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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships

Overview: A comprehensive scholarship program established to assist students with financial need who plan to continue their education in college or vocational-technical schools within the United States. The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs.

Impact: Since 1997, Gulf Coast Community Foundation and its donors have invested more than $12.9 million in promising students through scholarships.

2025-2026 Program Results:

  • Total Awarded: $762,000

  • Scholarships Awarded: 585

  • Students Supported: 256

  • Granting Scholarship Funds: 65

    • Geographic Eligibility:

  • Sarasota County, Florida

  • Charlotte County, Florida

  • DeSoto County, Florida

  • Boca Grande, Florida

  • Lakewood Ranch, Florida

  • Longboat Key, Florida

    • Applicant Eligibility:

  • Age: Students of all ages

  • Education Level: Must be pursuing higher education at accredited postsecondary institutions (universities, two- and four-year colleges, and technical schools)

  • Financial Need: Required

    • Available Scholarship Funds: 65+ individual scholarship funds reflecting donors' interests and values, including:

  • AAUW Venice Endowed Scholarship Fund

  • Amy Lee Haffner Scholarship Fund

  • Ann Brown Spaulding Scholarship Fund

  • Arthur E. Gulick M.D. Vocational Scholarship Fund

  • Charles S. Herron, Jr. M.D. Student Healthcare Scholarship Fund

  • David Dunbar Scholarship for the Arts

  • Grace Herrmann Nursing Scholarship Fund

  • Helen Wedding Vocational Scholarship Fund

  • Lorraine M. Qualter Nursing Scholarship Fund

  • Richard M. Morrison M.D. Student Healthcare Scholarship Fund

  • Robert E. Schill Nursing Scholarship Fund

  • Wellington Chen M.D. Student Healthcare Scholarship Fund

  • And many others supporting specific fields of study, schools, and communities

    • Application Status (2026-2027): Applications are closed for the current cycle

    Contact Information:

  • Scholarship Department Email: gulfcoast@scholarshipamerica.org

  • Phone: 941-486-4600

  • Headquarters: 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL 34285

  • Philanthropy Center: 1549 State Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

    • EIN: 59-1052433

    Program Administrator: Scholarship America®

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status (as of 2026-04-03): Applications for 2026-2027 scholarships are closed.

    When to Apply: Application windows open annually for the following academic year. Check the Gulf Coast Community Foundation website for current application periods.

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships page at gulfcoastcf.org/scholarships
    2. Complete the online application through Scholarship America®
    3. Submit required materials during the open application window

    Questions and Support:

  • Email: gulfcoast@scholarshipamerica.org

  • Phone: 941-486-4600

  • Online: Contact our Scholarship Department through the website

    • Program Administration: All applications are reviewed by Scholarship America's evaluation team. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of each scholarship sponsor.

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