Eckerd College Rankings & Scholarships

American Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship

Applicant must be sponsored by an Auxiliary Unit, be the child of an honorably discharged veteran, be a Florida resident, and attend school in Florida. Application must be requested by January 1. vocational/technical student

Byars Scholarship

Applicant must be a Florida resident. transfer students

Church and Campus Scholarship

Applicant must be a Presbyterian student, have pastor's recommendation, and possess outstanding academic ability, character, and leadership. Financial need is considered. Transfers

Dean's Scholarship

Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership, and service.

FFGC Scholarship for High School Students

Applicant must be a resident of Florida, will attend or is attending a Florida school, and must demonstrate financial need. Work transcript, personal letter, photo, letters of recommendation, and interview required. Botany, city planning, ecology, forestry, landscape design, marine biology

Florida Bankers Educational Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, take 12 credits hours a year and be attending one of the FBEF's participating universities. Applicant must plan to work at a Florida bank after graduation. banking related fields: accounting, business, marketing

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who does not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. FAFSA must be submitted during last year in high school. Selection is based upon high school academic achievement. Cost per credit hour.

Florida Engineering Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must have minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum 600 math and 500 verbal SAT scores and be enrolled at one of four ABET accredited institutions in Florida. Applicant must submit a transcript and recommendation letter. engineering

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG)

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and Florida resident for a minimum of 12 months prior to the start of classes and be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate academic degree program. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. FAFSA is required.

Florida Work Experience Program

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who is a Florida resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicant must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term or 180 clock hours at a college or university, enroll no less than part-time in a career certificate program consisting of no less than 450 clock hours at a career center, or enroll as no less than a part-time student in good standing at an educator preparation institute. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Financial need is required. Program provides student the opportunity to secure work experiences that complement and reinforce their educational programs and career goals. Award amount is based on the number of hours a student worked.

Freshman Research Associates Grant

Selection is based upon overall school record and proposed research project.

Honors Scholarship

Awarded to most outstanding applicants. Financial need is considered. For transfer applicants, preference is given to Phi Theta Kappa members who are graduates of community colleges. Transfer students

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant

Applicant must be a Hispanic-American student who is enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate study or nine credit hours for graduate study. Application for undergraduate study must be submitted during the applicant's senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply; however priority for the scholarship is given to high school seniors. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. FAFSA is required.

Marine Science Scholarship

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Applicant must attend a Northeast Florida institution or reside in the area. marine science

Music Performance Scholarship

Applicant must have outstanding performance skills in instrumental, keyboard, or vocal music. Transfers

NTA Florida Undergraduate Scholarship

Applicant must be a permanent resident of Florida who is enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the state of Florida and is entering the second year of a two-year school, or junior or senior year of undergraduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in a tourism-specific program or area of focus, or a hospitality program with a focus on travel and tourism. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed for a two-year school; 60 credit hours for a four-year school by may in order to be eligible. Application, scanned copy of driver's license (or passport) as proof of permanent residency, resume, two letters of recommendation (from academic and professional tourism-related individuals), official transcript, and a scanned two-page original essay are required to be submitted. Required essay question: �Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals." Award will be sent to the recipient's financial aid office for the fall semester to cover tuition, books, and educational fees only. hospitality with focus on travel and tourism

Presidential Scholarship

Selection is based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service. Financial need is not considered. Three-quarters tuition

Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Servicemembers

Applicant must be the dependent child or unremarried spouse of a Florida veteran or servicemember who died as a result of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty or who have been certified by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs as having service-connected 100% permanent and total disabilities. The veteran or servicemember must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen who was a Florida resident for one year immediately preceding time of death and who died as a result of a service-connected disability sustained while on active duty. Veteran/servicemember may also have been classified as a P.O.W. or M.I.A. by the Armed Forces of the United States or as a civilian personnel captured while servicing with the consent or authorization of the United States government during wartime service. The child or spouse must be a Florida resident and a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program for a minimum of six credit hours, 180 clock hours, or the equivalent at a post-secondary institution. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Award amount varies by semester, quarter, and clock hour.

Special Talent Scholarship

Selection is based upon achievement in an academic area, special talent in the creative arts, demonstrated leadership and service in church, community, or school organizations, or athletic ability. Transfers

Trustee Scholarship

Selection is based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service.

William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)

Applicant must be a resident of Florida who is an undergraduate student attending an eligible private, non-profit Florida college or university. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. For participation and deadline information, applicant should check with post-secondary institution they plan to attend. Tuition assistance.