James A. Edwards Scholarship
Scholarships of about $5,000 for 20 undergraduates a year: University of South Florida students, graduating seniors at designated Manatee County, Florida high schools, or children or spouses of fallen soldiers or first responders; must attend an accredited institution. Download the application from the website; deadline March 31.
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Who can apply
- Attending University of South Florida (preferred, not required)
- From Manatee County, FL (preferred, not required)
- Military: child or spouse of a fallen soldier or first responder (preferred, not required)
- For college students
- one of: USF undergraduate; graduating senior at a designated Manatee County high school; child/spouse of a fallen soldier or first responder
How to apply
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Is this legit?
Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. Its web link didn’t work when we last checked.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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