Daily Bulletin - Choctawhatchee High School

Scholarship Information
Attention Seniors! Register now for Bright Futures!
We encourage all Seniors to apply NOW for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. You must apply prior to
graduation. Apply even if you are “sure” you are going to an out-of-state school; your situation may change.
To apply for Bright Futures:
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Select “State Grants, Scholarships & Applications”
Select “Apply Here” (one of the headings)
Select “Initial State Student Application” (located under the Students heading)
The submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an annual requirement for Bright Futures
eligibility. The FAFSA does not have to indicate financial need; however, the application must be completed and
processed error-free. You may access the application at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, please consult the
Bright Futures website (www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/), call the Florida Department of Education,
Office of Student Financial Assistance for State Scholarships and Grants at 1-888-827-2004.
Note: ACT, SAT, and PERT test dates through the June test dates will be admissible for Summer Bright Futures
Evaluation.
All students are encouraged to visit www.FLVC.org and register. Students should verify their
name, address, date of birth, and social security numbers are accurate. A wealth of information
is available including the ability to check Bright Futures Scholarship status, see high school
summary and grades, research colleges and scholarships in Florida, learn about higher education
opportunities in Florida, determine career objectives, apply to colleges online, and much more!
Money for College: Access www.legion.org/needealift for more information on The Am. Legion
scholarships and financial aid offered.
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarship aid to attend colleges in Florida to
the children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida. Questions should be directed to
Scholarship Management Services at (507) 931-1682. Applications are available to download
from www.jsf.bz. Applications must be mailed as directed on the application. The application
deadline is April 15, 2014.
The James M. Sutton Scholarship & Fort Walton Beach Rotary Designated Scholarship, offered by the Fort Walton Beach
Rotary Club, is awarded to degree-seeking students. Applicants must be Seniors at Choctawhatchee High School, Fort
Walton Beach High School, or Fort Walton Beach residents attending Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State
College. The field of study for this scholarship is unrestricted. Applications and additional information are available in
the Guidance office and at www.fortwaltonrotary.org/Scholarship.htm. The application deadline is April 15, 2014.
The John T. Morgan III Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club, is awarded annually to a
student who has overcome great adversity in his/her life whether it is due to illness, handicap, or other special need.
The applicant must be a Senior at Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, or a Fort Walton Beach
resident attending Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on
a 4.0 scale. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance office and at
www.fortwaltonrotary.org/Scholarship.htm. The application deadline is April 15, 2014.
www.Choctawindians.net