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SANTALUCES COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tameka Robinson
Principal’s Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqueline Williams
Main Office Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Berkman
Student Services Office
Elida Ferro . . . . . . . . . . Mary Fortin . . . . Paula D’Alesandro
Chris Ryan
Records Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Swick
Assistant Principals
Jim Krupa . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Gaddy . . . . . Wakisha Mawali
David Montoya . . . . . . . Ken Ramos . . . Shakeica Robinson
Community School Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . Jim Utterback
Community School Secretaries . Jacqueline Williams . . Nancy Broh
Athletic & Activities Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Franco
Message From The Principal
Greetings Chief Family,
Thank you to all parents who attended our grade level parent training in January and February.
This opportunity allowed understanding the expectations of upcoming assessments, graduation
requirements, curriculum sequencing and more. In addition, updated student data chat forms
were given to parents to monitor and track their students’ progress. Please look out for a flyer
on our spring curriculum night in April. More information will be sent at a later date.
School grades were released earlier this month and Santaluces earned a letter grade of “B”
from the Florida Department of Education. This rating is based on the results from 2014-15
accountability results. Even though our school grade dropped one letter grade, I am pleased
with the performance of our students. Our teachers and staff members worked extremely hard
in preparation for the assessments. As mentioned in the parent letter sent home from Dr. Avossa,
Superintendent, the school grading formula changed from years past and learning gain were not
a part of the equation. Only proficiency scores were included. Below, you will find the data from all
Title I schools in the district and how we compared to schools with similar demographics.
Clinic Nurses . . . . . . . . . Jane Freitag . . . . . . . Kathy Elbaum
Guidance Counselors/Office
Jennifer Barreara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Harrell
Ashley Neer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Robinson
Myrlaine Rosefort (ESOL)
Graduation Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Tanguay
CTE Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey Kouf
Bookkeeper/Internal Accts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Diglio
Cafeteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marnor Potosme
Data Processing . . . . . . . Tracy Narducci . . . Martha Weiland
ESE
Stacey Motter-Fay (Coordinator) . . Michael Timpone (ESE Dean)
Claudia Tinari (Speech)
ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacie Lipten-Block (Coordinator)
Math Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Brown
Reading Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Sampson
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West Palm Beach, FL 33406
This is a very important time of the year. We are preparing for this year’s upcoming state
assessments, AP/AICE, EOCs and school-wide SAT. The SAT was administered to all 11th
grade students at no cost on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. It was a great opportunity for juniors
to start receiving their college readiness scores. The FSA Writing assessment is underway. All
students in grades 9 and 10, as well as 11th grade re-take students are taking this exam.
In closing, I encourage you to attend our SAC meetings which are held the 3rd Wednesday of
each month in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. Your input and suggestions are always welcome.
As mentioned, the students are working very hard and spring break is approaching. It is my
hope everyone have a wonderful spring break vacation. I look forward to seeing you all at some
of our school events.
Sincerely,
Tameka Robinson
Principal
MARCH 2016
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Santaluces’
Coat of Arms
Most institutions have a “Coat of Arms” or “Crest”
that symbolizes their organization. Coat of Arms
and Crests promotes esprit de corps and keeps
alive historical traditions and significance of
the institution. If you look around you can see
Coat of Arms and Crests everywhere, from the
State Crest on the Florida State Flag to the Palm
Beach County Fire Department Crest on the side
of every fire truck.
Santaluces Community High School is no
different. Santaluces’ Coat of Arms represents the
school from centuries of history of the 1st Native
Americans that thrived in area of the school to
Athletics and Academic Achievement. Below is a
description of Santaluces’ Coat of Arms. Next time
you see Santaluces’ Coat of Arms reflect on its
meaning and what it represents. Santaluces’ Coat
of Arms symbolizes what the school embodies and
historic traditions of the area.
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Head of a Local Native American Chief,
who dons a feather headdress, which
symbolize nobility.
Arrow Head: Commonly associated with
warriors to defend their homeland and
hunting.
Scroll and Quill: Academic or scholarly
achievement.
Torch: Truth and intelligence
Talaria (Winged sandal): Represents
Athletic competition.
Banner: Notating the Name of the School
and Mascot.
Red-Martyr; strength and magnanimity.
Ad Placement
Wrestling Championship for Districts
Below is the Individual Championship for Districts. Also
Santaluces won Districts and Conferences this year.
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120 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Michael Medio of Santaluces
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126 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Joel Govia of Santaluces
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145 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Kareem Thomas of Santaluces
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160 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Gabriel Burzycki of Santaluces
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170 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Nicholas Whittington of Santaluces
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182 Results—Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Carmine Santosus of Santaluces
Chief Band Earns
Superior Ratings!
Congratulations to the following band students
for earning Superior ratings on their solos
or ensembles at the Florida Bandmasters
Association Music Performance Assessment held
on February 6, 2016.
Solos:
T.J. Mason
Trumpet
Grade 9
Jeff Emille
Tenor Sax
Grade 10
Patrick Sadej
Bari Sax
Grade 10
Jancalo Sanchez Bassoon
Grade 11
Austin Banzhaf
Tenor Sax
Grade 12
Austin Banzhaf
Snare Drum Grade 12
Alexis Trevino
Marimba
Grade 12
Alexis earned a “Superior with Distinction”
meaning she played her entire solo from memory.
Santaluces Jazz Combo:
Michael Smith, Adrye Roque, Alexis Pico, Shawn
Phatius, and Vikash Sharma
Guard Solos:
Melissa Charles
Ray Benjarara
Janeth Marquez
Dr. Karen Crocco, Director
6880 Lawrence Rd.
Lantana, FL 33463
561.357.6123 (X46123)
Santaluces qualified 13
to Regionals and 2 wrestlers
continued their journey on to
the States Competition level
(Silver Spurs Arena). (Weight
Class 145 - Kareem Thomas
and Weight Class 160 Gabriel
Burzycki).
SHS Wrestlers placed
10th out of 29 teams at
Regionals. An additional
2 other wrestlers were
just shy of making it to the
States Competition level.
Weight Class 120 - Michael
Medio and Weight Class
170 - Nicholas Whittington
were one match away from
qualifying for states.
Do you need
Community Service Hours?
Volunteer Opportunity
Description: Re-do Hospital Bulletin Boards
a. Help to create and design an image that will project the prescribed
theme (such as ‘caring’)
b. Build a list of craft supplies necessary to create the artwork
c. Potentially shop with me for the supplies
d. Create the image and place in the bulletin board
Description: Make Baby welcome signs
a. Work with crafts to create the welcome baby signs that we
subsequently hang on the new mother’s door with the new baby’s
name and date of birth
b. Keep art supplies current and organized
Requirements:
• Artistically inclined with proven skills working with crafting projects
• Able to volunteer 2 to 3 hours per week
• Able to go through our volunteer orientation program (2 hour
orientation, flu shot, TB test, reference letter)
Shift placement:
• This job can be accomplished at any time and can accommodate
teen availability such at 4 – 6 pm on any school night and weekends
anytime (such that we can work a few teens into one group).
Contact:
Debbie Lindsay, Supervisor, Volunteer Services, West Boca Medical
Center, 21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428
PH: 561-488-8293, Email: Debbie.lindsay@tenethealth.com
Ad Placement
Chiefs Debate!
A letter from the Palm Beach State College Admissions Advisor:
Santaluces High School Debate Team placed third in our annual (tri-county) Regional
– Ethics Bowl! The competition was held at Palm Beach State College on Saturday,
February 6th. Students are proudly displaying their medals and certificates. The
competition was stiff, but these Chiefs did an excellent job!
From left to right: Alex Mehner, Alex Padilla, Clayton Buckner, Sireen Hilo, and Aubrey Dale
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Debt Free College Workshop
In our effort to serve the students attending our Lake Worth service area
high schools; Palm Beach State College will be hosting a “Debt Free
College Workshop” on February 25th. We would like to invite your Junior
and Senior students and their family to join us for an evening
that will offer them the opportunity to meet with Student
Services staff who can answer their questions regarding
admissions, advising, financial aid, and more. Below your will
find a link that will provide you with all the details. Thank you
once again for the opportunity to serve your students and
strength our community partnership.
Here is the link:
www.palmbeachstate.edu/studentupdates/default.aspx
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Best regards,
Darlene R. Smith, Admissions Advisor, Palm Beach State College
smithd@palmbeachstate.edt, (561) 868-3988
Florida Prepaid College
As part of our commitment to your child’s education, we want to share with you information about the
Florida Prepaid College Board’s Open Enrollment Period that ends February 29. College might seem
like a long way off, but starting to save now means your child’s tuition will be covered when they need it.
All Florida Prepaid College Plans are guaranteed by the State of Florida, and while the plans are
designed to be used in state, if your child attends an out-of-state or private college, the plan will
pay the same amount as it would pay at a public college or university in Florida.
The five Florida Prepaid Tuition Plans offer a variety of options starting at just $46 a month. The
younger your child, the more years you have to save, and the lower the monthly payments for
a Florida Prepaid Plan.
It is never too early to begin investing in your child’s future. Multiple studies have found that
students with college savings are more likely to attend and finish college and that having a
degree greatly improves lifetime earning potential. For example, a Georgetown University study
estimates that a student with a bachelor’s degree can earn $1.6 million more in their lifetime
than a student with only a high school diploma.
We are also pleased to offer promo code, SUP1516, for a free gift pack for families that
purchase a Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan before Open Enrollment ends February 29.
Open Enrollment runs through February 29, 2016.
Learn more at www.myfloridaprepaid.com.
Spring 2016 Assessment Dates
Test Date
Wed., Mar. 2
Thu., Mar. 3
Tue., Mar. 8
Wed., Mar. 9
Tue., Mar. 15
Tue., Mar. 29
Wed., Mar. 30
Thu., Mar. 31
Fri., Apr. 1
Mon., Apr. 4
Tue., Apr. 5
Wed., Apr. 6
Tue., Apr. 12 – Fri., Apr. 15
Tue., Apr. 19 – Fri., Apr. 22
Tue., Apr. 26
Wed., Apr. 27
Thu., Apr. 28 & Fri., Apr.
29th
Mon., May 2
Tue., May 3
Wed., May 4
Thu., May 5
Fri., May 6
Mon., May 9
Tue., May 10
Wed., May 11
Thu., May 12
Fri., May 13
Tue., May 17
Wed., May 18
Tue., May 31
Thu., June 2
Wed., June 8
Morning
Afternoon
School Day SAT
FSA Grade 10 Writing
FSA Grade 9 Writing
FSA Grade 10 Writing Retakes (11th Grade)
PERT Assessment (Algebra 1 Retake Students)
FSA Grade 10 Reading Retakes Session 1 (11th Grade Retakes)
FSA Grade 10 Reading Retakes Session 2 (11th Grade Retakes)
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retakes (12th Grade)
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retakes (12th Grade)
AICE Art (All Day)
NGSSS Retakes (Algebra 1, Biology, U.S. History)
NGSSS Retakes (Algebra 1, Biology, U.S. History)
FSA Grade 9 Reading
FSA Grade 10 Reading
AICE Marine Science (Paper 1)
AICE Marine Science (Paper 2)
EOC & FSA Senior Exams (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry,
Biology, U.S. History)
AP Psychology
AICE General Paper, Geometry FSA – Session 1
AP Physics 1, AICE French (Paper 2)
AICE Chemistry (Paper 2), AICE English Lang (Paper 1), AICE French (Paper 3)
Geometry FSA – Session 2
AP Calculus AB, Algebra 1 FSA – Session 1
AICE International Hist.–(Paper 1), AICE Thinking
Skills – (Paper 1)
AP U.S. History, Algebra 1 FSA – Session 2
AP Biology
AICE Spanish Language (Paper 2)
AP U.S. Gov’t, Algebra 2 FSA – Session 1
AICE Thinking Skills (Paper 2)
Algebra 2 FSA – Session 2
AICE International Hist.–(Paper 2), AICE Spanish
Language – (Paper 3)
AICE English Language – Paper 2
AP Statistics, AICE Computing, AICE Global Pers.
AP Human Geography
U.S. History EOC
AICE Computing
Biology EOC
AICE Music
AICE Chemistry (Practical)
AICE Chemistry (Multiple Choice)
Ad Placement
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Santaluces Scholarship Bulletin
FRIENDS OF GUMBO LIMBO- GORDON J. GILBERT SCHOLARSHIP
AND CHARLES N. KURUCZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $2,500
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Eligibility requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least at 3.2 and a
science GPA of 3.5, plan to enroll in a university of college to
pursue a degree in a field promoting conservation, education
or research of marine or coastal environment.
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Special scholarship options available for 1st generation college
students or students eligible for the Free and Reduced Price
School Meal program.
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Deadline: February 12, 2016
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http://www.gumbolimbo.org/scholarship
FLORIDA ENGINEERING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: Varies
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Eligibility Requirements: Must be high school senior, minimum
unweighted GPA of 3.5, must have SAT scores of at least 600
on math, 500 on reading, 500 on writing, must have ACT scores
of at least 26 on math and 21 on English, enroll in an accredited
engineering program, all AICE, AP, and IB test scores
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Deadline: February 12, 2016
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https://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm.
FSU YOUNG SCHOLAR PROGRAM
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AMOUNT: All paid for summer program at FSU
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FOR 11TH GRADERS
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Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a 3.0 GPA, score
in the 90th percentile or better on a nationally standardized
test, be enrolled in or plan to take Pre-Calculus, maintain
permanent residence in Florida
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Deadline: February 15, 2016
SCHOLARSHIP FOR DREAMERS
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AMOUNT: Up to $25,000
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Eligibility requirements: Students must be highly motivated with
DACA/TPS status who cannot afford to go to college, must
demonstrate significant financial need, academic promise and
determination to succeed
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Deadline: February 15, 2016
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http://www.thedream.us/scholars/
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST TIME COLLEGE STUDENTSTHEDREAM.US
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AMOUNT: Tuition
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Eligibility requirements: 2.5-4.0 un-weighted GPA, intend to
enroll full-time in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program
at one of TheDream.US Partner Colleges within one year of
receiving the Scholarship, be eligible for in-state tuition, be DACA
or TPS eligible, and demonstrate significant unmet financial need
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Deadline: February 15, 2016
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http://www.thedream.us/scholars/scholarship-guidelines/
YOU DESERVE IT SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
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Eligibility Requirements: must be a resident of the US, Must be
at least 16 years of age and enrolling in a college or university
within the next 3 months
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Deadline: February 15, 2016
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http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_you_deserve_it_
scholarship_8959.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_
medium=email&utm_campai
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST PALM BEACH FOUNDATION, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $10,000-$16,000 over 4 years
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Eligibility Requirements: must carry at least a 3.0 GPA,
demonstrated good citizenship and community responsibility,
who have a financial need
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Deadline: February 15, 2016
MILITARY COMMANDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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AMOUNT: $5,000
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Eligibility Requirements: be dependent children of active duty,
reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United
States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary
shopping privileges at the time of application, have a minimum
cumulative 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
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Deadline: February 17, 2016
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http://sms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders/
REGIONS RIDING FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
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AMOUNT: $5,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Minimum GPA of 2.0 and also must
complete the essay
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Deadline: February 25, 2016
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https://aim.applyists.net/Account/
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ROTARY CLUB OF WEST PALM BEACH “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”
SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: Vocational- $2,000, Academic- $4,000
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Eligibility requirements: All applicants must demonstrate
“Service Above Self” through a history of school and/or
community service.
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Deadline: February 27, 2016
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http://www.rotar ywestpalmbeach.org/PDFs/WPBScholarship-Application.pdf
BARRY GRUNOW SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: Varies
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Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors who plan to major
in education
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Deadline: February 28, 2016
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All applications are on-line. Apply at https://scholarshipamerica.org/
and click on “For Students and Parents”, and then “Create A Profile”
2016 JOSEPH FALLON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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AMOUNT: $1,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Must be a resident of the Village of
Palm Springs
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Deadline: February 29, 2016
BUICK ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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AMOUNT: $25,000 per year
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Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors interested in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematic related
fields (STEM)
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Deadline: February 29, 2016
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http://buickachievers.com/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_
medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2016
VIVIAN SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,500
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Eligibility Requirements: Seniors who receive F/R priced meals
and attend a Title I high school
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Deadline: February 29, 2016
PAYSCALE’S WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $2,000
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Eligibility Requirements: The annual scholarship award is for
one (1) student enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s or graduate
level program in a science, technology, engineering or math
related major, must complete the official application, which
includes a 300- to 500-word essay on the selected topic and
agree to terms of the Official Scholarship Award Agreement on
the last section of the application.
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Deadline: February 29, 2016
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http://www.payscale.com/education/scholarship?utm_
source=buzzstream&utm_medium=email&utm_
campaign=scholarship%20outreach
SWEET AND SIMPLE SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,500
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Eligibility Requirements: Submit an online short written
response (250 words or less) for the question: “Not every gift
has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the
sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives.
Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift
and why it meant so much to you.”
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Deadline: February 29, 2016
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https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweetand-simple-scholarship?utm_source=unigo_members&utm_
medium=email&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=2.2.16_
monthly_our_scholarship_counselor
VARSITY TUTORS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
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AMOUNT: $1,000
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Eligibility requirements: Write an essay on the monthly topic,
submit it on the website, and the viewers get to vote for
whoever they think has the best essay, then at the end of the
month, whichever has the most votes, wins the scholarship
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THIS HAPPENS EVERY MONTH
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Deadline: Last day of every month
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http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
J.M. RUBIN FOUNDATION
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AMOUNT: Varies, is renewable
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Eligibility Requirements: Must be a resident of Palm Beach County,
recipients chosen based on academic and/or athletic achievement
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
THE DE MOYA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Armando J. De Moya Scholarship
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AMOUNT: $5,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a University of Florida
student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering who
needs financial support to pursue his/her studies
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
Tutoring Support Scholarships
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AMOUNT: $2,500
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Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to one high school student
and one college student who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, have a
documented learning disability and need tutoring support to
pursue their studies
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
Vocational Technical Program Scholarship
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AMOUNT: $3,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a student who wishes to
attend a vocational/technical certificate program in the field
related to road and bridge construction, has a documented
disability, and needs financial/tutoring support to pursue his/
her studies
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
Job Coach Scholarship
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AMOUNT: $4,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a student who wishes
to work in the road and bridge construction industry, has
a documented disability and needs job skills training, job
coaching and employment support
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
BOYNTON WOMAN’S CLUB
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AMOUNT: Varies
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Eligibility Requirements: Must be a full time resident living
in Boynton Beach within the zip codes of 33426, 33435,
33436, 33437, 33467, 33472, 33473, in the top 25% of
the graduating class, plan to attend a Florida college or university
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN SOUTHEAST
ATLANTIC SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
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Eligibility Requirements: qualified applicants must be Jewish
women, residents of Broward County or South Palm Beach
County (Boynton Beach or south), and enrolled in 12th grade.
Must write no longer than 2 page essay on why they believe
they have the potential to become a Jewish leader of tomorrow
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
ACTUARIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: VARIES
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Eligibility Requirements: Students must be going into the
actuarial profession
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
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http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/
scholarships.shtml#diversity
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ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1957 SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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AMOUNT: Varies
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Eligibility Requirements: Three letters of recommendation, copy
of your high school transcript, an essay describing your goals
for the next 10 years, minimum GPA of a 2.5, financial need will
be a major determination in the selection process
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
THE 2016 LINKS ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: Varies
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Eligibility Requirements: Students must intend to major in the
Arts, African American graduating senior, minimum GPA 2.5,
current resume, 2 letters of recommendation (one supporting
artistic talent), an official transcript
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Deadline: March 4, 2016
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA, SORORITY INC. ZETA TAU OMEGA
CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
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Eligibility Requirements: Must plan to enroll next year at an
accredited U.S. postsecondary Institution, minimum GPA of 2.7,
and a 300-550 word essay explaining how this scholarship will
help you with your education and future career goals.
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Deadline: March 4, 2016
TATIANA MENDEZ FUTURE RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500
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Eligibility Requirements: Minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0,
updated resume showing interest in environmental stewardship
and protecting natural resources, an official transcript, and a
500 word essay on “What do you believe is the biggest issue
that currently threatens our nation’s natural resources, and what
are at least two ways we can begin to fix this issue?”
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
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http://criminallawsvirginia.com/#scholarship
THE 2016 BRIANA MARIE COX FOUNDATION MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $3,000
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Eligibility requirements: For any high school senior who, in their
lifetime, has lost a parent, a legal guardian, or sibling. Proof of
loss in the form of a copy of the death certificate, or equivalent
legal document, is required.
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Financial need is not a consideration.
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
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http://brianamariecoxfoundation.org/site/scholarship/
DORI SAVES LIVES STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $2,500
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Eligibility requirements: Interview someone who has lost a loved
one on the road and record the interview on paper or video, OR
Write a one-page essay about what they would say to a victim’s
family after losing a loved one on the road.
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Deadline: March 1, 2016
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http://dorisaveslives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSFRoad-Safety-Scholarship-and-Instructions-2015.pdf
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
– PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
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Eligibility requirements: specifically for students accepted to FAMU,
write an essay, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation
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Deadline: March 4, 2016
AABE FLORIDA CHAPTER 2016 SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $3,000
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Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a minimum of a 3.0
GPA, applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities,
plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences,
technology, engineering or mathematics, be a member of
one of a class/group of individuals who has been historically
underrepresented in the sciences, technology, engineering, and
math related disciplines, must show financial need
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Deadline: March 4, 2016
CARIBBEAN EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION 2016 SCHOLARSHIP
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Eligibility requirements: Must be a descendant of the Caribbean,
accepted to a postsecondary institution, have at least a 2.75
GPA, completed community service and extracurricular
activities, and express why this scholarship is important to you.
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Deadline: March 7, 2016
WOMEN’S CHAMBER FOUNDATION 2015-2016 SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500-$1,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Students must submit a signed and
completed application, school transcript, a 200-500 word
essay, and verification of community service.
•
Deadline: March 10, 2016
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http://www.womenschamber.biz/
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN
FLORIDA
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AMOUNT: varies
•
Eligibility Requirements: Be a resident of Palm Beach County
and attend a Palm Beach County High School, Demonstrate an
interest in Caribbean-American affairs, provide an acceptance
letter to a university, and complete an essay
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Deadline: March 11, 2016
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PALM BEACH COUNTY COUNCIL
OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS
(PBCCTM) SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to one
graduating senior in good academic
standing and must be pursuing a career in mathematics education
•
Deadline: March 14, 2016
THE FETTERMAN AND ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT
•
AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Must write a 500-1,000 word essay on
“My Most Influential Teacher”
•
The winner’s teacher will be honored with a new tablet computer!
•
Deadline: March 15, 2016
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http://www.lawteam.com/wp-content/
uploads/2014/02/2016-Scholarship-Application.pdf
ICMA-RC PUBLIC EMPLOYEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
•
AMOUNT: Based on Financial Need
•
Eligibility Requirements: surviving children and spouses of
U.S. city, county and state public employees who have died
in service to their communities. Applicants must enroll in and
attend an accredited college, university or vocational-technical
school on a full-time basis. High school seniors, undergraduates
and graduate students are eligible to apply. Students must
provide a letter from the deceased employee’s place of work
verifying his or her employment at time of death, and supporting
financial information.
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Deadline: March 15, 2016
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http://www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar/
GENERAL HENRY H. ARNOLD EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
•
AMOUNT: $500-4,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must plan to enroll in a fulltime undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or
four-year college, university or vocational-technical school and
have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a
4.0 scale or equivalent.
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Deadline: March 18, 2016
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http://www.afas.org/education-grants
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STONEGATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
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Eligibility requirements: High school students must demonstrate
outstanding volunteer performance in the community, a strong
academic standing and financial need.
•
Deadline: March 18, 2016
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https://www.stonegatebank.com/a_charity.htm
COOLIDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
•
AMOUNT: Full-ride four years of undergraduate study
•
Eligibility Requirements: Coolidge Scholars must possess
a distinguished academic record, pursued and succeeded
the most rigorous course of study, demonstrate uncommon
academic depth and intellectual curiosity, must write an 800
word essay on Coolidge values.
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Deadline: March 18, 2016
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Coolidgescholars.org
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE FUND
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AMOUNT: $250-2,500
•
Eligibility Requirements: Current civilian federal and postal
employees with at least 3 years of federal service, their children
and spouses, dependent applicants may first apply as high
school seniors, enrolled in an accredited post-secondary
school, must have a 3.0 GPA
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Deadline: March 25, 2016
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https://apply.feea.org/scholarships/application2016.php
HAITIAN EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH
SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: must be a Haitian student residing in
Palm Beach County, be an English Language Learner, minimum
GPA of 2.75, be accepted at a higher educational, vocational
or technical institution, and complete a submission essay
•
Deadline: March 27, 2016
CAROLYN JAMES LEGACY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: Varies
•
Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a graduating senior
in attendance at a Palm Beach County high school, minimum
high school GPA of 2.5, one page statement, and 2 letters of
recommendation
•
Deadline: March 28, 2016
EXECUTIVE WOMEN OF THE PALM BEACHES SCHOLARSHIP
•
Eligibility Requirements: Deserving female attending a Title 1 High
school in Palm Beach County, Must be enrolled in a college or
university located in Florida that has no religious affiliation
•
Deadline: March 28, 2016
HSF GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
•
AMOUNT: $500-5,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be of Hispanic Heritage,
minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, plan to enroll full-time in an
accredited 4-year university or graduate school, must be a U.S.
citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen,
complete the FAFSA
•
Deadline: March 30, 2016
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https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-collegescholarships
PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be entering college as a full-time
student, U.S. citizen, cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, official
transcripts, parents tax return, 2 letters of recommendation,
and a one-page essay
•
Deadline: March 31, 2016
YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST
•
AMOUNT: $500-$10,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Portray “Patriotic” in a form of artwork
•
Deadline: March 31, 2016
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http://www.vfwauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/bskpdf-manager/193_FILLABLE-2015-2016-Patriotic-ArtBrochure_FINAL.pdf
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JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (JMSMSF)
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AMOUNT: $5,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Student must be a US citizen or
permanent resident of the US, GPA of 3.0 or higher, planning
on attending a 3 year college or university, demonstrated
leadership abilities through participating in community services
or other extra-curricular activities, parents combined income
cannot exceed $50,000
•
Deadline: March 31, 2016
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http://scholarshipmentor.com/janice-m-scott-memorialscholarship
STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $500 four times per year
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be interest in programs such
as journalism, broadcasting, advertising, speech, mass
communications, marketing, speechwriting, etc.
•
Deadline: March 31, 2016
•
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships2/media/
form.php
KANTNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
•
AMOUNT: $2,000-$6,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Students must display academic
achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community
involvement. Student must be a high school senior and be a
full-time resident of Palm Beach or Martin County
•
Deadline: April 1, 2016
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Www.KantnerFoundation.org
FLORIDA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION ESSAY
COMPETITION
•
AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a high school senior
planning to begun college in Summer or Fall of 2016, essays
must be 1-page, single-spaced and address the following
topic: How has your school counselor made a difference?
•
Deadline: April 1, 2016
ESA FOUNDATION COMPUTER AND VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
•
AMOUNT: $3,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be a women or minority student
pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video
game arts, must have a GPA of 2.75 or above
•
Deadline: April 1, 2016
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http://www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp
THE STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $2,500
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be a high school senior who will
graduate at the end of the 2015-16 school year, Plan to enroll
in full time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or fouryear college, university or vocational-technical school for the
entire 2016-2017 academic year, Have a cumulative grade
point average of 2.50 to 3.20 on a 4.00 scale, the first 700
applications only will be considered
•
Deadline: April 2, 2016
•
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/
statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
•
AMOUNT: $5,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: For African American or Hispanic seniors
who show academic achievement, leadership skills or community
service in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics and have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
•
Deadline: April 7, 2016
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http://www.cgcs.org/domain/19
BOYNTON MASONIC LODGE NO. 236 – WAYNE A. HANSEN
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
•
Eligibility Requirements: Neatly typed application, official
transcripts, 500-750 word essay, and list of notable achievements
•
Deadline: April 11, 2016
UNICO FOUNDATION, INC. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS
•
AMOUNT: $6,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0, United States citizen
of Italian heritage, a graduating senior, must submit either SAT or
ACT score, 2 letters of recommendation, and an official transcript
•
Deadline: April 15, 2016
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http://www.unicokc.org/Websites/unicokc/images/2015docs/
Undergraduate_Scholarship_Application_Terms___
Conditions.pdf
CHAIRS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Florida Program
•
AMOUNT: Varies
•
Eligibility Requirements: have a serious physical disability,
eligible for free or reduced lunch, have a “B” scholastic average
•
Deadline: April 15, 2016
•
http://www.chairscholars.org/index.php/apply-for-ascholarship/florida-program
National Program
•
AMOUNT: $30,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must be attending Edinboro University
of Pennsylvania or University of Tampa, have a serious physical
challenge and may or may not use a wheelchair for mobility.
The physical challenge must be significant and affect activities
of daily living. No minor disability will be considered. Must
have verifiable unmet financial need, have a “B” average, The
applicant must show some form of significant community
service or social contribution in the past
•
Deadline: April 15, 2016
•
http://www.chairscholars.org/index.php/apply-for-ascholarship/national-program
TUNGSTEN RINGS & CO. SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
•
AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: age 16 and older, attending high
school or enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and vocational
programs in the US. Our needs based scholarship rewards
students who are aspiring to achieve higher education and
pursue their dreams
•
Deadline: April 15, 2016
•
https://www.tungstenringsco.com/submission.html
PELICAN WATER SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $500-1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Students must answer the essay topic,
high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, and a letter of recommendation
•
Deadline: April 15, 2016
•
http://www.pelicanwater.com/scholarship.php
MEDALS OF AMERICA 2016 SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time
student of accredited college/university within the U.S., for
completion of undergraduate degree in Political Science,
History, or equivalent, Current Active Duty members and
their dependents or any Veteran and their direct descendants
(children, grandchildren, etc), and complete the essay
•
Deadline: April 16, 2016
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http://www.medalsofamerica.com/content--name-scholarship#
2016 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
•
AMOUNT: $500-$4,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: No minimum SAT/ACT, no essay, no lengthy
application, You simply go to www.student-view.com and complete
a 15-20 minute survey to be entered into the scholarship drawing
•
Deadline: April 22, 2016
FRIENDS OF GREEN CAY NATURE CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $4,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Palm Beach or Broward County
graduating high school senior who has been accepted into a
four-year college or university and who will be pursuing a career
in the environmental sciences
•
Deadline: April 22, 2016 at 3:00 PM
AMERICAN MUSLIM ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA INC STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $500-$1,000
•
Eligibility Requirement: GPA of 3.0, 2 letters of recommendation,
essay, open for students of all faith and race
•
Deadline: April 25, 2016
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AYO AND IKEN CHILDREN OF DIVORCE SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility requirements: Plan to attend post-high school
education, If your parents are permanently separated or divorced
but communicate openly and positively, Join together to continue
showing you love and work together in your best interest.
•
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarshipayo-iken/
MICHAEL KIELY STRONG ROOTS SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: must have a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or greater, must possess an interest in community
building, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé, and
complete the essay
•
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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http://virginiacriminallawyernow.com/2016-scholarship.html
APRIL COCKERHAM DREAM ACT SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: any student enrolled in a community
college, private or public undergraduate college or university,
graduate program, business school, or law school in the United
States, possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher,
must submit a 700-word essay or statement that considers
current immigration conditions and reforms in the United States
and offers at least two concrete ways that these conditions
might be improved.
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Deadline: May 1, 2016
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http://thevisafirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/AprilCockerham-DREAM-Act-Scholarship1.pdf
ANGELA DIPIERTO WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility Requirements: female student who is pursuing postsecondary education, must possess an interest in business
or entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by past and present
volunteer, professional, and educational experiences, minimum
GPA required for application is 3.0
•
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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http://marylandcriminallaws.com/#women-law-scholarship
FLORIDA PTA SCHOLARSHIPS
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AMOUNT: $2,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: graduate from a Florida High School, be
a member of their high school’s PTA/PTSA, planning to continue
their education in the 2016-2017 school year at a University,
Fine Arts, Community College or Vo-Tech, fully complete the
application and submit letters of recommendation, an essay, and
copies their official high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores
•
Deadline: May 1, 2016
JASON’S WISH SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $500-2,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must have lost a love one to suicide,
current legal resident of Florida, graduating senior, must have
and maintain a 2.5 GPA, must complete 25 community service
hours per year
•
Deadline: May 17, 2016
DEBORAH SYNDER SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: $5,000
•
Eligibility requirements: students must be accepted into a
school, college, or university to pursue a course of study in
Architectural Design, Interior Design or Landscape Design.
Must submit a college acceptance letter, resume, copies of
your work, and a personal statement.
•
Deadline: May 20, 2016
FLORIDA MEMORIAL’S FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
•
Full Tuition Scholarships: awarded to students with an unweighted grade point average of 3.6-4.0, awardee will receive a
full-tuition scholarship $12,384.00 per year
•
Partial-Tuition Scholarships: awarded to students with
an un-weighted GPA of 3.4-3.59, the awardee will receive
$3,000.00 per year
•
Presidential Scholarships: awarded to students with unweighted 4.0 GPA and/or Valedictorian of their respective high
school. The awardee will receive full-tuition, room and board
FIU RAISE.ME MICRO-SCHOLARSHIPS
•
AMOUNT: Up to $2,500 a year
•
Eligibiglity requirements: You sign up online and you are awarded
for activities and assignments such as taking an FIU campus tour
($350), Attending an FIU-sponsored event ($80), Earning an dA
in a college-level course ($55), Perfect attendance ($50), Extracurricular activity ($50), Community service ($4)
•
You can start accumulating points 9th-12th grade
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP
•
AMOUNT: Full tuition at one of the listed colleges or universities
•
Eligibility requirements: You apply for certain scholarships based off
what major you are planning on completing in college, SAT: 520
Math; 530 Verbal/Critical Reading. ACT: 21 Math; 22 English.
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http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx
GRADUATE FOR MAS SCHOLARSHIPS
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AMOUNT: $2,500-$25,000
•
Eligibility requirements: They are looking for the next generation
of innovators, creators and dreamer, you must submit a video
about your passion and dreams and why postsecondary
education will help make them come true.
•
Visit http://www.livemasscholarship.com/#apply for more
information!
•
http://www.palmbeachschools.org/ssci/Scholarships/
documents/STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONFORM.pdf
PALM BEACH STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Finish4Free
•
Eligibility requirements: If you are dual enrolled/early admitted
to PBSC and graduate with 30 credits from PBSC, they will pay
for you to complete you AA
•
AMOUNT: $3,000
Presidential Honors College Scholars
•
AMOUNT: $4,000
•
Eligibility requirements: commitment to Honors College Gold
Track, minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 and
college ready test scores.
Green and Gold Scholars
•
AMOUNT: $2,000
•
Eligibility requirements: minimum unweighted high school GPA
of 3.2 and college ready test scores, must be in the top 10%
of high school graduating class
Summer Quest
•
AMOUNT: $500
•
Eligibility requirements: take one course in Summer B to get a
jump start for the fall term at PBSC
•
For more information PalmBeachState.edu/FinancialAid
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
•
AMOUNT: $1,750-$10,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors who are interested
in the restaurant or food service industries (also hospitality)
•
Deadline: Varies from March- June 2016
•
http://www.nraef.org/Scholarships/Students/, Create a profile
and check on all the scholarships it has to offer
THE LUCY MOREIRA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
•
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AMOUNT: $500
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Santaluces student who
following in Ms. Moriera’s footsteps and heading off to college
to study English/Teaching or Spanish
THE COLLEGE STEPS PROGRAM
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AMOUNT: $1,000-5,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: Students must enroll in the Wells Fargo
College STEPS Program and in June there is a drawing for
the winner.
•
Deadline: June 30, 2016
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LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY POETRY CONTEST
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AMOUNT: $100-200
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Eligibility Requirements: All U.S. high school students are
eligible to enter up until May 31st of their senior year. Poems
must be 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the
entrant, and not be entered in any other concurrent contest.
Only ONE poem per poet may be entered into each contest
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Deadline: May 31, 2016
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http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/
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GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: 9th-12th grade
high school, college, or graduate student
including adult students, Legal resident of
the U.S., and currently in school or planning to start school
within the next 12 months.
•
Deadline: July 31, 2016
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http://www.gkscholarship.com/
FIRSTSITEGUIDE SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,500
•
Eligibility Requirements: Must write an essay on “Why Should
you Start a Blog” of 1500 words minimum must be submitted
to First Site Guide for evaluation. Please read the terms and
conditions prior to submission. The best entrant, as judged by
First Site Guide, will receive the award.
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Deadline: August 31, 2016
GO! VOLUNTEER ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
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AMOUNT: $1,000
•
Eligibility Requirements: GO! Overseas is proud to support
international volunteers through our GO! Volunteer Abroad
Scholarship program. Anyone participating in a volunteer program
abroad is eligible to apply for the GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship is awarded
based on the creativity and analytical thinking displayed through
writing samples and/or video submissions.
•
Deadline: Varies
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http://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships
LEAGUE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2016
•
AMOUNT: Varies
•
Eligibility Requirements: The program is open to self-identified
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender graduating high
school seniors meeting the prescribed criteria at http://www.
leaguefoundation.org /scholarships/index.cfm
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Deadline: Varies
Interested in applying for any of these?!?!
See Ms. Agnello in
Student Services Suite C & D
for more information!
SANTALUCES COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Profit Organization
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Orlando, FL
Permit # 2346
6880 Lawence Rd.
Lantana, FL 33462
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In case you missed Palm Beach Game Time Article:
Santaluces Surging in Boys Hoops Following Rocky Start
LANTANA —
Santaluces started the 2015-16 boys basketball season in much the same way it ended its previous season. The Chiefs
dropped four of their final eight games last season to finish 12-13, then opened this season with consecutive losses. Both
were district games. Santaluces coach Reggie Dixon, however, didn’t panic. Neither did his players.
After starting 0-2, the Chiefs turned things around quickly. Santaluces won its next six games before falling to state-ranked St.
Andrew’s Dec. 12, and then went on to win the district championship eight weeks later. Those two early district losses were
the only setbacks for the Chiefs in 10-8A this season. Santaluces finished 10-2 in district play and clinched the championship
Friday by beating Boca Raton in triple overtime. The Chiefs (21-6) will hosted Palm Beach Gardens in a Class 8A regional final
Thursday, February 11th. Dixon, who is in his sixth season as Santaluces’ head coach and 18th overall, said chemistry was a
big factor in the Chiefs’ turnaround this season. “The kids played together,” he said. “Last year, we had a lot of individuals, no
team concept. This year we had more of a team concept.”
It would have been difficult to navigate District 10-8A without that. The seven-team district, which changed slightly this year
after off-season realignment, included a few teams with district championship hopes. Lake Worth and Boca Raton, seeded
No. 2 and No. 3 in last week’s district tournament, were ranked in the top 10 all season. John I. Leonard and Park Vista were
competitive, while Atlantic and Spanish River also won district games. “It was very tough,” Dixon said. “We’re probably the
biggest team size-wise in the district. We have to use our height advantage. Plus, we have athletes also. We weren’t just big
and slow. We have athletes who can change the pace and push the ball. We lost the first two games of the season, and then
we turned it around. The kids did a great job.” Dixon said the Chiefs’ four seniors, in particular, played a key role in leading the
team into the playoffs. Sean Dinkins, Shaun O’Connor, Job Jean-Baptiste and Mark Sajous set an example for Santaluces’
younger players, particularly with their leadership and unselfish play. “Like I’ve been saying since day one, we’ve got to do
this together,” Dixon said. “You can’t have any selfishness. You play together and make that extra pass. That’s been the key.”
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See more at: http://m.pbgametime.com/news/sports/high-school/santaluces-surging-in-boys-hoops-followingrocky-s/nqNDS/#sthash.YCY6H0zh.dpuf
The Santaluces boys basketball team engineered a
huge turnaround from last season, in which the Chiefs
finished 12-13 and out of the playoffs. Santaluces won
the District 10-8A championship last week, and hosts a
Class 8A regional quarterfinal Thursday. (Photo provided by
Santaluces High School)
By Jodie Wagner
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer