Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship

Name: Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship

Award Amount: Covers tuition and fees at Florida public postsecondary institutions.

Information and Eligibility:

The Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship provides financial support to farmworkers and their dependents in Florida. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition and fees for students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Florida public postsecondary institutions. The program aims to increase access to higher education for farmworkers and their families.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Residency: Must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Farmworker Status: Must be a farmworker or the dependent child of a farmworker, as defined by the program (documentation required).
• Academic Performance: Must graduate high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5.
• Test Scores: Achieve a minimum score of 1170 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT.
• Enrollment: Must enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree program at a Florida public postsecondary institution.

Selection Criteria:

• Farmworker or dependent child status, verified by documentation.
• High academic achievement in high school.
• Commitment to full-time enrollment at a Florida public institution.

Application Requirements:

• Complete and submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by the deadline.
• Provide documentation verifying farmworker status (e.g., employment records).
• Submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores.

Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: October 1
• Application Deadline: July 31

Additional Information:

• Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 during their postsecondary studies to retain eligibility.
• Scholarship awards are renewable for up to four years or until the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Funds can only be used for tuition and registration fees at Florida public institutions.

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