Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Charities
Since 1955, SSF has helped students achieve their dreams of attending their choice university through our partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College. While SSF does not provide monetary-based scholarships, we offer rent-free homes located near our partner institutions. We currently have 26 homes statewide and serve 470 students.
The Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship consists of a one-time gift of $2,500 that is given out to four senior student-athletes for use at any accredited University or College.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must…
- Be in the graduating Class of 2027 at a local high school in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia
- Eligible Counties:
- FL – Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns
- GA – Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn
- Eligible Counties:
- Maintain a 3.5+ GPA from an accredited high school
- Participate in a JV or Varsity sport or its equivalent (dance, gymnastics, etc.)
- Participate in extracurricular activities through school, church and the community
SELECTION CRITERIA
The following factors will be considered in selecting the scholarship recipients…
- Scholastic Record
- Community Service
- Sports Participation
- Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
- Leadership Qualities
- Essay: Gator Bowl Charities prides itself on leveraging the power of sport to change our community. What life lesson(s) have you learned from sport and how has it inspired you to impact the community?
IMPORTANT: Once you begin this application, you CANNOT save and return to it at a later time.
ESSAY: An 300-500 word essay is required at the end of the application and should be uploaded as a Word or PDF document.
Class of 2027 Essay Question: Tell us about a life lesson or lessons you have learned through your experience in sports and how those lessons have inspired you to make an impact in your community. We want to hear your story, your experiences and your perspective.
Be specific and personal in your response. Consider the ways your experiences as an athlete have shaped who you are, influenced the way you lead or serve others, and inspired you to make a difference in your community.
Authenticity Statement: The selection committee wants to hear directly from you. Your response should reflect your own experiences, ideas and writing. You may use technology for basic proofreading, spelling or grammar assistance, but the content and writing should be your own. By submitting this application, you confirm that your response accurately represents your own work and experiences.
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