Please report each scholarship offer you have received whether you plan to attend the college or not. We recognize all scholarship offers based on your academic performance, athletic or artistic ability, membership in clubs, and ROTC and U. S. Service Academy appointments. Do not report offers of financial aid such as grants or loans based on family income. Do not report Bright Futures Scholarships. Attach a photocopy of the award notice if you have one. We wish to recognize all students earning awards at our Senior Awards Program on May 19th. FWBHS wants to include all scholarship offers in a report which is compiled for the school district.
Scholarship Information
If your business or organization sponsors a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Julie Smith at 833-3300 with the information. Please include the requirements for application, eligibility, amount of the scholarship and the due date. Application information or forms may be emailed to smithj3@okaloosaschools.com.
CAREER CONNECTION CENTER
Students are invited to meet with College Representatives.
Updated 3/23//2020
HELP WANTED
Information for Okaloosa County School District vendor approved job postings are on a bulletin board outside room 403 near the bus ramp.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for all high school students. They are listed by due date. New ones are highlighted in blue.
Please submit a request for a transcript from Ms. Smith at least three days prior to the due date.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS (Updated 5-29-2020)
Scroll down for additional scholarship applications.
Individual Scholarship Applications
Emerald Coast Gator Club Scholarship-Due Date: 6/01/2020, applications emailed to jpatel@asglegal.com Application
The New Life Deliverance Temple Church Community Scholarship Program-Due Date: Postmarked by 6/01/2020 Application
Florida Peanut Producers Association Scholarship-Due Date: Postmarked by 7/01/2020 Application
Military Scholarships
Resources for Military Families-Organizations and resources may be found at https://couponfollow.com/research/discounts-for-military-families.
Multiple Scholarships for Minorities, Hispanics, and Undocumented Students
REGISTRATION FOR BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors may begin registering for a Bright Futures Scholarship October 1, 2019.
Even if you do not plan to attend college next year or in Florida, please register!
All seniors who think they may qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship must register with the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance before graduation. Students should register before March 15 in order to be considered for other state scholarships that are offered though this state program. See below for any Federal aid.
To apply the student must log on to the state website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Look on the top blue bar. Click on Apply Here. It is the third bar from the left.
Select Initial State Student Application
Read all steps and then click Proceed to Application
Complete application and submit (this takes only about 10 minutes)
Registration for FEDERAL GRANTS OR LOANS (FAFSA)
To apply for Federal grants and loans or for eligibility determination for need-based scholarships given by colleges, students should go to www.FAFSA.ed.gov and complete the FAFSA application with their parents beginning October 1, 2019.
Updated 10/22/2018
