Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
The Lion Dennis Dulniak Book Scholarship /Oviedo-Winter Springs Lions Club
Youth Exchange Scholarship Trust Fund / Florida Lions Club District 35-O


Lion Dennis Dulniak Book Scholarship
▶️2026 APPLICATION◀️

The Lion Dennis Dulniak Book Scholarship awards $1000 to one deserving graduating senior from each of the following high schools:  Paul J. Hagerty High School, Oviedo High School & Winter Springs High School.  Applications must be SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY by February 15, 2026. Email scholarships@owslions.org with any questions.

YESTF
▶️2026  APPLICATION ◀️

The Youth Exchange Scholarship Trust Fund (YESTF) sponsors multiple $1000 scholarships each year to seniors graduating from high schools in Florida's 35-0 district.  This district includes schools in Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, and parts of Levy, Osceola, Polk north of Hwy 50, Sumter and Volusia counties. 

This Scholarship was created by the Lions Clubs of District 35-0 to establish a suitable Memorial to commemorate the untimely death of Paivi Harittu, from Paimio, Finland. Miss Harittu, a Youth Exchange student traveling under the auspices of Lions Clubs International Youth Exchange Program, lost her life in a tragic automobile accident in Orlando on the evening of July 4, 1983. Scholarships will be presented to outstanding students and may be used for educational purposes or other educational travel. Applications must be postmarked by February 6, 2026.