Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners
Application Open Date
12/1/2023
Application Deadline
3/3/2024
Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
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Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

Funded by
Farah & Farah
Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners
Scholarship Open Date
12/1/2023
Scholarship Close Date
3/3/2024
Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
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Farah & Farah’s Empowering Greatness Scholarship awards $5,000 to five deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students. The winners are chosen based on their outstanding community service and academic achievements.

Farah & Farah is currently collaborating with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and Goodwill Industries of North Florida to provide full tuition to five rising high school seniors attending a two-year Florida college. This plan covers tuition and fees for 60 lower-division semester credit hours at any of Florida’s 28 community colleges, as well as tuition and fees for a four-year Florida university or technical degree.

A scholarship committee composed of Farah & Farah employees will rank all completed applications using a rubric. The top ten applicants will be reviewed and chosen by a panel of judges. Students must attend a public or charter school in Florida to be eligible.

Scholarship Summary

Farah & Farah’s Empowering Greatness Scholarship awards $5,000 to five deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students. The winners are chosen based on their outstanding community service and academic achievements.

Farah & Farah is currently collaborating with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and Goodwill Industries of North Florida to provide full tuition to five rising high school seniors attending a two-year Florida college. This plan covers tuition and fees for 60 lower-division semester credit hours at any of Florida’s 28 community colleges, as well as tuition and fees for a four-year Florida university or technical degree.

A scholarship committee composed of Farah & Farah employees will rank all completed applications using a rubric. The top ten applicants will be reviewed and chosen by a panel of judges. Students must attend a public or charter school in Florida to be eligible.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Grade: High School Senior – Undergraduate
  • Maximum Age: 21
  • Required GPA: 2.7
  • Geographic Eligibility: Florida
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Any

Key Information of Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

Study Details

Area of Study

Any

Country of Study

United States

Specific Schools

Any

Application Requirements

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Essay
  • Video Submission
  • Financial Information
  • Recommendation letters
  • Grade transcript

Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship Timeline

December 1

Submissions open

The application process opens in December when a new essay prompt is provided.

March 3

Submission Deadline

The deadline for applications is in early March.

May 1

Semi-Finalists are Selected

Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 1.

How to ace the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

1

Meet or exceed the minimum GPA requirement

If you want to be considered for this scholarship, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.7, which you must meet or exceed. Though meeting the minimum GPA is desirable, if you want to stand out and impress the scholarship selection committee, we recommend exceeding it.

2

Display the outcomes of your community service

It is not enough to simply document and describe your community service; you must also demonstrate your accomplishments and the significant contribution you made to your community. Showing your accomplishments demonstrates the effectiveness of your community service, which increases the value of your contribution.

3

Deeply comprehend the essay prompt

Understand the essay prompt and write your paper to meet its requirements. You only have 500 words, so be creative and detailed, ensuring that your essay is both enjoyable to read and substantive in content.

4

Write out your video content and practice it

If you choose to do a 1- or 2- minute video instead of a 500-word essay, make sure you write a script of what you want to say, practice it, record multiple takes, and pick the best one. Because the video prompt is similar to the essay prompt, make sure you fully understand it and present your video content in a lively, creative, and enjoyable manner.

How the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship is Judged

To be eligible, applicants must attend a Florida public charter high school, and have lived in the state for at least 12 months. They must be under the age of 21, and have a 2.7 GPA. In addition to eligibility, applicants are judged based on their academic performance, community service, and the essay or video they submit as part of their application.

Why We Love the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

1

Scholarship pays for more than tuition

Scholarship funds prepay tuition, registration fees, and local fees in Florida.

2

Good opportunity for Florida residents

The scholarship may be paid into any of the 28 Florida colleges so it is a good opportunity for students in the state.

3

You get a mentor

Scholarship recipients agree to have meetings with a mentor, which is great because having someone more experienced giving you advice will help you in your pursuit of success.

5 Facts About the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

01.

Scholars must agree to remain drug-free

Scholarship recipients must agree to stay drug-free, which means they cannot be convicted of possessing illegal drugs.

02.

Scholars must agree to remain crime-free

Scholarship recipients must agree to not commit any crimes, which means they must not have been convicted of a felony or a first-degree misdemeanor.

03.

Scholars must agree to public school lunch program

To be eligible, applicants must qualify for the free or reduced public school lunch program.

04.

Students are required to do community service

Applicants must commit to performing 10 hours of community service every semester.

05.

Email submission of an application

Applications are submitted via email before or on the submission deadline. The email address for submission is provided on the scholarship application form.