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Richard O. Jacobson Education Program Commitments
SPONSOR COLLABORATION
Breakfast at the Ballpark Series
Each spring, CFY invites postsecondary scholarship recipients and their sponsors to a special meet-and-greet and award ceremony at BayCare Ballpark or TD Ballpark, the spring training homes of the Phillies and Blue Jays. Beginning in 2027, CFY will also introduce Breakfast with the Rays. These events strengthen connections between sponsors, educational scholarship recipients, and community leaders while supporting the next generation of Pinellas County students.
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GIVING BACK TO STUDENTS
Bizco Technology Awards
In partnership with Bizco Technologies, CFY gives Pinellas County high school seniors the opportunity to apply for an iPad and Magic Keyboard through the Richard O. Jacobson Education Program. This initiative supports educational opportunities and postsecondary success, helping students prepare for their next academic journey. CFY and Bizco Technologies hope these students will continue making a positive impact in their communities for years to come.
Application Period will open April 1-14!
The Bizco Technology Award is being held at the Long Center Thursday, May 14, 2026.
RECOGNIZING HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Rising Scholar Luncheon presented by The Crumb Factory
In partnership with The Crumb Factory, CFY proudly recognizes high school administrators for their commitment to helping students complete educational scholarship applications. Each year, CFY honors one school from North County, one from South County, and one school with the highest scholarship application completion rate.
FUNDING STUDENT'S EDUCATION
Making Higher Education Possible for Local Youth
Provided since 2013
Students assisted
Pinellas County currently funded students
Since 2013, CFY has been dedicated to supporting the education of Pinellas County youth, providing over $2,450,000 million in scholarships to 371 students. In 2022, CFY partnered with the Pinellas County Education Foundation through the Take Stock in Children initiative, expanding its impact by supporting 53 additional students with $500,000 in funding.
Today, CFY is currently funding 146 Pinellas County students, helping them achieve their educational dreams.
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TESTIMONIALS
Hear From the Kids
My mentor inspires me by her motivation to meet with me all the time and keeping me on track in my studies. In my education, I plan on using this scholarship to finish high school with my AA degree. Then I want to go to USF, get a bachelor's in biomedical sciences and become a doctor/physician.
I'm looking forward to joining NJHS because I always love helping others and making a difference in the community. My mentor is so sweet and really kind. She inspires me to be my best self. I'm so exited to go to East Lake High School and do early college with my friends. I feel like next year is going to be the best.
My favorite class is engineering because it is fun and I have friends. I’m not in any clubs yet but I will be joining some soon. I have not met with my mentor this year. But my last year mentor was sweet and talked with me about my grades. I plan on going to college and a goal of mine is playing basketball.
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