While the majority of the scholarships offered by the Chipola Foundation for the 2024-2025 school year are processed through the Chipola Academic Works website, there are a few scholarships processed outside the website. These scholarships are known as External Scholarships and because of their earlier application deadlines or other unique factors, these scholarship applications will need to be mailed directly to the off-campus scholarship committees or submitted to certain high schools' guidance counselor offices by the dates indicated in the scholarship descriptions. After using the link below to access the Academic Works website, students may click on the scholarship names to read the descriptions and access links for the applications for most of the scholarships. Students will need to print out the applications and send the completed applications and required attachments to the addresses provided in the external scholarship descriptions. A few of the scholarships have specific deadlines and applications that are only available at the high school guidance offices indicated in the descriptions.
You may view the External Scholarships available for the 2024-2025 school year in the list below or on the Chipola Academic Works website using the following link.
*CHIPOLA ACADEMIC WORKS WEBSITE LINK*: External Opportunities - Chipola College Scholarship Opportunities (academicworks.com)
ANTHONY TODD HOLCOMB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship for a graduate of Liberty County High School, Blountstown High School, or Altha High School or GED recipient, must be a resident of Calhoun or Liberty County, must have a 2.0 or better high school gpa, applicant must show good moral character and exhibit Christian living principles, preference given to students active in Christian organizations and exhibiting community involvement, scholarship funds can be used for either academic or workforce development courses at Chipola College and preference will be given to Workforce Development applicants, must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, preference given to those applicants that can show financial need, and must follow standard college requirements. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from either a teacher or school administrator. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED PLEASE REFER TO APPLICATION FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. APPLY TO ANTHONY TODD HOLCOMB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, P.O. BOX 561, BRISTOL, FL 32321 BY MAY 1. Application-Anthony Todd Holcomb Scholarship
COX FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship, must be a resident of Jackson County, preference given to applicants that are members of the First Baptist Church of Marianna, student must exhibit scholastic ability, good moral character and Christian living principles, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 1289 Old Village Road, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312 BY APRIL 12. External Scholarship Application
D. R. & DELLA ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP– Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior of Malone High School, must maintain 3.0 GPA in high school and participate in school activities, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO MALONE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
DONA LEONARD DUNN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a current graduating senior from Blountstown High School with both merit and financial need, must have a minimum 2.5 high school gpa and be of outstanding character, must maintain a minimum 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola College and follow standard college requirements. SEE BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR REQUIRED SPECIAL APPLICATION FORM AND DEADLINE DATE. APPLY TO BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFICE.
EVELYN AND JOHN B. MCCOY, SR. VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL FUND –Partial tuition/books scholarship to a graduating senior from Blountstown High School who plans to enroll full-time in the Automotive Technology program at Chipola. Must have a 2.0+ gpa in high school and maintain a 2.5 gpa each semester at Chipola, and be active in high school as well as college and community activities. Applicant must have a need for the scholarship and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
FUQUA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship for a current Altha High School graduate (no GED recipients), must maintain 2.5+ GPA at Chipola, enroll as a full-time student at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO ALTHA HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
GEORGE ATKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior of a Calhoun County high school who is interested in studying history or government. Must maintain 2.5 GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO GEORGE ATKINS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, c/o Christopher Atkins, P.O. Box 475, Blountstown, FL 32424 BY MAY 1. External Scholarship Application
GRACEVILLE GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Tuition scholarship to a Graceville resident, current Graceville High School graduate, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, GRACEVILLE GARDEN CLUB, P.O. Box 728, GRACEVILLE, FL 32440 BY APRIL 30. External Scholarship Application
GRACEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STEM SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Graceville High School, must be majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, applicant must be eligible to take Precalculus Mathematics (MAC 1140) or higher during the Fall 2023 semester at Chipola, recipient must register to take a minimum of 12 semester hours at Chipola, must maintain a minimum 3.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. SEE COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE AND APPLY TO GRACEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. External Scholarship Application
GRACEVILLE LIONS CLUB - A.D. "DOUG" WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - "DADDY BUCK" BARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP –Partial tuition/books scholarships to Graceville residents, must be a Graceville High School or Poplar Springs High School graduate with a 2.0+ GPA, maintain 2.75+ GPA at Chipola and enroll in a minimum of 12 hours each semester, and follow standard college requirements. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED - CONTACT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR FOUNDATION. APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, GRACEVILLE LIONS CLUB, P.O. BOX 611, GRACEVILLE, FL 32440 BY May 1. Application-Graceville Lions Club Scholarship
GRACEVILLE LIONS CLUB WILMER “SLIM” SMITH SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition/books scholarship to Graceville area residents, must be a Graceville High School or Poplar Springs High School graduate with a minimum 2.75 gpa and maintain 2.75 gpa each semester at Chipola and enroll in a minimum of 12 hours each semester and follow standard college requirements. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED - CONTACT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR FOUNDATION. APPLY TO WILMER “SLIM” SMITH SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, GRACEVILLE LIONS CLUB, P.O. BOX 611, GRACEVILLE, FL 32440 BY MAY 1. Application-Graceville Lions Club Scholarship
KATELYN CROSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a current year Malone High School graduate, applicant must have a minimum 3.0 high school gpa, must maintain a minimum 3.0 college gpa each semester, and follow standard college requirements. Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others, have a kind-hearted nature as well as a passion for success and perseverance. Applicants must be involved in an extra-curricular activity at Malone High School such as athletic programs, Beta Club, FFA or others. Applicants must have a proven record of outstanding leadership ability, school service, good moral conduct and community involvement and must outline this information in the student application letter. The scholarship is available to applicants regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Applicants must not already be receiving a full athletic or academic scholarship. SUBMIT COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE TO MALONE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AND SEE COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
M.M. MASHBURN SCHOLARSHIP –Two partial tuition and/or books scholarships available to a current graduate of a Calhoun County high school (one scholarship to Blountstown senior and one scholarship to Altha senior), must take 15 hours each semester, must demonstrate need for financial assistance, maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.APPLY TO ALTHA HIGH SCHOOL AND BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. SEE COUNSELORS FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
M. R. COGGIN SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Chipley High School, applicants must be of good moral character and demonstrate academic achievement and have a financial need for the scholarship. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview and must follow standard college requirements. APPLICATION FORMS AND APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE AVAILABLE IN THE CHIPLEY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE AND MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.
MARIANNA OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition or books scholarship to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Jackson County high school, must be a full-time student, must have a high school GPA of 2.0+, maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, applicants may be interviewed, selection based on academics, test scores, activities and the need of the applicant, and must follow the standard college requirements. SPECIAL OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIRED - CONTACT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR FOUNDATION OFFICE FOR APPLICATION. APPLY TO OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, P.O. BOX 943, MARIANNA, FL 32447. DEADLINE APRIL 26. Application - Optimist International Scholarship
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition/books scholarship to graduate of a high school from Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty or Washington Counties, must maintain 2.75 gpa and be a full-time student at Chipola, must be knowledgeable of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his mission, must have a need for the scholarship, and be of good character. Three letters of recommendation (one from principal or teacher and two from community members) must be submitted with application. A personal interview will be scheduled with the scholarship selection committee for the top applicants. The scholarship will be awarded without preference to race, religion, or nationality. APPLY TO, MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 4222 SOUTH STREET, MARIANNA, FL 32448 BY MAY 1. External Scholarship Application
MILDRED H. KEEN SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition scholarship to full-time student from Chipola district, must have high school GPA 2.0+, majoring in Library Science or English, maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, must reapply for scholarship to be considered for continued funding for a second year, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, GRACEVILLE LIONS CLUB, GRACEVILLE, FL 32440 BY MAY 1. External Scholarship Application
OLAN P. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition scholarship to a current Poplar Springs High School graduate, must be of good character and maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average at Chipola and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
ROBERT AND KATHRYN McRAE / REX LUMBER SCHOLARSHIPS – Multiple scholarships toward 30 semester hours of tuition and an allocation for books to applicants planning to enroll and pursue an Associate of Science degree in Engineering Technology or specializing in one of the certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Motors certification, or Engineering Technology Support Specialist certification or the clock hour certification in Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology. Each scholarship will be a one-year scholarship toward 30 semester hours of tuition and/or books for classes required for the A.S. Engineering Technology program, or toward the 12-credit hour Advanced Manufacturing: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Motors certification, or toward the 18-credit hour Engineering Technology Support Specialist certification, or toward the 600-clock hour certification in Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology. Multiple scholarships will be awarded by the Rex Lumber Graceville plant and applicants for these scholarships will be given priority consideration if they are current or recent graduates from the following high schools: Graceville High School, Poplar Springs High School, Holmes County High School, Cottondale High School or Chipley High School. Additionally, multiple scholarships will be awarded by the Rex Lumber Bristol plant and applicants for these scholarships will be given priority consideration if they are current or recent graduates from the following high schools: Liberty County High School, Blountstown High School, and Altha High School. Second consideration will go to applicants that are graduates of any other high school within Chipola’s five-county service district, Liberty, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington, and Holmes Counties. Also, children of Rex Lumber employees (must be employed for at least one year) are eligible to apply for the scholarship to enroll in the Engineering Technology program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average in order to apply for the scholarship and must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average each semester enrolled at Chipola College in order to retain scholarship. The Fall 2024/Spring 2025 first-year scholarship recipients will be eligible to reapply for the scholarship for use during the second year of the Engineering Technology program. The scholarship donor will consider second year funding based upon prevailing economic conditions and the student’s performance in the academic program. Scholarship applicants must submit completed applications by June 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. to the Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446. Scholarship recipients that excel in the Engineering Technology programs may be eligible for paid internship positions within Rex Lumber Company. Robert and Kathryn McRae scholarship application
PEGGY YON MILLS SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior of Cottondale High School, must have a minimum 2.0 high school gpa, applicant must outline his/her financial need in the scholarship application letter as well as how the scholarship will assist in the applicant’s educational and career plans, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
PHILIP D. PIPPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a 2024 graduate of Chipley High School, applicant must outline his/her community involvement in the application letter and be of good moral character, must have a minimum 3.5 high school gpa, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO PIPPIN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 219 BLAKELY DREW BLVD, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459. APPLY BY MAY 1. External Scholarship Application
RAMSEY PIGGLY WIGGLY CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition/books scholarship to a graduating 2024 high school senior from Blountstown High School, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. SEE COUNSELOR FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
RAMSEY PIGGLY WIGGLY LIBERTY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition/books scholarship to a graduating 2024 high school senior from Liberty County High School, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO LIBERTY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. SEE COUNSELOR FOR DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
RAY PIGOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Chipley High School or Vernon High School, applicants must be a member of FFA, must be planning to purse a college degree in Agriculture or a STEM related field, must have a minimum 2.8 high school gpa to apply, and follow standard college requirements. APPLY TO RAY PIGOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 1232 SOUTH BLVD, CHIPLEY, FL 32428 BY MAY 10, 2024. External Scholarship Application
RYAN HILTON RUSSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship for a current Blountstown High School graduating senior planning to enroll at Chipola in one of the following Associate of Science programs (Nursing, Culinary Management, Electronic Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Technology) or Workforce Development certificate programs (Automotive, Computer Systems, Electronic Technology, Telecommunications) Also, could enroll in Firefighting, EMT, or Law Enforcement programs at Chipola, in the event there are no applicants for the areas listed above then an applicant pursuing an Associate of Arts degree will be considered, must be a resident of Calhoun County, must be a person of good character and discipline who will use the scholarship to maximum benefit, must have a minimum 2.5 high school gpa to apply and an “E” or “S” in conduct, and must follow standard college requirements. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from a present or former teacher Deadline to apply is May 1 to Ryan Hilton Russell Memorial Scholarship, Blountstown High School, 18597 NE SR 69, Blountstown, FL 32424. External Scholarship Application
SANDY KIRKLAND FLECK SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Chipley High School or an accredited home school study program with a 2.5 or better gpa, applicant must be a person of good character and discipline and show evidence of participation and leadership in activities of the school and/or community, preference will be given to students with a financial need for the scholarship, must maintain 2.5 gpa at Chipola and reapply for scholarship for second year. APPLY TO SANDY KIRKLAND FLECK SCHOLARSHIP AT CHIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OFFICE. SEE COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE. External Scholarship Application
SYDNEY HOLLAND MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP – Two partial tuition and/or books scholarships awarded for both the Fall 2024 semester and Spring 2025 semester to students enrolled in the Chipola RN program or accepted into the RN program for the Fall 2024 semester for the fall award, or accepted into the RN program for the Spring 2025 semester for the spring semester award,, must maintain a minimum 2.5 gpa each semester at Chipola College and have a minimum 3.0 gpa from high school, and follow standard college requirements. MAIL APPLICATION TO: SYDNEY HOLLAND MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 3482 LIVE OAK LANE, MARIANNA, FL 32446 BY JUNE 4. External Scholarship Application
TOMMY GENE “TG” HARKRIDER, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Malone High School, applicants must have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average, must have a financial need for the scholarship, and follow standard college requirements. SEE MALONE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFCE FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE AND TO SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. External Scholarship Application
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP – Partial renewable tuition and/or books scholarship to a student of character and discipline with preference given to a student from Chipola’s five-county district, must be currently enrolled at Chipola College or must be accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at Chipola, must pursue college prep, college level or workforce development course work, must maintain a 2.0 gpa at Chipola, must be active in college and community affairs, and must follow standard college requirements. The question of financial need will be considered, but will not be the final determinant. A student may reapply for additional two years if he/she enrolls in the BS Secondary Math or Science Education program at Chipola. Preference will be given to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority affiliates. APPLY TO MU OMICRON ZETA CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA SCHOLARSHIP, 4222 SOUTH STREET, MARIANNA, FL 32448 BY MAY 1. External Scholarship Application
Scholarships through the Chipola College Foundation are supported by private donations. Donors set the scholarship criteria and scholarship deadlines.
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