The George Steinbrenner Memorial Maritime Scholarship (Collegiate) was established in 2015. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduates of the ‘Maritime Studies’ program at Jefferson High School and other public institutions of the Hillsborough County Public Schools enrolling for post-secondary education leading to a career in the Maritime Industry, including, but not limited to two or four year academic programs at maritime academies, colleges or universities.

*See DATES  page to see a listing of important dates per scholarship. 

Read the PRESS RELEASE FOR 2021 Scholarship Recipients. 

COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE *

*See DATES page to see a listing of important dates per scholarship. 

New collegiate applications.

  • Candidates will be notified by phone or by e-mail regarding the status of their application.
  • The scholarships are dependent on grades. All students need to have their 2nd half scholastic transcripts turned into the Committee when available.

Renewal collegiate applications

  • Candidates will be notified by phone or by e-mail regarding the status of their application.

The scholarships are dependent on grades. All students need to have their latest semester scholastic transcripts turned into the Committee when available

TECHNICAL

The George Steinbrenner Memorial Maritime Scholarship (Technical) was established in 2015. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduates of the ‘Maritime Studies’ program and other public institutions of the Hillsborough County Public Schools enrolling for technical training leading to a career in the Maritime Industry. These career paths include, but are not limited to: welding, pipe fitting, machinery, and electrical trades, marine joinery, industrial hygiene and safety, port and terminal operations, marine agency, logistics, seagoing apprenticeship, etc. In short, eligibility is open to persons who intend to pursue any of the widely varied opportunities within or related to the maritime industry.

TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

*See DATES page to see a listing of important dates per scholarship. 

                Technical Scholarships

  • The deadline for the Technical Scholarship is two months before the chosen school will begin.
  • Candidates will be notified by phone or by e-mail regarding the status of their application.
APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process is online and automated. Applicants should follow these links and each direction listed within:

Collegiate Scholarship Application

Collegiate Renewal Scholarship Application

Technical Scholarship Application

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