Scholarship Central

There are over 40 scholarships available ranging from $600-$5,00.  The majority of these scholarships are restricted to Tallahassee Community College, while others are for all colleges.  These scholarships can be applied for by using one application. 

Applicant must be a former Crawfordville Elementary School student for at least 2nd - 5th grades. 

This scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior of Wakulla High
School and may be awarded in combination with other scholarships and financial
assistance. The recipient shall be selected by the members of the Crawfordville
Woman’s Club with no prejudice of age, race, religion, gender, or ethnic
background.

The Downriver Project Environmental Scholarship will support up to two Wakulla High students who plan to pursue an environmental career by majoring in a field related to science or government. 

The Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library know how important it is that our graduating seniors gain the skills to be our community’s leaders of tomorrow.

We are pleased to invite those graduating seniors who are seeking higher education degrees to apply for a Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library Scholarship. One $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded at graduation.

This scholarship was created in memory of Houston Taff.  Houston “ House Cat “ Taff was the first Varsity Baseball Coach at Wakulla High School.  In 1968 he led the team to be Apalachicola Valley Conference Champions, District 2 Champions, Region 1 Champions, and runner up in the State Finals.  Houston also coached baseball in the late 80’s and coached softball in the 90’s at WHS.  The scholarship is for Senior Baseball/Softball players who embody the principles of spirit, leadership, integrity, and above all camaraderie – all ideals that strongly characterize the life and legacy of Houston Taff.  

The Joshua Douin Dramatis Personae Scholarship is for students who have participated in theatre related courses. 

"Act Well Your Part, Therein All Honor Lies" 

This scholarship was created in memory of Mike Falk Sr. Mike was on the Wakulla County School Board for 24 years and owned and operated Mike’s Marine Supply for 50 years. He was a marine mechanic by trade and supported vocational education throughout his tenure on the school board. This scholarship is for a senior who is a CTE program completer pursuing a future in vocation.

The Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership, Inc. scholarship exists to assist qualified individuals who currently live in Panacea and are seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher learning or vocational program.

Must be a Class of 2025 graduating senior WHS Boys or Girls soccer players to apply. 

Applicants should be students in good standing at an area secondary education program or post-secondary education (community colleges) or trades program and recommended by their instructors with a strong interest in the construction industry or related trades who desire to pursue higher education opportunities but lack financial resources. An applicant should demonstrate an interest in obtaining employment in the construction industry upon graduation. 

The late RANDOLPH NELSON (October 17, 1941 – September 20, 2016) was a strong godly man who provided spiritual support to many. He was highly respected in his community and believed in working hard to better oneself. Mr. Nelson’s belief was that education holds the key to greater opportunities for our children. The Randolph Nelson Scholarship exists to assist qualified individuals seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher learning or vocational program. This scholarship is based on available funding and will be awarded bi-annually to a candidate who meets the eligibility requirements.

Applicants must have attended 2 years at Riversprings Middle School. 

The late Franklin R. Roberts and Ronnie G. Surber both lived in Sopchoppy, Florida and served the State of Florida and Wakulla County throughout their career in Law Enforcement. Ronnie Surber was a State Trooper who grew up in Aaron, Florida and joined the Florida Highway Patrol following his service in the Army. He retired in 1988.  Franklin Roberts was raised in Sopchoppy Fl. and served in the Marines, Army, and Navy. Mr. Roberts also served as a Wakulla County School Board member for 16 years.  He was an electrician by trade and owned Blackwater Industries. He volunteered for the State of Florida as a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary for 43 years. This scholarship of $1,000 is presented by their children to an exceptional student at WHS that has a parent or legal guardian that is currently an active or retired Law Enforcement Officer.  

Applicants must be attending Florida A&M University. 

Sopchoppy Preservation and Improvement Association (SPIA) is proud to announce the establishment of the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival Scholarship Program.  Under the Program, SPIA will award one $1,000 scholarship each year to a high school student from the Sopchoppy area at the annual festival.

Trulight LLC will be awarding $1000 as a TCC scholarship ($500 for Fall and $500 for Spring).
The recipient will be selected by the Trulight Christian Character Scholarship Committee.
The monies will be administered by TCC foundation.

This scholarship is established with the intent to encourage young artists graduating from Wakulla High School to explore their artistic talent. Many young artists are not financially able to pursue advanced training where their talent and work would develop into a sustainable livelihood.

To help young artists begin their artistic journey, the Wakulla High School Arts’ Scholarship will be awarded to up to four seniors pursuing a major or minor in one of the arts: Visual, Musical or Theatre. Seniors must attend WHS full-time and be graduating in the spring of 2025 school year.

This scholarship is established with the intent to encourage young artists graduating from Wakulla High School to explore their artistic talent. Many young artists are not financially able to pursue advanced training where their talent and work would develop into a sustainable livelihood.

To help young artists begin their artistic journey, the Wakulla High School Arts’ Scholarship will be awarded to up to four seniors pursuing a major or minor in one of the arts: Visual, Musical or Theatre. Seniors must attend WHS full-time and be graduating in the spring of 2025 school year.

For members of WHS National Honor Society

The Wakulla County Youth Baseball Association (WCYBA) is proud to offer a $1,000.00 scholarship to a senior baseball athlete graduating from a Wakulla County High School. Submissions should be emailed to wakullacalripkenleague@gmail.com. Scholarship will be awarded directly to the recipient.

This scholarship has been created to for a current Senior High School resident of Wakulla County, who has played soccer at the high school level, and has given time to the Wakulla County Futbol Club in a coaching/assistant coaching, referee or any other volunteer capacity.

Application Link: Retired Educators Association

This scholarship opportunity is open to graduating female high school seniors who will attend TSC, FAMU, or FSU to pursue a degree in education. 

Applications are accepted from High School seniors attending public, private, charter, or virtual high school in Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, or Wakulla counties. The qualifications are seniors who have a 3.0 gpa (or weighted 3.25 gpa) and have overcome significant obstacles (emotional, physical, mental, or emotional) in their lives to become student achievers involved in extracurricular activities. This is not a sports scholarship but rather a scholarship awarded to students who have overcome and turned significant barriers they experienced into opportunities to develop. 

BSMCT Edwin Arthur Bethea Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving 2025 graduating senior who demonstrates academic achievement, commitment to community service, and leadership potentials. 

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Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is excited to announce that the 2025 AgVocator Scholarship applications are OPEN and the cycle runs November 1 – January 31,  2025. This year, one recipient will be awarded up to $20,000, and two additional finalists will be awarded $2,000 each. 

This Scholarship is for graduating senior with an overall unweighted grade point average of at least a 3.0. Be a Florida resident. Attend a high school in Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, or Wakulla. Applied or been accepted to a post-secondary institution for 2025-2026. 

The Florida Association of State Federal Educational Program Administrators (FASFEPA) recently released the Vivian Scott Scholarship for graduating high school seniors planning to further their education.

The scholarship is awarded each year to two recipients in each of the five FASFEPA regions.  

Student applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:

• Be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2025;
• Be eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced meals or Approved CEP Direct Certification for free or reduced lunch; and
• Provide a publishable picture with the application to be used in an announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage.

The scholarship award amount is $1,500 per recipient.

Brian Schulz was a caring friend and dedicated colleague in Pasco County and to the FASFEPA membership. He is remembered for his leadership in the area of technology and STEM, his sense of humor, his dedication to education, his brilliant ability to solve problems, and especially for his passionate advocacy for students.

For the first time, FASFEPA is proud to offer a Technology/STEM Career Scholarship in honor of Brian's legacy.

The Florida Pearls, Incorporated is a 501c3 organization and was established in December 2009. The mission of the organization is to provide scholarships, educational, cultural, community workshops and training programs in the state of Florida.

GUIDELINES:
I . The Florida Pearls, Incorporated will award scholarships for our 2024-2025 fiscal year.
2. The Florida Pearls, Incorporated scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the state of Florida planning to enter college full-time in the fall. Proof of enrollment must be received.
3. The scholarship applicant must be a United States citizen.
4. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of total points scored on academics, SAT or ACT scores, essay,
high school involvement and community service.
5. The applicant must have an un-weighted Grade Point Average of 2.0 or above.
6. The scholarship recipient(s) will be selected prior to the Florida State Leadership Conference in April.

Gulf Winds know the importance of continuing your education. Considering the rising cost of education, they have established a scholarship program to help deserving students with some of those expenses.

 Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors or high school graduates. The scholarships are intended for first-year continuing education students only. This year, for the first time in the scholarship program's history, one of the four available scholarships is reserved specifically for a student attending a trade school.

 Please see the Eligibility Guidelines for other applicant requirements.

The Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest celebrates stories of Black Americans who inspire others to positively impact the world around them. Famous icon, trailblazer or local mentor, their story is worth sharing. It’s an 11-year tradition of students winning valued scholarships.

Contest Rules: Regions Riding Forward 

For over fifty years, the Southern Scholarship Foundation has helped thousands of students with outstanding academic abilities, good character and financial need realize their dream of a college education. Qualified students attending Florida State University, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College, Santa Fe College, and Florida Gulf Coast University are awarded scholarships in the form of rent-free housing.

Check out this information PowerPoint about the Southern Scholarship Foundation or watch their recruitment video. 

Application Information

This scholarship to graduating high school seniors who have genuine interest in engineering. 

Application Link: FEF Scholarship