Scholarships
Below are some of the main scholarships students should apply for, along with many scholarship search tools.
- The School District of Hillsborough County updates a monthly scholarship matrix which may be found by clicking here
- Hillsborough Education Foundation scholarships: Click here
- HCC Foundation Scholarships Application: Click here
- Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship - $20,000 scholarship awarded to one student at each participating high school; Application window opens on January 1, 2024. Application
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Earn scholarships by accomplishing certain tasks in high school
- Raise.me has many micro-scholarships - Deadlines vary depending on college (earliest deadlines ~September); watch this video to learn more
- College Board, Fastweb, FinAid, CareerOneStop, Scholarships.com, Scholarship Connector, Chegg, Cappex, Niche, CollegeScholarships.org and UCF also have thousands of scholarships students may search for
- For a great resource explaining scholarships, please visit Federal Student Aid
Scholarship List
THIS LIST IS UPDATED FREQUENTLY; CHECK BACK OFTEN! The list is organized by scholarship application due date. Due dates and award amounts are subject to change, please check with each organization to ensure the following information is accurate.
DISCLAIMER: BE CAREFUL SHARING INFORMATION WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAKE SURE TO READ ALL MATERIALS AND FINE PRINT. IF YOU ARE ENTERED ON AN EMAIL LIST, PREPARE TO BE CONTACTED AS YOU CAN RECEIVE A LOT OF SOLICITATIONS. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID!!!
2023-2024 School Year List
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program ScholarshipProvider: The Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationAmount: $20,000
# of winners: 150
Heisman High School ScholarshipProvider: The Heisman Trophy TrustAmount: $10,000
# of winners: 100
Golden Door ScholarshipProvider: Golden Door ScholarsAmount: Varies
# of winners: Varies
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship - Spring SemesterProvider: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs
Amount: $1,500
# of winners: Varies
Back to School ScholarshipProvider: Proctor and Gamble (P&G)
Amount: $10,000
# of winners: 150
Inspection Support Network Skilled Trade and Technology Scholarship - SummerProvider: Inspection Support Network (ISN)
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: 1
NSHSS Foundation STEM ScholarshipProvider: National Society of High School Scholars
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: 1
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International High School Essay ContestProvider: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: 4
Global Supply Chain and Logistics Industry ScholarshipProvider: Finale Inventory
Amount: $3,000
# of winners: 1
“No Sweat” Scholarship - FallProvider: Cirkledin
Amount: $2,500
# of winners: 1
# of winners: 150
Heisman High School ScholarshipProvider: The Heisman Trophy TrustAmount: $10,000
# of winners: 100
Golden Door ScholarshipProvider: Golden Door ScholarsAmount: Varies
# of winners: Varies
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship - Spring SemesterProvider: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs
Amount: $1,500
# of winners: Varies
Back to School ScholarshipProvider: Proctor and Gamble (P&G)
Amount: $10,000
# of winners: 150
Inspection Support Network Skilled Trade and Technology Scholarship - SummerProvider: Inspection Support Network (ISN)
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: 1
NSHSS Foundation STEM ScholarshipProvider: National Society of High School Scholars
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: 1
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International High School Essay ContestProvider: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: 4
Global Supply Chain and Logistics Industry ScholarshipProvider: Finale Inventory
Amount: $3,000
# of winners: 1
“No Sweat” Scholarship - FallProvider: Cirkledin
Amount: $2,500
# of winners: 1

The Coke Scholars Application is Open
for High School Seniors
(and it has a new deadline - Oct. 2!)
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
We want your school to have a Coke Scholar this year!
To share the application for this $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors in your area, access the School Marketing Toolkit, which includes:
- two printable PDF flyers
- a selection timeline
- a press release template
- sample social media posts
- photos and videos to use in your posts including a ready-to-share reel
The 2023-24 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 2, 2023. This is earlier than previous years
Scholarships Due in September
1. Visa Dispute Resolution Professional Certification ScholarshipProvider: Visa / Scholarship America
2. Bright Futures - Gold Seal CAPE ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
3. Bright Futures - Gold Seal Vocational ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
4. Bright Futures - Florida Academic ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
5.Bright Futures - Florida Medallion ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
6. MDC American Dream ScholarshipProvider: Miami Dade College
7. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramProvider: Florida Department of Education
8. Dermalogica "New Beginnings" Esthetics Scholarship - SummerProvider: PCA Skin / Beauty Changes Lives
9. “Equal Opportunity” ScholarshipProvider: Calvin Rosser / Bold.org
10. Your Path Scholarship (2023)Provider: Candice Lenoir
1. Visa Dispute Resolution Professional Certification ScholarshipProvider: Visa / Scholarship America
2. Bright Futures - Gold Seal CAPE ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
3. Bright Futures - Gold Seal Vocational ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
4. Bright Futures - Florida Academic ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
5.Bright Futures - Florida Medallion ScholarsProvider: State of Florida
6. MDC American Dream ScholarshipProvider: Miami Dade College
7. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramProvider: Florida Department of Education
8. Dermalogica "New Beginnings" Esthetics Scholarship - SummerProvider: PCA Skin / Beauty Changes Lives
9. “Equal Opportunity” ScholarshipProvider: Calvin Rosser / Bold.org
10. Your Path Scholarship (2023)Provider: Candice Lenoir