Scholarship Program
Rosa Verde Foundation, Incorporated is committed to helping the youth of Pensacola, FL become their ancestors' wildest dreams through our scholarship program. We give scholarships each year to youth in the Pensacola area who are exemplary in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.
Our scholarship program has awarded $3000.00 scholarships to 9 students in the Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in the years 2023 & 2024. Scholarships are funded through donations from agencies, organizations, and the citizens in and around the Pensacola area.
The qualifications for the scholarship are as follows:
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Acceptance into a university/four-year college (consideration will be given to applicants pursuing a vocational education program)
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A minimum weighted 3.00 GPA for a university/four-year college
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A minimum 2.60 GPA for a vocational program acceptance
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Citizenship in the United States or a Resident Alien (Green Card holder)
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Residency in either Escambia County or Santa Rosa County, Florida
*Students obtaining a standard high school diploma through Florida Virtual School will also be considered
The application requirements are as follows:
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High school transcript and SAT or ACT Score(s)
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Applicant will select an essay question to answer
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Letter of Recommendation from a high school assistant principal, dean, teacher, or guidance counselor. Florida Virtual School students may submit a letter of recommendation from a community leader.
