Sharp Family Scholarship Fund

Recipient must be a student in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy within the Department of Economics in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a first generation college student who was the first in their family to attend college and who has received an Associate Degree prior to enrolling at Florida State University.

Donors
Mr. Darin M. Sharp and Mrs. Kate Sharp
Mr. Kevin J. Sharp and Mrs. Cherie D. Sharp
Award
Varies
Academic College/Unit
College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
Deadline
10/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Did you receive your AA Degree prior to your enrollment at Florida State University?
  2. Upload a copy of your resume (PDF or Word format).
  3. Upload a transcript of all coursework completed showing the cumulative college GPA as of the end of the previous semester
  4. List the courses you are enrolled in for the current semester.
  5. Provide the name and email address of two economics professors who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
    • Name and Email Address of first economics professor
    • Name and Email Address of second economics professor
  6. Explain why you have chosen a major in economics, what you feel economics can contribute to your academic and professional development and what you propose to do with your economics training?
  7. I certify that I am receiving need-based financial aid. (These include but are not limited to Pell Grants, assistance from the Southern Scholarship Foundation, need-based grants or scholarship from the University or from private sources. Florida Bright Futures Scholarships ARE NOT need-based.)
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