CFY Pinellas / Clearwater for Youth

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CFY Pinellas (Clearwater for Youth) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the youth of Pinellas County, Florida through access to athletics and other skill-building programs. The organization provides grants for athletic and arts programs, educational scholarships, and water safety instruction, creating opportunities for children from all backgrounds to learn, play, and grow together. CFY offers multiple scholarship programs including postsecondary, trade, and community college scholarships, while also administering the Fred Fisher Water Safety program to provide crucial water safety lessons to local youth.

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Richard O. Jacobson (ROJ) Postsecondary Scholarship

The Richard O. Jacobson (ROJ) Scholarship Program is named in honor of Mr. Jacobson, whose dedication to CFY and unwavering support of area youth played a vital role in the organization's growth. Since 2013, CFY has awarded over $2,200,000 in scholarships through this program. This program connects community sponsors with aspiring Pinellas County high school seniors seeking to further their education at local and national colleges and universities. Scholarships are awarded to cover the cost of tuition (30 credits per year), books, room, and board in increments of $5,000 and $10,000, payable over the first two years of schooling. The program requires students to maintain full-time status and meet criteria for first- and second-year funding. The annual application period runs from November 15 to January 23.

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Total Funding Opportunities: 3
Active Now: 1
Source Domain: cfypinellas.org

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