The Jan La Belle Scholarship Program was established in 2009 to provide a financial resource to individuals with disabilities who desire to pursue their personal and career goals through attendance at a post-secondary institution.
The application deadline is February 28th 2023
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One or more Jan La Belle Scholarship winners are selected annually for a total possible non-renewable award. Award amounts are based on several factors, including available funds and number of eligible applicants. The Jan La Belle Scholarship offers the following two application options for individuals with disabilities:
Option A – Academic (Standard Diploma)
• Meeting of all Florida FSA standards or approved Disability Portfolio;**
• Community service leadership or involvement; and
• Receipt of any other scholarship awards.
Option B – Career or Trade Skill Development
• Accomplishments in field of interest;
• Community service leadership or involvement; and
• Receipt of any other scholarship awards.
AWARD RESTRICTIONS
• A 2.5 GPA must be maintained at a post-secondary institution during the period of the scholarship award.
• No criminal activity, arrests or convictions may occur.
• Acceptable attendance must be maintained.
**In lieu of Florida FSA scores, applicants may submit an alternative method (disability portfolio) that provides evidence of meeting state academic standards. This portfolio includes a sampling of artifacts or materials (i.e., personal achievements, work samples, other assessment results, letters by school or district officials, report cards, progress reports, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), etc.) that represent the applicant’s successful advancement through grade levels.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
• Applicant must be an individual with a disability.
• Applicant must be a Florida resident.
• Applicant must be an individual 16 to 24 years of age who is entering as a first-time student at any institution of higher learning, whether academic or vocational.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
• Two letters of reference from someone other than a family member, relative, or personal friend. Suggestions include: a current or former teacher, employer, etc. The content of the letters should address your commitment to learning, personal or professional advancement, and service.
• Verification of Disability Form (form is attached as part of this application);
• High School transcript; and
• Proof of accomplishments, including in field of interest, such as certificates, awards, letters of commendation, post-secondary acceptance letters, etc.
If applying for Option A, applicants must also provide:
Standardized test scores or approved disability portfolio
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR 2021:
Applicants will be notified. Award winners must complete and return an acceptance form no later than 60 days after notification of award. Failure to return the acceptance form by this date will result in forfeiture of the award.
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
2011
Kinsey Leonard, from St. Johns, Florida, attended Daytona State College Southeast Center for Photographic Studies. Kinsey now works at Marineland Dolphin Adventure taking photographs during in-water programs.
Jessica Moody, from Melbourne Beach, Florida, has graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Elementary Education.
2012
Daniel Caballero, from Davie, Florida, attends the University of Central Florida pursuing a degree in medicine so that he can become a doctor.
Erica Martinez, from Immokalee, Florida, is the first in her family to go to college. She attends the University of North Florida majoring in Community Health with a minor in Health Education.
2013
Fazida Yathali, from Wellington, Florida, attends Kansas City Art Institute.
Brian Adkins, from Jacksonville, Florida, attends Florida State College at Jacksonville pursuing a degree in Special Education.
2014
Bradley Mauger, from Longwood, Florida, will is attending the University of North Florida in the Fall, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.
2015
The 2015 scholarship winner is Bria Paul
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