What's up, friends? I'm a junior from Florida aiming for a Bright Futures Scholarship. I'm taking the SAT this year and wondering what score I need to reach the scholarship requirements. Can anyone help me out here with the required SAT score? Thanks a ton!
Hello! It's great that you're targeting the Bright Futures Scholarship. There are two main scholarship levels within the Bright Futures program: the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award and the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award. Each of these has different SAT score requirements based on the 2024-2025 school year.
For the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award, you'll need to achieve a minimum SAT score of 1340. This award covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees, along with a $300 educational expense stipend per semester for textbooks and other course materials.
For the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award, the minimum required SAT score is 1210. This award covers 75% of tuition and applicable fees.
Keep in mind that there are other eligibility criteria for each of these awards, including GPA requirements, volunteer service hours, and specific high school coursework. Make sure you also fulfill these additional requirements to maximize your chances of earning the Bright Futures Scholarship. Good luck with your SAT preparation and scholarship application!
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