If a student is off at college but their permanent address is in Pinellas County then is the student still qualified to apply?

A: Yes, it's the permanent home address that matters. 

Are all Pinellas county students who apply before the deadline awarded a grant?

A: No, selection is on a best-qualified basis (academics & need) until allocated funds are expended. 

How long after the student’s application and other required documents are received will the student be notified of his/her acceptance or rejection of the scholarship?

A: Complete applications may be submitted electronically up to 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 17, 2022.  Incomplete applications or applications submitted after that date will not be considered.  If the submitted information indicates the student is not competitive, an email to that effect will be sent by July 5, 2022. If the submitted information indicates the student is competitive, the student will be scheduled for an interview in July or August.  Students selected to receive grants will be notified by phone within a day or two after that, and then officially by email.  Students interviewed but not selected will be notified by email before the end of August.

What is the minimum amount a student receives per semester?

A: Students receive $600/semester. 

How many student grants are generally awarded each year?

A: It depends on how successful we are at raising money and how many continuing recipients we are supporting.  We awarded grants to 23 new selectees in August 2021 and 20 in August 2020.

Is this scholarship renewable?

A: Our support for a student continues (for up to 4 years for a first semester freshman, up to 3 years for a first semester sophomore, etc.) as long as the recipient continues to: (a) remain a full-time student, (b) make acceptable grades, (c) receive a Pell grant, and (d) have a financial need.  The student will be required to submit grades and course registration information each semester and Pell grant information each year but will not have to reapply.

If I am a full-time student every fall and spring, does that count as qualification to apply or must I be considered full time for the summer, also?

A: You only must carry a full load (12 or more hours credited toward graduation) during the fall and spring terms to be considered "full time."