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Scholarship Program

Funder: Manatee Community Foundation

Program Type: Multiple scholarship funds for students

Geographic Scope: Manatee County, Florida

Award Amounts: In 2016, 47 scholarships totaling $156,248 were awarded

Eligible Institutions:

  • State College of Florida

  • University of Florida

  • Florida State University

  • Manatee Technical College

  • Georgetown

  • Florida Gulf Coast University

  • Southern Methodist University

  • USF Morsani College of Medicine

  • University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

    • Eligible Recipients:

  • College-bound high school seniors

  • Graduate students

  • Medical students

  • Adult learners returning to school

    • Fields of Study:

  • Finance

  • Accounting

  • Health science

  • Education

  • Biology

  • Engineering

  • Welding

  • Law enforcement

  • Culinary

  • Nursing

  • Automotive

    • Special Scholarship Funds:

  • Chiles Restaurant Group Scholarship Fund

  • Horne & Moon Scholarship Fund - Need-based scholarships for adults returning to school at USF Sarasota-Manatee, State College of Florida, and Manatee Technical College

    • Organization Details:

  • Address: 2820 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

  • Phone: (941) 747-7765

  • Website: manateecf.org

  • EIN: 65-0833500

    • Selection Process:

  • Volunteer committee reviews applications

  • Committee is chaired by Rebecca Neal (MCF Board Member)

  • Competitive process based on pre-determined criteria for each scholarship fund

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Complete scholarship application
    2. Submit to Manatee Community Foundation
    3. Application reviewed by volunteer scholarship committee
    4. Recipients advised based on pre-determined criteria for each fund

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (941) 747-7765

  • Address: 2820 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

  • Website: manateecf.org

    • Additional Resources:

  • Scholarship FAQs available on website

  • Information on creating a scholarship fund available upon request

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