Outside Scholarships

Sponsored by the Women's Executive Council of Orlando. Open to female college students, and female high school seniors, enrolled full time in an undergraduate or Master's degree program for Fall 2021. Consideration will be given for fewer academic hours with full-time employment or Master's Degree students.

Sponsored by 1st formations: The 1st formations business scholarship is open to anyone currently studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a recognized UK academic institution or a recognized US academic institution.

Sponsored by AWBA Oceanside Charter Chapter: Female student Applicants who want to apply for the $2,000 Impact Scholarship must be citizens of the United States; residents of Brevard County; and enrolled in a licensed, accredited or state approved community college, technical or vocational school, or college or university in August 2021 with a GPA of 3.0.

April 3rd, 2023

Sponsored by The Community Foundation for Brevard: Applicants must reside in Brevard County, and preference is given to applicants who graduated from a Brevard County High School. FIT Students are eligible for three scholarships::  *Norma S. Annabal Scholarship  *Pablo Enriquez Memorial Scholarship  *Ella Josephine Goodman Horn Fund Scholarship. Click the link to the sponsor's website for other eligibility requirements in the common application form and on the individual scholarship web pages.

Sponsored by the Carolyn Kelly Memorial Trust.  Applicants must be either transgender, female, or underprivileged, or any combination of those, enrolled and actively attending a two or four year accredited Florida college or university, and must be maintaining a minimum 2.75 GPA.  Applicants must complete the application in full and supply all requested information to be considered.

Sponsored by Charleston Family Trust and UNCF. Open to African American students who are legal residents of the United States and full-time students with a 2.5 GPA at any 4-year accredited institution.  Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate unmet need. For more information: Please contact Pia.Holland@UNCF.org

Sponsored by the Civilian Military Community Foundation, Inc. Open to Brevard County residents enrolled in an accredited secondary, college or trade school.

June 15th, 2023

Sponsored by The Florida Board of Accountancy: Open to any Florida resident minority student who needs to remain in school for the fifth year required to obtain a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.  Students must provide proof of Florida Residency, completion of 120 semester hours from an accredited institution, scholarship ability and performance, financial need by completing the FAFSA, and proof of minority status as defined in Florida Statute 288.703(4).

Sponsored by Pinellas County: Open to high school graduates and full-time undergraduates who are U.S. Citizens, whose permanent residence is Pinellas County, Florida, and who meet the grade point average and financial need specified on the grant application website.

Sponsored by Discover Student Loans: Enter to win one of 12 $5,000 scholarships by signing up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources. Recipients are randomly selected throughout the year.

January 1,

2023

Sponsored by the Ford Foundation: Stipend to Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree candidates studying in an eligible research-based discipline in a dissertation-required program at a non-proprietary (not for profit) U.S. institution of higher education who will complete the dissertation during the 2018-2019 academic year, but no later than fall 2019.

Sponsored by Earnest: Apply for a chance to obtain a $5,000 scholarship for all college expenses. There is no minimim GPA, residency, or major requirements. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Including DACA students) may apply. The student must be enrolled Full time at an accredited U.S. college or university by Fall.

July 31,

2023

Sponsored by The Department of Veterans Affairs: The (VA) is launching the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship for students training in high demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Recipients will receive up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement or a maximum of $30,000. Eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill students must have either exhausted their entitlement or will exhaust their entitlement within 180 days.

Sponsored by Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Central Florida Chapter. The Frankee Hellinger Scholarships: Open to female students who plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.  Must have a 3.0 GPA in a transportation-related major such as engineering, construction management, planning, finance or logistics. There will be 2 Undergraduate and 2 Graduate level scholarships for the 2021 Fiscal year. 

March 10,  2023

Sponsored by the late Frederick W. Brecht: This scholarship will pay up to $1,000 per year to Brevard County residents attending colleges or universities in the state of Florida. Applicants must be a resident of Brevard County, Demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum overall (GPA) of 2.0. The scholarship is administered by the University of Florida. However, you do not have to attend the University of Florida to be a recipient.

Sponsored by Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation: Open to Graduate students in Colleges of Engineering, Natural Science, Public Administration, or related fields, whose degree will advance storm water research, management, or finance. Follow this link for more information on how to apply: Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation

Sponsored by Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections: Three scholarships for eligible Junior or Senior undergraduates majoring in Political Science, Public or Business Administration, Journalism or Mass Communications who are registered Florida voters and satisfy the Florida residency and other requirements specified on the website scholarship guidelines. 

Sponsored by Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA): Open to Georgia High School seniors and graduates planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. College in aviation related programs.  Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available for Professional Pilot programs and scholarships of up to $2,000 are available to individuals pursuing an education in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Operations, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, and other Aviation-Related Disciplines

Sponsored by Industrial Access Inc.: We are proud to offer a $3,000 scholarship to one High School student that is or will be enrolled in an engineering school or field of study. As an advocate of higher education, Industrial Access, Inc. is looking forward to helping a dedicated engineering student with their academic finances in the upcoming 2023/24 school year. We will be awarding a $3,000 scholarship to a deserving student who displays a passion for the engineering field, has a good academic record in High School and who has significant volunteer activity.

May 15, 2023

Sponsored by The Philanthropic Education Organization: Available to international females enrolled in full-time graduate study. 

Sponsored by the John D. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Available to FAFSA eligible students seeking a BS in Aviation Management.  Applicants should submit their completed application to the Florida Tech Financial Aid office no later than August 1st.

Sponsored by Kailash Concepts Research.  Available to all admitted students.

Sponsored by Zonta (International) Club of Melbourne. Zonta International, offers many different scholarship opportunities From undergraduate to Ph.D./Doctoral programs to women in Business, aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. For additional information you can visit www.Zonta.org 

On behalf of the Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) and its Board of Directors, the Scholarship Committee would like to inform you of MAMA’s 2022 Crocker Snow Scholarship. Massachusetts-resident students pursuing careers in airport management or a related field that are enrolled in (or accepted for enrollment in) an accredited aviation-related undergraduate program are encouraged to apply. Additional details are provided in the attached application packet and on the associations website at Scholarship page on massairports.com.

Sponsored by The Florida Education Fund: Open to African American and Hispanic U.S. citizens who have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and who intend to enroll as a full time Ph.D. student in any eligible program identified on the website. All recipients of the McKnight Ph.D. Fellowship must agree to seek a professional position at a four-year Florida university upon receipt of their degree. There is also an Opportunity to receive an annual stipend of $12,000 for students pursuing PhD degrees.

Sponsored by Military Officers Assoc. of America, Cape Canaveral Chapter (MOAACC). Open to Brevard County Florida residents with a familial relationship to a current, or former, member of the U.S. Uniformed Services and who are a full-time student as an upper level undergraduate (Jr or Sr) or a first year graduate student or will be entering graduate school. 

The NAFA Corporate Aviation Business Scholarship was established to benefit university students seeking a business career in Corporate Aviation and, specifically, within the corporate aircraft Finance, Legal and Insurance community.
This Scholarship is offered by the National Aircraft Finance Association (“NAFA”), and the amount of Scholarship funds to be made available each year, and for any one Scholarship winner, shall be determined annually by the NAFA Board of Directors.
NAFA will accept applications from qualified applicants attending Colleges and Universities offering course work in Accounting, Business Marketing, Economics, and/or Finance, with a focus on Aviation Business/Management. All interested applicants must apply through their University’s Financial Aid office, and the University shall submit to NAFA, by no later than October 31st, a list of applicants meeting the NAFA Scholarship requirements. The NAFA Board shall approve all Scholarships to be awarded each year, and advise all Applicants through their University’s Financial Aid Office, by November 30th.

Sponsored by The Point Foundation: Scholarship for full-time graduate and undergraduate students who identify as a member of the LGBTQ community. To apply: The Point Foundation

Sponsored by the Ford Foundation: Stipend to support postdoctoral study.in selected disciplines.  Eligible individuals have been/will be awarded a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree no earlier than December 7, 2010 and no later than December 10, 2020 in an eligible research-based field from a U.S. institution of higher education.

Sponsored by the Ford Foundation: Annual stipend for 3 years to individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based (dissertation-required), program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a non-proprietary (not for profit) U.S. institution of higher education.

Sponsored by the RAA Scholarship Foundation: The primary purpose of the Regional Airline Association Scholarship is to assist with the education of individuals who are studying for a career in the airline industry by providing financial support. 

Sponsored by Richard Zahn. Future entrepreneurship students are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, where $25,000 will be awarded to a single student planning on studying to become an entrepreneur.  There is a short essay requirement and the winner will be chosed based off the content in the essay.

Sponsored by Rise: Undergraduate or Graduate students interested in applying for the Rise scholarship have to major in a STEM subject and attend an accredited college or university. The Winning student receives $1,000 towards his or her degree, and two runner ups will receive a $250 book scholarship.

Sponsored by Florida Section, American Water Works Assoc: Two-year scholarships are awarded annually to an upper level undergraduate (> 65 credit hours) and a graduate student towards tuition, books and fees. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA are be majoring in an area related to the drinking water industry. Scholarships will be made on the basis of academics, work experience, civic activities, career goals, letters of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character and self-reliance. Scholarship will be awarded by August 1st and paid through the Financial Aid Office. 

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply.

March  2022

The Completing the Dream Scholarship: In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (260) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 for students who are from Underserved Communities or are a Diverse Candidate (Which may mean Diverse in: Gender, Race, Ability, Ethnicity) Who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. 

Sponsored by The Southeastern Airport Managers' Association Educational Foundation, INC.  For more information, view the SAMA information and application instructions

October 31, 2023

Sponsored by the Department of Defense: The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing technical degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Sponsored by ThanksUSA. Open to dependents age 24, or younger, or the spouse of a U.S. military service member.

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $150,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.

The U.S. scholarship program relies on approximately 450 dedicated volunteers around the country, with support from the Foundation’s office staff. U.S. applicants need not be Mensa members. However, college-bound Mensa members and their dependents may also be eligible for one of several $2,500 scholarships awarded each year through the Mensa Member Scholarship Program.

The International Scholarship Program is open to international Mensans (other than American Mensa). One scholarship, which also includes dependents of international Mensa members, is for those attending college in the United States. The other scholarships are for international Mensans attending college other than in the U.S.

Sponsored by President and Mrs. Obama and Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky.  Receive up to $25,000 per year for the student’s junior and senior year of college. Horizon-expanding travel and experiences. An Invitation to an annual Summit with President Obama and Brian Chesky, and connections to an exceptional network of purpose-driven leaders. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additional requirements listed on the scholarship page.

June 14,

2023

Amount Varies

Sponsored by the Women Divers Hall of Fame.  Offered to women in dive medicine, marine conservation, marine biology, underwater archeology, marine education, journalism, graphic arts, or photography fields, as well as grants for diving training. 

April 23,

2022

Sponsored by Wells Fargo: For honorably discharged veterans or spouses who have received their Certificate of Eligibility.

March 11,

2022

Sponsored by Space Coast Women In Defense: Open to U.S. citizen females residing in Brevard County Florida who have been accepted to, or are enrolled in, an accredited post-secondary college, university or online program.  Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need as well as their interest in pursuing a career related to national security, defense, or a STEM-related field. 

April 23,

2023

Sponsored by: NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Participating colleges and universities will each offer two annual, renewable scholarships that cover a minimum of 50% tuition to selected international undergraduates dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message. Applicants will answer a short essay question or present a multimedia project about their ideas for applying their leadership skills on their future campuses.