2025 Orlando Scholarships

Orlando residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Orlando residents is $45,436.00, and 17.4% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Orlando, FL more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

35.7% of Orlando residents have a college degree or higher, while 24.3% have a high school degree but no more and 9.9% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 30.1% have at least some college education, 23.7% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 12.0% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Orlando residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 10.8% of people living in Orlando, FL are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 19.6% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Orlando.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Orlando, FL residents?

There are 640 scholarships totaling $3,175,206.00 available to Orlando residents.

Are these scholarships available for Orlando high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Orlando can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Orlando?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Orlando can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Orlando

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Orlando

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Orlando

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Orlando

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$1,000

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant

Applicant must be a Hispanic-American student who is enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate study or nine credit hours for graduate study. Application for undergraduate study must be submitted during the applicant's senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply, however priority for the scholarship is...

Deadline:

April 1

$2,000.00

Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time student who is able to demonstrate significant academic achievement above and beyond the average academic profile of a student admitted in the university's freshman class. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1350 (composite ACT score of 31) required in order to receive consideration.

Deadline:

November 1 (early decision/early action), January 15 (regular decision)

National Merit Scholarship

Selection is based upon academic achievement and standardized test scores.

Deadline:

March 1

$14,000.00

Admissions Academic Scholarship - Non-Resident

Applicant must not be a Florida resident.

Deadline:

March 1

$3,500.00

Minority Academically Talented Scholarship

Applicant must be a minority student. Selection is based upon high school course work, weighted GPA, and SAT I or ACT scores.

Deadline:

March 15

$3,000.00

Admissions Academic Scholarship

Selection is based upon secondary school course work, weighted GPA, and SAT I or ACT scores.

Deadline:

March 1

$1,500.00

Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship

Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen who is a Florida resident and a full-time student. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Financial need is required....

Deadline:

April 1

$3,000.00

Rosewood Family Scholarship

Applicant must be a direct descendant of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923. Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application is required for verification. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay...

Deadline:

April 1

$4,000.00

NPPF Still Scholarship

Applicant must have completed one year at a recognized four-year college or university having courses in photojournalism, and must be continuing in a program leading to a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have a minimum of one-half year of undergraduate schooling reamaining at time of award. Award is aimed at an applicant...

Deadline:

March 1

$1,000.00

Bob East Scholarship

Applicant must be an undergraduate in the first 3-1/2 years of college or plan to pursue postgraduate work and provide proof of acceptance to the program. Applicant must submit a portfolio of at least five single images and a picture story. Recipient chosen primarily on quality of portfolio.

Deadline:

January 3

$1,000.00

Memorial Foundation Education Grant

Applicant must be the child of a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles or its Ladies Auxiliary who died from injuries or diseases incurred or aggravated in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (U.S., Canada, Philippines, Mexico, United Kingdom), as a law enforcement officer, or as...

Deadline:

March 1

$6,000.00

International Women's Fishing Association Scholarship

Applicant must be a graduate student majoring in marine science at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.

Deadline:

March 1

$2,000.00

AWSEF Scholarship

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a current USA Water Ski member. Applicant must be a sophomore belonging to a 2 to 4 year accredited college. Selection is based upon academic qualifications, leadership, extracurricular involvement, recommendations, and financial need. Applicant must submit a 500 word essay.

Deadline:

April 1

$1,500.00