Premier
Hollingsworth Scholarship
Thank you for your interest in the Hollingsworth Scholarship
Florida Southern’s premier scholarship program, the Hollingsworth Scholarship provides the most dedicated and talented students an opportunity to study at one of the nation’s best private colleges.
Students applying for the Hollingsworth Scholarship will complete the . Applications have two possible deadline dates. The priority application date is November 1, and applications are due no later than January 3.
To Be Considered, Candidates Must:
- Be entering Florida Southern College as a first-time freshman.
- Be admitted to Florida Southern by the application deadline.
- Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above
- Earn a 29 ACT or 1330 SAT
- Submit this completed online application.
The Hollingsworth Scholarship is highly competitive. A committee composed of distinguished faculty and staff will interview each finalist, selecting students based on their academic promise, leadership potential, character, and future goals.
Please Note: There is not a separate application for the Hollingsworth Scholarship. Completing the Premier and Prestige Scholarship Application will put you into consideration for the Hollingsworth, McClurg, and Christoverson Scholarships.
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About the
Hollingsworth Scholarship
The Hollingsworth Scholars program is Florida Southern’s premier scholarship program and is available exclusively to students whose academic accomplishments demonstrate superior intellect, unwavering character, and robust ambition. Funded through the generosity of Bernie Little, Jr., '90 and his wife, Mary Jane Hunt, the Hollingsworth Scholars program was created to provide the most dedicated and talented students with the opportunity to study at one of the nation's best private colleges, the freedom to do so as fully dedicated scholars, and the opportunity to explore his or her leadership potential through collaboration with our college president, Dr. Jeremy Martin. Awarded to first-year students and renewable each year, these scholarships are valued at more than $230,000 over four years.
The Hollingsworth Scholarship is highly competitive. A committee composed of distinguished faculty will interview each finalist, selecting students based on their academic promise, leadership potential, character, and future goals.
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