Bobby Bowden Scholarship

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will award a non-renewable scholarship in honor of their founder, Bobby Bowden. This scholarship is designed for graduating African American high school seniors in Hillsborough County School District who have demonstrated academic achievement and community service. The applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (unweighted) and have performed community service within their community via school, church, or through a social/civic organization. A required essay of at least 500 words focuses on reflecting on a situation where a veteran or active service member demonstrated leadership qualities such as integrity, discipline, teamwork, courage, adaptability, or compassion, and connecting how these qualities apply to everyday life and the path toward adulthood. Required documentation includes three original letters of recommendation on letterhead, proof of at least 100 completed community service hours, a professional or senior photograph, a sealed official transcript, and a student biography of 8 to 10 sentences highlighting academic accomplishments and future goals.