About Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida's flagship merit-based scholarship program for high school graduates. Three award levels: Florida Academic Scholars (100% tuition + stipend), Florida Medallion Scholars (75% tuition), and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars. Covers state universities and colleges.
How to Apply in Florida
- Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during senior year of high school
- Apply at FloridaStudentFinancialAidSG.com
- Must complete 100 community service or paid work hours (Academic Scholars) or 75 hours (Medallion)
- Minimum GPA and test scores required — check website for current requirements
- Must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Apply by high school graduation — cannot apply retroactively
Documents You May Need
- High school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores
- Community service hours log
- Proof of Florida residency
Contact & Official Links
Phone: 1-888-827-2004
Official website: floridastudentfinancialaidsg.com/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
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How much is Florida Bright Futures Scholarship worth?
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship: Up to $8,000+/year (full tuition). Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$667 per month.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship: Up to $8,000+/year (full tuition). Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$667 per month.
How do I apply for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship in Florida?
To apply: Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during senior year of high school. Apply at FloridaStudentFinancialAidSG.com. Must complete 100 community service or paid work hours (Academic Scholars) or 75 hours (Medallion). You can also call 1-888-827-2004. Official website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.com/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
To apply: Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during senior year of high school. Apply at FloridaStudentFinancialAidSG.com. Must complete 100 community service or paid work hours (Academic Scholars) or 75 hours (Medallion). You can also call 1-888-827-2004. Official website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.com/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
Who qualifies for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship?
Florida's flagship merit-based scholarship program for high school graduates. Three award levels: Florida Academic Scholars (100% tuition + stipend), Florida Medallion Scholars (75% tuition), and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Florida's flagship merit-based scholarship program for high school graduates. Three award levels: Florida Academic Scholars (100% tuition + stipend), Florida Medallion Scholars (75% tuition), and Gold Seal Vocational Scholars. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.