He spent hours each year carefully selecting the Valentines for his loved ones. He loved people of all ages, nature, and the Florida Gators, Quiet but eloquent, his words were always carefully chosen for maximum effect. He urged people to do their best and to become their best selves. He inspired by his example. He was a fine man.
Preference is given to single parents.
To have the tuition scholarship renewed, the student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in all course work attempted at Valencia, and send a thank you to the donor as specified below and complete at least sixteen semester hours of course work within three years. Selection of the recipients of the Thomas E. Triplett Scholarship is made by the Financial Aid Office of Valencia Community College. Inquiries about this scholarship and requests for an application, should be made directly to the Financial Aid Office, Valencia Community College, P.O. Box 3028, Orlando, Florida 32802-3028. Applications should be filed as early as possible before the following academic year. Applicants selected as the Thomas E. Triplett Scholars are expected to write Thomas E. Triplett and Family, in care of the Valencia Foundation, about their experiences at Valencia and the value of the scholarship.