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Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship

Land O’Lakes, Inc. has established a scholarship program for students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

Applicants to the Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship must:

  • Be high school seniors, graduates, or current college undergraduates residing and studying in the United States (U.S.).
  • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college,
    university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
  • Have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not
    house pets).

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/purina/

Justin Gill Memorial Trade School Scholarship

Are you attending a trade or vocational school? If so please see a new scholarship opportunity on the link below called the Justin Gill Memorial Trade School Scholarship Application.  This is a great opportunity  with the deadline of May 16th, 2025!  

https://www.flacattlewomen.com/uploads/b/f33aece0-00d9-11ee-b4b8-9b82aa3dda74/FCW%202023%20Trade%20School%20Scholarship%20Revised%20.pdf

 

The Manasota FNGLA Scholarship

The Manasota FNGLA Scholarship is due April 17th!  This scholarship applies to any student living in Manatee, Sarasota, or DeSoto Counties with an interest in horticulture or related fields. Previous recipients have had focuses in plant science, citrus, entomology, agriculture education, ag communication, biology, and beyond.

2025 FL Sheriffs Association (FSA) Criminal Justice Scholarship

The Florida Sheriffs Association is pleased to open the application period for the 2025 FSA Criminal Justice Scholarships. To qualify you must be a dependent son or daughter of a full-time sheriff's office employee. The deadline for submitting the online application is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Harriet Sespico at (850) 877-2165 or hsespico@flsheriffs.org. Thank you and have a great day.

Please visit FSA 2025 Criminal Justice Scholarship Application  (https://form.jotform.com/242605144362955) to access the application.

Please visit FSA 2025 Criminal Justice Scholarship - Parent Approval & Waiver (https://form.jotform.com/242605313822954) to access the required Parent/Guardian Waiver Form.

24-25 DHS Local Scholarship Application

24-25DeSotoCountyHighSchoolLocalScholarshipApplication2_1.docx

Scholarship Updates - Deadlines Rapidly Approaching!

 

Attention Seniors! There are AMAZING scholarship opportunities available with rapidly approaching DEADLINES! Don’t miss out! Be sure to check the DHS Graduation Information webpage at https://dhs.desotoschools.com/academics/dhs-graduation-information for updates.

1. Mason G. Smoak Foundation . Deadline March 1st!!

    https://www.masongsmoakfoundation.org/scholarships

2. William G. & Marie Selby Foundation Scholarship. Deadline March 1st!!!

    https://selbyfdn.org/scholarship-application/

3. Community Foundation of Sarasota. Deadline March 2nd!!

    https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

4. SFSC Foundation Scholarships Application. Deadlines rotate based on terms. 

     https://www.southflorida.edu/support-sfsc/foundation-scholarships

 

We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.

¡Atención mayores! ¡Hay oportunidades de becas INCREÍBLES disponibles y las FECHAS LÍMITE se acercan rápidamente! ¡No te lo pierdas! Asegúrese de consultar la página web de información sobre graduación del DHS en https://dhs.desotoschools.com/academics/dhs-graduation-information para obtener actualizaciones.

1. Fundación Mason G. Smoak. ¡¡Fecha límite el 1 de marzo!!

    https://www.masongsmoakfoundation.org/scholarships

2. Beca de la Fundación William G. & Marie Selby. Fecha límite 1 de marzo!!!

    https://selbyfdn.org/scholarship-application/

3. Fundación Comunitaria de Sarasota. Fecha límite 2 de marzo!!

    https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

4. Solicitud de Becas de la Fundación SFSC. Los plazos rotan según los términos.

     https://www.southflorida.edu/support-sfsc/foundation-scholarships



 

Somos #UnoDeSoto, todo por los niños.

 

The 2025 Livestock Marketing Association Scholarship Application

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!

The 2025 Livestock Marketing Association Scholarship Application is now available.

https://lmaweb.cdn.prismic.io/lmaweb/Z5zUopbqstJ9-F5v_2025LMAScholarshipApplication.pdf

THE PURPOSE:

To provide a one-time scholarship to qualified applicants who are interested in or display knowledge or understanding of the importance of the agriculture industry and its supporting entities, as well as plan to use their career to advocate for the advancement of the livestock marketing industry. 

 DEADLINE is March 14th at 4pm

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!

The 2025 Livestock Marketing Association Scholarship Application is now available.

https://lmaweb.cdn.prismic.io/lmaweb/Z5zUopbqstJ9-F5v_2025LMAScholarshipApplication.pdf

THE PURPOSE:

To provide a one-time scholarship to qualified applicants who are interested in or display knowledge or understanding of the importance of the agriculture industry and its supporting entities, as well as plan to use their career to advocate for the advancement of the livestock marketing industry. 

 DEADLINE is March 14th at 4pm

The DeSoto County Education Foundation (DCEF) 2025 Scholarship Application

The Desoto County Education Foundation (DCEF)’s 2025 Scholarship Application is now available. Please click on the link below to apply! The deadline for submission is Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8pm. Winners/recipients will be announced at the DHS Class of 2025 Senior Award Night.

Link: https://desotoeducationfoundation.com/index.php/dcef-scholarships-application/

We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.

La solicitud de beca 2025 de la Fundación para la Educación del Condado de Desoto (DCEF) ya está disponible. ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para presentar su solicitud! La fecha límite de presentación es el viernes 21 de marzo de 2025 a las 20 horas. Los ganadores/destinatarios se anunciarán en la Noche de premios para personas mayores de la Clase 2025 del DHS.

Enlace: https://desotoeducationfoundation.com/index.php/dcef-scholarships-application/

Somos #UnoDeSoto, todo por los niños.

 

SSF Rent-Free Housing Scholarship

The Southern Scholarship Foundation is a rent-free housing scholarship for university and college students that provides opportunities for personal and professional development in a living and learning community of diverse peers. 

**Apply by April 1st to meet the Fall Housing Deadline. You may apply by selecting the QR code or this link: www.southernscholarship.org

La Southern Scholarship Foundation es una beca de vivienda gratuita para estudiantes universitarios y universitarios que brinda oportunidades de desarrollo personal y profesional en una comunidad de vida y aprendizaje de pares diversos. 

**Solicite antes del 1 de abril para cumplir con la fecha límite de vivienda de otoño. 

Puede presentar su solicitud seleccionando el código QR o este enlace: www.southernscholarship.org

 

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Community Foundation of Sarasota’s scholarship opportunities are now available. Please click on the link below. 

Link: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.

Las oportunidades de becas de la Community Foundation of Sarasota ya están disponibles. Por favor haga clic en el enlace a continuación. 

Enlace: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities

Somos #UnoDeSoto, todo por los niños.