Desoto County High School
Local Scholarships

American Legion School Certificate and Medal Awards
AmVets and Auxiliary Post # 60

      Write a short essay telling why you wish to be considered for this scholarship. If you
      are a child or grandchild of an American Veteran or Auxiliary member, either local or
      out-of-town, this fact should be included in the letter.

Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, Inc.
Arcadia Elks Club
Arcadia Rotary Club
Arcadia Woman Club Scholarship
Carol McQuay Memorial Scholarship

Students in chorus and band

Cay Mann Memorial Scholarship
DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce
*DeSoto County Fair Association

      (“C” average and above) 2.0 GPA = C

DeSoto County Educational Foundation

      Education Scholarship
      Fletcher Brown Memorial Scholarship
      Hazel Cline Scholarship
      Leota Dozier Scholarship
      Suncoast for Kids Scholarship

Dr. Mohan Narayanan, M.D. – Healthcare Scholarship

*Emma Marie Vance

      Additional application required

*George R. Smith Scholarship

      500 words essay “Why I want to Go to University of Florida.” Essay must include in  
      information on college plans and arrangements you have already made.
      MUST attend University of Florida.

*James Wilmer Crews III Scholarship

      Must have been accepted by the University of Florida and additional application
      required.

Desoto County High School

Local Scholarships

*James Westberry Scholarship

      Must provide a letter of recommendation from your pastor

Mickey Lynn Johnson Scholarship
*Samuel Davis Memorial Scholarship
Seacoast Bank
Staci Jo DeLoach Memorial Scholarship

      For cheerleaders only.

*Victoris Blandin Memorial Scholarship

      300 word essay “If given the opportunity to help someone in need, what situation
      would you choose and how would you help? (You may share a personal experience)

Medical

*DeSoto Memorial Hospital

      Physician and other medical professions
      Write a 100-word essay stating your educational goals. Give information on
      how you have prepared for this goal especially classes you have taken and/or
      clubs in which you are or have been involved.

DeSoto Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

      Same information as DeSoto Memorial Hospital
      Prefer candidates who are interested in returning to our community

*LPN Scholarship-

      Entering Nursing or medical related field

Sports

*Quinton Bates Scholarship

      Recipient must be at DeSoto High School senior basketball player.

Desoto County High School

Local Scholarships

Teaching

Delta Kappa Gamma
*Donna Jo Clemons Brown Scholarship

      Use application provided. Do not complete the general application form.

Mary Morgan Lopez Scholarship

Vocational

*Arcadia Kiwanis Club Vocational Scholarship

      Must be a full-time Vocational or Technical Education Student

DeSoto County Cattlemen’s Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS GUIDELINES

1.      Be certain you are eligible for the scholarship before applying.

2.      Type the application if possible, or print in black ink. It is recommended to double-space when writing or typing any essays.

3.      Use “General Scholarship application form” for each scholarship unless otherwise stated. An asterisk (*) designates additional information is required.

4.      Complete every section of the application with accurate, up-to-date information.

5.      Please place a check mark by each organization that you are applying for.

6.      You are required to provide complete copies for EACH SCHOLARSHIP you are applying for.

7.      Be certain all references signatures are obtained before you turn in your application.

8.      Ask questions and seek help if you do not understand information requested or how to fill out the forms

Filling out the applications carefully is an excellent way to demonstrate that you want to be seriously considered for the scholarships.

Return all applications and any attachments to the Guidance