Scholars Program

Scholars Program
The TBWA Scholars program recognizes hard working and high achieving Hillsborough County high school seniors and GED graduates. Through the program, we offer scholarships to approved community colleges and trade schools or any school approved by the Florida Prepaid Scholarship Board. TBWA’s goal is to help Hillsborough high school seniors and GED graduates prepare for their careers and keep our educated workers here in the Tampa Bay area.

To date, TBWA has invested in a total 200 scholarships.

Tuition Plan
Awarded scholarships may be applied to community colleges or vocational-technical schools. For a complete list of approved schools and information, visit the Florida Prepaid Scholarship website at www.floridaprepaidcollege.com.

A limited number of scholarship awards are available will be awarded on a first come, first served basis for qualified applicants:

  • Community College Tuition Plan – 60 community college credit hours.

    • Requirements

    Applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a currently enrolled high school senior in Hillsborough County or have obtained a General Education Diploma (GED) during current school year.
  • Provide a transcript from an accredited Hillsborough County high school and meet the minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0.
  • Meet income criteria (see income chart on scholarship application). Appropriate documentation verifying family income must be included with application. TBWA reserves the right to verify information provided.
  • Complete scholarship application.
  • Complete Publicity Consent Form, signed by both the applicant and parent/guardian.
  • Be under the age of 21 at time of award.
  • Be a resident of Hillsborough County for the past 12 months.

    • Submission Deadline 

    Paper application and supporting documentation MUST be submitted and received by October 10, 2010 for the Spring semester and March 15th 2011 for the Fall semester.

    Click here for the application and/or more information. If you have questions please e-mail us at scholars@workforcetampa.com.

    “It is so nice to see students recognized. These students represent what is right and good in our schools."

    -- Sherrie Mueller
    Plant City High School Guidance Resource Specialist

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