Dates to be announced
Juan Ramon Guerrero Scholarship for Finance Students
For full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing finance or a finance-related field at an accredited college, university, or technical college. Requires at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA, financial need, and demonstrated contribution to the LGBTQ community.
Overview
Established in memory of Juan Ramon Guerrero, this scholarship supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing finance or a finance-related field at an accredited college, university, or technical college who have demonstrated leadership and support for the LGBTQ community.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in at least 12 credit hours, have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5, and demonstrate leadership and support for the LGBTQ community, as conveyed in a written statement.
Required documentation
- Official transcript showing GPA and ACT and/or SAT scores
- Recommendation letter from a faculty or staff member or professional supervisor
- Personal statement describing the applicant's contribution to the LGBTQ community
- Documentation of financial need may also be required
Award information
One scholarship is awarded annually. The scholarship provides up to $10,000 for educational expenses, with a maximum award of $5,000 per year.
Applications will be reviewed by the Juan Ramon Guerrero Scholarship Committee (JRG Scholarship Committee) using an online evaluation tool. Finalists may be asked for additional information or to complete an interview. After evaluation, the JRG Scholarship Committee will recommend scholarship recipients to the Central Florida Foundation Board of Directors for final approval.
The JRG Scholarship Committee reflects the community affected by the Pulse tragedy and is staffed by a member of the Central Florida Foundation's professional team. Its criteria were developed based on input from an anonymous donor, reflecting our collective efforts and commitment.
How to apply
- Click the Apply Now button above to go to MyScholarship.
- Click Create New Account and follow the instructions.
- Once logged in, type "JRG" in the Access Code box and click Enter Code.
- Review the information on the Application page, then click Apply.
- Complete all required fields and click Submit Application.
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