Gulf Coast Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019-20 scholarship program. Prospective applicants may visit GulfCoastCF.org/scholarships to review scholarship requirements and complete the online application. The deadline to apply is March 4.
Through its annual scholarship program, Gulf Coast assists students of all ages in pursuing higher education at accredited technical schools, colleges, and universities. Applicants must reside in Sarasota County, Charlotte County, or Boca Grande, and they must plan to attend a qualifying postsecondary institution during the 2019-20 academic year.
Candidates can complete a single application to be considered for all scholarship opportunities for which they qualify. Scholarships are awarded from more than 50 scholarship funds, including many established by donors to support particular fields of study or to assist students from specific schools or communities, including:
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Last year, the foundation awarded 456 scholarships totaling over $511,000 to deserving local students. Since establishing its scholarship program in 1997, Gulf Coast has awarded $7.7 million in scholarships to help students pursue their dreams of higher education.
The deadline to apply is March 4, 2019. Please utilize the contact information below for questions.
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