Each spring, The Education Foundation proudly awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education at universities, state colleges, technical colleges or vocational programs.
With awards ranging from $500 to $12,000, students have access to over 100 scholarship opportunities through a single, streamlined online application.
Student Eligibility - Must be an Osceola County student or resident
Application Opens:
Application Deadline:
Notification of Awards:
November 1, 2025
January 31, 2026
March - April 2026 (via email)
Interested in establishing a scholarship to support future generations? We invite you to contact our Scholarship Manager to learn more about how you can make a lasting impact.
In 2025, the Education Foundation and their generous donors awarded 600 scholarships totaling over $915,000.
The Education Foundation has partnered with Valencia College and the School District of Osceola County on the Got College? initiative to increase the college-going rate for Osceola County graduating high school seniors. This partnership has increased that rate in Osceola County by more than 36% since 2010!
This initiative approached the hurdles with an actionable plan: dispatching college student ambassadors to local public schools; bringing all Osceola School District students to Valencia’s Osceola Campus for tours sponsored by the Celebration Foundation; and requesting that the University of Central Florida offer more majors at its regional campus at Valencia Osceola.
Outside of the Education Foundation's Scholarship Program, there are other organizations that support students in pursuing their post secondary dream. Please check out the links below for more information on additional financial aid resources.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship: https://floridabrightfutures.gov/
