SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Safe & Sound Hillsborough will make available a one-time scholarship award in the amount of $1,000 to eight (8) qualified candidates in Hillsborough county who will attend an accredited two or four-year college or university or a career or technical educational provider. The award may be used for tuition, books and room and board.
CRITERIA
In making an award, the Scholarship Advisory Committee will use the following criteria:
- Completed application form
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Essay or video*
- Demonstrated need
AWARDEES
Awardees will be notified in writing and will be invited to receive their award during the SafeSummit'20 Violence Prevention Conference. To learn more about the conference visit www.SafeandSoundHillsborough.org/SafeSummit20/.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident alien and a high school senior residing in Hillsborough county who is graduating with the current graduating class.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA or better.
- Applicants with demonstrated financial need will receive priority.
- Applicants must attach three (3) letters of recommendation from the following individuals:
- Academic/School Representative
- Any other non-family adult of the student's choosing (e.g. boss, religious leader, civic leader, etc.)
REFERENCES
Include three (3) letters of recommendation (excluding family members); only one academic recommendation.
ESSAY
*Please address each of the following questions:
- How do you describe a safe community?
- How would you compare your community to your community description?
- What does it take to make a community safe?
- How do you plan to apply your future eduational training toward creating a safe community?
AWARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Parent or legal guardian must provide consent for the release of school information in order to verify the information contained in the application.
- Applicants must register as a full-time student within 6 months following date of high school graduation at any acrredited two or four-year college or university or vocational college.
- Proof of enrollment must be provided as funds will be distributed to the school.
- Application must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 15, 2020.
QUESTIONS
Contact Safe & Sound Hillsborough at 813.327.8317 or email info@safeandsoundhillsborough.org.