Scholarships

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.

Requirements vary

• Be a current high school senior that resides in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in their communities by encouraging others to pursue higher education.
• Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in Program promotion/information.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

$40,000 – Applicants must be a graduating high school female soccer athlete from Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties with demonstrated financial need.

be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
plan to attend post-secondary or trade school in the U.S.
be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
must be an FFA Member.

Various scholarships available.

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.

The Sophia Fleming Scholarship Essay Contest is open to all Clay County, Florida high school seniors who are planning post-graduate study. The post-graduate school of choice may be a university, vocational school, academy, or any other post-high school educational institution. No GPA is required for entry into this scholarship contest.

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

$1500 – Graduating senior of KHHS

Various scholarships available.