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Judge William J. Nelson Scholarship Fund
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Judge William J. Nelson Scholarship is offered to graduates of a high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties. The program provides a $1750 fund to support the needs of a student in attending college at University of Florida.
Key Information
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1,750
- 1 award
- March 2025
- Scholarship Website
Eligibility Requirements
- Age/Grade Level:The scholarship is open to high school seniors.
- Financial Need:Not Required
- School:The scholarship is open to graduates from a high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties.
- College:Applicant must attend the University of Florida.
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. Academic performance if this is a merit-based scholarship.The applicant must also write about how you overcome adversity in some way.
- 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.
Contact Information
- Name: Melanie Holaway
- Phone: (239) 274-5900
- Email: [email protected]