UNCF Scholarship deadline May 18th

Have a student who could use a scholarship? Now is the time. WFTV 9 Family Connection and WRDQ 27 Community Connection is proud to support UNCF and all they do for students.

Deadline is approaching, pass this information to anyone you feel could use it!

Akerman STEM Pipeline Scholarship

Scholarship sponsored by Akerman Senterfitt, Central Florida Medical Society and Fifth Third Bank for a high school senior majoring in biology, chemistry, physiology, or a similar major with a specific focus in biomedical science.  GPA of at least 3.2. Students should have taken at least 1 semester of wet lab courses appropriate to their major prior to start of the internship after their freshman year. Enrollment in the lab course at the time of award is acceptable.

Amount of Award:  $5,000 per year for four years, 4 summer paid internships at the Sanford Burnham Institute.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a science or pre-med student.

Apply online through the Central Florida scholarship Program at www.uncf.org:

 Scholarship Name: Central Florida Scholarship Program 2012-13

Scholarship Value:  up to $ 5000

Classifications: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, High School Student, High School Graduate

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Eligible Majors: Open

Eligible Schools: Open for 2 Year and 4 Year Colleges

Eligible Locations: Florida

Application Deadline:  Friday, May 18, 2012

Scholarship Name: Central Florida Black Nurses Association Scholarship 2012-13

Scholarship Value: up to $ 5000

Classifications: Open

Minimum GPA:2.5

Eligible Majors: Nursing

Eligible Schools: Open for 2 Year and 4 Year Colleges

Eligible Locations: Florida

Application Deadline:  Friday, May 18, 2012