The citrus growers of southwest Florida are committed to supporting education as a long-term investment in the future of the industry. The first Gulf Citrus scholarship was awarded in 1992 through the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, a trade organization representing growers in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.
The Gulf Citrus Growers Association Scholarship Foundation was established in 2000 as a non-profit entity to oversee the distribution of these awards. Scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed semi-annually by a Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of academic and industry members.
The number and amount of awards vary depending upon the number of applications received and available funds. Applicants who are not selected may submit a new application for consideration in the next selection cycle. Previous award winners may also reapply.
Preferred requirements for scholarships are as follows for those seeking associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees:
- Completion of all placement testing and a declared major in agriculture or related major
- Completion of 12 credit hours towards agriculture or related degree
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees; 3.0 for master’s and doctoral degrees
- A demonstrated commitment to complete the degree at a state college, community college or university
Applicants must complete an application and have their official transcripts sent directly by their universities to: Gulf Citrus Growers Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., Mongi Zekri, Application Coordinator, Hendry County Extension Office, P. O. Box 68, LaBelle, FL 33975. Zekri may be reached by phone at 863-674-4092. The deadline for submission is Dec. 31, 2021.
Source: Gulf Citrus Growers Association
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