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PLEASE NOTE: The 2008-2009 Scholarship Application Process begins late fall 2008 The updated catalog and application will be available at that time. You are welcome to view the scholarship choices but note that one cannot actually apply until late fall 2008.

Scholarship Application Instructions
The Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship Catalog contains a listing of college and technical award offerings. Each scholarship is unique and has different criteria. Some are available to any graduating high school student in a Hillsborough County public school (HCPS). Others are designated for public school students who are registered at the Adult Technical Centers or who attend elementary or middle schools. Several are for high school students who will pursue particular majors or those graduating from a specific high school, or seeking to enroll at a particular college. There are also scholarships specifically designed for Hillsborough County Public School employees and their children.
The Hillsborough Education Foundation scholarship application process has a total of 12 steps. In these 12 steps we will assist you in supplying all of the required information for a scholarship. At the end of the application process you will be presented with a list of scholarships for which you may be eligible.
To ensure success in applying for one or more of these scholarships, it is important to follow these directions:

PLEASE Note-Application process will NOT be open until late fall 2008
Your application is updated and saved each time you move from one step to the next. You can exit at any time and return at a later date using the Open Saved Application link to edit and/or complete your application.
You application will be locked for edits once the application deadline has passed.
Throughout the application, required input fields are marked in grey. You will not be able to advance to the next screen until these required inputs are supplied.
Provide as many specific details about awards, activities and extracurricular activities as you can. Note length of time and related information for each activity.
Because several scholarships require students to major in a specific program, list your planned major(s) or program(s) of study. Up to two majors can be listed. If possible, select your major(s) from the provided dropdown list.
List colleges, universities and/or technical schools to which you have applied, are applying, and/or have accepted you for admission.
If any of the scholarships which you have elected to apply for have special essays associated with them, you will be asked to supply these essays at the final step of your application.

Incomplete Application Packets Will Not Be Considered
To be considered complete, an application must include the following items:

A copy of the most recent report card (K-8 only)
One personal statement (part of online application)
One letter of recommendation except for the Derek Jeter and John Lynch Scholarships which require two letters (deliver to school guidance counselor)
Specific materials listed in each scholarship offering

Special Florida Prepaid Criteria:

Must be eligible for free and reduced school lunch program
Must sign an agreement to stay in school while remaining drug and crime free
Minimum GPA 2.5
If selected, students will meet with a mentor once a week at the school site
If selected for a scholarship, a copy of income tax statement return may be required.

If you have questions, please contact your school guidance counselor/guidance resource specialist or Barbara Dick at the Hillsborough Education Foundation at 231-1970 or e-mail bdick@educationfoundation.com. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the Webmaster at webmaster@educationfoundation.com.

Please remember the application portion of this site will NOT be active until late fall.