Scholarship Search

• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be a resident of Nassau county
• Submit one letter of recommendation
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need
• Preference given to Fernandina Beach High School graduates

• Be enrolled full-time in courses leading to an Associate of Science degree or certificate in Career and Technical Education or Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Program.
• Have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA at FSCJ
• Submit two letters of recommendation from FSCJ faculty
• Comply with all FSCJ regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus.

• Be a degree or certificate seeking student
• Have completed at least 9 credit hours of college-level coursework
• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendation from current FSCJ faculty members
• Submit a one page essay on the potential impact of the scholarship

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Recipients will be chosen from the following population groups in descending order or priority: Duval, Baker, Nassau, St. John's, Putman, Flager and Clay County residents; state of Florida residents; United States residents

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking or vocational certification program at FSCJ
• Must have graduated from a Nassau County high school or be a participant in or an employee of the Boys and Girls Club of Nassau County
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Preference will be given to participants in and/or employees of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County

• Must be African-American
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or more)
• Must be in an degree-seeking program
• Must  have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need via the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• This scholarship is for tuition, books and lab fees only.
• Must be enrolled full time (12 or more hours) in the Ophthalmic Technician Program
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must not be eligible to receive any type of financial aid (federal, state, institutional, or campus based aid) with the exception of loans.
• Must be willing to attend an awards banquet with the Arlington Lions Club (At least one FSCJ staff will attend with student).

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Enrolled in the fine or performing arts and take at least one such course per term (if full time) or per year (if part time)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Submit a personal statement, stating educational and professional goals and what, if anything is impeding those goals (This is included in the general scholarship narrative.)
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a financial need 

• Dental Hygiene student:  Have earned a minimum of 64 credit hours (2nd year students) enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Degree Program.
• Dental Assisting student:  Be enrolled in the Dental Assisting Career Certificate Program.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or equivalent at the College.
• Preference shall be given to FSCJ students who have attended the Alfa Dental Management eight-hour work experience tour.  A letter is required to formally verify participation in the program.

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) in any academic program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need

• Be enrolled in the Logistics or Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate Program or Supply Chain Management Associate in Science Degree Program or, in the absences of a sufficient number of eligible candidates, be enrolled in the Logistics Bachelor or Applied Science Degree Program.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Consent to release to the Donor the recipient's name and amount of the award.
• Comply with all College regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on and off campus.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or more) in an Aviation-related degree-seeking or vocational certification program at FSCJ. 
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate a financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
• Must submit a statement with no more than 500 words describing "My Educational and Career Goals, Where I See Myself in Five Years, and Why I Should Receive This Award"
• Must submit two letters of recommendation

• Be seeking enrollment in the FSCJ Welding Technology Workforce Certificate Program
• Graduating the year of the award from A. Philip Randolph Academics
• Entering the College with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA
• Submit an essay on their goals and future aspirations in welding
• Preference will be given in the following order. 
  • Students graduating from A. Philip Randolph Career Academics the year of the award
  • Graduating seniors from all Duval or Nassau County High Schools enrolling in the FSCJ Welding Technology Workforce Certificate Program
  • Existing students enrolled in the FSCJ Welding Technology Workforce Certificate Program

• Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more)
• Must be a first generation college student
• Must be a Florida resident
• Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must submit one letter of recommendation

• Be a current or future student in any academic program at FSCJ
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Demonstrate need and be identified as low to moderate income household (i.e. 80% of HUD medium)

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be in a nursing or allied health degree program
• Must be a Nassau county resident
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must have two letters of recommendation
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a financial need

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Be enrolled in a Health Program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA

• Must be a student enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate Financial Need, but do not qualify for the Pell Grant and submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Professor or Program Manager of Florida State College at Jacksonville or the Donor. 

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Accepted into the College's Nursing Program
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need
• Submit two letters of recommendation (one must be from a high school counselor, college counselor, or instructor)
• Submit an essay on ""Why College is Important"" (This topic is included in the General Essay requirement.)
• Preference will be given to single parents

• Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at the Nassau Center
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need

• Must be a single black male between the ages of 17 to 25 by the first day of the academic year scholarship will be awarded for
• Must be a high school graduate who is enrolled in his first term at Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendation (preferably from a high school counselor, instructor, an employer, or minister of your church)
• Submit a statement explaining their career and educational goals (this is included in the general essay) 
• Scholarship may only be used for Fall and Spring terms

• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be taking college credit courses
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit two letters of recommendation (one must be from a high school, college counselor or instructor)
• Must submit an essay on "Why College is Important" (This is included in the general essay)

• Be enrolled in the Firefighter I/II Workforce Certificate, Fire Science Technology Associate in Science, Paramedic Workforce Certificate, or Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate program
• Enter the college with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college

• Must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours)
• Must be accepted in the Nursing program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA

• Be a full-time degree seeking student (minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester)
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Be ineligible for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
• Submit an essay of approximately 250 words on why you need/deserve the scholarship (Included in General Essay)

• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or equivalent) at FSCJ in a degree or certificate program.
• Have graduated from or attended any Center Academy location in Jacksonville for at least one school year (two full semesters) and have good standing upon leaving Center Academy.
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need
• Preference will be given to students with the greatest need

1. Must be a United State Citizen, national, refugee alien or permanent resident at the time of application.
2. Must demonstrate a financial need (need base determined by FAFSA).
3. Must be enrolled as either a part-time or full-time student in the College’s Associate Degree or Technical Certificate Program.  Enrollment must be for the current or upcoming term.
4. Must demonstrate academic potential or ability through one of the following:
   1. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in all college coursework for currently enrolled Florida State College Students
   2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in all college coursework for transfer students who have attended another college or university
   3. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in all high school coursework for students who have not attended a college or university

• Be enrolled in a career certificate program
• Be enrolled at least part time (180 contact hours)
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a financial need

• Be enrolled in the Associate in Arts program majoring in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Communication, Telecommunications, Journalism, or a related field
• Students enrolled in Graphic Design, Multimedia Technologies or Marketing Management Associate in Science programs may also apply
• Have completed 18 college credit hours
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
• Enroll and complete at least six credit hours both fall and spring (total of 12 hours)
• Submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must come from a FSCJ faculty member
• Submit an essay of no more than 300 words explaining their career goal and previous work activities related to their major (i.e., related volunteer work, freelance work, or participation in related student organizations) and reason for needing the scholarship (included in general essay)
• Student must not be receiving any other scholarship or grant

• Must be enrolled in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
• Must have a 3.0 GPA
• Must submit a supplemental application at www.northfloridalodging.com
• Must submit a formal resume
• Must provide two letters of recommendation from supervisor and/or faculty member or instructor
• Must submit an essay answering the following question: Where do you see your professional career after completion of your program/degree?  (Included in General Essay)
• Must demonstrate financial need & submit a FAFSA

• Must be enrolled in the Automotive Service Management Technology degree program or the the Automotive Collision Technology Technician program.
• Be a graduate from a Duval, St. Johns, or Clay County high school or a GED recipient that last attended high school in Duval, St. Johns, or Clay County. 
• Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the College
• Consent to participate in a one-day visit and tour of the Claude Nolan Cadillac dealership
• In the absence of a sufficient number of eligible candidates, students enrolled in the Automotive Service Technician Technical Certificate program may apply. 

• Must have received a GED
• Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours)
• Seeking a degree or certificate
• Be a Nassau county resident
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit an essay stating how the scholarship will benefit the student and state whether or not they are the first in their family to attend college

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) with a major in Business, Information Technology, or Education
• Be a resident of Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, or St. Johns County
• Enter the college with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA or have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the college.
• Submit a 250 word essay on the importance of community involvement and include a description of your community service.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

• Must be a current or a future student in any academic program
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must be a low income working student in need of financial assistance to obtain a higher education

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credits hours)
• Must desire to pursue a course of study in Mathematics, Sciences, or Engineering
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA

• Be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours)
• Earn a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the academic year
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be a graduate of a Nassau County High School in the spring prior to the academic year in which they are applying for the scholarship
• Must complete application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need

• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) in any academic program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit one letter of recommendation
• Submit an essay on: What Difference Will I Make in Someone’s Life?
• Preference will be given to cosmetology students and students that submit a letter of recommendation from Community Connections, Hubbard House, Angel Aid, United Way Agencies, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or First Baptist of Mandarin

• Must be new or continuing Nursing student
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must write a letter to Mrs. Melissa Van Noppen, widow of Douglas Van Noppen, describing themselves and why they want to be a nurse.
• Preference will be given to students with a financial need

• Must enter the college with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours or clock hour equivalent)
• Must be enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree program or any vocational certification program.
• Must submit two letters of recommendation
• Must submit a statement outlining the applicant's leadership experience, educational or vocational plans, and describe how an African American individual has inspired or mentored the applicant to date.
• Preference will be given to applicants who provide a statement of college or community service, or provide proof of college or community civic engagement activities.

• Must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a Health Program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need

• Must have completed minimum 24 credit hours
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in an AA or AS degree program
• Submit two letters of recommendation which address leadership qualities.
• Submit documentation demonstrating leadership qualities in the areas of student activities, athletics, church, government or community activities.

• Must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) in a Respiratory Care Program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must submit a one page paper outlining the need for financial assistance

• Must be a female, 25 years of age or older, attending FSCJ for less than 12 credit hours per semester (part-time student)
• Must be continuously enrolled as a part-time student, with at least one course per semester at FSCJ in pursuit of a degree
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate Financial Need 
• Must maintain a GPA of 2.0

• Be enrolled in the professional phase of the Associate Degree Nursing program
• Be African American
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Submit a one page statement about future plans for a career in Nursing

• Must be enrolled in a Nursing or Allied Health Program of Study
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
• Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per term
• Must be a resident of Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns Counties
• Must submit a 250-500 word essay on what motivated his/her interest to care for the senior population
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must be conducting clinical experience at a long-term care facility approved by Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Priority of preference will be given first to eligible applicants conducing their clinical experience at River Garden Senior Services in Jacksonville, Florida.

• Must be in the second term or higher of the Nursing curriculum
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must submit an essay regarding "How will this assistance help your nursing career and ability to promote health in the greater Jacksonville community?"

• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours) in one of the following programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville: Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace, Finance and Insurance Services, Information Technology, Health and Life Sciences, and Logistics and Distribution.
• Have completed at least 45 credit hours of coursework, if in a two year program; have completed at least 90 credit hours of coursework, if in a four-year program.
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Submit a 250-word essay on his/her career path and chosen field.
• The student must complete the FAFSA form with federal government.

• Must be a current or future student in a health care program
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be African American

• Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 3.0 (whichever is applicable)
• Enroll for at least 6 college credits each term
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA each term in college
• Complete at least 75 percent of the college courses, with a grade of "C" or better, in which they register.
• Must be a US citizen
• Special consideration (preference) will be given to students with any or all of the following life situations:  
  • Be orphaned or abandoned by both parents as a child
  • Be a first member of their immediate family to attend college
  • Have served in the US military for at least two years with an honorable discharge.

• Enrolled in the FSCJ Nursing Assistant certificate program
• Entering college with a minimum 2.50 high school GPA

• Have completed at least 12 semester hours of college study
• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more credit hours)
• Preference will be given to female students.
   

• B e enrolled at least part time (6 or more college credits) per term
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (or a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA for incoming college students, whichever is applicable)
• Be a United States citizen
• Complete at least 75% of the college courses, with a grade of "C" or better, in which they register

• Applicant must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Submit an original essay of 300-500 words making a personal statement about goals and the value of the scholarship toward achieving those goals
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating a financial need and Take Stock in Children scholars in good standing who have completed their Associates degree and wish to pursue their Bachelor's degree

• Be pursuing a degree or studies in English, Business, Science, Mathematics, or other Liberal Arts academic courses.
• Student(s) must exhibit academic excellence (minimum GPA 3.0)
• Student(s) must exhibit financial need.  A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.
• Students may be enrolled Part-time or Full-time at the College.
• Priority will be given to previous recipients.
• Preference will be given to students at Kent Campus.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be a second year student (defined as having completed between 30 and 50 credit hours only)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Scholarship opportunities available to all eligible college credit students, and at least one additional award provided for a student athlete if eligible

• Be accepted to a program that includes EAP courses.
• Must be taking or will take EAP Reading, Listening, Writing, or Grammar
• Must have spent 1 session in ESOL 800 and/or 1 semester in EAP courses.
• Valid Immigration Status
• Special consideration will be given to students who have completed a college degree in their home country, who are therefore ineligible other scholarship opportunities.
• Student must submit Letter of Recommendation from Instructor

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have indicated Environmental Science as major program of study
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must provide documentation of community service

• Must be enrolled in an AS or AA degree program
• Must be preparing for a career in some aspect of Business
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer.
• Must submit a short essay describing your career plans and goals (included in general essay)

• Reside in Jacksonville, Florida
• Be enrolled at least part-time (minimum 6 credit hours) in a degree-seeking or vocational program.
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• File the FAFSA form with the federal government, and remain in good standing as a student
• Be enrolled in College Credit or Non Credit Workforce Program
• Be a High School Graduate (standard high school or GED® Diploma) or Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Score of 8.0 or higher in Reading & Math
• Complete a 150 word essay on "Why a College Education is Important to Me". 
• Provide documentation (through a signed letter from agency or program) of Community and/or Church Service
• Preference will be given to members to Graduates of Bethel Best Academy Jax Inc, Members of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church (a/k/a The Bethel Church).

• Must be a female student
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have indicated their major field of study
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit two letters of recommendation
• Must submit an essay describing the following:
  • career path
  • involvement in community service
  • your career and educational goals as they reflect the goals of NOW, see below:
    • “Our purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in society sharing equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities with men, while living free from discrimination.”
• NOW’s Top Six Priority Issues include:
  • Advancing Reproductive Freedom
  • Promoting Diversity and Ending Racism
  • Stopping Violence Against Women
  • Winning Lesbian Equality
  • Achieving Constitutional Equality
  • Ensuring Economic Justice

• Must be in the second year of the dental hygiene program. However, freshman students may be awarded in rare circumstances.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must submit a copy of your current transcript and complete the essay.
• Must be a Florida resident.
• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the medical/dental field or personal reference.

• Be enrolled as a full-time, second-year student at FSCJ (12 or more credit hours)
• Be enrolled in an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree program focusing on Choral or Instrumental Music 
• Participate in an FSCJ choir or other music ensemble
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a known, respected musician important to the student's musical background (such as a director, private teacher, or FSCJ Performing Arts faculty member)
• Submit a 150-200 word narrative describing how the scholarship will help them with their education 

• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Must be working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or program certificate in an Aviation program at the Aviation Center of Excellence
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need

• Be a First Generation college student (neither parent earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher)
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credits)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must file the FAFSA form with the federal government

• Must be accepted into the College’s Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, Associate Degree Nurse, or Other Allied Health Program.
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours or more)
• Must submit FAFSA application
• Must be a Florida resident

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in second year (3rd or 4th term) of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program
• Must have a 3.25 minimum GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Provide a letter or recommendation from a faculty member and proof of community involvement

• Be enrolled in a college credit or vocational program
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Have completed nine (9) credit hours or the clock hour equivalent
• Be a physically disabled student who is registered with the College’s Office of Disabled Student Services
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need
• Submit one letter of recommendation
• Must complete essay describing educational plans, career goals, and the need for support (included in general essay)

• Applicant must have completed 9 semester hours of college level work
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA,
• Must be a Florida resident
• Must be enrolled in at least 9 hours per term with 6 hours at Kent Campus
• Must submit the names of two Florida State College at Jacksonville Faculty/Staff references, preferably from Kent Campus

• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be accepted into the Nursing Program
• Be enrolled full time  (12 or more Credit hours)
• Submit one personal and one faculty letter of recommendation.

• Must be enrolled part-time or full-time (6 or more credit hours).
• Must be a Nassau County resident, or have graduated from a Nassau County high school.
• Must be enrolled in the Aviation Administration degree program or, in the absence thereof, any Aviation-related degree program.
• Must enter the college with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, or have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in college courses

The FSCJ Promise Scholarship is our commitment to help local students create financial sustainability while removing economic barriers and providing an accessible and affordable pathway to degree completion.

Eligibility

• Current Duval or Nassau county resident who possesses a valid high school diploma or GED
• First-time-in-college student (after high school graduation; to include dual enrollment students)
• Eligible for Federal Pell Grant OR students with an unmet need of up to $9,000
• Must not be in a failed SAP status
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled in a Federal Financial Aid eligible program
• Continuously enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours for both Fall and Spring terms

1. Community service (either in conjunction with the Office of Student Engagement or the Center for Civic Engagement)
2. Provide academic support or tutoring
3. Receive academic support or tutoring

*Students enrolled full time are expected to complete a minimum of 16 hours per term
*Students enrolled part time are expected to complete a minimum of eight (8) hours per term
 

• Must be enrolled full time(12 or more) as a sophomore, junior, or senior and complete 24 credits by the end of the academic year
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit proof of a commitment to nonviolence, humanitarian and community service.

• Possess a standard High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or more) in a degree-seeking or vocational certification program
• Submit a 300 word essay on the topic of “How Fishing Has Influenced Your Life"
• Consent to attend a scholarship reception with the Donors
• Preference will be given to students who have participated in the George Strate, Sr. Memorial Fishing Tournament (formerly the Hooked on Schools Fishing Tournament).  If no tournament participants are eligible, this criteria will not apply 
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a financial need as determined by the FAFSA

• Be enrolled at least full time (12 or more credit hours) in a degree program or enrolled a minimum of 900 clock hours in a vocational program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• First Preference will be given to blood relatives of Gideon T Burdett, Jr. (documentation required)
• Second Preference will be given to employees or descendants of employees of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company or Atlantic Coastline Railroad (documentation required)
• If no priority candidates qualify, any student with the required enrollment and GPA may apply

• Be enrolled less than full-time at the College in a degree-seeking program.
• Be a Nassau County resident.
• Explain, in 300 words or less, why you deserve or need the Half-the-Sky Scholarship.
• Submit one letter of recommendation.
• Preference will be given in the following order:
  a. Female students who are 30 years of age or older.
  b. Female students who are 25-29 years of age.
  c. Female students who are 21-24 years of age.

• Be female
• Be a Duval or Nassau County resident
• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more credit hours)
• Be experiencing a financial emergency
• Submit an essay describing their financial emergency

• Be a U.S citizen
• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours each term)
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete 75% of college courses registered in with a grade of C or better
• Preference given to students who still have a substantial financial need after exhausting all other forms of aid available.

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours or more)
• Be in good standing with the college
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Be a first generation in college student
• Be enrolled in or have completed the life skills class (SLS1103 or SLS 0005) offered at FSCJ
• Complete application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Preference will be given to students who are preparing for a career in education with the intent to become a teacher in the state of Florida and students enrolled in education preparation institutes can be included

• Be in the professional phase of the Nursing Program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Submit a short essay regarding why you are interested in Nursing as a career
• Be African American
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA

• Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in any academic program
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. 
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a need 
• Applicant must demonstrate character, initiative, and ability
• Submit two letters of recommendation 

• Preference will be given to current or future students from the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center.  These students must provide documentation via a signed letter from the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center.
• Should no Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center students qualify, then preference will be given to: 
  • A single mother from a Duval public, charter or parochial school, or
  • An African American male student from a Duval County public, charter, or parochial school
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at FSCJ

• Be an incoming Freshman that meets admission requirements and has been accepted by the College.
• Be enrolled in an Information Technology-related degree program. 
• Be enrolled full-time at the College (12 or more credit hours or equivalent) for each semester of the award.
• Be a Florida resident for tuition purppses.
• Enther the College with a minimum 3.75 weighted high school GPA.  Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA will render the student ineligible for this award.
• Must agree to attend the Tech Coast Conference, either virutally or in person, to receive the award.  This event is generally held in mid-August.

• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more credit hours)
• Be a resident of Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Clay, Baker, or Putnam County
• Be enrolled in an Aviation-related degree program
• Enter college with a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average (GPA) or have a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Seeking a degree or program certificate
• Be a resident of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, or St. Johns counties for at least twelve (12) months.
• Preference will be given to:
  1. Students who have successfully completed the Honor Rows program and can provide documentation from sponsoring organization
  2. Students from Andrew Jackson High School, with priority given to those who have complete a Jaguars Foundation Honor Rows program at the school or elsewhere, or
  3. Students that volunteered with the Jaguars Foundation and can provide documentation from the Jaguars Foundation

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be a recent graduate of a Duval County high school
• Must have 2.50 cumulative high school GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit one letter of recommendation

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours or more)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be a graduate of the Nassau County School District
• Must enroll in the discipline of Business Administration working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or the discipline of Cardiovascular Technology, working towards an Associate's Degree
• Submit a one page essay outlining current community involvement, why is applicant interested in this scholarship and applicant's future plans
• Must file the FAFSA form with the federal government, and remain in good standing as a student

• Must be a female single parent
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must submit an essay detailing "How this scholarship will assist you with your academic career" (This is included in the general essay)

• Must be admitted to the Nursing Program
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must be a present employee of the St. Vincent's Healthcare System and have been employed for the past 12 months or more. St. Vincent's Healthcare System includes: St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside, St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside, St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay County, St. Catherine Laboure Manor, St. Vincent's Primary Care, or St. Vincent's Ambulatory Care

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours or more)
• Must be a current or future student in any academic program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a need

• Be a degree seeking student in Business, Transportation, or any Pre-Law major
• Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must maintain full time (12 credit hours or more) enrollment in a degree program
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must submit two letters of recommendation.

• Must be enrolled full-time at FSCJ
• Must be in an Education, Nursing, or Allied Health degree program
• Must be a Duval or Clay County resident
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation
• Demonstrate financial need
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Attend one Baptist Center Auxiliary General Meeting each year

• Must be currently enrolled in the EMS Program or accepted, or enrolled in the Fire Science and/or minimum standards program.
• Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and returning students must have a 3.0 cumulative college GPA (The scholarship is not limited to entering freshmen.)

• Must be enrolled at Florida State College at Jacksonville Nassau Center
• Student must submit a FAFSA application
• An individual student can only be awarded this scholarship one time

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours)
• Be a current or future student in a specific program
• Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be a current or future student in any academic program
• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to single parents and first generation college students.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 hours)
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must be enrolled in the Interior Design program

• Students must be currently admitted and enrolled full-time in the Logistics BAS program. Students enrolled in final term of the program may apply if enrolled less than full-time.  
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Have successfully completed 75 credits hours toward the degree for completion
• Maintain Florida residency while enrolled
• Be continuously enrolled and maintained a 3.0 GPA

• Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must have an interest in Business and be enrolled in a degree program related to Business
• Must submit one letter of recommendation
• Must enroll at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must file a FAFSA with the Department of Education, demonstrate a need, and remain in good standing as a student

• Must be A.S. degree seeking in the Entertainment Technology Program
• Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 hours)
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a FSCJ Entertainment Technology faculty member, highlighting strong potential for a successful career as a Theatre Technician
• Submit a FAFSA application
• Demonstrate a financial need

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be enrolled in an Allied Health or Culinary Arts & Hospitality program
• Must complete the application for financial aid using FAFSA

• Be enrolled in the Automotive Service Technician Certificate Program or the Diesel Systems Career Certificate Program or, in absence of a sufficient number of eligible candidates, be enrolled in the Automotive Service Management Technology Degree Program.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Preference will be given to:
  • A recent graduate of a Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Baker or Clay County high school, GED, or any other High School equivalent diploma acceptable to the College.
  • FSCJ students enrolled in internships or co-op programs with the City of Jacksonville Fleet Division.

• Be admitted to or enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program
• Be enrolled full time (at least 9 semester hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrate financial need through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submit the names and contact information of two references that are recent college instructors

• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more hours) and participating in the practicum phase of either the Medical Lab or Histologic Technology programs
• Be seeking an Associate's Degree
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendation from Florida State College faculty which verifies the student's commitment to excellence and need for scholarship assistance

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours or more) in a Nursing Program
• Have and maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must also submit names and telephone numbers of two personal references
• Must submit an essay describing desire to enter Nursing career
• Preference will be given to previous year(s) recipients and students who experienced a break in high school (high school equivalency degree will qualify) prior to enrollment of at least one academic term

• Must be enrolled full-time
• Must be enrolled in the FSCJ Nursing program
• Must have and maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA
• Preference will be given to students who indicate a financial need as determined through the FAFSA application.

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

• Must be enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program
• Must enroll at least part-time (6 or more hours)
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Have overall high school or college GPA of 2.25
• Submit a two page essay on "The Future of Food Service in America"
• Submit two letters of recommendation: One from faculty and one form a current food service sponsor

• Must graduate with at least a 2.5 GPA from William M. Raines, Jean Ribault, First Coast or Andrew Jackson High School within three years of application date.
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 hours) in a degree seeking program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
• Must submit two letters of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Must comply with all College regulations, rules and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
• Must attend a North Council luncheon as a guest to receive ceremonial scholarship check and give a two minute presentation on education and career goals.
• Students can reapply for this scholarship as long as all criteria continue to be met.

• Be enrolled full time in the Associate Degree Nursing program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher OR enrolled full time in the Practical Nursing Certificate Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• Complete general essay
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a current Florida State College at Jacksonville faculty member

• Must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in a degree seeking program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be a resident of Clay County
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need 
• Must submit two letters of recommendation

• Must be degree seeking
• Must be enrolled in two Art Studio courses to include drawing, design, ceramics, painting, sculpture, figure drawing, printmaking, and watercolor.
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit a letter to the committee describing how this scholarship will help them attain their degree and influence their continuing education in the arts.  (This is included in the general scholarship narrative.)
• Recipients must not be on a talent grant during the period of this scholarship
• Recipients are required to submit receipts for all art supplies and textbooks purchased

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must have a documented visual impairment to meet eligibility criteria for the State of Florida Division of Blind Services
• Must be a current or former student of the Vision Education & Rehabilitation Center (formerly ILAB) at FSCJ

• Be enrolled at least part-time in a degree seeking or vocational certification program 
• Be a Florida Resident
• Enter the College with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA, or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Preference will be given to students in the following order:
  • First Generation Students
  • Students who demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA

• Must be a single parent of a child under the age of 18
• Must be pursuing an AA, AS, or bachelor’s degree
• Must be enrolled full time (12 or more hours)
• Must have completed at least 6 credit hours at FSCJ
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a need
• Must be a resident of Duval or Nassau Counties
• Must be a US citizen
• Must complete at least 75% of courses and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in the first scholarship term to receive the second term award (if applicable)
• Special consideration will be given to a student who is the first member of their immediate family to attend college

• Be a Nassau or Duval County Resident
• Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking or vocational certification program
• Accurately and fully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required documentation through the Department of Education
• Be Pell eligible as determined by the FASFA
• Possess a standard High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or Certificate of Completion.
• Enter the College with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA, or maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Must have and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

• Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa
• Must be a Florida resident
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a community service organization that they have volunteered for recently
• Must submit an essay on "Why community service is so important to our society, and what I have learned from doing community service."
• Preference will be given to Phi Theta Kappa officers
• Students who have received an AA or AS degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville or another college can also apply for this scholarship

• Must be  a recent graduate of a Nassau County High School
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must file the FAFSA form with the federal government

• Must be a Nassau County resident
• Enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more credit hours)
• Enter the college with a 2.5 high school GPA, or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college
• Preference will be given to students in the following order:
  • Students who have graduated from a Nassau County High School or obtained their GED within the last 5 years
  • Students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA

• Must be a resident of Nassau County
• Must be enrolled in the Commercial Vehicle Driving Workforce Certificate, Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician Technical Certificate, Firefighter I/II Workforce Certificate, Fire Officer Supervisor Technical Certificate, or Welding Technology Workforce Certificate Program
• Preference will be given in the following order:
  • Students who have graduated from a Nassau County high school or obtained their GED within the last 5 years
  • Students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA

• Must be entering a second year of the Dental Hygiene Program 
• Enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours)
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit an essay expressing and explaining interest in Pediatric Dentistry
• This scholarship recognition will be presented annually at the Installation and Employer’s Appreciation Banquet of the NE Dental Hygiene Association as the guest of Renee Klein

• Be accepted and enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Management A.S., Aviation Airframe Mechanics W.C., or Aviation Powerplant Mechanics W.C. program.
• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more hours)
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submit an essay stating their reason/desire for wanting to attain A&P certification.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation.
• Preference will be given in the following order:
  • Navy Veteran with an honorable discharge
  • Military Veteran with an honorable discharge
  • Military Dependents (any branch)
  • Other applicants

• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate a need
• Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals unrelated to the applicant
• Preference will be given to students who are currently taking or have taken courses at the Lewis "Red" Bean Nassau Technical Center.
• Preference will be given to students who are legal residents of Nassau County, Florida.
• Preference will be given to married students.

• Acceptance (or clear acceptability) for matriculation in Nursing or Allied Health Degree or Certificate program
• Current employment in Nursing/Allied Health, seeking career advancement (includes clerical, or non-certificate employees in the medical field seeking certification in a clinical field)
• Head of household/primary support of dependent children
• Must apply for financial aid using FAFSA
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Enroll in at least 10 hours each semester
• Preference given to current employees of Orange Park Medical Center

• Be female, aged 35 years or older
• Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete a one-page essay specifying why they are deserving of this scholarship (included in general essay)
• Must be enrolled in at least one class (3 credit hours)

• Be enrolled in a minimum of 10 credit hours
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must attend a Rotary Club Meeting. Please visit the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville website at www.westjaxrotary.org for meeting times, locations, and contact information.
• Graduates of Lee, Paxon, Ed White, Forrest, Baldwin, or Stanton College Preparatory High Schools will be given preference
• Preference will also be given to students in the Nursing or Allied Health degree or certificate programs.

1. Enrolled in Non-Federal Financial Aid Eligible Programs to include: Career Certificate Programs, Technical Certificate Programs, or Continuing Workforce Education Programs.
2. Consent to release to the Donor the recipient's name, amount of the award, and certification of eligibility.
3. Comply with all College regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on and off campus.

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) 
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and complete all financial aid paperwork

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Enrolled in the Sign Language Interpretation Program 221A
• Be enrolled in INT1000 course or higher
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Submit one letter of recommendation 
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need

• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at the College (6 or more credit hours).
• Be enrolled in the Human Services degree program.
• Enter the College with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, or have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the
  FAFSA.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credits)
• Must be seeking an Associate’s Degree
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Preference will be given to students majoring in finance, accounting, or other related business field
• Preference will also be given to employees, relatives of employees, or those otherwise associated with the local Smith-Barney organization, as evidenced by a letter documenting this fact, submitted on Smith Barney letterhead.

• Be enrolled in the Practical Nursing Workforce Certificate Program.
• Enter the College with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA, or have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

• Must be a United States citizen, national, refugee alien, or permanent resident alien
• Must be enrolled full time (12 credits or more) in the College's Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate programs with an intended major in STEM and related technologies in the current or upcoming term
• Have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA 
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Recipients are required to participate in PODS2 activities (including monthly mentoring) and adhere to the requirements of their program of student in order to maintain scholarship eligibility

• Must be a current or future student enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate financial need

• Must be enrolled at least part-time ( 6 or more credit hours)
• Must be a current or future student in Business Administration and plan to transfer to a four year college to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate financial need

• Must be pursuing a Business-related major
• Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours)
• All applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours toward a bachelor or associate degree
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a financial need

• Be within one full-time semester of completing an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree, or
• Have complted all requirements for an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree, but lacking 12 or less prerequisite credits for transfer into a program of study at any Florida College System Institution; to include FSCJ, or any State University System of Florida Institution, and
• Be in Good Academic Standing at the discretion of the College, and 
• Have a completed a FAFSA, but lacks sufficient funding to finish

• Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) as a Dental Hygiene student 
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the medical/dental field or a personal reference
• Applicant must also submit a short essay on "What impact cancer has had on your life"
• Scholarship recipients will be required to attend a minimum of one community cancer related event within one year of receiving scholarship and attend the Northeast Florida Dental Hygiene Association Installation/Employer Appreciation Dinner as a guest of Dr. & Mrs. Richard Salko

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be seeking an Associate's Degree
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
• Must be a Florida resident

• Be accepted into the nursing program to become a registered nurse.
• Enroll in 12 credit hours each term.  
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the College.
• Write a paragraph describing your career goals and indicate your intention to work as a registered nurse for three years after graduation.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Preference will be given to students with financial need.

• Be accepted and entering either their 2nd or 3rd term of the Dental Hygiene Program
• Have and a maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendation (from individuals other than family members or dental hygiene faculty)
• Submit a one page essay discussing the following :
  • Why or how you chose a career in dental hygiene
  • What you see as your contribution to the profession of dental hygiene
  • How this scholarship will assist you in your dental hygiene studies
  • The benefits of active membership in a professional organization
  • A statement describing your level of financial need
• Scholarship recipients must attend three local NEFDHA dental hygiene meetings or attend the FDHA Annual Symposium
• Student must file the FAFSA form with the federal government, and remain in good standing as a student.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours) and be working toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or program certificate
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be a resident of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, or St. Johns County for a consecutive period of at least twelve calendar months
• Selected finalists will be interviewed
• The student(s) selected should have the greatest unmet need after other available financial awards have been made.
• The name(s) of the student(s) who receive Awards will be provided to Donor so that the student(s) may be presented with volunteer opportunities with THE PLAYERS Championship.

• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 credit hours) in the Culinary Arts Program
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Submit one letter of recommendation 

• Must be accepted and entering either their 3rd or 4th term of the Dental Hygiene Program
• Must have and a maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendation (from individuals other than family members or dental hygiene faculty)
• Submit a one page essay discussing the following :
  • Why or how you chose a career in dental hygiene
  • What you see as your contribution to the profession of dental hygiene
  • How this scholarship will assist you in your dental hygiene studies
  • The benefits of active membership in a professional organization
  • A statement describing your level of financial need
• Scholarship recipients must attend three local NEFDHA dental hygiene meetings or attend the FDHA Annual Symposium
• Student must file the FAFSA form with the federal government, and remain in good standing as a student.

• Must be a female graduating high school senior residing in Duval or Nassau County with no dependents at the time of application
• Must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours)
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must submit two letters of recommendation
• Preference given to students that demonstrate a financial need

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours) in a visual or performing arts program
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must submit two non-related references with at least one being a past or current art instructor
• Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need

• Must be a female of at least 28 years of age who has either never attended college or who has not attended college for the past five years
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be seeking a degree or certificate
• Must submit a one page essay specifying why you are deserving of this scholarship (included in general essay)

• Must be enrolled in the Information Technology program
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (high school or college whichever is applicable)

• Be enrolled in the Warehouse Ready, Nursing Assistant Training (CNA), Facials Specialty, Commercial Vehicle Driving, or Dental Assisting Programs. 
• Must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
• Must have indicated “homeless or at risk of becoming homeless” or “unaccompanied youth” on FAFSA.
• Preference shall be given to a student from Three Grains of Rice Missions Inc.  A letter is required to formally verify participation in the program.
• Preference shall be given to female students.

• Must be a degree seeking student
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours)
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Florida State College at Jacksonville Faculty member
• Must submit a personal statement explaining how this scholarship will impact your life (General Scholarship Essay)
• Preference will be given to first generation in college students or who are independent students as determined by federal financial aid rules

• Enrolled at least half-time in a program of Study at FSCJ leading to an Adult Education, career Certificate, or Continuing Workforce Education Program that is not eligible for Title IV funding, or
• Enrolled at leads half-time in an Associates or Baccalaureate program of study in which there are prerequisites or graduation requirement courses not covered by Title IV aid, or
• Enrolled in at least one EAP (English for Academic Purposes) class and commit to meet with an academic advisor at least twice per semester until half-time enrollment is achieved. 
• Completed the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid

• Must be registered in the A.S. in Architectural Design and Construction Technology academic program
• Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the College
• Must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to students enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours)

• Must be enrolled full-time or part-time in the Practical Nursing Workforce Certificate Program
• Have a high school or college GPA of at least 3.0
• Be a U.S. Citizen and Florida Resident
• Must submit a 250-500 word essay on "The Importance of Hospice Care in Our Community"
• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need

• Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) in the Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing), Industrial Management, Building Construction Technology, Welding Technology, or Logistics Program.
• Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a financial need.
• Preference will be given to minority students.

• Must be a Veteran and have been honorably discharged
• Must be ineligible for VA educational benefits
• Must be enrolled at least part time (6 credits or more)
• Must submit copy of DD-214 to certify discharge date
• Must be seeking either workforce, certificate or college level classes
• Must not have a baccalaureate degree or higher
• Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA

• Full time Automotive, Diesel or CR&R students enrolled at FSCJ who work at any Dealership within the Scott McRae Group are eligible. Students must have a recommendation from their employer and an automotive faculty member. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Full time Automotive, Diesel or CR&R students enrolled at FSCJ who work in field as a service technician, apprentice technician or equivalent are eligible. Students must have a recommendation from automotive faculty member and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• First year, full time Automotive, Diesel or CR&R students enrolled at FSCJ who have graduated high school within the previous 12 months are eligible. Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and have been enrolled in a NATED Accredited High School Automotive Training program in Florida or Georgia.
• Students enrolled at least part time in the Automotive, Diesel or CR&R programs at FSCJ are eligible for each ASE Certification exam passed before graduation from the program.
• To be considered for awards contact the Automotive Program Manager's office. An application is not required to be considered for an award for each ASE Certification exam passed. However, copies must be submitted to the Automotive Program Manager's office at least 7 days prior to the end of the semester that document passing scores for any ASE Exam.

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and/or reside in the Springfield area (zip code 32206)
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA 
• Must demonstrate a financial need

• Must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in a Culinary Arts program
• Must complete all courses covered by scholarship
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative high school or college GPA
• Must complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Submit three letters of recommendation from faculty and/or restaurant personnel.
• Submit a one page essay "Your Goals and Objectives in the Culinary Arts Field" including why you feel the scholarship should be awarded to you
• Scholarship is for tuition only

• Must be seeking an AA, AS or AAS degree in visual, performing or theatre arts
• Be enrolled in a minimum of six hours (part-time) total coursework, of which a minimum of three hours must be in one of the qualified arts areas
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must not be receiving a full time talent grant during the period of this scholarship
• Submit a letter to the committee describing how this scholarship will help them attain their degree and influence their continuing education in the arts.  (As part of General Essay)

• Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours) in a degree or certificate program
• Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Applicant must also be in good standing as a constituent of the Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. programs and services and eligible for college classes
• A letter is required from Wounded Warrior Project’s Director of Educational Services to formally verify eligibility of the warriors and their families’ participation in Wounded Warrior Project (“WWP”)

• Must be a current or future student of Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a resident of the First Coast
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative FSCJ GPA
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to Nursing and Computer Science students