| Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Education Scholarship Programs | 4/15/2024 | https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_Education_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-5f3f317c6600 | Must be a child or grandchild of a Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard service member who is active duty, retired, reserve, or honorably discharged. Planning to attend college full time. Scholarships available for FRA and non-FRA members. See website for various scholarship applications. |
|
| April 21, 2024 | https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-lime-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview | $10,000 | To be eligible to apply, applicants must: Have, or consider themselves to have, a visible or invisible disability (see Lime Connect’s approach to disability here) Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic year Plan to enroll as a full-time student at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2021-22 academic year Maintain a strong academic performance Be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a degree in a closely related technical field Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for computer science and technology |
|
| General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant/AFAS Merit Scholarship | April 30, 2024 | https://afas.org/haparnoldgrant/ | $500-$4,000 | Dependent of active duty or retired Air Force Service Member. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Planning to attend college. After completing this application you may then apply for the AFAS Merit Scholarship. |
| UMPS Care Charities | May 1, 2024 | https://www.umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/ | up to $10,000 annually | – Applicants must have been adopted at or after the age of thirteen (13). -Demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA Application. -Applicants must be incoming college freshmen under the age of twenty (20) |
| ILA Local Scholarship | May 31, 2024 | https://ilascholarshipfund.org/scholarship-application/ | ||
| FNGLA Scholarships | Jan 15 and June 15 | https://www.fngla.org/professional-development/overview/scholarships | ||
| American Trucks | June 15, 2024 | https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html | $2500 | 1) Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, 2/4 year college/university with program in construction management, secondary votech school or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in the traditional building trades(e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study). Students pursuing certificate programs or apprenticeship programs are welcome to apply. 2) Currently attending high school and will be attending an accredited school in the next academic year to one of the aforementioned programs. |
| Express Medical Supply Inc. | June 30, 2024 | https://www.exmed.net/t-scholarships.aspx | $500 | open for part time and full time college students |
| American Legion | varies | https://www.floridalegion.org/programs-services/scholarships/ | $500-$2500 | |
| Florida Federation of Garden Clubs | varies | https://ffgc.org/youth-programs | varies | To qualify for the scholarships above, the applicant must be a Florida resident, a citizen of the United States, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. |
| American Agri-Women Foundation | Varies | https://americanagriwomen.org/scholarships/ | Varies | |
| AMVET’s Scholarship | varies | http://amvets.org/scholarships/ | $1,000 or $4,000 annually | High School senior. Child of active duty/reserves/guard/retired military |
| Equitable Advisors | Opens Fall 2024 | https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship | $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 | |
| Scholarships for Military Children/Commissary Scholarship | Opens Fall 2024 | https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships/sfmc/ | $2,000) | Minimum GPA 3.0. Open to children of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military. |
| Wings Over America Scholarship | October 1, 2024 | https://wingsoveramerica.us/app | $4,600) | Dependent of a Navy Service Member form the Aviation community |