Top 78 Florida Scholarships in September 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to address the underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in the state of Florida by increasing the pool of citizens qualified with Ph.D. degrees to teach at the college and university levels. As a by-product, it is expected that employment opportunities in industry will also be expanded.

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!

Arts For Life! recognizes the creativity and artistic talents of high school students throughout Florida. Thus, annually, Arts for Life! awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 Florida high school seniors who demonstrate academic and artistic excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or the visual arts. The program, launched by former First Lady Columba Bush in 1999, has awarded scholarships to more than 575 gifted high school seniors over its lifetime.

The Servin-Ellis Scholarship Fund is open to any high school senior who is enrolled or plans to enroll in the current year in undergraduate study. Students interested in applying must first qualify by having a parent or guardian who is an FCU member or by being a FCU member themselves. To apply, students must submit a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a list of extracurricular activities, and a 300+ word essay about who you are and how the scholarship would benefit you. If you're a college-bound high school senior who, or whose parents are, a member of FCU, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding program at an accredited university. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and be attending an academic institution in the United States. Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Florida, Michigan, and Ohio. If you're an undergraduate passionate about welding, especially in the states of Florida, Michigan, or Ohio, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The American Legion Department of Florida General Scholarship is open to the direct descendants of members of the American Legion, as well as the descendants of veterans (including the deceased) who would be eligible to be members of the American Legion. Applicants must also be high school seniors, be attending a Florida high school, and have parents who are also Florida residents. Selected recipients can earn between $500 and $2,500 to go towards their post-secondary education. The deadline falls on March 1st of each year. If you're a Florida high school senior with a parent or grandparent who was an American Legion member or veteran, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships offered by the Godbold Foundation are intended to help high-achieving students with financial need to afford to pay for college. The scholarship is awarded to up to 10 students per year and is worth $25,000 over four years of in-state undergraduate studies at public universities in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must have overcome significant obstacles in life and must attend public or private high schools in specific geographic areas of Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina: the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco in the Tampa Bay area of Florida; the cities of Florence and Marion in South Carolina, and the county of Avery in North Carolina. To maintain the scholarship, undergraduates must be enrolled full-time and remain in good academic standing. The application cycle runs from December 1 to March 2nd every year. If you fit these eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship program made possible by the FSGA Foundation. In the Spring of each year, the FSGA Foundation selects golfers from the FJT's graduating class to be awarded a renewable four-year scholarship. Applicants must be Florida high school seniors who have been accepted to a college or university and have completed in a minimum of three FSGA or FJT tournaments. To renew the scholarship, selected recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and submit a request each year to have their scholarship extended to the next year. While the first-time application deadline falls on June 1st of every year, renewal requests are due by July 1st annually. If you're an incoming college student from Florida with a history in golfing, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a college student facing economic hardship? Further, are you residing in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas? If so, consider applying for Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund! The scholarship is open to full-time university students residing in the listed states/regions who are experiencing emergency financial need. Events that will qualify students for this scholarship include the following: change in family income, loss of job, death of an immediate family member, natural disaster, eviction or home foreclosure, burglary, and fire. Each year, the scholarship awards multiple recipients up to $500 to support them during their times of need. If you're a college student in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas that has been impacted by an unexpected hardship affecting your education, we encourage you to apply! 

Are you a first-generation college student from Florida who is currently (or will soon be) attending a public Florida university? If so, consider applying for the First Generation Matching Grant Program! This is a need-based grant program offered to first-generation Florida residents attending any public university in the state. Bear in mind that each university has its own application procedure, deadline, eligibility criteria, and award amount. However, each will require you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to determine financial need. The program is provided by the Florida Department of Education. If you’re a first-generation college student and Florida resident who will soon be enrolling in a public Florida university, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA and apply! Be sure to check and complete your institution’s specific application requirements as well.

Are you a minority, Florida resident, and aspiring teacher? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship! Each cycle, the scholarship awards $4,000 to aspiring teachers studying at public Florida universities. The scholarship is biannual, with priority deadlines of August 1st and November 30th. In order to apply, applicants must be enrolled in state-approved Educator Preparation Programs at select Florida institutions. If awarded the scholarship, you must maintain certain eligibility criteria, attend the annual symposium, and agree to teach in Florida for the same number of years you received funding. The scholarship is funded by the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc., an organization with a mission “​​to increase the number of minority teachers in Florida to better reflect our state’s diverse population.” If you’re a minority in Florida wanting to help educate and foster the next generation, we encourage you to apply for the Minority Teacher Education Scholarship!

The Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship is for students who have or have had a close family member such as a spouse, parent or guardian, child or grandparent diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and who want to pursue a degree in the medical profession as a result of their experience. Applicants must be residents of Florida, currently majoring in any medically-related or social work degree or attending any medically-related certification programs, and have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S. If you're a current or incoming post-secondary student from Florida, and have a relative who's been affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.

The ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Hispanic college freshmen who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U. S. post-secondary institutions. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, and plan to enroll in an accredited college or university. Applicants must reside within the following cities and surrounding areas and meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin, Texas; Bayamon, Puerto Rico; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Corpus Christi, Texas; Dallas, Texas; El Paso, Texas; Houston, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami, Florida; Oxnard, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; and Vancouver, Washington. If you're a Hispanic college freshman passionate about engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Aylesworth scholarships are available to students in all Florida universities that conduct research in the marine sciences. The scholarship is a career award that support recipients each semester until their education goals are met. The award is approximately $2,500 per semester, though the selection committee may adjust the award depending on the student’s need. If you're a post-secondary student in Florida study an ocean- or marine-related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to dive deeper into the scholarship details.

Are you an LGBTQ+ high school graduate over 16 years of age who will be enrolled in a postsecondary institution or trade school by this upcoming Fall? Further, do you reside in or are currently attending a university in the Jacksonville area (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties)? If both apply, consider applying for the PFLAG of Jacksonville Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple LGBTQ+ students who demonstrate academic potential, a positive sense of self, and service to the LGBTQ+ community. In order to apply, you must complete the application form and submit the required application materials. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your service towards the LGBTQ+ community has certainly helped others, and now it’s time to let others help you!

The FEFPA Scholarship is up for grabs! This opportunity is open to all full-time students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited Florida university or community college, as well as part-time students with full-time employment. If your major is related to facilities planning or you're interested in pursuing this field, then this is the scholarship for you! Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and career.