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The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has awarded over 299 scholarships totaling $206,500 since 1983. Scholarship applications are ready for pick up or download beginning in June each year and are usually due the middle of September that same year. Funding for FSGA scholarships comes from the sales of nine flats of berries that are donated by strawberry growers during the Best Flat Contests in February and March each year at the Florida Strawberry Festival. 2011 Ambassador ScholarshipAs an FSGA Ambassador you will be required to attend at least 75% of FSGA functions within our community throughout the strawberry season. State Fair booth, Strawberry Festival booth, Best Flat Auctions, Ag Venture, and Farm Bureau Legislative Appreciation Reception in Tallahassee (2 day trip) are examples. You will be provided FSGA shirts to wear at these events. The scholarship is $1,000 plus travel stipend. To be eligible for the 2011 Ambassador Scholarship you must be a high school senior (2011-2012 school year) and submit a letter of intent to attend college along with your application. Applications must be postmarked and completed by September 16, 2011. All incomplete and late applications will not be considered. 2011 ScholarshipsThe Florida Strawberry Growers Association offers scholarships to encourage young men and women to continue their education beyond high school. The committee will determine the amount of the scholarship, but no scholarship will be less than $500.00. Eligible students must be an enrolled college undergraduate or a high school graduate in 2012 and submit a letter of intent to attend college All applications must be postmarked and completed by September 16, 2011. All incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Where to send your applicationsSubmit your applications To: FSGA/Scholarship
P.O. Drawer 2550
Plant City, FL 33564
U.S.A For more informationFor more information, contact the Florida Strawberry Grower's Association at 813-752-6822.
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