Current Scholarship Offers by Deadlines
PSC/USF S-STEM Turnpike Scholarship -- Apply ASAP
PSC/USF S-STEM Turnpike Scholarship -- Apply ASAP
- polk.edu/turnpike
- For PSC students planning to transfer to USF in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
- up to 10,000 per year
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Florida Agricultural History & Creativity Scholarship -- February 25
Florida Agricultural History & Creativity Scholarship -- February 25
- Students are asked to type a 500-word essay on one of three topics
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an educator
- Apply online at https://www.fdacs.gov/Education/Florida-Agricultural-History-and-Creativity-Award-Competition on or before Friday, February 25th, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST.
The Bailey Family Foundation -- February 28
The Bailey Family Foundation -- February 28
- http://www.bailey-family.org/
American Center for Political Leadership Essay Contest -- March 30
American Center for Political Leadership Essay Contest -- March 30
- Up to $1,500
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Minority Male Scholarship -- April 2
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Minority Male Scholarship -- April 2
- 2.7 GPA and demonstrated college acceptance
- Short application and essay
| omega_psi_phi_male_youth_scholarship_2021.doc |
"You Will Be Found" College Essay Writing Challenge -- April 5
Brooks Law Group Scholarship -- May 7
Against All Odds Scholarship -- May 20
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarships
"You Will Be Found" College Essay Writing Challenge -- April 5
- $10,000 and a free six-week Gotham Writers class; additional prizes possible
- 11th and 12th graders eligible
- 650-word college-app style essay that describes how you have managed to ensure those around you were a little less alone in recent months – or, alternatively, a moment where you yourself have found comfort in connection.
- https://www.writingclasses.com/contest/you-will-be-found-college-essay-writing-challenge-2021
Brooks Law Group Scholarship -- May 7
- Up to $1,000
- https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/
Against All Odds Scholarship -- May 20
- For graduating student-athletes who have experienced and overcome adversity
- Up to $1,000
- robinwagmanaao.org
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarships
- Students & parents are encouraged to review each scholarship opportunity and apply if eligible
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Scholly- download the app or visit www.myscholly.com
Scholly- download the app or visit www.myscholly.com
- Scholly $2,000 Back to School Scholarship - Available to all students
- What Do You Meme $30,000 BIPOC Scholarship - Available to all students who are Black Identifying, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)
- Bryce Thompson $100,000 HBCU Scholarship - Available to all students who will be enrolling in an HBCU before December 2021 (or are enrolled already)
Guidelines Surrounding College Visits
- Juniors and Seniors with GPA’s of 3.0 and better are eligible to attend.
- Each student must receive a pass from Mrs. Richardson in the Lakeland guidance office. Passes will be issued before/after school and during lunch.
- Passes will not be distributed the day of the event.
- Students must notify their classroom teachers of their intent to attend prior to the day of the event.
- Attendance is at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
- Students are responsible for making up any missed work pursuant to the Code of Conduct
- Mrs. Richardson keeps a sign-up sheet for each event.
