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James Bilder Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

The James Bilder Scholarship Fund was established to benefit graduating seniors of a Lee County high school pursuing a post-secondary education at a vocational/technical schools. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High School Senior
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must graduate from public high school in Lee County
  • College:
    Pursuing higher education with preference given to students attending vocational/technical schools.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    This scholarship award is primarily based on financial need.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write an essay about your goals and plans for the future as well as achievements, setbacks, and skills. It must be up to 2 typed pages.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendations on official letterhead.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application FormCopy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA)

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