Selby Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $7,000
40 winners

Eligibility

Location
Florida
Education level
Bachelor degree
Financial
Financial need
Enrollment
Full-time
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Graduating high school seniors who are residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto counties in Florida and demonstrate exceptional financial need may apply. You must plan to enroll full time at an accredited college or university to complete a four-year bachelor's degree and hold a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.

Selby Scholars receive renewable awards of up to $7,000 per year toward tuition, with funding based on demonstrated need. Up to 40 scholars may be selected, and the program includes the Selby Scholar Match Mentoring Program.

Apply with a high school or state college transcript, letters of recommendation, personal essays, and participate in a personal interview with community leaders.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • High school or state-college transcript, if applicable
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal essays
  • High school transcript or state college transcript (if applicable)
  • Letters of recommendation from teachers and/or community members
  • Personal interview with community leaders
  • Applicants participate in a personal interview with community leaders.
  • Award is renewable while program requirements are maintained.