Institutional Scholarships

You may qualify for scholarships based on your athletic talents.  Contact the following for more information:

SPC Athletics - Earnest Crumbley, Athletic Director
email: crumbley.earnest@spcollege.edu

Women's Softball - Breanna Myers, Head Coach
email: myers.breanna@spcollege.edu

Women's Basketball - Denisha Davidson, Head Coach
email: davidson.denisha@spcollege.edu

Women's Volleyball - Grace Richmeyer, Head Coach
emai:  richmeyer.grace@spcollege.edu

Men's Baseball - Oscar Espada, Head Coach
email: beckman.ryan@spcollege.edu

Men's Basketball - Earnest Crumbley, Head Coach
email: crumbley.earnest@spcollege.edu

Baccalaureate Program academic merit scholarships are designed to encourage students who distinguished themselves in their freshman and sophomore years, or while currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, to continue their education and seek a bachelor’s degree at St. Petersburg College.

What are the eligibility requirements?

• Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Be a Florida resident for tuition purposes
• Have a Program GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours
• Be considered a degree-seeking student

 What scholarships are available?

• Brain Bowl/Florida Educator's Fund Scholarships
  For students who are considered degree-seeking in an associate's degree program at SPC. Apply for Brain Bowl/Florida Educator's Fund Scholarships.

• Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Transfer Scholarships
  For students who are alumni of Phi Theta Kappa at SPC or a school other than SPC, received the USA Today All-American Award and are considered degree-seeking in a bachelor’s degree program at SPC. Apply for Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Transfer Scholarships. 

• Presidential Baccalaureate Transfer Scholarships
  For students who received an associate’s degree at a school other than SPC and are considered degree-seeking in a bachelor’s degree program at SPC. Apply for Presidential Baccalaureate Transfer Scholarships. 

• Honors Designation Transfer Scholarships
  For students who received an associate’s degree with an Honors designation at SPC or a school other than SPC and are considered degree-seeking in a bachelor’s degree program at SPC. Apply for Honors Designation Transfer Scholarships.

• Associate to Bachelor's Transfer Scholarships
  For students who received an associate’s degree at SPC and are considered degree-seeking in a bachelor’s degree program at SPC. Apply for the Associate to Bachelor's Transfer Scholarships.

 What are the next steps after I submit an application?

1. You will be notified of your application status through your MySPC student email.
2. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other funding.

 Who should I contact with questions?

Please contact Djuan Fox, Associate Dean, Instruction and Academic Programs at 727-341-3334 or fox.djuan@spcollege.edu with any questions.

You may be eligible for the Board of Trustees (BOT) Scholarship if you are taking prerequisite coursework that is not covered by financial aid.

1. The student is taking prerequisites for their next program at the same time as completing their current program
2. The student has already graduated and is taking only prerequisites
3. The student has already graduated and is taking prerequisites and other courses in their new program

You must:

• Be a Florida resident
• You are not required to be considered a degree-seeking student
• If you are considered degree-seeking, only credit hours, up to six (6), that are not within your current degree program will be considered.  If you are not considered degree-seeking, up to six (6) credit hours will be considered
• You are enrolled in prerequisite coursework that is not eligible for financial aid, in preparation for entering your next academic program
• Have at least a 2.0 Program GPA
• Have at least a 67% Completion Ratio
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & complete Verification if selected
• Demonstrate need as a result of the FAFSA  OR  have a 3.0 Program GPA
• Meet all financial aid eligibility requirements, except the degree-seeking requirement
• No minimum enrollment required
• Classes can be lower division, upper division or a combination of both

Financial Assistance Services will verify eligibility upon completion of the application.

The scholarship will pay for tuition and fees for up to six (6) credit hours after all other possible financial aid and scholarships have been applied.

If you meet all eligibility requirements, a Board of Trustees Scholarship will be added to your financial aid award package with an initial placeholder amount of $0.00. The actual scholarship amount is reviewed and updated two to three times per week. The amount can remain at $0.00, increase, decrease, or be reduced to $0.00 based on changes in your enrollment, whether your classes count toward your current degree program and updates to your financial aid award package.

The Board of Trustees Scholarship will be awarded for ONE TERM only. If you received the Board of Trustees Scholarship in a past term, you are considered to have met this requirement and not eligible for further funding.

If you meet the requirements for both Board of Trustees and Promise scholarships, Promise eligibility will be reviewed for any credit hours within your current degree program.  BOT eligibility will be reviewed for any credit hours not within your current degree program or if you are not considered degree-seeking.

See your Academic Advisor for more information. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now!

The Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke scholarship program will not be continued for 2026-27. Students funded in 2025-26 will continue to be funded.

Ethics Program academic merit scholarships are designed for students who are enrolled in at least one Ethics course.

What are the eligibility requirements?

• Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Be a Florida resident for tuition purposes
• Have a Program GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours
• Be considered a degree-seeking student

What is the amount?

The amount is determined each term based on available funds and can vary from term to term. Dual-enrolled/Early College, current Presidential or Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke scholars are not eligible to apply.

How do I submit an application?

Complete Ethics Program Scholarship to apply.

What are the next steps after I submit an application?

You will be notified of your application status through your MySPC student email.
We encourage you to complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other funding.

Who should I contact with questions?

Please contact Nicholas Manias, Faculty, Ethics Department at 727-791-2730 or manias.nicholas@spcollege.edu with any questions.

You may qualify for scholarships based on your specific activities.  Contact the following for more information:

Band & Chorus, Dance and MIRA (Music Industry Recording Arts) - Nathan Muehl, Chair, Humanities & Fine Arts
email: muehl.nathan@spcollege.edu

Digital Media - Jessica Curran, Program Director
email: curran.jessica@spcollege.edu

Theater - Scott Cooper, Faculty
email: cooper.scott@spcollege.edu

Visual Arts - Jonathan Barnes, Chair, Humanities & Fine Arts
email: barnes.jonathan@spcollege.edu

What Honors Program Scholarships are available?

The Honors Program offers three types of academic merit scholarships.

• Honors Program Tuition and Fees Scholarships are for students enrolled in at least one 3-credit hour Honors Program course.

• Honors Program Seminar Scholarships are offered to cover tuition and fees for IDH 2001H, IDH 2002H, IDH 2003H, IDH 2004H, IDH 3034H and IDH 3035H.

• Honors Program Additional Support Scholarships are available to help with books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, etc. 

Who is eligible to apply?

Incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students who have been accepted into the Honors Program and are enrolled in at least one 3-credit hours Honors Program course may apply for merit-based Honors Program Scholarships. Dual-enrolled/Early College students, current Presidential or Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke scholars and students who have completed an associate’s degree are not eligible to apply for an Honors Program scholarship.

What are the eligibility requirements?

· U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

· Florida resident for tuition purposes (more information at Residency)

· Considered a degree-seeking student (more information at Advising)

· 3.0 Program or incoming high school weighted GPA

· Currently participating in the Honors Program student organization and service learning

· Plan to participate in Honors Program activities outside of coursework

· Enrollment in at least one 3-credit hour Honors Program course

How much is the scholarship?

Amounts can vary and the number of scholarships depends on available funds.

How do I apply?

Complete the Honors Program Scholarship Application. A new application needs to be submitted each term.

When are scholarship decisions made?

The Honors Program Scholarship Committee meets twice a year to review the new and continuing members and award scholarships.

How will I know if my scholarship application is approved?

You will be notified by MySPC student email regarding the status of your Honors Program Scholarship application.

When will I receive my scholarship funds?

The funds will be posted to your student account and will be viewable in Titan Hub. Select MySPC and then the Financial Aid tile to view your award.

The funds will first cover any balance due to the college. Any remaining funds are refunded at the end of the third week of your classes. If you are enrolled in only Express or Second 8 Week Session, your financial aid will be refunded at the end of the third week of that session. Refunds are sent to your selected refund preference through Bank Mobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit https://disbursements.bmtx.com/refundchoices/ for more information and to make a selection if you have not already done so.

Students who are in their last term before graduation may be eligible to receive SPC's Last Mile Scholarship!

The Maria Nieves Edmonds scholarship program will not be continued for 2026-27.

The Presidential scholarship program will not be continued for 2026-27. Students funded in 2025-26 will continue to be funded.

2026-27 Workforce Scholarship application

Students in the following programs may apply:

• Police Academy
• Fire Fighter
• FFEMT
• Corrections
• Public Safety Telecommunications - 911

Eligible students must understand and agree to the following eligibility criteria:

• I must satisfy admission requirements to SPC
• If awarded, enroll in a Workforce/PSAV program during the term of the award
• I am a high school graduate or have obtained an equivalent diploma
• I have and will continue to maintain a 3.0 Program GPA, or I otherwise meet the individual program requirements
• I have passed the screening selection requirement

Selection note:

• If a student is selected for an award prior to enrollment, once the student enrolls, the award will be placed onto their student account to pay toward their bill
• If the student chooses not to enroll, the Selection Committee can choose to hold the scholarship (within the same year) or give the funds to another student

For more information, please contact:

• Law Enforcement:   Michael DiBuono
• Fire:  Jevon Graham

The SPC Promise Scholarship is designated for students who graduate from specific Pinellas County high schools.