Scholarship Opportunities

VISION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

The Sanford Alumnae Chapter pledges to enrich the lives of the Seminole County Area through service.  The Scholarship Committee, one of many committees of the Chapter, has the responsibility of overseeing the Sanford Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Program.  The objective of the program is to provide scholarships annually to graduating Seminole County high school seniors who have excelled academically and contributed their talents to the improvement of their community.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for a scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be an African American student graduating from a public high school in Seminole County  in May or June 2021
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Plan to enter an accredited two-year or four-year university or college as a full-time freshman in the Fall of 2021
• Not be the child of a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Complete the application packet as prescribed by the instructions herein

The application is now open for the 2021 CFHLA Full Ride Hospitality Student Scholarship Program, for current high school seniors who have been accepted to a Central Florida Hospitality Education Program.

Minimum Student Requirements:

• The Student Applicant must be a 2021 Central Florida High School Graduate (Orange, Osceola or Seminole County)

• The Student Applicant must be registered and fully admitted to a Central Florida Undergraduate HOSPITALITY Program by September, 2021

• The Student Applicant must hold a GPA of 3.0 or greater

CFHLA will offer 1-3 Graduating High School Seniors with Full-Ride Scholarships to pursue a Hospitality Education. Applications are due to CFHLA by: Friday, March 19th, 2021

The First Generation Program at Seminole State College is dedicated to assisting students who are first-generation (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree) achieve their goal of earning a college degree. We provide academic advising and financial aid assistance, as well as workshops and activities to help connect you to other students, staff, and faculty –all in one place!

Through a generous donation from the Wayne M. Densch Charities, Inc., we are offering 75 incoming students for Fall 2021 the opportunity to participate in a first generation scholarship program in which we provide a $750 scholarship each semester (fall and spring, total award up to $3,000) your first two years at Seminole State College. As a Densch Scholar, you will be assigned to the same advisors your entire time at Seminole State, have a peer mentor to help you navigate your first semester, and have special opportunities for leadership and career development.

PRIORITY DEADLINE: March 26, 2021

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an organization focused on the academic achievements and community service acts of young people. As such, we are pleased to invite male or female African-American high school seniors, who are in good academic and social standing within the Orange and Seminole Counties, to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship will be disbursed during the 2020-2021 academic year. Winners will be notified via email.

In order to be eligible for this award, please note the following requirements. All documents must be submitted to be considered for this scholarship.

•  Acceptance letter from a Historically Black College or University
•  Completion of the attached application
•  Completion of a 250-word essay answering the following: “Why are you attending an HBCU and what will you gain from an HBCU college experience?” (include header with identifying information)
•  Submission of one letter of recommendation from a staff member at your high school (ie. principal, teacher, or counselor)
•  Submission of one letter of recommendation from a community figure (ie. your spiritual leader/minister or community service coordinator)
•  Submission of an official transcript (sealed and stamped by school guidance counselor)
•  Submission of standardized test scores SAT or ACT (provide hard copy if not listed on official transcript)
•  District GPA of 3.0 or higher
•  Please attach list of extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership positions and/or community service involvement. *include header with identifying information

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an organization focused on the academic achievements and community service acts of young girls and women. As such, we are pleased to invite female African-American high school seniors, who are in good academic and social standing within Orange and Seminole County, to apply for a scholarship. The scholarship will be disbursed during the 2020-2021 academic year. Winners will be notified via email.

This Scholarship is dedicated to Cecil A. Tucker, II. Cecil was a Christian, agricultural researcher, rancher, historian, author, businessman and philanthropist of both time and resources. He was a 7th generation Floridian born in Rockledge, FL on May 26, 1931. He grew up in Christmas in rural eastern Orange County. He attended the University of Florida from 1950-1954 receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry, with minors in Soil Science and Agronomy, and a Master of Science in Animal Husbandry and Nutrition. Cecil had a long, successful career in agriculture having served as a Seminole County Agricultural agent, where he developed educational programs for farmers as well as youth, with his 4-H youth programs producing multiple state champions. Cecil was a leader in the agriculture community, having served as President of Seminole County Farm Bureau for a number of years. Cecil won several awards at the state level throughout his careers, but perhaps his favorite awards, due to a lifetime of service to both, were being made an Honorary Director of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association in 2009 and being inducted into the Florida’s 4-H Hall of Fame in 2017. Cecil’s positive attitude, kind smile, charitable inclination and depth of knowledge will be sorely missed by all fortunate enough to have known him. This scholarship strives to honor his memory by helping to support future agricultural leaders.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. Applicants must be high school seniors in Seminole County, Florida. Applicant must be member of Florida Farm Bureau, or have a family member who is a member of Florida Farm Bureau.

This scholarship strives to award $1,000 to four graduating High School Seniors who are interested in continuing their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the diverse agricultural industry.
Scholarship winner will be determined by April 30, 2021.

PEO Chapter BQ, Florida Scholarships are provided annually for the support of actively involved students to obtain higher education at an accredited, not-for-profit college or university. Scholarship amounts may vary each year based on the number of applicants and chapter resources. A Scholarship Committee comprised of Chapter BQ members reviews the applications and makes recommendations for awarding the scholarship. The award is then approved by the International PEO Foundation. Relatives of members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible.

Requirements for consideration:

1. You must be a female student who is a full-time resident of Orange or Seminole County, Florida.

2. You must have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.000 to 3.500 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.

3. You should be actively and regularly involved in your school, community, and/or work.

4. You should have clear goals for your future studies.

5. Although financial need may be considered, it is not the primary criterion for selection.