Funding Amount

$2,000 per student (maximum 3 students)

Deadline

March 8, 2027

160 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 8, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Due Date: March 8 (annually)”

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Eligible organizations

  • Geographic Scope: Students at Avon Park High School, Lake Placid High School, and Sebring High School (Florida)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Selection Criteria: Recipients selected based on good work habits and potential for vocational training and/or college-level achievement
  • Education Status: Acceptance by or current enrollment at a post-secondary institution (Community College, Vocational School, College, or University)

Other requirements

  • Academic Requirements
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher

Overview

Purpose: Provides financial assistance with higher education and vocational training expenses to low-income high school students who would otherwise be unable to attend college or vocational training.

Background: The scholarship fund was established by FNPH in memory of Robert C. Saffold, who was instrumental in assisting youth to pursue post-secondary education despite financial barriers.

Eligibility

  • Geographic Scope: Students at Avon Park High School, Lake Placid High School, and Sebring High School (Florida)
  • Academic Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED
- GPA of 2.0 or higher

  • Selection Criteria: Recipients selected based on good work habits and potential for vocational training and/or college-level achievement
  • Education Status: Acceptance by or current enrollment at a post-secondary institution (Community College, Vocational School, College, or University)

Award Details

  • Amount: $2,000 per student
  • Maximum Recipients: 3 students per year
  • Review Process: Applications reviewed once per year

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Due Date: March 8 (annually)

Required Materials:
1. Completed scholarship application form
2. Interview requirement: Interview at least three (3) people who knew Robert Saffold's work/community involvement
- Identify each interviewee
- Describe what you learned from each interview
3. Demonstration of good work and study habits
4. Proof of acceptance by or current enrollment at a post-secondary institution (Community College, Vocational School, College, or University)
5. Official transcript showing your GPA

Submission Instructions:

  • Complete the application form

  • Gather all required documentation

  • Mail to the address below
  • Mailing Address:
    Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc.
    ATTENTION: Steven Brown
    P.O. Box 1987
    Sebring, Florida 33871-1987

    What Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    3
    Total given
    $606K
    Median grant
    $134K
    Range
    $80K–$392K
    • By dollars: Florida 87%, Delaware 13%. Top recipient cities: Florida City, FL; Eustis, FL; Dover, DE.

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      $80K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Education
    • Poverty alleviation

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