The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation (UTBEF) fosters educational opportunities and supports the local community through various initiatives. We strongly believe in the value of education and are always looking for meaningful partnerships to make a positive impact.

OUR MISSION is to enhance educational, community, and career opportunities for students in the Upper Tampa Bay area.


Testimonials

  • "The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation has been an invaluable support in my educational journey, providing me with a scholarship that made pursuing my dreams a reality. Their dedicated team of mentors and volunteers has been by my side every step of the way, offering unwavering guidance and encouragement, ensuring my success in college and beyond."

    Katie H, Alonso High School, Class of 2022. Currently attending University of South Florida

  • I will use this scholarship to further my education to become a biomedical engineer. I envision my future self working in research and development at a laboratory, thus providing me the opportunity to put my education towards innovating and discovering new things about the world. Since my parents are immigrants, they value education above all else. I would love nothing more than to prove to my parents that all their hard work and sacrifices had a purpose. Thank you so much for supporting me in my future endeavors.

    Kalya T

  • Thank you so much for this life-changing scholarship. I will use this money to pay my tuition, fees, textbook, and any other school needs. I am currently intrigued in becoming an Orthotist/Prosthetist, because I have Scoliosis and wore a Boston brace for 2 years. I know what it's like to be a patient but after overcoming a spinal fusion surgery and living with the chronic illness, I wanted to find a career that aligns with my passions. Thank you immensely for supporting my future endeavors.

    Morgan H

  • This scholarship will provide me with an opportunity to attend the University of South Florida, and to help pay for tuition, books, and other expenses. This gesture has had a tremendous impact on my education, and my family and I are forever grateful for this honor. Is it wasn't for this opportunity, I probably could not afford to go to college at this time. I look forward to the opportunity of proving myself for the next few years and reaching my long-desired goal of working as a professional in the medical field.

    Jade Carla R