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Scholarship Bulletin Board
This bulletin board offers students a variety of scholarship opportunities from Valencia Foundation scholarships that are unfilled to outside resources. Scholarship ad includes
application requirements, locations of applications, and specific
deadlines. Please feel free to check this board frequently as new scholarships are always added.
2013-14 Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application is now open.
Apply today for the fall 2013-14 term! Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
Most scholarships offered through the Valencia Foundation require a student to demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Valencia encourages all students to complete the FAFSA early each year and has a priority deadline of March 15th for the upcoming academic year.
Exciting Work Study Opportunities
West Campus Position
Would you like to work and learn about the Valencia Scholarship process? We currently have one Work Study position open in our West Campus Office. For more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please visit:
https://valencia.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=4373&s=1
Downtown Orange Avenue Position
Would you like to learn about the Valencia Foundation? We currently have an opening for a Work Study Position at our Downtown Center on Orange Ave. For more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please visit:
https://valencia.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=4481&s=1
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WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – 2013
What is a First Generation College Student?
Current Outside Scholarship List
Valencia Foundation Scholarship List
Valencia Alumni Association Scholarship and Awards Programs
Free Scholarship Search Engines
Free Engineering Scholarship Search Programs
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Valencia Foundation Student Feature Opportunity
The Valencia Foundation, in partnership with our generous donors, offer and award scholarship funding throughout the academic year. If you are a 2012-13 Valencia Foundation scholarship recipient, we would love to hear from you! Please email Jen Bhagirath at jbhagirath@valenciacollege.edu for a chance to be featured on our Blog, Facebook and Twitter sites!
Please feel free to share the following in your email submission:
- What has been your proudest achievement so far?
- What do you want to get out of your college experience?
- How did you become interested in your major?
- What have you learned about yourself as you've been a student at Valencia?
- What are your educational/academic goals? What are your future career plans?
- How do you plan to use your studies to achieve your future career plans?
- What do you envision yourself doing in 10 years?
- What will you do with your degree in the long run?
- Why will this scholarship help you in your career goals?
- What is your fondest volunteer experience?
- What scholarship did you receive?
- What would you like to say to the donor who awarded you their scholarship?
- Photographs from volunteer, community service or classroom settings.
We look forward to sharing your inspiring stories!
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| Featured Scholarships of the Month |
Womens Executive Council 2013 scholarship application is now available!
Throughout the year, Women's Executive Council (WEC) raises money for Women's ExecutiveCouncil's Scholarship & EndowmentFunds Throughcorporate sponsors and direct donations. These funds provide scholarships to women attending Valencia Community College, University of Central Florida, Rollins College and Seminole State College of Florida. Our scholarships have provided a turning point in the lives of the many young women we have embraced. Through our financial support, we have encouraged their personal growth, self-improvement, professional development and leadership skills. Since 1987, the Women's Executive Council has awarded$118,600in scholarship funds to women in Central Florida.
Scholarship Value: $1,972
Deadline: August 10, 2013
Eligibility:
- Registered for at least 12 credits at University of Central Florida, Rollins College (including Hamilton Holt School evening), Valencia College, or Seminole College. Consideration will be given for academic hours with full-time employment.
- 3.5 GPA and must be on educational path to a professional degree.
How to Apply:
Mail all required documents to:
WEC Scholarship Committee
PO Box 2895
Orlando, FL 32802
For more information, rules, and requirements, please email: communications@wecOrlando.com
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What is a First Generation College Student?
Students who are the first in their families to attend an institution of higher education, including vocational or technical school. This also refers to students whose parents have attained education at or below the high school level.
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Please feel free to view the following Quick Tip Guide to writing an exceptional thank you letter to our donors. Please note that we do accept thank you greeting cards in addition to your original letter.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Susan Ambridge, Financial Aid/Foundation Scholarships at (407) 582-1168.
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Valencia Alumni Association Scholarships and Awards Programs
The Alumni Association administers scholarships
and award programs that benefit students attending Valencia
College.
To learn more about the various Alumni Association Scholarships
that are available please click HERE!
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| Current Outside Scholarship Descriptions |
The HACU Scholarship Program 2013-2014
Scholarship Value: Varies
Deadline: June 14, 2013
About the Scholarship: HACU has several scholarship opportunities available to help students pay for college.
Requirements For All Scholarship Opportunities:
- Demonstrate financial need (typically determined by filing a FAFSA)
- Meet specific criteria for the scholarship applied for
- Attend a HCAU-member college or university
- Complete HACU Application
Scholarships Available Through Application:
Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship: $1,000 for Business or Hospitality Majors
NASCAR/Wendell Scott Sr Award: $2,200 for Engineering, Business, Public Relations, Mass Media, Sports Marketing, Management, or Technology Majors
Travelers Scholarship: $5,000 for Accounting, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, General Business, General Management, and Human Resources Majors
For more information, rules and requirements for each scholarship, and application please visit:
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
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The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Deadline: June 30, 2013
Who Can Apply: Undergraduates, MBA Students
Minimum GPA Required: 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
Area of Study: General, Business or MBA
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship, or Y.E.S. gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world.
To apply, submit a 500-1000 word required essay and optional Video along with your contact information to paramountequity.com
Essay Topic Ideas:
- What problem would you solve through your entrepreneurial efforts?
- Why do you want to be an entrepreneur?
- What is your personal entrepreneurial success story?
- How do you inspire others to share your vision and get behind your cause?
- As an entrepreneur you will constantly face adversity and negativity (or as Hayes would say, “the body snatchers”). What will you do when faced with this enemy?
For more information contest rules, requlations, and discalimers, please visit: http://www.paramountequity.com/scholarship/.
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The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest
Value: $1000
Deadline: June 30, 2013
About the Contest: Show us your stuff and you could win a $1,000 award. The contestant who submits the most thought-provoking and well-reasoned business plan executive summary will take the prize. Only one prize will be awarded. Entries will be judged by a panel of The Company Corporation's Small Business Specialists. Open to participants from around the country, the Business Plan Contest encourages young entrepreneurs to grow their ideas into start-up and early-stage businesses. For students 18 years of age and older.
How to Enter: Submit a completed business plan executive summary, no longer than 1 page to win@incorporate.com with TCC Business Plan Submission and your Name in the Subject Line.
For More Information, Rules, and Disclaimers Please visit:
https://www.incorporate.com/business_plan_contest.html
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Aspiringnurse.com Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2013
About the Scholarship: Aspiringnurse.com is offering a $1000 scholarship to undergraduate nurse students seeking financial aid for tuition, books and education related costs.
Who is Eligible to Apply: Any future undergraduate student who is currently enrolled or has been accepted into a United States accredited nursing program.
How to Apply:
For more information, rules, and to apply please visit:
http://www.aspiringnurse.com/nursing-scholarship/
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The Florida Peanut Producers Association 2012 Scholarship Award Program
Scholarship Value: $1,200
Deadline: July 1, 2013
The applicant or someone in the applicant’s family must be an actively producing peanut grower, not necessarily a member of the FPPA. It is the intent of the Scholarship Award Committee, however, that the award recipients attend a Florida junior college or four-year university.
Eligibility:
- Student or family member must be actively producing peanut grower
- Currently attending a Florida junior college or four-year university
- Application must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2013
- A 2012 high school graduate
- Transcript of all academic grades from grades 10-12 with class rank
- One letter addressed ti Awards Committee from prominent citizen, not elected or public official, see application for details
- Typewritten essay of no more than 500 words: Why I want to go to college?
- A summary of personal agriculture experiences (If any)
For application, details, rules, and more information, please visit: http://www.flpeanuts.com/news.htm
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The Future Dentist Scholarship Fund
Value: $500
Deadline: July 31, 2013
About the Scholarship: About the Scholarship: Dr. Callahan is pleased to announce our first annual “Future Dentist Scholarship” essay contest. In an effort to offset the ever-growing costs of entering the dental profession, we have established two $500 scholarships for students pursuing a future in the dental profession. The funds may be used for books, instruments, or any other costs associated with those endeavors.
Rules:
- Must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited US college or university
- Must be pursuing a pre-dental or dental degree
How to Apply:
Write an essay up to 500 words on the following:
- What do you expect to be your greatest challenge as you enter the dental profession? What will you do to overcome that challenge?
- Why should you be selected for this scholarship?
Mail completed essay with a cover letter, your CV and contact information, and a copy of your college dental school transcripts to:
Future Dentist Scholarship
FundClinton Callahan, DMD6475
Wall St. #150
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
For more information, rules, and regulations please visit: http://www.springspediatricdentist.com/scholarships/
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HACU Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Securing the American Dream
Deadline: August 2, 2013
About the Award: A limited number of scholarships are available to eligible students to attend the HACE conference at Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL from October 26-28, 2013. The conference annually attracts hundreds of distinguished academic, corporate, federal, public policy and community leaders, along with top corporate and federal employers.
What the Award Covers: Cost of conference registration, travel and lodging for out-of-state students, and conference-related meals (1 per day).
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate status
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Must be physically attending home institution in the fall 2013
- Must be willing to be sponsored by a corporate or federal sponsor
- 2012 Winners are not eligible
How to Apply:
For more information, rules, and regulations please visit: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Conference_Student_Scholarship1.asp
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Domo Scholarship for Business Management
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Deadline: August 31, 2013
About the scholarship: For the 2013 academic year, Domo will provide two scholarships of $2,500 each for college students who are studying business management and who show an interest in analytics.
How to Apply:
- Complete a survey
- Write a 500-word essay
For more information, rules, and to apply please visit: http://www.domo.com/company/scholarship
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Best Price Nutrition & Health Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Deadline: December 13, 2013
About the Scholarship: Best Price Nutrition is offering one student a $1,000 paid scholarship towards their academic costs for the 2014 school year. If any alumni wins this scholarship, $1,000 will be given to the school the alumni graduated from. As a bonus, the winner will also receive $250 in supplements from Empyrean Nutrition.
Enter Here: Best Price Nutrition & Health Scholarship Application
Rules:
- Currently residing in the United States.
- All eligible participants must be a currently enrolled full-time in college or an alumni
- Student must provide the address of the college's Financial Aid Office.
- Student must provide college student identification number.
- All decisions we make are final and are not subject to appeal.
- Before the Prize will be awarded, all information submitted in the application email will be verified. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the official entry, the student will be disqualified without notification to the student.
- Only one entry per student.
For More Information, Rules, and Disclaimers:
http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/scholarship.html
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Disability Awareness Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Deadline: January 10, 2014
About the Scholarship: MilitaryVALoan.com is pleased to offer scholarships in support of disability awareness. Every year, a prospective or current college student will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with the costs associated with attending school.
Who is Eligible to Apply: Anyone who meets the Application requirements, whether or not you have a disability and:
- 17 years of age or older
- Currently accepted to a college program but not yet started, or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
How to Apply:
For more information, rules, and to apply please visit:
http://www.militaryvaloan.com/disability-scholarships.html
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Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Deadline: March 15, 2014
About the Scholarship: The Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship will award $500 every year to a student striving at achieve their dream of entering the dental field.
Who is eligible to Apply: Any student currently attending a college, university, dentist school, or specialization school, or will be attending within 1 year, and hopes to enter the dental field in the future.
How to Apply: Submit a 300 – 1,000 word essay along with your contact information to Vanessa@smilereef.com
The essay should cover topics such as (it is not required to address all below suggestions):
- The student’s passion and commitment to entering the dental field
- Challenges they have overcome in pursuing their dream
- The type of dentist the student wants to be and why
- A fun and interesting story related to the above
- Goals in the next 5-10 years related to the dental field
- What the scholarship means to you and how you plan to give back
For more information, rules, and to apply please visit:
http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-of-tomorrow-scholarship/
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The United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund is a minority higher education assistance organization which is over 65 years old. It has raised more than $3 billion dollars and helped 350,000 students attend and graduate from college. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
For applications, further information and scholarship requirements please click HERE
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National University Transfer to Triumph Scholarship
Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. As a nonprofit institution, National University invests in its students by providing them with quality educational instruction and learning technologies, superior faculty, and exemplary student services. Students who are transferring from a Florida Community College may be eligible for the Transfer to Triumph program. Scholarship requirements are listed below:
- Be in good academic standing at the time of application to National University.
- Have completed at least 30 semesters units at a Florida or California Community College.
- Their last semester of attendance was at the Florida or California Community College and is within 24 months of their application date to National University.
If students believe that they qualify for this scholarship, they must initiate it through their admissions advisor who will make a preliminary eligibility determination. Once the student’s entire file is complete, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate the student and determine official eligibility for the scholarship. Students will be sent an e-mail indicating whether they have been approved or denied for the scholarship based on official eligibility determination.
For information regarding National University you may contact Enrollment Counselor:
Alessandra Roper
Online Information Center
National University-Orlando
25 W. Crystal Lake St Ste 157
Orlando, FL 32806
Direct: 407-254-1232
Website: www.nu.edu
Email: aroper@nu.edu
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund mission is to double the rate of Hispanic Americans earning college degrees. It was founded in 1975 and awards several kinds of scholarships in the United States. Applicants must either be a high school senior, an undergraduate or graduate student, or a community college transfer student. Applicants must also be of Hispanic heritage and apply for Federal Financial Aid funding using the FAFSA.
For applications, further information, and scholarship requirements please visit www.hsf.net .
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Florida A&M University Scholarship Program For Transfer Students
Value: $1500 - $5000
Deadline: To Be Determined by Florida A&M University
About the Scholarship: This scholarship was established to assist high achieving Florida community/junior college graduates. This partial scholarship is a two-year undergraduate scholarship.
Eligibility:
To Apply: Complete Florida A&M University Scholarship Program Application and submit to:
Florida A&M University
Office of Enrollment Management
CC Cunningham Building - Room 206
1676 S Martin Luther King Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32307
For more information, rules, and regulations: Please contact the Office of of Enrollment Management at 850-599-3147 or email
natalie.rose@famu.edu
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Hispanic Business Council Scholarship (F1167)
Hispanic Business Council awards students who are Hispanic Osceola County residents who are enrolled in a Business Related Program at Valencia College.
If you match all of the above, then you could be a match for the 2013-14 Hispanic Business Council Scholarship!
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, fees, and books. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE
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Progress Energy (F1228)
Progress Energy remains committed to boosting access to female students who would like a career in the engineering field. In its effort to serve our community, this generous donor allows this scholarship to be renewed and carried over to the University of Central Florida so you may obtain your four-year engineering degree.
The criterion for this scholarship includes your intention to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering and enter this career field.
- Are you in an Engineering Program?
- Are you a female student at least 19 years of age?
- Did you file a FAFSA for 2013-14? FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Will you be enrolled at Valencia College or UCF in 2013-14?
- Are you a resident of Orange or Osceola Counties?
- Do you have a 3.0 GPA?
- Will you be enrolled in at least 12 credits in the fall?
If you match all of the above, then you could be a match for the 2013-14 Progress Energy Scholarship!
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, fees, and books. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
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Commercial Real Estate Women Orlando Scholarship (CREW) (F516)
CREW Orlando awards for Continuing Education, Certifications, and Credit Class students of Valencia College.
- Are you in an Accounting, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, Law, Real Estate, or PACE Center program?
- Are you a Woman in Transition status (preferred, but not required)?
- Do you have a 2.5 or higher GPA?
- Did you file a FAFSA for 2013-14? FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
If you match all of the above, then you could be a match for the 2013-14 CREW Orlando Scholarship!
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, fees, and books. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE
Orlando Chapter IAAP/Sylvia Scott CPS Memorial Scholarship (F465)
The Orlando Chapter IAAP/Sylvia Scott CPS Memorial Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled in office administration for a $500 award. Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be part-time or full-time student.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
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Mercury Marine Scholarship (F470)
The Mercury Marine Scholarship is seeking an applicant who is the
son, daughter, current spouse of a Mercury Marine employee or of
a former employee of Mercury Marine who had contributed to the scholarship
fund. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found found HERE.
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Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship (F623)
The Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship is currently seeking a student who has completed community service with the Metro Orlando ASA. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a Full-Time Student.
- Must be resident of Orange, Osceola or Seminole County.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found found HERE.
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Universal Orlando Scholarship (F711)
The Universal Orlando Scholarship is currently seeking recent graduating high school seniors from Dr. Phillips, Olympia, West Orange, Jones, and Evans high school. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Should a student apply, be accepted to, and attend the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality in Orlando the student will th
en be eligible for up to an addtional two years of scholarship awards.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, fees, books and materials. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
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M. Overstreet Hospitality
Scholarship (F765)
The M. Overstreet Hospitality Scholarship
is currently seeking a student enrolled in one of Valencia's Hospitality
& Tourism Institute programs. Applicants must also
meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated involvement in hospitality industry through work
and/or industry activities.The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please
complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
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Bloom N Grow Scholarship (F1143)
The Bloom N Grow Scholarship, an affiliate of Florida Federal of Garden Clubs, Inc., was organized by a group of West Orange County women sharing a common interest in gardening and horticulture. The purpose of this scholarship is to support educational opportunities for students who have an interest in gardening and horticulture. All applicants must meet these requirements:
- Must be Enrolled Full-Time or Part-Time.
- Preference for graduates of West Orange High School.
- Must be enrolled in Horticulture Science, Landscape or Horticulture Technology
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, books and fees. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
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