Scholarships for High School Graduates
Scholarships for the Class of 2023 are for local students planning on pursuing a post-secondary education. Applications are now open. To apply for any of the following scholarships please click here: https://edfoundationlake.awardspring.com/
The deadline for all applications is March 24, 2023.
If you have questions about your scholarship or how to claim an awarded scholarship, please email EdmondsonK@lake.k12.fl.us
Scholarships for Lake County High School Graduates
AARONSTRONG PERSEVERANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to students at East Ridge, Lake Minneola, or South Lake High Schools. Scholarship will be awarded to students who have successfully faced adversity while staying on track for graduation.
BILL HAYES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Lake County Schools planning to pursue a career in culinary arts. Applicant will need to show proof of enrollment into a culinary arts program. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
EDMOND AMATEIS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Lake County Schools who demonstrate a financial need, as determined by income eligibility guidelines established by USDA. Applicant must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
FRANK PAULHAMUS SCHOLARSHIP (LAKE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT)
This scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are students OR who are seeking to start a business in the agriculture or environmental-related field. Applicants must submit a narrative detailing their educational or career plans in the field.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE EAGLES EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Tavares, Mount Dora, or Eustis High School. Applicant must be actively involved in the community and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
HERBERT LEHNER CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a Tavares High School graduate who demonstrates a financial need, as determined by income eligibility guidelines established by USDA. Applications should include a 250-word essay and a photograph. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
HERBERT LEHNER CHARITABLE TRUST VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a Tavares High School graduate who demonstrates a financial need, as determined by income eligibility guidelines established by USDA. Applications should include a 250-word essay and a photograph. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Applicants should express a desire to pursue a career path in a vocational/CTE program. This scholarship is intended for use through Lake Technical College.
JERROD HALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Umatilla High School. Applicant must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
JERRY MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Leesburg High School planning to pursue a career as a lineman. Applicant will need to show proof of enrollment in the lineman program at Lake-Sumter State College. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
KURT’S A/C AND HEAT VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Umatilla High School. Applicants should express a desire to pursue a career path in a vocational/CTE program; preferably HVAC but all trades will be considered. This scholarship is intended for use through Lake Technical College.
LINDA KOHLMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Leesburg or Tavares High School. Applicant must be actively involved in the community and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
MIKE STONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, or Mount Dora High School. Applicant must be actively involved in the community, an essay should be included describing applicant’s volunteer activities and why they feel it is important to volunteer. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, or fees.
SAMUEL SHEPHERD CIVIL RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a minority student, preferably African-American, planning to pursue a law degree. Scholarship will be split into two payments with the subsequent payment contingent upon the recipient maintaining a 2.7 GPA while in college.
SCOTT STRONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Lake County Schools. Applicant must be actively involved in the community and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
TAMMY JERKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Leesburg High School. A desire to become a teacher is preferred but not a requirement. Graduates who plan to attend a vocational or trade school program for a similar career path are encouraged to apply. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.
TAVARES COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
All applicants for this scholarship must have attended all 3 Tavares Schools: K-12th Grade (Tavares Elementary, Tavares Middle and Tavares High). Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books or fees.
VILLAGES WORKING WOMEN SOCIAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a female graduate from Leesburg High School. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
Scholarships for Sumter County High School Graduates
LAKE SUMTER LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to students who attend Wildwood Middle High School or The Villages Charter High School. Applicant will need to submit documentation supporting community involvement. Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or fees.