Our organization selects young women with exceptional academic achievement from Central Florida high schools and mentors them throughout their four years of college and beyond. We know that low income and first-generation students need the support of mentors and scholarships to accomplish their goal of graduating from college. Through our one-of-a-kind program, students have a better chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming college graduates.
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To become an SOS Scholar, you must fill out the online application and provide the following documents.
For more information contact Ginny Botts, Director of Scholar Recruitment and Selection, at ginny@supportourscholars.org.
You can upload an unofficial copy of your transcript with your application. If you would like to mail an official copy it can be mailed to: 225 S. Swoope Ave, Ste. 101 Maitland, F 32751.
Two letters of recommendation are required for the application. One letter must come from a guidance counselor or teacher. The best letters of recommendation address how you as a student would benefit from having a mentor in college.
Please provide a 500-700 word personal statement detailing why you should be selected for our program. Make sure to include how a mentor will contribute to or aid in your success, your future goals and objectives, and how receiving this award will impact your life.
To gain access to your SAR report:
Go to fafsa.gov.
Log In and enter your FSA ID on the left. Only you should know or use your FSA ID.
Select View or Print your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the "My FAFSA" page.
Print a hard copy and scan it or print to a PDF.
Provide a copy of your parent or legal guardian’s 2021 or 2022 1040 tax form.
SOS Scholars must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident. Please provide a copy of one of the following documents to verify eligibility:
Your passport
Your birth certificate
Your social security card
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Permanent Resident Card
Application Closes.
Applicants notified for interview day.
Scholar Interview Days. Selected applicants will be invited to for a one hour interview on one of these two days.
Chosen scholars notified.
Scholar + Mentor boot camp.
Induction Lunch. This is the formal welcome of the Class of 2028 into the SOS Sisterhood where selected Scholars will meet current SOS Scholars and graduates.
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Dorm shower.