Thank you for your interest in the Tampa, FL Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Incorporated Scholarship Awards. We have established scholarships in the amount of $1000 each and book stipends in the amount of $300 each to help students achieve their educational goals. We strongly encourage individuals to apply if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below. The application process is designed to provide the scholarship committee with necessary information to award well- intentioned applicants. Please read through all the information provided about the requirements applicable to the application process.

Eligibility Requirements - Candidates must meet each of the following requirements:

1. Be an African-American female living in or from (if a college student) Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas or Polk Counties.

2. Be a graduating senior with plans to attend an accredited institution of higher education OR currently enrolled in either a 4-year College/University or 2-year Community College as a fulltime student.

3. Hold an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

4. Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of Volunteer Service.

5. Attend Scholarship Workshop 101 session on December 6, 2025, from 3-5 pm at CDC of Tampa, 1907 E. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.

6. Write a minimum 500-word Essay on the prompt below: "Describe how your life experiences and/or service in the community has prepared you to become a leader who empowers others."

Send the following information:

1. Completed 2025 Scholarship Application

2. Typed Essay (Times New Roman, Double space, 12 pt, 1" margins Free of spelling & grammatical errors. Must be your original work; avoid the use of ChatGPT or any other AI tool).

3. Official High School/College Transcript; upload a copy with application & send original to PO Box.

4. Proof of Documentation or School Documentation listing total Community Service hours completed (May be on transcript); upload a copy with application & send original to PO Box.

5. Recent wallet size photo of applicant (headshot) uploaded with the application in the designated area. NO selfies!

6. Resume (optional)

The application should be completed online & all supporting documents postmarked by February 06, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled the week of February 22, 2026. Recipients will be notified by March 11, 2026.

Please send supporting documents to:

Tampa, Florida Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Inc.

ATTN: 2025 Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 290385 ~ Tampa, Florida 33687

If there are any questions, please contact us at tampaproscholarship@gmail.com

*Please note materials submitted with application will not be returned.

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Chapter's scholarship program. (Winner may waive photo due to unusual or compelling circumstances I hereby give permission to the Tampa, Florida Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Incorporated to utilize my name and scholarship award in any publicity or marketing materials.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Tampa, Florida Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Incorporated Scholarship policy and guidelines, I must be present at the chapter's award ceremony luncheon on April 11, 2026, to receive my scholarship award.

I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship.