Recent Scholarship Recipients

Kayla Chesanek Bradenton Preparatory Academy – Olive Boyles Golden Scholarship Attending High Point University, NC Class Rank: 1 GPA: 4.00	“I look forward to showing you that I was an investment worth making and my successes were many. One day, after graduation when I have achieved all the goals that I have set for myself, my dream is to give back to that same community and make an investment in another student whose dream might not otherwise be possible.”
Jasmine Hammons Manatee High School –Olive Boyles Golden Scholarship Attending the University of Tennessee Class Rank: 18 GPA: 4.44	“My focus and passionate characteristics allowed me to become a triumphant student and daughter which is why I will continue to commit myself to every aspect of my life and will demonstrate the standards of the Manatee Community Foundation if rewarded this scholarship.”
Kelsy Braun Palmetto High School – Education Scholarship Attending the University of Florida Class Rank: 4 GPA: 4.45	“Although my family and I personally don’t have much money to pay the costs, I take trust in the fact that somehow I will get by financially in order to graduate from college. Just like I have for the past thirteen years, I know I will do whatever it takes to succeed in all of my college classes.”