The Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) is a Non-Profit professional organization providing business brokerage and consultancy services to Buyers and Sellers of businesses in the State of Florida. The organization has been serving the public since 1999. The BBF has committed to provide five scholarships for high school graduates or College/University/Technical School attendees worth $2,000 each that meet the requirements and criteria below.
ELIGIBILITY
- The candidate will submit an essay in writing (min 500 words) with the following topic: “Who is the hero in your life and how has that person influenced you with your future goals and aspirations?”
- Provide academic achievement such as GPA, SAT and/or ACT and/or school transcripts
- Describe involvement in school and/or community activities and organizations
- Provide any certifications, awards, and reference letters
CRITERIA
- Candidate must be the child or grandchild of a current member of the BBF and
- Candidate must be a senior graduating the year of the scholarship application or
- Candidate must be enrolled and attending a College, University or Technical school
PROCEDURE
- Complete the application and submit corresponding documents online here.
- Two letters of recommendation (from non-relatives):
- At least one letter must be from a High School Teacher, Principal or Assistant Principal, College Professor, Dean or Assistant Dean. The letter should speak to the character, integrity and or uniqueness of the student.
- One letter from a Community Organization, local community leader, Athletic Organization, or Religious Organization outlining the work and contributions that candidate has made within their organization
- All questions must be answered completely.
- Include a copy of High School/College Transcript and Activity Sheet. The Activity Sheet should reflect school and community activities, as well as any awards and recognition you have received in these activities.
- Finalists will be interviewed by the selection committee by August 31st.
- Scholarship will be presented at a Special Awards Ceremony to be announced.
- The winner will read his/her essay during the ceremony or a video will be played with the BBF member parent or grandparent present.
EDUCATION POSTPONEMENT
If the winner chooses to postpone his/her college education, the scholarship may be reserved for up to one year from the date of graduation.
Business Brokers of Florida Scholarship Application
Due by August 15th
2024 BBF Scholarship Winners
The Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) is pleased to announced the winners of its inaugural educational Scholarships Program:
- Natalie Cooksey
- Oliver Matheus
- Emme Evans
- Kiera Shea
- Elliana Habib
