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Scholarships

Franklin County Scholarship Info.

New scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year have already begun to arrive.

The Franklin County School District compiled a list of local and state scholarship opportunities which are 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. 

Family Empowerment Scholarship

Scholarship and Program Links

Scholarship Name                                                                  Due Date                                      Award Amount
ABC School Scholarship                                                      May 8, 2026                                Not listed 
Agvocator                                                                                  January 31, 2026                      Up to $20,000
Biletnikoff Scholarship Application                            March 9, 2026 
 Circled In Scholarship                                                          Dec. 31st, 2026                         $2,500 
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 Needs Breast Cancer Foundation                   April 30, 2026                        $2,000 
St. George Island Civic Club Scholarship                        May 8, 2026                             $500
Willie & Ella Speed Higher Education Scholarship    April 15, 2026                       $250.00
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Better Business Bureau                            April 15, 2026 @5PM CST                    $1,000.00

 

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NOTE: Newly received applications are listed above. Recurrent scholarship applications are pending the release of the updated application, which is shown below.

Weems Memorial Scholarship

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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:

  1. SCHOLARSHIPS: Money is given based on skill, achievement, or financial need. These do not have to be repaid.
  2. LOANS: Money can be borrowed at a low-interest rate based on financial need. Loans do have to be repaid.
  3. GRANTS: Money you receive if you show financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid.
  4. 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