Each year, The Sophisticated Gents of Florida partner with the African American Club of The Villages to raise money to support our Scholarship Initiative. Scholarships are awarded to selected high school seniors from Sumter, Marion and Lake County who pursue higher education after graduation from high school. Most of the scholarship recipients are from low income families, and the overwhelming majority are first generation in their families to go to college.

All of the money raised come from donations from members of both organizations and our business and community partners, and from the net proceeds from our annual signature event, the Friendship Golf Tournament.   Held in the fall, this fundraiser is open to the public. 

To donate and become a sponsor to the Scholarship Initiative, complete the form below and click "Pay" when you're ready to be taken to our secure online payment gateway for payment. That's all there is to it!

As 501(c)(3) organizations, your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law, and you will receive a receipt for your records. You may pay online using our secure online payment gateway or you may send a check to our mailing address below.

Thank you in advance for your contribution!

Allen Jenkins

President, Sophisticated Gents of Florida

Mike Patrom,

President, The African American Club of The Villages

Bill Munnerlyn, Jerry Prince

Chairs, The 2020 Friendship Golf Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser