Verne Semprevivo is a 2025 Selby Scholar who took on her freshman year at University of West Florida with great enthusiasm. Pursuing a B.S. in Psychology (Honors minor, Work...
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Selby Scholar Salud Villafuerte Shares Wisdom, College Experiences and Plans After Graduation
Preparing to embark on a new professional career after graduation, Selby Scholar Salud Villafuerte took the time to tell us about his college experience, what he found most...
Four Small and Mighty Organizations Strengthened With Capital Investments
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation's "Small and Mighty" grants provide capital support for local nonprofits with annual expenses of $300,000 or less. In April 2026, four...
Record Number of DeSoto County Scholarship Applicants in 2026
Selby Scholars are outstanding students graduating from high school in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, or Sarasota County who exhibit academic preparedness, academic rigor,...
Making Smart Technology Decisions for Your Organization
The Selby Foundation recently partnered with Vanessa Lynskey and Heather Hendy, co-founders of Kaldero, to provide a small group of grantees with training and insights to select...
Questions for Today’s Nonprofit Board Members
We are fortunate to have quality opportunities in our region and online for nonprofit board members to learn about how excellent governance can shape their organization's...
Young Professional Provides Selby Scholars With Time Management & Mental Wellness Tools
Dr. Essence Deming-Rivers, PsyD is a psychologist with a knack for working with people in an easy, approachable style that resonates with our Selby Scholars. She has provided...
New Group of Volunteers Will Select 2026 Selby Scholars
Dedicated volunteers drive our Selby Scholarship selections every Spring, paving the way for a new group of 40 students to receive invaluable financial and human support through...
Relationships Start With Connection
Photo: Jamie Kattrein (center), Director of Community Relations and Advocacy at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County, lined up meetings and communications for our Tallahassee trip. We...
2007 Selby Scholar Ella Lewis Shares Advice for Today, Career Choice
When out in the community, it's always exciting to our staff and board members to be approached by someone who says, "I was a Selby Scholar!" After Tiger Bay Sarasota graciously...