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Scholarships
There are endless scholarship opportunities available, if you know where to look. Below, we’ve rounded up local resources, along with some of the largest national scholarship search tools, to help you find the money you need for college.
There are endless scholarship opportunities available, if you know where to look. Below, we’ve rounded up local resources, along with some of the largest national scholarship search tools, to help you find the money you need for college.
Scholarships
Many of LEAP’s local partners offer scholarships that are focused on Tampa Bay students going to school.
There are endless scholarship opportunities available, if you know where to look. Below, we’ve rounded up local resources, along with some of the largest national scholarship search tools, to help you find the money you need for college.
Featured Florida Scholarship
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida’s flagship scholarship, covering a large portion of tuition at state colleges and universities. Awards are based on GPA, coursework, test scores, and service/work hours.
- Apply by: August 31 after high school graduation (via the Florida Financial Aid Application, FFAA).
Apply Tampa Bay Scholarship Search
Not sure where to start? Use the Apply Tampa Bay scholarship database to find opportunities that fit your background, career interests, or field of study.
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Scholarships from LEAP Partner Organizations
Community Foundation Tampa Bay – multiple donor-funded scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners.
Hillsborough Education Foundation – scholarships for Hillsborough County students
Pinellas Education Foundation – scholarships for Pinellas County students.
St. Petersburg College & Hillsborough College – institutional scholarships awarded after FAFSA completion.
University of South Florida & University of Tampa – merit-based and need-based awards for admitted students.
National Scholarship Databases
Local scholarships are a great start, but you don’t have to stop there — thousands of national scholarships are available to students across the country. By using trusted search engines, you can discover awards that match your academic interests, career goals, and personal story. These tools open the door to opportunities you might not find through local programs alone.
BigFuture by College Board
A nationwide database with thousands of scholarships and internships. Students can filter by GPA, test scores, major, and background to build a personalized list.
Search BigFuture Scholarships
Kaleidoscope
A platform that partners with foundations and organizations to host scholarships, fellowships, and grants. With one profile, you can apply to multiple awards — making it simpler to stay organized. Explore Kaleidoscope Opportunities