Emme Evans
Tristan Evans
Krish Sejpal
Regan Shea
Amari Thompason
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 a 500-word essay, without the use of AI technology, on the following topic: “What are your aspirations for becoming an entrepreneur and what industry would you select?”
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
BBF Scholarship Winners
We are proud to celebrate our BBF scholarship recipients through the years. Join us in recognizing each year’s winners and their achievements.
2025
Conner Cooksey
Emme Evans
Constanza Lamaison
Krish Sejpal
Eduardo Solorzano
2024
Natalie Cooksey
Oliver Matheus
Emme Evans
Kiera Shea
Elliana Habib