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Brevard Schools Foundation Releases 2019 Scholarship Opportunities
The 2019 scholarship application for graduating seniors is now available through a new online portal. This portal features a list of the scholarships available for Brevard Public School students, as well as the on-line application. The deadline for application is March 24, 2019, with any variances being noted in the specific scholarship description section.
Since the inception of the scholarship program, Brevard Schools Foundation has awarded more than 826 scholarships to graduating seniors valued at $699,629. “One of our mission goals here at Brevard Schools Foundation is to make college more affordable and accessible for graduating seniors. The Foundation is changing lives by helping students realize the possibility of higher education” said Janice Kershaw, President. The ability to launch this new on-line scholarship application process is possible, in part, due to a grant from the Community Foundation for Brevard.
Information about the scholarship application process is available in guidance offices at Brevard County Public high schools, and on-line via the Brevard Schools Foundation website at http:/brevardschoolsfoundation.org/programs/ scholarships, the Foundation Facebook and Twitter feeds, as well as the Brevard Public Schools website at https:/ www.brevardschools.org/
For more information regarding the Brevard Schools Foundation scholarship program, please contact Linda Filippini at 321-633-1000, ext. 756 or filippini.linda@ brevardschools.org.
In order for a student to be eligible for the McKay Scholarship Program for the 2019/2020 school year, the student must:
• Have been enrolled in Florida public school for the 2018/2019 school year;
• Must be enrolling in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2019/2020 school year; • Must have been reported by the school district for funding during October 2018 and
February 2019 Florida student membership survey periods; and
• Must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan.
To learn more about your educational options, please contact the Florida Department of Education,
at 321.633.1000 ext. 503 or visit the BPS website at: www.brevardschools.org On the BPS website, select “Departments & Programs”, click under “Exceptional Student Education”. Then look to your left on that page and click on McKay Scholarship
SEASON!
Great Southeast Flooring America to Award Ten $10,000 Scholarships to Students at Participating Brevard County High Schools
Great Southeast Flooring America has expanded its scholarship program and is now providing $10,000 in scholarships to college-bound students at 10 local high schools. In its third year, the annual program is available to seniors graduating Satellite, Rockledge, Bayside, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Eau Gallie, Merritt Island, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Viera High Schools.
There are several criteria for receiving one of the 10 available scholarships. First, the student must be headed to a four- year university the following year. He or she must submit
a 500-word essay on “how I would use the $1,000.”
A teacher recommendation is also required.
• One student from each of the 10 participating schools will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
• Winners will be announced in May during the school’s end-of-year award ceremonies.
• Student eligibility is based on a teacher’s recommendation and a 500-word essay on how the scholarship money will be used.
• The recipient should display high academic achievement, sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership and integrity.
• Interact Club Members will receive special consideration in the selection process.
Any student interested in a scholarship should contact his/her guidance office to receive an application, which must be submitted back to
the office by April
26 with the essay and recommendation. An application is available for download at www.southeastflooringamerica.com/ custom/1138af/scholarship.
For more information, visit www.southeastflooringamerica.com. for Students with Disabilities Program Information for Parents
Considering a McKay Scholarship for the 2019/2020 School Year