AA766DCF7FD5027C253DD5699B355443.2015-2016-scholarship-listing

NSBHS LOCAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
The following is the 2015-2016 list of local scholarship opportunities. Please read the
requirements carefully and provide all the requested information. Students are
encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please visit our website to check on any
additional scholarship opportunities as they become available. Students are asked to
return the standard/special applications to Ms. Robinson, in the School
Counseling Office, no later than March 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
Scholarship Boot Camp – Get a jump on applying for local scholarships by
attending the boot camp on January 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 (noon) in the
Media Center. Get help completing the interactive standard application and writing
your essay. Be sure to bring a flash drive, a rough draft of your essay and a
copy of this list, with the scholarships highlighted, that you want to apply for.
PLEASE NOTE: All scholarships are subject to change at any time which means that they may
not be available due to funding issues, the dollar amounts may change or the number of
scholarships awarded may change. These scholarships are offered as a courtesy by the
community. The awarding of scholarships by organizations or businesses is totally at their
discretion. We appreciate the fact that they are trying to help Barracudas continue their
education. Each individual scholarship requires a separate application.
REQUIREMENTS

ACA Volunteer League
Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa

American Association of
University Women

American Legion Auxiliary
Unit #17

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

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Standard Application
Plan to major in an art-related field
Portfolio of work (at least 5) or CD to accompany application
Transcript showing 3.0 GPA as well as ACT/SAT scores
Essay stating how student can benefit from this scholarship

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Standard Application
GPA 3.0 or higher
Community Service Hours
School Activity participation
Must have taken SAT and/or Act
Student to include an essay about themselves and their goals

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Special Application Attached
Be a resident; New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Samsula, and
S.E. Volusia. Residency requirement is one year.
Be accepted by a college or university
Meet all aspects of the application procedure
Criteria for Selection: Academic Achievement, Financial Need,
Leadership Ability and Community Involvement.
Two (2) Academic Reference letters
Essay describing your career goals (maximum 300 words)

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Standard Application
Military background in family (active, retired or honorably discharged)

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AMOUNT

$1,000

$1,000

7 @ $1,000

$500
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American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 285 Edgewater

Anglers’ Yacht Club
Scholarship

Annual Daniel Alan
Garrity Memorial
Scholarship

Aqua Park Sports
Scholarship

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Association of Southeast
Volusia County Ministers

Association of the
Westside Retirees
Harthula Teemer

Association of the
Westside Retirees

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AYO and IKEN Children of
Divorce Scholarship

Bert Fish Medical Center
Auxiliary

Bert Fish Judy McDowell
Health Care Careers
Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

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Standard Application
Pursuing a medical career; particularly nursing

Standard Application
High Class Ranking/GPA
SAT/ACT
Financial Need
College field of study in Marine or Environmental Science Major
(preferred)
Must be attending a college after graduation (May ask for transcript)
Standard Application
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Financial need
Will attend a community college
Biographical essay
Proof of student – extracurricular activities
Standard Application
Transcript/Report Cards showing cumulative weighted GPA of 3.2 or
higher
A Junior Year GPA higher than Sophomore Year GPA
Participation in FOUR semesters’ of school sports during high school
tenure (preferably in at least two different sports)
Short essay (<300 words) stating why sports participation has helped
during your time at high school.
Standard Application
GPA of 2.0 or better
Church Affiliation
Letter of Pastoral Recommendation
Essay stating how God is leading student’s educational goals.
Standard Application

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Financial need
Good citizenship
Possible interview
Standard Application
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Financial need
Good citizenship
Possible interview
Special Application – See for application and requirements.
Due
May 1, 2016
Must be attending senior year of a Florida high school
Plans to attend post-high school education
Lives in a household separated by a divorce
2000 minimum essay describing how your parents continue to work
together despite being divorced, and describe in detail how your parents
overcame obstacles, and remain excellent role models.
Special Application Attached
Must be a member of the Medical Academy
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be pursuing a medical education
Special Application Attached
GPA 3.0 or higher
Financial Need

$500

$15,000 (distributed
over 4 years)

2 @ $500

$500

2 @ $500
2 @$250

$300

$300

2 @ $1,000

3 @ $2,000
$1,000

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Scholarship

Bethune Beach Senior
Student Achievement
Award Scholarship

Bethune Cookman
Believing in Your Dreams

Bethune-Cookman

University and Embassy of
Hope Foundation
Community Scholars

Board of Realtors
Scholarship

Bobcat FFEA Scholarship

Bolerjack, Halsema,
Bowling & White
PA/CPA's Scholarship
CAPS Scholarship

CCUMC AVID Oceanside
Woman’s Club
Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

4. Medical Academy
5. Nursing Career
6. SAT or Act score
1. Standard Application
2. Resident of Bethune Beach
3. GPA of 2.5 or better
The following criteria are given equal weighting
4. Academic achievement
5. Extracurricular school activities
6. Community service

7. Leadership positions and offices held/responsibilities
8. Work experience
9. Financial need
1. Special Application and directions to be sent to guidance in January
2. Must have played basketball, volleyball, and/or been an active member
of a of a high school band (marching, concert, jazz) for at least two
years of high school.
3. GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. 300 word essay from one of the given topics
5. One academic letter of recommendation from school
6. One personal letter of recommendation from the community
7. Must be a public high school graduation senior
1. Special Application and directions to be sent to guidance in January
2. Preference given to students pursuing majors in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
3. Official transcript (sealed) showing a GPA of 3.2 or higher
4. 300 word or less essay from one of the given topics
5. One personal letter of recommendation from the community
6. Graduating senior from a high school in Volusia or Flagler County
7. Student interested in pursuing a degree at Bethune-Cookman University
ONLY
1. Standard Application
2. Minimum 2.75 GPA
3. Financial need
4. Completion of mandatory essay on – “What Home Ownership Means To
Me” or “The Value of Homeownership”
5. Business courses completed – preferred
6. Mandatory attendance at subsequent board luncheon to be recognized
1. Standard Application
2. Desire to go into the field of Education

3. GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. If not a former EPS Student, then senior should have attended school in the
Edgewater or New Smyrna Beach area through K-5
5. Wants to attend a Florida College or University
1. Standard Application
2. Financial need
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Standard Application
Minimum 2.0 GPA
NSBHS graduate
Application will not be reviewed until all fields are complete
Standard Application
Student must be currently in AVID-4 Class

2 @ $1,000

2 @ $1,500
(1-girl/1-boy)

Up to $16,000 per
year if student
maintains 3.2 or
better GPA

5 @ $2,000

$100

$250

TBD

$500

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CCUMC Carl & Eldred
Halcomb Memorial
Scholarship
CCUMC Howell and Vera
Ray Memorial
Scholarship-AVID
CCUMC Howell and Vera
Ray Memorial
Scholarship-Cudas
Unhooked
CCUMC Myhre-Burt Music
Scholarship

Chad Cole "Eagles Soar"

Charles & Elaine FallsMeyer Nursing
Scholarship

Chisholm Alumni
Association Legacy
Scholarship

City of Edgewater
Scholarship

Community Unitarian
Universalist Church
Scholarship

Cudas Forever Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

1. Standard Application
2. Must have a current IEP
1. Standard Application
2. Student must be currently in AVID-4 Class
1. Standard Application
2. Student must be a current member of Cudas Unhooked

1. Special Application Attached (Endowment Fund)
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Standard Application
Minimum of 2.8 GPA
Must have taken ACT/SAT test (put score(s) on application)
Financial need
Short essay – “What this scholarship means to me”
Community involvement
Good Citizenship
Possible Interview
Proof of college acceptance
(May ask for a transcript and college acceptance letter)
Standard Application
GPA 3.0 or better
Financial Need
Medical Academy courses
Nursing or healthcare area of study
Standard Application
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Descendant of a “Chisholm High School” graduate. Write an essay
identifying the person and their relationship to you.
Community Service hours
Provide proof of admission to post-secondary institution

Standard Application
Be a resident of the City of Edgewater
Enrolled in a public school or accredited private school within Volusia
County
Demonstrate 20 hours of community service within a local community
500 Word Essay to include experience with community service hours, future
goals and subsequent career plans.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Financial Need
2 Letters of recommendation (1 personal, 1 academic)
Possible Interview

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Standard Application
GPA 3.0 or higher
Must have passed FCAT Reading
Cudas Unhooked Senior

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Standard Application

Financial need
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Active in extracurricular activities
Preference given to students interested in going into public education

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$1,000

2 @ $500

2 @ $500

1 @TBD

2 @ $3,000

$2,500

$500

TBD

$650

$300

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Daughters of the
American Revolution

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Standard Application

Daytona Beach Street
Rods Scholarship

1. Special Instructions and Application
2. Florida resident and a US citizen
3. GPA of 2.0 or above
4. Essay outlining your goals. Include work history and reasons for financial
aide.
5. Due March 1, 2016

Daytona State College
Principal’s Award

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Standard Application
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Community Service
Active in extra-curricular activities; i.e. school clubs, organizations,
or sports, etc.
5. Funds may only be used toward Daytona State College

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Standard Application
Must be an African-American student
Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance
Minimum 2.8 GPA – transcript required
250 word essay
Community service

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Standard Application
Athletic participation
Financial need
Short Essay
Accepted to a college or has at least applied (provide proof)

Edgewater Friends of the
Library Scholarship

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Standard Application
Must volunteer at the Edgewater Library during more than one school year

Edgewater Landing Quilt
& Needlecraft Group
Scholarship

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Standard Application

Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, Inc.
Daytona Beach Alumnae
Chapter Scholarship

Dolphin Athletic Club
Scholarship

Edgewater Post 2
Amvets Auxiliary

Edgewater Public
Elementary FFEA
Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

$250

2 @ $1,000

$1,000

5 @ $1,000 (District
Wide)

TBD

3 @ $1,500

$500

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Special Application Attached
Must be related to a veteran or active military service person.
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Letter of recommendation from a school official
Copy of letter of acceptance from accredited college or university
500 essay describing your career aspirations

4 @ $500

1. Standard Application
1 @ $100

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Edgewater Public
Elementary PTA
Scholarship

Edgewater Rotary Club

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Standard Application
GPA of 3.0 or higher
1000 word Essay
Transcript required
Must have been a student of Edgewater Public

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Standard Application
For 2016-2017 school-year only

3 @ $500

3 @ $2,000

Farmton Scholarship for
Excellence in Agriculture/
Environmental

Florida P.E.O. Scholarship

Fraternal Order of Eagles
#4242 Auxiliary Trustee
Fund Scholarship

Friends of the New
Smyrna Beach Regional
Library and Patricia
Dowling Memorial

Gator Club of Volusia
County Scholarship

Ian Ross Memorial
Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

1. Standard Application
2. Student must be interested in pursuing a career in agriculture and/or
environmental science
1. Special Application Coming Soon
2. Open only to female residents of Florida, applying for first-year of
full-time study at a Florida college or university
3. Transcript showing minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0; standardized test
Scores and class rank
4. Resume and one-page essay detailing education and career plans
5. Family financial statement
6. Three letters of recommendation
7. College transcript if dual enrolled
1. Standard Application
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA - transcript required
3. Must believe in Home, Country, and GOD; as this is our motto for our
auxiliary

4. Must be serious about furthering his/her education
5. Financial Need
6. Good Citizenship
1. Standard Application including essay
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Financial Need
4. Complete a minimum of 50 volunteer hours over four years at the NSB
Library
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher and one from a staff librarian
6. Letter of acceptance to college, university or technical school
7. Special essay requirements are: Standard MLA essay format with a
minimum of 500 words and a minimum of three paragraphs; includes
accomplishments and experiences throughout the years as a student; value
of library volunteer experience; financial need; and future plans.
1. Special Application Attached
2. Have been accepted to University of Florida
3. Entering University of Florida for the first year study
4. Completion of Volusia County Health Science Academy Coursework
5. Planning a career in Health or Medicine
1. Standard Application
2. Financial need
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0
4. Must be pursuing a career in the natural sciences (i.e., biology, marine
science, etc., not computer science)
5. Letter of recommendation from an upper level science teacher
6. SPECIAL NOTE: Required Essay must include why you are pursuing a
career in natural science

$500

Up to $2500

4 @ $300

3 @ $2,000

10 @ $1,000
2 @ $1,000
(medical)

$10,000

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Judy McDowell

Julie Amon Dolphins of
Strength Scholarship

Knights of Columbus:
Father Downey Council
4934 Scholarship

Lawrence Hewitt Wyche
Memorial Scholarship
Little Theatre of New
Smyrna Beach, Inc.
Lonnie Griffin Memorial,
Agriculture

Marsha Blanzenski
Memorial Scholarship
Marvin & Georgetta
London Memorial
Scholarship
Marvin Harvey Memorial
Scholarship

Mildred E. Small and
Robert D. Toye
Scholarship

Nancy May Memorial
Scholarship

New Smyrna Beach CAPS
Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

1. Special Application Coming Soon
2. GPA 3.0 or higher
3. Financial Need
4. Medical Academy
5. Nursing Career
6. SAT or Act Score
1. Standard Application
2. 3.5 or better GPA
3. Personal Essay Questions
4. Two letters of recommendation (one from school & one from community)

5. Proof of acceptance into college
6. Commitment to school, community, and/or athletics
1. Standard Application
2. Good standing Catholic at Sacred Heart Catholic church
3. At least a 3.0 GPA
4. Must be attending college after graduation or sooner (August 2016)
5. Submit resume with high school achievements, awards, sports, etc.
6. Community Service Hours
7. One paragraph on what you would use this scholarship for
8. Applicants must turn in resumes at NSBHS by March 14 th
1. Standard Application
1. Standard Application
1. Standard Application
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Standard Application
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Registered as Republican
Documented volunteer service for Republican Party
Standard Application

$1,000

$500

2 @ $500

TBD
$2,500
$1,500

TBD up to $2000

TBD
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Standard Application
Must be member of NSBHS golf team
Must volunteer for tournament preparations and event

Personal interview
Standard Application
Financial need
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Engineering (preferred) or other sciences major
Attend a four-year accredited Florida university
Covers books, tuition, housing and food plans
Standard Application
Financial need
Current or former Medical Academy student (must have been in for at least
1 year)
Reference letter, from advisor is possible
Planning to enroll in nursing program at DSC or in any other accredited
Florida School of Nursing
Essay stating how student can benefit from this scholarship
Standard Application
Minimum 2.0 GPA
NSBHS graduate

1.

Standard Application

4.
5.

1-2 TBD

3+ @ $30,000

3 @ $500 -$1000
each

TBD
3 @ $500
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New Smyrna Beach High
School FFA Alumni

New Smyrna Beach High
National Honor Society

New Smyrna Beach Lions
Club Scholarship

New Smyrna Beach Police
Athletic League
Scholarship

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PHI Delta Kappa East
Central Florida Chapter
Educational Foundation
R.B.I. Cudas Baseball
Association Scholarship

Rotary Club of New
Smyrna Beach

Samsula Woman’s Club

Samsula Woman’s Club –
Anna Lou Luznar
Memorial Scholarship
Sharon L. Nichols
“Education for Life”
Housing Scholarship

Sharon J. Sanford

Art Scholarship Fund

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

Write essay titled “What the FFA Means to Me”
Must be an active FFA member in and out of class
Complete an interview
Standard Application
Scholarship will be awarded to a member of NHS in good standing
Volunteer hours are required by the NHS
Essay Response – The four pillars of the National Honor Society are
character, scholarship, leadership and service. How have you modeled
these qualities as a student as New Smyrna Beach High School?
Standard Application
Financial need
Transcript showing minimum of 3.0 GPA with test scores
Short essay explaining needs and goals
Good citizenship and extracurricular activities
Standard Application
Good character/citizenship
Current or past NSBPAL participant
Volunteer hours with PAL (contact Officer Adkins, 386424-2263)
Standard Application and Special Instructions attached
One (1) senior from each high school shall be awarded a scholarship

2 @ $1,000

3 @ $1,000

2 @ $500

1 @ $300

1. Standard Application
2. Short essay stating how you would benefit from this scholarship
3. Good Citizenship/Sportsmanship
1. Standard Application
1. Active member of Interact Club
2. Financial Need
3. Essay stating need
4. SAT/ACT Score
1. Standard Application and Special Instructions attached
2. Must have attended Samsula Elementary School, Samsula Academy or be a
relative of a Samsula Woman’s Club member
1. Standard Application and Special Instructions attached
2. Must have completed some volunteer work for the betterment of your
community

1. Special Application –
See for
complete application requirements
2. Financial Need (determined from your FAFSA)
3. A 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (validated by an official transcript)
4. Strong character - 3 letters of recommendation, list of activities,
accomplishments, a personal essay on future goals
1. Standard Application
2. GPA of 3.0 or better
3. Financial Need
4. Short Essay on your interest in art/Examples of Work
5. References – At least one (1)

6. Accepted at college with art-related career major designated

2 @ $500

TBD

1 @ $500

1 @ $500

$12,000
(housing
scholarship)

2 @ $250

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Sister Cities Association
of Volusia

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2.

Standard Application
Art or Photography Students

Smile Makers Dental

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2.

Standard Application
Active patients of Smile Makers Dental

TBD

1.
2.
Smyrna Surfari Club
Scholarship

Smyrna Yacht Club
Scholarship

Sunflower Scholarship

Volusia Flagler Junior Golf
Association
Zachary Adrian
Scholarship
Zack G. Donatti Memorial
Scholarship
ZDR Fund In Memory of
Zackary Donatti

Standard Application
Transcript showing GPA of 2.0 or higher
Two letters of recommendation

3. We weigh criteria equally
o academic performance
o financial need
o participation in the sport of surfing
5. Contact Surfari Club if student wants to attend a trade school, club will
consider the request based upon the trade school.
1. Standard Application
2. Applicants must be enrolled in the DCT or AVID program
3. Must attend DSC
4. Two letters of recommendation (from teachers or employer)
5. High School transcript
6. Scholarship is renewable
1. Standard Application
2. Applicant must be a former student from Indian River Elementary
3. Application must be complete with a short essay of school goals

2 @ $150

1.

1 @ $2,000
1 @ $2,000
1 @ $4,000

TBD

1-5 @ $250-$1,000

Standard Application

1. Standard Application
1. Standard Application
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Standard Application
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Short essay on how you plan to help others in the future
Good character
Financial Need

TBD
TBD
2 @ $500

3 @ $500

Although these are not local scholarships, we encourage all seniors who will need housing and/or has a
financial need to apply.
1.

Special Instructions and Application

Bright House Networks
Scholarship

Florida Society Colonial Dames

XVII Century Scholarship

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

1. Special Application Attached
2. Must be attending an accredited 4-year Florida college or University or a 2year accredited Florida community college.
3. Student must be enrolled in college full-time
4. Show financial need
5. Have a 3.5 GPA or above
6. Student must submit proof of Native American descent from a United States
tribe
7. Provide an acceptance letter from college of choice
8. Transcript of Grades
9. Two (2) letters of recommendation: one from a teacher or principal and one

Awarded a
computer
laptop,
software
and carrying
case
$1,000

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from a non-family member
10. One (1) page essay telling of his or her aims, ambitions and why financial aid is
needed

1. Special Instructions and Application
Up to
$1,500 per
semester

Linda Crisp Scholarship Fund,
Inc.

NASCAR Foundation Scholarship

1. Special Application – see www.scholarsapply.org/NASCAR for application
and requirements
2. A High School Senior
3. Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited 2-year or
4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in Florida

$2,500

1. Special Instructions and Application Attached
1 @ $5,000
&
1 @ $3,500

Regions Riding Forward
Scholarship
1. Special Application – See

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for complete application requirements
2. Financial Need (determined from your FAFSA)

3. A 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (validated by an official transcript)
4. Strong character - 3 letters of recommendation, list of activities,
accomplishments, a personal essay on future goals
1. Special Application Attached
2. A scholarship offer for African-American graduating high school seniors in
Volusia and St. Johns County
51/application-process/how-to-apply.html

Southern Scholarship
Foundation

The Links, Incorporated
Daytona Beach Chapter

University of DAYTON

1. Special Application Attached
2. Student wishes to attend a Catholic University in the State of Ohio
3. Return completed application to Dr. Wilkes in Guidance Office by
January 22nd, 2016.

$10,000
(non-cash
housing
scholarship)

1 @ $1,000

$10,000
($2,500 per

year for
four years)

1. Special Instructions and Application Attached
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 1048

Revised 2/18/2016 1:41 PM

1 @ $1,000

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