• Scholarship Application 2021-2022

    Fully complete this application to help us determine your eligibility to receive a Manatee Community Foundation scholarship. You must complete each section of the application. It is your responsibility to submit / upload all supporting documentation. You only need to submit one application for all available scholarships.

    The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2021.

    The Manatee Community Foundation reserves the right not to process applications found to be incomplete as of the application deadline.

  • For further information please contact Manatee Community Foundation:

    Joan McCaw, Grants and Scholarship Manager, call 941.556.5448 or email Joan@ManateeCF.org
  • BASIC INFORMATION

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  • Academics

  • Schools to which you are applying

  • Major(s) You Are Considering

    In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).
  • Estimated College / School Expenses

    (Enter one full year of expenses and resources).  It is important that you fill in all this information to the best of your ability. NOTE: This section demonstrates a family’s commitment to its student’s success in school; the purpose is to show the committee that you understand the true cost of college and the resources required. If the amount is small or even zero, fill in the space.
  • PERSONAL DATA:

    (optional, scholarship identification for specific scholarship eligibility)
  • REFERENCES:

  • Please ask two people who know you well to write letters of reference. Appropriate people to ask include coaches, recent teachers/professors, your school adviser or counselor, employer, minister, etc. (A friend, neighbor or family member is not an appropriate reference). This application will not be considered complete unless these letters are received.

    Letters of reference should include:
    1. Name and phone number of the letter writer.
    2. First and last name of the student about whom the letter is written.
    3. How long they have known the applicant and in what context.
    4. Description of the applicant’s character, achievements, and ability to set realistic and attainable goals.

    Please have the letters of reference mailed directly to:
    Manatee Community Foundation
    Attn: Joan McCaw
    2820 Manatee Ave W
    Bradenton FL 34205

  • SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / WORK EXPERIENCE / SPORTS / AWARDS / ETC:

    List name of club, etc. and years of participation. If you volunteered, list the name of organization and the number of hours, weeks and years that you volunteered. If you worked, list the company, hours per week and length of time.
  • Needs-based Scholarships Parent / Custodial / Household Information

    To be considered for need-based scholarships you must complete the information requested below. All information supplied by you will be treated as confidential. If financial circumstances change after you have submitted this form, please feel free to contact us. Complete this entire page if you want to be considered for need-based scholarships.
  • Directions

    Stepparent information may replace Mother or Father's information: Please report earnings for the parent/stepparent who the student has lived with most of the time (over 50%) in the past twelve months. If the student lives with both parents equally then provide answers about the parent/stepparent who provides the most financial support. If you are financially independent, please answer name as "Self", enter your/spouse income and note in the explanation box that you are an independent.
  • Other income that can be used for educational purposes (inheritance, college funds, etc)-do not include home equity, IRA's or other retirement accounts (optional):

  • DOCUMENT UPLOAD:

    Upload all applicable documents listed below. Click on the "Browse..." button to select a file from your computer. You can upload any common file format (PDF, .doc, .docx., .xls, .xlsx, etc.) The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2021.
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