The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for the year 2023/24 is now open to residents of Florida in the United States. This scholarship offers postgraduate programs in various subjects at Florida Institutes. The application deadline for this scholarship is August 31, 2023.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year is currently accepting applications from eligible candidates in the United States. This opportunity is specifically available to residents of Florida who are either U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. The FBFS Scholarship USA is designed to support students who have completed their secondary education and aspire to pursue higher education.
The prestigious Florida Bright Futures Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for academically talented individuals to turn their educational aspirations into reality. Whether you are a high school student preparing for college or a parent seeking financial assistance, this scholarship offers a ray of hope and a promising chance to fulfill your academic goals.
Types of Scholarships:
There are four different types of scholarships available through the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Each scholarship has its own set of requirements, as outlined below:
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Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS):
- Minimum 3.50 weighted GPA
- Completion of 100 service hours or 100 paid work hours
- Successful completion of 16 high school course credits
- Attainment of a minimum ACT®/SAT® score by June 30th of the high school graduation year
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Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS):
- Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA
- Completion of 75 service hours or 100 paid work hours
- Successful completion of 16 high school course credits
- Attainment of a minimum ACT®/SAT® score by June 30th of the high school graduation year
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Gold Seal Cape Scholarship (GSC):
- No specific GPA requirement
- Completion of 30 service hours or 100 paid work hours
- Completion of 5 CAPE (Career and Professional Education) post-secondary credit hours
- No required ACT®/SAT® score
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Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV):
- Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA in non-elective courses
- Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in career education courses
- Completion of 3 full credits in a single Career and Technical Education program
- Completion of 30 service hours or 100 paid work hours
- No specific required courses
- Attainment of a minimum ACT®/SAT® or P.E.R.T. exams score by June 30th of the high school graduation year
Degree Level:
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for the 2023/24 academic year in the USA offers opportunities to pursue postgraduate level programs at various institutes in Florida.
Scholarship Benefits:
For the academic year 2023-24, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship in the United States offers selected students full and partial coverage of tuition fees, with 100% and 75% coverage respectively.
Nationalities:
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program in the USA is open to eligible applicants who are residents of Florida and are either U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Complete the FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application) by the deadline of August 31 after high school graduation.
- Obtain a standard Florida high school diploma from a Florida public high school, a registered Florida Department of Education (FDOE) private high school, or successfully complete a home education program.
- Have no felony conviction or plea of nolo contendere, unless granted clemency by the Governor and Cabinet serving as the Executive Office of Clemency.
- Receive acceptance and enroll in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary institution.
- Enroll in a minimum of six non-remedial semester credit hours (or equivalent in quarter or clock hours) per term.
Application Procedure:
To apply for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24 in the United States, please follow the online application procedure.
