The Grilled Cheese Foundation, Inc. was created to help underserved youth get access to sports or the arts. We believe that all youth should have the opportunity to find their passions which help them stay engaged and build confidence. The core focus areas for scholarship funds are; Find your Passion and Fresh Start College Scholarship's.
1. FIND YOUR PASSION SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Student Financial Sponsorship is open to all youth in Alachua, Marion, Monroe, and Sumter Counties. The sponsorship for engagement in sports or the arts are paid directly to the program of interest.
Activities may include, but not limited to, dance classes, football, baseball, gymnastics, swimming, music and other similar activities as approved by the Grilled Cheese Foundation board.
Please see the Student Application tab for Qualifications for Consideration and to complete an application.
2. FRESH START SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
The Fresh Start College Scholarship is open to high school seniors in Alachua, Marion, and Sumter Counties. The award is a one time $1,500 scholarship for ancillary college expenses such as room & board, apartment, furniture, utilities, food and general living expenses. * Conditions apply.
Please see the Student Application tab for Qualifications for Consideration and to complete an application.
As part of the application, for the Fresh Start scholarship, students must write a 200 word essay on how they have helped their own community and why they should be chosen to receive this scholarship. In addition, awarded applicants must volunteer for twenty hours of community service reviewed and approved by the Grilled Cheese Foundation Board.
The Fresh Start College Scholarships are awarded once a year. The completed application must be submitted no later than April 1st of each year. Notification of awards are annual and on the first Tuesday in May.