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.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AND PRESENT AT THE 2026 SOAR STEM AND TRADE CAREERS SYMPOSIUM TO BE AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIP.

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.

Must volunteer 10 hours at fair

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.

Clay County Graduating Senior

3.0 GPA

$1,200 – This scholarship is open to Clay County registered voters who have been enrolled or accepted in a Florida college or university as a full-time student and have finished two years of junior college or undergraduate work. To be eligible, the student must maintain a “C” average or above and have been a resident of Florida for two years preceding the academic year. For students majoring in Political Science, Public or Business Administration, or Journalism/Mass Communications

Superintendent Broskie, in partnership with Florida Prepaid, will provide two Clay County District Schools’ current seniors a 2-year college scholarship (valued at $8,000).

The Adam R. Thayer Scholarship Fund awards a $5,000 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior, or active Goodwill employee based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and community service record

The Community Foundation offers several scholarships each year that benefit students in Northeast Florida.

$1,000 – Must be a resident of Northeast Florida for the past two years. Must be a graduating high school senior. Must be a runner or active in track and field events. Please be advised that NCAA regulations may prohibit you from accepting this scholarship if you attend college/university on an athletic scholarship.

Open to Clay County high school seniors.

• A graduating high school senior student entering college for their undergraduate degree
• Attending a two-or-four year public or private accredited college or university, preferably within the State of Florida
• High School grade point average of at least 3.0 (unweighted)
• A minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1,110

This scholarship is for individuals who are accepted to or currently enrolled in a 4-H program at the Clay County/UF IFAS Extension Office.

This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors accepted to a post-secondary education program, including 2 or 4-year colleges and technical schools.

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

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The Robert Alvero Scholarship is awarded to provide financial assistance to a graduating Clay County high school senior seeking to attend a post-secondary institution.  Two scholarships will be awarded- One $1,000 scholarship open to students from any Clay County high school, and one $500 scholarship open to Ridgeview and Oakleaf High School seniors only.  Upon selection, funds will be paid directly to the college or school.

This scholarship is open to a graduating senior committed to attending an accredited college or university in 2026-2027 who attended Paterson Elementary for a minimum of 4 full school years.

$2,000 – The annual scholarship program is limited to any public, private or home schooled high school senior whose home (primary residence) is served by Clay Electric and who will be graduating from high school at the end of the applicable school year.

The selections are based on community involvement, extra-curricular and academic achievements.

To provide an equal representation of scholarship winners throughout the Clay Electric service area, no more than one student at a given public school can receive a scholarship, and not every school will have a scholarship recipient. Also, no more than one student representing the private/home school category can receive a scholarship. Please contact your local district office if you have any questions.

Graduating seniors from Fleming Island High School, Orange Park High School, or Ridgeview High School, accepted into a college or university.

Must demonstrate active involvement in one or more (preferred) of the following: sports, music, visual or performing arts.

1. Scholarships shall be awarded to a current Keystone Heights High School graduate. 

2. Include in at least two paragraphs, why you need this scholarship and what this would mean to you. How would you benefit from receiving this? 

3. The Scholarship Committee shall be members of the Woman’s Club of Keystone Heights selected by the Education Chairman. 

4. Decisions of the Scholarship Committee shall be final. They will be based on scholarship and need. 

5. Please attach at least one letter of reference. 

6. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED. *If more space is needed, include additional information in an attachment.

The Rays of Hope Foundation will be awarding one $1,000 scholarship to a Clay County senior who plans to attend vocational, technical, or trade school after graduation.  The application deadline is April 13th at midnight.

1. The student is a legal resident of Baker, Clay, Duval,
Nassau, or St. John’s counties, Florida.
2. The student provides a completed application packet to
the Jacksonville Bulldog Alumni Scholarships, Inc. by the
specified deadline listed below.
3. The student is accepted for admission to the University of
Georgia as a full-time, degree-seeking student.
4. The student attends the University of Georgia full-time as
an entering freshman.
5. Finalists for the scholar

$1500 – Graduating senior of KHHS

Two graduating seniors who attended FIE will receive $500 scholarships.

To apply, email FIErays00@gmail.com

A student who is a sponsor or whose relative is a sponsor in good standing of Clay County Gator Club®, and who will graduate from high school at the end of the current school year or has previously graduated. The student must be accepted with a University of Florida student ID Number and enrolled at the University of Florida by the first day of the Fall term.

Various scholarships available.

Several available to Clay seniors