Scholarships

Hollis Fellows in Education Scholarships

Annual award of $7,500 plus $500 for books

As parents of a Florida Southern graduate, Mark and Lynn Hollis established the Hollis Fellows in Education Program to provide scholarships to education majors who plan to pursue teaching careers.

Eligible candidates must have graduated from a Florida high school in the top 30% of their graduating class and have a minimum 1050 SAT or 22 ACT. Scholarships are awarded to first-year students and are renewable each year for those who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must also sign an agreement to teach for three years in the Florida public school system following graduation from Florida Southern.

No separate application is required. Interviews are held at Scholars Weekend or by appointment with the Office of Admissions.

Nina B. Hollis Scholarships

Various amounts

Trustee Marjorie Hollis Roberts and her husband, Hal Roberts, established the Nina B. Hollis Endowed Nursing Scholarship in memory of Marjorie’s mother, a staunch supporter of education and health.

Awarded annually to undergraduate Bachelor of Science in nursing students who have financial need. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable for each year of study.

No separate application is required.

C.V. McClurg Scholarships

Full tuition and fees

Funded by the McClurg family, these prestigious scholarships recognize exceptional academic merit. To be eligible, students must be accepted as well as receive the Hollingsworth Scholarship. Three first-year students are selected annually for these awards, which are renewable for each year of study at Florida Southern.

No separate application is required. Candidates must attend a Scholars Weekend event and participate in an on-campus interview.

The Gettys P. and Alice D. Alderman Scholarship

Various Amounts

Eminent citrus industry executive, Florida native, and decorated World War II veteran Gettys P. Alderman and his wife Alice, remembered for her remarkable banking and finance career, were longtime Lakeland residents and members of the College Heights United Methodist Church who believed deeply in the value of higher education.  Motivated by their desire to help students with financial need earn a college degree, they established The Gettys P. and Alice D. Alderman Scholarship at Florida Southern College.

Eligible candidates must be Florida residents, must have submitted a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the College’s Financial Aid Office.  They must be majoring in Accounting or Citrus, have a minimum 970 SAT or 20 ACT, and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.  Scholarships are awarded to first-year students and may be renewable each year up to four years for recipients who continue to major in Accounting or Citrus and maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Applications are due by February 22. Finalists will be selected shortly thereafter and invited for interviews with the Alderman Scholarship Selection Committee during Scholars Weekend on March 8.  Apply here.

After serving the state and federal governments in the inspection service, Gettys P. Alderman (1921-1985) devoted the last 25 years of his distinguished career to the Florida Citrus Exchange, where he worked in various marketing capacities and helped transform the company into what is today Seald Sweet International, Florida’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable packing company.  A native of Nashua, Iowa, Alice D. Alderman (1921-2012) worked for People’s Bank in Lakeland for 35 years, rising to the position of assistant vice president before her retirement.  Respected community leaders, the Aldermans volunteered their time and supported many local organizations, most particularly the College Heights United Methodist Church, where Alice served as treasurer and together they were members for many years.

The Aldermans created The Gettys P. and Alice D. Alderman Scholarship through a generous provision in their estate plan.  Having no children of their own, they chose to invest in the lives of promising young women and men who otherwise could not afford a college degree, enabling the Alderman Scholars to receive a superb education at Florida Southern that prepares them for career success.

Marcus and Carole Weinstein Scholarships

Full tuition, room and board, and funds for books, supplies, and annual travel

Awarded to students who are citizens of Israel. To be considered, you must first complete the application for admission and be accepted to Florida Southern College. Eligibility is offered to students whose academic core course work reflects at least a 2.75 GPA or equivalent on a 4.0 scale. Student must also achieve the following minimum score results on at least one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0, or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – 1050 (combined verbal and math). You must plan to be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at Florida Southern College. The scholarship also includes a travel fund to cover one trip to/from the United States each year. The scholarship covers the four years of study at Florida Southern College.

George W. Jenkins Scholarships

Full tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and personal expenses

The George W. Jenkins Scholarships are intended to allow deserving students to complete a four-year college education without substantial economic hardship for themselves or their families. They are named for, and funded by, the founder of Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Designed to help academically outstanding students with financial need, these coveted awards cover the total cost of full-time tuition, room, meals, fees, books, and supplies for two semesters annually—up to four consecutive years—along with a $4,100 annual stipend for personal expenses and laptop computer. Awarded to first-year students and renewable each year, these scholarships are valued at more than $160,000 over four years.

To be eligible, you must be a Florida resident, graduate from a Florida high school with a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have attained a 1020 on the SAT and 22 on the ACT, and qualify for the state’s Bright Futures Scholarship at the Medallion Level or higher. You must have significant financial need as documented by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, you should submit evidence of exceptional academic achievement in a college preparatory curriculum, show school and community involvement in school, exhibit a strong work ethic, and reflect leadership potential and a desire to succeed. Students who have overcome significant economic obstacles while achieving academic and personal goals will receive special consideration.

Application deadline is March 15. Finalists will be selected shortly thereafter and invited for interviews with the George W. Jenkins Scholarship Committee.

Five new awards are offered each year. For automatic renewal of the award, students must continue to exhibit academic excellence, as demonstrated by a cumulative 3.0 GPA at Florida Southern.