Deadline for 2024 Schulze College Scholarship Application Extended

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation extended its scholarship deadline to April 21, 2024, to provide greater flexibility to students affected by recent processing delays with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Each year, the Schulze Family Foundation awards up to 15 new $20,000 college scholarships ($5,000 per year) to deserving 12th-grade students from eligible high schools in Collier County.

Successful candidates will have a strong academic record and demonstrate meaningful service to their school, community and/or house of worship in addition to meeting the following criteria:

• A 2024 graduate of an eligible Collier County high school
• Have a minimum of a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA (4.0 scale)
• Show unmet financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Will not receive need-based federal grant assistance (Pell Grant)
• Enroll in a four-year accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student.

To be fully considered, a complete application must be submitted with the following:

• Student essay and resume
• Financial aid notification(s) of award
• High school transcript and two recommendation letters.

The full application and eligibility requirements can be found online at SchulzeFamilyFoundation.org.

If you have questions about the Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship Program in Florida, please contact Ana DiMercurio at amdimercurio@schulzefamilyfoundation.org or 239-451-3033.