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The Elizabeth Gilbert Bowling Family Scholarship

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$1,500

deadline Due: October 18, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

The Elizabeth Gilbert Bowling Family Scholarship, with an application deadline in October, offers one award in the amount of $1500. Location restrictions exist.

Description

The Elizabeth Gilbert Bowling Family Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in nursing. To be eligible for a South Florida Fair scholarship, the student must have completed their junior year in high school, be a permanent resident of Florida and reside in one of the eligible counties. Additional credit will be given if the applicant is, or has been, a participant in the South Florida Fair's activities. Activities may consist of judging events, exhibits, livestock and agriculture activities, volunteering or any other fair related activity. Membership in 4-H or FFA is not required. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation with their application. The selection committee requires a personal interview with the applicant. If considered, applicants will be notified by November 21. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions Inc. for more information.