Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund Welcomes You!
Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose membership is comprised of attorneys, doctors, insurance adjusters, Judges of Compensation Claims, claims administrators, rehabilitation providers and others whose primary employment is connected within Florida’s Workers’ Compensation system. Throughout the year we put our differences aside and raise scholarship funds to aid students who lack the economic ability to continue their education beyond high school or to further their college education.
Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund 20th Anniversary Celebration!Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping the Future We had a wonderful time at the very special dinner celebrating our 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown. Help us by donating in support of our 20th Anniversary: Click here for details. |
Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc. has been in existence since 1991, and since then we have awarded 608 scholarships that total $1,254,775 which has been used to assist qualified college students achieve their educational goals.
In 2010 we awarded $104,100 in scholarship funds to 47 applicants throughout Florida. In 2011 we awarded $77,100 to 44 applicants.
The number of scholarships awarded each year is directly related to the amount of funds available. Therefore, raising funds is an important activity for this non-profit corporation. Various fund-raising projects are undertaken each year throughout the State of Florida. Corporate and individual donations are welcomed and are tax-deductible.
