Peirano Family Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

The Peirano Family Foundation (PFF) is proud to officially announce the winners of its 2026 scholarship program. Following a highly competitive application season, 11 exceptional students from the Tampa Bay area have been selected based on their academic excellence, community dedication, and leadership potential.

This year’s awards reflect the foundation’s core mission of providing "real dollars creating real opportunity," offering financial support to a group of recipients, from future educators to the children of local first responders.

The 2026 Scholarship Winners:

Hook-a-Hero Family First, Future Strong Scholarship

1. Brooke Wright

2. Quinn Metcalf

Trade and Technical Scholarship

1. Omar Prudencio

2. Shreyashi Bodaka

Affronti Community Service Scholarship

1. Jacob Ogden

Dr. Kristine Bennett Honorary Scholarship

1. Antonella Furcolo

2. Nikhil Katiyar

3. Churnika Gudla Venkata Siva

4. Rohan Morgan

Sherri VanDeBoe Future in Education Scholarship

1. Elaine Feaster

2. Noemi Nina

Celebrating Student Achievements

These recipients were chosen through a rigorous review process evaluating academic standing, personal essays, and service to the Hillsborough County community.

"We are incredibly inspired by the caliber of this year's applicants," said Bonnie Peirano, Foundation Executive Director. "Each of these winners represents the hard work and resilience that our community stands for. We are honored to play a part in their journey toward a bright future."

The winners will be officially recognized at a formal Awards Ceremony on April 26 at 2:00 PM.

About the Peirano Family Foundation

The Peirano Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to supporting families in the Tampa Bay area. Through its scholarship initiatives, the foundation has awarded thousands of dollars to local students, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder educational success.