Jack and Sheri McGill Scholarship

The Jack and Sheri McGill Scholarship opens the door to an education for talented students who might otherwise be unable to attend college.

The Opportunity

Each year, ELEVATE Beyond Seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarship funds. It is our mission to find funds for our students so that they can go to the institution of their choice. Our students get accepted to great schools and we want them to have the opportunity to follow their dreams!

Students who are part of ELEVATE Orlando at Jones High School, Evans High School, Colonial High School, and OakRidge High School have big plans and big dreams. Then, they get accepted to outstanding universities and colleges, but they need resources to be able to stay throughout their entire post-secondary career.

Apply in 2025

If you are a Senior at Jones High School, Evans High School, Colonial High School, or OakRidge High School, and part of the ELEVATE Beyond Program, then you can apply! Applications will be available in January of 2025

Jack and Sheri McGill have been providing scholarships since 2019.

FAQs

Is the Jack and Sheri McGill Scholarship awarded annually?


The Jack and Sheri McGill Scholarship Fund will award $15,000 annually to ELEVATE Orlando’s graduating high school seniors at Evans, Jones, Colonial, and Oak Ridge High Schools. Two students from each school will receive up to $2,500 in scholarship funds.

What is the criteria for a student who wants to apply?

The scholarship eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Graduating senior enrolled in ELEVATE Orlando’s Beyond Course at Evans, Jones or Oak Ridge High School 2019-2020.

  • Student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, (unweighted).

  • Student must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university.

  • Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application prior to applying.

  • Student must have an unmet financial need as verified by the college or university financial aid office. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the college or university.

When do applications become available?

Applications are available in January of each year for seniors participating in ELEVATE Orlando.

How do students find out if they are awarded funds?

The winners are announced at the Senior Dinner, an evening of celebration in May of each year..