Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: High school graduation
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Florida Academic Scholars award is the highest level of the Bright Futures Scholarship, providing full tuition and fees for Florida residents attending eligible Florida postsecondary institutions.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Florida resident
- Graduate of a Florida high school
- Specific academic requirements including 100 hours of community service and high SAT/ACT scores
- Enroll in an eligible Florida institution
Required Materials
- Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
- High school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores
- Community service hours documentation
Timeline
Students must apply during their senior year of high school. Eligibility is determined after high school graduation.
Tips
Maintain a high GPA, excel in challenging coursework, achieve strong SAT/ACT scores, and complete the required community service hours well before graduation.