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How do I document my volunteer hours?

• Bright Futures Work Plan: Before beginning your volunteer hours, you will need to get your volunteer location pre-approved. You and a parent/guardian will need to complete and sign and date the Bright Futures Volunteer Service Work Plan. 
• Bright Futures Work Hours Log:  After your location is approved for community service, track your hours on the Bright Futures Volunteer Work Hours Log.
• Community Service Location:   Each community service location must have its own work plan to be pre-approved. Each community service location must have its own log form and its own personal response essay.
• Are other volunteer log forms acceptable?  The organization can document your community service on the organization’s letterhead and include the volunteer service performed, when and where it occurred, the number of hours completed, and have it signed and dated by the supervisor, including his/her full name, email address, and phone number. If the community service location uses their own electronic time clock, you may submit a print-out of those hours.
•   Submitting Your Volunteer Hours:  When you submit your hours, you need to also submit a double-spaced personal response essay giving a reflection on your learning experience with your volunteer service. The essay should be a minimum of one paragraph and include a heading with your name and the date.

What are the requirements for community service?

• Students must perform volunteer service on their own time, which includes lunch breaks or after school.
• Fundraising for non-profit organizations or charities is acceptable.
• Service may be volunteered to the school or the community.
• Service may be performed for profit-making organizations ONLY if they are institutions like hospitals or nursing homes.
• Volunteer work for a religious or political organization will ONLY count as volunteer hours if, for example your church youth group helps with the Special Olympics or the political organization promotes non-partisan activities, such as voter registration.

What does not count towards community service?

• Service rendered as a prerequisite for employment.
• Service performed for a student’s family, neighbors, or friends or for profit-making organizations.
• Attendance at self-improvement workshops, conferences, or competitions.
• Service performed as a result of disciplinary action taken by the school or courts.
• Participation in varsity or junior varsity athletics, or regularly scheduled band or chorus performances.
• Common activities such as acolyte, alter server, lay reader, church choir, and clerical work for religious organizations.
• Babysitting
• Any paid service
• Volunteer service work involving academic requirements for a class.

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Community Service and volunteer programs may require background checks before approving volunteers for hospitals and clinics. Be aware of the necessary steps to become a volunteer. After background checks, volunteer sites may also require you to do a short orientation or training program.

This process can take 2-4 weeks for approval. You are not limited to this list of community service locations. However, you must get your volunteer location approved before beginning your volunteer hours.

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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped more than 725,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. Bright Futures awards include: Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC) and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV). Apply this scholarship toward in-state tuition. Get all four years of your undergraduate degree paid for.

How to fill out the application

• Go to the website.
• Click on Create a Student Account under F irst-Time Applicants .
• Including your SSN is strongly suggested or input your FLE ID (50+student number).
• High School Graduation Date - Enter " May 20 " of your senior year (Note: This date is not official, the actual date has not been released and will not until late December/early January).
• Provide the email address that is best for receiving official communication from Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA). You may provide an alternate email address as well. Do not use your school email address!
• Click Submit to proceed.
• Once submitted, you will receive a personal User ID & Password (take a picture or write down information).
• When initially logging-in you will be prompted to create a new Password .

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Use the following information to help you complete the FFAA Application, which must be complete as part of the Bright Futures Application.

• Florida Legal Residence : Choose yes.
• U.S. Citizenship : Choose yes or no.
• Convicted of a Crime : Be careful! Choose no, unless you have been convicted of a felony or 1st degree misdemeanor.
• Deceased or Disabled Veteran : Choose no, unless you have a parent who was a Military Veteran and is deceased or disabled.
• Rosewood is a scholarship for minority black students who are descendants of the Rosewood incident of January 1923. Only answer yes if you are sure this applies to you.
• If you or one of your natural parents is Hispanic-American answer yes.
• Florida Farmworker : Only answer yes if you have a parent who is a Florida Farmworker.
• Click Next.
• Will Graduate from a Florida High School : Choose yes.
• FL High School Graduation Option : Choose Public.
• Select District : From drop down menu choose Palm Beach, Florida School District.
• Select High School : From drop down menu choose Boca Raton Community High School.
• Are you an AICE or IB Student : Choose yes or no.
• Have you earned a baccalaureate Degree : Choose no.
• Classification : From drop down menu choose Freshman (1st time in College) if you have never taken any dual enrollment or Freshman (with previous college).
• Indicate whether you plan on going to a college/university Out-of-State or In-State.
• Choose up to four other schools you would like to have the information shared with. These choices may be changed at a later date.
• After completing all required sections, click the “Submit” button at the bottom to process your application.

Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) has created a step by step Reference Guide (PDF) to help you through the application process.

Fill this form out as soon as you can. It takes only 15 minutes.

Tip #2: Make sure to log back in to verify your status in April and May. If there is a discrepancy, see your Dean/AP immediately to figure out what the issue may be

Tip #3: Remember, your status may update in June/July after they receive the AICE status update in the same month.

Requirements

• Students must apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship by submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation. The application opens October 1 .
• Students must complete the FAFSA application regardless if you are applying for Financial Aid. If you are eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship, this application must be completed because you are receiving money from the State.
• Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, as determined by the student's postsecondary institution.
• Earn a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent from a Florida public high school or a registered Florida Department of Education (FDOE) private high school; or complete a home education program.
• Not have been found guilty of, or pled nolo contendere, to a felony charge, unless the student has been granted clemency by the Governor and Cabinet sitting as the Executive Office of Clemency.
• Be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary institution.
• Be enrolled for at least 6 non-remedial semester credit hours (or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours) per term.
• If not funded in the academic year immediately following high school graduation, apply within two years of high school graduation to have your award reinstated.

How to earn the Bright Futures Scholarship

There are two paths to earn the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship: earn your AICE Diploma OR earn the scholarship based upon specific criteria (see below).

AICE Diploma Requirements:

• Earn 7 credits by passing AS Global Perspectives and at least one exam from three different subject groups (within 25 months)
• Complete 100 community service hours
• Submit Bright Futures application

Earn either the Florida Academic Scholars , Florida Medallion Scholars , or the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award based upon the following criteria:

• SAT/ACT test scores
• Community Service
• Completing specific classwork 

What each award covers:

• Florida Academic Scholars (FAS ): Students will receive an award to cover 100% of tuition and applicable fees.
• Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS):  Students will receive an award to cover 75% of tuition and applicable fees.
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Beginning with the class of 2023, students may now use work hours in lieu of service hours.

Service and work hours can be combined.

Both work and service hours must be completed with an agency, company, organization or business where they can be verified.

Students must be in high school (summer before 9th grade is acceptable).

Hours should be completed by June 30th after high school graduation. 

Steps to Follow

 what hours cannot count .

               SERVICE HOURS

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Financial Aid

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship programs are awesome education funding options for Florida state residents—if you can get through the application process, that is. The scholarships offered are particularly nitpicky and tedious about their eligibility requirements: the official handbook outlining these criteria is its own 14-page book chapter. ( Luckily, we've created an overview for you in a different, much shorter post. )

Not to worry! We've outlined all the eligibility criteria for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships (general and specific, for each scholarship, with every single exception or special circumstance) in a way that’s a bit easier to get through.

We've also included information about when to expect notification about your eligibility. Once you’re considered eligible, you’re one (big) step closer to winning a Bright Futures Scholarship. After you’ve processed all this information, we'll get to the good stuff—how to increase your chances of winning your own Bright Futures award.

What Are the Bright Futures Scholarships?

Before we dive into eligibility for Bright Futures Scholarships, let's first briefly go over what the scholarships themselves offer. There are three different scholarship programs, all with different eligibility requirements and award amounts.

• Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)— This is the most competitive Bright Futures scholarship and the most generous one. It's geared towards "A students." FAS winners can receive funding for the entire duration of their course of study.
• Florida Merit Scholars (FMS)— This scholarship is less competitive than the FAS, but it still has relatively high minimum test score and GPA requirements. It's geared towards "B students." FMS winners can receive funding for the entire duration of their course of study.
• Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)— This scholarship helps students pursue post-high school vocational and certificate degrees. It's the least competitive award and provides the least amount of funding. GSV winners can receive scholarship funding for up to 72 credit hours of a technical degree program or career certificate program or up to 60 credit hours of an applied technology degree program.
• Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)— This scholarship helps students who have earned an associates degree continue on to earn a Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Applied Science degree. GSC winners receive scholarship funding for up to 60 credit hours of an eligible degree program.

General Bright Futures Requirements

There are a few different Bright Futures awards, but these blanket requirements apply to all of them (unless otherwise mentioned later on in the post). In order to qualify for one of these awards, you must:

• Be a Florida state resident and US citizen or eligible noncitizen (noncitizen eligibility is determined by your college). Note that you have to be a resident of Florida—if your parents aren't, or if they move after you graduate high school but you remain a Florida resident—you're still eligible!
• Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by August 31 of the year of your high school graduation. 
• Earn a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent from a Florida public high school or a registered Florida Department of Education private school
• Not have been convicted of (or pleaded no contest to) a felony charge
• Be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary institution after high school graduation
• Be enrolled for at least six (non-remedial) credit hours per term

If you meet all of the above requirements, you're on the right track to getting your own Florida Bright Futures awards.

Specific Scholarship Requirements

The different Bright Futures scholarship awards have slightly different academic eligibility requirements. Use this info to determine which scholarship award might be the best match for you.

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) Requirements

There are certain minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours that must be met to qualify for either of these programs. You'll have to meet the requirements in all of these domains in order to be eligible for an award . If you've won another academic award, you may have an easier time qualifying for an FAS or FMS award—we'll talk about why and how after discussing all academic requirements.

We'll start off with the easiest of the eligibility criteria—I've laid out here all the high school classes you need to have taken in order to qualify for an award. The good news is that most high schools require students to take these classes anyway, so barring any special circumstances, you should meet these requirements.

This chart outlines coursework requirements for both the FAS and FMS scholarships:

* A note about the World Language requirements: if you haven't taken the necessary courses, you can meet this requirement by demonstrating proficiency on credit-by-exam equivalencies or other "university-approved" means. What this means is if you can test out of your language in college, you’ll probably also meet this language requirement even if you didn’t take two sequential language courses in high school.

GPA, ACT/SAT, and Service Hours

You'll need to demonstrate a degree of academic and community service excellence in order to qualify for either the FAS or FMS programs. You'll notice, though, that the FMS program is a bit less competitive in its minimum requirements. We've laid all of these eligibility criteria out in one chart per graduation year so you can easily compare requirements for both programs .

Superscores

The good news is that the Bright Futures scholarship uses a superscore . Superscores take the highest section scores from each test you submit in order to create the highest possible cumulative score for one particular exam type. (Quick note: you can't combine a section score from the ACT and another section score from the SAT since they're not the same exam types. You can, however, combine scores from three or four different SAT

Let's take a closer look at superscoring. For example, Dominique has taken the SAT two times. Here are his scores from each test:

• Composite: 1140
• Composite: 1190

The Bright Futures scholarship uses a superscore, which is a combination of Dominique's two highest subject test scores (even though he took the test twice on two separate occasions). That means Dominique's superscore is the combination of 550 (Math) and 740 (EBRW), which gives him a cumulative superscore of 1290.

So in this case, a superscore is the difference between qualifying for an FMS scholarship and an FAS scholarship—which can save you thousands of dollars in college tuition!

A few other important notes:

• You'll only need to submit scores from one standardized test—you don't need to meet score requirements for both the SAT and the ACT
• The SAT/ACT minimums do not include the writing section.
• All SATs/ACTs must be completed by June 30th of your graduation year.
• All service hours must be completed by your high school graduation in order to count toward the award. 

Here are some alternative options for those who like to venture off the beaten path.

Other Ways to Qualify for the FAS or FMS Programs

If you’ve received academic recognition through some other program, you may be eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship programs even if you don’t meet a few requirements.

This chart outlines the eligibility requirements for scholars who have been recognized by any of the programs listed below. If a box is blank, that means that you would be exempt from that particular requirement.

Also: keep in mind that if you're working toward an IB Diploma or an AICE Diploma, you have to have earned it prior to high school graduation for it to count. For more information, be sure to check out this chapter in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship handbook.

Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) Requirements

The GSV program is a bit less competitive in terms of its academic eligibility requirements than the FAS or FMS programs. Although this makes it a great fit for some students, keep in mind that the GSV award can only be used to fund a career education or certificate program —no four year college degrees.

In order to qualify for the GSV program, you must meet all of the following criteria :

• Must have a minimum weighted 3.0 GPA in non-elective high school courses
• Must complete 30 service hours by high school graduation
• Must take at least three full credits in a single career and technical education program
• Must achieve a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in your career education classes
• Must achieve the minimum score on the ACT, SAT, or P.E.R.T. test (see below)

If you’ve taken both the SAT and the ACT, you unfortunately can’t mix and match section subscores between the two tests to meet minimums; you can, however, superscore across multiple test dates for the same test. (See the section above for more details.) All minimums must be met for either the SAT or ACT...but ultimately, you only have to take either the SAT or the ACT, not both!

This chart outlines GSV test score minimums:

Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)

The Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars program, or GSC, is awarded to students who are enrolled in career education or career certificate programs that earn associates degrees and want to continue on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. To qualify for the GSC, you must: 

• Earn a minimum of five postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications (that count toward college credit) 
• Complete 30 service hours 

Students who meet these requirements can earn funding for a maximum of 60 credit hours put toward earning a Bachelors of Science degree or a Bachelors of Applied Science degree. 

Special Circumstances: What If You Don't Think You Qualify?

As you can see, the eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures awards are quite specific. Perhaps fortunately for you, there are just as many exceptions to these rules as there are actual rules. If you were homeschooled, have a GED, or live out of state, you still might qualify for the award even given the stringent criteria described above.

Homeschooled Students

If you were homeschooled and don't have a Florida state standard diploma, you still may qualify for a Bright Futures award if you're registered with the district for the current and prior academic year and meet all the general requirements for Bright Futures. You can also qualify as a GED Diploma recipient (see below).

GED Students

In order to qualify for a Bright Futures award as a GED student, you must meet the coursework requirements and GPA requirements outlined at the beginning of this post before taking the GED exam . The process of applying or qualifying for an award won't be much different than that of a student with a standard high school diploma. Just keep in mind that your eligibility for a scholarship will be determined in the academic year in which your GED is earned.

Be sure to check out the Florida Department of Education's website on the GED for more information about how this equivalency test works.

Florida Residents with Out-of-State Guardians

If you're a Florida resident but your parents live out of state, then you still qualify for the Bright Futures scholarship. This is true for renewal, too: if you're a Florida resident and your parents move out of state while you're in college in Florida, you still qualify for the scholarship.

Out-of-State Students

Usually, only Florida residents can qualify for the Florida Bright Futures scholarships (not a huge surprise there). If you earned a high school diploma from a non-Florida school while living with a parent or guardian who was on military or public service assignment outside of Florida , you may still be eligible. Keep in mind, though, that this parent must be a Florida resident.

When Do You Learn Whether You're Deemed Eligible for a Bright Futures Scholarship?

These eligibility qualifications above are tedious, to say the least. There are a couple of different official steps in place to determine program eligibility—these are implemented in order to make sure you’re checking off all the right boxes.

Early Evaluations

One option that the Bright Futures scholarship program offers is an early eligibility evaluation. If you submit transcripts and test scores to the Florida Department of Education early in your 7th semester of high school (halfway through your senior year), you’ll receive an "eligibility or ineligibility determination." These eligibility decisions should be posted to your online account starting in March. Although an ineligible determination is not ideal, it may save you a good chunk of time—you won’t have to submit a whole application for a scholarship program that you won’t be considered for.

Final Evaluations

If your final transcripts are submitted in your 8th semester or after you graduate high school, you’ll get an eligibility determination posted to your online account a little bit later. The scholarship program will begin posting these determinations in July.

How Do You Optimize Your Eligibility Chances?

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Now that you know all about the Florida Bright Futures eligibility rules, you can start working on maximizing your chances of winning a scholarship. Many of the important eligibility requirements are long-term considerations, in the sense that you’ll have to plan out and work for the requirements starting your freshman year of high school. Here, I'll go through all the award criteria, giving tips and strategies to meet minimum coursework, GPA, test score, and service hour minimums .

Like I mentioned earlier, most high schools require students to take the courses necessary to qualify for the Bright Futures awards. If you’re worried you won’t meet the course requirements criteria, schedule a meeting with your guidance counselor ASAP to see if you can work in extra course credits before graduation.

GPA requirements are easier to meet when they’ve been maintained over several years. If you’re just missing the GPA cutoff requirements, you should consider:

• Whether your GPA is weighted or unweighted. A weighted GPA will be higher than an unweighted one if you’ve taken any advanced or honors classes.
• Seeing your teachers after class or after school for extra help in your weaker subject areas.
• Asking your teachers if there are any extra credit projects or assignments you can complete in order to bring up your grades.
• The GPA requirement is lower for the FMS than the FAS scholarship—if you don’t meet the criteria for the FAS, you may meet them for the FMS.

Test scores might be a sticking point for many students. The ACT/SAT minimums for both the FMS and FAS scholarship are pretty high. Here's what you can do to increase your chances of meeting those minimum scores:

• Start preparing for and taking the tests early on in high school . There’s no maximum number of times you can take the test in order to qualify for the scholarship. If you’re worried about achieving these test scores, plan on starting your sophomore year if possible.
• Decide whether you’re better off taking the SAT or ACT . Focus on one test instead of trying to do well on both.
• Don't have a lot of time to bring up your scores ? Check out our ACT and SAT fast prep guides.

Service Hours

It would not be fun to try to fit in 75-100 service hours in the few months before high school graduation (remember that your service hours all have to be completed before you get your diploma). If you start volunteering as a freshman, you’ll only have to volunteer for an hour every 2-3 weeks in order to meet these minimums ; if you start as a senior, however, you’ll have to volunteer 1.5-2 hours every week. So how do you stay on track?

• Find something that you're passionate about . Are there any interests that you want to explore, especially any related to future career paths? You could gain service hours and professional experience at the same time.
• Ask friends or family members if there are any service activities that they would recommend. Maybe you could volunteer together!
• Volunteer at the same time, on the same day, every week . Having a set schedule will help you keep your commitment.
• Don’t be afraid to switch it up . You have 75-100 required community service hours, but they don’t all have to be at the same place. If you’re losing interest, or if something just isn’t a good fit, it’s okay to try something else. Don’t just switch it up for the sake of switching, though—appearing flaky could hurt potential professional development and even your college applications.
• Volunteer with an established, legitimate agency . You want an organization that’s reliable enough to provide good documentation of your service hours when asked.
• Keep your own records of service hours as a backup.

What's Next?

Need more information on Bright Futures scholarships? Our guide to Bright Futures Scholarship programs answers all the questions you're wondering about.

Ready to get started on your Bright Futures application? Follow our step-by-step guide on Bright Futures applications for all the information you need to create a top-notch application.

Interested in more community service ideas? Check out our guide to 129 great community service projects . You may also be interested in other community service-based scholarships .

Francesca graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and scored in the 99th percentile on the SATs. She's worked with many students on SAT prep and college counseling, and loves helping students capitalize on their strengths.

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Take the next step in your academic journey with The Monty J and Sarah Z Bennett Dallas ISD Scholarship, proudly offered by Dallas Bright Futures. Tailored for driven Dallas ISD high school students, our scholarship aims to bridge the gap for those facing challenges in accessing higher education!

We're excited to offer $5,000 to up to five deserving students, providing a substantial boost to support your college endeavors. Embrace this chance to alleviate financial pressures and focus on your academic and personal growth. Apply today, and let us be a part of your journey towards a successful and empowered future. Scholarship Application Deadline is April 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be a current high school senior attending a school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD).

Demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Must exhibit a need for financial assistance to pursue higher education, as evidenced by family income, FAFSA results, or other documentation.

Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership roles, showcasing a commitment to positively impacting their community.

Submission of an essay (500-750 words) on a given topic that reflects the applicant's aspirations, challenges, and how the scholarship will aid in achieving their educational goals.

At least two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or community leaders who can attest to the applicant's character, academic commitment, and potential.

Must have a clear plan for post-secondary education, including acceptance or application to an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents residing in Dallas.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in an interview process to discuss their goals, motivations, and need for the scholarship.

Recipients must commit to providing updates on their academic progress and participate in any follow-up programs initiated by Dallas Bright Futures.

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Florida Bright Futures is a great scholarship for Florida residents planning to attend in-state institutions. It covers the cost of tuition and select fees depending on your academic accomplishments and the type of institution you plan on attending.

Although the requirements are specific, meeting the requirements virtually guarantees that you’ll get the scholarship. Here’s what you need to know to apply!

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What are the Bright Futures Scholarships?

The Bright Futures scholarships, or simply Bright Futures, are a set of merit scholarships for Florida students. There are three main types of award:

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) : This award covers 100% of the cost of tuition for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program from a Florida institution, or up to 120 credit hours.

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) : This award covers 75% of tuition for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program from a Florida institution, up to 120 credit hours.

Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV): The Gold Seal Vocational award is given to students who want to enter a career or technical program that can be completed in two years or less. This award contributes a set amount towards your tuition based on the type of institution you plan to attend.

• It will fund up to 72 credit hours for technical degrees at $48 per hour, or 72 credit hours for career certificate programs at $39 per hour.
• It will fund up to 60 hours for applied technology degree programs at $39 per hour.

For both the FAS and FMS awards, a student can request funding for extended hours while you’re in college, if it becomes clear that you will need more than 120 hours to complete a bachelor’s degree.

What are the Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements?

The requirements for Bright Futures are very specific, and you must satisfy all of them to receive the award. (Note: Some of these requirements have been suspended for the classes of 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the section below for more information.)

Requirements (Pre-COVID)

These requirements apply to the FAS, FMS, and GSV awards.

• Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, as determined by the college you wish to attend.
• Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation. For example, if you graduate in 2019, you must apply by August 31, 2019.
• Earn a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent from a Florida public high school or a registered Florida Department of Education (FDOE) private high school; or complete a home education program.
• Not have been found guilty of, or pled nolo contendere to, a felony charge.
• Be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary institution. Here’s a full list of eligible institutions.
• Be enrolled for at least 6 non-remedial semester credit hours per term.

Tip: To make sure that you receive the scholarship without complications, you should plan to enroll in the summer, fall or spring semesters following high school graduation, or else you’ll need to have your scholarship reinstated.

The program-specific requirements are:

Notes on FAS and FMS

For the standardized tests, you do not need to take both the ACT and SAT, and the writing/essay scores are not included. These scores are superscored, so you can have the best chance of qualifying.

Just like the general Bright Futures requirements, these requirements are all or none. For example, if you have 100 service hours and 3.5 GPA but your SAT score is 1200, you would be eligible for the Florida Medallion Scholars award, not the Florida Academic Scholars award.

There are a few other ways to qualify. If you receive the National Merit Finalist or Scholars designation, or were selected as a National Hispanic Recognition Program scholar , then you can waive the test score requirement for the Florida Academic Scholars award or Florida Medallion Scholars award. You’ll still need to complete the required number of service hours, though—100 for FAS and 75 for FMS.

You can also waive the test score requirement if you receive your AICE Diploma or IB Diploma. However, you’ll still need to do service hours to receive an award.

For more information about GPA, test scores, and volunteering, check out these posts:

• What is the Highest GPA Possible? What is an Average GPA?
• How to Get a Perfect 1600 Score on the SAT
• How to Apply for a Volunteer Position in High School

Special Circumstances

Although Bright Futures is generally very strict with requirements, there are some special circumstances where an altered set of requirements apply.

For homeschooled students: You must have been registered as homeschooled during grades 11 and 12 with your local school district. If so, you will follow the general and specific requirements for the scholarship you are interested in. Most likely, you’ll need the service agency to verify your hours on their letterhead. If you were not registered as homeschooled during both 11 and 12, you’ll apply as a GED student.

For GED students: You must meet the high school course and GPA requirement prior to taking the GED exam. You’ll need to follow the same general and scholarship specific requirements, although you’ll also need to submit all relevant transcripts and confirm that your GED diploma was verified by FDOE.

For out-of-state students: This option is available for students who live with a parent or guardian who is a Florida resident but is on military or public service assignment outside of Florida. You still need to meet the general course, GPA, service hours, and test score requirements, but you’ll also need to provide official high school transcripts, documentation for the out-of-state assignment and proof of dependency.

Modifications Due to COVID-19

In light of the pandemic, which has prevented many students from completing the requirements for the Florida Bright Futures program, some requirements have been waived or modified:

Class of 2020

• Students who couldn’t complete the required volunteer hours may submit a letter stating that they planned or intended to complete them, signed by a guidance/school counselor or other authorized school official.
• The deadline for taking standardized tests has been extended from June 30 to December 1, 2020.

Class of 2021

• FAS: The minimum qualifying combined SAT score has been raised to 1330. ACT scores are unaffected.
• FMS: The minimum qualifying combined SAT score has been raised to 1210. The minimum qualifying ACT composite score has been lowered to 25.

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How Do You Know if You’re Eligible for Bright Futures?

Eligibility evaluation.

With Bright Futures, if you meet all the requirements and submit your application by the deadline, you can almost guarantee eligibility.

The Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is free and available online. You can submit the FFAA anytime during your senior year of high school, and we recommend you submit it as early as possible. It’s a basic form that asks for your demographic information, your high school information and intended college plans, and you can update it throughout the year, including sending updated test scores, so there’s no need to wait.

By submitting the FFAA and an unofficial transcript that includes fall semester senior grades, you can receive an initial eligibility evaluation beginning in March. But if the evaluation isn’t favorable, don’t worry—this is not the final eligibility decision. You can update anything that doesn’t currently meet the requirements, especially test scores and service hours, through June of your senior year (except in the case of the 2019–2020 school year, as noted above) .

Final eligibility is sent out in July, after most students have finalized their college plans and there are no more SAT or ACT dates. (It’s not clear when final eligibility will be sent this year in light of the changes.)

Tips for Meeting Eligibility Requirements

Take this advice from someone who received this scholarship herself: you will want to start planning early in high school to make sure you’re eligible for Bright Futures by senior year. Above all, work closely with your school counselor to make sure you’re on track with your courses, GPA, and service hours.

Courses and GPA: Make sure you are taking a variety of core courses each year and that you are doing as well as you can in them. If you choose to take advanced courses like AP, IB, AICE, or dual enrollment, you want to make sure that you’re still earning around a B or higher in those courses. This will not only make sure you meet the GPA for Bright Futures, but will also look good to college admissions officers!

Test Scores: It’s important that you first take a diagnostic test and study to improve your scores. We’ve compiled free, official practice tests for both the ACT and SAT so you can decide which test format you prefer: Links to all the Official ACT practice test and other resources and Links to Every SAT practice test and other free resources .

For students interested in the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award, the PERT is a popular choice because it’s administered at many public colleges year-round. It’s generally considered the least stressful of the standardized tests, giving you plenty of time to think through each question. For more information and study guides, visit the Florida Department of Education .

Service Hours: Get involved with a nonprofit organization that you care about. For most public school students, you’ll report your hours to your school counselor, who will log your hours into the FDOE system directly. Your school may have specific requirements about what counts and doesn’t count as service, so make sure you check with your school counselor about how to properly record service hours.

Wrapping it Up

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United Power awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to 18 high school students in the company’s service territory, the company announced May 23.

The company also awarded Brighton Futures scholarships to 11 high school students, according to a news release.

The students were selected through a rigorous process that considered their outstanding work grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and written essays.

According to officials, the application was made available on the cooperative’s website in December 2023, and all applicants underwent a thorough review to ensure the utmost fairness. 

2024 scholarship recipients

Harley Baas, Branson School Online, United Power Community College Scholarship, $1,000; Lucas Burela, Brighton High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000; Lilliana Ritter, Prairie View High School, United Power Technical Scholarship, $1,000; Rachael Schmidt, Frederick High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000; Giselle Sixtos, Fort Lupton High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000; Alanna Snyder, Horizon High School, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Skylar Whalen, Mead High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500.

Also, United Power gave a Brighton Futures 11 scholarship for high school students in its service area for $2,000 each.

Bright Futures scholarships for 2024 awarded to Cody Bydalek, Weld Central High School; Elizabeth Clement, Stargate Charter School; Sydney Dawson, Eagle Ridge Academy; Paige Gibbs, Fort Lupton High School; Josh Goodrich, Mead High School; Colt Lanaghen, Mountain Territory; Devyn Nabarrete, Erie High School; Joaquin Rodriguez, Riverdale Ridge High School; Paige Walker, Prairie View High School; Nicholas Aasmundstad-Williams, Frederick High School; and Owen Woodford, Brighton High School.

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