YOUR POTENTIAL. YOUR POSSIBILITIES.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here.
Big dreams deserve a place to begin. Explore scholarships through the Foundation for OCPS and take your next step toward college, career training, and a future you’re excited about.
2026-27 Scholarship Cycle
Most opportunities: November 16, 2026 – February 28, 2027
FIND YOUR OPPORTUNITY
A future with your name on it.
Start with your interests, school or goals. Every scholarship has its own criteria—explore the details to find opportunities that may fit you.
4Rivers Black Youth Scholarship
The 4Rivers Black Youth Scholarship will award a student pursuing a vocational, 2-year, or 4-year degree at a college or university with a $1,500 scholarship.
Alexander Lauder W. Adams Estate Fund Scholarship
The Alexander Lauder W. Adams Fund was established in 1991 to provide scholarships for graduates of Edgewater High School. This scholarship awards $1,500 to qualified OCPS high school seniors.
Charles T. Smith Scholarship
The Charles T. Smith Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who has shown excellence in volunteer service. The annual award is $1,000 to a qualified student.
Charlotte Rath Memorial Scholarship - me & myCommUnity
The Charlotte Rath Memorial Scholarship will award a student who participated in the me & myCommUnity mentorship program with a $2,500 scholarship award.
Coach Fred Pennington Scholarship
The Coach Fred Pennington Endowment Fund has helped provide annual $1,500 scholarships to Evans High School basketball players or cheerleaders from low-income families and seeking to attend a technical/vocational school, college, or univeristy.
David and Stephanie Carmany Debate Scholarship
The David and Stephanie Carmany Debate Scholarship is awarded to a student who is excelling in debate and pursuing a post-secondary education at a four-year college or university. Scholarship award amounts range from $3,000 to $4,000.
Earl K. Wood Scholarship
The Earl K. Wood Scholarship Fund award recognizes a high school senior's public speaking ability and honors the long-time Orange County Tax Collector, a member of the Orlando Conquerors Toastmasters Club 1066 for many years. One student will be awarded a scholarship of $2,500.
George W. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to Jones High School seniors who have overcome socio-economic disadvantages to become recognized for their potential to grow academically and to make a positive contribution to the greater good.
Hurd Family Scholarship
An up to $6,000 scholarship will be awarded to Winter Park High School students who plans to enroll full-time at a community college or 4-year college/university, demonstrates the attributes of leadership, community engagement, drive, integrity, and work ethic, with a minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
KMD Foundation Scholarship
The KMD Foundation is dedicated to supporting traditionally underrepresented students who are future leaders with a strong sense of cultural responsibility.
Mikey Stroz Memorial Scholarship
Each spring, the Fund will distribute a scholarship to a graduating senior who has been accepted to a college/university or a technical college. Priority will be given to a student-athlete who has been part of the Central Florida lacrosse family. Scholarship award amounts vary.
Neffo Scholarship
The Neffo Scholarship is to support a high school senior dedicated to community service who has at least one parent working for Orange County Public Schools. The award amount is $1,000.
Paul & Sarah Goodman Scholarship
The Charlotte Rath Memorial Scholarship will award a student who participated in the me & myCommUnity mentorship program with a $2,500 scholarship award.
Ron Jon Scholarship
The Ron Jon Scholarship will be awarded to two OCPS seniors who seek to pursue an undergraduate degree at a Florida college or university in a business-related program with a scholarship award of $3,500.
Royce B. Walden & Bert E. Roper Scholarship
The Royce B. Walden and Bert E. Roper Scholarship Fund is for migrant and homeless graduating senior high school students from Apopka High School, Evans High School, Jones High School, Ocoee High School, or West Orange High School who plan to attend a program at an OCPS Career & Technical Education Center. Scholarship award amounts vary.
Suncoast Credit Union Scholars
The Earl K. Wood Scholarship Fund award recognizes a high school senior's public speaking ability and honors the long-time Orange County Tax Collector, a member of the Orlando Conquerors Toastmasters Club 1066 for many years. One student will be awarded a scholarship of $2,500.
Tom E. Halley & Carl W. Parks Memorial Scholarship
The Tom E. Halley & Carl W. Parks Memorial Scholarship supports students who are experiencing financial hardships with a $1,000 award.
Tom Moore Memorial Scholarship
To honor the memory of Tom Moore, University High School teacher who taught International Baccalaureate English and Film, this scholarship provides a UHS student seeking a 4-year degree at a college or university.
You're one step closer.
Big dreams deserve a place to begin. Explore scholarships through the Foundation for OCPS and take your next step toward college, career training, and a future you’re excited about.
Let your voice come through!
Your story is more than a GPA.
Share your goals, experiences and what this opportunity would mean for you. Follow each scholarship’s essay instructions. For video submissions, the current guidance asks for a video under five minutes, professional dress and minimal background noise.
Written essays using ChatGPT or other AI tools will be disqualified.
Have a Conversation
Meet with your counselor and family to discuss your post-secondary goals and opportunities for funding.
Find Your Fit
Find the perfect scholarships that fit your unique goals and circumstances. Make sure to review eligibilty, award details, and requirement materials.
Tell Your Story
Complete your application and the written or video response required for that opportunity.
Review and Submit
Check your materials, confirm the deadline and submit your completed application.
FOR PARENTS & SUPPORTERS
Help them see what's possible.
You don’t need all the answers to make a difference. Help your student set aside time, gather materials and recognize the strengths they bring to their application.
Where should we begin?
Explore the scholarship directory together. Read the full criteria for each opportunity and make a list of the required materials and deadlines.
Are scholarships only for four-year colleges?
Some opportunities also support two-year colleges, technical education and vocational programs. Check each scholarship’s requirements.
Does every scholarship require the same materials?
No. Essay formats, eligibility and supporting documents vary. Follow the instructions for each application.
Where can we learn about Bright Futures?
Visit the official Bright Futures website to explore that separate scholarship program.
MAKE SOMEONE’S NEXT CHAPTER POSSIBLE
You can help a dream become a direction.
A scholarship is an investment in a student’s possibilities. Join the families, alumni and community partners opening doors through the Foundation for OCPS.
BUILD ON AN EXISTING LEGACY
Contribute to a scholarship fund.
Support a fund that reflects your values, honors someone meaningful or connects to a school you love.
MAKE BEGIN A LEGACY OF YOUR OWN
Establish a scholarship fund.
Have a student population, career pathway or loved one in mind? Connect with our team to discuss your vision and learn about creating a fund.
