College Scholarships

Mission: Award annual college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are hardworking and well-rounded but may not have the opportunity to attend college because of financial reasons.

Focus Areas

• Empowering youth
• Encouraging education
• Support for students with financial need

Eligibility

• Graduating high school seniors
• Hardworking and well-rounded students
• Those with financial barriers to college attendance
• US students (national scope based on "throughout the country")

Award Details

• Standard awards: $10,000 per recipient
• Memorial scholarships: $20,000 per recipient (e.g., Joetta Petteway Scholarship, Jocelyn Goins Scholarship)
• 2024 awards: $170,000 awarded to 15 students
• Cumulative funding since 2017: Over $560,000 in college scholarships
• 2023 funding: Over $345,000 across multiple years

Application Process

• Competitive selection from 150+ applications annually
• Selection criteria include academic performance, financial need, and character
• Some scholarships have geographic preference (e.g., Ball High School in Galveston, TX)

Special Scholarship Programs

1. Joetta Petteway Scholarship - $20,000 memorial scholarship for deserving students from Galveston, in memory of Joetta Petteway (1961-2015), dedicated community advocate
2. Jocelyn Goins Scholarship - $20,000 memorial scholarship for Galveston community students, in memory of educator Jocelyn Goins (1956-2017)
3. Catch for Christmas Scholarship Program - Partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Social Justice Fund and AdventHealth; recipients receive Florida Prepaid Four-Year University Plans valued at $23,500 each; targeted to high school seniors from East Tampa community

Geographic Scope

• National (throughout the country)
• Special emphasis on Galveston, TX (Mike Evans' hometown)
• Tampa Bay area (Florida)

Organization Info

• Founded: 2017 by Mike Evans (NFL wide receiver) and wife Ashli Evans
• Tax Status: Florida nonprofit corporation, IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
• Federal Tax ID: 82-3418387
• Website: mikeevansfamilyfoundation.org

Application Process

1. Submit application with personal information and essay responses
2. Selection criteria:
   • Academic performance
   • Financial need
   • Character and work ethic
   • Demonstration of being "hardworking and well-rounded"
3. Application volume: Foundation receives 150+ applications annually
4. Selection method: Competitive review process; some scholarships selected from specific high schools (e.g., Ball High School in Galveston)

Contact Information

• Website: mikeevansfamilyfoundation.org
• Organization: Mike Evans Family Foundation Inc
• Tax ID: 82-3418387

Important Notes

• Application materials and detailed submission instructions not provided in website content
• Recommend contacting foundation directly via website for specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission process