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Paul B. & Aline Flynn Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

Paul B. & Aline Flynn Scholarship Fund is provided to students who are graduates of a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry or Glades counties. The scholarship provides a $2950 fund to two students who wants to pursue a degree in communications or journalism.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be a High School Senior, Undergraduate or Graduate student.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to graduates of a public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry or Glades counties.
  • College:
    The awardee must be pursuing a degree from a 4-year accredited college.
  • Major/Career:
    Applicants must pursue a degree in Communications or Journalism.

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.
  • 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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