At Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, we believe that every young person deserves a chance to achieve their full potential. That’s why we are proud to offer a range of scholarships to support the dreams and aspirations of deserving students in our community. We understand that education is the key to opening doors of opportunity and empowering young minds to make a lasting impact on the world.
We want to empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and reach new heights of success. In addition to easing the financial burden of higher education, our scholarships also serve as a recognition of the hard work and commitment demonstrated by students throughout their academic journey. We believe that investing in education is an investment in the future, and we are proud to contribute to the growth and development of our community’s brightest minds.
JA Tampa Bay Scholarships Offered
Pam and Les Muma JA Scholarship
One award for $5,500 for a Tampa Bay area high school senior whose plans are to attend an accredited technical/vocational school, community college or 4 year university.
Michael D. Robertson JA Scholarship
One award for $5,500 for a Tampa Bay area high school senior whose plans are to attend an accredited technical/vocational school, community college or 4 year university.
Frances and Gus Stavros JA Scholarship
One award for $2,500 for a Tampa Bay area high school senior whose plans are to attend an accredited technical/vocational school, community college or 4 year university.
Ben Carpenter Legacy JA Scholarship
One award for $2,500 for a Tampa Bay area high school senior whose plans are to attend an accredited technical/vocational school, community college or 4 year university.
Who can be a Junior Achievement Scholarship Recipient?
Requirements are:
- Participated in Junior Achievement programs between 5-12th grade
- Obtains a high school diploma or GED
- Intends to attend a post-secondary institution
- Submits proof of current GPA from an official high school transcript
- Submit proof of SAT or ACT scores
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Completed application essay
Application Essay
Applicants must submit a 800-1000 word essay containing the following information:
- Describe yourself as a person
- Share the impact that Junior Achievement has had on your personal/academic development
- Share the challenges you have had to overcome and how JA helped you overcome them
- The impact that a JA volunteer has had on you
- If you have volunteered for Junior Achievement at various events and/or in the classroom, how many times, the impact that being a Junior Achievement volunteer/student ambassador has had on you
- Why are you deserving of a Junior Achievement Scholarship?
- Share your career goals
The JA scholarship application link will be available January 1, 2024
Congratulations to 2023's JA Scholarship award recipients!
Logan Young
Ben Carpenter Legacy JA Scholarship
Bloomingdale High School
FSU/Honors Medical Scholars Program – Biology
Earl Knighten
Michael D. Robertson JA Scholarship
Durant High School
The University of South Florida – Business Analytics
Jorge Sanchez
Pam and Les Muma JA Scholarship
Jefferson High School
George Washington University – Accounting
Elaine Feaster
Gus and Frances Stavros JA Scholarship
Jefferson High School
The University of South Florida – Education/ Social Sciences
