Big Future Scholarships

AWARD: $2500 Quarterly Opportunity

For all U.S. resident students grades 9-12. Complete a profile for entry.   

At Employment BOOST, as a professional resume writing service that cares about helping our clients obtain meaningful work and grow in their careers, we know how valuable a college education is to help create a work path that matters. We are thrilled to offer two quarterly $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and students currently attending college.

One scholarship is open to students studying any major and is also eligible for students who are currently undecided about their course of study. The second scholarship is available to students who will major or are majoring in business or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math). 

 Award: $10,000+

The Winter Park Achievement Foundation Inc. and The Winter Park (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will award $10,000+ in scholarship funds for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Foundation and Winter Park Alumni annually present scholarships as part of a joint mission to provide higher education opportunities to at-risk or disadvantaged youth who would benefit greatly from such support.

Interested recipients should meet the following criteria: 

• Male Student residing in Orange, Seminole, or Osceola Counties
• Graduating Senior
• Accepted into accredited College/University or Vocational program
• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Additionally, the following must be completed within the application: 

1. Written Essay
2. Letter of Recommendation (from a teacher, counselor, community member or religious leader)
3. Submission of official high school transcript
4. Letter of Acceptance from College/University/Trade Program
5. Submission of current photo of publishable headshot (no selfies). (The photo will be used for publicity purposes for the scholarship recipients)

 Award: $500

The Orange County School Counselor Association is the professional organization for school counselors throughout Orange County Public Schools. We provide professional development and advocacy for school counselors throughout the district. With a heart for serving and supporting students, we will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500, to one high school senior pursuing post-secondary education in Mental Health, Education, Social Work, Psychology/Counseling or a related field for the Fall of 2025. 

The winner will also be invited to attend the Annual Student Services Recognition Ceremony & Breakfast on April 4, 2025. 

This form and all supporting documents should be completed by March 14, 2025. If you have any issue with the form and/or documents, please email Lisabeth Hernandez Ogonowski at Lisabeth.HernandezOgonowski@ocps.net. 

Scholarship Requirements:

• Must be an OCPS High School Senior
• Pursuing a career in Mental Health, Education, Social Work, Psychology/Counseling or a related field
• Completed application & essay
• One letter of recommendation

  -Applicant must be an eligible Graduating High School Senior/GED recipient during the 2024 Fall /2025 Summer school year who will be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in 2024 with a minimum GPA of 2.0  

Award: $1000

Omega Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. works in conjunction with the Bridge Builder Foundation to identify and award eligible scholarship applicants. The organizations provide annual scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors. Scholarships are not restricted to particular majors of study and is open to all graduating high school students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Foundation scholarships are merit-based, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.

Description and Requirements
1. Awards ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded to graduating high school seniors selected by
the scholarship committee. Applicants must be attending high school in Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Lake counties.
2. The announcement of scholarship winners may be made at your local high school awards
ceremony or a private reception (TBD). Please verify with your college/career representative to verify date and time for your
awards night.
3. Each applicant must provide the following before being considered:
(a) Completed the scholarship application
(b) Copy of official high school transcript
(c) Two letters of recommendation from school, church, or community representative.
(d) Documentation of active involvement in community service and/or extracurricular
activities, such as social clubs, civic groups, sports, or vocational activities not necessarily directly related to school
functions.
(e) Submit a video essay on: “What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such?" 
(f)   Applicants should submit one 3-5 minute YouTube video which includes a 1-2 minute video bio, and 2-3 minute video essay.
(g) Include a senior picture with the application.
(h) Inquiries should be directed to bridgebuildersscholarships@gmail.com before Saturday, March 15, 2025. 

 For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.  

Multiple scholarships available! 

 The Orange County (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award five (5) $1,000 scholarships to eligible Black/African American high school seniors from Orange and Osceola counties, as well as one (1) $1,000 scholarship to a Black/African American post-secondary student from Orange or Osceola County in May 2025. 

JBMF is offering up to ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating Orange County seniors who have overcome adversity as Jason did.  Scholarship requirements include the following:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Minimum 30 Comm. Service or Employment Hours
• Essay 500 Words or Less on Overcoming Adversity
• Transcript
• OPTIONAL: One letter of recommendation

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Applications are limited to the first 100 received or March 17, 2025. 

The KMD Foundation is dedicated to to supporting traditionally underrepresented students who are culturally responsible future leaders.

Eligibility Criteria
• Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America
• Black or Afro-Caribbean/Latino/Hispanic student
• Full-time high school student in their senior year in the Orange County Public School District, Florida
• Accepted and plan to enroll at a minimum of part-time in a technical/vocational school, community college, or public/private college or university
• Determination of financial need will be evaluated on a case by case basis
• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, community engagement, drive, integrity, and work ethic
• Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale
• Preference given for volunteer service or employment throughout high school

 GFWC Apopka Woman's Club will award scholarships to young women who are high school seniors and also an adult woman who is continuing her education. The awards will be announced in April at our general meeting. 

Due March 23, 2025.

Award: $1000

 An ideal applicant for a Balkhi Foundation Scholarship is a student who has shown dedication to their academics as well as their personal goals whether that is through community service, creation of a business or invention, or significant dedication to academic pursuits. Students should be self starters who have shown tenacity in the face of challenges and a hunger for success. Previous Balkhi Foundation Scholars have represented a diverse variety of backgrounds and high school experiences including community service, writing and publishing novels, completing university level research or associates degrees in high school, or being identified as leaders within their school and community. 

Various Scholarships

The Foundation has identified three non-renewable types of scholarships:

• Academic Scholarships for Orange County Public School
  (OCPS) graduating seniors
• Technical Scholarships for students from Orange Technical College
• Educators Scholarship for an OCPS teacher working on a graduate degree.

The number of scholarships given, and the dollar amount is dependent on the interest generated from the funds in the Foundation account. 

 You must be a female student who is a full-time resident of Orange or Seminole County, Florida -You must have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.000 to 3.500 at the time of application -You should be actively and regularly involved in your school, community, and/or work -You should have clear goals for your future studies -Although financial need may be considered, it is not the primary criterion for selection 

 -Applicants must be Orange County Public School (FL) students 

-Applicants must be qualified for McKinney-Vento Act provisions, on free/reduced meal plan or otherwise documented to have been experiencing poverty or homelessness during (but not limited to) their senior year of high school 

-Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in the visual or performing arts 

 -Be a graduating 2025 senior and/or young adult (age 25 or younger) 

-Be a Florida Resident seeking post-secondary education 

-Be a student that has suffered the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian

 -Have a financial need -Submit an essay or video (500 words/ 3minutes or less) about the continuing impact the person you have lost has had on your life

  -Applications should include evidence of the applicant’s academic achievement in high school, leadership skills or community service in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and the applicant’s commitment to pursue a career in a STEM field. 

-Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA -Accepted as a full-time student at a four-year institution of higher education. 

-Applicants do not have to be a United States citizen -Applicants will have to submit a list of STEM courses taken, two one-page essays, a high school transcript and have two people complete a short recommendation form. 

-Must attend a public school in a Council of the Great City School District. Go to www.cgcs.org/districts to find the list of CGCS districts 

 -Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States 

-Must plan to enroll in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall 

-Must identify as male 

-Must have access to a U.S. bank account (for direct fund deposit if selected) 

-Have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement