Senior Scholarships

Explore scholarships for St. Johns County public high school seniors, including opportunities for college, technical school, and career pathways.

Senior Scholarships

Senior Scholarships

INK! manages over 20 scholarships worth over $40,000 available to St. Johns County public high school seniors pursue further education

Over $50,000 available for the Class of 2026!

🗓️ Mark your calendar: the online scholarship application opens February 2, 2026, for the Class of 2026.

INK! manages more than 15 scholarships for eligible St. Johns County public high school seniors continuing their education after graduation. Over $50,000 in scholarships for students continuing their education through college, vocational, or technical programs.

Students can apply online for two application types: merit-based and needs-based scholarships. Students who meet federal free or reduced-lunch income guidelines should complete both merit and needs-based applications. If family income exceeds those limits, the student need only complete a merit-based application.

Scholarships available to graduating seniors include:

Dr. Wayne Hartley Memorial Scholarship for The Academies • Jack Hamilton Wheeler Memorial Scholarships • Tanner Gillespie Memorial Future Firefighter Scholarships • Tucker McCarty Health Science Scholarship • David Toner Scholarship • Rays of Hope Foundation Scholarship • Marc Nathan DeBernardis Arts Scholarship • MacDonald Family Education Scholarship • Lieutenant Colonel Sally MacDonald Memorial Scholarship • Kappa Alpha Psi St. Augustine Alumni Scholarship •  Florence Abarbanel Memorial Music Scholarship • St. Johns County INK! Jumpstart Scholarships

Want more information about Senior Scholarships?

To learn more about applying for or supporting senior scholarships, email James Wheeler at james.wheeler@stjohns.k12.fl.us or call (904) 547-7121.

Listen to the podcast

Free Money Time! College and post-secondary education costs money. That’s a fact. In this episode of The INK! Podcast, Jim and Ian talk about free money (a.k.a. scholarship opportunities) for graduating seniors. With INK!’s online scholarship application platform it’s easier than every to apply!

“We take great pride in stewarding these scholarship opportunities. Many of these awards come from a place of deep love and respect. They honor loved ones who left an indelible mark on the community. They also allow students to explore further education while alleviating some of the financial burden. We encourage all St. Johns County families to take advantage of these awards.”

-Cathy Newman
INK! Executive Director