Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing Scholarship
Offered by Southern Scholarship Foundation
Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing Scholarship is a scholarship from Southern Scholarship Foundation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
About 85 minutes of work, based on what the sponsor asks for.
- Considers financial need
- Considers merit
- FAFSA required
Who can apply
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0
- Letters of recommendation
- 1
- Where you can attend
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, University of Florida
What the sponsor says
Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) provides rent-free cooperative living housing scholarships for students with financial need, good character, and strong academic merit. SSF provides housing scholarships, not monetary support. We operate large, dorm-style houses on or near the campuses with a leadership development focus.
Below is some basic information regarding our rent-free housing program:
Student Benefits:
- Save $12,000 per year in housing costs
- Leadership development opportunities
- Stable food & housing security
- Peer support
- Access to no cost mental health counseling We serve college students at all levels attending:
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida State University
- Santa Fe College
- Tallahassee Community College
- University of Florida Requirements for Consideration:
- Current 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Financial Need (documented by the FAFSA SAI)
- Good Character (1 letter of recommendation, and a strong ability to live cooperatively with others and complete daily tasks)
- If qualifications met, applicant will be invited for an interview.
Requirements for Awardees:
- $300 Reservation Fee (a one-time fee that serves partially as a security deposit, due one week from accepting the scholarship)
- Semester Food & Service Bill
- Each semester, residents create a budget for groceries, utilities, internet, social activities and a few other necessities (typically an average of $1,200 for the entire semester)
- Chores to keep the houses clean and safe.
- Assist with cooking or cleaning for one dinner Monday to Thursday nights. (There is food for them to prepare on their own for all other meals.)
- Ability to live cooperatively, both with their roommate and other residents
- Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA.
Application Deadlines:
- Early Submission: March 15th
- Fall Deadline: April 1 How to Apply: Simply visit Southern Scholarship and click “Apply”
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Last checked 2026-10-03. Deadlines change without notice, so confirm with the sponsor before you rely on one.