BGWC Scholarship Program

BGWC Scholarship Program

Overview: The Boca Grande Woman's Club Scholarship Program, formalized in 1982, provides financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education. In 2024, the Club awarded $291,000 to 49 scholars. The program has awarded nearly $4 million in financial assistance to over 350 students in the last 42 years.

Geographic Scope: Boca Grande Island, Florida and surrounding community

Focus Areas: Post-secondary education support (university, college, trade, or vocational school)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be applying for admission to a post-secondary education program (university, college, trade, or vocational school)
• Must demonstrate a 3.0 (weighted) or better high school GPA
• Must meet Boca Grande Island residency and/or work requirements
• Must demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA form
• Must complete and submit the BGWC application by February 1
• Application period: November 1 – February 1

Ongoing Requirements for Continued Support

• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester
• Enroll in minimum 12 credit hours per semester (or full-time vocational enrollment)
• Submit by August 1 (fall semester) or January 4 (spring semester):
- Personal letter discussing goals, objectives, and achievements including extracurricular activities - Official transcript showing grades with GPA of 2.0 or better - Proof of enrollment in minimum 12 credit hours
• Students who drop below 12 credits or 2.0 GPA may suspend (can resume when requirements are met)
• After two suspensions, scholarship terminates

Summer School Option

• Scholars enrolled full-time for at least 2 semesters and meeting all guidelines are eligible for up to 9 credits
• Awards issued at $250 per credit
• Funding provided after grades are posted

Success Rate

Students in the BGWC scholarship program complete their education in 2-4 years at a rate well above the national norm (national average: 59% completion within 6 years for bachelor's degrees at 4-year institutions).

Contact Information

Boca Grande Woman's Club P.O. Box 65 Boca Grande, FL 33921 info@bocagrandewomansclub.org

Organization Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal Tax ID: #59-1727546