Melissa (Missy) Ryerson Shorey Memorial Scholarship

Pinellas Education Foundation

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/30/2025

Closes: 1/31/2026

The Melissa (Missy) Ryerson Shorey Memorial Scholarship is open to female graduating seniors in Pinellas County, Florida, who demonstrate conservative views through church, community service, or extracurricular activities. Special consideration is given to students pursuing a 4-year degree in political science, business, marketing, public relations, or communications, and to members of the Teenage Republican Club or those who established a local chapter of TARS or similar conservative groups in their high school.

Win up to

$1,500

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.50 GPA

Resident of Pinellas County, Florida

High school senior attending a public school in Pinellas County, Florida

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

Female

Participation in church activities, community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership

Interest in conservative views Preference is given to students pursuing a 4year degree in political science, business, marketing, public relations, or communications, and to members of the Teenage Republican Club (TARS) or those who established a local chapter of TARS or similar conservative groups in their high school.