1. Sponsored by Hagerty HS PTSA
Scholarship Workshop
Sponsored by Hagerty HS PTSA

2. Scholarship Resources
SCPS has a Scholarship page on their website
ments/epathways/scholarships/
Link for various scholarship opportunities for all SCPS students
Link to the FAFSA application
Link to the Bright Futures Scholarship page
Link to Foundation Scholarships

3. There are also links to school specific scholarships

4. Seminole State College Scholarship Information
SSC has information on their website about Bright Futures scholarships, college scholarships, and private scholarship opportunities. Use this link to learn more:

5. UCF Scholarship Information
UCF also has information about scholarship opportunities on their website.
Follow this link to learn more: aid/scholarship-resources/

6. Online Scholarship Resources
There are many online resources to help locate scholarship opportunities:
FastWeb (
Scholarships.com (
College Board.org (
Niche.com (
SallieMae (

7. (Online resources continued)
Cappex (
Unigo (
Scholarship Monkey (
Peterson’s (
US Dept. of Labor Free Search Tool ( scholarships.aspx)
Source: find-college/

8. Tips for the Application Process

9. The Application Be sure to fill out the application completely
Include all requested forms such as transcripts, references, etc.
Be aware of the criteria for the scholarship – financial need, grades, volunteering, etc. – and be sure to highlight those areas
Be sure to follow directions on how and where to submit your application properly
Plan ahead – gather all necessary documents early
Submit your application on or before the deadline

10. Gather the Necessary Materials
Keep a file for your applications, reference letters, achievements, and essays
Don’t wait until the last minute to contact someone for a reference letter
Request transcripts early and know who is responsible for transcripts at your school
A good resource to help you keep track of your high school accomplishments is Raise Me (

11. Raise Me Portfolio Tracks your grades each year
Tracks your extracurricular activities and athletics
Tracks community service and work experience
Tracks test scores
Tracks awards and honors

12. Raise Me Micro-scholarships
Raise Me will keep track of micro-scholarship opportunities for various schools. Many of these micro-scholarships are based on different accomplishments or activities from your high school career.

13. The Essay Essay Do’s Essay Don’ts Make It Personal!
Be sure to answer the question that was asked
Focus on strengths
Turn weaknesses into success stories
Use detailed, actual examples from your life
Proofread, proofread, proofread – have someone else proofread it
Tell a story
Save and date every essay
Open your essay with a quote
Repeat your resume’
Have the exact same essay for every application – tailor your essays
Use words new to you

14. Local Scholarship Opportunities
For Seminole County students

15. Scholarships for PTSA Members
Hagerty HS PTSA offers scholarships to our Seniors who are members.
Deadline to submit: March 14, 2019
Submit to Upper House Guidance
Application Link: m/scholarships.html
For questions, contact Katie m
Seminole County Council of PTA’s offers scholarship to Seminole County students.
Deadline to submit: March 18, 2019
Submit by mail to:
SCCPTA
Attention: Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box
Winter Springs, FL
Application Link:

16. Scholarships through the Foundation
Application Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019, 11:59 PM
Raymond Gaines Scholarship - Award: $1, Requirements: Graduating student must attend any Seminole County public high school; possesses a 3.0 or higher GPA; has been accepted to a 4-year college or university; will pursue a degree in education or an education-related field; and must have completed or in the process of completing 25 hours of community service. Each applicant must submit a 300 (maximum) word typed essay that describes why the applicant wants to enter the teaching profession, and present one letter of recommendation each from a high school and community leader.
Dede Schaffner Scholarship – Award: $3,000.00  Requirements: Graduating senior of any Seminole County High School, who has an overall (weighted) GPA of 3.5. The student must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university or technical program. Must have performed community service during his/her high school career. Must submit a 500-word essay on future plans. Student must show financial need. Student must have qualified to receive a Bright Futures Scholarship (75% or 100%). Must have an employment history. Also submit three letters of recommendation from teachers or administrative staff

17. Foundation Scholarships (continued)
Kuiper Scholarship - Award: $2, Requirements: Graduating student of any Seminole County High School, who has an overall (weighted) GPA. Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or administrative staff. Selection should be based on academic performance and financial need.
Frank J. Bracco Memorial Scholarship - Award: $2, Requirements: Graduating senior of any public high school in Seminole County who plans to enroll in a trade program or related field. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, write an essay on their career goals and provide three letters of reference.

18. Deadline to submit: March 1, 2019
CFE Credit Union 2019 Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program
Deadline to submit: March 1, 2019
Application link: for/opening-a-youth- account/scholarships

19. Oviedo Woman’s Club Scholarships
The Oviedo Woman’s Club offers three types of scholarships
For Hagerty HS or Oviedo HS seniors planning to attend a college/university
For Hagerty HS or Oviedo HS seniors planning to attend a technical school
For any Seminole County resident currently enrolled in college
Deadline to submit: March 1, 2019
Link for application and information: community/scholarships.html

20. Other Local Scholarship Opportunities
Oviedo-Winter Springs Lions Club 2019 Book Scholarship – for Hagerty, Oviedo, and Winter Spring high schools - $1000
Lions Clubs District 35 Youth Exchange Scholarship – for Hagerty, Oviedo, and Winter Springs high schools - $1000
Oviedo Historical Society – Robert James Lawton Scholarship – for Hagerty and Oviedo high schools - $1000
2019 Phil Cloninger Memorial Scholarship – for Hagerty, Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Lake Howell high schools - $2000
ArtToberFest: Williams and Alice Jenkins Visual Arts Scholarship – all students - $500
Links for these can be found on the SCPC Hagerty Scholarships page ( s/scholarships.stml?category=184)

21. Thank you for your support!
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