Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education. Applicants must be accepted to one of our seven university partners. Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, or Flagler College %u2013 Tallahassee. Financial Need. Excellent Character. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Under the Age of 25 Years Old.