Scholarships

Due Date	Name of Scholarship and Contact Information	Amount
Jan. 1	Florida American Legion Auxiliary Applicant must be veteran’s child, sponsored by local Auxiliary Unit; applicant must be FL resident; must attend FL school	$1000 for 4 year university up to $500 for junior college
Jan. 1	Florida Auxiliary Memorial Scholarships Members, daughters, or granddaughters of members with 3 consecutive years membership in FL unit prior to app. date; must attend FL school and be FL resident	$1000 for 4 year university up to $500 for junior college
Jan. 1	Florida Legion Oratorical Contest Speaking contest based on The Constitution of the United States for all students (grades 9-12) enrolled in any public, private, or parochial high school in FL	1st - $2500 2nd = $2000 3rd & 4th = $1500 5th & 6th = $1000
Mar. 1	Florida Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Must have earned eagle award and religious emblem; high school student; FL resident; in troop chartered to an American Legion Post, son or grandson of Legion member, or parent eligible to join the Legion	1st - $1000 2nd = $500 3rd = $500
Postmark by Apr. 1	Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen classified as POW or MIA: Veterans & servicemen must have been FL residents during the period of war, conflict, or event served	Tuition & fees for 2 semesters at FL public postsecondary institution for maximum of 8 semesters undergraduate
May 1	Rensselaer Medal and $40,000 Scholarship Junior; demonstrate potential for success; excel in adv. math & science; well-rounded involvement; demonstrate adherence to rigorous academic standards	$10,000 per year merit scholarship
May 31	Public Service Education Foundation of Pinellas Park P.O. Box 2103, Pinellas Park, FL 33780-2103 Citizenship (documented by community service hours), extracurricular involvement, HS transcript	Not stated
Oct. 15	Erskine College E.B. Kennedy Scholarship Program Christian commitment, leadership potential, scholastic achievement, and vigorous outlook; ranked in top 10%; GPA of 3.5 or better; SAT total of 1100 or better	Over 4 years totals $84,000
Oct. 15	The Barnes Scholarship (Formerly the St. Petersburg Times Scholarship) Applications are available in the guidance office. Application to at least 2 out of state colleges; strong academically, have demonstrated financial need and have overcome significant obstacles in life to succeed academically.	Up to $15,000 a year for 4 years
Oct. 31	The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Leader in school and community; special talents, skills, & interests; socially aware; takes advantage of opportunities; persistent and overcomes barriers; shows character and commitment to high ideals	National Finalist $20,000 Regional $4000
Nov. 1	Target Applicants must enroll in a full–time undergraduate course of study no later than the fall term of the 2003–2004 school year at an accredited two–or four–year college, university or vocational–technical school in the U.S.; based upon number of community volunteer service hours; volunteer leadership awards and honors; appraisal form completed by volunteer supervisor or leader; an essay on volunteer service; GPA of 2.0 or higher	Four $10,000 national scholarships and two smaller scholarships for each Target store
Nov. 1	Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition 9th – 12th graders; 3-5 minute original essay written on “Freedom’s Obligation”, then recorded on audio cassette; originality worth 40 points; content worth 40 points; delivery worth 20 points	National 1st place $25,000 Regional and local award amounts not given
Dec. 1	Florida American Legion Scholarship Student must be a direct descendent (child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or legally adopted child) of member in good standing of The American Legion Department of FL or deceased US veteran who would have been eligible for membership in the Legion. Must be high school senior, attending FL high school.	$2500 $1500 $1000