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/

Other scholarship opportunities and resources:

• Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
• Fastweb – Create a profile and let Fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
• Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
• HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
• American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
• UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
• Reagan Foundation Scholarships – Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
• Native Forward Scholars Fund – The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
• Cirkled In – A secure, FREE platform for students to create an electronic portfolio showcasing their holistic skills and achievements to get discovered by colleges and increase success rate for applications. Enter to Win a $2500 Scholarship by creating a free account on www.cirkledin.com and clicking the apply now button.

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 2026

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.

WREC Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship-Due 3/1/26

Successful Candidates Must:

• Be the dependent of a Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Member.
• 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 31st.
• 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 term (or higher if mandated by the institution) to maintain eligibility.

Rotary Club of Trinity Scholarship-Due 3/25/26

DeBartolo Family Foundation Scholarship-Due 3/27/26

The DeBartolo Family Foundation is dedicated to helping the youth in our community. Every student’s story is different and the Foundation is committed to helping students achieve their dream of attending college.

The DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship program was created to recognize Tampa Bay area high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence despite obstacles and are dedicated to continuing their education. A one-time scholarship award is given to students prior to the start of their freshman year of college and can be used for any college-related expenses.

To qualify for a DeBartolo Family Foundation scholarship, all applicants must be a current high school senior in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas or Polk Counties and must have plans to continue his/her education at a University, Community College or Technical School starting in summer or fall after your graduation.

Download our 2025-2026 scholarship application HERE.

GFWC Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills Scholarship-Due 3/28/26

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 28, 2026 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 Applications are available on our website at www.gfwczephyrhills.org
• Microsoft Word – 2026 GFWC Zephyrhills Student Scholarship Letter & Application

Tampa Bay Business Coalition for the Arts Scholarships-Due 3/29/26

The Tampa Bay Business Coalition for the Arts annually awards six or more $2,500 scholarships to Tampa Bay–area high school juniors and seniors with exceptional talent in instrumental and vocal music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and literary arts who are pursuing higher education in the arts.

Founded in 2008 by the late Charlie Hounchell, former Tampa Bay BCA president, the CHASS program was later renamed in his honor. To date, Tampa Bay BCA has awarded over $280,000 in tuition assistance to more than 102 students, the majority from public high schools across the Tampa Bay region.

Eligible students in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Pasco counties may apply in one or multiple disciplines (separate online applications required for each). There is no application fee, and all materials must be submitted online. Applications open February 11, 2026, and close March 29, 2026.

Scholarships — Tampa Bay Business Coalition for the Arts

Southern Scholarship Foundation-Due 4/1/26

Southern Scholarship Foundation increases access to higher education by providing students with rent-free living and learning communities.

Since 1955, SSF has helped students achieve their dreams of attending their choice university through our partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College. While SSF does not provide monetary-based scholarships, we offer rent-free homes located near our partner institutions. We currently have 26 homes statewide and serve 470 students. How to Apply – Southern Scholarship Foundation

BadgeWives of Tampa Bay Scholarship-Due 4/3/26

Award: $500- $1000
Deadline: April 3rd, 2026
Awards Available for 2026: 2- 4
The Mission of BadgeWives of Tampa Bay Inc is to promote positive law
enforcement relationships within the community, to seek community support for law enforcement, provide support for law enforcement families in need, and to encourage stronger relationships within families. This scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate a similar passion for public service, and who demonstrate leadership, financial need and a desire to pursue a career in law enforcement or related fields.
Eligibility: Current high school seniors who are pursuing post high school
education in law enforcement or related fields including: criminal justice,
corrections, and forensics. Non high school Applicants enrolled/accepted into a
law enforcement academy are also eligible.

Ridge League of Cities Scholarships-Due 4/3/26

West Pasco Bar Association Law Day Scholarship 2026-Due 4/10/26

This Law Day, the West Pasco Bar Association invites Pasco County high school students to write an essay pertaining to this year’s theme: “The American Dream & The Rule of Law.”
The American Dream is rooted in the idea that everyone should have an equal
opportunity to pursue their goals, regardless of background, status, or wealth. Central to this promise is the Rule of Law, which is the principle that everyone is subject to the same laws and protections, and that no one is above the law.
In your essay, reflect on your own goals for the future and explain how the Rule of Law helps make it possible for you and others to pursue those goals fairly and safely. Consider how laws, courts, or constitutional protections promote fairness, resolve conflicts, and protect individual rights. Think about what challenges individuals or society might face if the Rule of Law did not exist.
***All essays must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 10, 2026.
Essays should be no longer than 750 words, typed, and double space.
Email your submission in PDF or WORD format along with your name, contact
Information, and the school you attend to: wpascobar@gmail.com.
The West Pasco Bar Association will select finalists and they will be judged on format, clarity, style, reasoning, creativity, and overall effort. Essays believed to be written with AI will be disqualified.
Contest winners & their parents will be Invited to attend the West Pasco Bar
Association’s Installation Banquet at Spartan Manor. Essay winners will be notified of the date and time of the banquet where the winners will receive their prize.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Juneteenth Activity Committees of East Pasco Scholarship Application-Due 4/15/26

Scholarship Criteria:
 Must be a graduating senior from an East Pasco County School
 Minimum unweighted GPA: 2.5
 Documented community service or volunteer hours
 Submit an official sealed transcript showing current GPA
 Submit a completed application, including a 500-word essay
 Provide two letters of recommendation (relatives not accepted):
o One from a Principal, Counselor, or Administrator
o One from a Teacher or Employer
 Submit an acceptance letter from an accredited College, University, or Vocational School
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Mail completed applications to:
East Pasco Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activity Committee
Attn: Scholarship Subcommittee
P.O. Box 856
Dade City, FL 33526

Vision of Arts Scholarship-Due 4/24/26

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Must be a Zephyrhills High School student in the graduating Class of 2026.
• Must have participated in Band, Chorus, or Theatre during high school.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must have completed 25 or more community service hours.

Application Requirements
• The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500.
• Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application.
• Applicants must also submit a 500-word essay.
• Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, including:
• One from a teacher or school administrator.
• One from a performing arts teacher.

Submission Instructions: Please submit the 500-word essay and both letters of recommendation as PDF files. These documents must be emailed at the time of application submission to: thevisionofartsinc@gmail.com

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpNkF8Ep-J7yU22IYx3ZMV5Ro3JtAk_fueS43iNIXcb4CnXw/viewform?pli=1

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 550 Scholarship-Due 5/1/26

Two $1,000 Awards for two eligible seniors graduating from Zephyrhills High School in 2026-See application for additional details. Please mail your completed application and copies of supporting documentation to:

Sarah Grace VandeBerg Scholarship-Due 5/1/26

AAC of Pasco County, Inc. Scholarship-Due 5/15/26