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Norman Marcus Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

Norman Marcus Scholarship is provided to a student who wants to pursue and complete his or her college education. The scholarship provides a fund of $2,000 that is renewable for 4 years until the student completes his or her college degree.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is open to high school seniors.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Preference should be given to a student who is a high school graduate from a high school in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades or Collier Counties.

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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