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Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

  Last week, St. Petersburg College students received an email announcing the opening of the Foundation scholarship application period for Summer 2013 term. The Foundation is currently accepting applications through March 1st. We hope you will join our efforts to inform students about this opportunity. Below are a few ways you can help.

 Encourage Students to Apply

 Please help us spread the word. Last year, the St. Petersburg College Foundation awarded over $1 million in scholarships to SPC students. As we work to further assist students as they begin planning for next term, we hope you will encourage them to apply for one of the many scholarships available through the Foundation by completing the online application.

  Letters of Reference

 The Foundation scholarship application requires two letters of reference. As part of the application process, students enter the email addresses of their references. An automated message requesting the recommendation is then emailed to the addresses provided by the students. Many students choose faculty members as references, so please watch for these emails (sent from notify@ngwebsolutions.com). Should you be contacted for a reference, please complete the questionnaire by the March 11th deadline to ensure that the student is eligible for consideration.

 Scholarship Criteria

 Each scholarship has unique awarding criteria. Some scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and/or achievement in specific areas, such as the arts or community involvement while others require a demonstrated financial need.

 Important Dates to Remember

 Summer 2013 Term Scholarships

 January 30, 2013 to March 1, 2013 – Foundation scholarship application is open

 March 11, 2013 – Deadline for letters of reference

 Fall 2013 Term Scholarships

 Mid-April – Foundation scholarship application will open (exact dates TBD). The Foundation scholarship application will have a new and improved look to better meet our student needs.

Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts and most importantly for helping to ensure that our students are aware of the scholarship opportunities available to them. For additional information, please visit our  scholarships page or contact the foundation at 727-341-3302 or foundation@spcollege.edu