Scholarships

Scholarships are a form of financial aid that is considered a gift — so you don't need to repay them! The Eastern Florida State College Foundation coordinates a wide variety of EFSC-specific scholarships, plus there are multiple options through outside local, state, and national organizations. All outside scholarships must be reported to EFSC’s Office of Financial Aid.

Scholarships are often based on scholastic achievement or special talent. Some also take financial need into account.

If you have questions about scholarships or other forms of financial aid at EFSC, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Types of Scholarships

Select a scholarship category to learn more about eligibility requirements and application processes. Bright Futures Scholarships information is listed in the State Scholarships tab.

EFSC Titan Scholarships

EFSC's easy online scholarship application system, Titan Scholarships, encompasses a large variety of scholarships that are fueled by generous donations to the EFSC Foundation. These are based on need, merit, program of study, and other qualifications.

  • Scholarship Amount: From $300 to full tuition and books
  • Who is Eligible? Current or admitted EFSC students who are not dual enrolled
  • How to Apply: The scholarship application opens for priority application timeframes two times a year and students can still apply after those initial times. Log in to the myEFSC portal, select the Titan Scholarships icon, and fill out the application. If needed, you can save it and log back in to finish it later. If the online application is closed, students with a financial need can also contact the EFSC Foundation about scholarships for special limited access programs or specific scholarship needs outside of the application timeframes.

If you meet the required qualifications for a scholarship, the system will automatically enter you for consideration when you fill out your application. Select scholarships require you to provide additional information; these are clearly indicated. You only need to fill out the application one time to be considered for multiple scholarships!

Before you apply, consider submitting the FAFSA. If your FAFSA results indicate that you have financial need, it will increase the number of scholarships you're eligible for.

You can still apply for Spring 2025 Titan Scholarships after the October 17th priority application deadline. Log in to the myEFSC portal and select the Titan Scholarships icon to submit an application.

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Other EFSC Scholarships

In addition to EFSC Titan Scholarships, we offer a variety of other scholarships that are based on academic merit, athletic or artistic talent, and leadership skills. These have separate application processes. Select a scholarship to learn more:

$10K BAS Scholarship
  • Scholarship Amount: Student's total out of pocket expense for the bachelor degree will not exceed $10,000. Scholarship kicks in if costs exceed that amount.
  • Who is Eligible? Students pursuing a BAS in Applied Health Sciences or Computer Information Technology or the RN to BSN bachelor degree
  • How to Apply: Submit an application by the July 30th before your freshman year. View more details and the application.
Art Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: $312 to $1,000 per term
  • Who is Eligible? Students enrolled in visual arts classes
  • How to Apply: Contact Joanna White at whitej@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-5798
Athletic Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: Varies (up to the cost of tuition, fees, books, room, and board)
  • Who is Eligible? Students competing on EFSC's NJCAA athletic teams
  • How to Apply: Contact the athletic recruiter for the sport you're interested in
Band Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: 50% to 100% of tuition per term
  • Who is Eligible? Students in the Concert Band, Orchestra, or Jazz Band
  • How to Apply: Contact Dr. Robert Lamb, Program Manager, at lambr@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-7629
Choir Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: $500 to full tuition per term
  • Who is Eligible? Students in the Concert Choir
  • How to Apply: Contact Dr. Robert E. Lamb, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, at lambr@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-7629
Service-Learning Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: $500 On-Campus Community Service Scholarship or $1,000 Outstanding Humanitarian Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Full- or part-time EFSC students with a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.5, who have completed a minimum of 75 hours of documented service through the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
  • How to Apply: Visit the Service-Learing page and follow the details for how to apply.
Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarships
Theatre Scholarships
  • Scholarship Amount: $500 per term
  • Who is Eligible? Students involved in Theatre Rehearsal and Performance
  • How to Apply: Contact Selena Ambush, Director of Theatre Arts, at ambushs@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-7384

Florida Bright Futures Scholarships

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program has helped more than 660,000 Florida students attend college and offers four kinds of awards: the Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS), the Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS), the Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship (GSC), and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV).

Can I Use Bright Futures Funds During the Summer?

Summer funding is available for Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) beginning the summer of the year you graduate from high school.

You must enroll in at least six credit hours to be eligible for summer Bright Futures funding. If you require fewer than six credit hours to graduate, contact the Financial Aid Office to request an override.

What Happens if I Drop or Withdraw from a Bright Futures-Funded Class?

If you drop or withdraw from a Bright Futures-funded course after the add/drop period, you must reimburse EFSC for the full cost of that course, and the credit hours for that course will not count toward your renewal requirement. You will also not be eligible to renew your Bright Futures award for subsequent years until you have repaid those funds.

If you drop or withdraw from a course due to a verifiable illness or an emergency beyond your control, you may file an appeal with the Financial Aid Office for an exception.

How Do I Renew My Bright Futures Funding?

If you received Bright Futures funding over the course of the academic year, you will automatically be evaluated for renewal at the end of Spring Term, provided you have met the requirements (GPA, credit hour, etc.). Refer to Chapter 3 of the Bright Futures Handbook for details.

Other State Scholarships

Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (CSDDV) Scholarship
  • Scholarship Amount: Equal to tuition and specified fees
  • Who is Eligible? Dependent children and unremarried spouses of qualified Florida veterans
  • How to Apply: Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
  • Deadline: April 1st
Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship Program
  • Scholarship Amount: Equal to tuition and specified fees
  • Who is Eligible? Eligible Florida resident who is a farmworker or child of a farmworker.
  • How to Apply: Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
  • Deadline: April 1st
Florida First Responder Scholarship Program
  • Scholarship Amount: Equal to tuition and fees, less any state financial aid received.
  • Who is Eligible? Eligible Florida residents who are enrolled in one of the following programs: Law Enforcement, EMT, Paramedic, or Firefighter. Students must not be sponsored by an employer that is already covering the cost of the program.
  • How to Apply: This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant
  • Scholarship Amount: Equal to tuition and specified fees
  • Who is Eligible? Eligible Florida residents of Hispanic origin who demonstrate financial need
  • How to Apply: Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
  • Deadline: April 1st
Open Door Grant Program
  • Scholarship Amount: Equal to tuition and fees, less any state financial aid received.
  • Who is Eligible? Eligible Florida residents who are enrolled in a career and technical education program.
  • How to Apply: This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rosewood Family Scholarship

Local Outside Scholarships

Please check each organization's website for current scholarship amounts if not listed below, plus application instructions and deadlines. Scholarship-granting organizations wishing to post their scholarships should contact us for consideration.

American Advertising Federation Space Coast – Bill Hill Scholarship Award
  • Who is eligible?: Students in studies related to advertising, marketing, communication, film, website development or other related studies.
  • How to Apply: Visit AAF Space Coast Website
Antique Auto Club of Cape Canaveral (AACCC)
  • Who is Eligible? Graduating Brevard County high school automotive technology students
  • How to Apply: Visit the AACCC website
Balda Family Foundation
Brecht Family Scholarship
  • Who is eligible? Brevard County residents attending any Florida community college or university may apply. Applicants must have graduated from a Brevard County high school, demonstrate financial need and be of sound moral character and habits. Though managed by the University of Florida, the scholarship does not have to be used at UF and is available to EFSC students.
  • How to apply? Submit the annual application.
  • General Information: Visit the UF site
Brevard County Civilian/Military Community Relations Council
Brevard County Fire Rescue EMT/Fire Fighter Sponsorship
  • Scholarship Amount: Sponsorship covers the tuition, lab fees, uniforms, and textbooks for both EFSC's EMT and Fire Fighter certificate programs, as well as the bunker gear for the fire academy. 
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents who are eligible for a conditional employment offer upon program completion.
  • How to Apply: Visit the Brevard County Fire Rescue Careers page and submit the Sponsorship Interest Card.
Brevard County Veterans Memorial Center and Council
  • Scholarship Amount: $1,000
  • Who is Eligible? Active or retired members of the military, their dependents, and ROTC students
  • How to Apply: Visit the Veterans Memorial Center website
  • Deadline: TBA for 2023
Brevard Federated Republican Women
  • Scholarship Amount: $1,000
  • Who is Eligible? Four scholarships awarded each year to Brevard County residents between ages 17-21, including one established to support young people choosing to attend a trade school after high school.
  • How to Apply: For full eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the Brevard Federated Republican Women website
Brevard Heart Foundation
Brevard Schools Foundation
CCH Auxiliary High School Scholarships
  • Who is Eligible?: Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital Scholarship committee will award three $1,500 scholarships to three high school students who are Central Brevard residents who want to continue their education in the healthcare field. Cape Cavaveral, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Port St. John, Rockledge, Sharpes and Viera are considered to be Central Brevard for this scholarship.
  • How to Apply: PDF Application posted as available
  • Deadline: Posted each year
Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship
Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents attending college or university in Florida at least half-time, who demonstrate financial need and have at least a 2.0 GPA. This scholarship for Brevard County students is administered by the University of Florida, however the scholarship is not limited to use at the UF and is available to EFSC students.
  • How to Apply: Review the application instructions
Health First CCH Auxiliary Gladys Mosher Award
  • Scholarship Amount: $1,500
  • Who is Eligible? Students interested in continuing their education in the healthcare field
  • How to Apply: PDF Application posted as available 
  • Deadline: TBA each year
Jeffery Allan Burgin - Memorial Firefighter Scholarship
Jess Parrish Medical Foundation
  • Who is Eligible? Students studying nursing or planning a career in the medical field
  • How to Apply: Visit the Parrish Healthcare website
Lucille H. Kahn Scholarship
  • Scholarship Amount: 75% of total educational costs (minus federal financial aid) funded through the EFSC Foundation
  • Who is Eligible? Students from South Brevard County schools who hold an associate degree from EFSC and are planning to attend a four-year college
  • How to Apply: Visit the AAUW website
Military Officers Association of America: Cape Canaveral Chapter
  • Scholarship Amount: $3,000 to $5,000 (varies each year)
  • Who is Eligible? Descendants and wards of active duty or retired members of the Uniformed Services of the United States
  • How to Apply: Visit the MOAACC website
  • Deadline: June 15th
Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Space Coast League of Cities, Inc.
  • Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents who are enrolled at a Florida college or University with a major in Public Administration, Public Planning, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering/Science, or Leisure Services.
  • How to Apply: To inquire about current opportunities, visit the SCLOC website
Space Coast Jazz Society
  • Scholarship Amount: $1,000
  • Who is Eligible? Graduating Brevard County high school seniors who plan to attend college and study music with an emphasis on jazz
  • How to Apply: Visit the Space Coast Jazz Society website

Community Foundation for Brevard Scholarships

The Community Foundation for Brevard provides scholarships for Brevard County students, including several specifically for EFSC students. Use each link to see complete eligibility requirements and the link to apply for that scholarship.

Norma S. Annabal Scholarship Fund
Geraldine L. Cabic Charitable Fund Nursing & Health Sciences Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents who demonstrate financial need, have completed at least one semester of college, and are pursuing a Nursing and Health Sciences program at EFSC
  • How to Apply: Visit the Community Foundation for Brevard website
Culpepper Nursing Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents who demonstrate financial need, have completed at least one semester of college, and are enrolled in EFSC's Practical Nursing (LPN) or Registered Nursing (R.N.) program
  • How to Apply: Visit the Community Foundation for Brevard website
Pablo Enriquez Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County high school graduates who demonstrate financial need, have completed at least one year of college with a GPA equivalent of "B" or higher
  • How to Apply: Visit the Community Foundation for Brevard website
Ella Josephine Goodman Horn Fund Scholarship
Missy and Tony Shannon Memorial EFSC Veterinary Student Scholarship
Community Scholarship Fund
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and have completed at least one year of college with a GPA equivalent average of "B" or higher; priority is given to individuals who will be the first in their family to earn a Bachelor's degree
  • How to Apply: Visit the Community Foundation for Brevard website

Scholarships for Students Planning to Transfer

UCF Transfer Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Students earning an A.A. degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA who intend to transfer to UCF
  • How to Apply: Visit the UCF website
FSU College of Social Work Scholarships
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County students planning to pursue degrees at the FSU College of Social Work
  • How to Apply: Email Lara Klopp, the Brevard Network Coordinator for the FSU College of Social Work
Florida Tech Transfer Scholarship
  • Scholarship Amount: Up to $16,500
  • Who is Eligible? Students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher at the college level who intend to transfer to FIT; Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible for additional transfer funding
  • How to Apply: Visit the FIT website
Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
  • Scholarship Amount: Up to $55,000 per year
  • Who is Eligible? Students who demonstrate financial need, have completed at least one year of college at a community college such as EFSC with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and intend to enroll at a four-year institution
  • How to Apply: Visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website
Debbie K. Phillis Space Coast UCF Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
  • Who is Eligible? Brevard County residents with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate involvement in community service and intend to enroll full-time at UCF
  • How to Apply: Visit the UCF Alumni website

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