Sweetbay has established a scholarship program to demonstrate our ardent commitment to quality education and to recognize and reward the accomplishment of our employees and their family members, who excel in academics, serve our communities and strive to ensure a positive experience for our customers.
Sweetbay current employees or dependent family members planning to enroll at Edison College or the University of South Florida (USF) or currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at either educational institution may be considered for this scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Sweetbay Endowed Scholarship Fund for Excellence must be:
Full-time or part-time associates of Sweetbay or children of associates with a minimum of six months service as of the application deadline date and, High school seniors or graduates planning to enroll or students already enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Child is defined as the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, legally adopted child or was supported principally by the associate.
For new students & transfers, a 3.2 GPA, as calculated by the institution, is required for consideration.
- Students must be degree-seeking
- Enrolled at least part-time
Awards
If selected as the recipient, the student will receive an award in the amount of up to $1,000 per academic year. Multiple scholarships may be awarded each year. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Awards are for undergraduate studies.
Application
Interested students must complete the attached application and mail it postmarked no later than May 17. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, it is important to answer all questions as completely as possible. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the select members of Sweetbay and the institution in which you are applying. Preference will be awarded to candidates who have an active role in their community and those with a financial need. The institution will make final selection.
>> Download the 2010 application
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and financial need. Financial need as calculated by the institution must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.
Efforts will be made to ensure that recipients are representative of all areas of the company. All other criteria being equal, preference will be given first to associates, then to their children. Although Sweetbay establishes the criteria, the institution makes final selection of recipients. In no instance does any officer or associate of Sweetbay play a part in the selection. Applicants will be notified in July whether or not they have been selected to receive an award.
Payment of Scholarships
Financial award is deposited into a student account through the institution.
Obligations
Recipients have no obligation to Sweetbay. They are, however, required to notify the institution of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described in this brochure, no obligation is assumed by Sweetbay.
Revisions
Sweetbay reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make any changes at any time including termination of the program.
Additional Information
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to:
The Office of Donor Relations
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
813-974-3222
The Office of Student Financial Aid
Edison College
8099 College Parkway SW
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
239-489-9336
