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Learn more about other Rollins scholarships as well as private/outside scholarships that are available from businesses, clubs, organizations, and employers.

Private/Outside Scholarships

Private/outside scholarships are available from businesses, clubs, organizations and employers. Many Rollins students receive outside scholarships in addition to other types of federal, state, and Rollins financial aid. Students generally seek these scholarships on their own through a variety of avenues.

There are many ways to find outside scholarships. For more information on how to start your search, click the links below:

New Students

Check out these programs which award substantial scholarships up to the full cost of attendance.

Gates Scholarship
  • Awards up to the Cost of Attendance, less other aid
  • Deadline: Sept 15
  • Must be Pell-eligible; African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American; US Citizen, national or permanent resident, and in good academic standing with GPA of 3.3/4.0
  • https://www.thegatesscholarship.org

Benacquisto
  • Awards up to the Cost of Attendance, less Bright Futures
  • Must be a National Merit Finalists who receive recognition as a National Merit Scholar by receiving a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship or a Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship.
  • Must be a Florida resident and must list Rollins as your first-choice college with National Merit.
  • https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
  • Awards up to $55,000
  • Deadline: Nov 17
  • Must demonstrate unmet financial need; GPA of unweighted 3.5/4.0
  • Scholarships also available for transfer students
  • https://www.jkcf.org/

Coca Cola
  • Awards $20,000
  • Deadline: Oct 31
  • Must be US Citizens, Nationals, Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees; 3.0 GPA. Applicants are evaluated on leadership, academics and service.
  • https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

Dell Scholars
  • Awards $20,000
  • Deadline: Dec 1
  • Must participate in an approved college readiness program, Pell-eligible, and 2.4 GPA.
  • https://www.dellscholars.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Deadline: Mar 15
  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA; Complete the FAFSA; 3.0/4.0 GPA in high school
  • https://www.hsf.net/
KPMG Future Leaders

Florida Scholarships

Check out these scholarships for Florida residents. Additional residency and eligibility criteria may apply.

Central Florida Foundation
UpliftED
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund
  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen; Complete the FAFSA; 3.0/4.0 GPA preferred majors in STEM, that support Central Florida industry, or that support regional economic priorities
  • Deadline: Mar 15
  • https://www.hhsfmo.org/

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage; Resident of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole county; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen
  • Deadline: June 25
  • https://www.prcccf.com/scholarship

Women's Executive Council
Support our Scholars  
Community Foundation for Brevard County   
The 49 Legacy Scholarships at onePULSE Foundation American Association of University Women- Orlando Chapter

Returning Students


Central Florida Foundation
UpliftED
Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service
  • $5000
  • Must be sophomore or junior expected to graduate between Fall '22 and Spring '24; 3.5 GPA; majoring in arts, humanities, mathematics, natural or social sciences; and have an interest in public service
  • Deadline: Jan 23
  • https://www.pbk.org/publicservice

Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund
  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen; Complete the FAFSA; 3.0/4.0 GPA preferred majors in STEM, that support Central Florida industry, or that support regional economic priorities.
  • Deadline: Feb 25
  • http://www.hhsfmo.org/#home

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA; Complete the FAFSA; 2.5/4.0 GPA in undergraduate studies
  • Deadline: Mar 15
  • https://www.hsf.net/

CREW Orlando
Florida Supervisors of Elections
  • $1,200
  • Must be studying political science, business administration, or journalism/mass communications; currently enrolled as a junior in college.
  • Deadline: Feb 28
  • Applications are available by the Supervisor of Elections of the county in which you are registered.

Michael T Morrow METRA
  • $1,000 annual scholarship to a currently enrolled junior, senior, or graduate student with an intention of pursuing a career in an environmental field. 
  • Deadline: Nov 1
  • https://www.metra.org/scholarship

The 49 Legacy Scholarships at onePULSE Foundation  
Women's Executive Council Graduate Thurgood Marshall College Fund and The Sallie Mae Fund

Search Engines

Using a search engine can expedite your search process as you can filter scholarships based on a variety of factors. While there are many organizations with lists of scholarships, the following websites offer a large variety of nationwide and local programs:

 

Check back often as scholarships are added periodically from organizations who contact Rollins directly. We will also conduct an internal search and notify students who appear to meet the minimum requirements for these scholarships. For specific questions on these scholarships, please contact the organization listed on the application or website.