Top Florida scholarships for you

The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, student eligibility and award amount. Applicants must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent, in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, or 360 clock hours per term in a certificate-seeking aviation maintenance program at an eligible institution to participate in the FSAG Private program. A student receiving FSAG Private is eligible to receive scholarship funding for 9 semesters or 14 quarters of full-time enrollment. Undergraduate students participating in college-preparatory instruction, students requiring additional time to complete the college-level communication and computation skills testing programs (CLAST), or students enrolled in a 5-year undergraduate program are eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Scholarship and Grant Programs at the Florida State Department of Education for more information.

The Florida Public Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend state universities and Florida College System institutions. The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, student eligibility and award amount. Applicants must enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours per term, or the equivalent in an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a state university or Florida College System institution in order to participate in the FSAG Public program. A student receiving the FSAG Public or Postsecondary in an aviation maintenance program is eligible to receive an award for a maximum 110 percent of the number of credit hours required to complete a program. Undergraduate students participating in college-preparatory instruction, students requiring additional time to complete the college-level communication and computation skills testing programs (CLAST), or students enrolled in a 5-year undergraduate program are eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Scholarship and Grant Programs at the Florida State Department of Education for more information.

The Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a need-based merit scholarship that provides financial assistance to eligible students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions. Students of the following countries are not considered for an evaluation of this scholarship: Brazil, Spain and Haiti. Undergraduate applicants must apply during their senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply; however, priority for the scholarship is given to graduating high school seniors. Enroll as a degree-seeking student at an eligible postsecondary institution and enroll each academic term for a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate study or 9 credit hours for graduate study. Fore more information, please visit the scholarship's website.

Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans provides an award to dependent children or un-remarried spouses of qualified Florida veterans. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program for a minimum of six credit hours, 180 clock hours, or the equivalent, per term at an eligible participating postsecondary institution. For more information,please visit the scholarship's website.

The Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship (MMB) provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who meet scholastic requirements, demonstrate financial need, and attend eligible universities in Florida. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, and student eligibility. Applicants must enroll as a degree-seeking undergraduate student for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term or the equivalent. Applicants must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made; and must not have previously received a baccalaureate degree. Applications must be obtained from financial aid offices at eligible universities. A student is eligible to receive an award for a maximum of 8 semesters (12 quarters) over a period of 6 consecutive years, or until the student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first. Undergraduate students participating in college-preparatory instruction, students requiring additional time to complete the college-level communication and computation skills testing programs (CLAST), or students enrolled in a 5-year undergraduate program are eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Scholarship and Grant Programs at the Florida State Department of Education for more information.

The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) has financial assistance available to bankers seeking degrees from fifty-five FBEF participating universities in Florida. FBEF Scholarship amounts are based on the semesters the student has remaining until graduation and may be prorated. Applicants must be currently working at a FDIC-insured bank in Florida or a state or federally chartered trust company in Florida and have been employed for at least one year in the Florida banking industry prior to application. Please note that employment with a credit union or brokerage/investment firm does not meet this requirement. Application deadlines are November 1st, March 1st, or June 1st. The complete list of the participating universities and colleges are available on the scholarship's website. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Letty Newton, Director of FBEF for more information.

To apply for NAJA Scholarships, applicants must be working or planning to work directly with children. Applicants must be pursuing studies for one year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. This includes, but is not limited to, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted & Talented. Scholarships are not awarded for graduate work in administration or general education. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. for more information.

The Selbys were very interested in helping local students with limited financial means pursue a higher education, with the goal of not only achieving a meaningful career, but also of helping their community. Applicants must be graduating seniors from any high school in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto counties. Students planning to enroll in a state college are eligible to apply. Students planning to pursue a 2-year degree only, however, are not eligible. Non-high school students who are already enrolled in college are also not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

In memory of Kae Sumner-Einfeldt, Virginia Linquist-Winker, Robert Rader and Carolyn Goldstein, the Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). Scholarships will be based on merit and legacy. Applicants must meet the minimum height requirements for membership in Tall Clubs International: 5' 10" (178 cm) for women and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men, both in stocking feet. Applicants must intend to enter an accredited United States or Canadian college or university and agree that enrollment must be completed within the current calendar year. Applicants must request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club participating in the Scholarship Program in your state/province of residence; or have a TCI Member-at-Large participating in the Scholarship Program in your state/province of residence. Two recommendation rating sheets and two letters of recommendations are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.