NSFA Scholarships

from Coastal Angler Magazine | July 2023 | Northeast Florida Edition

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By Nassau Fishing Club

One of the missions of the Nassau Sport Fishing Association is to help support the community in Nassau County, Florida. Helping local high school seniors attend college is one of the ways NSFA provides community support.

The primary fundraiser for these scholarships is the annual Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo, which is held every August. The club also runs a food booth at the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach the first weekend of May.

Any graduating high school senior residing in Nassau County can apply for an NSFA scholarship. Applications need to include high school GPA and accomplishments, an essay, references, and evidence of financial need.

Many years ago, NSFA started with a scholarship of $1,000 given to one local student. Recognizing the rising cost of college and the burden of student debt, by 2017 the club was providing a total of $6,000 to three students.

This year, a total of $18,000 in scholarships will be awarded, making the NSFA one of the largest sources of scholarships in Nassau County. Three students will receive an NSFA scholarship of $4,000. In addition, three merit scholarships for $2,000 will be awarded, funded by donations from individual members with matching funds from the club.

Friday, AUGUST 11, 2023

3:00 PM Registration Opens

8:00 PM Registration Closes

Saturday, AUGUST 12, 2023

6:30 AM Fishing Opens

2:00 PM Weigh-In Opens

5:00 PM Weigh-In Line Closes

Bad Weather Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Prize Schedule

KINGFISH DIVISION : 1st Place $10,000

Single Engine Boat, Lady Angler and Youth Angler:

1st Prize $1200; 2nd Prize $400

(Based on 110 paid boats with 80% payout.)

Early Bird Entry is $250 thru July 31st, then $350 thruAugust 10th, then $400 on site. Division 5 North Florida

RODEO DIVISION : 4 Species Paid

1st Place - $1300; 2nd Place - $700 Flounder, Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish

(Based on 100 paid boats with 80% payout.)

The 2023 scholarship winners and their families have been invited to the club’s June monthly outdoor social when the checks will be presented.

The NSFA, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization created to develop and promote saltwater fishing in Nassau County while adhering to state, federal and local regulations; to encourage compliance with rules of water safety by club members and the general public; and to promote youth-related community activities. For more information about NSFA membership, meetings or activities, visit www.nsfafish.net..