Office of Student Financial Aid -- Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid Overview: https://fldoe.sharefile.com/d-s2e64f55ccdd74c9f8af99bf508a5158a

Bright Futures Initial Eligibility Presentation:  http://hchs.hdsb.org/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=0D677C2F-F386-4D1F-88D8-751327E33ED1

Naviagting your Finanical Future Quick Reference Guide: https://www.digitalbellcms.com/files/serve?File_id=BB3F8107-04BE-4713-8DAD-FD98BC780657&SK=14960704F0E088E7A95EC9CA9759446D

FASFA Night Flyer: http://hchs.hdsb.org/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=129969F7-9153-453B-8E39-AC82BB31C1BD

Bright Futures Scholarship Information 2020-2021

OSFA has issued the following memorandum regarding the Bright Futures Evaluations for 2020-21 High School Seniors.  The memorandum may be viewed at:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/PSI/HS-2021-03.pdf  - Memo

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/PSI/HS-2021-03a.pdf - Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) - Reference Guide

If you have difficulties opening the link, please copy the URL directly into your browser.

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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

Wilhelmina Foundation Textbook Scholarship (named in honor or his mother, Wilhelmina Pittman, Attorney Sean Pittman founded this scholarship to provide college textbooks to students in Florida).  Applications are available in the front office and the media center.  The deadline to apply is June 1, 2021.

Robert and Kathryn McRae/Rex Lumber Scholarship (one-year scholarship toward 30 semester hours of tuition and/or books for classes required fot the A.S. Engineering Technology Program or toward the 12 credit hour Advanced Manufacturing certification or toward the 600 clock hour certicication in Advanced manufacturing and Production Technology).  Applications are available in guidance and the media center.  Application deadline is June 10, 2021 at 4 p.m. to the Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446.

Chipola College Foundation Scholarships -- numerous scholarships are available.  Application deadline is June 10, 2021.

Florida Peanut Producers Association -- (2  1,200 scholarships) the applicant must have a family member must be an actively producing peanut producer.  Applications are available in guidance, the libraru or the FPPA website, www.flpeanuts.com.  Applications must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2021.

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ClearPath Lending is offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity.  It includes an application and a short essay.  To learn more about the scholarship, please visit: www.clearpathlendingscholarship.com.

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Lockheed Martin STEM and Vocational Scholarship Program:
(1) Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship -- open to high school seniors and undergraudate students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, physics, or computer science, demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved comunities.  (200 scholarships worth $10,000 in renewable funds per student).  To learn more and apply visit lockheedmartin.com/scholarship.  The deadline is April 1, 2021.
(2) Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship -- eligible students must be U.S. citizens pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearning certificate, or industry-recognized credential. (This year the program will award up to 150 scholarships with $6,600 in funds per student). To learn more and apply, visit lockheedmartin.com/vocational.  The deadline is March 11, 2021.

Brooks Law Group -- 2021 Spring Scholarship -- 2 (1st and 2nd place scholarships will be awarded).  1st -- $1,000, 2nd -- $250, applications available online at https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/ Application deadline is May 7, 2021.

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Community Advancement Foundation 2021 Scholarship Information:  two scholarships are available for graduating seniors -- the CAF Essay Scholarship Application and the HBCU Legacy Scholarship -- both applications are due April 30, 2021 -- see Mrs. Kelly for links to the online applications.

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Cirkled in Scholarship -- ($2,500) -- Cirkled is a secure, free platform for students to create an electonic portfolio showcasing their holistic skills and achievements.  Get discovered by colleges and increase your success rate for all applications -- from internships to summer jobs and more.  Apply at https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships.  Apply by March 31.

International Virtual Learning Academy (IVLA) Scholarship -- $1,000 -- student must have a 2.5 GPA and submit essay -- College Scholarship - From IVLA, a Premiere Online High School (internationalvla.com) -- Deadline is June 1, 2021.

Student Scholarships -- newsletter download is available that includes multiple scholarships at https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

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RaiseMe -- a free platform that offers college planning and scholarship resources to both high school students and academic advisors.  Visit raise.me for more information.

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            The Kantner Foundation Inc. was established in 1987 by Woodrow A. Kantner, a self-made real estate developer from Martin County, Florida. Kantner created the foundation to promote community-based philanthropy and the free enterprise system.

            Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated high potential for future success and have met the qualifications set forth by the Foundation. To date, the Foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in the form of scholarships and grants to not-for-profit organizations.

            For the 2020-2021 academic year, the Kantner Foundation is accepting scholarship applications online until Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:59 EDT. The application link is https://www.kantnerfoundation.org/auth/signup.

Our team has also put together a free 112-page list of scholarship opportunities for students in Florida.  Here’s the Florida Scholarship Guide:  https://www.kantnerfoundation.org/apply