Scholarships
Scholarships
Visit the College and Career Readiness Center in Room 213 by appointment for help searching and applying for scholarships—national and local. You may also visit the College and Career Website (College and Career Resource Site) for more information on scholarship opportunities.
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Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will be awarding one scholarship for up to $20,000 and two additional scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a rising high school senior. Preference will be given to those involved in 4-H or FFA.
Florida P.E.O. Scholarship is looking for outstanding senior girls who will remain in Florida to attend college/university to interview for a scholarship: $3,000 a year for two years.
1). have a strong academic transcript, usually 3.5 and higher unweighted GPA
2). are involved in school/community/church activities OR work part-time, and
3). have strong financial need.
For more information, reach out to your school counselor.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate from college debt-free.
The scholarship provides $1,000 to help purchase essential items for college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad opportunities provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.
Hagan Scholars have attended 745 colleges and universities located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 64 countries.
The DeBoles-Johnson Foundation, Inc. (DJF), is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide financial support to scholars dedicated to improving their lives through education and changing their respective communities through service.
We are excited to announce that our scholarship application portal is now open and warmly invite the graduating Class of 2027 to apply!
Eligibility Requirements:
✓ Be a graduating high school senior (Spring 2027 Class) within the State of Florida
✓ Have a 2.0 GPA (unweighted) or higher
✓ Submit completed DJF Application & required documents:
▪ Unofficial high school transcript
▪ 2 Letters of Recommendation (minimum)
▪ DJF Volunteer Form detailing a minimum of 100 hours of community service
▪ Professional photo (senior photo or headshot)
The portal and volunteer form can be accessed at: DJF Scholarship
The completed application and required documents may be uploaded through the
scholarship portal, emailed (scholar@djfoundationinc.org), or mailed (P.O. BOX 38596 Tallahassee, FL 32315), by January 31, 2027
This year’s essay prompt asks students to discuss historical figures, a movement, or milestone that has shaped them as a person and explain how that legacy continues to influence their future. Essays must be 750 words or less.
Submission Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The American Legion of Florida General Scholarship
1st Place | $2,500
2nd Place | $1,500
3rd Place | $1,000
4th-7th Place | $500
Eligibility:
Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great-grandchild or an adopted child) of a veteran who meets one of the following requirements:
- Is a member in good standing of the American Legion
- Is a U.S. veteran who is eligible to be a member of The American Legion
- Is a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for membership in The American Legion
Student must be in his or her senior year and attending a Florida high school, parents must be Florida residents.
Deadline:
March 1st of Current school year
Application can be found here: Florida Legion General Scholarship
The American Legion of Florida Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
1st Place | $2,500 scholarship
2nd Place | $1,500 scholarship
3rd Place | $ 1,000 scholarship
4th Place | $ 500 scholarship
The Florida 1st Place winner’s application will be sent to the American Legion National Headquarters for consideration for an additional $10,000 national scholarship.
Eligibility
“The nominee must have earned the Eagle Scout Award, any religious emblem (Cub or Scout), must be a currently enrolled High School student, must be a Florida resident, must either be in a Troop or Crew chartered by an American Legion Post or the child or grandchild of a Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion Member or a parent eligible to join The American Legion Department of Florida. Eagle Scouts may apply each year for which they maintain the above eligibility.”
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1st each year
Mail or email Application to:
American Legion, Department of Florida Headquarters
Attn: Programs Director
PO Box 547859
Orlando, FL 32854-7859
Application can be found here: Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
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Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will be awarding one scholarship for up to $20,000 and two additional scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a rising high school senior. Preference will be given to those involved in 4-H or FFA.
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Florida P.E.O. Scholarship is looking for outstanding senior girls who will remain in Florida to attend college/university to interview for a scholarship: $3,000 a year for two years.1). have a strong academic transcript, usually 3.5 and higher unweighted GPA2). are involved in school/community/church activities OR work part-time, and3). have strong financial need.For more information, reach out to your school counselor.
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The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate from college debt-free.
The scholarship provides $1,000 to help purchase essential items for college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad opportunities provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.
Hagan Scholars have attended 745 colleges and universities located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 64 countries.
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The DeBoles-Johnson Foundation, Inc. (DJF), is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide financial support to scholars dedicated to improving their lives through education and changing their respective communities through service.
We are excited to announce that our scholarship application portal is now open and warmly invite the graduating Class of 2027 to apply!
Eligibility Requirements:
✓ Be a graduating high school senior (Spring 2027 Class) within the State of Florida
✓ Have a 2.0 GPA (unweighted) or higher
✓ Submit completed DJF Application & required documents:
▪ Unofficial high school transcript
▪ 2 Letters of Recommendation (minimum)
▪ DJF Volunteer Form detailing a minimum of 100 hours of community service
▪ Professional photo (senior photo or headshot)The portal and volunteer form can be accessed at: DJF Scholarship
The completed application and required documents may be uploaded through the
scholarship portal, emailed (scholar@djfoundationinc.org), or mailed (P.O. BOX 38596 Tallahassee, FL 32315), by January 31, 2027 -
This year’s essay prompt asks students to discuss historical figures, a movement, or milestone that has shaped them as a person and explain how that legacy continues to influence their future. Essays must be 750 words or less.
Submission Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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The American Legion of Florida General Scholarship
1st Place | $2,500
2nd Place | $1,500
3rd Place | $1,000
4th-7th Place | $500Eligibility:
Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great-grandchild or an adopted child) of a veteran who meets one of the following requirements:- Is a member in good standing of the American Legion
- Is a U.S. veteran who is eligible to be a member of The American Legion
- Is a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for membership in The American Legion
Student must be in his or her senior year and attending a Florida high school, parents must be Florida residents.
Deadline:
March 1st of Current school yearApplication can be found here: Florida Legion General Scholarship
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The American Legion of Florida Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
1st Place | $2,500 scholarship
2nd Place | $1,500 scholarship
3rd Place | $ 1,000 scholarship
4th Place | $ 500 scholarship
The Florida 1st Place winner’s application will be sent to the American Legion National Headquarters for consideration for an additional $10,000 national scholarship.
Eligibility
“The nominee must have earned the Eagle Scout Award, any religious emblem (Cub or Scout), must be a currently enrolled High School student, must be a Florida resident, must either be in a Troop or Crew chartered by an American Legion Post or the child or grandchild of a Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion Member or a parent eligible to join The American Legion Department of Florida. Eagle Scouts may apply each year for which they maintain the above eligibility.”
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1st each year
Mail or email Application to:
American Legion, Department of Florida Headquarters
Attn: Programs Director
PO Box 547859
Orlando, FL 32854-7859Application can be found here: Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship