Scholarships

The Gibbs Junior College Alumni Association (GJCAA) proudly hosts the annual Golfing for Scholars Golf Tournament to raise funds for the Gibbs Junior College Alumni Association Scholarship, supporting students in their pursuit of higher education. Since it’s establishment, the Gibbs Junior College Alumni Association Scholarship has awarded 129 scholarships to well deserving students at St. Petersburg College.

Scholarship Students thank you!

Kamea Hamilton

Dear Gibbs Junior College Alumni Association,

I am grateful for being selected as a recipient of the Gibbs Junior College Alumni Association scholarship. Receiving the email about the award excited me since I was not expecting it at all. I feel honored to be supported by you and I appreciate you supporting other students at St. Petersburg College as well.

When I was first accepted into St. Petersburg College, I was still a high school student. I also participated in many activities that were intended to prepare me for college, such as the NCNW's youth group, Black Pearls. I considered attending Florida A&M University at the time, but I decided to stay home and attend St. Petersburg College.

Currently, I am pursuing my Associate in Arts degree in general education. I believe that college is an opportunity to expand one’s knowledge about any career path they choose. However, I spent my first two semesters worrying about selecting a career that I would have a passion for. I also felt a lot of pressure from my family to succeed.

My father and my grandfather both graduated from St. Petersburg College, so I know that I have big shoes to fill. I am proud to say that I have a 3.5 GPA and I am close to completing all of my graduation requirements.

I dream of pursuing a career in social work and I am thinking of returning to St. Petersburg College in the future. I would like to complete the rest of my current requirements for right now. However, I am open to the idea of returning to obtain a degree in social work.

Being selected for this award lifted a lot of anxiety I had going into this semester. Lastly, I want to thank you once again for investing in me. I feel so encouraged by your support and I am proud to say that I am prepared to graduate.

Sincerely,
Kamea Hamilton