SPC Alumni Making a Difference

SPC alumni know the importance of education to help achieve dreams and make a difference in this world. The alumni awards and scholarships below help SPC students succeed and also honor individuals who have excelled in their career while staying involved in their community!

The SPC Alumni Network is now accepting applications for the 2024 Alumni Achievement and Apollo Awards. Submission Deadline: February 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

To be eligible for the awards, see the requirements below under Apollo Award (two-year degree) or Alumni Achievement Award (four-year degree).

The Apollo Award, given each year since 1966, is presented by the St. Petersburg College Alumni Network to outstanding associate degree graduates. Winners are chosen for their leadership, scholastic standing, community service, honors and awards.

See our past Apollo Award recipients.

Applicants must have:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.25
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • Been involved in college activities
  • Participated in community service

Submitting the Application

An application is complete and eligible for review when you have submitted the following documents:

  • The online application (Submission deadline Feb. 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. )
  • At least one, but not more than three, typed letters of recommendation
  • An official, sealed copy of your SPC transcript. For faster delivery, request that the transcript be mailed to our address listed below. It can take a week or more to receive the transcript, please order it early.

Mailing Address
SPC Alumni Network
c/o St. Petersburg College Foundation
PO Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489

For more information, please contact Alissa Horner (727) 341-4441 or horner.alissa@spcollege.edu

The Alumni Achievement Award honors an outstanding baccalaureate graduate who exhibits leadership, good scholastic standing and involvement in the community.

Applicants must have:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.50
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • Been involved in college activities
  • Participated in community service

Submitting the Application

An application is complete and eligible for review when you have submitted the following documents:

  • The online application (Submission deadline Feb. 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.)
  • At least one, but not more than three, typed letters of recommendation
  • An official, sealed copy of your SPC transcript. For faster delivery, request that the transcript be mailed to our address listed below. It can take a week or more to receive the transcript, please order it early.

Mailing Address
SPC Alumni Network
c/o St. Petersburg College Foundation
PO Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489

For more information, please contact Theresa McFarland (727) 341-3126 or mcfarland.theresa@spcollege.edu

Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

2010 – Julie Barnes
2011 – Linaea Floden
2013 – Elizabeth Van Scoyoc
2014 – Eunmi Ko
2015 – James Lenas
2016 – Amy Bhatt
2017 – Alexis Gagliardotto
2018 – Amanda Hunt
2019 – Savannah Strandlof
2020 – Erika Ostos Perez
2021 – Andrew Davis
2022 – Garrick Roe
2023 – Ke'Andre Chisom

The St. Petersburg College Alumni Network annually presents the Outstanding Alumnus Award to honor alumni who, through their accomplishments, have made meaningful contributions to their professions and their communities. They are persons who exemplify how best to use and develop the education they gained at SPC and who, as a result, are outstanding representatives among our alumni.

See our past Outstanding Alumnus Award winners.

The St. Petersburg College Alumni Network wants students to reach for the STARS! Established by the SPC Alumni Network in 2009, the STAR (Striving for Top Academic Results) Scholarship recognizes and supports St. Petersburg College students for their achievements in the classroom and their potential for making a difference in our community.

Established by the St. Petersburg College Alumni Network, the purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance to students who have graduated from a SPC associate program and are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a bachelor's degree program at SPC. Recipients are required to enroll in six credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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