Pinellas County College Fund

Scholarship Sponsored by College Fund of Pinellas County

Apply now — deadline Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

If you’re an incoming or continuing college student in Pinellas County who needs financial help and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree, the College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. may be able to help. Read this carefully; incomplete or ineligible applications will not be reviewed.

Quick overview
- Award: $1,200 per year (renewable while you remain eligible), up to $4,800 total or until a bachelor’s degree is complete.
- Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
- Application format: Google Form — you must have a Google account to apply.
- Important: You must complete the form in one sitting. You cannot save progress and return later. Gather everything before you begin.

About the College Fund
The College Fund of Pinellas County is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that helps financially disadvantaged Pinellas County residents with strong academic potential complete a bachelor’s degree. Recipients must remain academically qualified, continue to receive a Pell Grant, and enroll in at least 12 credit hours each term to keep receiving funds.

Who may apply — eligibility checklist
To be eligible you must answer “Yes” to all of the following:
- Be a resident of Pinellas County.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be eligible to receive a Pell Grant for the upcoming school year (you must submit proof).
- Plan to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the upcoming school year.
- Plan to enroll full time (12 or more credit hours).
- Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
- Have either a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a college GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Required materials (upload with your application)
- A screenshot from your completed FAFSA showing you are eligible for a Pell Grant.
- Your most recent high school or college transcripts.
- Two essay responses, each no more than 400 words. (See the essay prompts on the application.)

Important instructions
- Read the entire application before you start.
- Gather your FAFSA screenshot, transcripts, and essays so you can finish in one session.
- Failure to provide all required information will disqualify your application.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and are ready to apply, have your Google account ready and click through the application before the deadline. Good luck — take your time, be thorough, and make your essays count.