EMAIL: manateehighalumni@gmail.com
MAIL: P.O. Box 15103 Bradenton, FL 34280
TELEPHONE: 941-792-8460 941-920-6698
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Scholarships
The Manatee High School Alumni Association is honored to administer the following scholarship funds and will be happy to assist in establishing additional scholarships for Manatee High School seniors. Scholarship application forms are available in the College and Career Center at Manatee High School.
Completed applications must be submitted either to the College and Career Center at MHS or by mailing to us at Manatee High Alumni Association, P.O. Box 15103, Bradenton, FL 34280 by April 3, 2026
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ALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL FOR CREDIT TO THE STUDENT ACCOUNT AND ALL APPLICATIONS REQUIRE:
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Acceptance letter from college or university
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) expected family contribution (EFC)
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Academic ability as indicated by class rank and success on the ACT and/or SAT
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A completed application and one letter of recommendation
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MHS Transcript – unofficial copy is acceptable
The Lynda Keever (Class of 1965) $2,500.00 Scholarship was established in 2023 and is funded by Lynda Keever for students continuing their education at State College of Florida or Florida State University. Four scholarships are available. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
The Jeanne McMullen Parrish (Class of 1935) $1,000.00 Scholarship was established to help talented and promising students who display a desire to continue their education and are struggling with the financial aspect of accomplishing their goals. Financial need, desire to better themselves, and academic ability are the main criteria for the scholarship.
The E. James Forssell $1,000.00 Music Scholarship was established in 1993 to help outstanding MHS music students who plan to pursue the study of music in college. As a teacher, Jim's primary objective was to instill a love of music & this scholarship will, hopefully, help someone become a teacher of music
The Jim and Jan Pullen Scholarship was created in 2026 to encourage Manatee High School graduates to take the next step in their educational journey. Jim and Jan Smith Pullen, graduates of MHS in ‘71/’73 and Manatee Junior College (now State College of Florida) in ‘73/’74, strongly believe in the value of education and in giving back to help students pursue their own educational goals. A total of $5,000 will be awarded annually, with $2,500 to a student attending the State College of Florida and $2,500 to a student attending Manatee Technical College. MHS graduates with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are encouraged to apply.
The Zoller Family $1,000.00 Scholarship was established to help Manatee High students who demonstrate a desire to continue their education and are struggling with the financial aspects of achieving their goals. As a family of graduates of our Alma Mater, born, raised, and remaining in Manatee County, our primary objective is to further educate students who also desire to stay in our community and contribute their skills.
The Anthony's HVAC Cool School $1,000.00 Scholarship was established in 2025 and is funded by Mike Zeppi, the owner of Anthony's Cooling & Heating, who wanted to help students pursue their education at an accredited trade school in the HVAC field.
The MHS Alumni $1,000.00 Scholarship was established in 2021 with donations from our Alumni who wanted to help students pursue their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the State of Florida.
The MHS Trade School $1,000.00 Scholarship was established in 2023 with donations from our Alumni who wanted to help students interested in a career in the trades pursue their education at an accredited trade school in the State of Florida.
The Manatee High School Alumni Association
is Honored to Present the recipients of
Andrew & Judith Economos,
The Jeanne McMullen Parrish,
The Lynda Keever,
The E. James Forssell,
and The MHS Alumni Scholarship Funds
