Southern Scholarship Foundation Grant

Southern Scholarship Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Education Foundation of Sarasota County
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The Southern Scholarship Foundation offers rent-free housing to students in Florida who demonstrate financial need, academic merit, and good character. This initiative supports students at various universities, encouraging a cooperative living environment, community events, and leadership development. With a commitment to transforming lives through education, the Foundation aims to empower students to thrive academically and personally. Applications are open until April 1, 2025, for Fall consideration and November 1, 2025, for Spring.

Overview

NOTE: Application deadline is November 1, 2025 for Spring consideration and April 1, 2025 for Fall consideration. Our Story We believe that education transforms lives. We believe that when students can access resources and relationships that make a difference, when they have personal agency and wellbeing, and when they have a plan for life after high school, they can graduate ready to go further and succeed in life. These beliefs frame the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s story and inspire our vision to unite the community to prepare each and every student for life. Our story begins 35 years ago, when citizen advocates representing a cross-sector of Sarasota County leaders formed a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing our district’s public education. They knew that a highly effective education and a thriving community are inextricably linked. Southern Scholarship Foundation Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education. Qualified students attending Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College and the University of Florida are awarded scholarships in the form of rent-free housing. What does SSF offer? Cooperative Living EnvironmentHousehold DinnersCommunity Social EventsShared Household DutiesLeadership Learning and Development Opportunities

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants need the following to apply:3.0+ Cumulative GPA Financial Need - Completed FAFSA Good Character - Letter of Rec Under 25 years of age Acceptance to Partner Institution