Scholarships
Are you looking for the right scholarships to help pay for your education beyond high school? We’re here to help. On this page, you can search our database of scholarships that fit your unique needs and experiences.
Don’t forget to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for more financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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Achieva Credit Union Scholarships
Organization: Achieva Credit Union
Deadline: 5/20/22
Award: $2,000 – $2,500
Local scholarship for graduating seniors who are Achieva Credit Union members in good standing enrolling in college or trade school with additional opportunities for Education Majors.
ALSO Youth Scholarship
Organization: ALSO Youth
Deadline: 5/13/22
Award: $500
LGBTQ+ youth in Sarasota or Manatee Counties under the age of 22 who are seeking to attend a continuing education institution in the field of their choice are eligible.
American Legion Scholarships
Organization: The American Legion
Deadline: Varies
Award: Varies
Various scholarship opportunities available including the American Legion Legacy, Baseball, Samsung, National High School Oratorical Contest, Eagle Scout of the Year, Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Organization: Florida Department of Education
Deadline: By high school graduation
Award: Varies
Eligible students may qualify for one of the following scholarships – Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship (GSC) or the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV).
Florida State Golf Association Scholarship
Organization: Florida State Golf Association
Deadline: 6/1/22
Award: $3,000
Statewide renewable scholarship for graduating seniors who have competed in a minimum of three FSGA or FJT tournaments and demonstrate financial need.
Greg Jung Scholarship
Organization: ALSO Youth
Deadline: 5/13/22
Award: $1,000
Any high-school senior or college student in Sarasota or Manatee Counties under the age of 22 planning to pursue a degree in the field of education from a college or university is eligible.
HonorsGradU Scholarship
Organization: Honors Graduation
Deadline: 5/28/22
Award: $10,000
Nationwide project-based scholarship available to graduating seniors.
Public Works – The Future is You!!
Organization: APWA (American Public Works Association), Florida Chapter-Suncoast Branch
Deadline: 6/30/22
Award: $2,000
Local scholarship for graduating seniors and current college students pursuing a degree in a public works field (i.e. engineering, public administration)
Reach Out Recovery Art/Media Contest
Organization: Reach Out Recovery
Deadline: 6/15/22
Amount: $250-$5,000
Art and media contest about “What Makes You Healthy” for high school students on the West Coast of Florida.
Sandra K. Lacey Scholarship
Organization: William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Award: Varies
Local scholarship for Sarasota County residents with severe and profound hearing loss.
Sara De Soto NSDAR Scholarship
Organization: Sara De Soto NSDAR
Deadline: 5/15/22
Award: $1,000
Sarasota or Manatee County students seeking a degree from an accredited college or trade school are eligible.
Sarasota Seminole Club Scholarship Endowment
Organization: Sarasota Seminole Club
Deadline: 6/3/22
Award: $750 – $1,000
Sarasota County graduating seniors planning to attend Florida State University are eligible.
Scholarships for Caregivers
Organization: Caring.com
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Various scholarships for student caregivers.
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Organization: Southern Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: 11/1/22 for 2023 Spring College Semester
Award: Room and Board
Qualified students attending FAMU, FGCU, FSU, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, and UF are awarded scholarships in the form of rent-free housing to live in one of twenty-seven furnished scholarship houses that are adjacent to their college campus.
Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund Scholarships
Organization: The Sunset Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
Deadline: 5/15/22
Amount: $2,000
Local scholarship for female students attending an accredited college or university that is located in Sarasota or Manatee County and acquiring a four (4) year degree or higher.
The Kantner Foundation Scholarship
Organization: The Kantner Foundation
Deadline: 5/31/22
Award: $2,000 – $3,000
Statewide scholarship for graduating seniors who are Florida residents and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to entrepreneurship as well as high potential for future success.
UNCF Scholarships, Programs, Internships, and Fellowships
Organization: UNCF: United Negro College Fund
Deadline: Varies
Award: Varies
Various scholarship programs each with own eligibility criteria available, most requiring completion of FAFSA.
Women in Public Finance National Scholarship
Organization: Women in Public Finance
Deadline: 5/31/22
Award: $1,000
Nationwide scholarship for women planning to attend college in the 2022/23 academic year and has an interest in pursuing a public finance-related career, which may include the fields of finance, banking, government, non-profit, or legal work related to finance.