CFCC Honors Institute Scholarship Competitions

Targets students of any major with a strong academic and volunteer record
CFCC can nominate two students per campus location
Nominees automatically become part of the All-Florida Academic Team, have the possibility of being selected for the National Academic Team featured in USA Today Newspaper, and have a variety of scholarship opportunities connected with this honor
For more information visit:
www.ptk.org/schol/aaat/announce.htm

Targets students in math, natural sciences and engineering fields (pre-med only if the planned career field is research, not private practice)
CFCC can nominate two students for this competition
300 students are chosen nationally to receive scholarships of up to $7500 per year after transfer to a four-year institution
For more information visit:
www.act.org/goldwater

Targets students who plan to eventually attend graduate school in preparation for a career in public service
CFCC can nominate two former students for this competition
80 students are chosen nationally to receive scholarships of up to $30,000 to offset costs of senior year in college and graduate school
Students who are at there junior level can be nominated by CFCC or their transfer institution
For more information visit:
www.truman.gov

Targets students in any major who have a strong academic record, leadership ability, and public service commitment
CFCC can nominate two students for this scholarship
30 students are chosen nationally to receive up to $30,000 per year after transfer to a four year institution
For more information visit:
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Targets students planning to study the environment and related fields, and Native Americans in fields related to health care or tribal public policy
CFCC can nominate three students in each category
80 students are chosen nationally to receive up to $5,000 per year after transfer to a four year university
For more information visit:
www.udall.gov/index.htm

The above websites are for specific information about each scholarship. Contact Mr. Shuler for application material used for CFCC's internal selection process
Students should typically have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA to apply for these scholarships
Academic records, leadership qualities, personal achievements, volunteer record, and responses to application questions are considered when students are selected as nominees
These applications are extensive and are usually available beginning in mid to late October
The application process is coordinated through Mike Shuler (Bldg. 31-108H)