Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship Program

Who May Apply?

First or second year law students who are enrolled in a Florida law school or are verified Florida residents attending an out-of-state law school. Additional information is available on the form page.

How Do I Apply?

Completely fill out the application form and submit the required documents. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTgbhJbNksYpCjs2ne3FR9jKV1x6lQMY8hKzUnBiLnsI7WFQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

John W. Kozyak grew up in a totally segregated community near St. Louis and was in high school when the 1964 Civil Rights Legislation was implemented. John moved to Miami in 1974 for a summer clerkship without knowing a person and was fortunate enough to be hired by two well known, respected lawyers, who were wonderful mentors. John credits his success in the legal profession to the strong mentoring relationships he developed. Throughout his career, John noticed the lack of diversity in the legal profession. John believed that mentoring was a powerful tool in addressing the need to improve diversity in the legal profession for all minority groups and particularly African-American lawyers.

John became an active mentor years ago and in 2002, he created his own mentoring program to match minority law students with experienced lawyers and judges in the legal community. Later, John, along with his law partner, Detra Shaw-Wilder, formed the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation to strengthen and grow his efforts to use mentoring as a platform to increase diversity in the legal profession. Although much of John’s early efforts were dedicated to providing mentors for black law students, the Foundation provides opportunities for all minority law students. The Foundation has close ties to the Cuban-American Bar Association (“CABA”), the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (“FAWL”), Haitian Lawyers, Caribbean Lawyers Association, the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association, Florida Muslim Lawyers, the National Hispanic Bar Association and many other voluntary bar associations.

For 13 years the Foundation hosted an annual picnic, which grew and grew to approximately 5000 people in 2016. The KMMF now concentrates on smaller receptions and meetings to provide more direct input.

Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship Program

 Who May Apply?

First or second year law students who are enrolled in a Florida law school or are verified Florida residents attending an out-of-state law school. Additional information is available on the form page.

How Do I Apply?

Completely fill out the application form and submit the required documents.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTgbhJbNksYpCjs2ne3FR9jKV1x6lQMY8hKzUnBiLnsI7WFQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

John W. Kozyak grew up in a totally segregated community near St. Louis and was in high school when the 1964 Civil Rights Legislation was implemented. John moved to Miami in 1974 for a summer clerkship without knowing a person and was fortunate enough to be hired by two well known, respected lawyers, who were wonderful mentors. John credits his success in the legal profession to the strong mentoring relationships he developed. Throughout his career, John noticed the lack of diversity in the legal profession. John believed that mentoring was a powerful tool in addressing the need to improve diversity in the legal profession for all minority groups and particularly African-American lawyers.

John became an active mentor years ago and in 2002, he created his own mentoring program to match minority law students with experienced lawyers and judges in the legal community. Later, John, along with his law partner, Detra Shaw-Wilder, formed the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation to strengthen and grow his efforts to use mentoring as a platform to increase diversity in the legal profession. Although much of John’s early efforts were dedicated to providing mentors for black law students, the Foundation provides opportunities for all minority law students. The Foundation has close ties to the Cuban-American Bar Association (“CABA”), the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (“FAWL”), Haitian Lawyers, Caribbean Lawyers Association, the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association, Florida Muslim Lawyers, the National Hispanic Bar Association and many other voluntary bar associations.

For 13 years the Foundation hosted an annual picnic, which grew and grew to approximately 5000 people in 2016. The KMMF now concentrates on smaller receptions and meetings to provide more direct input.

DEADLINE TODAY AT 5PM – 2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

DEADLINE TOMORROW AT 5PM – 2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

Community Service Opportunity

Mentoring/Tutoring at Boca Ciega High School

We have several opportunities at Boca Ciega that can really make a difference in the life of our students:

  • Mentoring (will resume after winter break ends – January 9):
  • Sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 10:15-10:45am or 11:50 – 12:20 (student lunch hours). 
  • Most mentors come weekly, but some alternate between in-person and virtual (we have a mentoring app)
  • Two programs:  Lunch Pals and Take Stock in Children (TSIC requires the student to comply with certain criteria (e.g., behavior, attendance, GPA)).    
  • All Mentors need to:
  1. TSIC mentors have 2 more steps because it includes a college scholarship funded by the Pinellas Education Foundation. 
  1. Complete the TSIC Mentor Application (additional info required by the Pinellas Education Foundation, which funds this program)
  2. Click this link to watch the  TSIC Mentor Training Video
  • Volunteering: We have a range of opportunities:
  • Work directly with students in our College and Career Center
  • Every weekday during school hours anytime between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm.   
  • Support is provided for all grades around exploring careers and colleges, navigating the college application process, financial aid & scholarships
  • Chaperone field trips
  • Assist athletics coaches / ticket-taking
  • Clubs:

No experience is necessary, we will provide training and resources to help you feel confident.  Please call me with any questions.

Thank you for helping support our mission of 100% Student Success,

Heidi Rhodes

College and Career Coordinator

(727) 893-2780 ext. 2042

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

Mentoring/Tutoring at Boca Ciega High School

We have several opportunities at Boca Ciega that can really make a difference in the life of our students:

  • Mentoring (will resume after winter break ends – January 9):
    • Sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 10:15-10:45am or 11:50 – 12:20 (student lunch hours). 
    • Most mentors come weekly, but some alternate between in-person and virtual (we have a mentoring app)
    • Two programs:  Lunch Pals and Take Stock in Children (TSIC requires the student to comply with certain criteria (e.g., behavior, attendance, GPA)).    
    • All Mentors need to:
  1. TSIC mentors have 2 more steps because it includes a college scholarship funded by the Pinellas Education Foundation. 
  • Volunteering: We have a range of opportunities:
    • Work directly with students in our College and Career Center
      • Every weekday during school hours anytime between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm.   
      • Support is provided for all grades around exploring careers and colleges, navigating the college application process, financial aid & scholarships
    • Chaperone field trips
    • Assist athletics coaches / ticket-taking
    • Clubs:
    • Volunteer at special events (e.g., Prom / Homecoming)

No experience is necessary, we will provide training and resources to help you feel confident.  Please call me with any questions.

Thank you for helping support our mission of 100% Student Success,

Heidi Rhodes

College and Career Coordinator

(727) 893-2780 ext. 2042

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

Mentoring/Tutoring at Boca Ciega High School

We have several opportunities at Boca Ciega that can really make a difference in the life of our students:

  • Mentoring (will resume after winter break ends – January 9):
    • Sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 10:15-10:45am or 11:50 – 12:20 (student lunch hours). 
    • Most mentors come weekly, but some alternate between in-person and virtual (we have a mentoring app)
    • Two programs:  Lunch Pals and Take Stock in Children (TSIC requires the student to comply with certain criteria (e.g., behavior, attendance, GPA)).    
    • All Mentors need to:
  1. TSIC mentors have 2 more steps because it includes a college scholarship funded by the Pinellas Education Foundation. 
  • Volunteering: We have a range of opportunities:
    • Work directly with students in our College and Career Center
      • Every weekday during school hours anytime between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm.   
      • Support is provided for all grades around exploring careers and colleges, navigating the college application process, financial aid & scholarships
    • Chaperone field trips
    • Assist athletics coaches / ticket-taking
    • Clubs:
    • Volunteer at special events (e.g., Prom / Homecoming)

No experience is necessary, we will provide training and resources to help you feel confident.  Please call me with any questions.

Thank you for helping support our mission of 100% Student Success,

Heidi Rhodes

College and Career Coordinator

(727) 893-2780 ext. 2042

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.

2023 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship

The 2023 KMMF Summer Fellowship application is now available at Fellowship Program Application – Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation (kmmfoundation.org).  KMMF has been awarding $5000 summer fellowships for several years and has steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers and other supporters. These fellowships make it possible for minority students to intern with Judges, governmental agencies and nonprofits, where they gain experience, build their resumes and form meaningful relationship. KMMF had eleven, extremely impressive 2022 KMMF Summer Fellows and you can review their short biographies. 2022 Summer Fellowship Recipients – KMMF (kmmfoundation.org).  Students can listen to the comments from some of the previous recipients:  KMMF – Laura Chiu.mov on Vimeo; Student Mentoring – Kristin Sanders – YouTube; Photini Suarez re her internship at the US Attorneys’s office and how mentoring has helped her on Vimeo. There are additional testimonials at https://kmmf.kmmfoundation.org/. The deadline for submitting completed applications is February 13, 2023 at 5 PM.