Chair Scholars Scholarship 2012-2013

Chair Scholars Foundation, Inc.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278

Phone: 813-920-1981
Fax: 813-920-7661
Email: chairscholars@tampabay.rr.com
http://www.chairscholars.org

Purpose of award: To allow financially disadvantaged, physically challenged students a chance to obtain a college education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be significantly physically challenged (although not necessarily in a wheelchair), demonstrate severe financial need (such that they could not attend college without financial aid), and have at least a B+ average in previous scholastic work. Applicants must also be under age 21 and be high school seniors or college freshmen with previous community contributions. Applicants must submit applications, parents'/guardians' tax returns, test scores, photos, three recommendations, and transcripts.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.33
Amount: $3,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 15 to 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 21.
How to apply: Applications are available online.