Southern Scholarship Foundation

SSF Flyer Admissions

2013 Fair Housing Symposium

Going to FSU, FAMU, FGCU, SFCC, TCC or UF?

SENIORS: As you may already know or have read on their website, www.southernscholarship.org, the Southern Scholarship Foundation have scholarship houses serving students attending the Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, and University of Florida. 

On average, their residents save $7,000-$10,000 per year. They accept applications year-round, but priority deadlines are March 1^st for Fall and October 1^st for Spring. If you are planning to attend one of these Universities and have the following qualifications we encourage you to apply:

·        Financial Need (determined on the FAFSA)

·        A 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (unweighted)

·        Strong Character (3 letters of recommendation, list of activities/accomplishments, a personal essay)

See MRS. CURRAN in guidance (office/room 145) for a letter outlining some program specifics, as well as, the scholarship application, and flyer.

Going to FSU, FAMU, UF or FGCU?

As the Directors of Student Affairs for the Southern Scholarship Foundation  As you may be aware, we are a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with an affordable living option on four Florida campuses: Florida State University, Florida A & M University, University of Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University (females only). All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need.
Scholarship recipients live in a home-like setting with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Each scholarship house maintains an environment that is drug, alcohol, and smoke free with quiet study hours. Head residents (like R.A.’s in a dorm) are assigned to each house to ensure that the daily operations run smoothly. Students work in a cooperative partnership to purchase and prepare meals and assume responsibility for all household tasks.
Students do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of the basic household expenses which includes food, utilities, cable, internet, laundry and social activities. Each student contributes approximately $950 per semester (may fluctuate a bit with the economy). Once accepted, the scholarship is renewable as long as students demonstrate continued financial need, maintain the required GPA, and live cooperatively within the house.
Applications and further information are available on the website, http://www.southernscholarship.org/
Included on the application is a detailed list of all necessary application materials. Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance. There is not a deadline for application, however, early submission is encouraged as spots do tend to fill quickly.

Scholarship of the Day: NLHA Education Fund

Description:
The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing owned, managed, or administered by members of the National Leased Housing Association. The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable rental housing.

How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp

Deadline:
February 25, 2010

Southern Scholarship Foundation - FREE HOUSING!

Do you need money for college? If so, the Southern Scholarhip Foundation can help! It's a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with housing scholarships on the following campuses:

FSU * UF * FAMU * FGCU * SFCC * TCC

Interested applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Scholarhip recipients live cooperatively in a house with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. They do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food & utilities. The entire cost to the student averages $950 per semester. APPLY HERE!!

Criteria for selection include:

• COMPLETE FAFSA & DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED

• 3.0+ UNWEIGHTED GPA
• 3 LETTERS OF REFERENCE
• ESSAY (500-750 WORDS) ON PERSONAL CHARACTER
• AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES CONSIDERED
• ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA A&M, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, FLORIDA GULF COAST, TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OR SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• WILLING TO SHARE HOUSEHOLD DUTIES

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! March 1st is no longer the deadline for this application - YOU CAN STILL APPLY!!