Falcons PTSO Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 21, 2026
Winners Announced
Apr 21, 2026
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher
School Name:
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Location:
Miami, Florida

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published July 7, 2025
Essay Topic

Choose one of the prompts below and answer the essay prompt in 600 words or less.

  1. 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.
  2. 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?
  3. 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?
  4. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
  5. 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?
400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 21, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 21, 2026.