Scholarship & Grants
Scholarship Program
Below is information about the scholarship for which you may be eligible. Please note, new applications are not being accepted at this time.
The Scholarship application process begins November 1 at 9am and ends February 1 at 11:30pm. Students are notified in April by the Scholarship Committee regarding the status of their application.
Requirements
Applications are accepted November 1st through February 1st.
Applicants to the program:
- must be applying for admission to a post-secondary education (i,e, university, college, trade or vocational school);
- must demonstrate a 3.0 (weighted) or better high school GPA;
- must meet Boca Grande Island residency and/or work requirements;
- must demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA form;
- and must complete and submit the BGWC application by February 1.
Each semester scholars must submit a personal letter stating their goals and achievements, including extra-curricular activities, along with a copy of their official grade transcript and proof of enrollment of 12 or more hours for the upcoming semester.
As of February 2nd, scholarship applications are closed.
Requirements for Maintaining Scholarship Rewards
Post Secondary Graduating Seniors Only
Summer School Scholarship Option
Scholars who have been enrolled in full time a post-secondary education program for at least 2 semesters and have met all guidelines are eligible for up to nine credits in scholarship support over the course of his/her enrollment. Scholarships will be issued on a per credit basis of $250 per credit. Funding for summer school will be provided after grades have been posted for both the fall and summer school classes. Scholars should speak with their advocate to discuss the summer school option.