Category Archives: Education

“My time at SSF has been filled with new friends and new experiences that I could have never experienced without the scholarship.” – Dante Garcia

Name: Dante Garcia House: Hawksley II Hello, my name is Dante Garcia, a third-year biology student at the University of Florida who currently resides at Hawksley II. I was born…

“The girls in my house have become like sisters to me and have provided me with constant support.” – Kimberly Thompson

Name: Kimberly Thompson House: Rogers Rotary Hello, my name is Kimberly Thompson and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Florida double majoring in health science and women’s…

“Living in SSF has so far been a great learning experience and a great way of meeting new people.” – Kensia Saint-Hilaire

Name: Kensia Saint-Hilaire House: McKaig My name is Kensia Saint-Hilaire and I am a first-year computer science major at Florida State University. I am from Broward County, Florida and I…

“I’m grateful to have been living here as a first-year student, I’ve enjoyed all my time here!” – Felicia McInnis

Name: Felicia McInnis House: ADK Hi! My name is Felicia. I am a first-year student majoring in fine arts at FAMU. I tend to take classes that relate more to…

“SSF has surrounded me with a group of passionate individuals who inspire me to be the best person I can be.” – Sadaura Jeudy

Name: Sadaura Jeudy House: BPW Hello! My name is Sadaura Jeudy. I have been a resident at the BPW Scholarship House for about three years now and I am a…

“SSF enabled me to make connections outside of Zoom, which I’m eternally grateful for.” – Aimee Matos

Name: Aimee Matos House: Tyner Hi! I’m Aimee Matos, a student at the University of Florida majoring in psychology with an emphasis on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience (the biological and…

“I have found a community here that truly means the world to me…” – Alexa Kellenberger

Name: Alexa Kellenberger House: Lastinger Hi, I’m Alexa Kellenberger! I am pursuing a dual degree in English literature and Italian language with minors in religion and anthropology at Florida State…

“SSF has allowed me to focus on my academic and professional success without worrying about getting into debt or working a part-time job.” – Laura Fernandez

Name: Laura Fernandez House: Badcock Howdy, my name is Laura Fernandez, and I am a freshman at the University of Florida currently majoring in economics. A little about me, I…

“As an SSF alumni, I hope to continue to pour back into the community that has shaped me to be the woman I today.” – Rose Sisay

Name: Rose Sisay House: Pilot – Tallahassee Hello Everyone! My name is Rose Sisay and I am a senior enrolled in a dual degree program at Florida State University. I…

“SSF gave me a second family that I can always count on for a laugh or a much-needed hug.” – Chelsea Brown

Name: Chelsea Brown House: BPW Hello! My name is Chelsea Brown, and I am the current Media Coordinator for the BPW House! I am from Bradenton, Florida, and I am…