James F. Chelius, Jr., Esq Scholarship
Collaboratory
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 1/9/2026
Location: Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, Rotonda West, Manasota Key, Harbour Heights, Grove City, Charlotte Park, Cleveland, Solana, LaBelle, Clewiston, Port LaBelle, Harlem, Montura, Forty Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, North Fort Myers, Captiva, Bokeelia, Alva, Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Saint James City, San Carlos Park, Cypress Lake, Pineland, Whiskey Creek, Fort Myers Shores, Gateway, Matlacha Isles - Matlacha Shores, Three Oaks, Burnt Store Marina, Pine Manor, Pine Island Center, Iona, Page Park, Villas, Harlem Heights, Olga, Tice, Suncoast Estates, Buckingham, McGregor, Palmona Park, Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, FL
Minimum GPA: 3
Grade Level: 12
Overview
The James F. Chelius, Jr., Esq Scholarship awards need-based scholarships to students who are graduating seniors from Charlotte, Hendry, or Lee County, Florida. Students who have lettered in a sport and are planning to pursue postsecondary education at an accredited technical school, community college, 4-year college, or university are welcome to apply. This program is offered by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.