Scholarships

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Omicron Chapter 

The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity. 2025 Essay Title: "In a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose?”

Due October 19th!

Florida Elks- C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship

The mission of the Florida State Elks Association C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship is to provide financial support for the educational needs of Florida high school seniors without which they would not be able to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship targets students who have a 2.30 - 3.59 unweighted GPA. These students have demonstrated leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship. Consideration is given to those students who have shouldered extra responsibility such as working throughout their high school careers to help provide support of siblings or family.

Due January 17th!

Florida Elks- JROTC Scholarship

The mission of the Florida State Elks Association JROTC Scholarship is to provide financial support for the educational needs of Florida high school seniors in scholastic JROTC programs without which they would not be able to achieve their educational goals. The Florida Elks JROTC Scholarship is open to JROTC Cadets who have maintained an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. We are looking for students who have demonstrated leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship.

Due January 17th!

Sugar Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to award the amount of $250 to the college or trade school of the chosen recipient on behalf of said student towards the goal of furthering the student’s education in their chosen field.

Due January 13th!

Arts for Life! Scholarship

Arts for Life! annually awards $2,000 scholarships to 35 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art. 

Due February 9th!

New Smyrna Masonic Lodge 149 Scholarship

Essay: Please state what this specific scholarship would mean to you and why?

Due March 11th!

Peabody Foundation

The Peabody Auditorium Foundation Scholarship is designed specifically to encourage the pursuit of higher education goals among Volusia County graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a degree/career in the performing arts (i.e., dance, music, or theater). It is intended that the award, in the amount of $1,000.00, be used to support the recipients with college and training expenses.

Due March 27th!

Matt Buth Foundation Scholarship 

This Scholarship is open to any student in Volusia County who has been involved in an official VCS Band or Chorus for a minimum of one year. Essay Topic: What impact has music had on your life thus far, and how do you see yourself continuing to include music in your life going forward?

Due March 31st!

Bob Adams Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship form the Adams Cameron Foundation is for a student in Volusia or Flagler county with financial need, demonstrated leadership, character, integrity, initiative, academic performance, and community service. 

Due April 8th!

Daytona Beach Gator Club Scholarship

High School Seniors who have been accepted to the University of Florida and intend to enroll for the upcoming school year are eligible for this scholarship.

Due April 15th! 

Port Orange Community Trust Scholarship

The Port Orange Community Trust provides scholarships to Volusia County students each year. Watch their page for updates. 

Due April!

Volusia County Council of PTA's Scholarship

VCCPTA offers up to four $500 scholarships for Volusia County students. 

Due February 21st!

Rob Ridder Scholarship Application and Guidelines

Residents of Ormond Beach with a parent who is a member of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce can apply for this scholarship. They award at least 8 scholarships in the amount of $1500. 

Due March 26th!

Pilot Club of the Halifax Area Scholarship

The Pilot Club of the Halifax Area Scholarship is established to assist students in Volusia County with a financial hardship. Scholarships are granted to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a severe financial hardship and a great passion to achieve success. Individual $500 scholarships are awarded annually and are based primarily on financial need. Consideration is also given for academic achievement and community involvement. 

Due May 15th!

Gamma Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship

The Gamma Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, will be awarding a female student with a $1,000.00 Scholarship. The purpose of this award is to assist a female student with expenses while attending a post-secondary institution.

Due March 13th!

A Wish, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship 

High school seniors graduating from any East Volusia County public school with at least a 2.8 GPA, two letters of recommendation, community service and a 350 word essay can apply. 

Due March 27th!

James T. Russell Scholarship

Volusia Futures Foundation awards up to 4 scholarships between $500-$1000 each year for students who want to become educators.  

Due February 15th!

NHBW (National Hookup of Black Women) Scholarship Eligibility,  Application,  and Checklist

This scholarship is awarded to a student with a GPA of at least 2.75 who have been involved in school and community activities with at least 50 hours of community service. 

Due April 24th!

South Daytona Lions Club Scholarship

To be awarded one of the two $500.00 scholarships available, the applicant must be a Class of 2026 graduating senior from Atlantic High School or Spruce Creek High School who will attend a two or four-year college in Fall 2026 AND be a resident of South Daytona, Florida.

Due April 10th!

Embassy of Hope Vince Carter "Believing in Your Dreams" Scholarship

Candidates for the Embassy of Hope academic assistance are expected to have a 3.0 or better grade point average and must have played basketball, volleyball, and/or been an active member of a high school band (orchestra, marching, concert, jazz, etc,) for at least two years of high school. Candidates must be graduating from a public high school in Volusia County.

Due March 25th!

American Muslim Alliance of Florida (View their website for more info)

The American Muslim Alliance of Florida Inc. will be awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to thirty students in support of Florida high school senior students in pursuit of a college education. The top 10 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. In addition, 20 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of $500.

Due May 4th!

Daytona Beach Chapter of The Links Scholarship Application and Letter

African American students in the 2026-2027 high school graduating classes in Volusia and Flagler Counties may enter this competition for a $1,000 scholarship.

Due April 4th! 

Dr. Landis M. Stetler ESE Leadership Scholarship 

The Florida Council of Administrators of Special Education (FLCASE) offers the Dr. Landis M. Stetler ESE Leadership Scholarship to Florida residents enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs and working toward ESE certification. This award is designed to recognize and support the development of future leaders in special education.

Due March 6th!

Pine Trail Elementary PTA Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student who attended Pine Trail Elementary and plans to go on to college. You write an essay about the person who impacted you the most at Pine Trail Elementary. Applicants must attend the senior clap out at Pine Trail on May 20th. 

Due April 6th!

Darcy Akers $12,000 Scholarship Rotary Club of Ormond Beach

The Rotary Club of Ormond Beach provides two $12,000 scholarships to local students each year. They are looking for students who are involved in community service, have demonstrated leadership in school and community activities, demonstrate positive characteristics, have strong academic records, and have demonstrated financial need. 

Due April 3rd!

The Palmetto Club Past Presidents' Scholarship

The Palmetto Club is happy to announce that we are offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to a
deserving male or female student in need of financial assistance in attending the college of their choice. Candidates must exhibit leadership qualities, e.g. elected position in a club, team captain in sports, community activism, spearheading initiatives, leader in peer groups, etc. Demonstrated leadership qualities can be from school, community, church, scouting and workplace. Turn your application in to Mrs. Cappiello in the guidance office. 

Due March 27th!

The Jeremy Samuels Scholarship

This scholarship in memory of former Hawk Jeremy Samuels is awarded to between 1 and 3 students each year in an amount between $500-$1000. The goal is to keep Jeremy's memory alive and to bring awareness to suicide prevention. 

Due May 1st!

The Harold V. Lucas Jr. Foundation Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that The Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Foundation, Inc. will be awarding two $1000 scholarships and six $1500.00 scholarships to high school seniors in Volusia County this year. The scholarship recipients will be notified by April 30, 2026. The scholarships will be distributed at an invitation only HVL Foundation Scholarship Awards Event at The Lucas Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. General Scholarship Criteria for All Scholarships: 1) High School Senior in Volusia County Graduating in Spring 2026, 2) Minority Student and 3) Minimum 3.0 GPA (2.5 GPA for the Citizenship and CTE Awards).

Due April 24th! 

Mr. and Miss Spruce Creek Scholarship 

This scholarship will be awarded to one senior girl and boy from this year’s graduating class. The recipients will be formally announced during the Senior Awards ceremony. Our representatives for Mr. and Miss Spruce Creek have been working to raise money for this opportunity! 

Due May 1st!

Transportation YOU Scholarship for JUNIORS

WTS Central Florida is accepting applications for scholarships from young women who are rising high school seniors. Part of the WTS goal of fostering the development of women in the transportation field is achieved by encouraging new professionals to pursue careers in transportation.

Due April 10th!

Port Orange South Daytona Chamber Foundation Scholarship

The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber Foundation Scholarship was established to recognize outstanding high school seniors who are planning on attending college to pursue an AA degree, bachelor’s degree, or a trade school certification.

To be eligible students must: 

• Be a senior at Spruce Creek High School, Atlantic High School, or Warner Christian High School
• Have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher (transcripts required)
• Submit two letters of recommendation (one from school personnel and one from a community member, not a family member)
• Complete the application and submit a 250–300 word essay on how their school experiences have helped prepare them for their personal and career goals

Completed applications and required materials should be emailed to magri@northatlanticconsultants.com with the subject line “Chamber Foundation Scholarship Application.”

Due April 17th!

Journey Of Expression. The Joseph B. Henderson Memorial Scholarship

Joseph Henderson was a junior in the IB program, and a trumpet player and section leader in the Spruce Creek High School Marching Band and Jazz Band during the 2022-23 school year. He was known not only for his talent and dedication to music but also for his selflessness as a player, encouragement of others, and way of making everyone feel included. Joe felt a strong sense of friendship and family within the band community. This scholarship is to honor those aspects of Joe’s life that were important to him: commitment to music, compassion for others, and cultivating friendship. The intent of this scholarship is to reward a student who embraces those values. The application includes an essay between 400-600 words: In what ways has your commitment to music enhanced your growth and development as a person and a friend?

Deadline May 1st

SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership Scholarship

For students who have experienced homelessness and plan on attending college in the 2027-2028 school year (current juniors). Scholars receive a $2,500 award, monthly stipends of up to $100 throughout college, one-on-one staff support, three all-expenses-paid trips, and opportunities to engage in state and federal advocacy.

FOR JUNIORS 

Deadline June 2, 2026

Ellevation Scholarship 

We will be awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to current or former EL students who are continuing on to higher education this fall. The funds will be sent directly to students over the summer, and can be used towards tuition or for additional costs associated with transitioning to higher education (purchasing technology, textbooks, etc.)

College Board Scholarships

College Board, the creator of the SAT and AP, offers scholarships that you can start applying for your sophomore year. The dollar amount ranges from $500 to $40,000. 

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. 

The Coolidge Scholarship for America  (Apply JUNIOR Year)

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.

Elks- Most Valuable Student Scholarship 

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. 

Everfi Scholarships

Students simply have to complete one lesson from the Everfi course Data Science Foundations and write a brief essay (300-500 words) about what they learned. Here's the site to apply to the DataSetGO: Distinguished Data Scientist scholarship, and here's a student planning guide to help students organize their thoughts and draft their essays. 

GI BIll

If you join any branch of the military upon graduation, you would qualify for the GI Bill. GI Bill benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job, so you could go to college for free. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training.

National Merit Scholarship (You are automatically entered with your JUNIOR year PSAT score. If you become a semifinalist, you are notified and complete an application.)

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships that began in 1955. United States high school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT^®), which serves as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements. You can earn up to a full ride scholarship to college. 

Quest Bridge

QuestBridge is looking for high school seniors who earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered and demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity and come from a household earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four). They partner with 55 elite colleges to pair qualifying students with opportunities for full 4 year scholarships. 

WebstaurantStore Hospitality Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all students, regardless of race, gender, age, or background. Eligibility is dependent on current or future enrollment in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management program (including Culinary Schools). This includes high school seniors, GED students, and non-traditional learning students who plan to enroll in similar programs at the start of the next year.