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What is a Private Scholarship?
A private scholarship is scholarship that is not offered through Valencia College, Valencia Foundation or Valencia Alumni. Private donors send scholarship offers from their companies and businesses for any students who meet their criteria to apply for. Private scholarship offers are added regularly so check back often!
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| Dennis Begos Grant | $1000 | 05/01/2021 | |
Dennis Begos is tremendously firm when it comes to his commitment to helping or assisting the talented, brilliant, and intelligent students with financial challenges, as they do not hail from rich backgrounds or families. Requirements:
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| Marc Ravenscroft Grant Program | $1000 | 05/01/2021 | |
Besides being involved in philanthropic activities, Marc is an avid sportsman, golfer, basketball enthusiast, and tennis player. Requirements:
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| Ram Duriseti Scholarship | $1000 | 05/01/2021 | |
Ram Duriseti is a successful doctor who is happy to declare his yearly scholarship for college or university students, who need additional financial aid to pay their tuition fees. Requirements:
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| The Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship | $1000 | 05/01/2021 | |
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| 2021 Scholarship for Working Students | $1000 | 05/07/2021 | |
We know that to get to the point where you can make a positive impact, it takes a huge amount of hard work. Both attorneys Mike and Claire Hancock worked in part-time jobs throughout high school, college and law school to help pay for their education. Their work-ethic helped them get to the place they are today, successfully fighting for justice for their clients. In support of these students who have worked hard not only in school but also in a part-time job, Hancock Injury Attorneys is awarding a $1,000 scholarship annually. For more information and to apply, please visit our scholarship page. Requirements:
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| The Insurance Guide Local College Scholarship | $500 | 05/15/2021 | |
This merit and essay based scholarship will be awarded to an upcoming student. A check for $500 will be sent directly to the student's learning institution. Requirements:
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| Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship | $1000 | 05/31/2021 | |
At McCready Law, we understand the negative impact that cyberbullying can have on the lives of children and teenagers. As technology becomes an ever-present factor in our lives, cyberbullying has become prevalent across various social platforms and at times can seem unstoppable. The Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship will award $1,000 to a student who can effectively discuss the ways in which members of the community, including themselves, can raise awareness about cyberbullying and find ways to prevent it. Requirements:
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| Equal Justice Scholarship | $1000 | 05/31/2021 | |
Our team at Grand Canyon Law Group believes that there is much work to be done as a society to ensure equality for all. For this scholarship, we are asking individuals to write an essay discussing ways in which the justice system has failed you or someone close to you, and how you would improve the criminal justice system within the United States. What policies would you reform? And, how would these changes benefit not only your community but our nation? Requirements:
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| Single Parent Scholarship | $1000 | 05/31/2021 | |
The Colwell Law Group, LLC understands how difficult it can be for a single parent to attend and receive a college degree, or for a single parent to afford to send their child to college. That is why we are proud to announce our 2021 Single Parent Scholarship! Our attorneys want to award one single parent or a child of a single parent a $1,000 scholarship award to help pursue their education and to relieve a little bit of their financial burden. We want candidates to submit a 750-word essay explaining how living in a single-parent household has affected your life. Requirements:
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| US Premium Health Scholarship | $500 | 05/31/2021 | |
US Premium Health (Holding Company of Nutra Pure HCG) is offering two students a $500 annual Scholarship towards their academic costs for the 2021 school year (total of $1000). This scholarship is open to current full time students in college. Students pursuing degrees in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition are encouraged to apply. Requirements:
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| Grad Coach Scholarship | $2000 | 06/10/2021 | |
At Grad Coach, we believe in supporting and empowering students that are hungry to learn, enthusiastic and dedicated to improving themselves. By investing in students’ educations, we’re investing in bettering the communities they come from, and ultimately, bettering society. We live by the philosophy of building the people that build the organisations that change the world. Requirements:
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| 24×7 Doctors Answering Service Scholarship | $1000.00 | 06/15/2021 | |
Our team cares about America’s youth and we see the value of continued education, and that’s why we are proud to offer our bi-annual $1,000 college scholarship contest. Twice a year we award a $1,000 college scholarship to one U.S. undergraduate in medical, business, advertising, marketing, or any field to build upon their future. Requirements:
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| Community Volunteer Scholarship | $2500 | 06/15/2021 | |
Each year, the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP offers its Community Volunteer Scholarship to a deserving student. The winner of the 2021 scholarship will receive $2,500 to further their education. Requirements:
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| Entrepreneurial Scholarship | $2500 | 06/15/2021 | |
HealthGAINS encourages college-bound students with entrepreneurial interests to apply for the HealthGAINS Entrepreneurial Scholarship. We will award $2,500 to the applicant who best embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that this scholarship aims to nurture. Requirements:
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| Healthy Lifestyle & Light Pollution Scholarship | $3000 | 06/15/2021 | |
Exercise is vitally important for the psychological and physical development of students. Many students tend to be busy with schoolwork and exams, and thus ignore exercise. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to exercise more after class. By participating in this scholarship, the students can not only understand the importance of sports in their daily life, but appreciate the benefits of LED sports lighting in terms of light quality and light pollution. Students can also grow their critical thinking skills when writing the essay. Requirements:
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| Living With Autism Scholarship | $2500 | 06/15/2021 | |
Hammack Law Firm is offering a scholarship to an autistic person who is pursuing higher education. The Living with Autism scholarship is worth $2,500, and the deadline to apply is June 15, 2021. Submissions should be limited to 1,000 words. Any student with autism who has been accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university may apply. Requirements:
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| ProComSol Instrumentation Scholarship | $1500 | 06/15/2021 | |
We firmly believe in the benefits and satisfaction of a career in a technical field. The best way to obtain a foot-hold in a technical career is through a technical education. Unfortunately an education can be expensive. So in order to promote a technical career we have created the ProComSol Instrumentation Scholarship Program. Requirements:
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| Sixth City Marketing College Scholarship | $1500 | 06/15/2021 | |
Sixth City Marketing is offering a one-time $1,500 scholarship for incoming and current college and university students. We ask students to write an essay of 500 words or more about how the internet has impacted or influenced them in their chosen career path/studies. This could include social media, website development and design, video production, or a digital campaign. Requirements:
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| United Skid Tracks Scholarship | $1500 | 06/15/2021 | |
If you are interested in applying for our United Skid Tracks scholarship, eligible students must write an essay of 500 words or more about what the future of the construction industry looks like and why it’s something that interests you as a potential career path. Requirements:
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| Cyber Forensics Annual Social Media Open-Source Forensics Software Scholarship | $1000 | 06/30/2021 | |
The $1000 scholarship is entitled the Cyber Forensics Social Media Open-Source Forensics Software Scholarship and it is open to a student who can identify the best open-source social media forensics software available to the public. Requirements:
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| Do-Over Scholarship | $1500 | 06/30/2021 | |
What we learn from our mistakes can often be invaluable - but we're here to help put a price to it. While we can't undo the past, this fun scholarship is available to students looking for a unique way to earn free college money. Our Do-Over Scholarship will award $1,500 to one lucky applicant. Don't let "applying for this scholarship" be that do-over moment for you! Requirements:
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| Women’s Executive Council Scholarship | $1972 | 06/30/2021 | |
The applicant must be registered for at least 12 hours at one of the following schools: Daytona State College; Florida A&M University; Florida Institute of Technology; Herzing University (Orlando); Rollins College (College of Liberal Arts); Rollins College (Crummer Graduate School of Business); Rollins College (Hamilton Holt School); Seminole State College; University of Central Florida; or Valencia College. High School students must be a Senior and registered to attend one of the above-stated Colleges/Universities for Summer or Fall 2021. The applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing an Undergraduate, Masters, or Doctorate Degree. Applications will not be considered without a transcript (official or unofficial). An unofficial high school transcript is required if the applicant is entering college for the first time. Requirements:
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| Annual Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship | $1000 | 07/01/2021 | |
The Reiff Law Firm, personal injury and car accident lawyers in Philadelphia since 1979, is pleased to announce that we are currently offering young law students the 2021 The Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any student studying for a career in the legal field. All applicants must be: *Pursuing an undergrad degree in pre-law, political science, or paralegal studies, or; *Working towards their J.D. in any concentration related to the law. Requirements:
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| Quality of Life Scholarship | $2500 | 07/01/2021 | |
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm proudly announces we are accepting applications for our Quality of Life Scholarship. We will award the scholarship winner $2,500, which they can apply toward their pursuit of a degree at an accredited college or university. To qualify, entrants must satisfy the eligibility criteria and submit their applications, supporting documentation, and essay by the application deadline of July 1, 2021. Requirements:
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| Shook and Stone Law Firm | $2500 | 07/01/2021 | |
Shook and Stone Law Firm is offering a $2,500 scholarship for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All applicants need to do is submit an essay (max 2,000 words) or a video (max two minutes) response to one of the following prompts: 1. How do personal injury attorneys benefit society? 2. Why is it important for injured individuals to have legal representation? 3. What poses the biggest personal injury risk for individuals? 4. What options do injured individuals have, whether legal, physical, etc.? The submission deadline is July 1 , for the fall semester and December 1 , for the spring semester. For more information, visit https://www.shookandstone.com/scholarship/ Is there any way you could share this information with your students? We would appreciate you posting this Requirements:
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| The Collegiate Powerlifter's Scholarship Program | $3000 | 07/01/2021 | |
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| Roadway Safety Scholarship Contest | $1000 | 07/16/2021 | |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deems texting and driving the most alarming distracted driving activity. At Stanger Stanfield Law, our West Hartford, Connecticut auto accident lawyers want to promote safe driving habits in our community. One college-bound or currently enrolled student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for sharing their driving safety research and reflection. Requirements:
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| Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship Contest | $1500 | 07/30/2021 | |
Drunk driving ruins lives. It ruins the lives of the people who are injured or killed in these crashes, and it ruins the lives of the people who love and depend them. And it's why we sponsor an annual $1,500 drunk driving prevention undergraduate scholarship. We are asking students to write a 500 - 750 word essay describing their precise plan for never driving drunk. Requirements:
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| Elizabeth Auger Annual Scholarship for Students with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes | $1000 | 07/31/2021 | |
This scholarship is awarded annually to a winning student in the amount of $1000. The deadline for the Elizabeth Auger Annual Scholarship for Students with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes is July 31 of each year for the Fall Semester. Requirements:
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| End Distracted Driving Scholarship Contest | $1500 | 07/31/2021 | |
Distracted driving is leading factor in crashes overall, and among young drivers it is especially deadly. It’s beyond debate that distracted driving is dangerous. It’s up to each individual to make the commitment to put an end to their own distracted driving habits. But before you can put a stop to any behavior, you must first admit the existence of the problem, which is why for our 2021 undergrad scholarship contest we are asking students to do just that. We want to put an end to distracted driving among your drivers. Toward that end, the car accident lawyers at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk are offering a $1,500 scholarship to Florida undergrad students. Requirements:
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| Flavor of the Month scholarship | $1500 | 07/31/2021 | |
July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a "Flavor of the Month" for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet $1,500 scholarship. Requirements:
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| Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Scholarship for Veterans and Their Families | $1000 | 07/31/2021 | |
It is awarded in the Spring and Fall semesters in the amount of $1000. Applications for the Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Scholarship for Veterans and Their Families are due by July 31st of each year for the following Fall Semester and by December 31st for the following Spring Semester. Requirements:
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| Locklizard Limited Scholarship | $750 | 07/31/2021 | |
Locklizard’s scholarship award program has been designed to reward creative students interested in rights management, information security and cryptography. It provides a cash scholarship to help students offset the expensive costs of higher education. Requirements:
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| Scholarship for Children of Convicted Felons | $1500 | 07/31/2021 | |
Eskew Law, LLC is proud to offer a $1,500 scholarship for college-bound or current college students who are children of convicted felons. To apply, write a 500 word essay sharing your story. Answer the prompt: How has being a child of a convicted felon impacted your life and what has your parent’s conviction taught you? Requirements:
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| Semi-Annual Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award | $1000 | 07/31/2021 | |
It is the Semi-Annual Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award, awarded to one high-achieving, bright student intending to pursue an undergraduate college degree. This scholarship is awarded in the Spring and Fall semesters in the amount of $1000. Applications for the Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award are due by July 31st of each year for the following Fall Semester and by November 30th for the following Spring Semester. Requirements:
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| Grills Guide Scholarship | $500 | 08/01/2021 | |
To apply for the scholarship following is required. The students shouldn’t have less than 3.0 CGPA. The students who are welcome to apply for the scholarship must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the accredited college/University. Requirements:
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| Moving Forward After a Car Accident Scholarship | $1500 | 08/01/2021 | |
According to a crash study conducted by the National Safety Council, roughly 4.4 million people suffered injuries that required medical attention in 2019. An accident can be devastating and survivors may struggle to deal with the aftermath. Our experienced car accident lawyers understand how lives can change in an instant and know how difficult the path to recovery can be. In an effort to recognize and support those who have been affected by an auto accident, The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one lucky student. Requirements:
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| Textbook Nova 2021 Scholarship | $1000 | 08/01/2021 | |
Our mission statement is to help students pay for college and this year we would like to help even more. Textbook Nova welcomes college students with a knack for writing to apply for our 2021 Scholarship. Our goal is to help provide financial aid for students, and the winner will be awarded with a $1000 scholarship. All currently enrolled and incoming students of the 2021 Fall school year are encouraged to apply. You must write an essay response between 1,000 to 1,500 words on one of the topics listed on the website. Your content should be unique, compelling, and informative and will be judged on these merits to determine the winner of the scholarship. Requirements:
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| Workplace Rights Law Group Scholarship Contest | $500 | 08/01/2021 | |
Complete our employment law quiz. Share your results with us on Facebook. Send us the following information: Your name and email Your resume Your transcript OR proof of enrollment Tell us in 150+ words: How you hope employment law will help you as an employee and what you’d like to learn about employee rights. Requirements:
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| LifeSeasons National Scholarship Essay Contest | $2000 | 08/03/2021 | |
LifeSeasons is pleased to announce a bi-annual scholarship of $2,000 to be used for educational purposes, housing costs, and more. The scholarship essay contest is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in two-year or four-year universities in the United States. All students may apply, regardless of their major or study program. For the fall semester of 2020, please submit your essay by Monday, August 3, 2021. The winner will be announced by Friday, August 21, 2021. For spring semester 2021, please submit your essay by Friday, December 18, 2020. The scholarship winner will be announced by Friday, January 8, 2021. For more information on the essay topic and submission guidelines, visit https://lifeseasons.com/scholarship, and let me know if there is any further information I can provide for your use. Requirements:
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| 2021 Blue Bee Bounce Back Scholarship | $1000 | 08/15/2021 | |
As bankruptcy attorneys, we believe that a strong work ethic and a positive attitude has the power to change one’s life. We are continuously inspired by those who have turned their lives around after facing extreme hardship. To help reward those who have bounced back from adversity, we created the Blue Bee Bounce Back Scholarship! Requirements:
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| Strong Roots Scholarship | $500 | 08/31/2021 | |
Most of us seek some sense of community or belonging in the town or city we take root. Attorney Nicholas Braswell believes it is important to build strong roots and invest in one's community. As the world has become more technological, the way we bond and connect has expanded and offers more possibilities for us to connect to one another. The Strong Roots Scholarship was created to encourage students to explore what is important to them in a community and how they actively participate in their own. To learn more about this opportunity, visit our scholarship page. Requirements:
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| Court Records Essay Competition Scholarship | Up to $1500 | 09/01/2021 | |
The Scholarship Essay Competition is aimed at college students. An opportunity to understand the role of public records in access to justice, to learn the best practices in public records searches first hand and to prepare for a career of a lifetime. Requirements:
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| Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship | $1000 | 09/01/2021 | |
On October 3, 2020, a special young man was alive, well, and living life to the fullest. As a U.S. Naval officer, Ensign Samuel Cleghorn looked forward to a bright career ahead of him. Tragically, Sam lost his life due to the negligence of a driver under the influence of alcohol. In honor of Sam and the more than 10,000 individuals who have lost their lives every year as a result of drunk-driving, John Fisher has established ‘The Sam’s Legacy – Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship’ to promote awareness about and ultimately deter young drivers from the dangers of driving under the influence. Requirements:
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| NuView Treatment Center Scholarship Opportunity | $1000 | 09/30/2021 | |
NuView Treatment Center is offering a $1000 scholarship to college students who are willing to write a story about how addiction has affected their life. We are interested in your story. If you have recovered from a substance use disorder or if a loved one’s addiction has affected your life, your story is valuable. Requirements:
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| Darrigo & Diaz Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and Their Families | $1000 | 11/30/2021 | |
The deadline for the Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and Their Families is November 30th of each year for the following Spring semester. Requirements:
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| Chip Unsworth Scholarship | $1000 | 12/01/2021 | |
hip Unsworth is deeply and personally aware of the burden of high cost university tuition. He has experienced this burden personally That said, Mr. Unsworth believes that higher education should be accessible to all. His inaugural scholarship seeks highly talented students struggling to find the necessary funding to complete their studies. Requirements:
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| IIGERS Scholarship | $500 | 12/01/2021 | |
IIGERS offers a scholarship award of $500 to the most deserving candidate to help him achieve his career dreams without encountering financial issues. We offer IIGERS Scholarship to the most deserving candidate who is aspiring to pursue a career in Social Media Marketing. Requirements:
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| The ARVYS Scholarship | $1000.00 | 12/01/2021 | |
The ARVYS Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are engaged in research involving use or development of the latest protein technologies. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to three individuals to provide an opportunity to present their poster at a mutually selected conference. Requirements:
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| Juvenile Justice Scholarship | $1000 | 12/31/2021 | |
Since 1998 Mark Sherman has been committed to serving his clients and enabling justice to be had, and prides himself on giving them the highest level of professional care. Following this mission, Mark has established the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to support up and coming lawyers. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to announce that we are offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to one student who has an interest in working with young people who have already been convicted of a crime and been sent to jail. We want to support them in seizing new opportunities and giving them the means to be a success in their community. This student may have also experienced and overcome adversity in their life and can relate to these juveniles who are rebuilding their lives once out of jail. Visit our scholarship page to learn more and apply! Requirements:
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| Kingsley and Kingsley Scholarship | $1000 | 12/31/2021 | |
$1,000 merit-based essay submission scholarship for college students. Requirements:
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Valencia Foundation Scholarship Applications
The Valencia College Foundation offers a number of privately funded scholarships that are donated by organizations and individuals interested in supporting Valencia’s students.
*Valencia Foundation does not share private scholarship offers with students*
Foundation Scholarship
The Valencia Foundation Scholarship application is now open. Students who are currently or will attend in the current academic year should complete your application NOW!
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Student Warnings
- Private scholarships are not affiliated with Valencia College or Valencia Foundation. These are other private resources that you may be eligible for.
- Please email sambridge@valenciacollege.edu if a link is broken or to report an invalid offer.
- Students should never pay to apply for a scholarship.
- Avoid scholarship guarantees.
- Never provide any personal information to apply for a scholarship (bank account information, credit card numbers, etc.).
- Students should visit FTC Consumer Information to learn how to avoid scholarship scams and other free scholarship information.
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