Annual Tulie Phillips Scholarship

Tulie Lucretia Phillips (1931-1997) was secretary and then president of the Pine Hills Community Council. Her energy and focus helped to revitalize the Council, giving it a sense of purpose and tangible objectives. She was a tireless community advocate. She tended the Pine Hills booth at the Central Florida Fair, worked as a realtor in her brokerage firm (Contemporary Real Estate and Investments, Inc.), and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. She served on the Orlando-Winter Park Board of Realtors as chair of the Professional Standards Committee and the Committee on Equal Opportunity. Tulie was named to the Princeton Hospital Council on Aging in 1996 and then to the Orange County Code Enforcement Board. She coordinated numerous community events bolstering pride among the residents of Pine Hills. She remains a positive force for improvement in the community and a continuing source of inspiration.

 To date, the Pine Hills Community Council Tulie Phillips Scholarship has awarded a sum of $11,798.22 in support to 19 Valencia students. 

Tulie Phillips Endowed Scholarship Awarding Process

The Tulie Phillips Endowed Scholarship is proudly administered through the Valencia College Foundation. The awarding process ensures a fair and transparent selection of recipients for this prestigious scholarship.

Key details of the awarding process include:

• Application Timeline: Applications for the Fall 2025 semester will open in late March to early April 2025. Exact dates will be announced closer to the application period.

• Selection Process: Applicants will be reviewed by a scholarship committee to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the values and commitment the scholarship aims to support.

• Notification of Awards: Selected recipients will be contacted directly by the Valencia College Foundation.

• Scholarship Disbursement: Awards will be applied to recipients' tuition and fees for the Fall 2025 semester.

• Preference to Applicants: Preference is given to students who seek recommendations from the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.

For questions or additional information about the application and awarding process, please contact the Valencia College Foundation Scholarship Office at foundationscholarships@valenciacollege.edu.