Scholarship Bulletin Board
This Scholarship Bulletin Board offers students a variety of scholarship opportunities from Valencia Foundation, Valencia Alumni, private scholarship donors, FREE scholarship search links and other great scholarship information. Please feel free to check this board frequently as new scholarships are always added.
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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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Student Warnings
- Private scholarships are not affiliated with Valencia College or Valencia Foundation. These are other private resources that you may be eligible for.
- 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.
- Please email sambridge@valenciacollege.edu to report broken or invalid links.
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| "I Have a Dream" Scholarship | $1500 | 01/31/2021 | |
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| 2020 Single Parent Household Scholarship | $1000 | 01/31/2021 | |
The attorneys at SGCBBW Family Law are excited to announce the Single Parent Household Scholarship! This scholarship will be awarded to one student who best expresses how their upbringing in a single parent household has shaped their educational and career goals. We would love your help in spreading the word about this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please email your resume, transcript, and essay submission to info@sgbfamilylaw.com no later than January 31, 2021. Requirements:
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| onePULSE Foundation Legacy Scholarship | Up to $10000 | 01/31/2021 | |
Any person - no matter age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability or faith - is welcome to apply. onePULSE Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including: - Personal story - Financial need - A proven track record of leadership, community involvement and/or work experience - Working for the betterment of the community - Strong academic or self-improvement interest Preference will be given to applicants who are immediate family members of a Pulse Angel and those who are survivors of and first responders to the Pulse tragedy. Each scholarship will be for up to $10,000 for use at an accredited institution of higher learning, including career and technical schools. Requirements:
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| TastyPlacement Academic Scholarship Program | $1000.00 | 01/31/2021 | |
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| US Premium Health Scholarship | $500 | 01/31/2021 | |
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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| Grills Guide Scholarship | Up to $500 | 02/01/2021 | |
1. A student must be enrolled in a University/College for the session 2020-2021. 2. The participant should have some experience on Cooking/Grilling . 3. A GPA of at least 2.8 is required to enter this competition. Requirements:
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| All33 Scholarship | $500 | 02/05/2021 | |
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| The Local Realty Service Scholarship | $1500 | 02/17/2021 | |
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| The Vetcon Construction Services Scholarship | $1500 | 02/17/2021 | |
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| The Dream US National Scholarship | Varies | 02/25/2021 | |
This scholarship is for students attending Valencia College in the 2021-22 academic year and for UCF The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. Requirements:
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| 2020 Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship | $2000 | 02/28/2021 | |
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| Know Your Rights Scholarship 2020 | $1000 | 02/28/2021 | |
The attorneys at The Nieves Law Firm understand the importance of knowing your rights during an arrest, and want to help spread awareness regarding the issue. In 750 words, tell us why you believe individual rights are so important during an arrest, and what you think should be done to increase education surrounding self-incrimination. To learn more about the Know Your Rights Scholarship, visit our scholarship page. Requirements:
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| Kyle Krch Scholarship Program | $2000 | 02/28/2021 | |
The Kyle Krch Scholarship Program seeks to help entrepreneurial focused students in the United States. Requirements:
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| The 2020 Divorce Stigma Scholarship | $1000 | 02/28/2021 | |
The Atlanta Divorce Law Group is proud to host The Divorce Stigma Scholarship for another year. Over time, we have seen how divorce can make families happier creating more positive lives for the individuals involved post-divorce. We ask for students to share their experience with divorce and how it differed from the negative stigma that surrounds divorce today. Please explain how a divorce experience of a close friend or family member had positive effects. For more details on this scholarship, please visit our website. Requirements:
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| The Mental Health System Reform Scholarship | $1000 | 02/28/2021 | |
In a 750 word essay, please discuss whether you believe that the mental health system in our country can do more to serve the needs of individuals with mental health disorders. Specifically, please explain your opinion and provide reasons in support of your stance. If you believe reform is necessary, outline the steps that should be taken to improve the current system. This scholarship will award one student with one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be used in the pursuit of their educational goals. Requirements:
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| Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Students Scholarship | $1000 | 02/28/2021 | |
In an effort to combat this issue and promote minority participation in law, the attorneys at Nicol Gersch Petterson will award $1,000 to the winner of this scholarship. The recent heightened racial tensions and world-wide protests have inspired us to get involved and support those who have been oppressed for decades. We are all responsible to address issues of bias and discrimination in our communities and in our country! If you identify as a minority and are pursuing or are interested in pursuing a career in law, you are eligible for our scholarship! We want to hear about some of the adversities you have faced due to your minority status. Please also explain what inspired you to pursue a degree in law and/or how you plan to encourage other minorities to obtain a law degree. Requirements:
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| Whistleblower Education Scholarship | $1000 | 02/28/2021 | |
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| Benjamin Gordon Grant | $1000 | 03/01/2021 | |
The Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital financial grant is an initiative by Benjamin Gordon, who is a successful entrepreneur and finance expert with a mission to support underserved students in the United States. Benjamin Gordon for a $1000 merit-based grant selects one student. Requirements:
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| Education Matters Scholarship | $1000 | 03/01/2021 | |
Aw the Law Offices of Kevin J Roach, LLC, we believe everyone deserves access to a good education. Unfortunately, many people do not have the same opportunities as others. We created the Education Matters Scholarship for students to research and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the American education system by discussing their own personal experiences and provide realistic ways in which the system could be improved. Requirements:
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| Elevate Your Education Scholarship | $1000 | 03/01/2021 | |
At BREOBOX.com, we want to help make someone’s college education a real opportunity, and therefore, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship to help a student enrolled in college. We’re looking for students who demonstrate excellent leadership skills and commitment to their community. Requirements:
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| Sam Haskell Scholarship | $1000 | 03/01/2021 | |
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| Martin Polanco Scholarship | $1000 | 03/15/2021 | |
Martin Polanco is an accomplished psychiatrist who has specialized in Psychedelic Medicine. Polanco is deeply passionate about his work and he has realized the true potential of psychedelic medicine and its abundant healing powers. Requirements:
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| Tutorat Pro Scholarship | $2000 | 03/31/2021 | |
Education remains to be one of the vital pillars for future developments among the youths in the society. With increased literacy levels, a community can achieve significantly in terms of social advancements, human resource improvements and other advantages such as technological or scientific inventions. Requirements:
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| CarBrain.com Scholarship | $1000 | 04/01/2021 | |
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| SarahBeth Hartlage Grant | $1000 | 04/01/2021 | |
SarahBeth Hartlage is an accomplished STEM researcher and scholar. In 2020, SarahBeth Hartlage founded the SarahBeth Hartlage Grant program to remove some of the barriers many students face in achieving a higher education. Requirements:
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| The DamagedCars.com Summer Scholarship | $1000 | 04/01/2021 | |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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