501cTV sits down with Tim Snow from the George Snow Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit founded in 1982 to honor the late math teacher's legacy. The fund has grown organically, awarding over $4.4 million in scholarships to over 14,000 applicants last year. The fund provides a support system for students, offering resources like computers and high school to college transition programs. The fund has a nearly 90% graduation rate and offers no limitations on schools students can choose from, as long as they are accredited.
The organization partners with various organizations in the county to serve as resources for their clients, such as after-school programs. Janelle and Tim discuss the importance of education and the role of community, corporations, and private foundations in funding scholarships. The Bright Futures Program provides scholarships for 75% of students, and the Florida Prepaid program offers four years of tuition for free. The organization also hosts events and introduces a career development program called Snow Success, which has been successful in matching students with internships and teach our scholars things like how to write a resume, business etiquette, interview skills, how to leverage LinkedIn.
