The mission of the Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida is to afford young people the opportunity to recreate themselves while pursuing their educational goals. As knowledge is the key to changing society, the Phoenix Foundation provides funds to enhance and supplement education.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Scholarship Questions
Q: Do I have to live in Florida to apply?
A: Nope. We are a national scholarship that is based in Central Florida. Our students come from all over and attend any college or university in the United States.
Q: Can I apply if I am seeking an advanced degree?
A: Of course! We want to support you in every step of your educational journey.
Q: Can I send my application in pieces?
A: We completely understand that it can be hard to get the references and transcripts. Your application, essay, and signed Terms & Conditions page must be postmarked by the deadline. However, your references and transcripts can be sent separately, as long as the postmark is no more than one week past the application deadline.
Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
A: Yes! We encourage everyone to apply for each scholarship they qualify for, as long as you supply appropriate references and essay for each one.
Q: What are considered "official" transcripts?
A: Official transcripts must come in a sealed envelope from your school. You may also have your school send them digitally to carla@phoenixfoundationcfl.org. We will not accept unofficial or opened transcripts.
Q: What makes for a good reference letter?
A: Your reference should be able to speak to your accolades in relation to your specific area of study or volunteering. You should avoid personal friends, and aim for someone who is knowledgeable in your recent activities. You can have one reference from your past, but we don't recommend all three are.
Q: Can my parent or guardian contact you with questions?
A: No. Just like when you enter college, your university will only discuss issues with you, we are the same. We treat each scholarship recipient as an adult and will only talk to them, unless there are extreme circumstances.
Q: What if I have a question that isn't listed here?
A: Contact us! We love hearing from you and we know each case is different. So please, email or call any other questions you have!
Flame Scholarship Questions
Q: Do I need to resend my birth certificate and parent's death certificate if I am reapplying for the Flame Scholarship?
A: No you don't. We know that can be a hassle and we will keep your records on file for up to five years in case of reapplication.
Q: What if I never met my parent, or if they left my family? Does that count for the Flame scholarship?
A: We're sorry that those events impacted your life, but without a death certificate it does not qualify for the Flame scholarship.
Q: What if someone other than my parents raised me and that person dies? Do I qualify for the Flame scholarship?
A: We understand that there are people other than biological parents who help raise us, however, to qualify for the Flame scholarship you have to have a biological or adoptive parent be deceased. We need your birth certificate, and the death certificate, and any appropriate adoption paperwork if needed.
Song Scholarship Questions
Q: Why does Music Education not qualify for the Song scholarship?
A: We know that music educators are incredibly important! We value their contribution and dedication. However, this scholarship is meant for students aiming at a performance career. We encourage you to see if you qualify for one of our other scholarships.
Q: What is considered a "performance " major?
A: We've spent a lot of time discussing the specifics of what is considered a performance major, as we understand there are a lot of degree that are in the arts, but not necessarily performance. We will consider any major that contributes to a live performance.
Flight Scholarship Questions
Q: What kind of organizations are approved for the Flight scholarship?
A: Many schools have gay-straight alliances (GSA), LGBTQ+ clubs, or even "anti-bullying" groups who help spread advocacy for the queer community. Working with any of these, or an organization outside your school with similar aims is accepted. If you have questions, email us and we'll get back to you ASAP.
Morning Glow Grant Questions
Q: What is considered a "consumable item" for Morning Glow Grants?
A: Anything that is only going to benefit one round of students. We do not fund rights to shows, field trips or festivals, reeds, strings, dance shoes, stage make-up, etc. If you have questions about a requested item, please contact us!