scholarships

Addison Cloud

Allison Wolfe Scholarship

Samford University

Alda Marcondes

Lee Family Scholarship

South College

Alexandra Thorp

Sarah Boon Hill Scholarship

Hester Scholarship

Carl J & Nancy W Owsley Scholarship

Santa Fe College

Andrew Pullum

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Florida State University

Andrew Ward

Lucille & Robert McCutchen Christian Ministerial Scholarship

Fuller Theological Seminary

Ann Elizabeth Bryan

Teresa Jefford Scholarship

Florida State University

Beckett Gimenez

Heart of the City Foundation General Scholarship

Valencia College

Ben Bryan

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Alabama

Benjamin Brackett

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Florida

Charles Thorp

Glenn C Fuller Scholarship

Florida State University

Emma Summer

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Florida Southern College

Frances Gray

Heart of the City Foundation General Scholarship

Seminole State College

George Clendenin

Sarah Boon Hill Scholarship

Hester Scholarship

Carl J & Nancy W Owsley Scholarship

High Point University

Harrison Summer

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Florida

John Tew

Heart of the City Foundation General Scholarship

Santa Fe College

Joseph Bongiorno

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Florida State University

Joseph Scheck

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Florida

Kate Batterson

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of South Carolina

Kate Costar

Heart of the City Foundation General Scholarship

Clemson University

Kate Tipping

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Florida State University

Lisa Brockman

Dr Glen R & Rita B Pierson Scholarship

Kairos University

Luke Easterling

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Central Florida

Mallory Smith

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Florida

Mary Caroline Kolar

Jesse “Jack” B Bookhardt Jr Music Scholarship

Jack & Marion Wilson Music Scholarship

Wake Forest University

Mason Pullum

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Florida State University

Meseret Brockman

Lee Family Scholarship

University of North Florida

Reagan Hiatt

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

Auburn University

Stephanie Towle

Kathleen H & Kenneth H Kraft Jr Scholarship

University of Florida

Sydney Chamberlain

Hames Family Scholarship

University of North Florida

Taylor Chamberlain

Heart of the City Foundation General Scholarship

Florida State University

Taylor Lemons

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of South Carolina

Watson Hewitt

Irene Lester Miller Scholarship

University of Florida

Jesse “Jack” b bookhardt Jr music scholarship

This scholarship fund was started in memory of Jesse "Jack," who was very involved with the music program at FPCO until his unexpected death on a youth chorus trip.

• Music

emma caldwell scholarship

Jack Caldwell started this scholarship fund in 2006 in loving memory of his mother, Emma Caldwell, who was a teacher at Howard Middle School for many years.

• Need-based

• Undergraduate

jim & diane cook scholarship

This scholarship fund was started in honor of an FPCO member’s beloved mother and father, Jim and Diane Cook, who ministered to her in meaningful ways until her last breath.

• Need-based

• Undergraduate or Vocational/Technical

• Must have been a participant in FPCO’s After School Outreach Ministry

• Must have been a recipient of governmental or church financial support

• Must have a specific goal in pursuing further education

ann wilson divine scholarship

Former board member Russ Divine and his brother Bill started this fund in 2014 in loving memory of their mother, Ann Wilson Divine, who was an educator and had a true love for learning. They felt like it was the greatest way they could honor her. This scholarship is dedicated to lifting up students who are studying English, literature, creative writing, and education. 

Our readers, writers, and educators pour so much love and life into our communities—whether through sharing their art, empowering other artists to gift us their talents, or educating the next generations. We’re proud to grant this scholarship to deserving students each year, to continue the legacy of learning Ann Wilson Divine left to her sons and to us.

• Undergraduate

• English, Literature, Creative Writing, Education

• GPA of at least 3.5

• Full-time Student

• Loves Jesus Christ

• Demonstrate high moral character

• Demonstrate involvement in their community, school, and church

See video about Ann Wilson Divine here.

beryl & betty windsor educator scholarship

Beryl and Betty Windsor were educators in Orange County, Florida for many, many years. They both had an undeniable passion for young people, always wanting to encourage them in their learning, and they were especially compassionate towards the students who struggled. They strived to lift up every student.

As a way to further pour into future generations of educators, Betty often welcomed educator interns from the University of Central Florida into her classroom as well. She so enjoyed the opportunity to mentor them as they learned to lead and encourage their own classrooms of incredible students. 

This scholarship fund was started by Beryl and Betty’s family in their honor, to raise up future generations of educators with the same spirit that Beryl and Betty nurtured throughout their careers and lives. 

• Full-time

• Undergraduate or Graduate

• Education

• Intending to become an educator

• FPCO member or have at least 1 recommendation from an active FPCO member

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates involvement in their community, school, and church

glen r & rita b pierson scholarship

• Full-time

• Undergraduate, Graduate, or Vocational

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Member of the Presbyterian Church USA

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates involvement in their community, school, and church

dr james porter jr scholarship

This scholarship fund was started by family and friends in memory of Dr James Porter Jr in 1992.

• Undergraduate, Graduate, or Independent Study

• Healthcare field

• Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0

• FPCO member for at least 1 year

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates involvement in their community, school, and church

• Demonstrates leadership qualities

general w e “joe” potter scholarship

This scholarship fund was started in 1990 by friends and family in memory of General W E “Joe” Potter, so that every FPCO member can have a chance to pursue further education.

• Need-based

• Undergraduate or Graduate

• GPA of at least 3.0

• FPCO member

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates involvement in their community, school, and church

• Demonstrates leadership qualities

kricket johnson veterinary scholarship

Boyd and Frances Johnson started this scholarship fund in 2006 after losing their beloved Yorkie, Kricket—aka “Kuddly Kricket of Kamelot.” They wanted to commemorate the grief of losing their furry family member as well as encourage the love and care for all of God’s creation. This scholarship is also given in honor and loving remembrance of their Chihuahua, Kupcake, and Donna Welchel, who cared for Kupcake after the Johnsons were no longer able.

Kricket and Kupcake, like many furry family members, provided constant companionship and unconditional affection, blessing their family with a glimpse of God’s love. This scholarship fund is devoted to empowering students who are studying veterinary science or who are in a vet-tech program.

• Undergraduate, Graduate or Vet-Tech

• Veterinary Science

• GPA of at least 3.5

• Loves Jesus Christ

kathleen h kraft & kenneth h kraft jr family scholarship

This scholarship fund was started by Kathleen and Kenneth Kraft in 2013.

• MBA with a Concentration in Finance, CPA program, or Medical School, Law School, or Engineering Program

• GPA of at least 3.5

• Resident of Orange County, Florida (or of contiguous counties), or Lancaster, Virginia

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates a deep sense of personal responsibility

lee family scholarship

• Full-time

• Undergraduate

• Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0

• Loves Jesus Christ

• Demonstrates high moral character

• Demonstrates involvement in their community, school, and church

lucille & robert mccutchen christian ministerial scholarship

This scholarship fund was started in 1994 by Lucille McCutchen in memory of her husband Robert McCutchen.

• Need-based

• Graduate or Professional School

• Theology

• Intends to enter into Christian ministry

• FPCO member

Elizabeth masden sefcik memorial scholarship

After the passing of their daughter Elizabeth in 1996, The Christ School founders Joe and Eugenia Sefcik started this endowment and scholarship in her beloved memory. Elizabeth was born with a severe chromosomal disorder, expected to live a very short life. The few short weeks Joe and Eugenia had with Elizabeth were a blessing, and the blessing of her life was something they wanted to share with other children.

• Need-based

• Student of The Christ School or potentially the Infant Child Care Center