Students may receive up to $5,000 to help reach higher education goals
Application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025
Hillsborough County students aiming for a higher education have an opportunity to ease their financial burden with a Community Action Board Scholarship worth up to $5,000. The scholarship can be used for trade schools, community colleges, or four-year universities.
The Hillsborough County Community Action Board Scholarships are available to eligible Hillsborough County students wishing to continue their post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded to students to help alleviate some of the financial burden of tuition, so they can focus on furthering their education, not bills.
All applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a 2025 Community Action Board Scholarship:
- Applicants must be between 16 and 24 years old, and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (16-year-olds may apply if they are a graduating senior)
- The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Applicants must reside in Hillsborough County
- The applicant's household income must fall within 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Students seeking a master's degree or a second bachelor's degree do not qualify
Eligibility guidelines are subject to change based on grant requirements.
Applications are due by Friday, March 14, 2025. It is highly recommended that applicants read through the full 2025 Community Action Board Scholarship Application Package before applying online, to ensure all documents are complete and requirements are met. A full list of required documents can be found in the application package.
Students can apply online once all information and documents have been collected. For questions about online applications or missing information, call (813) 272-5220.