Beach Kids Foundation seeking scholarship applications

As the recovery from Hurricane Ian continues, the Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation wants everyone to know that they are coming into 2023 stronger than ever, with some great things planned for our island kids when they need it the most The board announced this week that they are now accepting applications for their annual scholarship program, which offers $1,000 to any graduating high school senior living in the 33931 area code who is enrolling or is a college student already enrolled in a college or trade school, or whose parent or grandparent has worked on Fort Myers Beach for at least two years

“Obviously with the hurricane, this year it will be for students who met that criterion before Ian,” said Beach Kids Foundation Vice Chair Deborah Groll “Every year we do scholarships which includes college and grad school, also vocational schools This is one of our favorite programs and we have helped so many students year after year. We love to see their progress, and many keep in touch with us after graduation ”

Scholarship applications are available on the Foundation website at www beachkidsfoundation net Completed applications can be emailed to summerinoh@aol com or to btmyers2152@eagle fgcu edu

The deadline to get them is June 30 The Beach Kids Foundation gave out 16 checks for $1,000 last year, which are made payable to the college institution after verification of enrollment. Once the Board reviews all the applications, a decision will be made in July

Be sure and stay tuned to the Fort Myers Beach Observer and social media as more fun is in store for this summer

The foundation is planning a couple of fundraisers a corn hole tournament in June and a beach cleanup event in July They are also planning a backpack drive to send island kids back to school with everything they need, including clothes, and Island parents will be invited to pick up the fully stocked backpacks at an event sometime in August