Doorways Scholarship

Through the support of businesses, civic groups, a myriad of organizations and individuals who care enough to invest their resources in the future of our school children, the Doorways Scholarship Initiative is giving low-income students the opportunity to work toward the attainable goal of a college education. While Doorways provides those necessary college tuition funds, this comprehensive program offers so much more including mentors who provide inspiration and guidance and school-based ambassadors who monitor student progress and enhance student learning through enrichment activities. The Doorways program has been so successful, it has become a model for similar programs both statewide and nationally.

Donor contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the State of Florida. That means that every contribution, no matter the size, will be doubled in value. Currently, the cost of a full scholarship is $5,500, which will be fully matched to fund one deserving student's college education.

Doorways Scholars

• Students may be nominated for a Doorways Scholarship in grades 6 - 11. If awarded, they will receive a four-year college tuition scholarship or technical school training by fulfilling a contractual obligation to attend school regularly, maintain at least a "C" in all classes, study for tests, complete homework assignments and remain crime and drug free.
• Since its inception, Doorways has maintained an 85 percent retention rate and more than 1,000 Doorways graduates are now achieving success at many of our Florida colleges and universities.
• Approximately $15 million has been contributed to the program.
• There are approximately 40,000 students in Pinellas County who are eligible for Doorways Scholarships.