Thanks to our donors, The Foundation is excited to award 56 scholarships to the SCPS Class of 2023 valued at over $169,000! This is the most ever awarded by The Foundation and included recipients from all 10 high schools. This year, 45% of these scholarships will go to students with financial need who might not otherwise be able to afford college or technical school. By continuing their education and acquiring training after high school these students will go on to high-demand, high wage jobs in our community.

New this year, The Foundation awarded 18 Two-Year Florida Prepaid Jump Start Scholarships through the Foundation’s Impact and Career Awards and Sanford Porchfest. In addition, we added new scholarships such as the Dede Schaffner Arts Scholarship and the James E. Melton Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Awards amounts varied and students will use these funds to continue their education in several areas including nursing, engineering, teaching, electrical trade, and the arts. These scholarships are privately funded by individuals and the business community and are designed for students planning to attend community colleges, 4-year colleges and universities, or vocational-technical programs throughout the country.

The opportunity to receive a scholarship really does make a lasting impact on our students by giving them the opportunity to further their education. One recipient wrote in a thank you letter, “I can’t wait to start my journey and accomplish my goals. There are not enough words to describe how thankful I am!” Thank you to our generous donors who make this such an impactful experience for our seniors! We hope to continue growing this program each year.

We applaud the over 480 SCPS students who submitted their scholarship applications for consideration.

If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund in memory of a loved one, to leave your own legacy, or through your organization to show commitment to the community, please e-mail the Foundation Program Manager or call 407.320.0119

Scholarships Presented to the Class of 2023 throughout the District

Foundation Career JumpStart Award / PSI High – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Career JumpStart Award / PSI High – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Career JumpStart Award / Public Service Academy – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Career JumpStart Award / Public Service Academy – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Crooms – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Hagerty – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Lake Brantley – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Lake Howell – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Lake Mary – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Lyman – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStartAward – Oviedo – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStartAward – Seminole – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStartAward – Seminole County Virtual – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Foundation Impact JumpStart Award – Winter Springs – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Sanford Porchfest Arts JumpStart Scholarship – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Sanford Porchfest Arts JumpStart Scholarship – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Sanford Porchfest Arts JumpStart Scholarship – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Sanford Porchfest Arts JumpStart Scholarship – Two Year Florida Prepaid JumpStart Scholarship
Joe Tramell Memorial Scholarship – $5,000
Joe Tramell Memorial Scholarship – $5,000
Dr. Dailey Families in Need Scholarship – $3,564.51
Kuiper Scholarship – $3,000
Frank J. Bracco Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
Dr. Walt Griffin Scholarship Fund – $2,500
Dr. Walt Griffin Scholarship Fund – $2,500
Elizabeth Schlemmer Scholarship Fund – $1,444.47
Brown Midway Scholarship – $1,150
Brown Midway Scholarship – $1,150
Anthony J. Hall Midway Scholarship – $1,000
Boothe “Meet the Challenge” Scholarship – $1,000
Chetana Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
Dr. Vogel AAA Scholarship Award – $1,000
James E. Melton Jr. Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
Raymond Gaines Scholarship – $1,000
Serrato-Munoz Scholarship – $1,000
Arnie Lee Nussbaum Scholarship for Nursing – $1,000
Bud Layer Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
Dede Schaffner Arts Scholarship – $1,000
Eric Stephen Kryc Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
Hagerty Family Scholarship – $1,000
John Mercer/Sanford Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship – $1,000
Mickey Yasko Academic and Athletic Excellence Scholarship – $1,000
The Colonel J Nardo Scholarship Fund – $1,000
“Toots” Nardo Scholarship Fund – $1,000
Almond Family Scholarship – $500
Almond Family Scholarship – $500
Bill Scott Scholarship – $500
Carlton Henley Scholarship – $500
Dr. Vogel Scholarship – $500
Eddie Campbell Memorial Scholarship – $500
Edward Blacksheare Scholarship – $500
Eloise Good Scholarship – $500
Lee Family Foundation Scholarship – $500
Ralph Ameduri, Jr. Music Scholarship Fund – $500
Sam Momary Scholarship – $500
Sam Momary Tradition of Excellence Scholarship – $500