2021 Seniors, check out the scholarships below! This page will be updated continuously.
Brevard Schools Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2021 Award: varies by scholarship
Brevard Schools Foundation offers various scholarships specifically for Brevard county seniors. There are some only available to Cocoa Beach seniors. All applications open February 1, 2021. Application: http://brevardschoolsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships
Ron Brown Scholarship
Deadline: January 9, 2021 Award: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: must be black/African American, must excel academically, exhibit leadership potential, community service, and demonstrate financial need, current senior. Application: www.ronbrown.org
John F. Kennedy Courage Essay Contest Scholarship
Deadline: January 15th, 2021 Awards: $100-$10,000
Eligibility: 9th-12th grader, 700-1,000 word essay describing an act of political courage by a a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. Have a nominating teacher. Application: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida (3 scholarships) see below:
The Phoenix Song Scholarship
Deadline: ongoing Awards: $1,000-$33,000
Eligibility: high school senior with 3.5 GPA, applying to a 4 year institution, required essay of no more than 500 words, submit completed application. This scholarship specifically is available for students who are pursuing an education in one of the performing arts. Must provide documentation proving acceptance to a performing arts program. Provide letter of reference from instructor regarding your participation in the performing arts. Application: www.phoenixfoundationcfl.org
The Phoenix Flight Scholarship
Deadline: ongoing Awards: $1,000-$33,000
Eligibility: high school senior with 3.5 GPA, applying to a 4 year institution, required essay of no more than 500 words, submit completed application. This scholarship is available for students who are actively involved in an organization that supports LGBT causes. Students must provide a reference attesting to their potential to educate the public and positively impact the LGBT+ community. Application: www.phoenixfoundationcfl.org
The Phoenix Flame Scholarship
Deadline: ongoing Awards: $1,000-$33,000
Eligibility: high school senior with 3.5 GPA, applying to a 4 year institution, required essay of no more than 500 words, submit completed application. This scholarship is available for qualifying students who have suffered the death of either one or both parents. Must provide a copy of their birth certificate and a copy of the deceased parent’s death certificate. Application: www.phoenixfoundationcfl.org
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2021 Award: $500
Eligibility: All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official. Application: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Space Coast Jazz Society
Deadline: April 15, 2021 Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Brevard County high school senior who is interested in furthering their studies in jazz music, but do not need to major in music. Application: http://spacecoastjazzsociety.org/scholarships/
Additional Resources
Over $5 million awarded through Collegeboard, visit: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
FAFSA! https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
RaiseMe: https://www.raise.me/
Fastweb: https://www.fastweb.com/
Bright Futures Presentation: https://www.brevardschools.org/cms/lib/FL02201431/Centricity/ModuleInstance/41825/Bright%20Futures.pdf
