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- Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College Foundation
Photo by: Kim Kendall, College Relations
Fall 2009, Spring 2010
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SCHOLARSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
STEPS
TO
YOUR
FUTURE
1.Choose a scholarship that meets your needs.
2.Complete the scholarship application.
3.Attach all required documentation.
4. Submit your application via mail or e-mail.
IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES
TO REMEMBER
December 2008 - March 2009
Applications are available at area high school
guidance offices and the Santa Fe College Web
site, www.sfcc.edu/scholarships.
March 6, 2009
Deadline to submit applications to your high
school guidance office or the Santa Fe College
Office for Development, RAB-207 on the
Northwest Campus. Health Related scholarship
applications must be submitted to the Health
Sciences Scholarship Committee, W-002 on the
Northwest Campus.
April 2009
The SFC Foundation Scholarship Committee
meets and awards scholarships.
May 1, 2009
Scholarship selection results will be posted
outside the Foundation office.
Scholarship recipients are notified via mail.
Scholarships awarded to high school students are
distributed at each high school awards ceremony.
(alphabetical listing)
T
he Santa Fe College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students graduating
from Alachua and Bradford counties and all other students entering SFC. Eligibility
requirements vary depending on the degree of study and the scholarship selected. For details,
information, and specific requirements for each scholarship, please visit our Web site at
www.sfcc.edu/scholarships. Scholarship awards vary from $1,000 to $1,600 per academic
year payable during the fall and spring terms.
Alachua County/Santa Fe College Minority Scholarship
Alfred B. Watson, Sr. and Agnes W. Watson Scholarship
Altrusa International, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida Scholarship
Altrusa International, Inc. of Starke, Florida Scholarship
Arts and Sciences Scholarship
ASA/NHRA Automotive Technology Scholarship
A. W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
Billy and Glenna F. Brashear Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
Boone/Bussard Welding Technologies Scholarship
Bradford County/Andrews Santa Fe College Minority Scholarship
Bruce P. Walek Memorial Scholarship
Charisma O’Connor Memorial Scholarship
Charles L. Blount Scholarship
Charles R. Perry Memorial Scholarship
Christa Leigh Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
Colonel R. James Glikes Memorial Scholarship
Danielle Kramer Memorial Scholarship
Davis, Monk & Company Leo T. Hury Business Scholarship
Dewitt C. Jones and Jeanne C. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Dexter and Sarajo O’Steen Family Scholarship
Disney Animal Kingdom/Animal Programs Scholarship
Dr. Erich and Ellen Farber Scholarship
Dr. Lamar E. Crevasse Scholarship
Esther Porter Lane Memorial Scholarship
Fiona Kathleen Gott Memorial Scholarship
Florence Smith Nursing Scholarship
Francis B. Watson Memorial Business Scholarship
Gene Gerber Memorial Scholarship
Guy and Elizabeth Andrews Scholarship
Harold A. and Jeanne Cruthirds Johnson Scholarship
Henry H. Beck Scholarship
Herron Health Care Scholarship
H. Medford and Patricia Connelly Scholarship
Hung-sen Wu Memorial Scholarship
Irene Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
James F. Moore Memorial Scholarship
James J. and Rena E. Swick Memorial Scholarship
Jean Rae Bronson Nursing Scholarship
Jeff Block Memorial Scholarship
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Memorial Scholarship
Joseph W. Fordyce Scholarship
Joyce Doke Riherd/Bradford County Public Health Nursing Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Starke Community Service Scholarship
Laura Lopez Memorial Scholarship
Lillian Stump Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
Margaret F. Knapp Nursing Scholarship
Margaret R.T. Morgan Nursing Scholarship
Mark M. and Flora Yon Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Mazdak Noorbakhsh Memorial Scholarship
Medical and Surgical Affiliates Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
Newberry Garden Club Scholarship
Nicholas J. Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Noah Jacob Rodkin Memorial Scholarship
Norman Jensen Art Scholarship
Norris O. Roszel Family Scholarship
Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
Nursing Education Scholarship
Pamphalon Foundation Scholarship
Patricia M. Blount Scholarship
Patricia Sherman Fabrick/Alachua Habitat for Humanity Scholarship
Philip H. Baker Gainesville Civitan Club Scholarship
Plus One Scholarship
Professional Retail Associate Scholarship
Roxann Kelley Buehn Memorial Scholarship
S. Clark Butler Scholarship
Shands at Starke Auxiliary Scholarship
Shands at University of Florida/Rosa B. Williams Scholarship
Starke Rotary Club Scholarship
Village Nursing Scholarship
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SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
1
Enroll at Santa Fe College.
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Alachua or Bradford County resident
(unless otherwise stated on
scholarship announcement).
3
High School diploma or GED.
4
High School or postsecondary GPA 2.0
(unless otherwise stated on
scholarship announcement).
Plan to enroll as a full-time student
(12 credit hours per term).
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A 100 word essay describing
career goals and benefits of
receiving a scholarship.
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Scholarships are nontransferable.
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Students can receive only one scholarship
award per academic year.
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Scholarships are applied to the
academic year awarded.
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Thank you notes must be
received before award is posted for payment.
Charles W. Clemons, Sr.
Vice President for Development
Office for Development
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd Street, Building RAB-207
Gainesville, FL 32606
SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS
T
he Santa Fe College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students graduating from
Alachua and Bradford counties and all other students entering SFC. Eligibility requirements
vary depending on the degree of study and the scholarships selected. Foundation scholarships
are based on scholastic achievement, special talent or financial aid, depending on the specific
scholarship criteria. Scholarships are considered part of the student’s financial aid package and
must be reported to the Financial Aid office.
Students may apply for a maximum of three (3) scholarships as long as they meet the established
criteria. Scholarship applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA unless otherwise noted on
the scholarship announcement. An academic transcript must be attached to the application
form. If college GPA is unavailable, high school transcripts must be provided. Completed
applications may either be mailed, hand delivered to one of the campus locations, or submitted
from the college Web site www.sfcc.edu/scholarships. INCOMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Applications are available on Santa Fe’s Web site and at Alachua and Bradford county high
schools. Scholarship awards vary from $1,000 to $1,600 per academic year payable during the
fall and spring terms. Scholarship recipients must meet all scholarship requirements to receive
the scholarship award. Student must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit
hours each semester), successfully complete 24 credit hours per academic year, and maintain the
appropriate grade point average (see individual scholarship announcement). Part-time students
may be eligible for specific awards.
A student who is chosen to receive a scholarship award from the Foundation will receive an
award letter announcing the type and amount of award offered, as well as specific scholarship
information, responsibilities, and the criteria for that scholarship award. The Santa Fe College
Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make final scholarship decisions.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING
A SCHOLARSHIP
1.Students must apply for admission to the college. Any student new to SFC should
begin at the Welcome Center in R-112. Upon acceptance, students receive an
appointment for orientation and registration for the fall term. Students who fail to
enroll in the fall 2009 term forfeit their scholarship award and it is automatically
canceled. For questions or help, contact the Office for Development, RAB-207,
or call 352.395.5200.
2.Fees are automatically deducted from an award when a student registers for
classes. Any balance owed must be paid at the cashier’s window, RAB-52, by the
published deadline; otherwise the courses will be dropped. If there is a balance
remaining after fees are deducted, a balance check will be mailed to the address
on file with the Records and Admissions office. Checks will not be mailed to
students who owe an obligation to the college or have a financial aid hold on
their records.
Students will be monitored for a cumulative minimum required GPA, completed credits/hours,
and time frame at the end of every term. Satisfactory academic progress is required for the award
to remain intact for the next term. Students who complete zero credits/hours will be denied
further aid. A student who is selected for a scholarship and will not meet the required enrollment
status for any term covered by the award must contact the Foundation office in a timely manner.
E-mail: [email protected]
352.395.5200 • 352.395.5197 fax
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALACHUA COUNTY STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIP
GPA
MAJOR
Alachua County/Santa Fe College Minority Scholarship
2.00
General
Altrusa International, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida Scholarship
2.50
General
Arts and Sciences Scholarship
2.50
Arts and Sciences
ASA/NHRA Automotive Technology Scholarship
2.50
Automotive
A. W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Boone/Bussard Welding Technologies Scholarship
2.00
Welding
Bruce P. Walek Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Teaching
Charles L. Blount Scholarship
2.00
General
Charles R. Perry Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Christa Leigh Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Davis, Monk & Company Leo T. Hury Business Scholarship
3.00
Business or Accounting
Dexter and Sarajo O’Steen Family Scholarship
2.00
General
Disney Animal Kingdom/Animal Program Scholarship
2.50
Zoo Program
Dr. Erich and Ellen Farber Scholarship
2.00
General
Dr. Lamar E. Crevasse Scholarship
2.00
General
Esther Porter Lane Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Fiona Kathleen Gott Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
Francis B. Watson Memorial Business Scholarship
2.50
Business
Gene Gerber Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Harold A. and Jeanne Cruthirds Johnson Scholarship
2.00
Nursing, Health or Ministry
Henry H. Beck Scholarship
2.50
General
Hung-sen Wu Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Irene Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
James F. Moore Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Business
James J. and Rena E. Swick Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Jeff Block Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Joseph W. Fordyce Scholarship
2.50
General
Laura Lopez Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Zoology or Athletics
Mark M. and Flora Yon Richardson Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Mazdak Noorbakhsh Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
Newberry Garden Club Scholarship
2.50
General
Nicholas J. Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Norman Jensen Art Scholarship
2.50
Art Program
Norris O. Roszel Family Scholarship
2.00
General
Patricia M. Blount Scholarship
2.00
General
Patricia Sherman Fabrick/Alachua Habitat for Humanity Scholarship
2.50
General
Pamphalon Foundation Scholarship
2.00
General
Philip H. Baker Gainesville Civitan Club Scholarship
2.50
General
Plus One Scholarship
2.00
General
Professional Retail Associate Scholarship
2.00
Retail Sales
S. Clark Butler Scholarship
2.00
General
Shands at University of Florida/Rosa B. Williams Scholarship
2.00
General
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
African-American
Female student over the age of 25
Enrolled in the AS Automotive Service Technology Program
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Must be in the Welding Program to receive this scholarship
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Newberry High School senior
Santa Fe High School senior
Enrolled in the Zoo Animal Technology Program at SFC
Enrolled in library science, the arts, engineering or
general education classes
Newberry High School senior who resides in Archer, Florida
Female student over the age of 25
High school female student
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Asian descent
Female student over the age of 26 who plans to pursue a degree in the area of human services
Buchholz High School senior
Current or former member of the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge
Student must be in the upper 10 percent of his/her high school
graduating class, score 1,000 or better on the SAT, and be
nominated by his/her high school principal
Newberry High School senior
Buchholz High School senior with community service in the area of drug and alcohol abuse prevention
Awarded to a second year student in the Art Program
Awarded to students with children or family responsibilities
Awarded to a family member of a Habitat homeowner
Awarded to students with a documented handicapping condition
from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion or
Union county
Student should be employed as a retail associate or be seeking to enter the workplace in a retail sales position
African American employees or their dependents, of the University of Florida at Shands, who reside in Alachua County
All Nursing and Health Related Scholarships can be found in the Health Related Scholarship section on page 5.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIP
GPA
MAJOR
Alachua County/Santa Fe College Minority Scholarship
2.00
Health
Billy and Glenna F. Brashear Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
2.00
Nursing or Health
Colonel R. James Glikes Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Health Florence Smith Nursing Scholarship
2.50
Nursing
Herron Health Care Scholarship
2.50
Nursing or Health
Jean Rae Bronson Nursing Scholarship
2.50
Nursing
Joyce Doke Riherd/Bradford County Public Health Nursing Scholarship
2.00
Nursing
Lillian Stump Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
2.00
Nursing or Health
Margaret F. Knapp Nursing Scholarship
2.50
Nursing
Margaret R.T. Morgan Nursing Scholarship
2.50
Nursing
Medical and Surgical Affiliates Nursing and Health Related Scholarship 2.00
Nursing or Health
Noah Jacob Rodkin Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Nursing
Nursing Education Scholarship
2.50
Nursing
Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
2.50
Nursing or Health
Shands at Starke Auxiliary Scholarship
2.00
Health
Village Nursing Scholarship
2.00
Nursing
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ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
African-American, Alachua County resident Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam and
Union counties
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident
Alachua or Bradford County resident
Must be enrolled in a Nursing Program
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident
AlachuaCounty resident
Bradford County resident
Bradford County resident
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident
Must be enrolled in a Nursing Program
Alachua or Bradfordresident
Must be enrolled in a Nursing Program
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident; must be an employee of the Medical and Surgical Affiliates Association
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident; preference shown to students interested in labor and delivery, midwifery, obstetrics and infant care
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident; must complete 10 hours of prerequisites for the nursing program to qualify
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident
Bradford County resident
Alachua or BradfordCounty resident
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BRADFORD COUNTY STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIP
GPA
MAJOR
Alfred B. Watson, Sr. and Agnes W. Watson Scholarship
2.50
General
Altrusa International, Inc. of Starke, Florida Scholarship
2.50
General
Arts and Sciences Scholarship
2.50
Arts and Sciences
ASA/NHRA Automotive Technology Scholarship
2.50
Automotive
A. W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Boone/Bussard Welding Technologies Scholarship
2.00
Welding
Bradford County/Andrews Minority Santa Fe College Scholarship
2.00
General
Bruce P. Walek Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Teaching
Charles L. Blount Scholarship
2.00
General
Charles R. Perry Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Danielle Kramer Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
Davis, Monk & Company Leo T. Hury Business Scholarship
3.00
Business or Accounting
Dewitt C. Jones and Jeanne C. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Health, Business or Ministry
Disney Animal Kingdom/Animal Program Scholarship
2.50
Zoo Program
Dr. Erich and Ellen Farber Scholarship
2.00
General
Esther Porter Lane Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Fiona Kathleen Gott Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
Francis B. Watson Memorial Business Scholarship
2.50
Business
Gene Gerber Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Guy and Elizabeth Andrews Scholarship
2.50
General
H. Medford and Patricia Connelly Scholarship
2.50
General
Henry H. Beck Scholarship
2.50
General
Hung-sen Wu Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Irene Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
James F. Moore Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Business
James J. and Rena E. Swick Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Joseph W. Fordyce Scholarship
2.50
General
Joyce Doke Riherd/Bradford County Public Health Nursing Scholarship
2.00
Nursing
Kiwanis Club of Starke Community Service Scholarship
2.00
General
Lillian Stump Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
2.00
Nursing or Health
Mark M. and Flora Yon Richardson Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Mazdak Noorbakhsh Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
Norman Jensen Art Scholarship
2.50
Art Program
Norris O. Roszel Family Scholarship
2.00
General
Patricia M. Blount Scholarship
2.00
General
Pamphalon Foundation Scholarship
2.00
General
Plus One Scholarship
2.00
General
Professional Retail Associate Scholarship
2.00
Retail Sales
Roxann Kelley Buehn Memorial Scholarship
2.00
General
S. Clark Butler Scholarship
2.00
General
Shands at Starke Auxiliary Scholarship
2.00
Health
Starke Rotary Club Scholarship
2.00
General
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Graduate of Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High School; must attend the Watson Center in Keystone Heights
Female student graduating from Bradford High School or
Bradford County women who need to re-enter the workforce
Enrolled in the AS Automotive Service Technology Program
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Must be in the Welding Program to receive this scholarship
African-American
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Enrolled in the Zoo Animal Technology Program at SFC
Enrolled in library science, the arts, engineering or general
education classes
Female student over the age of 25
High school female student
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Asian descent
Female student over the age of 26 who plans to pursue a degree in the area of human services
Current or former member of the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge
Student must be in the upper 10 percent of his/her high school
graduating class, score 1,000 or better on the SAT, and be
nominated by his/her high school principal
Student should display history of community service
Awarded to a second year student in the Art Program
Awarded to students with children or family responsibilities
Awarded to students with a documented handicapping condition from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion or
Union county
Student should be employed as a retail associate or be seeking to enter the workplace in a retail sales position
All Nursing and Health Related Scholarships can be found in the Health Related Scholarship section on page 5.
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MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP
GPA
MAJOR
Alfred B. Watson, Sr. and Agnes W. Watson Scholarship
2.50
General
Alfred B. Watson Family Youth Challenge Scholarship
2.00
General
A. W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Billy and Glenna F. Brashear Nursing and Health Related Scholarship
2.00
Nursing or Health
Bruce P. Walek Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Teaching
Charles R. Perry Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Charisma O’Connor Memorial Scholarship
2.50
Arts or Sciences
Disney Animal Kingdom/Animal Program Scholarship
2.50
Zoo Program
Gene Gerber Memorial Scholarship
2.00
Building Construction
Henry H. Beck Scholarship
2.50
General
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Memorial Scholarship
2.50
General
Plus One Scholarship
2.00
General
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Graduate of Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High School; must attend the Watson Center in Keystone Heights
Must attend the Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam and
Union counties
High school graduate from the State of Florida
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
Williston High School senior
Enrolled in the Zoo Animal Technology Program at SFC
Seniors from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Taylor counties or second year students enrolled in the Building Construction Program at SFC
North Central Florida residents
Current or former member of the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge
Awarded to students with a documented handicapping condition from Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion or
Union counties
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HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Complete application for enrollment at Santa Fe College.
Step 2
Scholarships that are based on financial need require that you submit a FAFSA prior to the
scholarship application deadline. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be found at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. A printed copy of your EFC score or SAR is required. The funding for Federal
Loans and Grants is limited and the date you apply could impact the amount of aid you might
receive. You should submit your FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.
Step 3
Read all of the criteria listed for each scholarship to determine if you qualify, and review the
scholarship(s) for any additional requirements.
Step 4
Fill out the enclosed application completely. You may also print the application from the
Foundation Web page at www.sfcc.edu/scholarships. Make sure your application is typed or
neatly printed with black or blue ink. One application per year will be accepted and you may apply
for a maximum of three (3) scholarships. A complete application contains the application form,
FAFSA printout of EFC score or SAR transaction (if required), short essay, transcripts and
letter of recommendation (if required).
Step 5
Include a short essay with your application. The essay is required and should be at least 100 words
long. Please list your educational and career goals and tell how you have helped your family or
made your community a better place to live in, and the benefits of receiving a scholarship.
Step 6
Provide the names of two individuals who are willing to be contacted as references for you.
Academic or professional references are preferable. Please list phone numbers for each reference
and identify their relationship to you.
Step 7
A. I f you are currently in high school or have graduated from high school, provide your high
school transcript.
B. If you have completed a GED or received a high school diploma through an alternative program,
please submit proof of this completion along with your scholarship application.
Enroll at Santa Fe College.
Provide evidence of
financial need, if applicable.
Read the scholarship criteria.
Complete the
scholarship application.
Include a short essay.
Include two references.
Provide high school/college
transcripts.
C. I f you have completed college work at Santa Fe or transferred to Santa Fe from another
institution, please provide your college transcripts.
Step 8
Return the scholarship
application by the deadline.
Step 9
Mail required materials.
Return the completed application packet to the Santa Fe College Foundation office by 4:30 p.m.
on March 6, 2009. Applications received by the Foundation after the deadline will be disqualified.
Postmarks will not be accepted.
Submit applications and all required materials to the Office of Development at:
Santa Fe College Foundation
Scholarship Committee
RAB-207
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
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Santa Fe College Foundation
Scholarship Application
Committee Code
Application deadline: March 6, 2009, 4:30 p.m.
Name of scholarship:
1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. LEGAL NAME
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s last name First name Middle initial
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other names that may appear on academic records
SFC ID (if available) ________________________ Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) ________________________ US citizen q Yes
2. MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE
q No
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street number
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
County
Zip code
(_______) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number
E-mail
3. HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Do you or will you have a high school diploma or GED? (check one) q Yes
q No If yes, year received ________________________
What is your high school cumulative grade point average or GED average score? _____________________________________________
List the high school and city you graduated from or GED program you prepared through _______________________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
4. ACADEMIC GOALS
Are you currently enrolled at Santa Fe College? q Yes
q No
If yes, what is your current, cumulative SFC grade point average (GPA)? ________ How many credits have you earned? __________
In which SFC program are you currently enrolled or will start? _______________________________________________________________
q Career and Technical program q Nursing and Health Related q Other
NURSING AND HEALTH RELATED APPLICANTS ONLY
Expected date of entry into program ______________________________________________________________________________
Choose one:
q Nursing – specific program ____________________________________________________________________
q Health Related – specific program _______________________________________________________________
Overall GPA __________ Critical Thinking Test score __________
Do you plan to work while in the program?
q Yes q
No Present employer ________________________________________________________________________________
If yes, approximately how many hours per week? _______________
Applicant’s name __________________________________________
REFERENCES
5. PROVIDE NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWO REFERENCES
List the names of two individuals who are willing to be contacted as references for you. Academic or professional references are
preferable. List phone numbers for each reference and identify their relationship to you.
Reference Name #1 ___________________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________
Relationship to you ____________________________________________________________
Reference Name #2 ___________________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________
Relationship to you ____________________________________________________________
SHORT ESSAY
6. ATTACH YOUR SHORT ESSAY
In the space provided below write an essay of at least 100 words. Please list your educational and career goals and tell how
you have helped your family or made your community a better place to live in, and the benefits of receiving a scholarship.
Attach additional pages if necessary.
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STUDENT AUTHORIZATION
I hereby certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the SFC
Foundation to share any of the information on this form, on my transcript, and on any other forms submitted by me to SFC
with the donors of the scholarships and the SFC Scholarship Review Committee. I understand that the SFC Scholarship Review
Committee may include SFC employees and students.
__________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant
___________________________
Date
Please forward completed application form, high school/college transcripts, essay and letter(s) of recommendations (if required) to
Santa Fe College Foundation
3000 NW 83rd Street, RAB-207
Gainesville, Florida 32606
by 4:30 p.m. March 6, 2009.
I APPLIED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Step 1
Results are posted
election results for all scholarships will be posted outside the Foundation office after May 1.
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The Foundation office is located on the Northwest Campus in the Robertson Administration
Building, room 207, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE FOR RESULTS!
Step 2
Official notification
fficial notification letters will be mailed by May 1 along with confirmation requests. You must
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return the completed confirmation request with a thank you note to the donor of your scholarship
no later than August 10 to the following address:
Santa Fe College Foundation
3000 NW 83rd Street, RAB-207
Gainesville, FL 32606
onfirmation letters will only be mailed to students who have been awarded scholarships. If
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your name is not on the list posted outside the Foundation office, you have not been awarded a
scholarship. All scholarship recipients will receive a confirmation letter by the end of May. We do
not send results to students who have not received scholarships.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
My name was on the list of scholarship recipients, but I have not received a confirmation letter.
Call the Foundation office to verify your address. We use the address on your scholarship
application. If you have moved, we may have inaccurate information. The Foundation
office has a separate database, so updating your contact information through the college
does not update our records.
I received a scholarship, but the money is not in my student account.
Scholarship money will be applied to student accounts no later than August 10 provided
the confirmation request and thank you letter have been received.
I will be receiving a scholarship, but I have special circumstances that I would like to
have considered.
If you are requesting any exception to disbursement of your scholarship, please contact
the Foundation office. All requests must be submitted in writing and are evaluated
individually.
How will I receive my scholarship award?
Fees are automatically deducted from an award when a student registers for classes.
Any balance owed must be paid at the cashier’s window, RAB-52, by the published
deadline; otherwise the courses will be dropped. If there is a balance remaining
after fees are deducted, a balance check will be mailed to the address on file with the
Records and Admissions office. Checks will not be mailed to students who owe an
obligation to the college or have a financial aid hold on their records.
STEPS REQUIRED TO FINALIZE A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, these steps must be followed to receive your award.
Step 1
Return the confirmation letter along with required thank you note addressed to the donor no later
than August 10 to the Foundation office. If you fail to do this, your scholarship will be forfeited.
Step 2
aintain specific enrollment status as indicated by the criteria of the scholarship awarded, and
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make satisfactory academic progress in order for the award to remain intact for the next term. If
you are selected for a scholarship and will not meet the required enrollment status for any term
covered by the award, you must contact the Foundation office in a timely manner.
Return confirmation letter
and send thank you note.
Maintain your
enrollment status!
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Santa Fe College Foundation
Scholarship Opportunities
Fall 2009, Spring 2010
Adding value to the lives of our students and enriching our
community is Santa Fe’s mission.
Santa Fe College is an equal access/equal opportunity
educational institution.
Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry
Alachua Corporate Training Center
14101 NW U.S. Highway 441
Alachua, FL 32615
(352) 395-5200
Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award the Associate degree. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions
about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.
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by College Relations, Santa Fe College,
Gainesville, Florida © 2008