Jumpstart Your Future! Scholarships
Funding Amount
Up to $3,400
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Jumpstart Your Future! Scholarships
Overview: Scholarships established through a partnership between the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. These scholarships support students with demonstrated financial need pursuing higher education.
- Coverage: One year / 30 credit hours
- Maximum Value: Up to $3,400
Award Amount
- Florida technical colleges
- State colleges
- State universities
Eligible Institutions
- Students with demonstrated financial need
- Sarasota County students
- High school graduates or equivalents
- Students pursuing post-secondary education
Eligibility Criteria
- Tuition and fee coverage for one year of study (30 credit hours)
- Supplementary workshops and support services
- College and career preparation training
- Life skills and financial literacy workshops
- Community recognition and support network
Award Benefits
- Established through the generosity of the Shanney/Richardson Scholarship Fund
- Partnership with Florida Prepaid College Foundation
Funding Source
- Phone: (941) 927-0965
- Address: 2000 Webber St, Ste 130, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Website: edfoundationsrq.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit the Application Page: Access the Education Foundation's scholarship database and application portal
2. Gather Required Documents:
- Proof of financial need
- High school transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement/essay
- FAFSA completion (recommended)
3. Application Steps:
- Search for "Jumpstart Your Future! Scholarships" in the Education Foundation database
- Complete the online application form
- Submit all required supporting documents
- Attend mandatory workshops (if selected as finalist)
- Selected recipients must attend Education Foundation workshops
- Workshops cover college preparation, career planning, life skills, and financial literacy
- Networking opportunities with other scholarship recipients from across Sarasota County
Workshop Requirements
- Application review by selection committee
- Consideration of financial need
- Academic performance and potential
- Personal circumstances and resilience
- Community impact
Selection Process
- Schedule a consultation with Student Success Coaches
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Explore Bright Futures scholarship eligibility
- Access comprehensive scholarships database
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