Financial Aid & Scholarships
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SENIORS - The 2025-26 FAFSA Form Is Now Open
The FAFSA is NOW open, which means you should complete your form as soon as possible!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Financial Aid Presentation Video
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE ASAP
- What is the FAFSA?
- Types of Federal Student Aid
- How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID)
- FSA ID
- How to Fill out the FAFSA Form
- Completing the FAFSA: Step-by-Step Guide / Completing the FAFSA: Step-by-Step Guide (Spanish)
- FAFSA PowerPoint Walkthrough
- Do You Need Money For College or Career School?
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE BEFORE GRADUATION
Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarship Application (PEFSA) - NOW OPEN; COMPLETE BY JANUARY 31
- Ranging from $500 to $5,000, numerous scholarship opportunities are available to high school graduating seniors in the Pinellas County Public School system. Students only need to fill out one application to match their needs and future interests with nearly 100 scholarship opportunities.
Pinellas County Schools Office of Financial Aid
- Scholarship Opportunities - check this link on the Pinellas County Schools Office of Finanical Aid's website (posted above) monthly as scholarships will change
- 2024-2025 Financial Aid Seminar Dates and Locations
College Board BigFuture Scholarships
Khan Academy: Paying for College Lesson
CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder - Search more than 7,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities. You can:
- Look through the whole list of scholarships below, arranged in order of closest deadline
- Narrow your list with "Search by keyword." Enter a keyword about the type of award you're looking for
- Use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more
College Board Scholarship Search - Begin exploring scholarship opportunities by taking an inventory of your interests. Your academic strengths, extracurricular activities and career goals are also important. Use Scholarship Search to get started.
Common App - A new tab within the application lets students access financial aid and scholarship opportunities while completing their Common App.Fastweb - We're the leading online resource in finding scholarships to help you pay for school.
Going Merry - One app for all your scholarships! It just got a lot easier for students (just like you) to find and apply to scholarships online, absolutely free, forever.
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR NEWLY ADDED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
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Pinellas School Counselor Association 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
Eligibility & General Guidelines:
• Student must be a senior in a Pinellas County high school.
• Essays should not exceed one page providing detailed information on the impact a school counselor (from elementary, middle or high school) has had on the student.
• All applications must be submitted with a completed PSCA Essay Competition Entry Form.
• All applications must include one letter of recommendation from a school staff member.
• All applications must include proof of admission/enrollment at a four-year university, two-year college, or vocational program.Deadlines:
March 2025 - PSCA scholarship information distributed to high school counselors
April 2025 - Deadline for submissions April 11, 2025
May 2025 - Winner announcedAWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 11
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Give Kids a Chance
Give Kids A Chance is offering scholarship grants in the amount of $1,250 to high school seniors planning to attend college. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must have the following criteria:• Be a graduating senior from a public high school.• Be a Florida resident.• Have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.• Must document financial need. Eligible students must have a family income that is less than 60% of the median family income of the area in which they reside.• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing higher education.• Show involvement in school or community activities.• Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or other community representatives.Award recipients are invited to re-apply each year they remain in college. As long as the following criteria is met:
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale.)
• Have been in college no more than four years.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 - Last day for applications to be submitted for review (post dated no later than April 30, 2024).
Notification: April 30, 2024 (approximately) - The Miami Foundation will mail award notifications to the student and high school to make arrangements for the issuance of your award.
Award sent to recipient: July 31st, 2024 (approximately) - Sent to recipient (payable jointly to school and recipient.)To Apply:Download the application here to mail back OR complete the application online here through The Miami Foundation's portal.Note: Please only apply once either by submitting the application via mail or submitting online through The Miami Foundation's portal. If completed online, please be sure to select the "Give Kids a Chance Scholarship" from the portal.AWARD: $1,250DEADLINE: April 30 -
Student-View Scholarship Program
The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors.
It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average
* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
* NO essays
* NO application feesSimply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
AWARD:
One (1) individual prize of a $10,000 scholarship.
Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship.
Three (3) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
DEADLINE: APRIL 23 -
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE:
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - March 1
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS - June 15
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Various Scholarships
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian colleges. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a "one-stop-shop" for receiving free information from...$3,500
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...$10,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2025.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...$1,000
The purpose of the Connex Foundation Scholarship is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. The scholarship serves to promote the multi-site facilities industry by attracting high school, college-level, career transitioning, adult re-entry, and veteran students into the field of study...$5,000
A one-year program for doctoral students from any university and discipline who are interested in political economy.Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due March 15, 2025.Application review will begin after the deadline, and decisions will begin to be announced twelve or more weeks after the deadline.DetailsThe total award of up to $10,000 includes:A stipendAll required readingsTravel and lodging to...$10,000
The 9.11 Promise Run provides scholarships to qualified children of first responders and military service members who have been killed or injured and are unable to hold employment.Starting in 2019, participants of the 9.11 Promise events fundraised for scholarships that positively impact the lives of children and families impacted by the loss of their loved one.Scholarship amounts range from a...$15,000
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an engaging, in-depth, five-day summer program for 51 high school journalists (one from each state and the District of Columbia) who “dream, dare and do.”Be the one to represent your state and join students from around the country at an exclusive, free Washington, D.C., journalism experience like no other.The Al Neuharth...$1,000
Ben Brock was a lifelong learner in the fields of computer science and geography.Ben was constantly improving himself by continuously developing new knowledge and skills, and he acted as a mentor to everyone around him and was happy to let others learn from him. This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ben Brock by supporting lifelong learners who are active...$7,500
College prices are rising out of control, leaving many talented, passionate students unable to afford their desired degrees.Struggling to finance a college education can make many career fields inaccessible, particularly those such as engineering which require specialized knowledge to enter. Students should be encouraged to go after their dreams and reach their full potential and aided in any way possible...$20,000
The computer science field is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative industries, but there’s a stark lack of diversity when it comes to both people and ideas.The Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship will support the next generation of multi-faceted computer scientists, with a special focus on coders, by providing financial assistance for their degree. The goal is to uplift...$5,000
Many of the brightest minds of tomorrow are unable to afford to pursue their college degrees and life goals due to the rising costs of college.Tuition and fees alone now average $9,400 per year at public 4-year institutions and private nonprofit institutions charge an average of $37,600 per year for tuition and fees. In addition to living expenses, these costs...$2,000
To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/UniversityBe a legal resident of the United States or CanadaEnrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.$500
The LM Scholarship Program provides a $500 scholarship to a deserving student who is: 1. Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September. 2. A student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.3. A student must be...$500
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2025.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2025 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...$500
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.5) Be attending a...$500
