Scholarships

Scholarships can reward you for academic excellence, talent and achievement in a variety of areas, such as the arts or athletics. Scholarships are not always based on financial need. Best of all, they don’t need to be repaid. Criteria, amounts and application processes for scholarships vary depending on the scholarship. Most scholarships require an application and possibly an essay. You are encouraged to research and apply for all scholarships you may qualify for. It is advisable to complete the FAFSA when applying for scholarships. You may be eligible for scholarships based on financial need.

DCF waivers must be submitted each term at least 7-10 days prior to tuition payment deadlines to ensure timely awarding to the financial aid department in person or email scholarship@scf.edu

Scholarships

The following is a current listing of scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for any scholarship for which they meet the criteria. Many applications are available as PDF* documents for applicants to view and print.  If you are unable to print the PDF applications, you may obtain them from the Financial Aid Office on the Bradenton and Venice campuses

• SCF Foundation Scholarships
• Florida Bright Futures
• Business and Professional Women of Englewood/Venice
• Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Scholarship Opportunities
• Manatee Community Foundation: Scholarships
• Manatee Education Foundation: Scholarships
• Natural Science Scholarship
• Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition: Scholarship & Grants Listing

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.

First-time Applicants

If you are interested in applying for the Bright Futures scholarship, you must meet the application requirements for first-time applicants, including general and academic requirements. Students must apply for Florida Bright Futures during their senior year in high school. Please see your high school guidance counselor for more information. The application is available at the Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs.

Renewal Students

There are requirements for maintaining your scholarship funds after the first year of eligibility. Current requirements that may affect your status are available at the Renewal Students Bright Futures page.

Reporting Summer Grades and GPA

• For 2009-10 high school graduates and thereafter
  Summer GPA may be reported during the summer after spring evaluation to meet the scholarship annual restoration requirements during the first year of funding only.  For a spring/summer cohort student, fall GPA may be earned after summer evaluation to meet the annual restoration requirements during the first year of funding only.  A student must ask a financial aid office at the home postsecondary institution to submit a summer/fall grade update to the Bright Futures office indicating the adjusted cumulative GPA so he/she may be reevaluated.  A Reinstatement/Restoration Application is not required during the summer/fall following a spring/summer renewal evaluation.
  
• For 2008-09 high school graduates and earlier
  Summer grade and hours may be earned during the summer after spring evaluation to meet the scholarship annual restoration requirements.  A student must ask a financial aid office at the home postsecondary institution to submit a summer grade and hours update to the Bright Futures office indicating the adjusted cumulative GPA so he/she may be reevaluated.  A Reinstatement/Restoration Application is not required during the summer following a spring renewal evaluation.

Bright Futures Amounts

Bright Futures recipients receive a fixed amount as set by the Florida Legislature. The amount may adjust annually. Bright Futures students attending SCF receive the semester hour amount as shown below

Florida Academic Scholars

• 100% tuition only*

Florida Medallion Scholars

• 100% tuition only for Associate’s Degree and Title IV eligible certificate programs*
• 75% tuition only for Bachelor’s Degree or Bachelor’s level coursework*

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

• 2 year – $48 per credit hour* enrolled (Must be enrolled in a AAS, AS or certificate program only)

Florida Gold Seal Cape Scholars

• 2 year – $48 per credit hour* enrolled (Must be enrolled in a AAS, AS or certificate program only)

* Funding not applicable to remedial coursework.

Bright Futures Renewal Requirements