Guy Cuddihee Scholarship

Guy’s Story

CSI Companies is pleased to announce a new annual college scholarship in memory of well-known local philanthropist Guy Cuddihee.

Before becoming CEO of Beaches Habitat for Humanity, Cuddihee spent more than 20 years in leadership roles across several staffing firms, including CSI Companies. He joined CSI as Director of Business Development in 2013.

Over the years, Cuddihee established a large philanthropic footprint across the First Coast as a leader and board member of organizations such as JAXUSA, North Florida School of Special Education, San Marco Rotary, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Beaches Habitat for Humanity.

Each year, the Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarship will identify and recognize a student who goes above and beyond in the community and award them a $5,000 scholarship.

Student Eligibility

Who Is Eligible?

Must be a graduating Senior from Samuel W. Wolfson High School in Duval County
Must maintain a 3.0+ (unweighted) GPA
Must have a minimum of 100 community service hours
Must be accepted to and plan to enroll in a 2 or 4-year accredited institution for the Fall semester
Letters of recommendation may be required upon request

The deadline for application submission is

Monday, March 25th, 2024.

Three finalists will be selected to interview with the CSI Companies Committee, which will determine the scholarship recipient.

Through this scholarship, we’re continuing Guy’s legacy and inspiring students to make a difference for those around them.

Over the years, Cuddihee established a large philanthropic footprint across the First Coast as a leader and board member of organizations such as JAXUSA, Chairman of the Board for North Florida School of Special Education, Volunteers in Medicine, Art with a Heart; Bairfind; Capital Campaign Leader for Community Hospice; San Marco Rotary, Big Brothers, Big Sisters; National MS Society; Junior Achievement; Esprit d Corps; Jacksonville Marine Institute; and the Governing Board of Members for Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club.

Meet the 2024 Guy Cuddihee Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations to our 2024 Guy Cuddihee Scholarship recipients

Aria Brown

Aria graduated from Samuel W. Wolfson High School and will attend the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in the fall (FAMU)

Ian Rasch

Ian graduated from Samuel W. Wolfson High School and will attend Florida State University in the fall. (FSU)