2027 Buc Pride Never Dies Scholarship

VOLUSIA COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: TWO SCHOLARSHIPS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

2027 “Buc Pride Never Dies” Scholarship · $1,500

The Embassy of Hope Foundation, established in 1998 by Vince Carter, is offering the Buc Pride Never Dies Scholarship to graduating seniors (Class of 2027) at MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL. Applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA and have played basketball or volleyball, and/or been an active member of a high school band, for at least two years of high school.

Application deadline: March 24, 2027. All candidates will be notified no later than April 7, 2027. Mainland seniors may also apply for the Believing In Your Dreams Scholarship.

What to submit: the online application below, an essay (at least one full page, double-spaced), and two letters of recommendation (one academic, one community), all uploaded on the form. Your official high school transcript showing SAT and/or ACT scores must be sealed and sent by your school’s guidance department to: Embassy of Hope Foundation, Vince Carter Athletic Center, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

Prefer to apply by mail? Paper applications are available from your high school guidance department or the Embassy of Hope office. Assemble all materials into one packet and mail it to the address above, postmarked by March 24, 2027.

Questions: (386) 239-8215 · embassy1@bellsouth.net