2021 Seniors, check out the scholarships below! This page will be updated continuously.
Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2021 Award: TBD
Application:
Steve Petro Family & Friends Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 23, 2021 Award: $750
Eligibility: This scholarship seeks the STUDENT ATHLETE who’s planning on attending a state college or certified trade school and who has displayed attributes that Steve exemplified: Character, Heart, Dedication, Compassion, Financial Need and Community & School Involvement.
Application:
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Deadline: Award: $1,500- $5,000
Eligibility: See application
Application:
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Deadline: April 30, 2021 Award: $500
Eligibility: Applicant must: be female, be of African descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have been accepted into a four-year University or College for Fall 2021.
Application:
Brooks Law Group Scholarship
Deadline: May 7, 2021 Award: up to $1,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.
Application: https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/
Central Brevard Retired Educators Association
Deadline: April 16, 2021 Award: $500
Eligibility: Applicants will: be a high school senior at Cocoa Beach, demonstrate a need for financial assistance to attend college, and complete application fully by the deadline.
Application:
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
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
