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What are Florida scholarships?
Florida scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Florida or looking to go to school in Florida. Florida scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Florida scholarships
Before you apply for Florida scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Florida scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Florida scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Florida scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Florida scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Florida scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”

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Lee A. Dumas Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No Transcripts Required
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The Lee A. Dumas Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to UCF student(s) of any class standing who is a permanent resident of Volusia or Flagler counties. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
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No Transcripts Required
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The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship is open to underGraduate Studentss enrolled full-time. In accordance with guidelines prescribed by the founder, the grantee institutions award scholarships based on need to Christian Women's who reside in one of the specified southern states. Students must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia.
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Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
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No Transcripts Required
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The Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Scholarship is offered to economically disadvantaged Pinellas County public, private, or home-schooled students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 at the end of the seventh semester of high school. Applicants must be graduates with a standard high school diploma. They must be U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or Dream Act eligible. High school students who meet these qualifications can submit an application to be considered for this scholarship in the seventh semester of high school. Please visit the scholarship's website and contact financial aid for more information and inquiries about the application.
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UNF Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$24,000
The UNF Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship is available to students admitted to the University of North Florida. Students must be recent Duval County public high school graduates with a standard high school diploma. They must also be a Florida resident for tuition purposes. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Maria Nieves Edmonds Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The Maria Nieves Edmonds Scholarship is available to students graduating from Pinellas County High Schools. Applicants must have a standard high school diploma, be US citizens or permanent resident aliens, and have a weighted cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 at the end of the seventh semester of high school. High school students who meet these qualifications will be notified in writing in the spring term of their senior year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information and contact Financial Assistance Services for inquiries about the application.
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Deborah Bornmann Allen Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,875
The Deborah Bornmann Allen Scholarship shall be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, or junior collegian member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Florida who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees Scholarships
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
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No Transcripts Required
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The St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees Scholarships are awarded to students who are taking prerequisites in preparation for transfer and those courses are not eligible for financial aid. A student receiving the BOT Scholarship does not need to be considered degree-seeking. Students must be enrolled in the courses listed on the application. Eligible students may receive up to six (6) credit hours of tuition and Access Fees. Lab fees and books are not covered. Students must see their Academic Advisor for more information and to apply.
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Mary M. McKay Endowed Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
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The Mary M. McKay Endowed Scholarship is open to undergraduate nursing students from Hillsborough County. Application details are available on the UT Nursing Students Blackboard site. Students may contact the Department of Nursing for more information.
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Florida Private Student Assistance Grant
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$200
The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, underGraduate Studentss who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, student eligibility and award amount. Applicants must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent, in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, or 360 clock hours per term in a certificate-seeking aviation maintenance program at an eligible institution to participate in the FSAG Private program. A student receiving FSAG Private is eligible to receive scholarship funding for 9 semesters or 14 quarters of full-time enrollment. UnderGraduate Studentss participating in college-preparatory instruction, students requiring additional time to complete the college-level communication and computation skills testing programs (CLAST), or students enrolled in a 5-year undergraduate program are eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Scholarship and Grant Programs at the Florida State Department of Education for more information.
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Florida scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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