COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR

PINELLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS

College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc.

Please read our message about FAFSA:

We at the College Fund are aware of the problems caused by recent delays and difficulties with the new FAFSA forms. These difficulties have affected college applications and admissions throughout the country.  The College Fund is taking account of FAFSA issues and will respond proactively as the situation develops. 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP! 

You may upload a Word document or PDF file indicating that you are awaiting your final results but expect to be Pell-eligible. If selected to receive one of our scholarships, we will require verification that you are a Pell Grant recipient.  And please watch this space!

Applications are open.

Applications are open.

Apply!

Wondering whether you are eligible? Click here to review our eligibility requirements.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 scholarship cycle. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, JUNE 14, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.

NOTE: Applicants must have a Google (Gmail) account to submit an application. If you do not already have one, we recommend creating one to submit your application.

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.

OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

In 2023, the College Fund received a very generous donation from an unsuspecting source. Read about that and more in the latest edition of the College Fund of Pinellas, Inc. newsletter.

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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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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA OR ONLINE AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com, REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION # CH 1263
COLLEGE FUND OF PINELLAS COUNTY, INC. IS A NONPROFIT 501C(3). FEDERAL TAX ID #59-6178906. NO GOODS OR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR DONATIONS. COLLEGE FUND DOES NOT EMPLOY ANY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS.