Community Foundation for Northeast Florida scholarship applications now available

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The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has opened applications for the following scholarships:

Byon M. Morris Scholarship 

The Byon M. Morris Scholarship will provide up to $5,000 and disbursed until graduation or a period up to four years to support tuition, books, fees, room and board and degree-related expenses for two graduating seniors who have attained Scouting’s highest ranks. One Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts) and one Gold Award winner (Girl Scouts), each of whom must demonstrate an aptitude and desire to succeed, will receive the scholarship. In selecting the successful candidate, the review committee will consider academic achievements, leadership experience, desire for personal growth and financial need. All applicants must have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (weighted) and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. 

Dorothea B. Shaw Scholarship 

The Dorothea B. Shaw Scholarship will provide up to $6,000 and disbursed until graduation or a period up to four years to support tuition, books, fees, room and board and degree-related expenses for a student graduating from a Duval county public or private school and attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Northeastern United States. Northeastern states are identified as: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. In selecting the successful candidate, the review committee will consider academic achievements, leadership experience, desire for personal growth and financial need. All applicants must have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (weighted) and plan to attend on a full-time basis. 

Sam and Lydia Payne Scholarship 

The Sam and Lydia Payne Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student graduating from a North Florida public or private school who demonstrates an aptitude and desire to succeed. The scholarship will support tuition and books, up to $18,000 and disbursed until graduation or a period up to five years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements. All applicants must have a cumulative 2.2-3.5 (weighted) grade point average and plan to take a full-time course load in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. In selecting the successful candidate, the review committee will consider a desire for personal growth and financial need. 

The deadline to apply for all scholarships is March 4, 2019.

Supplemental materials may be mailed to:

Carol Nieves

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

245 Riverside Avenue, Suite 310

Jacksonville, FL 32202

904-224-7204

cnieves@jaxcf.org

For more information, visit https://www.jaxcf.org/file/2019/news-releases-2019/2019-Scholarships-Announcement_.pdf .