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Edward K. Roberts Fund Scholarship

PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$40,000 (annual distribution to PHSC)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Edward K. Roberts Fund Scholarship

Award Amount: $40,000 annually distributed to PHSC students (60+ students per year)

Focus Areas:

  • General academic scholarships for PHSC students

  • Preference for part-time students

  • Students who may not qualify for other financial aid
  • Eligibility:

  • PHSC students

  • Preference given to part-time students

  • Those ineligible for other financial aid programs
  • Geographic Scope: Florida (Pasco-Hernando State College); Fund administered by Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    Background: Established in 2009 following the death of Edward K. Roberts, a generous lifelong donor to PHSC. Roberts relocated to Sarasota, Florida and designated PHSC as one of several community colleges eligible for fund distributions. Since 2011, the fund has distributed $380,000+ to PHSC, assisting 600+ students in engineering, drafting, accounting, health, and science fields.

    Contact Information:

  • PHSC Foundation: 727-816-3410

  • Website: www.phsc.edu/foundation

  • Administering Organization: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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