Student Scholarships
For currently enrolled students only who have completed at least one term at Seminole State College, please see the following online application periods:
2025 Spring Term Scholarships
- The Foundation scholarship application period for the 2025 Spring Term is now closed.
2025 Summer Term Scholarships
- Applications will be accepted March 1-31, 2025
2025 Fall Term Scholarships
- Applications will be accepted May 15-July 15, 2025
Receive scholarship opportunities and application updates by becoming a member of the Foundation page on RaiderConnect.
With nearly 300 scholarship opportunities, the Foundation has a variety of scholarships for degree-seeking, first-time-in-college, and vocational students to assist with tuition and book expenses. Please scroll down and view the different student categories to learn about the opportunities that apply to you.
In addition, the Foundation has developed a searchable scholarship catalog to help students discover scholarships that apply to their field of study.
Enrolled students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree who have completed at least one term may apply online at www.foundationscholars.com during the following open application periods:
- Fall Term: May 15 through July 15
- Spring Term: October 1 through November 15
- Summer Term: March 1 through 31
Students are encouraged to join the Foundation page on RaiderConnect to receive updates throughout the application and award process and notification of external scholarship opportunities. You must have a Seminole State email address to apply to become a member.
Scholarship Categories
Scholarships typically belong to one of the following categories:
- General Scholarships: Open to all programs of study, but unique additional requirements may exist.
- Program-Specific Scholarships: Relate to specific programs of study.
- Student Demographic Scholarships: Open to all programs of study, but may contain specific eligibility requirements such as community service records, full-time attendance status, graduation from specific high schools, and other demographic requirements.
High School Graduate Scholarships: Available to graduating high school seniors who will attend Seminole State by the Fall term following graduation. New students entering their first term at Seminole State must complete one of the applications listed in the module below.
External Scholarship Opportunities are scholarship opportunities that are managed by external organizations. Students will need to apply directly to the organization offering the scholarship. Please visit the Private Scholarships page to learn about additional external opportunities.
If you have any questions, please email foundationscholars@seminolestate.edu, or call 407.708.4567.
Graduating High School Seniors
Are you graduating from high school this year?
Click below to expand and view the opportunities available.
Graduating seniors from Oviedo, Paul J. Hagerty, Winter Springs High School and seniors who live in Oviedo but are graduating from a magnet program in a Seminole County High School may apply for the:
Robert and Jane Lee Endowed Scholarship
- Provides up to $2,000 per term toward tuition and books for six consecutive terms.
- Eligible students must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher after January 1, 2025.
- Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Submit an application for admission to Seminole State before submitting this scholarship application and maintain full-time attendance (12+credit hours per term).
- Download the application and
submit your application by March 1, 2025.
Seminole or Lyman High School graduating seniors may apply for the:
Robert J. Schmidt-ES. Douglas Endowed Scholarship
- Download the application and
submit your application by March 15, 2025 (Deadline Extended). - See application for eligibility requirements and award amount.
Additional scholarship opportunities for all graduating high school seniors include :
- University Club of Orlando Endowed Scholarship:
Leadership Experience - Cain-Sewell Endowed Scholarship:
Participants of Central Florida Boys & Girls Clubs - Robert T. Hattaway and Family Endowed Scholarship:
Business, Entrepreneurship, or Real Estate - Chick and Lisa Gregg Endowed Scholarship:
Construction or Engineering - Steven Ogier Family Construction Scholarship:
Construction Management - Kimberly J. Van Gundy Endowed Scholarship:
Interior Design
Not seeing a scholarship that matches your interest? Complete a "First Time in College" survey to see if we can match you to other opportunities.
All applications must be submitted before March 15, 2025, (Deadline extended) to foundationscholars@seminolestate.edu or rohre@seminolestate.edu.
Vocational and Program-Specific Scholarships
The Foundation also offers scholarships to students enrolled in the certification or vocational trade programs. Please complete an application and return it to foundationscholars@seminolestate.edu at the time of enrollment. For students enrolling in automotive, fine and performing arts, or public safety programs, please click and expand the modules below to learn more about the opportunities available.
- Barbara Miller Endowed Scholarship
- Bridgestone/Firestone Automotive Technology Endowed Scholarship
- CFADA (Central Florida Auto Dealers Association) Endowed Scholarship
- Michael Griffin Endowed Scholarship
- Raj Lally Automotive Program Endowed Scholarship
- Robert J. Schmidt & E.S. Douglas Auto Training Endowed Scholarship
- Vince Murray Automotive Technology Endowed Scholarship
The Foundation offers several scholarships to students within the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, including:
- Dr. Burt Perinchief Endowed Scholarship in Choral Music
- Eleanor Mathews Endowed Art Scholarship
- Gloria M. DiMasi Endowed Art Scholarship
- Harriett Lake Theater Endowed Scholarship
- Hoofman-Fowler Endowed Scholarship for the Arts
- Jack Longfellow Family Endowed Band Scholarship
- Ledford Chambers Smisek Wilhelm Endowed Trumpet Scholarship
- Norm Lewis Musical Theater Endowed Scholarship
- Paul Luby Fine and Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship
- Paul M. Wegman Endowed Scholarship
- Robin Lee Parker Endowed Scholarship in Music
For more information and to complete an application, please visit the Center for Fine & Performing Arts.
Please submit the public safety scholarship application during orientation to be considered for one of the following scholarships:
- Alan Kraft Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Bobby Fisher and Patti Long Law Enforcement Academy Police Standards 'L.E.A.P.S" Endowed Scholarship
- Connor Max Firefighter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Corporal Sharon Sheafer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- David Mackie Endowed Scholarship for EMS & Fire Science
- Goldenrod Fire Association Endowed Scholarship
- Jim Jollie Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Kevin P. Olsen Memorial Non-Endowed Scholarship
- Larry Dale Endowed Scholarship
- Lt. Bruce Douglas Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Fire Academy Students
- Luis Vielma Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Michael Hoening Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Officers Creegan and Hylton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Orlando Health 9/11 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Patrick Walshe Memorial Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship
- Robert Allen Hunt Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Robert German Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Robert J. Schmidt and E.S. Douglas Center for Public Safety Endowed Scholarship
- Salvano Family Public Safety Endowed Scholarship
- Seminole County Sheriff's Office Tom "Pops" Buehler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Existing/Returning Students
Existing/Returning students will have the opportunity to apply for Foundation scholarships online during open application periods offered prior to each term.
Students active in the system may apply for Foundation scholarships online prior to each term. The yellow apply button will be accessible on this page during open application periods. The Foundation utilizes a general application process where applicants complete a one-page application online form. The system will then utilize the applicant's student record and match the applicant to all opportunities for which the applicant would be eligible. The system also offers a second level of scholarships that requires applicants to submit additional information that is not contained within student records. These opportunities are designated as "Apply To" opportunities.
Please visit the Application Procedures page to learn how the system works and to begin applying for scholarships.