MATTHEW CARTER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is presented by the Gamma Xi Boulé Foundation, Inc. directly to high school seniors for academic or technical/trade school expenses.  

An award is issued upon proof of enrollment in a four-year accredited college/university or a technical/trade school leading towards a Certification.  Eligibility is based on successful graduation from high school.

Applications will be accepted on-line only. 

Finalists will be contacted and interviewed by the Scholarship Committee.  

Non-finalists will be notified via email of their results.
 

1. Must be a graduating high school Senior from a Sarasota or Manatee county school

2. Be a resident of Sarasota or Manatee County

3. Be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or national of the United States

4. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale

5. Show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue college majors, including business, finance, biological / life sciences, physics, chemistry, social science, mathematics, engineering and other academic degree disciplines.

6. Submit a transcript

7. Present proof of admission / acceptance into an accredited College or University

8. Have a demonstrated financial and unmet need as measured by the students accepting College or University

9. Show evidence of leadership through work, school and / or community service activities 

10. Complete the application essay

11. Submit two letters of recommendation, including one from a high school faculty member