Applications for the 2025 cycle are closed.
Applications for the 2025 cycle are closed.
If you plan to be enrolled in college in Fall 2026, we encourage you to join our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be notified when applications reopen next year.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
PINELLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc.
The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. Awards Scholarships to 29 Local Students
The College Fund of Pinellas County proudly announces 29 scholarship recipients selected from a record 127 applicants. This year's diverse class of scholars achieved an average GPA of 3.72 and represents graduates from public, private, charter, and homeschool programs across the county. Recipients will attend prestigious institutions including the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Notre Dame, and many others.
"This year's record number of applications demonstrates the growing need for financial support, and we are proud to help these talented students achieve their educational dreams," said Dr. David E. Barclay, Chair of the Student Selection Committee.
Since 1965, The College Fund has supported over 800 students in their pursuit of higher education.
New College Fund mascot
We are thrilled to share our NEW mascot for the College Fund. Toward the end of last year, we hosted a contest and invited Pinellas County students to submit their art for consideration.
We're pleased to share that Satori Abdur-Rabbani from Gibbs High School submitted the winning mascot.
FEATURED ALUMNI:
Meet one of our stellar College Fund Alumni!
Tavoris Smith is an accomplished college graduate, husband, father, and business leader who's thriving in his career.
Check out this video to hear more of his story. We're proud to share in his incredible success!
NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
Catch up with one of our scholars, learn about how you can include the College Fund in your legacy, and hear about a Board Member’s exciting new project.
Since 1965 we have helped 860 financially-disadvantaged students achieve their goal of a college education.
Grant recipients receive $1,200 per year. Once a student is selected, remains academically qualified, continues to receive a Pell grant, and continues to carry 12 or more hours, that student is supported until he or she receives a maximum of $4,800 or completes a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.
Make a donation.
The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization run entirely by volunteers. We raise money in order to help financially disadvantaged Pinellas County residents who have excellent scholastic potential, but insufficient funds to obtain a bachelor’s degree and thereby improve themselves, their family’s living standard, and their role in the community.
100% of the donations from the public are used to support students.
We have no paid employees. The financial contributions from our Directors and Advisors exceed our administrative costs for printing, mailings, an annual independent financial review, State and Federal fees, and other miscellaneous items.
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