High school seniors who are residents of Jacksonville, Florida and members in good standing of the Youth Leadership Jacksonville Program are eligible for this award. Students will be evaluated based on the information provided within the application and an interview.
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Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship
The Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship is available for high school seniors who are members of Community First Credit Union in the greater Jacksonville, Florida area. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, unmet financial need, and an ACT score of 24 or higher or an SAT score of 1110 or higher.
National Federation of the Blind Endowed Scholarship Program
This award is available for legally blind students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution.
Dan L. Meisinger, Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship
This award is for college sophomores, juniors and/or seniors who are currently enrolled in an aviation program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to residents of Kansas, Missouri or Illinois.
Gay King Dental Hygiene Scholarship
This scholarship is available for U.S. students enrolled in the third or fourth year of the dental hygiene program at Florida State College Jacksonville (FSCJ). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
H.D. “BO” Cotton Memorial Scholarship
This award is for current full-time Florida State College students who have completed 24 credit hours and are pursing an associate’s (AA or AS) degree. The student must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship
This award is for U.S. students who are current college sophomores or juniors enrolled full time at an accredited four-year college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must demonstrate an interest to pursue a career in general aviation.
Byron Craig Sessions Scholarship for African American Males
African American men between 17 and 25 years of age and planning to enroll at FSCJ for the first time are eligible for this award. Students must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and plan to attend classes on a full-time basis.
Gideon T. Burdett Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. students attending Florida State College at Jacksonville who have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a degree program, or a non-credit vocational program with a minimum of 900 clock hours. Preference will be given to blood relatives of Gideon T. Burdett Jr. (written proof required) or employees, or descendants of employees of, the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company or Atlantic Railroad.
Claude Collins Hospitality Scholarship
This scholarship is available for north Florida students who are majoring in hospitality or a related field. Applicants must reside in Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, or St. John’s county and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.