Funding Amount

Varies per recipient (Total awarded to date: $693,500 across 240 scholars)

Deadline

February 16, 2027

140 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 16, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Program Type: Annual scholarships for graduating female high school seniors

Geographic Scope: Graduating seniors from the following high schools:

  • Dr Phillips High School
  • Ocoee High School
  • Olympia High School
  • West Orange High School
  • Windermere High School

Purpose: To assist graduating young women with college tuition expenses and support their educational advancement

Student Eligibility Criteria

  • Gender: Female
  • Status: Graduating high school senior
  • Schools: Must attend Dr Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia, West Orange, or Windermere High Schools
  • GPA: Minimum 3.0 (unweighted)
  • Academic Potential: Must demonstrate
  • Extracurricular/Community Involvement: Required
  • Financial Need: Must demonstrate need for financial assistance

Award Information

  • Total Awarded to Date: $693,500 to 240 young women
  • 2024-2025 Awardees: 12 scholars selected

Notable Scholar Outcomes

Scholarship recipients have attended prestigious institutions including: The University of Texas, University of Miami, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Wellesley College, Emory University, Cornell University, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Florida A&M University, Vanderbilt University, Point Park University, Valencia College, University of Alabama, and Yale University

Organization Information

F.I.D. Number: 59-3614854 Registration: CH-28734

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Process

Application Status: Applications for 2026 (graduating May 2026) have closed as of February 16, 2026

Next Application Deadline: February 16, 2027 (estimated for graduating class of 2027)

How to Apply

1. Complete the official 2026 Scholarship Application Form (available on website)
2. Submit application by the stated deadline
3. Provide evidence of meeting all eligibility criteria

    Required Materials

  • Proof of enrollment in eligible high school (Dr Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia, West Orange, or Windermere)
  • Transcripts demonstrating minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
  • Documentation of extracurricular and community involvement
  • Essay or statement demonstrating financial need and academic potential

Note: Specific application materials and narrative questions should be reviewed in the official application form.

What Central Florida Womens League Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026
4
Total given
$53K
Median grant
$16K
Range
$2,000–$20K
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Women
  • K-12 schools

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