SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION AWARD WHO MAY APPLY?

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2015 Scholarship Listing

These are general descriptions of scholarships available for High School Seniors and/or Undergraduate / Graduate

College Students to apply for beginning December 19, 2014 and ending at 5pm on Monday, March 2, 2015. The

online scholarship application will include questions relevant to the selection criteria for each scholarship. If you

have questions about scholarships, please email Melanie Holaway at scholarships@floridacommunity.com.

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

AWARD

WHO MAY APPLY?

American Association of University Women Sue Gottcent

Memorial Scholarship Fund

For Lee County women who are enrolled in accredited programs of study at either 2- or 4-year accredited institutions. Preference to women 25 and older.

Eligibility Requirements

 Must be a resident of Lee County

 Must demonstrate financial need

 Preference will be given to women over 25 years of age

$1,000 Undergraduate/Graduate Students

Jordan Abdo Memorial Scholarship Fund

For a North Fort Myers High School student athlete with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5.

 Must graduate from North Fort Myers High School

 Must be a student athlete in at least 1 sport(cheerleading included) with a GPA of at least 3.0

$675 High School Seniors

Judge Isaac Anderson, Jr. Scholarship Fund

To fund a scholarship to a two- or four-year regionally accredited college or university to a Lee County high school senior who is a minority student, can demonstrate financial need, has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and can demonstrate strong community ties, preferably to the local Dunbar community, through extracurricular activities, religious endeavors or community service

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee County

 Must be a minority student (cont’d pg2)

 Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

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 Must demonstrate strong community ties, preferably to the local Dunbar community, through extracurricular activities, religious endeavors or community service

 Must plan to attend a two- or four-year regionally accredited\

 college or university

 Must document financial need

Selected applicants will be called for an interview.

Lewis B. Barber Memorial Scholarship Fund

To fund books and tuition for students pursuing either of the following educational paths:

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Certification to teach the deaf and blind;

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Seminary or pre-seminary school to study church, Christian music or Christian education

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte,

 Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties

 Must pursue certification to teach deaf/blind or attend

 seminary/pre-seminary school

 Must maintain satisfactory grades

 Must acknowledge and express Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

$5000 High School Senior

Jane H. Berktold Scholarship

For graduates of Lee County public high schools who are in need of financial assistance.

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Must graduate from public high school in Lee County

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Must document financial need

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Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Selected applicants may be called for an interview.

$5,500 High School Senior

James Bilder Scholarship Fund

For Lee County high school students to pursue higher education with preference given to students attending vocational/technical schools. Eligibility Requirements

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Must graduate from public high school in Lee County

• Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce / Ralph A.

Richardson Fund

To fund a scholarship for a graduate or high school senior of Estero High School, or the child of a current Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Member.

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Student must be a graduate or high school senior of Estero High School, or the child of a current Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Member

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Must be planning to continue his or her education at a vocation/technical school, college or university

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Must have attained a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (grade point average on a 4.0 scale) for the previous three academic years and for the current year as of the date of the application

$2500

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High School Senior

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Must exhibit a commitment to community service

Howard P. & Magdalen K. Breitenbach Scholarship Fund

For a needy student who was either a service member, or is a child or grandchild of a service member, who was in the United States Navy. Eligibility Requirements

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, or Lee counties

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Must be either a former service members in the United States Navy, or a child or grandchild

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Must provide proof of service in the United States Navy

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Undergraduate / Graduate

Carl E. Brooks Scholarship Fund

For college bound students of one or more immigrant parents. Eligibility Requirements

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties

 Must provide proof of parent’s immigrant status (copy of immigration card or birth certificate)

Dorothy Curtis Brown Early Childhood Scholarship

For a student or early childhood program director or assistant director who will pursue advanced certification from an accredited college or university to become an administrator or director at a child care center.

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Must enroll at an accredited college or university in Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County) to obtain a CDA, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

John & Ruth Childe Scholarship Fund

For a Lee County student with a physical disability to pursue higher education in a college, university, or

technical school. Eligibility Requirements

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee

 County

 Must state disability in personal essay

Couse-Gram Scholarship Fund

For a Moore Haven High School student pursuing post-secondary education.

 Must be a Moore Haven High School senior

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Drs. Ira and Udaya Dash Nursing Scholarship Fund

For a student studying nursing at Florida SouthWestern or FGCU. Eligibility Requirements

 Must reside in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County

 Must plan to attend or be attending Edison State College or

 Florida Gulf Coast University

 Must be enrolled in Nursing Program

Mary Ann Elder Scholarship Fund

For a student who is entering or continuing a Master Degree Program in social work at an accredited university or college.

 Must be from the five-county area of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County.

 Must be entering or continuing a Master Degree Program in social work at an accredited university or college.

$750 Undergraduate / Graduate

Dunbar Heritage Scholarship Fund

For a Dunbar High School graduate of African-American descent to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college.

 Must be a graduating member of Dunbar High School

 Must be of African-American descent

 Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

 Must enter college within the year following high school graduation

To be determined

by Committee

High School Senior

Anne M. Fassett Scholarship Fund

For post high school educational opportunities at the college,

community college, or technical school level for men and women with a physical disability who use a wheelchair.

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties; or be currently enrolled or planning to attend a Florida state college, community college, or technical school

 Must have a physical disability and use a wheelchair

Paul B. & Aline Flynn Scholarship Fund

For students pursuing a degree from a 4-year accredited college in communications or journalism.

 Must graduate from a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry or Glades counties

 Must pursue a degree in Communications or Journalism

 Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA

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Doris W. Frey Memorial Scholarship Fund

For students studying Christian ministry/youth ministry, Christian counseling, nursing, or medicine.

 Must graduate from a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades or Lee counties

 Must pursue a degree in one of the above fields

 Must be committed to a life of Christian service

 Must demonstrate a commitment through action in ministering to others

 Must have recognized ability & academic performance with standard measures of grades & appropriate test scores

Bruce T. Gora Photography Scholarship Fund

For a high school senior or a college student at an accredited Florida college, university, or applicable technical school who is a Fine Arts Major concentrating in photography.

 Must graduate from a public or private school in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, or Charlotte County

 Must pursue a major in Fine Arts Photography at a Florida college, university, or technical school must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least a 2.5.

Francis Harris Gresham Scholarship Fund

For tuition for college bound seniors from Lee County high schools. Eligibility Requirements

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in Lee County

Chip Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

For students who have completed 60 hours of college and plan to attend Barry University, FGCU, Nova, Edison State College, or Hodges University.

 Must have completed 60 semester hours of college and plan to continue study toward a 4-year degree at Barry University, FGCU, Nova, Edison State College or Hodges University, or a regionally accredited college in the 5-county area

 Must have a GPA of 3.5 or above and an outstanding record of academic achievement

 Must live in the 5-county area served by the Community Foundation (Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee)

 Must demonstrate leadership, community service and service to school

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George E. Judd Scholarship Fund

For tuition for graduating Lee County seniors pursuing higher education in the fine or performing arts.

 Must graduate from a public or private high school in Lee County.

 Must pursue a degree in fine or performing arts.

William L. Graddy Law School Scholarship Fund

For students who have completed the first year at an accredited law school.

 Must have completed first year of law school

 Must have a GPA of 2.8 or above

 Must have been a resident of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee county for at least 3 years

$800 Graduate Students in Law School

Matt Harmon Memorial Scholarship Fund

For books and tuition for college-bound baseball players. Eligibility Requirements

 Must graduate from a public school in Lee County

 Must be male and have played baseball in high school

Doc Keen Memorial Scholarship Fund

For a high school student who was an active member of 4-H or FFA for two consecutive years and attended a Clewiston or LaBelle High School.

 Must graduate from Clewiston or LaBelle high school

 Must pursue higher education

 Must have been active member of 4-H or FFA for 2 consecutive years

Isabel Mayer Kirkpatrick Scholarship Fund

For tuition for Lee County high school graduates with a “B” average

(3.0 - 3.7).

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee County

 Must be well rounded in terms of education, community service, sports and leadership activities

 Must have a grade point average between 3.0 - 3.7 (anything higher will disqualify the student)

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Robert A. Kleckner Scholarship Fund

For a financially needy high school, undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a career in finance or accounting.

 Must graduate from a high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades,

 Hendry or Lee counties

 Must pursue a degree in finance or accounting

 Must document financial need

Love of Bonita Empowerment Scholarship Fund

For books, tuition, and/or course fees for Bonita Springs residents who have been out of school for at least two years to attend a college or technical school.

 Must be a resident of Bonita Springs

$950 Students out of high school at least 2 yrs or received a GED

Lee County Library Sciences Scholarship Fund

Beginning in the year 2015, this fund will provide scholarships for Lee County residents pursuing a Bachelor or Masters degree in Library Science.

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Must have completed at least 60 Semester Hours and have at least a “B” average.

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Must provide 120 hours of service, paid or unpaid, to Lee County Library System while pursuing degree or immediately following degree completion.

$1250 Undergraduate / Graduate

Norman Marcus Scholarship Fund

Preference should be given to a student who is a high school graduate from a high school in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades or Collier County and who can demonstrate financial need.

 The scholarship fund will award one scholarship to a student for 4 years or for such time as will allow the student to complete a college or graduate degree.

 The student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to receive the scholarship each succeeding year.

 Must demonstrate financial need.

$2000 renewable

for 4 yrs

High School Seniors

Ruth Messmer Scholarship Fund

For women pursuing a business career in college. Eligibility Requirements

 Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry or Collier counties

 Must be a woman pursuing a business career in college

 Must have at least a “B” average

 Must be well-rounded in terms of education, community service, and leadership activities

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Julie Willard Mikell Fund

For a financially needy Lee County high school senior to attend a 2- or 4-year regionally accredited college or university.

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in

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Lee County

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Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

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Must demonstrate strong ties to the community through extracurricular activities, religious endeavors or community service

Judge William J. Nelson Scholarship Fund

For a high school senior who will be attending the University of Florida.

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Must graduate from a high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties

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Must have overcome adversity in some way

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Must attend the University of Florida

Robert B. and Dorothy Pence Scholarship Fund

For economically disadvantaged Lee County students to attend college or technical school.

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in Lee County

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Must be an industrious student with good moral character

• Chet and Janett Perry Rotary Club of Fort Myers Scholarship

Fund

For a student pursuing a career in accounting. Eligibility Requirements

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Must be graduating from a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades or Lee counties

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Must pursue a degree in accounting

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Must enter college within a year following high school Graduation

Faye Lynn Roberts Education Scholarship Fund

For women pursuing a career in technical studies, court reporting, computer training, or nursing.

 Must be 21 years of age or older

 Must be a resident of Lee County

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David G. Robinson Arts Scholarship Fund

For tuition for Lee County high school seniors who plan to study the arts in an accredited school.

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Must graduate from a high school in Lee County

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Must be an industrious student with good moral character

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Must show leadership and community service

Sanibel Community Church Scholarship Fund: Next Generation

Fund Trust

For a child or grandchild of a member of Sanibel Community Church. Eligibility Requirements

 Must be a child or grandchild of a member of Sanibel Community Church

 Must show academic excellence and other abilities

 Must be a high school graduate; private, public or home schooled certified

 Must have a commitment to the Christian faith and lifestyle

 Must have a willingness to serve others in a church and community

$1200 High School Seniors Undergraduate / Graduate

Robert C. & Margaret A. Schikora Scholarship Fund

For needy students who have previously graduated from high schools in Lee County to pursue postsecondary educational opportunities.

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Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee County with documented “B” average

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Must be well rounded in terms of education, community service, sports and leadership activities

• $1200

Undergraduate / Graduate

John M. & Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship

For a 4-year scholarship to students studying medicine, law, dentistry, teaching (math & science), ministry, engineering, accounting,

agriculture, architecture, or computer science. Eligibility Requirements

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Must graduate from a high school in Charlotte, Hendry, or Lee counties

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Financial need will be a consideration

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Must pursue one of the above listed degrees

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GPA of 3.0 or higher

$5000

renewable

up to 4 yrs

High School Seniors

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Ellen Sheppard Scholarship Fund

For a Lee County high school senior or a graduate currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in art (specifically

visual arts—painting, photography, or sculpture) or nursing.

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Must pursue a degree in Art (specifically visual arts-painting,

photography or sculpture) or Nursing

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Must graduate from a high school in Lee County

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Preference will be given to students who are in their first year of college; however, students at all class levels will be

considered

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Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA

• $2800

High School Seniors

Undergraduate / Graduate

John and Ellen Sheppard Humane Student Scholarship Fund

For high school seniors with a belief in a universal creator of life who are actively involved in school and student life with a commitment to help others through volunteer work in community, charitable or religious organizations.

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, or Glades counties

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Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, unweighted

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Must acknowledge belief in a universal creator of life or higher power and be actively involved in school and student life with a willingness and a commitment to helping others.

$2300

High School Seniors

Southwest Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association Fund

For high school students who are dependents of local law enforcement officers.

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Must graduate from high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, or Lee counties

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Must be a dependent of an active Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officer in one of the above counties

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Must list name of law enforcement officer on application and provide documentation of employment with the Sheriff’s Office

$1500

High School Seniors

Anne Sturrock Nursing Scholarship Fund

For a student pursuing nursing who is a member, or a child of a member, of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral.

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Must be a member or a child of a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church

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Must pursue a career in nursing

• $7300

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John I. & Madeleine R. Taeni Scholarship Fund

For students pursuing degrees in teaching, nursing, paramedic training, or emergency medical technician training.

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Must be a resident of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County.

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Must be highly motivated.

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Must pursue teaching, nursing paramedic training, or emergency medical technician training.

$4500

Graduated High School

Richard S. Thompson and Marion L. Thompson Memorial Fund

For Lee County students pursuing a post high school science

education.

 Must have a GPA of at least 3.5

 Must graduate from a high school in Lee County

$10,000

High School Seniors

Undergraduate / Graduate

G. Napier and Ellen T. Wilson Scholarship Fund

For an outstanding high school student who has volunteered at a Veterans Administration Hospital, Clinic or similar organization providing services to military veterans to attend an accredited university, college or vocational technical institution.

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Must graduate from a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, or Lee counties

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Must have served a minimum of 100 volunteer hours at a Veteran’s Administration hospital or clinic, or a similar organization providing services to military veterans

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Must provide a letter of recommendation from the veteran’s clinic or organization where the student volunteers