Meet Our Scholars
Read all about the amazing things our scholars are up to now and check in with some past grant recipients.
Student Spotlight: Gianna Phillips
Some students arrive at college with a clear vision of who they want to become. Gianna Phillips is one of them — and with support from the College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc., she's well on her way.
2025 Graduate Spotlight: Dana Smith
College Fund alum Dana Smith wants to know if there’s something in us that prepares us to be, in effect, better parents and grandparents as we age. While dementia and Alzheimer's have clearly commanded the public’s attention in recent decades, some people have moved through their parenting years and then into their “sandwich generation” years as they become de facto caregivers throughout their adulthood. Some do it very well.
2025 Graduate Spotlight: Aylin Bautista-Martinez
For many students, the gap between graduation and a fulfilling career can feel wide and uncertain. For Aylin Bautista-Martinez, a 2025 graduate of Nova Southeastern University, that gap barely existed at all.
Student Spotlight: Alyssa Austin
We’re proud to highlight Alyssa Austin, a current recipient of our scholarship and student at the University of Florida with a degree in Sports Management. Join us in congratulating Alyssa on her achievements!
2025 Graduate Spotlight: Kenneth Ramsey
We’d like to take some time to recognize one of our recent graduates. Meet Kenneth Ramsey, a Spring 2025 marketing graduate from the University of Tampa. We are incredibly proud of Kenneth and his accomplishments!
2024 Graduate Spotlight: Steven Issari
We’re proud to recognize Steven Issari, a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science and a minor in Healthcare Administration.
Alumni Spotlight: Tavoris Smith, Jr.
Tavoris Smith Jr. is an accomplished college graduate, husband, father, and business leader who's thriving in his career.
Check out this video to hear more of his story, and why the College Fund is so special, directly from him.
