Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Criteria

Hi all! I'm a junior in high school and I've heard about the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, but I'm not sure about the criteria needed to qualify. Can anyone help me with the requirements and eligibility details? Thanks so much!

Hello! The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Florida high school students who plan on attending college in the state. There are two main scholarships under the program: the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award and the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award.

Here are the general eligibility requirements for both the FAS and FMS awards:

1. Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation.

2. Graduate from a Florida high school with a standard high school diploma or its equivalent.

3. Complete the 16 college-preparatory courses required for admission to a state university.

4. Achieve the required weighted GPA in the 16 college-preparatory courses per the chart below.

5. Achieve the required composite ACT score, Overall Score on the Classic Learning Test (CLT), or combined SAT score no later than August 31 of the student’s graduation year (or through January 31 for mid-year graduates), listed below.

6. Complete the required number of volunteer service hours, paid work hours, or 100 total combined hours listed below.

Now, let's go over the specific criteria for each award:

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award:

1. GPA: A minimum weighted GPA of 3.5 in required high school courses.

2. Test scores: A minimum of 29/96/1340 on the ACT, CLT, and SAT respectively.

3. Community service hours: Complete at least 100 hours of approved community service or paid work.

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award:

1. GPA: A minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 in required high school courses.

2. Test scores: A minimum of 25/84/1210 on the ACT, CLT, and SAT respectively.

3. Community service hours: Complete at least 75 hours of approved community service or 100 hours of paid work.

For more information on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, you can visit their official website, which includes details on application deadlines, scholarship funding amounts, and any updates to the requirements. Best of luck!