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The SJRCC Foundation offers numerous scholarships, funded by the contributions of businesses, non-profit entities, and individuals, to students who meet the criteria established by the scholarship donors.
Generally the following guidelines apply:
- Applicants may be new or returning students.
- Applicants may reside in or out of district.
- Awarded students will be sent an acceptance letter/email with required documentation to be completed. The student must return all documentation to the Foundation before the scholarship award can be applied to their account.
- Recipients must maintain good academic standing. Falling below a 2.0 GPA will automatically disqualify you for funding the following semester.
Selection criteria and requirements vary according to the individual award or scholarship.
If you are interested in applying for scholarships
click here Online Scholarship System
Scholarship Deadlines:
Fall term - April 1
Spring term - October 1
Please call the SJRCC Foundation at (386) 312-4100 for more information.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The Pilot Club of St. Augustine - Alice
Elkins Dental Scholarship Criteria:
Scholarship is provided for a St. Johns County student majoring in
dental hygiene. Scholarship begins at St. Johns River Community College
and continues at Florida Community College Jacksonville for completion
of training. If there are no qualifying St. Johns County students, the
scholarship may be awarded to a Putnam County student. Recipient must
be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Alyn E. Pope Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a returning
student working toward an Associate in Science degree in Fire Science
Technology or Emergency Medical Services. Student must have completed
at least 12 hours in degree-specific course work and be taking at least
9 credit hours in the semester for which the award is given. A minimum
2.5 GPA required. Open to residents of St. Johns, Putnam and Clay
counties.
Bank of America Dream Makers Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to students whose parents do not have a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Ben Ebener Memorial
Scholarship Criteria: Established in memorial of Ben
Ebener. Ben was a graduate of Clay High School (2000) and St. Johns
River Community College and was a senior at the University of North
Florida. Applicant must be a full-time student accepted into a nursing
or allied health program at SJRCC.
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida and
Putnam Community Medical Center
Nursing and Allied Health
Scholarship Criteria: Scholarships will be
awarded to students who have been accepted into the nursing program,
radiologic technology program or respiratory therapy program at SJRCC
and have been interviewed and approved by Putnam Community Medical
Center. The scholarship is renewable for two years with a 2.5 GPA in
the SJRCC nursing program, program radiologic technology program or
respiratory therapy program. Applicants agree to seek and accept a
two-year employment commitment at Putnam Community Medical Center upon
graduation from SJRCC.
Bob Hudson Scholarship
Criteria: Based on
academic achievement (3.0 in high school and college).
Business and Ethics Scholarship
Criteria: Recipient must be a Florida resident and have demonstrated financial need (expected family income based on FAFSA). The student must demonstrate a willingness to perform community service.
Call Me MISTER Scholarship: Criteria:
Are you a minority male interested in completing your Associates and Bachelors Degrees for FREE? Have you considered a career as a K-8 teacher? If so, consider this scholarship opportunity: Call Me MISTER was developed by visionary educational leaders who sincerely believe we can build a better tomorrow by getting involved today. The mission of the Call Me MISTER National Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader, more diverse background. Scholarships For tuition, books, and other fees (AA and Bachelors degrees) will be awarded to minority males who are pursuing a career as K-8 teachers. Recipient must agree to participate in a mentored cohort and to teach in a K-8 classroom setting for a minimum of two years after receiving their Bachelors degree.
C.L. Overturf and Hogan
Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to
students who graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree (3.25 GPA or
higher) from SJRCC who attend, full time, any institution in the State
University System of Florida. May be renewable subject to student
maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must not use any tobacco products and
be willing to provide, upon request, a written statement to that
effect.
Some preference may be given to students who are applicants
for housing through the Southern Scholarship Foundation.
Scholarship is only awarded for the fall term
Dale Wilson Scholarship Criteria: Recipient must be enrolled at SJRCC, a minimum 2.5
GPA, no other scholarship from the state of Florida, and a graduate of
Clay High School.
Dan and Katie Martinez Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA and a resident of Putnam County. First preference will be given to non-traditional students.
Emily Tanner - Florida Furniture
Industries Scholarship Criteria: Priority will be given to prior
Florida Furniture employees or their dependents. Resident of Putnam
County, graduating in the upper 2/5 of his/her graduating class,
demonstrated financial need (expected family income based on FAFSA), be
of good character, and has contributed to community, church, school, or
home/family in some active way.
The scholarship will continue as
long as the recipient carries at least twelve credit hours and
maintains at least a 2.5 GPA.
F. V. Oliver Scholarship Criteria:
Enrolled at SJRCC and a Putnam County resident
Haven Hospice of North Central
Florida Criteria: Haven Hospice has established a
scholarship fund to assist St. Johns River Community College students
in a Nursing Degree Program. The scholarship pays up to $ 2,500/year
and is renewable for a second year if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Students
are responsible for providing GPA information to the SJRCC Foundation
Office with a written letter stating that the student would like to
renew the scholarship. Recipient must provide proof of high school
diploma or GED and demonstrated financial need. Recipient must agree to
a 4-hour orientation per semester in a Haven Hospice Care Center,
provide a statement of interest in working with patients at end of
life, sign a two-year postgraduate employment commitment with Haven
Hospice, and provide two letters of reference.
Helios Education Scholarship Criteria: This scholarship is for students whose parents do not have a baccalaureate degree. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and must be pursuing a career in education. Applicants with demonstrated financial need (expected family income based on FAFSA) will be considered first.
Irwin and Elizabeth Zekaria Endowed
Scholarship Criteria: Although this scholarship is
available to all students, deaf students will receive preference.
Scholarship pays for tuition and books. The scholarship is renewable
with a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships will be awarded to SJRCC students who have
demonstrated financial need (expected family income based on FAFSA) and
a 3.0 GPA.
Joe and Linda Pickens Florida Community
College Scholarship Criteria: This scholarship will be
awarded each Fall to a deserving student who has demonstrated that
he/she has an interest in higher education and a resident of the state of
Florida and is not eligible for Bright Futures. Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply
(i.e. part-time students who are also employed, single parents, returning students or students
pursuing a career change).
Orange Park Medical Center Auxiliary
Scholarship Criteria: Scholarships will be
awarded based on demonstrated financial need (expected family income
based on FAFSA), to SJRCC students who reside in Clay County and who
have been accepted in the nursing program.
Renewable for two years
with a 2.5 GPA in SJRCC nursing program. Applicants must agree to seek
and accept employment, if offered, in the nursing field at Orange Park
Medical Center upon graduation from SJRCC.
Philip A. Sargent Memorial
Scholarship
Criteria: Must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA
and a Crescent City High School graduate entering SJRCC.
The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach
Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to an incoming SJRCC student who will be
enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.0 GPA and has demonstrated
financial need (expected family income based on FAFSA) and a resident
of St. Johns County.
The Women's Club of Welaka - Pearl
Harris Scholarship Criteria: Based on academic achievement
(Minimum 3.0 GPA ).
Woman's Exchange of St.
Augustine Criteria: Recipient
must be a returning SJRCC female student, at least 30 years of age,
taking a minimum of 6 semester credit hours, minimum 2.5 GPA in
college, pursuing an A.A. or A.S. degree, and a resident of St. Johns
County (may attend any campus). Preference given to applicants with
financial need.
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