Haines City High School College & Career Lab

Scholarships Due in January 2010

Check Deadlines Carefully!

Gates Millennium Scholarship - Must be minority, GPA 3.3 or above, financial need, high school seniors only. 2010-2011 FAFSA MUST be filed by 2/1/10. Students and parents must complete 2009 tax return in order to file FAFSA. This is a highly competitive process, and students are urged to submit their nomination packets as soon as possible to ensure that their packets are complete and meet all requirements. See website for nomination forms, and other information.  DEADLINE for online applications is 1/11/10 - 11:59 pm. See Mrs. Roberts in Career Lab for assistance.  This is a very large application - DO NOT WAIT until the last minute.  You will need a Nominator AND a Recommender to do the application WITH you!  Ask your teachers NOW! 

 

Writer's of the Future Contest - Opportunities for new and amateur writers of new short stories of novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.  Quarterly prizes range from $500 - $1,000.  Annual award: $4,000.  The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30.

 

Illustrator's of the Future Contest - Opportunities for Science Fiction and Fantasy artists.    Quarterly prizes range from $500 - $1,000.  Annual award: $4,000.  The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30.


Elks National Foundation - Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2002, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2002, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2009. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.  High School Seniors only.  SAT/ACT before December 31, 2008, apply through relatives Elk Chapter.  See application for other requirements.  Deadline January 11, 2009. 

 

Sam Walton Community Scholarship  Each operating Wal-Mart store and SAM'S CLUB is eligible to award two $1000 scholarships to qualifying local high school seniors. An independent panel of judges will select the recipients on the basis of financial need, academic record, ACT/SAT test scores and school involvement.  You MUST apply online by clicking on "Scholarship Selection Tool."   Deadline: January 14, 2010.  Three other scholarships here - for WalMart employees and children of employees.

 

Central Florida Mensa Scholarship - Polk County Gifted Program Students -

See Mrs. Roberts for your proof of eligibility.  Application at this link.  Seniors only, essay required, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation.  
Deadline January 15, 2010.

 

Bay News 9 Project Weather Scholarship - $1,000 One time Award
Graduating Senior, minimum 3.5 GPA, must excel in Science! Transcript, One letter of recommendation, 500 word essay required. Application and More Info at this link.  Deadline is postmarked by January 24, 2010.

 

The Dave Logan Scholarship - Min. 3.5 GPA, athletics required, letters of recommendation from your high school coach and teacher, transcript required.  500 word essay on "Why you believe you deserve this scholarship."    Winner must be willing to be interviewed on BayNews9.  This is a one-time award given to one male and one female high school senior in the viewing area. Deadline 1/26/2010.

 

Poinciana Ladies Club Scholarship - $500 award - Must reside in Poinciana Villages 1 - 10, Essay, transcript, community service required.  Applications in Career Lab. Deadline January 30, 2010

 

Poinciana Area Council Scholarship - $1000 award - MUST live in the 34759 zip code.  Applications in Career Lab.  Essay, Transcript, Community Service required. Deadline back to Career Lab is January 27, 2010. 

 

George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest - $1,000 - $3,000 for 750 - 1,000 word essay.  Open to Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors.  Deadline January 31, 2010

 

Discover Card - Juniors Only!!!  2009- 2010 Application available for download after December 1, 2009. Minimum GPA 2.75. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in Special Talents, Leadership, Obstacles Overcome and Community Service.  Deadline 1/31/10

 

National Eagle Scout Association - The Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship is available to students who are Eagle Scouts. To be eligible for this award, you must have received credentials from the national office, be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student, and demonstrate leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of scouting. You must also submit a letter of recommendation from a Scout leader to be eligible.  Deadline: January 31st of every year.

 

The Heart of Florida Foundation Scholarship Fund -  Don't miss out on this important annual application that assists several of our students each year. Renewable, too! Detailed application - don't wait till the last minute!  Applications for SENIORS are available in the Career Lab now.   Deadline is March 21 back to Career Lab.   Winners announced at Senior Ceremony on May 19th.

 

KFC - Colonel's Scholars - Apply online between December 1st and February 10, 2010.  Graduating, College Bound Seniors with GPA of 2.75 or higher, who plan to pursue a Bachelor's degree, US Citizen or Permanent Resident.  Award is up to $5,000 Per Year and is renewable!  Must also complete FAFSA.  Deadline is February 10, 2010 for entire application to be completed and submitted online. 

 

The National High School Oratorical Contest - Deadline January  1 of each year. There is no application required to enter.  Contact your local American Legion Post for entry. Eligible participants in The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest shall be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Participants speak on prepared oration and assigned topic. Local, State and National levels of winners.  See specific details at link. Open to 9th - 12th Grades!

 

AFSA - American Fire Sprinkler Association - Open to High School Seniors who will be entering college or technical school in Fall 2010.  3000 Word Essay required.  Regional and National prizes awarded.  See link for details on essay requirements and topic. Deadline April 11, 2010.  Start NOW!! 

 

National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award -  from Johnson & Wales University - High School Seniors with leadership history.  Required resume, essay, and transcripts. Awards range from partial to full tuition to Johnson & Wales University-Denver campus ONLY. Deadline February 1, 2010.

 

The Florida JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship -  $1000 grant available to graduating high school Seniors who plan to attend college or vocational school.  Applications may be found at link or in the Career Lab. Application, five letters of reference, transcript, personal statement required. Leadership experience desirable.    There are VERY SPECIFIC instructions to be followed with this application.  See application for details.  Must be mailed and postmarked by February 3, 2010.

 

Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program provides college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to high school seniors that meet the following criteria: U.S. resident for one year at time of application, High School senior, GPA 3.0 - 3.5.   Apply between November 1st and Deadline of January 15th, 2010.

 

Bright House Scholarships - Eligibility: 10th grade, eligible for free or reduced lunch, & planning to attend a community college.  See Ms. Roberts for application.  Deadline: January 18th.

 

African American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS) -
Florida A & M University Computer Information Sciences has teamed up with the National Science Foundation and are offering scholarships/grants of between $3,000 and $5,000 per semester to qualified minority women who will be entering the computer science and info technology disciplines.  Program starts June 1, 2008 and ends in 2012.