Cassidy, Cloe, Berkley Wilder Hospice Teen Volunteer Scholarship Fund

Program Type: Scholarship fund for high school volunteers

This scholarship fund was established to support college-bound Empath Health teen volunteers. The fund was created through the generosity of Women's Giving Network member Kathy Wilder and the Levett Family Foundation. Scholarships help deserving volunteers offset the costs of attending college.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an Empath Health/Suncoast Hospice teen volunteer
• Minimum volunteer service: 18 months of continuous volunteer service
• Minimum volunteer hours: 150 hours of service
• Academic requirement: Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.25 or greater
• Geographic scope: High school students in Pinellas County and surrounding areas
• College-bound: Recipient must be planning to attend college

Award

• Type: Scholarship for college tuition/expenses
• Amount: Not specified (varies by award or number of recipients)
• Selection: Chosen from top applicants meeting all requirements

Background

The Empath Health Teen Volunteer Program has flourished for 22+ years, engaging Pinellas County high school students to serve their community while earning volunteer service hours for college applications. This scholarship was established to recognize and reward the most dedicated teen volunteers.

Past Recipients (as of 2018)

• Tatiana Romero, Palm Harbor University High School, Class of 2019
• Colleen Martin, Palm Harbor University High School, Class of 2020
• Martin Ladjimi, Largo High School, Class of 2021

Contact Information

Suncoast Hospice Foundation

• Main: (727) 523-2441
• Patient Care: (727) 467-7423
• Chief Philanthropy Officer: Kathy Rabon, KathyRabon@EmpathHealth.org

Address: 2675 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

How to Apply

Eligibility Verification & Application Process:

1. Confirm Volunteer Status
   • Must be an active Empath Health/Suncoast Hospice teen volunteer
   • Verify you meet the minimum requirements:
   • 18+ months of continuous volunteer service
   • 150+ hours of volunteer service
   • Unweighted GPA of 3.25 or greater
   • Be college-bound (planning to attend college)
2. Contact the Foundation
   • Reach out to Suncoast Hospice Foundation
   • Phone: (727) 523-2441
   • Ask for scholarship application materials
   • Or contact Chief Philanthropy Officer: Kathy Rabon at KathyRabon@EmpathHealth.org
3. Submit Application
   • Complete scholarship application form (specific form requirements not detailed in source materials)
   • Provide documentation of volunteer hours and service record
   • Include academic transcripts showing GPA
   • Submit college acceptance letter or proof of enrollment plans
4. Selection Timeline
   • Specific application deadline not provided
   • Contact foundation for current year deadlines and requirements

Note: Detailed application procedures and specific submission requirements were not fully documented in available materials. Contact the foundation directly for complete application instructions and deadline information.