Scholarship Application Available for 2024 Graduates
The mission of the Apollo Beach Woman’s Club is to make scholarship funds available and award these funds according to the criteria listed below.
Eligible students must reside in Apollo Beach (33572) and/or are zoned to attend East Bay or Lennard High Schools
Provide proof of residency with a copy of current driver’s license or utility bill.
A 2024 High School Graduate who has been accepted as a full time student to a two or four year college or university in the State of Florida.
Financial need considered Attach a signed copy of the 1st and 2nd pages of IRS Form 1040
from your parent’s 2022 or 2023 (if available) tax return
Demonstrate Academic Standing
a. Class Rank
b. Have a GPA of 3.00 (or better) on a 4.0 grade point scale
c. Best composite ACT score of 24or
d. Best combined SAT Score (math & reading) 1100
Achieve Community Service –75 hours (or more); Work Experience may count for some of these hours.
Demonstrate involvement in school related and extra-curricular activities, detailing leadership roles.
The application including criteria and deadline information can be downloaded below.
Eligible students must reside in Apollo Beach (33572) and/or are zoned to attend East Bay or Lennard High Schools
Provide proof of residency with a copy of current driver’s license or utility bill.
A 2024 High School Graduate who has been accepted as a full time student to a two or four year college or university in the State of Florida.
Financial need considered Attach a signed copy of the 1st and 2nd pages of IRS Form 1040
from your parent’s 2022 or 2023 (if available) tax return
Demonstrate Academic Standing
a. Class Rank
b. Have a GPA of 3.00 (or better) on a 4.0 grade point scale
c. Best composite ACT score of 24or
d. Best combined SAT Score (math & reading) 1100
Achieve Community Service –75 hours (or more); Work Experience may count for some of these hours.
Demonstrate involvement in school related and extra-curricular activities, detailing leadership roles.
The application including criteria and deadline information can be downloaded below.
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Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Awarded College Scholarships to 10 Local 2023 High School Graduates
Message from Sharon Vasquez, Scholarship Chair
Back row, L to R: Mia Felix, Guidance Counselor, East Bay High School, Talor Schleich (East Bay High; University of Central Florida), Gavin Wilson (Lennard High; University of South Florida), Sydney Jetcia Prete (Lennard High; Valencia College) Jada Alexander (Lennard High; University of Central Florida), Janabelle Valdovinos (Lennard High; University of South Florida), Laurie Carpenter Sherman, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Susanne Palko, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Sharon Vasquez, ABWC Scholarship Committee Chair, Susan Zak, ABWC Scholarship Committee, Sheila May, ABWC President.
Front row: Joshua NeSmith (East Bay High; University of Tampa), Akina-Naomi Kennedy (East Bay High; Rollins College), Luke Meler (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University), Dylan Jones (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University)
Not Pictured: Cheyanne Buie (East Bay High; University of Florida), Brenda Fricks, ABWC Scholarship Committee and Cynthia Sherry, Guidance Counselor, Lennard High School
Front row: Joshua NeSmith (East Bay High; University of Tampa), Akina-Naomi Kennedy (East Bay High; Rollins College), Luke Meler (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University), Dylan Jones (East Bay High; Florida Polytechnic University)
Not Pictured: Cheyanne Buie (East Bay High; University of Florida), Brenda Fricks, ABWC Scholarship Committee and Cynthia Sherry, Guidance Counselor, Lennard High School
The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) has been serving the community since 1959. The club’s primary objectives are to promote sociability among its members, work toward the advancement of womankind, and provide scholarships for education and training of students who live in Apollo Beach and the surrounding areas with a demonstrated financial need.
This year the ABWC was able to award $15,000 in college scholarships to 5 students from East Bay High School and 5 students from Lennard High School. The scholarships were funded due to the generous donations of club members and donations from the Estate of Betty Fay; Eileen Sengstock in memory of her daughter, Christine Sengstock Kazor; and Marie Wiegmann in memory of Daniel Britt, Jr. All recipients are attending a 4-year Florida university, and received $1500 to be used for tuition, books, and lab fees. The recipients and a parent were honored at the May 10 luncheon at the Moose Lodge in Ruskin along with their guidance counselors. To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must be assigned to attend either East Bay or Lennard High School, plan to attend a Florida college or university and submit a completed application by the deadline. All applicants must meet the club’s stated scholarship criteria: show financial need, outstanding scholastic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, 2 recommendations, a 500-word student essay, and community service hours.
This year the ABWC was able to award $15,000 in college scholarships to 5 students from East Bay High School and 5 students from Lennard High School. The scholarships were funded due to the generous donations of club members and donations from the Estate of Betty Fay; Eileen Sengstock in memory of her daughter, Christine Sengstock Kazor; and Marie Wiegmann in memory of Daniel Britt, Jr. All recipients are attending a 4-year Florida university, and received $1500 to be used for tuition, books, and lab fees. The recipients and a parent were honored at the May 10 luncheon at the Moose Lodge in Ruskin along with their guidance counselors. To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must be assigned to attend either East Bay or Lennard High School, plan to attend a Florida college or university and submit a completed application by the deadline. All applicants must meet the club’s stated scholarship criteria: show financial need, outstanding scholastic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, 2 recommendations, a 500-word student essay, and community service hours.