In 1965 the dream takes root. The EDUCATION FOUNDATION is chartered by the BPW/Florida membership and purchases the first scholarship house in Tallahassee, adjoining Florida State University.

This house provided a home to 20-22 undergraduate women annually during its 12 years of operation. In 1976, this house was sold and a new one, housing 20 students and one resident advisor, was built on Stadium Drive adjacent to the FSU campus.

The new house, dedicated in 1977 at a cost of $150,000 was paid in full in three years.

LaQuitta Davis, 2005 resident advisor, summed up what she has learned living in a Education Foundation Scholarship House:
"I have become more responsible and have learned how to deal with people from differing cultures. I have clearly learned to be more open minded.”

	Who do I contact to get an application to apply for housing at the scholarship house?
	Southern Scholarship Foundation, 322 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, FL  32304, or click here for more information and to download an application.
	What is criteria for residing in the scholarship house and what are the application deadlines to apply and re-apply for the subsequent year?
	All three houses primarily select based upon meeting financial aid and GPA standards. Each student must re-apply each semester. Assuming she meets the same standards, a current resident is given priority for remaining in the subsequent semester. Must have Student Financial Aid Letter, cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a full time student, and be willing to participate in a cooperative environment.
	How are the residents selected and who sits on the selection committee?
	The Southern Scholarship Foundation does the selection.
	How much do scholarship house residents pay per month and what does the fee include?
	FSU: $750 to $850 per semester. This fee includes utilities, food and local phone.
	How many residents live in the FSU house?
	FSU: 20 Students – 1 RA
	What are the responsibilities of the Residents of the Scholarship Houses?
	The Scholarship Houses are cooperative living environments that provide campus living for women who meet both the financial and academic requirements. The cooperative living environment means the residents learn skills necessary to run the houses effectively and efficiently. Once selected to live in the house, they elect officers for the semester who are responsible for ensuring that the bylaws of the house are followed.  There are weekly meetings of the officers and residents  who are responsible for all house operations, including finances, cleaning, purchasing and preparing food.