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Apply for a scholarship.

Applying is free, and every application is read by a person who wants to say yes. Start by finding the program that fits your student.

  1. The student is in grades 6 to 12 and wants to join an activity.Passion and Enrichment
  2. The student is a high school senior heading to college, trade school, or vocational training.Launch Scholarships
  3. The student is entering college and needs help with the cost.Academic Scholarships
Grades 6 to 12

Passion and Enrichment Scholarships

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Who qualifies

  • Student in grades 6 to 12
  • Single-parent household
  • "C" average or better
  • Lives in Alachua, Lake, Marion, Monroe, or Sumter County

What to send

  • The student application
  • A short explanation of financial need
  • The name of the activity
  • No essay or service hours
Apply for Passion and EnrichmentAbout the program
High school seniors

Launch Scholarships

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Who qualifies

  • High school senior enrolled for the fall at any college, trade school, or vocational program
  • Single-parent household
  • "C" average or better
  • 20 hours of community service

What to send

  • The student application, by August 1 of senior year
  • A 200-word essay: financial need, subject of study and why, community service
  • Your transcript, uploaded with the application
Apply for a Launch ScholarshipAbout the program
Entering college

Academic Scholarships

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Who qualifies

  • Entering college for the upcoming fall
  • Single-parent household
  • "C" average or better
  • 20 hours of community service

What to send

  • The student application, by August 1
  • A 200-word essay: financial need, subject of study and why, community service
  • Your transcript, uploaded with the application
Apply for an Academic ScholarshipAbout the program
  • August 1Application deadline for Launch and Academic Scholarships, for the upcoming fall semester.
  • MayAwards are announced once a year. Every recipient is contacted by email and by phone.
  • TranscriptsUpload your transcript as part of the online application. No separate email is needed.
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After you apply

What happens next.

  1. We receive your application

    It goes directly to the foundation team, and you will get a confirmation.

  2. We read every application

    We may contact you if something is missing.

  3. Awards are announced in May

    Recipients hear from us by email and by phone.

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Questions

Before you apply

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. Applying is free.

Which counties do you serve?

We serve students in Alachua, Lake, Marion, Monroe, and Sumter counties in Florida.

What grade average does a student need?

Students must have, and maintain, at least a "C" average for all three programs.

What counts toward the 20 community service hours?

Launch and Academic Scholarship applicants must be able to show twenty hours of community service. If you are unsure whether your hours qualify, ask us before you apply.

Who can I talk to about my application?

Call (352) 502-4446 or email contact@grilledcheesefoundation.com. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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