The Bright Futures Scholarship Program offers two awards for high school students who earn an academic diploma.
The Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
- Award: 75% of Florida public college tuition and fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester). For private institutions a fixed award amount is given based on 75% of the average tuition and fees covered by a comparable Florida public institution prorated by term and hours.
- GPA: 3.0 weighted (based on FLA Scholarship Program Weighting system: .5 quality pt for Honors and AP classes).
- Test Scores: Best composite SAT score of one score or the combined best of two or more scores at or above 970, or an ACT score of 20
The Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
- Award: 100% of Florida public college tuition fees (including lab fees up to $300 per semester) plus $300 per semester for college related expenses (excluding summer term) prorated by term and hours. For private institutions a fixed award amount is given based on 100% of the average tuition and fees covered at a comparable Florida public institution including the $300 per semester provided for college-related expenses prorated by term and hours.
- GPA: 3.5 weighted (as above) on the 15 academic credits.
- Test Scores: Best composite SAT score of one score or the combined best of two or more scores at or above 1270 or 28 on the ACT.
- Community Service: 75 Hours during grades 9-12
National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship Finalists will receive the Academic Scholars Award regardless of GPA/SAT.
Both rewards are renewable for four years with GPA requirements.
DEADLINE: The Florida Financial Aid Application must be filed by the end of the 7th semester and no later than the end of the 8th semester for the student to be considered for an award under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
1-888-827-2004