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Ellen Sheppard Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

Ellen Sheppard Scholarship provides a $3,175 fund to Lee County high school senior or a graduate. The scholarship aims to help students pursue a degree in art or nursing.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is open to high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    The applicant must graduate from a high school in Lee County.
  • College:
    The applicant must be planning or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Major/Career:
    The awardee must pursue a degree in Art (specifically visual arts-painting, photography or sculpture) or Nursing.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write about your goals and plans for the future as well as achievements, setbacks, and skills. The essay explains to the reviewer who you are. The essay is a very important part of your application, and you should use the full space available, equivalent to two typed pages. Be sure to read the scholarship description and address items in the scholarship description.Include the following in your essay: Goals and plans for your future. College/University you plan to attend. Goals and plans for your future. Planned field of study and why you chose this field. Work experience. Volunteer experience. Extracurricular activities. Describe your character and skills that demonstrate your abilities. Financial situation if a need-based scholarship.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Obtain Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead with signatures.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicants must submit their SAR report from the completion of your FAFSA and ACT and/or SAT Score report.

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