Orlando Scholarships for Aspiring College Students?

I'm in the Orlando area and on the hunt for local scholarships. Any insights or tips on organizations that offer scholarships to high school students around here?

Absolutely, there are several scholarships available to high school students in the Orlando area. Here are a few:

1. The Orange County Mayors' Sole Challenge Scholarship is awarded to high school students who have participated in the Mayors' Sole Challenge. You can find more information about this scholarship on the Orange County Government Florida website.

2. The Dr. P. Phillips Scholarship is offered to high school seniors and former recipients who live in the Orange County, Florida who are pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. You can get more information about this scholarship from the Central Florida Foundation.

3. Valencia College's Bridges to Success Scholarship assists underserved students in Orange and Osceola counties with financial support and resources to overcome social and economic barriers.

4. The Rotary Club of Orlando offers the Rotary Orlando Scholarship to high school seniors demonstrating financial need, academic achievement, and community service.

While these are a few local opportunities, don't forget to look at scholarships offered by the colleges you're applying to as well as statewide Florida scholarships. Many scholarships are also not specific to location or school, so be sure to explore national ones that align with your career interests, skills, or personal characteristics.

Also, remember to file your FAFSA as it's used to determine eligibility for federal aid, state grants, and potentially other private scholarships.

Lastly, make use of apps like Appily which will help you find scholarships that are a good match for you based on your profile information.

Best of luck in your search for scholarships!