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application requirements, locations of applications, and specific
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The Alumni Association administers scholarships
and award programs that benefit students attending Valencia Community
College.
To learn more about the various Alumni Association Scholarships
that are available please click HERE!
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Orlando Chapter IAAP Sylvia Scott Memorial Scholarship
International Association of Administrative Professionals is a world leading organization for secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, office support staff, and other administrative professionals. The scholarship committee for the Orlando chapter is awarding two $250 spring scholarships. To be eligible applicants must meet these requirements:
- Enrolled in Secretarial/Office Technology.
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours.
You may visit the www.iaaporlando.org for more information on their organization.
To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F465) on your application.
The deadline to apply is November 30, 2009 for the Spring 2010 term.
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| Current Scholarship Descriptions |
National Association of Women in Construction Greater Orlando Chapter #73 Margaret Powell Scholarship
The National Association of Women in Construction Greater Orlando Chapter #73 Margaret Powell Scholarship is awarding again for talented females in construction related field. The amount of each scholarship shall be no less than $1000. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees and required text books. To be eligible applicants must meet these requirements:
- Enrolled in civil engineering, construction technology, construction management, surveying, CAD Drafting and Design, etc.
- Applicant must be female.
- Applicant must reside in Lake, Seminole, Orange or Osceola County.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Applicant must demonstrate need for financial assistance.
You may download application information HERE and a scholarship application HERE.
Please mail your complete application, three letters of reference and copy of your transcript in the same envelope to:
Cheryl Mellin
NAWIC Chapter #73 Scholarship Committee
c/o Winter Park Blue
160 Candace Drive
Maitland, FL 3275
The deadline to apply is May 14, 2010 by 5:00pm.
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Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Scholarship Program
The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Eligible students must be studying in a homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematic. The Applicants must meet these requirements:
- You must be a U.S. citizen as of the application deadline.
- You must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
- If you have been attending college full-time, you must be in your second or third year of college attendance as of the application deadline.
Please visit the DHS Scholarship Program Website for more information on the eligibility requirement, evaluation process and to complete an online application.
The deadline to apply is January 5, 2010.
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American Association for Women in Community Colleges
The American Association for Women in Community Colleges – Valencia Community College Chapter (AAWCC) is committed to equity and excellence in education and employment for women in community, junior, and technical colleges. The organization provides professional development, leadership training, networking, and workforce excellence opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Complete the AAWCC Scholarship Application.
- Submit a 2009/2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Have unmet financial need with priority given to students who do not qualify for other types of grants or scholarships.
- Must be an active female Valencia student with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
- Submit a 500 word essay demonstrating the criteria given on the essay rubric. Essay must detail personal, academic, and professional short and long-term goals. You should discuss your career aim and the steps you are taking to reach that goal.
Please click HERE for the AAWCC application, essay rubic, and additional information.
The deadline to apply is December 2, 2009.
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Commercial Real Estate Women Scholarship (F516) 
Applications are now being accepted for CREW Scholarships!
CREW Scholarship requirements are listed below:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Full Time or Part Time Students may apply by July 15.
- Continuing Education, Certifications, and Credit Class students are eligible.
- Participation in accounting, architecture, business administration, construction, engineering, law, real estate, PACE Center, or Women in Transition are preferred but not required.
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
The Commercial Real Estate Women Scholarship may be renewable each semester and may be taken with a student to UCF with approved application. Student amount will vary based on the student's demonstrated financial need. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application for 2009-10 found HERE.
To learn more about the Commercial Real Estate Women Orlando (CREW Orlando) please click HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F516) on your application.
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Hispanic College Fund
The Hispanic College fund awards over 600 students. Students from all underrepresented groups (women, minorities, persons with disabilities and individuals from rural and low income communities) encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a senior in high school, rising freshman or transfer student entering a 4-year bachelors degree program. Applicants must also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent resident. There are several different kinds of scholarship awards offered by the Hispanic College Fund.
For applications and further information please visit
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/ .
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund mission is to double the rate of Hispanic Americans earning college degrees. It was founded in 1975 and awards several kinds of scholarships in the United States. Applicants must either be a high school senior, an undergraduate or graduate student, or a community college transfer student. Applicants must also be of Hispanic heritage and apply for Federal Financial Aid funding using the FAFSA.
For applications, further information and scholarship requirements please visit www.hsf.net .
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The United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund is a minority higher education assistance organization which is over 65 years old. It has raised more than $3 billion dollars and helped 350,000 students attend and graduate from college. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
For applications, further information and scholarship requirements please visit
http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp .
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The SallieMae Fund
The SallieMae Fund is pleased to announce the launch of it's scholarship programs for academic year 2009-10. The various scholarships available are intended to benefit under served and minority students. All of their programs are based on financial need, as the Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. The Fund aims to send the message that money is available to those who make the effort to apply.
For applications, deadlines and eligibility information
please visit
www.salliemaefund.org .
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The Valencia Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. (Fall 2009, Spring 2010, and Summer 2010 terms.)
Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application for 2009-2010
Steps for submitting a Valencia-Selected Foundation Scholarship:
1. Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 01, 2009 for the 2009-2010 Aid Year.
2. Complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship application found HERE for 2009-2010 Fall and Spring Terms. Along with your application please include your personal statement. Submit all documents to the Answer Center on your campus.
3. If you are awarded a scholarship, write a thank you note to the provider of the scholarship and submit to Financial Aid Services. Your scholarship funds will be released for your use only after the Thank You note is written.
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Eccleston Callahan Memorial Scholarship (F402)
The Eccleston Callahan Memorial Scholarship is currently seeking students for their scholarship. There is a preference for student's under 21. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Must be enrolled Full-time.
- Must be mentally or physically handicapped.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F402) on your
application.
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Orlando Amateur Golf Classic Scholarship (F408)
The Orlando Amateur Gold Classic Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled in nursing and allied health, building construction technology, hospitality management, business technology and administration, legal assisting, criminal justice, computer technology or engineering technology. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a qualified minority student.
- Physically Disabled.
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The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F408) on your application.
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Mercury Marine Scholarship (F470)
The Mercury Marine Scholarship is seeking an applicant who is the
son, daughter, current spouse of a Mercury Marine employee or of
a former employee of Mercury Marine who had contributed to the scholarship
fund. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F470) on your
application.
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William (Bill) McKelvy Expressway Authority Engineering
and Engineering Technology Scholarship (F484)
The William (Bill) McKelvy Expressway Authority Engineering and
Engineering Technology Scholarship is currently seeking a student
enrolled in an engineering technology program or in pre-engineering
intending to transfer for an engineering baccalaureate
degree. Applicants must also meet these additional
requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a qualified minority student.
- Orange County residents have first priority, Seminole County
residents have second priority, and all other Florida counties
have third priority.
- Scholarship recipient
must attend a regular meeting of the Orlando/Orange. County
Expressway Authority to be recognized for their selection.
Recipient
is responsible for scheduling a meeting date.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F484) on your application.
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Society For Information Management (SIM) Central Florida Scholarship
The Society for Information Management Central Florida Scholarship are pleased to announce they are seeking deserving student(s) for their scholarship award of $1500. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Specific Course of Study Information Management/Technology or related discipline.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be enrolled Full-time or Part-time.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name on your application.
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Center for High Tech Training Individuals With Disabilities Scholarship
(F564)
The Center for High Tech Training Individuals with Disabilities are currently seeking
applicants enrolled with in their office. Applicants must
also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F564) on your application.
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Jack Jennings Scholarship (F573)
The Jack Jennings Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled
in a construction technology or related career field. Applicants
must also meet these additional requirements:
- Have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
- Be currently working or intend to work in construction technology
or related career field.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F573) on your application.
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Judge G. Kendall Sharp /Boy Scouts of America /Central Florida Council Scholarship (F584)
The Judge G. Kendall Sharp /Boy Scouts of America /Central Florida Council Scholarship is currently seeking a student who is a registered scout in Central Florida Council ( Orange, Osceola, Volusia, and Flagler Counties). They must have attained a Star, Life, or Eagle rank. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must start or take classes on East Campus.
- Be enrolled Full-Time.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F584) on your application.
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Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship (F623)
The Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship is currently seeking a student who has completed community service with the Metro Orlando ASA. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a Full-Time Student.
- Must be resident of Orange, Osceola or Seminole County.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F623) on your application.
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Viola and George McLoughlin Gift Annuity
(F657)
This award was created for non-traditional or disadvantaged students,
especially those who might not qualify for other programs.
Examples include but are not limited to: victims of domestic and/or
sexual abuse, recovering substance abusers, homeless, those undergoing
career change, single parents, victims of tragic circumstances,
juvenile offenders, and those seeking re-entry to the community
following incarceration. There is NO minimum
GPA requirement for this award.
This scholarship award amount varies but is renewable upon completion
of one successful semester at Valencia.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F657) on your application.
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Central Florida Kidney Centers INC. Scholarship (F680)
The Central Florida Kidney Centers INC. scholarship is looking for applicants enrolled in the nursing program. Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Must apply for financial aid through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student aid).
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- Be enrolled as a Full time student.
- Be enrolled in an Nursing program.
- Resident of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application for found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F680) on your application.
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Universal Orlando Foundation College Scholarship (F711)
The Universal Orlando Foundation College Scholarship is seeking an applicants who re graduating high school seniors from Dr. Phillips High School, Olympia High School, West Orange High School, Jones High School or Evans High School. Students eligible for the program must complete a Valencia Foundation scholarship application and be accepted to Valencia Community College. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 while attending Valencia.
- Must take classes with the goal of receiving their AA for Valencia Community College.
- Once receiving their AA degree from Valencia Community College, should the applicant enroll and be accepted to the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality the applicant will be eligible for additional two years of scholarship awards.
- A transcript must be submitted with the application for review.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, books, fees and materials. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application for found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F711) on your application.
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Community Action Mel Martinez Headstart Scholarship
(F742)
The Community Action Mel Martinez Headstart Scholarship is seeking
applicants who participated in the Orange County Head Start Program.
Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
- Have a minimum 50 hours of community service documented for
the year of application.
- Be a graduate of any Orange County High School OR have graduated
with a GED in the past 5 years.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply please
complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F742) on your application.
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Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship (F745)
The Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship is seeking applicants who have a family member that must have resided in Central Florida for at least 35 years. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F745) on your application.
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M. Overstreet Hospitality
Scholarship (F765)
The M. Overstreet Hospitality Scholarship
is currently seeking a student enrolled in one of Valencia's Hospitality
& Tourism Institute programs. Applicants must also
meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated involvement in hospitality industry through work
and/or industry activities.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please
complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F765) on your application.
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Bloom N Grow Scholarship(F1143)
The Bloom N Grow Scholarship, an affiliate of Florida Federal of Garden Clubs, Inc., was organized by a group of West Orange County women sharing a common interest in gardening and horticulture. The purpose of this scholarship is to support educational opportunities for students who have an interest in gardening and horticulture. All applicants must meet these requirements:
- Must be Enrolled Full-Time or Part-Time.
- Preference for graduates of West Orange High School.
- Must be enrolled in Horticulture Science, Landscape or Horticulture Technology
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, books and fees. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at:
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F1143) on your application.
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Legal Eagles Pathway Scholarship (F1158)
The Legal Eagles Pathway Scholarship is in search of deserving applicants for their dynamic scholarship. They are looking for phenomenal students who are currently majoring in Paralegal, Pre-Law or Criminal Law Programs. If students plan on attending Barry School of Law, they may be eligible for a stipend! All applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Must be Enrolled Full-Time or Part-Time.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, books and fees. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found at: http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/documents/ScholarshipApplication2009-10.pdf
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F1158) on your application.
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