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AFS Funding Futures Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Academic Financial Services Inc |
| Amount: | Three scholarships - $2,000 each |
| Use: | Scholarships may used at any post secondary institution for any degree. |
| Criteria: | Students must need financial assistance to attend college in addition to the AFS Funding Futures Scholarship. Student GPA must be 2.0 or higher. |
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Al Downing Jazz Education |
| Sponsor: | The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc. |
| Amount: | Various awards up $2,000 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must use scholarship to further studies in jazz. Students must submit a recorded audition (maximum of 20 minutes) demonstrating their ability to interpret jazz and improvise in a style reflecting exposure to the jazz idiom. The recording may be on CD or cassette labeled with the student’s name, instrument, school, home address and listing of tunes performed on the recording. Students must perform 3 contrasting selections (one must be a blues) with live accompaniment. Selected tunes must be from the standard jazz repertoire. All performers (except drummers) are expected to play/sing the melody and to improvise.
In addition, students must submit a written essay (minimum of 100 words) on the topic “What jazz means in my life” along with a band director’s recommendation. Please send all submissions to: Scholarship Committee Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association P.O. Box 2240 St. Petersburg, FL 33731-2240 |
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Argel Jordan |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Seminole Lake |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Osceola High School with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community. Financial need will be considered. |
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Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association |
| Sponsor: | AFCEA Scholarship Committee |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year Florida College or University |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be enrolled in programs or pursuing classes related to electronics, electronic communications, electrical engineering, information systems, computer technology, physics, or mathematics. Students must have participated in academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular activities. Financial need will be considered. Special consideration will be given to applications affiliated with the Military, or ROTC. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale. |
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Bay Area Manufacturers |
| Sponsor: | Bay Area Manufacturers Association |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school and demonstrate financial need for educational assistance. Applicants must pursue a career in manufacturing, (I.e. engineering, customer service, manufacturing, information systems, computer science, machinist, electronics technician, drafter, graphic artist, welder, etc.) A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. |
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Beth Marshner Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Family and Friends of Beth Marshner |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Four year college/ university. |
| Criteria: | Student must be a graduating senior from a Pinellas County public high school. Student must plan to seek a degree or certification from a four year college/university. Student must have completed Spanish IV with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. Financial need will be considered. Preference will be given to student planning a career in foreign language education. |
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Better Living For Seniors Healthcare |
| Sponsor: | BLS Pan Committee/Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or technical-vocational program |
| Criteria: | The scholarship award will recognize a student graduating from a Pinellas County public high school. Students must pursue a career in Nursing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Demonstrated values of service to the community and good character. Financial need will be considered. Students must have the ability to succeed. |
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Bill and Louise Hoskins Visual Arts |
| Sponsor: | Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Amount: | One scholarship of $1,000 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Students must be a graduating senior and a resident of the greater Palm Harbor area zip codes: 34681, 34683, 34684, 34685, 34660, 34688*, 34677* (unincorporated areas only).
Student must submit:
1. Cover letter stating your aspirations and / or intentions 2. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (none from a relative), one covering each of the following areas: artistic ability, extra-curricular school art activities, and community and/ artistic involvement 3. Four (4) slides or photographs, of excellent quality, representative of their best artistic works. All work must be original works created solely by applicant. Slides and/or photographs submitted cannot be returned. Note: Please do not submit original artwork. Each slide or photograph must be marked with an arrow to indicate the top of the art work. Slides must be 2" x 2" or 35mm and must not be taped together. Photographs smaller than 3" x 5" will not be considered.
Please have slides or photographs mailed or delivered to the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Connie Davis, 1151 Nebraska Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
* To receive the scholarship monies the student must be accepted at an art school or college to study the visual arts. |
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Bob Bentz Hurricane Soccer |
| Sponsor: | Soccer Boosters |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts will vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Palm Harbor University High School who have been a member of the varsity soccer team for a minimum of two years. The applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, a desire to improve academicaly, and service to his/her school and community. |
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Boca Ciega High School Class of '55 Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Members of BCHS Class of 1955, Friends and Family |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | This scholarship will be awarded to a Boca Ciega High School graduate. Applicants must have demonstrated school and community service, financial need, high ethical standards, and a minimum GPA of 2.5. |
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Bond Hammond Class of '02 |
| Sponsor: | Sandy Hammond & Grant Bond |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/ university. |
| Criteria: | Applicant must be a graduating senior from St. Petersburg High School. Applicant must plan to seek a degree or certification from a two-four year college/ university. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and a minimum 1100 on the Standard Aptitude Test (SAT). Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. |
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BPW-St. Petersburg-Pinellas Connie Passmore Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Mid-Day Business and Professional Women's Club |
| Amount: | Various awards of $100 to $500 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/ university or vocational-techincal education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students from a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and service to school and community. College-bound students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or a minimum score of 1000 on SAT. Applicants pursuing a vocational-technical education program must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. |
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Byrne Johnston Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Wallace and Carol Johnston |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants who are graduating seniors and have demonstrated turnaround behaviors, including improvement since ninth grade in attendance and academic performance. School and community involvement, leadership potential and financial need will be considered. |
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Caregivers Youth |
| Sponsor: | Caregivers Support Network |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two/Four Year College/University |
| Criteria: | Student must be a graduating senior with a GPA of at least a 2.5. Student must have past or present responsibilities in care giving for a family member or someone living in your home.
Please e-mail an additional 500 word essay (Topic: Your responsibilities of being a youth caregiver and how the experience affected your life and future goals) to: jcoticchio@thegoodmangroup.com. |
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Center for Wellness and Medical Professions |
| Sponsor: | PHUHS Center for Wellness and Medical Professions Booster Club |
| Amount: | Two awards of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Students must have a 2.5 GPA and be a graduating senior from the Center of Wellness & Medical Professions Program at Palm Harbor University High School. Applicant must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a desire to improve academically and through service to his/her school & community. Student will list community service and hours of service during 4 years of high school. Student will list activities, offices held in school clubs, academic clubs and sports teams. |
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Charlene Amy Goss Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Charles K. Goss |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors from Osceola High School. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a member of the Osceola Track or Cross-Country Women's Track Team. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrated values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. Financial need will be considered. |
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Charles S. Brock |
| Sponsor: | Patricia Brock Harris & Family |
| Amount: | One award of $600 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors from St. Petersburg High School who are excelling in a foreign language, third year or higher. The pursuit of a four-year degree is required. Qualities such as high personal and academic achievement, as well as high ethical standards, are essential. Financial need will be considered. |
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Christine Baker Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Boca Ciega High School Alumni Association |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Christine Baker served as the vocal music director from 1953 through 1971. She produced a nationally recognized program of excellence from the very beginning. She was a disciplinarian and demanded the highest quality program possible. She was also a sensitive and loving person who always put her students first The impact of her efforts has been to produce the highest quality citizens in our country and community, who have personally stated their praise, admiration, and love for her. Literally hundreds of people have written letters pronouncing her personal impact on their lives when they sent their contributions to the scholarship.
Applicants must be graduating seniors from Boca Ciega High School who have shown leadership in the music field. Students must plan to attend an accredited institution and pursue a degree related to music. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. |
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CHS Leadership Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | CHS Student Government |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 or 2 awards of $500 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | The applicants for the scholarship will be selected and evaluated based on the following criteria: Unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher, CHS student, Involved in 2 or more activities (captain or an officer in at least one of the activities)
To be considered all students must mail a letter, program, or minutes of a meeting verifying involvement in 2 or more activities and the verification of the students status (must be a captain or officer for at least one activity.)
In addition, please write a 250 to 500 word essay. The topic of the essay is "How will your leadership roles in high school benefit your life long goals?"
Mail verification and essay to: Anne Pekrul CHS Student Government 540 S. Hercules Ave. Clearwater, FL 33764 |
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Clearwater High Class of '65 |
| Sponsor: | Graduating Class: Clearwater High 1965 |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Clearwater High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated school and community involvement. |
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Clearwater High Class of '68 |
| Sponsor: | Clearwater High School Class of '68 |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/universtiy or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Clearwater High School or a graduating senior from any Pinellas County public high school who is the son or daughter of a member of the Clearwater High Class of 1968. All applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and demonstrated school and/or community involvement. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Finalist may be interviewed. |
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Clearwater Jazz Holiday |
| Sponsor: | Clearwater Jazz Holiday |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two/Four Year College/University |
| Criteria: | Student must have a 2.75 GPA or greater, must be a graduating senior from Pinellas County Public Schools, and have a history of study and performance of jazz music.
In addition, if the student is a finalist the sponsor will contact the student and request an essay pertaining to the students personal history of jazz music, an audio of jazz performance and a letter of recommendation from the band director. |
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Criminal Justice Academy Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | |
| Amount: | One award of $1000 |
| Use: | Two or four year college or university |
| Criteria: | The scholarship award will recognize one graduating student from the Criminal Justice Academy at Pinellas Park High School. The Student must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in criminal justice and law-related classes. The greatest consideration will be given to GPA and involvement in law-related activities. Considerations will also be given to the student's continued interest in law related studies, community service, disciplinary record and high school attendance. |
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David Stout - Sunrise Rotary |
| Sponsor: | Sunrise Rotary |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts will vary |
| Use: | St. Petersburg College or PTEC |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Northeast High School who plan to seek a degree or certificate from St. Petersburg College or Pinellas Technical Education Center. The applicant planning to attend SPC must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and the applicant planning to attend PTEC must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. |
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Deborah Vincent Memorial Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Deborah Vincent Memorial |
| Amount: | Number of scholarships and awards amounts may vary |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and financial need, community involvement and school involvement is required.
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Derby Lane |
| Sponsor: | St. Petersburg Kennel Club |
| Amount: | Approximately 45 awards of varying amounts |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational- technical education program in Florida. |
| Criteria: | Recipients will be selected from each Pinellas County public high school. Educational goals and aspirations will be considered. Recipients will be required to attend a school in Florida. |
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Doug Jamerson Memorial |
| Sponsor: | The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students from a Pinellas County high school. The student must attend either Gibbs High School, St. Petersburg High School or Lakewood High School OR the student must reside in zip codes 33705, 33711 or 33712. The student must plan to seek a degree or teaching certification from a two-four year college/university and pursue a career in public education. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. Financial need will be considered. |
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Dr. Jerry Runkle Memorial Scholarship for Foster Children |
| Sponsor: | Dr. Jerry Runkle |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students from a Pinellas County public high school and demonstrate financial need for educational assistance. Applicants must be foster children. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. Preference will also be given to students pursuing degrees in mathematics, philosophy or engineering. |
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Drew Factor |
| Sponsor: | Andrew B. Factor Memorial Fund |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000.00 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students from St. Petersburg High School and must have a 3.0 GPA |
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East Lake High School SGA Rachel Murray |
| Sponsor: | East Lake High Student Government |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from East Lake High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The student must exhibit leadership as an officer in either a club or student-run organization. |
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Ebony |
| Sponsor: | Ebony Scholars Committee |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be African-American and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients will be selected from current senior members of the Ebony Scholarship Club who attend Boca Ciega High School, Dixie Hollins High School, Gibbs High School, Lakewood High School, Northeast High School, Osceola High School, Pinellas Park High School, or St. Petersburg High School. |
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Eugenia L. Berry - Friends of Clearwater Library |
| Sponsor: | Dr. David C. Berry |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | An accredited Four year College or University |
| Criteria: | The scholarship award will recognize one student graduating from a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants should be of proven academic ability as evidenced by their overall high school grade point average of 3.0.
Student must also be of good moral character. In addition, applicants should have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability during their high school experience as evidenced by service to school and community.
While special consideration will be given to applicants who support the area of library science either through volunteer work, or plan to pursue a career in library science, students of all discipline are encouraged to apply. |
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Evan Huffman |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Seminole Lake |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Seminole High School with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Perference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community. Financial need will be considered. |
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Evelyn G. Barnes Memorial |
| Sponsor: | The Florida Orchestra |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be Pinellas County graduating seniors seeking a degree in music, with a major in orchestral instruments. Applicants with financial need must have a "C" average or better and demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. Finalist may be required to audition in person and will be notified of an audition day. |
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F. Joseph Burns, III |
| Sponsor: | F. Joseph Burns, Jr. M.D. |
| Amount: | One award of $500.00 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors from Northeast High School and demonstrate a desire to improve themselves. The recipient will be selected from applicants who seek a degree at a two or four-year college/university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Preference will be given to applicants who are involved in school activities, preferably sports. |
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Florida Prepaid Scholarship Opportunity |
| Sponsor: | Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sheehan |
| Amount: | One 4-year Florida Prepaid Plan (120 credit hours) and one year of dormitory |
| Use: | University |
| Criteria: | We are looking for a student with a desire to become a teacher or a general contractor. Others, who are planning a different career, will be considered if they can demonstrate a strong financial need. The students selected must have high personal and academic achievement and must be working toward completing a degree in 4 years time.
To be considered for the scholarship, please write an additional essay of no more than 250 words describing how you think a college education will change your life. E-mail the essay to: cannon6lb@tampabay.rr.com |
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Frances Shaw Stavros |
| Sponsor: | Frances Shaw Stavros |
| Amount: | Numbers of awards and amounts will vary. Total award not to exceed $5,000. |
| Use: | Eckerd College |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school and must apply for admission to Eckerd College, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and demonstrate strong leadership and community service. The award may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient through the senior year at Eckerd College. |
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Frances Shaw Stavros Technical Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Education Foundation |
| Amount: | $1500.00 |
| Use: | The use of the scholarship is for PTEC only. |
| Criteria: | Student must be a high school senior attending a public high school in Pinellas County. The use of the scholarship is for PTEC only. |
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GFWC Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club |
| Sponsor: | GFWC Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club |
| Amount: | One award amount will vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating females from a Pinellas County public high school who reside in Palm Harbor. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A minimum of 300 hours of volunteer service performed from ninth through twelfth grade is requried to be eligible. |
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Gulfport Women's Club Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Gulfport Women's Club |
| Amount: | 1 @ $1,000 (One Time Only) |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Qualified students must attend Boca Ciega High School and live in Gulfport. Financial Need, GPA, School Involvement and Community and Volunteer Services will be considered during the selection process.
Please mail a 500-word essay to the address listed below:
Gulfport Women’s Club
Attn: Mrs. Bolas
6020 Shore Blvd. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707 |
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Harry Danielson, Ed.D. Memorial |
| Sponsor: | |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to major in psychology, counseling, education, or human relations. Financial need will be considered. |
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Helen Ellis Culinary Arts Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | The Ellis Foundation, Inc. |
| Amount: | One $5,00 award - renewable on conditional guidelines |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university / technical school |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students of Tarpon Springs High School and wish to pursue a Culinary Arts Career. The applicants for the scholarship will be evaluated and selected based upon the following criteria: Community Service, School Involvement, Grade Point Average and Financial Need. This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient. |
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Helen Ellis Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Ellis Foundation, Inc. |
| Amount: | Two $5,000 awards, ten $1,000 awards |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Tarpon Springs High School. Demonstrated service to school and community and above average grades and test scores are required. This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient. |
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Helen Ellis Memorial Arts |
| Sponsor: | Ellis Foundation, Inc. |
| Amount: | One $2,000 award |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Tarpon Springs High School. Student must be involved in one of the following Arts: music, art, photography. Demonstrated service to school and community and above average grades and test scores are required. This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient. |
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Herman and Mary Allen |
| Sponsor: | Herman and Mary Allen |
| Amount: | Fourteen awards of $500 each (seven males and seven females) |
| Use: | Four-year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors from a Palm Harbor University High School. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00, a minimum SAT of 1000, or a minimum ACT of 20. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in education. Financial need will be considered. |
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Herman and Mary Allen - Stillman College |
| Sponsor: | Herman and Mary Allen |
| Amount: | Two awards of $5,000(one African-American and one Caucasian) |
| Use: | Student must be accepted and attend Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be a graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.25 and a minimum SAT of 1,000 or a minimum ACT of 20. Financial need will be considered. |
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J. Howard Hinesley Music and Art Education Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Education Foundation |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000.00 |
| Use: | Two-four year Florida College or University |
| Criteria: | The scholarship award will recognize one student graduating from any Pinellas County public high school. Students must intend to pursue a career in music or arts education, and have a 2.5 GPA, financial need will be considered. Students must have participated in music or arts programs in high school (band, chorus, arts, etc.). |
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Jeffery D. Bouton Memorial Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Jeffery D. Bouton Memorial Scholarship |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | The scholarship award will recognize one student graduating from Seminole High School. The student must be a graduating senior from Seminole High School, must have a weighted GPA of at least 3.0 and preference will be given to ROTC members, or those who have attained the rank of Girl Scout or Eagle Scout or earned the Girl Scout Gold Award or any Eagle Scout Award. Financial need will be considered. |
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Jennifer O'Hanlon Track Achievement |
| Sponsor: | Jennifer's Family |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from East Lake High School with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have participated on the track team for a minimum of two years. |
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Jimi Huffman Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Family & Friends of "Jimi Huffman" |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Dunedin High School who are members of the varsity baseball team. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, dedication, discipline, positive mental attitude, and demonstrate team work. |
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Joan and Scott Rose |
| Sponsor: | Dr. and Mrs. Scott Rose |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Four year college/univeristy in Florida. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students attending a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must pursue a degree in education. Academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need will be considered. |
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John Allen Blank Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Jacqueline Blank and the Blank Family |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be enrolled in the Pinellas Center for Creative Arts Program at Gibbs High School. Applicants must demonstrate a desire for self-improvement. Recipients will be required to enroll in a program for dance or music at a two or four-year college or university. Financial need will be considered. |
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John Andrew Blank Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Jacqueline Blank and the Blank Family |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must be well rounded with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a child of a classroom teacher. Financial aid will be considered. |
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John Anthony Barretto Memorial Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | The Barretto Family |
| Amount: | One award of $1,500 |
| Use: | Florida State University |
| Criteria: | Student must be a graduating senior from Seminole High School with a GPA of 3.5. Student must be an athlete with strong verbal skills, and an aptitude for writing. Student must aspire to attend Florida State University and be considering a profession in law. |
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John C. Anderson Scholarship For Future Leaders |
| Sponsor: | John Anderson Family |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must be involved in PAL (Police Athletic League) and seeking a business, finance or marketing degree. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or above and be involved in the community.
In addition, to be considered for the scholarship you must send an e-mail with the following information "Please describe your experience with the Police Athletic League (PAL) and what it meant to you." Send the description to "rwa@procyondirect.com" and use "JCA Scholarship Application" as the subject line. |
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John M. Schwalje Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Jerry Schwalje |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors from Dunedin High School who are well-rounded, highly motivated, and have demonstrated school and community service. Acceptance to a college or university with a major in education is required. |
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John O. Burke Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Nancy Burke |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from St. Petersburg High School who demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to male students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must show participation in three of the following: Thespian Club, Interact Club, Fellowship of Christian Students Club, newspaper or yearbook photographer or varsity athletics. |
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Joseph L. Carwise Memorial |
| Sponsor: | North County Minority Advisory Committee |
| Amount: | A minimum of three awards of $500 to $1,000 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors attending a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend Dunedin, Clearwater, Countryside, East Lake, Largo, Palm Harbor, Seminole or Tarpon Springs High Schools.
Applicants must submit an additional essay (1-2 pages) on the topic “Anchored for Success”. Please e-mail the essay to WRIGHTP@pcsb.org. |
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Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Key Club |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amount vary |
| Use: | year university that is part of the State of Florida University System |
| Criteria: | The students must be an active member of the Seminole High School Key Club. The criteria are based on academic achievement, SAT scores, community services, and financial need. |
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Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Magnet High School |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole Foundation |
| Amount: | One award amount will vary |
| Use: | Four year university that is part of the State of Florida University System |
| Criteria: | Student must live in the Seminole area and attend one of the magnet schools in Pinellas County. The scholarship will be based on academic achievement, test scores, community service and financial need. The student must attend a four year college within the state of Florida University System. |
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Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Seminole High School |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole |
| Amount: | One award amount will vary |
| Use: | Four year university that is part of the State of Florida University System |
| Criteria: | The students must be an attend Seminole High School. The criteria are based on academic achievement, SAT scores, community services, and financial need. |
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Kiwanis Club of Seminole - Principals Brunch |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole |
| Amount: | One award amount will vary |
| Use: | Four Year College within ghe state of Florida University System |
| Criteria: | Applicant must attend Seminole High School. The criteria will be based on academic achievement, SAT test scores, community services and financial need. The student must attend a four year college within the State of Florida University System. The student must also have received a Seminole High School Principals Brunch Award. |
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L. Bary Santy Memorial-Public Works Academy |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Public Works Academy |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement in the areas of math and science, values of service to school and community, and financial need. Students must plan to pursue a career in a public works-related field, ie. Industrial Management, Civil Engineering, Environment Science, Civil Technology, Landscape Operations & Management, Waste Management and Land Water Management, Construction/ Building Technology, or Public Administration. |
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Laura Gorman Outstanding Character |
| Sponsor: | Laura Gorman Outstanding Character |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | 4 Year / University |
| Criteria: | • Student must plan to attend a Florida College / University seeking a 4 year college degree. Student must have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA, 100 hours of community service and participation in a school sport all 4 years of high school. The student must also display good character, school involvement, academic achievements and leadership potential. Preference will be given to students who are the child of a teacher or who are planning to attend Eckerd College.
• Laura Gorman was anything but average. She graduated at the top of her class and displayed school and community involvement. However, she always remained extremely humble. Laura was never afraid to be herself and was always willing to help a friend in need. She was adventurous but focused, quiet but loud. Laura's contagious laugh and carefree attitude will always be remembered by the many that loved her. Finalist will be asked in a brief essay, to describe what qualities make them unique and how he/she use them to benefit others (200 to 500 words). |
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Lorraine Grant Memorial / Kiwanis Club of Seminole Foundation |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole Foundation |
| Amount: | One award amount will vary |
| Use: | Four year university that is part of the State of Florida University System |
| Criteria: | Applicants for this scholarship must be a female student and attend Seminole High School. The criteria for this scholarship are community service, academic achievement, SAT scores and financial need. A strong emphasis is placed on community service involving young children. The student must attend a four - year college within the State of Florida University System. |
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Lou and Lillian Padolf Foundation |
| Sponsor: | Regions Morgan Keegan Trust |
| Amount: | 1,000 - 5,000 per scholarship (1-10 per year) |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must graduate in the top 25% of their class; students primary residence must be in the city of Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Largo, Dunedin or Palm Harbor |
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Lynch Family Legacy |
| Sponsor: | John Lynch Foundation |
| Amount: | Awards up to $2,500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Student must be graduating student from a Pinellas County public high school who demonstrates leadership skills and has excelled in academics, athletics and community service. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be a member of a varsity athletic team during their senior year and have demonstrated volunteer service to their community. Financial need will be considered. |
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Margaret Hackworth Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must be planning to seek a degree or certificate in mathematics education. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and service to their school and community. |
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Marjorie Campbell Johnson-Kiwanis Club of Seminole Foundation - Second Category |
| Sponsor: | Kiwanis Club of Seminole Foundation |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Four year university that is part of the State of Florida University System or St. Petersburg College.
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| Criteria: | The scholarships will require recipients to be graduating from Seminole High School and reside in the Seminole area. Scholarships will be awarded based upon the following factors: financial need, academic achievement, ability to succeed, community service, school service, and standardized test scores. Emphasis may be placed on community and school service. |
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Mark Huntington Pruitt Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Mark Huntington Pruitt Memorial |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from St. Petersburg High School and plan to pursue a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating values of service to school and community, leadership and academic achievement. Applicants must be in the top twenty percent of their graduating class. Financial need will be considered. The St. Petersburg High School faculty nominates all applicants for this scholarship. |
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Martena Hancy SPHS |
| Sponsor: | Dr. Stephen Hancy |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must plan on pursuing a degree in education with emphasis on mathematics. High school transcripts must indicate excellence in math and appropriate course load.
Student must provide an essay of approximately 500 words describing what most influenced his/her choice of education as a career and who their most memorable teacher was and why. E-mail to steveh42@verizon.net. |
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McDonald's of Pinellas County Employee |
| Sponsor: | McDonald's Restaurants of Pinellas County, Florida |
| Amount: | Fifteen awards of $500 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students attending a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must be a current McDonald's employees with a minimum employment of six months. A minimum GPA of 2.5 and acceptance to a two-four year college/universigity is required.
Please submit a paragraph explaining how long you have worked for McDonald's, what you have learned, and how your experiences will help you in the future, along with a photo of yourself. Please send to: FKQ Advertising, 15351 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. |
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Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association |
| Sponsor: | Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association |
| Amount: | One award of $500.00 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a Pinellas County public high school with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students must be legal residents living within the boundaries of the Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association, Inc. as described in the association by-laws. Residency will be confirmed by the Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association, Inc. |
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Mike June Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Hurricane Football Boosters |
| Amount: | Four awards of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Palm Harbor University High School who have been a member of the varsity football team for a minimum of two years. A minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 is required. Parents must be members of the Booster Club. |
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Murphy-Matthews Realty Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | John Murphy |
| Amount: | $1,000.00 |
| Use: | The scholarship award will recognize 2 student(s) graduating from any St. Petersburg public high school including Boca Ciega and Bayside high school with an overall GPA of 2.5. |
| Criteria: | Students must plan to attend a vocational technical school or a 2-4 year university in Florida. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school, church, and community and based on financial need. Finalists will be asked to forward a 250-word essay on "How having a realtor in a real estate transaction adds value to the transaction".
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Osceola High School PTSA |
| Sponsor: | Osceola High School PTSA |
| Amount: | Two awards of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | This scholarship will be awarded to an Osceola High School graduating senior. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need will be considered. |
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Pagliara Foundation |
| Sponsor: | Pagliara Foundation |
| Amount: | Numbers of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year Florida public college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Pinellas County public high school with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.25. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate service to school and community. Finalist may be interviewed. This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient. Students must request annually in writing, the renewal of their scholarship. Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA and evidence of being a full time student in good standing Students must either be employed on a part-time basis and/or participate in some form of community service. Students must also provide a list of any other scholarships they are receiving, if any. |
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Palm of Largo Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Palm of Largo |
| Amount: | |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | GPA must be 2.5 or higher Must be a graduating senior |
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Paul A. Pollak Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Family, Friends, and Students of Paul A. Pollak |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from St. Petersburg High School. Student must plan to pursue a degree in Education. Student must be well-rounded and involved in school activities. |
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PCTA Christa McAuliffe Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association |
| Amount: | One or two awards of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a Pinellas County public high school. Applicants must pursue a career in education. |
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Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Tampa Bay |
| Sponsor: | Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Tampa Bay |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Four year liberal arts college or university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must have at least 4.5 weighted or 3.8 unweighted GPA, combined SAT score of a least 1,400 and a demonstrated record of leadership and service. Applicants must intend to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the liberal arts or sciences at a four-year college or university. |
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Pinellas All-Star Football Classic |
| Sponsor: | |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Graduating Junior or Senior student football players in the Pinellas County School District whom have completed the football season during their graduating year may apply. A minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 is required. Demonstrated values of teamwork, leadership and service to school and community will be considered. Each applicant must have the approval of the head coach or sponsor.
Please send a signed approval letter from your head coach to:
Seminole High School Attn: Sam Roper - Pinellas All-Star Football Classic Scholarship 8401 131st Street N Seminole, FL 33776-3120 |
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Pinellas All-Star Football Classic Cheerleader |
| Sponsor: | |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Graduating Junior or Senior student cheerleaders in the Pinellas County School District. Must be on the school squad your graduating year to apply. A minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 is required. Demonstrated values of teamwork, leadership and service to school and community will be considered. Each applicant must have the approval of the head coach or sponsor.
Please send a signed approval letter from your head coach to:
Seminole High School Attn: Sam Roper - Pinellas All-Star Football Classic Scholarship 8401 131st Street N Seminole, FL 33776-3120 |
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Pinellas County Dental Association Dental Assisting |
| Sponsor: | PCDA |
| Amount: | Three $500 schoalrships |
| Use: | Pinellas Technical Education Center |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from a South Pinellas County public high school with an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 (2.75 for science courses), who plan to pursue a vocational-technical diploma in Dental Assisting. |
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Pinellas County Secondary Assistant Principal Association |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas County Secondary Assistant Principal Association |
| Amount: | One award of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/ university or vocational-technical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and service to school and community. Applicants must be children of currently employed Secondary Assistant Principals in a Pinellas County public middle or high school. The applicant's parent/ guardian must also be a current member of Pinellas County Secondary Assistant Principal Association (PCSAPA). |
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Pinellas Promise Music Education Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Rich Engwall |
| Amount: | One-two awards of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Students must intend to pursue a career in music education, have a 2.5 GPA or better and have community service hours. Financial need will be considered. |
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Pinellas Seminole Boosters |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Seminole Boosters |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Florida State University |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be a graduating senior from a Pinellas County public high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 . Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. Financial need will be considered. |
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Polly Chan Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Ms. Pauline Lam |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Pinellas Technical Education Center |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating students from a Pinellas County public high school and demonstrate financial need for educational assistance. Applicants must pursue a vocational degree at Pinellas Technical Education Center.
Applicants must e-mail a essay to: PL663@optonline.net. The content of the essay must describe the applicants short term and long term goals, as well as why the applicant should be the scholarship recipient. |
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Ray Peacock Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Clare Peacock |
| Amount: | One scholarship of $2,000 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | The selected student must attend Clearwater High School, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have financial need. In addition, the student must attend the University of Florida. |
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Richard Allen Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Pinellas Park High School |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating seniors from Pinellas Park High School, have above average grades and demonstrate school and community service. |
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Richard F. Ott |
| Sponsor: | Regions Morgan Keegan Trust |
| Amount: | 1,000 - 5,000 per scholarship (1-10 per year) |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must graduate in the top 25% of their class |
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Rotary Club of Dunedin |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Dunedin, Florida |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amount may vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. Preference will be given to students who plan to attend a Florida school. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Dunedin High School, or a resident of the Dunedin High School district who attends a magnet school program. Active members of the high school Interact Club will receive special consideration. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school, community, and leadership abilities. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with competitive standardized test scores. Technical or vocational school applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to apply. Financial need is a major factor in scholarship consideration. |
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Rotary Club of Seminole Academic Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Seminole |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $1,500 each |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must graduate from Seminole High School and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
An interview may be required to determine finalist(s).
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Rotary Club of Seminole Lake |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Seminole Lake |
| Amount: | Two awards of $500 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-techical education program |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from Osceola High School with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community. Financial need will be considered. |
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Rotary Club of Seminole Vocational Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | Rotary Club of Seminole |
| Amount: | One scholarship at $1,500 |
| Use: | Must utilize the scholarship obtain vocational training |
| Criteria: | Student must graduate from Seminole High School.
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Ryan Wells Scholarship |
| Sponsor: | The Ryan Wells Foundation |
| Amount: | 1 or more scholarships of $1,000 or more |
| Use: | Culinary or Hospitality at a Vo-tech to a four year college |
| Criteria: | 1. Student must enter into a culinary or Hospitality program. 2. The students G.P.A. must be a 2.5 3. The student must have completed at least 3 semesters of culinary or hospitality courses. 4. School and Community involvement a must.
Please e-mail and essay containing the following information to: ryanwellsfoundation@tampabay.rr.com 1. What are your future plans in the culinary or hospitality industry? 2. Please outline your college plans. 3. Immediately after you graduate from college, what are plans to pursue your future? 4. Have you completed at least 3 semesters of Culinary or Hospitality courses? |
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Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce-Debbie White |
| Sponsor: | Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a Pinellas County public high school and reside in the city of Safety Harbor. The scholarship(s) will recognize a student(s) who plans to pursue a degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated service to the community is required. |
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Sharpe Art |
| Sponsor: | Sharpe Art |
| Amount: | Two $5,000 awards |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students of Tarpon Springs High School. Student must have participated in at least 3 years of visual art related education for example; photography, architecture design, drawing, and pottery, etc. Student must seek a degree in an art-related field such as Interior Design, Art History, Architectural Design or Fashion Design. Demonstrated service to school and community and C+ or better GPA is required. This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met by the recipient. |
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Spirit of Health Care Community Service |
| Sponsor: | Morton Plant Mease Health Care |
| Amount: | Two awards of $500 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students from the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Palm Harbor University High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must demonstrate superior achievement and motivation toward advancing his/her education in amedical field. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate values of service to school and community, leadership, and good character. The student must be pursuing a medically orientated degree through a post secondary institution.
Applicants must send a one page, single spaced essay about their volunteer service and community service involvement while enrolled at the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions. The essay must first address how their volunteer experience in the community has helped them in their career choices, and secondly how they have made a significant contribution to the community through their volunteer efforts. The essay must be factual and include examples of their experiences. Students must include their volunteer hour log. A letter from a teacher must be included verifying and documenting the volunteer hours and their current GPA. The student must also send a current picture to be used in a newsletter.
Mail the essay, volunteer hour log, picture and the letter from a teacher to:
Debbie Covert C/O Morton Plant / Mease 833 Milarauku Ave Dunedin, FL 34698 |
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St. Petersburg Civitan Club |
| Sponsor: | St. Petersburg Civitan Club |
| Amount: | At least two awards up to $1,000.00 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students from St. Petersburg High School and plan to attain a four-year degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the junior year and SAT and ACT scores are required. Demonstrated school and community service will be considered along with membership in Civitan. Up to three finalists may be interviewed by the Civitan Scholarship Committee, each of whom will be required to bring an essay of about 200 words on "Civic Responsibility" to the interview along with a summary of participation in Civitan activities. |
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St. Petersburg Civitan Club Challenge Award |
| Sponsor: | St. Petersburg Civitan Club |
| Amount: | Two awards at $1,000 each |
| Use: | Two or four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | This scholarship will be awarded to a physically, visually or orthopedically impaired graduating student from a St. Petersburg High School. Demonstrated leadership and service to school and community will be considered. Preference will be given to St. Petersburg residents. A description of the disability will be required. Up to three finalists may be interviewed by the Civitan Scholarship Committee. |
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St. Petersburg Lions Club-St. Petersburg High School |
| Sponsor: | St. Petersburg Lions Club |
| Amount: | One award of $1,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical school |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be graduating seniors from St. Petersburg High School. Student must demonstrate community service, academic accomplishments, and student leadership. |
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Stephen B. Katzaras |
| Sponsor: | Maria S. Katzaras Houmis |
| Amount: | Two awards of $500.00 each |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must attend Tarpon High School. Applicant must be of Greek descent. Criteria are based upon financial need, school involvement, community service, and GPA. Selection Committee may interview applicants and ask additional questions. |
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Steve Georgiadis Memorial |
| Sponsor: | Georgiadis Family |
| Amount: | One award of $2,000 |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational-technical education program. |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating baseball players in the Pinellas County School District. Demonstrated values of teamwork, leadership and a love for the game will be considered. |
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Suncoast Dixieland Jazz |
| Sponsor: | Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must have demonstrated musical proficiency with a strong interest in furthering their studies in classic jazz music and be a music major. A recommendation by a Band Director, Music Teacher or other sponsor familiar with the applicant's character and seriousness of classic jazz is required.
Please mail the recommendation to: Marilyn Heidtke 704 Cordova Greens Largo, FL, 33777
An audiotape or an audition may be requested. |
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Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union - Suncoast for Kids Program |
| Sponsor: | Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union |
| Amount: | One award for $1,000 for each Pinellas County High School |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university or vocational- technical education program in Florida. |
| Criteria: | One award of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating senior at each Pinellas County public high school. A strong emphasis will be placed on financial need. In the 15 years Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union has been awarding scholarships, students with the highest GPA are not always selected. The goal of the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Scholarship is to give the opportunity to those deserving students who, without a scholarship, may not be able to continue their education. |
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Suncoast Tiger Bay Club Dorothy Walker Ruggles Democracy |
| Sponsor: | Suncoast Tiger Bay Club, Inc. |
| Amount: | Number of awards and amounts vary |
| Use: | Two-four year college/university |
| Criteria: | Applicants must be current graduating students from a Pinellas County public high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, who have demonstrated leadership and interest in public affairs through extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need and strong academic achievement.
You will be notified by the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club, Inc. if your application is being considered and where to send your additional submissions. These submissions will include the following: additional essay. |
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Tampa Bay Rays |
| Sponsor: | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Amount: | Two awards of $2,500 |
| Use: | |
| Criteria: | Student must be African American, have an unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher and have high community service hours. |
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TBTF Scholarship |
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