Scholarships

There are almost 200 scholarships available through this portal to students attending Santa Fe College.  Criteria varies for each scholarship.

The SJR State Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship is designed for students who wish to continue their high school CTE studies at SJR State.

The scholarship covers Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees, but not certificate programs, Associate in Arts (AA), or Bachelor’s level coursework, will be awarded in the spring semester for the upcoming year, and includes SJR State tuition and fees (at the in-state tuition and fee rate) for up to 30 semester hours, per academic year.

To be eligible a student must reside in one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, or St. Johns. At the time of application, the applicant must be at least a high school senior, enrolled or planning to enroll in a four-year university, junior college, or technical institution.  The Association’s purpose in offering these scholarships is to provide financial support to encourage personal growth and assistance to qualified students planning to major in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and other fields of study.

These aviation scholarships support flight training and aircraft mechanic training at Epic campuses.

The Clay County NAACP Education Committee is proud to offer the Legacy of Excellence Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Clay County.

Be in the graduating Class of 2026 at a local high school in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia
Maintain a 3.5+ GPA from an accredited high school
Participate in a JV or Varsity sport or its equivalent (dance, gymnastics, etc.)
Participate in extracurricular activities through school, church and the community
Exhibit exemplary behavior, thereby being a good role model for peers

Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, military institute, or trade school.

To be eligible for the Common App Scholarship, a student must:

A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12

B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2027

C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year

D) Answer ONE of the essay prompts

To be eligible for the Science Buddy Scholarship, a student must:

A) Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program in the sciences

B) Be attending a college or university no later than September 15, 2027

C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year

D) Answer the essay prompt found below

Various scholarships available.  Scholarships open November 1.

• Reside in a Path to Prosperity Program priority zip code*

• Become a member or be an existing member in good standing with one of the identified community partners: Boys & Girls Clubs Florida Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida​**

• Be a resident of the State of Florida, have a valid Social Security Number, have not completed the 12th grade and is under the age of 21

• Remain Drug and Crime-free

In addition to meeting Path to Prosperity Program criteria, the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship application process will require students to:

• Currently be a high school senior residing in a Path to Prosperity priority zip code within the Coke Florida service area​

• Submit a typed essay not to exceed 250 words

• Provide a letter of reference from a teacher, school official, or community member (i.e. volunteer organization, clergy member, etc.)

• Provide an acceptance letter to a Florida public university, college, technical or vocational school. Students meeting all other eligibility but awaiting acceptance to a qualified Florida institution may also apply. After the application process closes, students will be given a grace period to submit the required documentation. An application will be considered complete upon submission of an acceptance letter to any Florida public post-secondary institution prior to the closing of the selection period.

Working or planning to work directly with children.

Pursuing graduate level studies for one (1) year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth; this includes, but is not limited to, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted & Talented. Scholarships are not awarded for graduate work in administration or general education.

A U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of a state with a Junior Auxiliary Chapter: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Planning to attend a U.S. college or university for full-time or part-time study.

Is a graduating senior in a Clay County high school
Lived within Clay County during high school
Has a grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Has completed the Clay County Cruzers scholarship application
Will be continuing their education in an automotive related field
Will volunteer to work at least 5 hours with the Clay County Cruzers

Various scholarships available.  Scholarship Portal opens October 1.