Southern Scholarship Foundation
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Award: Room & Board
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Description:
Since 1955, Southern Scholarship Foundation has helped thousands of students with outstanding academic abilities, good character, and financial need realize their dream of a college education.
Qualified students attending Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee State College, and the University of Florida are awarded scholarships in the form of rent-free housing, offering leadership training and personal development opportunities in the living and learning community.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Letter of Recommendation
- Financial Need – FAFSA
- Acceptance to a Partner Institution
- Under 25 Years of Age
The deadline for Spring consideration is November 1st.
The deadline for Fall consideration is April 1st.
https://www.southernscholarship.org/applicants/#apply
Important Information
What high schools does this scholarship apply to? All
Number of Available Awards: 75-125
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Scholarship Criteria: Merit, need-based
Scholarship Location: Local
Minimum GPA: 3.0
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Is the scholarship renewable? Yes
How to Renew: Following the guidelines in the SSF Resident Handbook and Community Standards including but not limited to maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and living cooperatively.
Is an essay required? Yes
Are service hours required? No
Organization Information
Teresa Turner (tturner@southernscholarship.org)
admissions@southernscholarship.org
(352) 337-1282
322 Stadium Drive
Tallahassee, FL
32304-3450
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