Destinations Florida Dave Warren Memorial Scholarship Grant

Destinations Florida Dave Warren Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Destinations Florida Dave Warren Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, aims to support incoming college juniors and seniors pursuing careers in the hospitality industry within Florida. Eligible students must write an essay highlighting the importance of the Hospitality and Tourism industry, along with their personal goals. Selection will be based on their essay, financial need, and community involvement, fostering a new generation of dedicated professionals in this vital sector.

Overview

Our Mission Since our founding by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council in 1979, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been making the important connection between individuals’ personal memories, passions and dreams, and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. By actively listening to the desires of our donors, we help create permanent charitable funds that ensure people of vision have an enduring impact on our community and the causes they hold dear. Our motto — “Be the One” — reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means. Destinations Florida Dave Warren Memorial Scholarship This scholarship opportunity is for incoming college juniors and seniors attending accredited universities in the state of Florida who plan on making a career in the hospitality industry within the State of Florida. Students will be asked to write an essay on the importance of the Hospitality and Tourism industry in Florida and their goals for participating in that industry. Key factors in the selection of the scholarship recipients will be the personal goals of the students as expressed in their essay, their financial need, and their community involvement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students majoring in Hospitality, Tourism, Events, and/or Marketing are eligible for consideration.