Community Foundation for Brevard awards $95,930 in scholarships to sixteen college students from Brevard in recognition of their academic achievement, potential and commitment to their aspirations and goals. This year’s recipients include new and returning applicants pursuing higher education across the country.
Scholars reselected in 2026, along with their institutions, are as follows:
Mariam Hassan, Wellesley College
Claire King, Florida State University
Taiel Lucile, University of Central Florida
Jacob Roberts, University of Central Florida
New recipients, along with their institutions, are as follows:
Ella Buckley, Eastern Florida State College
Mikayla Clarke, Florida State University
Adena Rae Clark-Stevens, Florida State University
Sarah Closson, Eastern Florida State College
Hadlee Fuller, University of Florida
Tahalia Hinds, University of Central Florida
Victor Hoang, University of Central Florida
Kayeii Ibrahim, Florida Atlantic University (Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College)
Shelby Kovac, Florida State University
Beverly Marcelin, Florida State University
Aiden Remouns, University of Central Florida
Trinity Wade, University of Central Florida
Community Foundation for Brevard is proud to support and empower the next generation of leaders and professionals.
Upon being notified of her scholarship award, Sarah Closson shared, “This morning I did not know how I was going to pay for fall tuition. Earning this scholarship means I will finish my bachelor’s degree program completely debt-free. I can approach my final year of school with confidence and focus on my growth and development, rather than the uncertainty of costs.”
“Receiving this scholarship makes a real difference in my ability to keep up with the demands of my curriculum,” revealed Jacob Roberts. “It is a challenging workload that already feels like a full-time commitment, and without this support I would be required to work additional hours while maintaining my grades. This scholarship allows me to stay focused on my studies and meet the expectations of my degree.”
The following funds contributed to this year’s awards:
- Norma S. Annabal Scholarship
- Community Scholarship
- Ella Josephine Goodman Horn Scholarship
- Missy and Tony Shannon Memorial Scholarship
Additional scholarships are available through the community foundation. Potential applicants attending Eastern Florida State College who are pursuing degrees in Health Sciences or Nursing may be eligible for the following funding:
- Geraldine L. Cabic Charitable Scholarship
- Culpepper Nursing Scholarship
Community Foundation for Brevard encourages local students to apply in 2027. For more information, visit our college scholarship page.
