The South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Ruth E. Handley Memorial Scholarship, a new scholarship honoring the life and legacy of former SFSC employee Ruth E. Handley, a lifelong supporter of the profound impact of education. The scholarship will support those who have a passion for educating others.

Mrs. Ruth E. Handley believed in the transformative power of education, fairness, and equal opportunity as she dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact in her community. Through this scholarship, her legacy of compassion, service, and commitment to future educators will continue by helping students pursue their educational and career goals.

“Mrs. Handley’s impact on this community is impossible to measure,” said Emily Dabolt, executive director of institutional advancement at SFSC. “Through this scholarship fund, her legacy will be honored for years to come by helping students discover the same passion for educating others that guided her entire life.”

To be eligible for the Ruth E. Handley Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at SFSC and a resident of DeSoto, Hardee, or Highlands County. Applicants must also submit a 500-750-word essay describing their career goals and motivation for pursuing a career in educating others. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and involvement in extracurricular activities. The student must also complete a standard financial aid application.

For more information about this or any scholarship at SFSC, email foundation@southflorida.edu or call 863-453-3133.