Florida scholarship resources

One short section per program, each with an official link. Amounts and deadlines change by year, so where this page does not state a number, see the official page for the current amounts and deadlines before you apply.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida's merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates who enroll at eligible Florida postsecondary institutions. Florida Academic Scholars covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees; Florida Medallion Scholars covers 75%. Apply through the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA), not the FAFSA.
Official Bright Futures page (OSFA)

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

A need-based state grant for Florida resident undergraduates at eligible Florida institutions. Apply through the FAFSA and the college's financial aid office, which sets its own procedures and deadlines. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

Benacquisto Scholarship

A merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates recognized as National Merit Scholars who enroll at eligible Florida institutions. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

First Generation Matching Grant

A need-based grant for degree-seeking resident undergraduates whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree, at participating Florida state universities and Florida College System institutions. Each participating institution sets its own procedures and award. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant

A need-based merit scholarship for Hispanic-American students attending eligible Florida institutions. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

Rosewood Family Scholarship

Financial assistance for students who prove they are direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the January 1923 incidents, attending eligible Florida public institutions. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship

A scholarship for farmworkers or children of farmworkers attending public Florida postsecondary institutions. See the official page for current amounts and deadlines.
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, state programs

Federal Pell Grant

A federal grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Unlike a loan, it generally does not have to be repaid. There is no separate application: apply by filing the FAFSA. The maximum award is $7,395 for the 2026-27 award year, as published by Federal Student Aid.
Federal Student Aid: grants, including Pell

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This page is not affiliated with the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, or the U.S. Department of Education. Programs, amounts, and deadlines change, so confirm every detail on the official pages linked above before you apply. Facts on this page were checked on 2026-11-04.