Savko Senior Scholarship

The Savko Senior Scholarship is a game-changing opportunity exclusively for ELEVATE seniors bound for college or trade school.

The Opportunity

With a generous grant of $5,000.00 over two years, this scholarship is the brainchild of Jim Savko, a distinguished real estate maven and dedicated community activist in the vibrant Orlando area. Jim’s unwavering support for ELEVATE has made him a pillar in our community, and through this scholarship, he extends a helping hand to empower ELEVATE seniors on their educational journeys.

Join us in celebrating not just academic achievement but also the spirit of community and growth fostered by the Savko ELEVATE Scholarship.

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

FAQs

Is the Savko Scholarship awarded annually?


The Savko Scholarship Fund will award $10,000 annually to ELEVATE Orlando’s graduating high school seniors at Evans, Jones, Colonial, and Oak Ridge High Schools. Two students will receive up to $5,000 in scholarship funds.

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

The scholarship eligibility criteria are as follows:

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

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

  • Student must be enrolled full-time in a Florida accredited post-secondary public institution (college/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 institution’s financial aid office. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the institution. 

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..