2025 Artist Paj’on College Scholarship-Artist Paj'on Site

2025 Artist Paj’on College Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a deserving 2025 graduating high school senior (must be Tampa, FL area / surrounding counties only) with additional funds to pursue and further his or her education. Scholarship amounts may vary between $500-$5000.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be attending college Fall Semester 2025 at an accredited institution

2. Must be a minority

3. Must provide transcript (official transcript or unofficial) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0

4. Must complete the below application

5. Must provide two letters of recommendation from non-relatives

6. Must be a 2025 graduating high school senior in the Tampa, FL or surrounding county area only(within 50 miles of hillborough county)

7. Must provide at least a 500-word essay on one of the following topics:

● How will you use your college education to improve your community?

● Discuss a specific time where you displayed strong leadership qualities that will prepare you for your future

8. Must Return completed Application and all requirements either via online submission by March 1st 2025. Any questions please contact tre3esa@apsscholarships.org

Last Name

First Name

Street

City

State

Zip

Student Daytime Telephone Number

Student Email

Parent/Legal Guardian email/phone

Date of Birth

Gender

Ethnicity

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) ______ (on a 4.0 scale)

Graduation Year

Attach proof of GPA. Most recent school transcript is required

How did you hear about the Artist Paj’on Scholarship: (student advisor, social media etc.)

Name and location of High School Currently attending

If your resume or activities are listed in a word document please attached and answer NA to A,B and C

A. List any academic honors, awards, and membership activities while in high school

B. List your hobbies, outside interest, extracurricular activities, and school related volunteer activities

C. List your non-school sponsored volunteer activities in the community

If you have decided on what college you will attend please list the school name

If not, list the schools you have already applied to and been accepted:

Upload Essay

Upload 1 of 2 recommendation letters

Upload 2 of 2 recommendation letters