William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
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The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida that invests in young leaders through renewable scholarships and supports local nonprofits with capital funding. The Foundation focuses on education, community development, and social responsibility in Sarasota County and surrounding areas, providing grants for capital needs, equipment, and facility improvements to nonprofit organizations, as well as multi-year scholarships to promising students.
Funding Opportunities
Sandra K. Lacey Scholarship
The Sandra K. Lacey Scholarship was established to honor Sandra K. Lacey (1945-2018), who had a big and loving heart for Deaf children. She was instrumental in gathering resources and planning numerous events for deaf children attending the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and devoted her time to other humanitarian works. Sandra wanted to offer extra funds to help Deaf children and Adults of all ages to have the education and job skills necessary to live their lives creatively and independently. The scholarship fund continues her legacy by providing financial support to deaf individuals seeking education and job training. This opportunity is administered by the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation and is designed to empower deaf individuals to live creatively and independently through education and skill development.
Selby Scholarship
The Selby Scholarship program is available to graduating high school seniors from Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto counties in Florida who plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time to complete a four-year bachelor's degree. The scholarship is designed to support students with exceptional financial need and strong academic performance. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, transcripts, letters of recommendation showing evidence of personal growth potential, essays outlining personal values and future plans, and a personal interview with community leaders. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as students maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment. A unique feature of the program is that award amounts can vary each year based on the student's current financial need, ensuring optimal support throughout their college career. Recipients also have access to the Selby Scholar Match Mentoring Program, which pairs students with local community leaders in their chosen fields for mentorship and networking opportunities.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- selbyfdn.org
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