Children's Opportunity Group/Bobby Hodges Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Full four-year scholarship plus books (multiple recipients)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Full-time student status
- Selection Process: Selected by the Scholarship Board of Fort Lauderdale High School
- Focus Areas: Higher education for high school graduates
Geography
- Florida resident
Other requirements
- Financial need required
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- U.S. citizen
- Must be drug free (most important requirement)
Overview
Established: 2004 (still open for contributions)
Background: Created by Chris and Chip Hodges in memory of their son, Bobby. The scholarship is funded by donations from family, friends, COG, and the community. In 2008, it was placed with the Broward College Foundation to receive Florida State matching funds, which nearly doubled the existing funds. COG contributed over $41,000 to this scholarship in 2008.
Current Status: Four full-time students are currently receiving this scholarship
Geographic Scope: Fort Lauderdale, Florida area (Broward College service area)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Financial need required
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- U.S. citizen
- Florida resident
- Must be drug free (most important requirement)
- Full-time student status
Selection Process: Selected by the Scholarship Board of Fort Lauderdale High School
Focus Areas: Higher education for high school graduates
Contact Information:
- Children's Opportunity Group
- P.O. Box 11343, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-1343
- Email: info@childrensopportunitygroup.org
- Tax ID: 237079391
- Registration #: CH2567
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications are selected by the Scholarship Board of Fort Lauderdale High School
- The board selects the best-qualified student in need each year
- Contact Fort Lauderdale High School's scholarship office for specific application procedures and deadlines
- Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria including demonstrated financial need, 2.0 GPA, U.S. citizenship, Florida residency, and drug-free status
What Children's Opportunity Group Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $110K
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Range
- $6,000–$15K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Coconut Creek, FL; Oakland Park, FL.
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$10K
Heart Gallery of Broward County · Fort Lauderdale, FL
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Foster parents
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