Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship 2026

The Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship 2026 was established in memory of Ralph and Ruth Frank Gross to encourage individuals to pursue education and improve opportunities for themselves and their families.

The scholarship specifically supports governmental workers and their families in recognition of their service and contributions. Funding can be used for college, university, or vocational education in Florida.

Eligible students may receive between $500 and $2,500 in scholarship funding.

Scholarship Overview

About the Scholarship

Ralph and Ruth Frank Gross believed strongly in the importance of education. This scholarship was created in their memory to encourage people to improve themselves through education and provide better opportunities for their children.

Government employees and their families are among the intended recipients because of the contributions and often-unrecognized good deeds performed by governmental workers.

The scholarship may be used toward eligible college, university, or vocational education.

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Scholarship Benefits

The Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship provides:

• Awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 per student.
• Support for college education.
• Support for university education.
• Support for vocational education.
• Funding for eligible educational institutions located in Florida.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the applicable eligibility requirements, including:

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Not receive another scholarship or grant.
• Be a resident of Florida.
• Plan to attend a college, university, or vocational institute located in Florida.
• Attend the eligible institution on either a full-time or part-time basis.
• Graduate students are not eligible.

Requirements for Graduating High School Students

If the applicant is a graduating high school student, they must:

• Have an SAT score of 1100 or higher based on Critical Reading (CR) and Mathematics (MA).
• Submit official high school transcripts.

Additional Conditions

Recipients must agree to the following conditions for the duration of the scholarship award:

• Not use tobacco products.
• Not use illegal drugs.
• Not abuse alcohol.
• Not become a member of a social sorority or fraternity.

Membership in an honorary, academic, or professional sorority or fraternity is permitted.

Applicants should also be aware that they may not be eligible if their employer provides a tuition reimbursement program.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is intended for eligible individuals connected to governmental employment in Broward County.

Eligible applicants may include:

• A current full-time employee of a governmental entity in Broward County.
• A retired or former employee who worked full-time for a governmental entity in Broward County continuously for at least five years.
• A former employee who became disabled as a result of performing their employment duties after working full-time for at least five years at a governmental entity in Broward County.
• A spouse or former spouse of an eligible employee, provided the marriage meets the stated five-year requirement.
• A child of an eligible employee.
• A spouse or child of an employee who was killed in the line of duty while employed full-time for at least five years at a governmental entity in Broward County.

Applicants should review the official application for the complete eligibility conditions.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

The information provided does not state a specific application deadline for the 2026 scholarship.

Applicants should check the official application for the current deadline and submission requirements.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should complete the official scholarship application and provide the required information and documentation.

Applicants should carefully review the application requirements before submitting their materials.

Important Note

The scholarship has specific eligibility conditions related to Florida residency, governmental employment in Broward County, financial need, education location, and other requirements.

Applicants should verify their eligibility and review the official application instructions before applying, as requirements and deadlines may change.

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship: Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship 2026
Award: $500 – $2,500
Eligible State: Florida
Study Location: Florida
Education: College, university, or vocational education
Graduate Students: Not eligible
Deadline: Not Specified