10 local scholarships available to South Florida students

With current inflation, a competitive housing market and increasing gas prices, it’s more important than ever for families to save money. Rising educational expenses only add to the burden: CNBC cites a 169% rise in college costs over the past four decades with a mere 19% increase in wages for workers ages 22 to 27.

Here is a list of some scholarships available to South Florida students for this year, including qualifications, deadlines and how to apply:

Beach County Youth Services, Geeta Loach-Jacobson, at 561-2425713.

This collegiate scholarship will be awarded to six recipients at $1,500 each and also provide an opportunity for a paid summer internship in the Property Appraiser’s Office. Regarding eligibility, high school seniors applying must have a 3.0 GPA minimum, reside in Palm Beach County and have plans to attend a higher-education institution full time. Applications are open until March 31. Visit pbcgov. org/papa/scholarship-awards.htm or call 561-355-3230.

This scholarship awards recipients individually with $1,500 for technical, vocational, and academic books and tuition. Applicants must reside in Greenacres, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and show a financial need for this scholarship. In addition, they must be a high school senior or graduate, have obtained a GED or attend college. Applications are open until April 8 at 5 p.m. Visit bit.ly/3KWbAXF or call 561-6422180. Applications are also available at the Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd. higher education and the impact that it has on our society, along with the significance of youth and community involvement”. In addition, they must submit a current transcript, three letters of recommendation (one from a nonrelative faculty member from school), include community service in Lauderdale Lakes, partake in an interview with members of the Lauderdale Lakes’ Scholarship Committee and attend a commission meeting to receive the scholarship. Applications close by 5 p.m. April 29. Visit bit.ly/3MVParw or call 954-535-2730.

Located in the Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach, Becca’s Closet has been collecting and distributing dresses to high school girls with financial need since 2003. Visit bit.ly/37yrvNv to print out and mail an application postmarked by March 31 for one the national nonprofit’s three scholarships:

Spirit of Generosity - The purpose of this need-based scholarship is to encourage students who have demonstrated outstanding community service during high school to continue their efforts throughout their lives and to inspire others to do the same. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior anywhere in the United States; have a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; demonstrate financial need — all pages of 2022-2023 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) required (fafsa.gov); have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her community through volunteer service of any kind; attend a regionally-accredited two- or four-year college/ university or technical/vocational institution in fall of 2022; and be a U.S. citizen, legal resident.

Involvement Scholarship for Becca’s Closet Involvement - The purpose of this servicebased scholarship is to encourage students who have demonstrated outstanding community service during high school to continue their efforts throughout their lives and to inspire others to do the same. Eligible applicants should be a graduating high school senior; have a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; must have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her community through the creation of and or involvement in a Becca’s Closet chapter or Becca’s Closet organized through a supporting organization; attend a regionally-accredited two- or four-year college/university or technical institution in fall of 2022; and be U.S. citizen, legal resident.

Drittel Family Scholarship - The purpose of this service-based scholarship is to encourage South Florida students who have demonstrated outstanding community service during high school to continue their efforts throughout their lives and to inspire others to do the same. Applicants should be a graduating high school senior in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties; minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; must have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her community through the creation of and or involvement in a Becca’s Closet chapter or Becca’s Closet organized through a supporting organization; will attend a regionally-accredited two- or four-year college/university or technical/vocational institution in fall of 2022; and be a U.S. citizen, legal resident.

By working with training and education partners as well as organizations, CareerSource Broward has over 200 programs. Some help includes scholarships, relevant paid work experience, job placement guidance after training completion or post-grad, and assistance with transportation though bus passes or gas allowances. Applicants must be ages 18-23, reside in Broward County, have a high-school diploma or GED, and not be currently enrolled in school (must be out of school for at least six months). Visit careersourcebroward.com/youth-services/ wioa-osy.

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