Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • 36th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay & Oratorical Contest

    Essay Topic: Imagine your school has decided not to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day in any special way. Write an essay persuading your school leaders why it is important to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy. In your essay, describe the significance of his contributions to our country and suggest meaningful ways the school could commemorate this important holiday.

    AWARD:  $500 scholarships

    DEADLINE:  December 14 @ 11:59pm

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  • Dunedin Youth Guild Scholarships

     

    Applicants must either reside in Dunedin OR attend a high school located in Dunedin.

     

    Scholarships for varying amounts of funds and for varying lengths of time are awarded by the Dunedin Youth Guild each year.

     

    All applications must be received by Thursday, February 19, 2026 to be considered. Members of the scholarship committee will coordinate with the students for scheduling interviews for all the applicants. The interviews will be held at the Dunedin Community Center.

     

    Questions for the scholarship committee may be emailed to dygscholarships@gmail.com.

     

    AWARD:  Varies

     

    DEADLINE:  February 19

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  • Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship

    Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12

    • ✅ No GPA requirement
    • ✅ No income restrictions
    • ✅ No essay required

    It’s free, fast, and students love how simple it is.

    Cirkled In: More Than a Scholarship – A Free Platform for College & Career Success:
    This scholarship is just one piece of what Cirkled In offers. Cirkled In is an award-winning, all-in-one College & Career Readiness hub built for how Gen Z thinks and learns, helping educators and schools. It's free for students and teachers.

    With Cirkled In, students get: 

    Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)

    Deadline:  December 31

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  • Coolidge Scholarship

    The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.

    This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

    AWARD:  Full-ride

    DEADLINE:  December 16 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

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  • Hagan Scholarship Foundation

    The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad 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 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

    AWARD:  The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad.

    DEADLINE:  December 1

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