Manatee Rare Fruit Council Scholarships
The Manatee Rare Fruit Council awards one or more 500.00 scholarships annually, on or about August 15th.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
1. Is a resident of Manatee County or Sarasota County.
2. Is a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in an accredited university or technical college.
3. Is expected to pursue a curriculum of study closely related to our agriculture and horticultural interests. The curricula, as listed in the University of Florida's College of Agriculture and Life Science, is offered as an example of the studies we will consider.
4. Is a worthy and capable student who shows extraordinary determination for pursuit of their studies based upon hard work, need, character, academic competence, and leadership potential.
5. Each application packet must include:
1. Manatee Rare Fruit Council scholarship application form.
2. Copy of your transcript (accumulative and current).
3. A letter of recommendation from a professional educator.
6. Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than July 1st.
2. Is a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in an accredited university or technical college.
3. Is expected to pursue a curriculum of study closely related to our agriculture and horticultural interests. The curricula, as listed in the University of Florida's College of Agriculture and Life Science, is offered as an example of the studies we will consider.
4. Is a worthy and capable student who shows extraordinary determination for pursuit of their studies based upon hard work, need, character, academic competence, and leadership potential.
5. Each application packet must include:
1. Manatee Rare Fruit Council scholarship application form.
2. Copy of your transcript (accumulative and current).
3. A letter of recommendation from a professional educator.
Mail to:
Scholarship Committee
Manatee Rare Fruit Council
P.O. 1656
Bradenton, FL 34206-1656.
7. Scholarship application can be printed using the link below.
8. The scholarship check will be paid directly to the recipient upon receipt of proof of enrollment. All monies are to be used only for tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing and meals.
7. Scholarship application can be printed using the link below.
8. The scholarship check will be paid directly to the recipient upon receipt of proof of enrollment. All monies are to be used only for tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing and meals.
