May 1st has been designated by the Florida Legislature as “Law Day” and the week is proclaimed “Law Week”. The Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (EJCBA) is observing this year’s 2023 Law Day with an essay contest for high school students. The prompt is “Why is incivility dangerous to the functioning of a free society and what role does technology play in either causing or contributing to civility or incivility?” The top three essay submissions will be awarded a monetary prize, have the opportunity to shadow a judge at a mutually agreed upon time, and be recognized at the EJCBA Law Day event on April 30th in Alachua County. Entry forms can also be found in the NHS Guidance Office.

Essay Contest Guidelines

Essay Contest Entry Form

SENIORS! Make sure to stop by the NHS Guidance Office to get an application to apply for the Mahki Bostic's Dream Chasers Foundation Scholarship. All applications must be completed and turned in by April 15th. Chase your dreams with some help from this opportunity! "Once a Panther, Always a Panther!"

Scholarship Application

The application window is now open for the 2023 Youth Scholarship from Clay Electric Cooperative Inc. The annual scholarship program is limited to any public, private or homeschooled 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. Applications must be received by April 3, 2023.

2023 Youth Scholarship Application

SENIORS: Don't miss out on this scholarship opportunity! The Adam R. Thayer Scholarship Fund awards a $5,000 scholarship to an active Goodwill employee or college-bound high school senior based on demonstrated academic achievement, community service and financial need. Use the following link below for more information and to apply. The application deadline is March 24th!

https://goodwilljax.org/adam-thayer-scholarship

SENIORS: The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Florida Chapter Scholarship application window is open and the deadline to apply is March 24th. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with plans to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university and pursue a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics field. Though founded to address funding inequities in education resources for African Americans, AABE-administered scholarships are open to all ethnicities; the great majority of recipients are still African-American. The scholarship online application portal can be found at https://aabescholarship.awardspring.com/.../Schola.../242890.

SENIORS: The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show 2023 Scholarship application window is now open. This Program is intended to award 2023 graduating seniors for their participation in the Youth Fair during all 4 years of their High School experience. The application deadline is March 20, 2023. Visit https://www.acyfls.com/ for and application form and more information. The Application is also available in the NHS Guidance Office.

ACYFL 2023 Scholarship Application

The Alachua Audubon Society is offering scholarships ($250) to Alachua County high school seniors who demonstrate an interest in wildlife or conservation. The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023.

The award will be based upon the following criteria:

• Keen interest in the environment, nature, and/or conservation
• Involvement in extracurricular environmental/nature activities
• Academic record
• Teacher/counselor recommendation

To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a resident of Alachua County.
• Be a student at the 12th grade level.
• Be in good academic standing

Additional information and the online application can be found at the link: https://www.alachuaaudubon.org/volunteer/scholarship/.

SENIORS: Central Florida Electric Cooperative is continuing its scholarship program this year and will offer a $2,000 scholarship to one graduating senior from Newberry High School. The application is available to download at www.cfec.com and copies are available in the NHS Guidance Office. The Application Deadline is March 16, 2023, to be delivered to the CFEC main office at 11491 NW 50th Avenue, Chiefland, FL.

CFEC Scholarship Application 2023

PANTHERS: Use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on the prompt, "I am grateful for...". Students can work with any materials they want, but all Doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail the completed entry form or submit it online. The contest is open for entries until March 7, 2023. Four finalists will win a $5,000 scholarship and one winning student will receive a $30,000 college scholarship. Additional information can be found here.

Doodle for Google flyer

The Delta Sigma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has opened the 2023 Scholarship cycle. The Chapter is partnering with TCJ Foundation to award two male scholarships. Applications are available in the NHS Guidance Office or can be found on the NHS website. The application deadlines for all scholarships are March 1st.

2022 TCJ Scholarships Application

The Delta Sigma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has opened the 2023 Scholarship cycle. The Chapter is once again offering Five Pearls of Scholarships. Applications are available in the NHS Guidance Office or can be found on the NHS website. The application deadlines for all scholarships are March 1st.

2022 DSZ Scholarships Application

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all fourth through twelfth-grade students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Six winners will be selected: two elementary school students (grades 4–5), two middle school students (grades 6–8), and two high school students (grades 9–12). Each winner will receive a 2–Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $100 gift card for school supplies.

In the contest, students are encouraged to write about an African American who has had an impactful and inspiring effect on their community whose story should be shared. The subject of the essay should be a Floridian. 

--floridablackhistory.com

Student contest forms and educator nomination forms must be mailed to Volunteer Florida or submitted online at floridablackhistory.com. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. 

Nominations for the FHSAA Roger Dearing Spirit of Sport Scholarships are now being accepted through January 18, 2023. These awards seek to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport and heart of the arts that represent the core mission of education-based athletics. The awards may be given in recognition of a specific act or for an activity of longer duration. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the Association. Use the following link for more information: https://fhsaa.com/news/2022/10/10/about-us-roger-dearing-heart-of-the-arts-and-spirit-of-sport-nominations.aspx

Nominations for the FHSAA Roger Dearing Heart of the Arts Scholarships are now being accepted through January 18, 2023. These awards seek to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport and heart of the arts that represent the core mission of education-based athletics. The awards may be given in recognition of a specific act or for an activity of longer duration. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the Association. Use the following link for more information: https://fhsaa.com/news/2022/10/10/about-us-roger-dearing-heart-of-the-arts-and-spirit-of-sport-nominations.aspx

The National FFA Organization offers scholarships to current members of FFA who plan to pursue a degree or certificate in specific areas of agriculture. Selection is based on FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural experience (SAE), community service, leadership skills, and academics. The FFA manages many scholarships; however, only one online application is necessary. Scholarships are available to match a wide variety of skills, experiences, career goals and higher-education plans.

National FFA Scholarships Application

Seniors! The Judge Stephan Mickle Education Committee invites all high school seniors to enter an essay contest to win a $500 prize for the 1st place winner! Please review the attached flyer for more information. See your NHS Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.

It's BigFuture Scholarships Week at the College Board (December 5th through 8th). If you are a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior you are now eligible for monthly drawings for BigFuture's $500 and $40,000 scholarships! Click the link below to get more information!!

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Florida is offering the Edna M. Hart Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022. Students can also pick up the application paperwork in the NHS Guidance Office.

MLK Commission of Florida Scholarship Award Application