Scholarships
Franklin County Scholarship Info.
New scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year have already begun to arrive.
The Franklin County School District compiled a list of local and state scholarship opportunities sponsored by various groups and organizations. Each scholarship has a unique set of criteria and application process. Information is subject to change and is uploaded as it is made available.
Scholarship and Program Links
Scholarship Name (local) Due Date Award Amount
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Non-local:
Circled In Scholarship Dec. 31st , 2026 $2,500
Florida JCI Senate Foundation Vocational/Technical/Trade Schools Scholarship Application
Janis Higgins Gordon Memorial Scholarship April 13, 2027 $750
NOTE: Newly received applications are listed above. Recurrent scholarship applications are pending the release of the updated application, which is shown below.
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ABC School Scholarship May 8, 2026 Not listed
Agvocator January 31, 2026 Up to $20,000
Biletnikoff Scholarship Application March 9, 2026
Brinkle Memorial Scholarship May 11, 2026 $1,500
Croom Criminal Justice Scholarship May 19, 2026 $500
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship April 17, 2026 $500
Go Light Our World Scholarship May 1, 2026 $1000 (may renew annually)
MediaCom World Class Scholarship Jan 5, 2026 $1,000
Florida Seafood Festival Scholarship May 1, 2026 up to $1,000
Franklin County School Board Scholarship May 13, 2026 (5) $1,000
Franklin Needs Breast Cancer Foundation April 30, 2026 $2,000
Friends of the Franklin County Public Library April 22, 2026
Philaco Women Scholarship March 27, 2026
Servant's Heart Scholarship May 13, 2026 $750
St. George Island Civic Club Scholarship May 8, 2026 $500
Weems Doug Creamer Memorial Scholarship May 15, 2026 $1,000
Willie & Ella Speed Higher Education Scholarship April 15, 2026 $250.00
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SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN IN THE PAST
Not local:
What is financial aid?
Financial aid is funding provided by federal, state, and local governments, along with other organizations, to help a student pay for the cost of postsecondary education.
THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID:
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Money is given based on skill, achievement, or financial need. These do not have to be repaid.
- LOANS: Money can be borrowed at a low-interest rate based on financial need. Loans do have to be repaid.
- GRANTS: Money you receive if you show financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid.
- STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: Work while going to school to help pay your expenses.
HOW MUCH FINANCIAL AID WILL YOU NEED?
COST OF EDUCATION
- EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (EFC)
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= FINANCIAL NEED