Guidance
Scholarship Information
Students have the opportunity to earn a variety of scholarships awarded for academic, artistic, and/or athletic achievement. Students can access the scholarship section of ConnectEDU for scholarship information. Any student seeking a scholarship should see his/her counselor or Mrs. Johnston for information as soon as possible.
Scholarship applications and information can be obtained from the college and career center. Keeping a portfolio that contains highlights of achievements, awards and campus activities is recommended.
Because most scholarships require high academic achievement, students should begin planning in the ninth grade to meet academic criteria necessary to be successful at a postsecondary institution. Students should complete an application for Bright Future Scholarships and the FAFSA in the spring of their senior year. Please see the Career Specialist for more information.
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS – Below are the requirements for the 2009 Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Please check with your guidance counselor or career specialist for the eligibility requirements for the 2008-09 school year as they may change from year to year.
Florida Academic Scholars Award
An amount equal to 100% of tuition and fees for a Public Institution (including an amount established by the Fl. Legislature for college related expenses prorated by term and hours) Private Institutions are awarded a fixed amount based on the 100% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution.
Student must have a 3.5 weighted GPA, 75 hours of community service hours approved by the district and the following 15 credits of college preparatory academic courses and test scores:
English 4 SAT Reasoning Test: 1270
Mathematics 3 (combined Critical Reading and Math sections)
Natural Sciences 3 ACT: 28
Social Studies 3
Foreign Language 2
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15
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Public community college – an amount equal to 100% of tuition and allowable fees.
Other public institutions – an amount equal to 75% of tuition and allowable fees.
Private institutions – fixed award amount based on 75% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution prorated by terms and hours.
Student must have a 3.0 weighted GPA based on the following 15 credits of college preparatory academic courses and test scores:
English 4 SAT Reasoning Test: 970
Mathematics 3 (combined Critical Reading and Math sections)
Natural Sciences 3 ACT: 20
Social Studies 3
Foreign Language 2
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15
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
An amount equal to 75% of tuition and fees for a Public Institution (and allowable fees up) Private Institutions are awarded a fixed amount based on the 75% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution.
Students must have a 3.0 weighted GPA based on the 15.5 credits listed below and a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational credits in one vocational program, combined with the scores listed below.
| English 4 Mathematics 3 Natural Science 3 Social Studies 3 Practical Arts or Performing Arts 1 Life Management Skills .5 Personal Fitness .5 Physical Education .5 _____________________________ TOTAL 15.5 |
CPT: Reading 83 Sentence Skills 83 Algebra 72 or SAT Reasoning Test: Critical Reading 440 Math 440 or ACT: English 17 Reading 18 Math 19 |
Plus a minimum of 3 vocational Job-Preparatory or Technology Education Program credits in one vocational program.
Vocational Programs available at OHS:
| Nursing Assisting | Automotive Technology |
| Administrative Assistant | Television Production |
| Cullinary Arts | Carpentry |
| Web Design | Engineering Technology |
| Marketing | Computer Programming |
Want More Info?
Visit the Bright Futures web site for the most current information and updates: http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/