Scholarship Listing
The Foundation has a comprehensive scholarship opportunity listing that is available to view anytime. This listing displays the name of the scholarship opportunity, the application deadline and description. Each scholarship may have its own eligibility requirements, but there is only on common application to complete.
Donor Requested Applications or Other Information – External
The Foundation does have donors and donor organizations who have their own application and selection process. Noted below is a list of scholarships that require external applications to be submitted by individuals who would like to be considered. It is strongly recommended, but not required, to also have a Foundation scholarship application submitted.
Optimist Club of the Beaches Scholarship – Open to all students attending or planning to attend college. Preference will be given to students attending Gulf Coast State College. To qualify, please complete the Application. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2026. Note: all GCSC students must have a Foundation scholarship application submitted also.
Judith Buhat Hamner Endowed Scholarship – Open to all students attending or planning to attend Gulf Coast State College or Florida State University/Panama City. To qualify, please complete the Application. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2026. Note: all GCSC students must have a Foundation scholarship application submitted also.
Emerald Coast First Responders Association Scholarship – Open to all students attending or planning to attend Gulf Coast State College. Preference will be given to students who are in a public safety/first responder program. To qualify, please complete the Application. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2026. Note: all GCSC students must have a Foundation scholarship application submitted also.
Stephen Goodson Memorial Scholarship Award – Selection will be made by a Donor Representative. Qualified applicants must complete the Foundation’s scholarship application and answer an essay question. Applicants must have obtained 50 or more community service hours and submit an essay (500 words or less) on the following topic: Describe what it means to serve others/their community along with an example of how the applicant has served others/their community. Please send all essays to [email protected].