Scholarship

Awarded to High School & Undergraduate Students.
All scholarship recipients are awarded at our Scholarship Luncheon.

Applications Deadline: February 6, 2026

– Eligibility Requirements –
Candidates must meet each of the following requirements:

  1. Be an African-American female living in or from (if a college student) Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, or Polk Counties.

  2. Be a graduating senior with plans to attend an accredited institution of higher education OR currently enrolled in either a 4-year College/University or 2-year Community College as a full-time student.

  3. Hold an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

  4. Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of Volunteer Service.

  5. Highly recommend attending Scholarship Workshop 101 session on January 29, 2026, from 7:00-8:30 pm. Click here.

  6. Write a minimum 500-word Essay on the prompt below: "Describe how your life experiences and/or service in the community have prepared you to become a leader who empowers others."

2026 Scholarship Application

The application should be completed online & all supporting documents postmarked by February 06, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled the week of February 22, 2026. Recipients will be notified by March 11, 2026.

Please send supporting documents to:

Tampa, Florida Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Inc.

ATTN: 2025 Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 290385
Tampa, Florida 33687

If there are any questions, please contact us at tampaproscholarship@gmail.com

Please note materials submitted with application will not be returned.

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Additional Resources

Join us for an interactive Scholarship Workshop designed to help students and families confidently navigate the scholarship process and increase their chances of securing funding.

  • During this session, we’ll cover:

    • How to find scholarships that actually fit you

    • Common mistakes that get applications overlooked

    • Tips for writing compelling scholarship essays

    • How to stay organized and meet deadlines without stress

    • Q&A to address your specific questions

    Whether you’re a high school student, college student, or a parent supporting the process, this workshop will provide practical tools, clarity, and encouragement to help you take the next step toward funding your education.

    ✨ Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and walk away with actionable strategies.

    Registration details: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrMaoI6ChYfOU1kXsMeB3f-x3fNnJ1t6YmkdOfsGoeU8iIKw/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0