José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Name: José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Award Amount: $2,000 per academic year, renewable for up to three years.

Information and Eligibility:

The José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a merit and need-based scholarship program designed to provide financial assistance to students of Hispanic origin. The scholarship supports Florida students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at eligible public or private institutions within the state. The scholarship is named in honor of José Martí, a Cuban patriot and poet who advocated for education and equality.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Residency: Must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Ethnicity: Must identify as being of Hispanic origin (documentation required).
• Academic Achievement: Must have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent for continuing college students).
• Financial Need: Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Enrollment: Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per term for undergraduates or 9 credit hours for graduate students at an eligible institution.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated academic excellence (GPA and coursework rigor).
• Financial need based on FAFSA results.
• Documentation of Hispanic origin and Florida residency.
• Commitment to completing a degree program in a timely manner.

Application Requirements:

• Complete and submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by the deadline.
• File the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.
• Provide proof of Hispanic origin, such as a birth certificate or parental documentation.
• Submit official academic transcripts (high school or college, depending on academic level).
• Ensure enrollment in an eligible Florida institution for the academic year.

Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: October 1
• Application Deadline: April 1

Additional Information:

• The scholarship is renewable for up to three years, provided recipients meet academic progress and enrollment requirements.
• Eligible private institutions may require additional documentation to validate participation in the program.
• Scholarship recipients are encouraged to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain competitive for other state-funded aid programs.

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