Emerald Coast Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship

Provide scholarships for deserving full-time Troy students having completed at a minimum of one semester at Troy University and having hometown residence in that portion of Northwest Florida identified as the Emerald Coast, and being served by the Emerald Coast Chapter of Troy Alumni. Applicants shall be from Okaloosa County, Walton County or Navarre, Florida. Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.8 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay of 250-500 words, typed, describing their educational and career goals and how this award will help achieve them. Also, explain how your first year at TROY has impacted your life. Must have participated in a minimum of thirty (30) verifiable hours of community service, on or off campus, in the preceding academic year. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from college professors/instructors/recruiters or someone of equal status. Recipient is required to write a letter of appreciation to the donor and attend the scholarship brunch held each year. Scholarship will be awarded by the Emerald Coast Alumni Chapter committee and the Troy University Scholarship Committee.