Scholarships

The more scholarships you apply for, the more likely you are to receive money for your education. I encourage you to apply for all of the scholarships you qualify for to help you on your way to earning a degree with less financial stress.

Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Scholarship Listings:

Pasco County Schools Scholarship Database: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/scholarship_database

Scholarship Search Websites:

jlvcollegecounseling.com

https://scholarsapp.com/

www.fastweb.com

scholarships360.org

www.scholarships.com

www.studentscholarships.org

Hispanic & Latino Scholarships: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/hispanic-latino-scholarships/

Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships will be posted as they become available.

Please check back often! See below for the most current scholarships.

ZHS General Scholarship Application 2025

TMAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarships-Due 3/9/25

Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills Scholarship-Due 3/22/25

Each year the Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills offers scholarships to individuals pursuing continuing education in all fields at either community colleges, universities, or trade schools.  Scholarship monies are paid directly to the educational entity you plan to attend. Please read these instructions carefully as all requirements must be met for consideration of a scholarship.  

The application is to be completed by the applicant. Please type or print legibly.  

Two letters of reference are required—one must be from non-relative academic professional, the other may be from immediate supervisors and/or community service administrators who can attest to your abilities. Reference letters must be on letterhead, include an original signature and a telephone number where that person may be reached. 

Attach a biographical statement of 250 words or less to include educational background, career goals, financial need, activities you have taken part in for home, school, community, or church, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your goal.

Please include YOUR best telephone number where you can be reached with the results of your application. 

Please mail your completed application form with all required documents no later than March 22, 2025 to: 

  • GFWC Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills 
  • Attn: Scholarship Committee 
  • PO Box 735 
  • Zephyrhills, FL 33539-0735 

Email any questions regarding this application to info@gfwczephyrhills.org.

Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills Scholarship, AVID Seniors Only-Due 3/22/25

The Women’s Club of Zephyrhills is proud to offer to Seniors in the AVID program a new scholarship. This will be in the amount of at least $3,000. Our focus is to find a student who has truly desired to learn and do what it takes to use high school years to prepare for college, even when family members may not have experience to guide them. That is why you are in the AVID program. There are many First Generation students attending college now. Colleges and
Universities have programs to help you once you are accepted to integrate into post graduate education and help connect you to the many resources the school offers. We want to make sure that you are aware of the resources at your school.
To apply for this scholarship:
Use the Women’s Club Scholarship application available from your College and Career Counselor or your AVID teacher. In your biographical statement please identify yourself as an AVID student and speak about being a first generation college student in your family and tell how AVID has helped you in your educational journey. One of your reference letters must be from an AVID teacher.

Please mail your completed application form with all required documents no later than March 22, 2025 to: 

GFWC Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills 

Attn: Scholarship Committee 

PO Box 735 

Zephyrhills, FL 33539-0735 

Email any questions regarding this application to info@gfwczephyrhills.org

Rotary Club of Trinity Scholarship-Due 3/24/25

The Rotary Club of Trinity is accepting applications for scholarships in 2025. Please note the following:

All applications must be sent by US Postal Service to the address below
(applications sent via email will not be accepted).
The Rotary Club of Trinity
Post Office Box 238
New Port Richey, FL 34656

  • All applications must be postmarked on or before March 24, 2025 in order to be
    accepted.
  • Applications must be accompanied by all requested documentation (pg. 2).
  • All statements made on the application are considered confidential and are provided only to
    the Rotary Club of Trinity Scholarship Committee for consideration.
  • The Committee is the sole judge of scholarship winners, and the decision will be final.

WREC Educational Foundation Scholarship-Due 3/31/25

Since 1997 the WREC Educational Foundation has awarded 2,524 scholarships with a potential pay out of more than $19.8 million to high school seniors who live within our service area, and plan to attend an in-state, accredited college, university, or technical school.

Click Here to Download The Application

Successful Candidates Must:

  • Be a high school senior and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Be a bona fide resident within the service area of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., for at least one year prior to December 31.
  • Be the dependent of a Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., member.
  • Plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester). Schools must be accredited by one of the six regional accrediting institutions, such as SACS, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. If the institution is a technical school, it should be accredited by the Council on Occupational Education or its equivalent.
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester (or higher if mandated by the institution) to maintain eligibility.

Ridge League of Cities Scholarships-Due 4/11/25

Ridge League will award five (5) $1,250 Vocational/Trade Scholarships and five (5) $2,500 Academic Scholarships.   The Vocational/Trade Scholarship is specifically for students that intend to learn a trade while seeking a certificate or degree at one of the local state colleges, Ridge Technical College, or Travis Technical College.

Academic Scholarship Application:

Vocational Scholarship Application:

SNAP Scholarship-Due 4/11/25

The School Nutrition Association of Pasco County (SNAP) will be awarding two
scholarships, one $1,000.00 scholarship and one $2,000.00 scholarship to two
qualifying seniors in Pasco County Schools. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students further their education in a nutrition/food service related field. The scholarship will be awarded based upon the following items:

  • SNAP application
  • A 500 word essay on “Why you have chosen a career in nutrition or a food
    service related field and how this scholarship would impact your success.”
  • 1 letter of recommendation from a faculty member
  • Academic transcript
    Attached is the SNAP application that should be filled out and return no later than April 11th, 2025.
  • All documents should be mailed to the following address:
    Food & Nutrition Services
    ATTN: Scholarship Application
    7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd
    Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

Marjorie’s Hope Scholarship-Due 4/14/25

Funded by the Kathy Steiniger Family Foundation

Each year Marjorie’s Hope awards a graduating senior in Pasco Count y with a $2000 scholarship. Our primary focus is someone who has made a positive impact in their community through community service efforts.

Please email your application by April 14th, 2025 to Danett@MarjoriesHope.com

Visions of Musical Excellence Scholarship-Due 4/25/25

The Visions of Musical Excellence Scholarship, offered by The Vision of Arts Inc.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and a passion for band, chorus, music, dance, theater, and other artistic disciplines throughout high school. It is not a requirement that the student pursue a Music degree in college. The only thing that I require that they were a member of either band, chorus or theater and that they have displayed good character in excellence during their years in high school. Visions of Musical Excellence Scholarship Eligibility

❖ZHS Student
❖Participated in band, chorus, vocal ensemble, or drama
❖GPA: 3.0+
❖20+ community hours
❖Submit application to include 500-word essay
❖Two letters of recommendation
1 – Teacher/Administrator
1 – Performing Arts Teacher

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xXzrM0lZz02Ywhj2TyQIJb-bX_wJE8dHvSZDAQ_qEPZURFk1QzA3V1ZMSktERTNGSzdLTFM4UVM5Ni4u

PHSC Foundation Scholarships: Various Due Dates

The PHSC Foundation offers more than 220 endowed scholarships and over 50 annual scholarships which are made possible through generous contributions from local private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.

Scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office with the assistance of the online scholarship program software that matches the applications with the scholarship criteria designed by the donors. These matches are then provided to the scholarship selection committee, a cross-section of PHSC staff and faculty who make the final decision.

Students may apply online for a Foundation Scholarship. Many scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so all students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA.