Florida Scholarships

An applicant must: 1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. 2. Not have previously received a bachelor's degree. 3. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid, including residency in this state for purposes other than education for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the first term of the academic year for which funds are requested. Note: residency for purpose of student financial assistance is determined by the institution the student attends. 4. Enroll at an eligible Florida institution for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per term. 5. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 6. Not be in default on any state or federal student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Renewals: A renewal applicant must have earned a minimum institutional cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and have earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours for each term an award was received during the previous academic year. Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester of third quarter of each academic year. Credit hours earned the previous summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required. To demonstrate financial need, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be submitted each year by the established deadline.

An applicant must: 1. Not have previously received a bachelor's degree. 2. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid, including residency in this state for purposes other than education for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the academic term for which funds are requested. Note: residency for purpose of student financial assistance is determined by the institution the student attends. 3. Enroll at an independent, non-profit Florida college or university accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in a program of study other than divinity or theology for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per term. 4. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 5. Not be in default on any federal Title IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Renewals: A renewal applicant must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, meet the institution's definition of satisfactory academic progress and earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours for each term an award was received during the academic year. Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester of third quarter of each academic year. Credit hours earned the previous summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required. A renewal application must be submitted to the institution annually.

An applicant must: 1. Not have previously received a bachelor's degree. 2. Enroll for a minimum of six credits at an eligible public or private Florida post-secondary educational institution which is participating in this program. 3. Demonstrate financial need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the deadline specified by the institution. 4. Submit, if required, an application to the institution by the deadline established by the institution. 5. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for the receipt of aid, including residency in this state for purposes other than education for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the first term of the academic year for which funds are requested. Note: residency for purpose of student financial assistance is determined by the institution the student attends. 6. Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college work. 7. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 8. Not be in default on any federal Title IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Renewals: Eligibility for renewal awards is determined at the end of the second semester or third quarter each academic year. A renewal applicant must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Also, renewal applicants must have earned during the previous summer and two semesters or three quarters, 12 credit hours per term or the equivalent for full-time enrollment; nine credit hours per term or the equivalent, for three-quarter time enrollment; or six credit hours per term or the equivalent, for half-time enrollment, for the number of terms for which the award was received. A student who fails to earn the required credit hours is not eligible to renew the award. A renewal application must be submitted to the institution by the deadline established by the institution.

An applicant must: 1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. 2. Be a person of Spanish culture who was born in, or whose natural parent was born in, either Mexico or Spain, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central America or South America. 3. Have earned a minimum unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate college-level courses. 4. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid, including residency in this state for purposes other than education for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the first term of the academic year for which the funds are requested. Note: residency for purpose of student financial assistance is determined by the institution the student attends. 5. Enroll at an eligible Florida public or private college or university for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours of undergraduate study or 9 credit hours of graduate study. 6. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 7. Not be in default on any federal Title IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. 8. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate sufficient financial need to be eligible to receive the total annual award amount. Renewals: A renewal applicant must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and have earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours for undergraduate study or 9 credit hours for graduate study for each term an award was received during the academic year. Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester or third quarter of each academic year. Credit hours earned the previous summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required for renewal. To demonstrate financial need, the FAFSA must be submitted each year in time to be processed by the U.S. Department of Education by May 15.

The Ethics in Business Scholarship Program provides assistance to undergraduate students who enroll at community colleges and eligible private Florida colleges and universities.

Eligible students must be direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923. Applicants are required to supply the descendant information on the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application for verification An applicant must: 1. Be a minority belonging to one of the following ethnic categories: Alaskan Native or American Indian; Black, but not of Hispanic origin; Hispanic; Asian or a Pacific Islander. 2. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid. 3. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 4. Not be in default on any federal Title IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. 5. Not have previously received a bachelor's degree. 6. Enroll in a degree or certificate program at a state university, public community college or public postsecondary vocational-technical school in Florida. Certificate programs must be minimum of 900 clock hours in length. 7. Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term or 24 clock hours per week. 8. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to demonstrate financial need. Renewals: A renewal applicant must have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours per term or 80% of the clock hours for which the recipient enrolled each term. Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester or trimester, third quarter or fourth semester. Credit hours earned the previous summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required.

An applicant must: 1. Be a member of or eligible for membership in either the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida or the Miccosukee Indian Tribe of Florida. 2. Meet Florida's general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid, including residency in this state for purposes other than education for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the first day of class of the first term of the academic year for which funds are requested. Note: residency for purpose of student financial assistance is determined by the institution the student attends. 3. Enroll as either an undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible Florida public or private college or university for a minimum of one (1) credit hour per term. 4. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the standards established by the respective tribe. 5. Not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or federal grant or scholarship program. 6. Not be in default on any federal Titile IV or state student loan program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Renewals: A renewal applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Full-time students must have earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours for each term an award was received during that academic year. Students enrolled less than full-time must earn the equivalent number of hours required for enrollment as a three-quarter-time, half-time or less than half-time student. Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester or third quarter of each academic year. Credits earned the previous summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required. A renewal application must be submitted annually to the appropriate tribal education committee.

A $1,000 grant awarded annually to a minority undergraduate student majoring in journalism or who intends to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must be Florida residents, show need and high academic standing.

Scholarship applicants must: * Be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or technology. Preference will be given, but not limited, to students attending colleges or universities in the state of Florida. * Have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related field. * Possess and overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years. Need is not a consideration in awarding scholarships except when two or more applicants have equal qualifications.

The Aronovitz Family partnered with The Miami Foundation to honor the memory of the late Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz. Judge Aronovitz stood as an example for the community, excelling in his chosen profession and always thinking of those less fortunate than himself. Scholarships are awarded to Miami-Dade County minority students planning to continue their education through the university level.

To be eligible to receive an initial scholarship from any one of the three awards, a student must: 1. Complete a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Student Authorization Form by spring graduation. 2. Be a Florida resident. 3. Earn a Florida standard high school diploma, or its equivalent (Florida GED); be enrolled in an early admission program, or complete a Home Education Program in accordance with Section 232.03(4), Florida Statutes. 4. Be accepted by and enrolled in an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary education institution. 5. Be enrolled for at least six semester college credit hours or the equivalent. 6. Not have been found guilty of, or pled nolo contendere to, a felony charge. 7. Use the award within three years of high school graduation. 8. Meet the specific requirements to receive either the Florida Academic Scholars Award, the Florida Merit Scholars Award, or the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award.

Qualifications for Scholarship Eligibility: Will be a full time student at a school in one of the designated Southern region states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or Tennessee). Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Can demonstrate need for financial assistance. Your category depends on what your status will be during the next school year, as follows: High School Juniors - Scholarships awarded based on achievement (not based on financial need). High School Seniors with plans to attend college in the next school year - The chosen college must be within the Southern region. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter. College Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors - The school you are attending must be within the Southern region. College Seniors - You must be planning to attend a graduate or professional school in the Southern region during the next school year. You must submit a letter of acceptance from the graduate or professional school. Graduate Students - You must be continuing your studies in the next school year at a school within the Southern region. Current non-students are eligible if they can provide documentation (acceptance letters, signed commitment letters, or other documents showing commitment to attend) indicating they will be a full time student in one of the above categories in the next school year. Students who reside, or will reside, in the US during the next school year, whether US citizens or foreign nationals, are all welcome to apply.