Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity for students interested in an accounting/business degree. Please see Mrs.Pelfrey in the media center for scholarship opportunities.

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 25th. 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 Ms. April Pelfrey 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 april.pelfrey@okaloosaschools.com

Career Connection Center

Students are invited to meet with College Representatives.

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

Women's Club

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. April Pelfrey at least three days prior to the due date.  Scroll down for additional scholarship applications. 

Find Scholarships for College Ongoing

SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER  - AUGUST 31st Edition​

Destin Rotary Club Deadline April 25, 2024

ECP 2024 Scholarship Opportunity Deadline April 5, 2024

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship - Due by April 5, 2024

BROWER YOUTH AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline: April 8, 2024

Niceville Republican Women Federated - Due by April 11, 2024

Carver-Hill Memorial and Historical Society Scholarship - Due by April 12, 2024

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY (AABE) $1500 Application deadline: April 15, 2024

Jerry Melvin Scholarship of $1,000 DEADLINE April 16, 2024

ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline: April 25, 2024

Hugh F Bridges Scholarship - Due by April 26, 2024

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY GENERAL HENRY H. ARNOLD EDUCATION GRANT SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline: April 30, 2024

AMERICAN MUSLIM ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA (AMAF) SCHOLARSHIP-- 10 @ $1,000 20 @ $500 Application deadline: May 6, 2024

AMERICAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $1,000-$2500 Application deadline: June 1, 2024

Lauren Plunk Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs - Due by June 15th 2024

Dr Zamip Patel Scholarship for Future Doctors - Due by July 15th 2024

Southern Scholarship Foundation for Housing https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/southern_scholar

Military Scholarships - Application Information

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 - Application Information

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITIES

Scholarship for Dreamers

Registration for Bright Futures Scholarships

Seniors may begin registering for a Bright Futures Scholarship October 1, 2022.

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. 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 FAFSA and complete the FAFSA application with their parents beginning October 1, 2022.