Ralph H. And Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Broward
Overview
Description: The Ralph and Ruth Frank Gross Scholarship Fund provides financial support for education to often unrecognized government employees and their families. The program supports study at colleges, universities, and vocational institutes, with an emphasis on improving recipients’ lives through education. Awards are subject to eligibility and behavioral requirements established by the fund. This summary clarifies purpose and scope so prospective applicants can determine whether to pursue the award.
- Memorial scholarship supporting public servants and their families
- Intended for college, university, or vocational education
- Subject to eligibility and conduct requirements
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be residents of the State of Florida, and plan to attend an approved institution in Florida on a full- or part-time basis. Graduate students are not eligible. High school graduates must meet a minimum SAT score (1100 CR+MA) and submit official transcripts. Eligible applicants must meet at least one employment-related condition tied to governmental service in Broward County, and recipients must not be receiving other scholarships or grants that would conflict with this award.
- Demonstrated financial need and no conflicting scholarships or grants
- Florida residency and attendance at an institution located in Florida
- Specific employment-related relationships to Broward County governmental service
- Graduate students are ineligible; high school grads must meet SAT/transcript requirements
Award Details
Award Value: Awards range from $500 to $2,500 per student and are intended to support tuition and related educational expenses. Recipients must agree to behavioral restrictions for the duration of the award, including abstaining from tobacco, illegal drugs, and alcohol abuse, and not joining social sororities or fraternities (honorary, academic, or professional organizations are allowed). Applicants whose employers provide tuition reimbursement may not be eligible. The fund reserves the right to enforce these conditions while the award is active.
- Award amounts: $500–$2,500 per recipient
- Supports undergraduate and vocational study (not graduate study)
- Behavioral and membership restrictions while receiving the award
- Employer tuition reimbursement can affect eligibility
Application
Application: The 2026 scholarship application is available online. Prospective applicants should review all eligibility requirements before submitting materials and follow the fund’s application instructions carefully. The application portal provides the official submission process and any documentation requests. Contact information and application details are provided through the fund’s online resources.
- 2026 application accessible online
- Review eligibility before applying
- Follow instructions and submit required documentation via the online portal
History
History of the Award: The scholarship fund was established in memory of Ralph and Ruth Frank Gross to honor their belief in the value of a good education. It was created to encourage self-improvement and to support the educational betterment of recipients and their children. The award recognizes the contributions of governmental workers and their families, particularly those whose efforts are often unrecognized. The fund continues to uphold the founders’ intent by awarding financial support to qualifying applicants.
- Established in memory of Ralph and Ruth Frank Gross
- Created to honor the founders’ commitment to education
- Targets government employees and their families