$1,000+ scholarship
Awarded every year to one graduating senior patient.
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Sunshine Scholarship
Helping our patients reach their education goals
We started the Sunshine Scholarship to recognize patients who want a future in education, and to support them on the way to their goal.
About the scholarship
From patient to college student
Every year, Sunshine contributes money and awards it toward the first year of college or vocational school fees for a patient pursuing their education. We do this with our own funds and with community partners who join us.
Class of 2026
For graduating seniors who are Sunshine patients.
Paid to the college
Funds are paid in January or February 2027, directly to the college, for the second semester of the first year.
More than 5 years
Sunshine has been awarding this scholarship for more than five years.
Past winners
Our scholarship winners
2025
Meet Olivia Cataldo
Congratulations to the winner of our 2025 Scholarship Program, Olivia Cataldo, a freshman at Florida State University majoring in Media Communication studies. She has a strong passion for sports and plans to become a sports broadcaster for ESPN in the future. Olivia has been a patient of Sunshine Pediatrics for 15 years and we are extremely proud of everything she has achieved so far and looking forward to cheering her on in her future endeavors!
- Florida State University
- Media Communication
- Patient for 15 years
- Future ESPN broadcaster
Thank you to all who participated in this amazing opportunity. We really enjoyed reading all of your essays and stories highlighting the impact our patients have made in the community throughout their high school years. Sunshine Pediatrics is honored to continue to provide this opportunity for our patients and wish you all success in your future endeavors.
How to apply
Applications open each November
The application window opens in November and closes in December every year.
Applications are open now
Eligibility
- Must have been a patient of Sunshine Pediatrics for at least 2 years.
- Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Must write a 200–300 word essay about how you have contributed and made a difference on a personal or community level during your high school years.
Application process
- Completed application (below)
- High school transcript
- College acceptance letter and evidence of commitment
- Volunteer / community service records
Submit by December 1, 2026.
Apply
What the application asks for
Complete every question marked *. You can attach your documents at the bottom of the form.