In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Program to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing
funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.
2009-10 high school graduates and thereafter eligible for Bright Futures:
May receive funding for up to 100% of the required hours for their program of study
May ONLY restore their award if the award is lost due to
insufficient GPA in the first year of funding.
Graduate Study - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and Florida Medallion
Scholars (FMS) earning a baccalaureate degree in the 2010-11 academic year
and thereafter in 7 semesters or fewer (or the equivalent in credit hours)
may receive funding for 1 term of graduate study, not to exceed 15 semester
hours, paid at the undergraduate rate.
Dropped/Withdrawn Courses - Students must refund to their institution
the cost of any dropped or withdrawn Bright Futures funded course.
Required Hours for Renewal:
Students are NOT REQUIRED to enroll
full-time to receive Bright Futures funding.
However, full-time students must earn 24 semester
hours (or the equivalent) per academic year
Students MAY enroll part-time and receive
Bright Futures funding.
2010 High School Graduates
apply here
beginning December 1, 2009, and
before graduation. Additional documentation is required for Home Education,
GED, and
Out-of-State applicants.
