Falcons PTSO Scholarship
High school is a pivotal time in a student’s life, acting as a gateway to their adult lives and their professional goals.
High school, especially junior and senior year, comes with many responsibilities and obligations in order to prepare for college and for one’s career. From taking standardized tests to exploring areas of academic interest to participating in sports, clubs, or other extracurricular activities, there are many opportunities competing for students’ attention. College applications and financial planning are often some of the most pressing responsibilities.
This scholarship seeks to support exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity so they can afford to enroll in college.
Any full-time high school senior at John A. Ferguson Senior High School in Miami, Florida, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA.
To apply, submit a short essay of no more than 600 words in response to one of the five prompts below.
Choose one of the prompts below and answer the essay prompt in 600 words or less.
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
- Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
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FAQ
The application deadline is Mar 21, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 21, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 21, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
