I'm currently banking on the Bright Futures Scholarship to help fund my college journey. Can anyone share what sort of GPA they're looking for?
The Bright Futures Scholarship in Florida has varying GPA requirements depending on the level of the scholarship you are applying for. It has two award levels: the Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS) and the Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS).
For the FAS award, the minimum weighted high school GPA requirement is 3.5. In the case of Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), the minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. These GPAs are calculated based on specific high school courses required by the State of Florida, so ensure you are cognizant of which courses will be considered in the evaluation.
Remember, in addition to the above, there are also certain SAT/ACT scores and volunteer hour requirements that vary between the two scholarship types, so be sure to look into these as well to ensure you meet all the criteria.
Best of luck in your college journey!
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