BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS March 15, Scholarship Bulletin REQUIRED

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1 15, Bulletin Nelnet Program -Junior Achievement Senior. US Residents. Plan to attend college in the next school year. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial Need. Completed two Junior Achievement programs. Letters of Recommendation. Demonstrate achievement, leadership and college career potential. Essay. varies 19 James F. Minnet, Jr. Memorial Senior at selected high schools. Must apply for admission at Broward Community College and file a FAFSA. Student must plan to go to school Full-Time (12 credit hours) and maintain a 2.0 GPA. $ BCC Principal s Honors Award Broward County High School Senior. Nominated by High School. Academically Talented. Plan to attend full-time course load (12 credit hours or more) at Broward Community College. File FAFSA. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and maintain 3.0 GPA at college level. $1,450 per year 23 Norman Lipster Memorial Graduating Senior at Coconut Creek High School. Must apply for admission at Broward Community College and file a FAFSA. Student must plan to go to school Full-Time (12 credit hours) and maintain a 2.5 GPA. $3, Leah Matson Graduating Senior at Miramar High School. Must apply for admission at Broward Community College and file a FAFSA. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. Student must plan to go to school Full-Time (12 credit hours) and maintain a 3.0 GPA. $1, Mico Alumni Association of SF Graduating Seniors. Transcripts. Photo. 500 Word Essay: "Do you believe that the FCAT is the best way to determine if students should receive a standard high school diploma?" or "Describe your participation in a specific school or community service project and how it impacted your life or the life of others" $1, Broward County Gator Club High School Senior planning to attend the University of Florida. Transcripts. Recommendations. Statement. Application available at: varies 24 Ralph H. & Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Government Employee/Child/Spouse in Broward County. Resident of Florida. Plan to attend a College, University or Vocational Institute in Florida. Financial Need (FAFSA). Transcripts. Signed Employee Verification Form. Information/Application at: $ Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Graduating Female Senior in a Broward County High School. Broward County Resident for minimum of 2 years. US Citizen. Minimum 3.3 GPA and 1200 SAT. Plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Show Personal Leadership. Ability to Communicate Effectively. Demonstrate Financial Need. Information and application available at: $500- $1, BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,000+ See your BRACE advisor for application materials. * Your BRACE Advisor's deadline may be earlier. This is not a complete listing of all scholarship opportunities. Check other sources such as the Internet, employers and the college or technical school you plan to attend! Access the BRACE website at: Departments/click the BRACE link.

2 15, Bulletin CFB Gertrude Gray Memorial - BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. Community involvement demonstrated through community service hours. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $6000 over a 4-year period Gerald & Lorraine Farmer Broward County Public School Senior. US Citizen. Acceptance and enrollment as a full-time college student. Financial Need. Scholastic Aptitude. Letters of Recommendation. Certification that applicant is free from drugs and crime during public school education. $1000 Claire Binger Memorial Graduating Seniors. Children of Broward Teachers Union members. Interested in pursuing careers in the educational field. Transcript. Education $1,000 CFB Helligas Family - BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Weighted GPA between 2.0 and 2.9. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $4000 over a 4-year period CFB Nancy J. MacDonald - BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. Must be physically or mentally challenged. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,000 CFB Lawrence A. Sanders - BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Plan on pursuing a career in creative writing or journalism Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: Creative Writing or Journalism $2,000 BRACE Golden Opportunity Broward County Public School Senior. Florida Resident. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a Florida state university to pursue a bachelor's degree. Minimum 3.2 weighted GPA. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: 4-Year tuition BRACE Silver Opportunity Broward County Public School Senior. Florida Resident. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a Florida community college or Florida technical center to pursue a 2 year degree. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: 2-Year tuition BRACE Comeback Kid student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Must show evidence of how obstacles and personal barriers have been overcome. Essay. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,000+ Youth Mentoring BRACE Broward County Public School Senior. Must have participated in the Youth Mentoring Program during middle or high school. Recommendation written by your adult mentor that verifies your participation in the program. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at any Accredited College, University or Technical Center. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,000 2.

3 15, Bulletin CFB Dr. Stanley & Pearl Goodman - BRACE Broward County Public School Senior. Male. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. Major in medical profession. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: Medical Profession $1,000 Broward Futures Program Broward County Public School Students. Plan to attend Broward Community College. Students must be nominated. Be enrolled in the Sheriffs Leadership Academy or in an eligible school or community based mentoring program AND have one or more additional indicators(see application). Maintain 2.5 GPA. Good Behavior. Avoid drugs or alcohol. 92% or better average daily school attendance. Perform community service. Photo ID. Senior deadline. Tuition, Fees & Books CFB Henry Latimer Memorial - BRACE Broward County Public School Senior. Graduate from Dillard High. Must be accepted and plan to attend Florida A&M University. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,400 CFB Walter & Marie Habeck - BRACE student at an accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $5,000 Quota International Senior. Must be either deaf or hard of hearing, or pursing an educational/career path in service to the deaf and hard of hearing. Essay outlining educational and career goals. References. Transcripts. $1,000 CFB Donnellan - BRACE student at any accredited Florida college, university or technical school. Bright Futures Ineligible. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,000 CFB Sheriff Ron Cochran - BRACE student at any accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,700 CFB Ola & Runette Williams - BRACE student at any accredited college, university or technical school. Northeast High Graduate. Plan to major in Math, Science or plan career in Guidance. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: $1,500 Academy of Finance - BRACE Golden Opportunity Broward County Public School Senior. Florida Resident. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a Florida state university to pursue a bachelor's degree. Participation in the Academy of Finance Program. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: 4-Year tuition Academy of Hospitality & Tourism - BRACE Silver Opportunity Broward County Public School Senior. Florida Resident. Must be accepted and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a Florida community college or technical center. Participation in the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Program. Unmet Financial Need. Must complete the FAFSA. See your BRACE advisor for details. Application available at: 2-Year tuition 3.

4 15, Bulletin Federal Employee Education Assistance Program Senior. Dependent of current civilian federal or postal employees with at least 3 years of federal service. Plan to enroll in an accredited postsecondary school in a course of study that will lead to a two-year or four-year degree. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay. Transcript. Recommendation. Information and application at: varies Jamie Bloodworth LGBT Youth Senior at a school within Broward County. Identify yourself as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender person or have a significant reason to be affiliated with LGBT issues (family member, friends, etc.) Minimum 3.0 GPA. Community Service. Transcript. Essay. Interview. $1,500 National Foster Parent Association Youth Fund Seniors. Children of foster families who are members of the National Foster Parent Association. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical school. Transcripts. Letters of Recommendation. Statement. Information and application available at: $1, Nelnet National Sweepstakes Senior. US Residents. Plan to attend college in the next school year. sweepstakes. Apply on line at: $1, Robert G. Porter Scholars Program Graduating senior. Dependent of an American Federation of Teachers member. Plan to attend an accredited college or university. Transcript. Letters of Recommendation. Personal Statement. Application available at: $8, Casey Family Scholars In foster care, taken out of foster care after 16th birthday or lost both parents to death before 18 and not adopted. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical school. Information and on-line application available at: varies 31 First Generation Matching Grant Program Florida undergraduate residents who demonstrate financial need and whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree. Florida Resident & US Citizen. Be accepted at a Florida public state university. Enroll as a degree seeking student. Must complete the FAFSA at: and complete the FFAA at: varies University Deadline American Nuclear Society Incoming Freshman Seniors. Plan to enroll, full-time, in college courses and pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. Academic Achievement. Transcript. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Information and application at: Nuclear engineering $2, United Automobile Workers of America High School Seniors. Plan to attend an accredited college. Essay Contest: "What Organized Labor Means to Me" $400 to $1, Mango Festival Senior. Resident of Deerfield Beach. Financial Need. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Transcripts. Letters of Recommendation. Personal Statement. $1,

5 15, Bulletin s for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Dependent child of a qualified veteran or serviceman whose official military and residency status is verified by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. Attend an eligible Florida college, university or technical school. Submit Florida Financial Aid Application online at: Tuition & fees 01 Jose Marti Challenge Grant Fund US Citizen. Florida Resident. Hispanic Origin. Plan to attend a public or private institution in Florida. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. Demonstrate a minimum of $2,000 in financial need. Must file a FAFSA by May 15. Must complete the Florida Financial Aid Application by 1st deadline date. $2, Allen J. Finkelson Academic Senior. Florida resident. Currently accepted in an accredited college or university in the US. Preference will be given to a student majoring in Journalism, Communications or Equine-related studies. Minimum 2.8 GPA. Evidence of Community Service and Leadership. Letters of Recommendation. Journalism or Communications $ Joe Lewis Smith Foundation Senior word Essay that addresses three questions referenced on application. Transcript. Minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA. Letters of Recommendation. $500- $1, Miami HEAT High School Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County. Excellence in academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Community Service Verification. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample. Information/Application at: 02 Dr. Jack Ramsay -Miami Heat High School Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County. Excellence in academics and community service. Plan to pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism or Sports Communications. Min 3.2 GPA. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample. More information/application at: Broadcast Journalism or Sports Communications 02 FPA of Broward County Corporate Partner College Broward County High School Senior. Scholastic Excellence. Plan to attend an accredited college or university. SAT scores. Recent Report Card. Letters of Recommendation. Must answer essay question. $ Yoshiyama Award High school seniors who have distinguished themselves through extensive service and leadership in their communities. Nominations are accepted from anyone in the U.S. associated with the community endeavors of high school students. Online Nomination Form at: $5, Miami HEAT Student-Athlete High School Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County. Participates in a sport. Excellence in academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Community Service Verification. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample. Information and application at: 02 Broward Community College Scholar Award Broward County High School Senior. Must submit application to Broward Community College and plan to attend the Honors Institute. Minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA. Minimum 21 ACT or Minimum 1000 SAT. Transcript. Writing Sample. AP or Honors courses completed. Guidance Counselor/BRACE Certification Form. Full tuition & fees 06 5.

6 15, Bulletin Hispanic Osteopathic Medical Student Association (HOMSA) High School Seniors in Broward Public School System. Hispanic Descent. Interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Financial Need. Letters of Recommendation. Essay. Acceptance letter to Nova Southeastern University or another academic institution. BRACE Advisor Signature. Health- Related Field $ Scholastic Essay Contest Grades 11 & 12. US Resident. 500 word Essay on topic: "Describe an event or experience that had a positive influence on the way that you approach financial management. Outline the most helpful thing you learned and describe how it led to the development of specific skills". For details and entry form go to: $200- $15, VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award Grades US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Original, unproduced and unpublished Playwright. Must address the issue of disability. For information and application, go to: up to $2,000 & DC Trip 13 National Restaurant Association Academic Seniors. Plan to study culinary arts or food service management at an accredited culinary school, college or university. Minimum 2.75 GPA. Minimum of 250 hours of restaurant or foodservice-related work experience. Letters of Recommendation. Apply on line. Information at: Culinary Arts $2, WKPA Dream Seniors. South or Central American Descent (including Mexico) or Brazilian Descent. Plan to enroll full time at any accredited college, university or vocational school in the US. Transcript. Test Scores. Essay. Community Service. Work/Extra Curricular Activities. Letter of Recommendation. Application and rules at: $1, Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson /UPS High School Senior. Child of a United Parcel Service Employee living in Florida. Plans to attend an accredited school in the state of Florida. Financial Need. Application available at: $1,000- $10, Robert C. Byrd Honors Program US Citizen. Florida Resident. High school may nominate one student who has the highest product of unweighted GPA earned multiplied by ACT score (or converted SAT score). Plan to enroll full time at eligible post secondary institution. Nominee must complete the Florida Financial Aid Application by 15th. varies 15 Society of Professional Journalists Seniors. Plan a career in Journalism. Samples of Work. Describe career goals and financial need. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Application available at: Journalism $500- $1, C.N. McCune Foundation Trust Seniors. Broward County Residents. Attend a Broward County High School. Financial Need. Minimum 2.8 GPA. Possess high leadership and moral qualities and who participate in community service activities. Transcript. Letters of Recommendation. Picture. Tax Return. $500 to 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Award Latino Students. US Citizenship. Plan to attend an accredited college or university. Consistent Active Participation in Public and Community Service Activities. Demonstrate Financial Need. Letters of Recommendation. Essay. Information and Application available at: $1,000 & 16 6.

7 15, Bulletin Oakland Park & Wilton Manors Chamber of Commerce Graduating Seniors. Live in the City of Oakland Park or the City of Wilton Manors. Plan to attend an accredited college or university full time. General interest in Business. Submit a Business Plan. Transcript. Resume. Recommendation form. $1, AFCEA Graduating seniors from Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe or Palm Beach Counties. Plan to pursue a higher education degree in hard sciences, mathematics or engineering disciplines. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Demonstrate Academic Achievement and Leadership Potential. Financial Need. Apply on line at: Hard Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering $1, Becca's Closet Seniors. Documented and notable involvement in a Becca's Closet chapter or supporting organization. Good moral character. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school within the US. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Essay. Application available at: $1, Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity Senior. Financial Need. Notable involvement in community service. Good moral character. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school within the US. Transcript. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Application available at: $1, Pembroke Pines/BCC Graduating Senior. Pembroke Pines Resident. Accepted or enrolled at Broward Community College. Demonstrate Financial Need. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Record of Community Service. Letters of Recommendation. $1, Becca's Closet Nova High School Seniors at Nova High School. Outstanding contribution to local community through the notable involvement in Becca's Closet. Good moral character. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school within the US. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Essay. Application available at: $1, Broward Principals' & Assistants' Association Broward County Public School Seniors. Planning to pursue a career in Education. Statement. Transcripts. Letters of Recommendation. Education $1, Ernest Wooler High School Seniors who reside in Broward County. Priority given to students who reside within the area of State Road 7, McNab Road and the Atlantic Ocean. Plan to a attend a Technical School or Community College within Florida. Financially Needy. Letters of Recommendation. Transcripts. Essay. up to 23 Broward Principals' & Assistants' Offspring Broward County Public School Seniors. Son or Daughter of a member of BPAA organization. Statement. Transcript. Letters of Recommendation. $1, American Patriot Freedom Military dependent children 16 to 21 of Active Duty Service Members, Retirees, Wounded, or those killed in the line of duty while serving our country. Pursuing a postsecondary education at an accredited institution in the next 12 months. Essay. Information and application at: $1,

8 15, Bulletin The Fountainhead Essay Contest High School Juniors & Seniors. Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novel "The Fountainhead". Essays may be submitted on line. For information and rules go to: $50 to $10, Pembroke Lakes Homeowners Association Seniors. Full-time resident of Pembroke Lakes. Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA. Minimum 1,000 SAT or 21 ACT. US citizen or eligible non-citizen. Letters of recommendation. Essay. Transcripts. Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. $500 The JCI Senators of Florida Foundation Senior. Florida Resident. Financial Need. Leadership Positions, Memberships, Honors & Awards. Transcript. References. Personal Statement. $500 May 06 State University System of Florida Institution -Johnson High School Senior. Students with Disabilities. Plan to attend a State University System of Florida Institution. Documentation of a Disability. Personal Statement. Financial Need(FAFSA). Letters of Reference. Official Transcript. Application available at: Varies May 15 Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Award Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.5 weighted GPA in required credits. 75 hours of Community Service. Min 1270 SAT or 28 ACT Apply on line at: 100% tuition plus $0 per semester Graduation Date Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholars Award Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College. 15 credits of college prep academic courses. 3.0 weighted GPA in required credits. Minimum 970 SAT or 20 ACT. Apply on line at: 75% tuition at institution or 100% tuition at Community College Graduation Date Bright Futures Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award Senior. Florida Resident. Attend Florida College credits of core credits required for high school graduation. Three Vocational Job-Prep or Technology Education Program credits in one vocational program with 3.5 GPA. Minimum test scores required. Apply on line at: 75% tuition Graduation Date FSCF DisAdvantaged Seniors. Florida Resident. Disadvantaged and Academically Talented. Minimum 2.5 GPA as computed by the Office of Admission of the selected Florida college or university you plan to attend. Plan to attend college full-time as a degree seeking student. Essay. Transcripts. Application available at: varies June 12 Abbott & Fenner Business Juniors & Seniors. Planning to attend any accredited post secondary institution. Students submit an essay on one of the two topics (Personal Injury Lawyers or Response to Disaster Relief). Information at: $1,000 June 20 Academic Competitiveness Grant High School Students who complete challenging and rigorous coursework in high school. US Citizen. Federal Pell Grant Recipient. Enroll full time in a degree program. Must complete the FAFSA at: and the complete the FFAA at: $750 July 02 8.

9 15, Bulletin Memorial Healthcare Community Graduating Seniors. Reside within South Broward Hospital District Boundaries. Plan to attend community college. Verifiable Community Service. Transcripts. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Interview. Information and application for this and healthcare scholarship opportunities, go to: $1,500 or for healthcare majors Continuous Common Knowledge Challenge High School Students. Plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical school. Internet-based quiz competitions. Rewards students for demonstrating what they know through the use of objective competitions. Quiz on Nursing, Black History, Chemistry, etc. Register at: $ Continuous Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Minorities majoring in Science, Engineering & Mathematics. Plan to attend Florida International University. GPA of 2.8 or above. SAT of 950 or higher. US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Letters of Recommendation. Transcript. Must also apply and be approved for financial aid at FIU. Science, Engineering or Mathematics 1,500 Continuous HANDY Broward County youth who has received services from the Department of Children and Families or the Guardian Ad Litem Program a/k/a Foster Care. Plan to enroll full-time in a college, university or vocational school. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Must enroll full-time in a college, university or vocational school. Two letters of recommendation. Transcripts. Essay. Full Tuition Continuous Collegiate Living Organization The Collegiate Living Organization provides affordable housing to worthy and needy University of Florida students. Information and application at: affordable housing Continuous 9.