Florida scholarships and grants

Open to most students

• Florida Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)

  100% of tuition and applicable fees at Florida public institutions; at private institutions $212 per semester credit hour (4-year, 2026-27); Academic Top Scholars add $44 per semester credit hour

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due August 31, 2027

  100% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public college or university (a set per-credit amount at eligible private schools), plus summer.

  • What it takes: state application + transcript + test scores
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
  • Needs a 3.5+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida Bright Futures - Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)

  $39 per semester credit hour (career certificate or applied technology diploma), $48 per semester credit hour (AS/AAS/CCC technical degree), 2026-27; $48 per semester credit hour toward a BS/BAS after an AS/AAS

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due August 31, 2027

  Per-credit-hour award for Florida high school grads with CAPE industry certifications, for career and technical programs.

  • What it takes: state application + transcript
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, trade school students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida Bright Futures - Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)

  $39 per semester credit hour (career certificate or applied technology diploma), $48 per semester credit hour (AS/AAS/CCC technical degree), 2026-27

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due August 31, 2027

  Per-credit-hour award for Florida high school grads with strong career and technical coursework, for career/technical programs.

  • What it takes: state application + transcript + test scores
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, trade school students
  • Needs a 3+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida Bright Futures - Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

  75% of tuition and applicable fees at Florida public institutions (100% for associate degree students at Florida College System institutions); $159 per semester credit hour at private 4-year schools (2026-27)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due August 31, 2027

  75% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public university (100% in an associate degree program at a Florida College System school).

  • What it takes: state application + transcript + test scores
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
  • Needs a 3+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program (MMB)

  up to $3,000 per year (2025-26; may be prorated)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Need- and merit-based scholarship (up to $3,000 in 2025-26) for Florida students at Bethune-Cookman, Edward Waters, FAMU or Florida Memorial.

  • What it takes: state application + transcript
  • For students starting college, undergrads
  • Needs a 3+ GPA
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Benacquisto Scholarship Program

  Institutional in-state cost of attendance minus Bright Futures and National Merit awards

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Full in-state cost of attendance (minus Bright Futures and National Merit awards) for Florida National Merit Scholars at Florida colleges.

  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (as determined by the institution)
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• Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE)

  $200 minimum per year; maximum set annually by the Legislature

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Need-based grant for Florida residents in career certificate programs (450+ clock hours) at Florida colleges and district technical centers.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

  $200 minimum per year; maximum set annually by the Legislature ($3,260 in 2024-25 and 2025-26)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Need-based grant for Florida residents at Florida public, private nonprofit and other eligible colleges; $200 minimum, max set yearly by the Legislature.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Open Door Grant Program (ODGP)

  100% of tuition, fees, exam costs, books and materials after other aid, plus up to $1,500 stipend per year

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Covers tuition, fees, exam costs and books (after other aid) plus up to a $1,500 stipend for short-term workforce credential programs.

  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant

  up to $3,500 per year (2025-26 maximum, set annually by the Legislature) + up to $850 EASE Plus for high-demand majors

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Tuition assistance for Florida residents at eligible private Florida colleges, regardless of need (max $3,500 in 2025-26, plus up to $850 EASE Plus).

  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• McKnight Doctoral Fellowship

  stipend up to $14,000 per year for up to 3 years

  Florida Education Fund (state-funded statutory nonprofit)

  Opens later

  Up to $14,000 a year for 3 years for new Ph.D. students at select Florida universities (state-funded via the Florida Education Fund).

  • What it takes: state application + essay + recommendation + transcript
  • For grad students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen
  • Usual timing: Annual; application opens Nov 1, due Jan 15; university admission required by Feb 28.
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For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.

• Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program

  up to $6,100 per year (tuition and registration fees)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due April 1, 2027

  Up to $6,100 a year toward tuition and fees for descendants of 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots victims and African American Ocoee residents.

  • Who it's for: Direct descendant of a victim of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots, or African American resident of Ocoee, FL for 12+ months
  • What it takes: state application + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Rosewood Family Scholarship Program

  up to $6,100 per year (tuition and fees)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due April 1, 2027

  Up to $6,100 a year toward tuition and fees for direct descendants of the families affected by the 1923 Rosewood incidents.

  • Who it's for: Direct descendant of a Rosewood family affected by the January 1923 incidents
  • What it takes: state application + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship Program (FFSS)

  Tuition and specified fees at a Florida public institution

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due April 1, 2027

  Tuition and specified fees at a Florida public college for up to 50 high-achieving farmworkers or children of farmworkers.

  • Who it's for: Farmworker or child of a farmworker (s. 420.503, Florida Statutes)
  • What it takes: state application + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Needs a 3.5+ GPA
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (CSDDV)

  Tuition and registration fees at Florida public institutions; $212 per semester credit hour at private 4-year schools (2026-27)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Open now · due April 1, 2027

  Tuition and registration fees at Florida public schools for children and spouses of Florida veterans who died or are 100% disabled from service.

  • Who it's for: Child or un-remarried spouse of a qualified Florida veteran (deceased from service-connected disability, 100% permanent and total service-connected disability, or POW/MIA)
  • What it takes: state application
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Road-to-Independence Postsecondary Education Services and Support (PESS)

  $1,720 per month

  Florida Department of Children and Families

  Apply any time

  $1,720 a month for former Florida foster youth ages 18-22 attending college or vocational school.

  • Who it's for: Former Florida foster youth (licensed care on 18th birthday or adopted/guardianship at 14+ after 6+ months in licensed care)
  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
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• Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)

  up to $50 per day for up to 20 days per academic year ($1,000 max)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Up to $1,000 a year ($50/day for up to 20 days) for living costs during school breaks for Florida post-9/11 veterans and service members.

  • Who it's for: Active duty or honorably discharged member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served on or after Sept 11, 2001
  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
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• Congressman C.W. 'Bill' Young Veteran Tuition Waiver

  Out-of-state fees waived (pay in-state rates)

  State of Florida (s. 1009.26, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution

  Apply any time

  Veterans and VA education-benefit users living in Florida pay in-state tuition at Florida public colleges and universities (out-of-state fees waived).

  • Who it's for: Honorably discharged veteran (Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard), or user of VA education benefits
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
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• First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG)

  Varies; set by the college based on financial need (up to cost of attendance)

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Need-based grant for first-generation Florida students at Florida state universities and state colleges.

  • Who it's for: Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida First Responder Scholarship Program

  Tuition and applicable fees for the training program, plus up to $1,000 for eligible expenses

  Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

  Apply any time

  Covers tuition and fees plus up to $1,000 in costs for law enforcement, EMT, paramedic and firefighter training at Florida public colleges.

  • Who it's for: Trainee in a Florida law enforcement, EMT, paramedic or firefighter training program not sponsored by an employer
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Florida National Guard Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD)

  up to 100% of in-state tuition at Florida public institutions (capped at the highest public in-state rate elsewhere)

  Florida Department of Military Affairs / Florida National Guard

  Apply any timeService scholarship

  The catch: Serve out your Florida National Guard enlistment contract, or repay the tuition.

  Up to 100% of public in-state tuition for Florida National Guard members, for certificates through master's degrees.

  • Who it's for: Drilling member in good standing of the Florida Army or Air National Guard
  • What it takes: membership
  • For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
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• Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) Scholarship

  Set annually in the General Appropriations Act (may be prorated)

  State of Florida; administered by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (UCF)

  Apply any time

  State scholarship for students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in an approved FPCTP at a Florida college or university.

  • Who it's for: Student with an intellectual disability enrolled in an approved FPCTP
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
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• Florida Purple Heart and Combat Decoration Tuition Waiver

  Tuition waived for up to 110% of required credit hours

  State of Florida (s. 1009.26, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution

  Apply any time

  Free undergraduate tuition at Florida public colleges, universities and technical centers for Purple Heart (or higher combat decoration) recipients.

  • Who it's for: Purple Heart recipient or recipient of a higher-precedence combat decoration
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
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• Florida Tuition and Fee Exemption for Foster Care and Adopted Youth

  100% of tuition and fees (including lab fees) at Florida public institutions

  State of Florida (s. 1009.25, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution

  Apply any time

  Free tuition and fees at Florida public colleges, universities and district technical centers for current/former foster youth and youth adopted from DCF, until age 28.

  • Who it's for: Current or former foster youth, youth adopted from the Florida Department of Children and Families after May 5, 1997, or placed in guardianship/permanent guardianship
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
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• Florida Tuition and Fee Exemption for Homeless Students

  100% of tuition and fees at Florida public institutions

  State of Florida (s. 1009.25, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution

  Apply any time

  Free tuition and fees at Florida public colleges, universities and district technical centers for students who are homeless.

  • Who it's for: Homeless student (McKinney-Vento definition)
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
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• Tuition Waiver for Children and Spouses of Florida First Responders Killed in the Line of Duty

  Tuition and matriculation/registration fees for up to 120 credit hours

  State of Florida (ss. 112.19, 112.191, 112.1912, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution

  Apply any time

  Tuition and fees for up to 120 credit hours at Florida public colleges, universities and career centers for children and spouses of fallen first responders.

  • Who it's for: Child or spouse of a Florida law enforcement officer, correctional/probation officer, firefighter, EMT or paramedic killed in the line of duty
  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
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