How the Scholarship Works

A student graduating from high school during the 2024 academic year and applying for state aid for the 2024 academic year must apply for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship after December 1 and prior to high school graduation. To apply, a student must submit a completed Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during the last year in high school.

A student may receive funding for only one award (Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholars, or Gold Seal Vocational Scholars). The highest award earned by the student will be selected.

Initial eligibility requirements must be met prior to High School graduation from a Florida public or FDOE-registered private High School.

The submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an annual requirement for Bright Futures eligibility. Note: The student’s FAFSA does not have to indicate need; however, it must be complete and processed error-free prior to a student’s first disbursement of an award. (The Florida State Programs May 15 deadline does not apply to Bright Futures.)

Eligibility Criteria:

• 3.0 Weighted GPA: This must be achieved using the credits listed below, combined with the test scores and community service hours outlined.
  • Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses:
    • 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
    • 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)
    • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
    • 3 Social Science
    • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language)
  • Total of 16 Credits
  • Up to two additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses may be used to raise the GPA.

For more information and to apply, visit the Bright Futures Scholarship website or contact The Learning Curve Academy office.