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Scholarships are Still Available at UCF

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It is getting harder to find scholarships as the summer approaches, which is why sometimes looking directly at your school of choice may be your best best. Some colleges have scholarships available to their students that have a later deadline than national scholarships.

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Some Hernando County Scholarships Still Available

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There is still time for those of Hernando County to grab some scholarship money for the 2010/2011 school year. Here is a list of some of the scholarships in Florida available only to Hernando County Seniors:

• La Sertoma: A $500 scholarship for those students with a B or higher GPA. This is a need based scholarship and requires that applicant has done community service. The deadline for this scholarship is April 1st. Applications are available in the guidance offices.
• The Hernando County Bar Association: Two scholarships are available each worth $1000 a piece from the Hernando County Bar Assocation Scholarship and the Alan W. Underwood Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and full or part time students at Pasco Hernando Community College who have an interest in a career in law or law related field (including law enforcement). You must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Application deadline is this Friday. For more information email Jennifer Rey at jennifer@hoganlawfirm.com.
• Glen lakes Garden Club: A $1000 horticulture scholarship is available. To be eligible, you must have a 2.5 GPA, show financial need, and plan to major in a field of agriculture, horticulture, landscape design, etc in college. Applications for this scholarship are avaialble in the guidance office or can be accessed at hcsb.k12.fl.us/shs. Applications must be received by Monday.
• Hernando County Sherrif’s Office Youth Education Services: Two 1000 scholarships are available. Criteria includes a strong volunteer history, at least a 2.0 GPA, plans to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applications are available at all schools and online at www.hernandosheriff.org. Deadline is 03/30/2010 at 5 p.m.
• Hernando-Citrus County Farm Bureau: At least one $1000 scholarship is available to high school seniors with a GPA of at least 2.5 with plans to major in the agricultural field in college. Applications are avaialble in the guidance office of your school and must be postmarked or hand delivered by April 14th. For more information call (352)796-2526 or (352)282-8317.
• Hernando Jazz Society: At least three $500 scholarships are available to students grade 9-12 to use for private study of instruments or voice lessons. Deadline is April 7th and applicants must perform a solo with accompaniment. For more information call (352)666-1749.
• Stage West Community Playhouse: Will be awarding $6000 in scholarships to those intending to study voice or theater arts. The Irv Clark Scholarship for Voice is worth $2000 and then there are three youth scholarships worth $1000 each. There is also an appreciation scholarship valued at $1000. Applications are available at the high schools and can be requested by calling (352)683-5113. Deadline is April 30th.
• Hernando Builders Associations Spike Club: Four $500 scholarships available to those interested in studying drafting, architecture and design, air conditioning, plumbing, etc. Scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of merit, but need is also a factor. Applications are available at the high school guidance departments and the HBA office. Deadline is April 16th.

So, it is not too late to apply for scholarships. And don’t forget to ENTER FOR FREE for a chance to win $10,000.