

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay
SCHOLARSHIPS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay provides high school seniors with access to scholarship opportunities that support their next steps after graduation.
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Through a structured application process, students submit materials including essays and supporting information for review by the Scholarship Committee. Selected recipients receive financial support and guidance as they pursue college, career training, or other post-secondary pathways.
2025 Scholarship RECIPIENTS

Amora B.
2025 Rotary Scholarship
$1,000 (matched) for 4 years

Ansley R.
2025 Rotary Scholarship
$500 Total

Makayla T.
2025 Rotary Scholarship
$500 Total

Ruth C.
Coke Florida, Refreshing Minds Scholarship
First recipient in Pinellas County to be awarded this scholarship. Ruth received a 4-Year Florida University Scholarship Plan that will cover 120 university credit hours as she attends Florida Polytechnic University.
GREAT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Connor A.
Amora B
Ruth C.
Ruaidhri D
Sinai D.
Alayna F
Alex H.
Michael J
Anthony L.
Ay'Briyuna M.
Aiden P.
Riley P.
Ansley R
Lariya S.
Makayla T
Jennifer T.
Pablo V.
THINK BIG, EXPECT MORE
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Amora B.
Ruth C.
Alayna F.
Ay'Briyuna M.
Riley P.
Ansley R.
Makayla T.


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The BGC Great Futures Scholarship is made possible by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation’s Project STARS Program.
Established in 1990, the Stanley Tate Project STARS (Scholarship Tuition for At-Risk Students) Program is the Foundation’s largest program. Project STARS is a private-to-public scholarship program funded annually by the Florida Legislature and matched dollar-for-dollar by private donations. Participating organizations purchase Prepaid Plans and provide additional support through mentoring to help students reach their goals.
The program focuses efforts on low-income students who are at a higher risk of dropping out of school and prepares them to attend and succeed in college. All STARS scholars are assigned a mentor to guide them through their journey to higher education.
GREAT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
2+2 Florida Prepaid Plan
IN 2025 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TAMPA BAY PROVIDED
$300K+
In total Scholarship Value
11
2+2 Scholarships
1-year dorm expenses covered
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*A 2+2 Florida Prepaid Plan covers 60 credits at a Florida state college (ex: SPC/HCC) and 60 credits at a PUBLIC Florida state university (Florida Poly, USF, etc.) This is a total of 120 credit hours. Please note that if the student decides to attend a private college/university this scholarship will not cover as much tuition due to the high cost per credit hour.
The Great Futures Scholarship Model
STEP ONE
Begins in September
Initial Meeting & College Preparation
STEP TWO
November - January
Scholarship Application Period
STEP THREE
January - February
Financial Literacy Training
STEP FOUR
February - March
Application Review
STEP FIVE
April
Scholarship Awards & Recognition
Participants meet with a BGC College Readiness staff member to receive guidance on college applications, financial planning, FAFSA completion, SAT/ACT preparation, and college/scholarship essay support.
Students begin the scholarship application process with support and resources provided by the BGC team.
Participants complete 10+ hours of online financial literacy coursework to build essential money management skills for college and beyond.
The BGC Scholarship Committee carefully reviews all submitted scholarship applications to determine award recipients.
Scholarship recipients are announced and honored during a celebratory event.
A Florida 529 Savings Plan is a flexible, affordable, tax-free way to save for college. Saving a little at a time adds up to big college savings! Learn more here: https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/savings-plan/
"It is never too late to embrace new opportunities and achieve prosperity in life. Thanks to the scholarship I am receiving from the Boys and Girls Club, I am empowered to pursue my dreams and achieve my ambitions. I urge you to apply and join this amazing community; it is a treasure trove of opportunities and invaluable life lessons that can transform your future. Don't miss out on the chance to unlock your potential...be part of something that can truly change your life!"
Pablo V.
"The process of applying to the Boys and Girls club scholarship was extremely stress free! Ms. Megan did a phenomenal job guiding through everything and making sure all my questions and concerns were answered. Receiving this scholarship has truly provided me with an opportunity to enjoy my college experience!"
Ruth C.
"Receiving the BGC Great Futures Scholarship is an incredible honor that inspires me to keep striving toward my goals. I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement that BGC has given me through this process and my time as a club kid."
Jennifer T.

Brenda Tate
Founder, Earn to Learn FL
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Brenda Tate is a long-time community leader who has served in support of causes ranging from education and conservation to human trafficking and transportation. Brenda routinely works behind the scenes to create strategic alliances and strong partnerships by fostering effective collaboration to get the jobs done, including raising money, securing legislation, and negotiating deals to fulfill the missions of worthy causes. Besides founding Earn to Learn FL, she was the founder of the Southwest Florida Women’s Foundation.
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Brenda routinely works behind the scenes to create strategic alliances and strong partnerships by fostering effective collaboration to get the jobs done, ranging from raising money, securing legislation, or negotiating deals to fulfill the missions of worthy causes.
Effective October 18, 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast (BGCS), now a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, a leading youth service organization in Pinellas County, merged with Earn to Learn FL (ETLFL), an education program that combines personal finance training with scholarship opportunities. This allows BGCS to serve as a bridge from high school graduation to young adults up to 24 years of age.
With a focus on educational success and life skill development, the Earn to Learn FL model, now Great Futures Scholarships, will remain intact and provide its core program components to Boys & Girls Clubs members.
The Rotary Club of Tampa Bay Scholarship

Rotary selects the winner based on their own criteria. There is one grand winner who will receive $1,000 per year for four years and 2 or 3 one- time winners of $500 each.
Cloke Florida, Refreshing Minds

Coke Florida, Refreshing Minds: For high school seniors -Coke Florida provides high school seniors with the opportunity to apply for a scholarship that if chosen allows them to attend any college or university of their choice in the state of Florida for no cost.
Think Big Expect More Scholarship

The Think Big Expect More Scholarship was established to offer financial assistance to a student who plans to further their education post-high school graduation at another educational institution. This includes attending a community college, trade school or university for a certification, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree. We hope to encourage students to think big and expect more by pursuing education and training to meet their career goals and will award this scholarship to a student that demonstrates the core values of integrity, determination and passion. The Think Big Expect More Scholarship opportunity offers students financial support of up to $5,000 to work towards completing their training, certification or degree at a school of their choice.
Leadership Florida

For high school seniors- The Florida Alliance is excited to share another scholarship opportunity with you in partnership with Florida Prepaid College Foundation! The newly established Leadership Florida Scholarship is a two-year college scholarship that will cover sixty lower-division credit hours at any of Florida’s 28 public colleges.
Pinellas Park Giving Back Scholarship
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For high school sophomores or juniors -Pinellas Park Alumni want to give back to the club that made an impact on their lives. Pinellas Park Alumni have started a scholarship opportunity that will grant a sophomore and/or a junior every year with a $2,500 to be deposited in a 529 plan.
BGCA Planet Fitness

For high school seniors - Planet Fitness is offering $5,000 scholarships to 50 deserving Boys & Girls Club teens who model the Judgement Free™, pro-kindness values for which Planet Fitness and Boys & Girls Clubs of America collectively stand. While many scholarships take into consideration only academics and/or athletics, this scholarship – part of Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative – celebrates and awards students who are creating kinder communities and contributing to a more accepting, welcoming and Judgement Free™ future.
BGCA Panda Cares

For high school juniors or seniors: High-achieving. Goal-oriented. Community-centered. These are the pillars of success for the generation of leaders cultivated through the Panda Cares Scholars Program. The Panda Cares Scholars Program is a collection of scholarship opportunities for high-performing students with a desire for service. The program provides access to rigorous career development training designed to challenge our scholars to achieve excellence and raise the bar in campus leadership and community service.
Judge Hatchet Scholarship, Vaults of Opportunities

For 9th or 10th graders - This $2,000 scholarship is intended for highly motivated 9th and 10th grade high school students. It will help them prepare for college admissions tests. Funds may be used to cover the cost of the PSAT, SAT, and ACT as well as the costs of accompanying materials and courses. Any unused funds CAN be applied to college tuition costs.


