News Summary
The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) has proudly awarded $18,000 in college scholarships to 12 deserving local high school graduates. This year’s scholarship ceremony, held at the Ruskin Moose Lodge, celebrated the contributions and sacrifices of the recipients’ families and guidance counselors. Each recipient was granted $1,500 to assist with educational expenses, funded through ABWC fundraisers and community support. The organization has been an essential part of the community since its establishment in 1959, focusing on education and charitable outreach.
Apollo Beach – The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) has awarded a significant total of $18,000 in college scholarships to 12 talented local high school graduates from the class of 2025. The scholarship ceremony took place in May at the Ruskin Moose Lodge, where family members and guidance counselors of the recipients were also honored for their support.
Each scholarship recipient was awarded $1,500 to assist with expenses such as tuition, books, and lab fees for their upcoming college education. The funds for these scholarships were generated through various ABWC fundraisers, donations from club members, and family memorials, along with support from the Southshore Community Foundation.
The selection of the scholarship recipients was carried out through interviews conducted by the ABWC Scholarship Committee. The committee consisted of dedicated members including chair Sharon Vasquez, along with Kim Alkins, Brenda Fricks, Joan Kelly, Jan Osborne, and Ann Robbins.
Scholarship Recipients
The recipients from East Bay High School include:
- Quinlan Jones – Florida Polytechnic University, majoring in cyber security engineering
- Michael Morales – University of Tampa, majoring in information science and cyber security
- Isaiah Sewell – Florida Atlantic University, majoring in biology
- Kayla Teekaram – University of South Florida, majoring in cybersecurity
The scholarships awarded to graduates from Lennard High School include:
- Amari Bell – Florida State University, majoring in political science
- James Drass – University of South Florida, majoring in biomedical science
- Niyohni Gibbons – Florida International University, majoring in nursing
- Brayden Nystedt – Hillsborough Community College for fire science and Pasco-Hernando State College’s Fire Academy
- Mitchell Richison – Florida Atlantic University, majoring in finance
- Ricardo Roman – University of Central Florida, majoring in kinesiology
- Angelina Vazquez – University of South Florida, majoring in biomedical science
Additionally, the recipient from Tampa Bay Technical High School is:
- Angela Caglayan – Palm Beach Atlantic University, majoring in nursing
About ABWC
The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club was established in 1959 and has long been committed to promoting sociability among members, providing educational scholarships, and contributing to various charitable causes. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at noon, except for June, July, and August, at the Ruskin Moose Lodge #183.
ABWC is recognized as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to community service and charitable outreach. In addition to scholarship funding, the organization actively supports local elementary schools, the Mary & Martha House, and numerous community projects.
Future Scholarship Opportunities
The application deadline for the 2025 scholarship will be announced in December, encouraging students interested in applying to stay informed. For more information about the scholarships and various activities conducted by ABWC, individuals are invited to visit their official website.
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- Osprey Observer: Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships
- Wikipedia: Scholarship
- Osprey Observer: Deborah Paulsen Honored As Peeps Teacher Nominee
- Google Search: Educational Scholarships
- Osprey Observer: Area Woman’s Clubs Award Scholarships
- Google Scholar: Scholarship Awards
- Osprey Observer: Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Activities
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Community Service
- Osprey Observer: Chorus Concert and Scholarships
- Google News: Community Outreach
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