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Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholars

The Bright Futures Scholarship was established in 1997 for Florida residents who attend Florida high schools. The Florida Academic Scholars are high school graduates who meet highest merit requirements and receive $2,472 based on in-state Florida college rates on a first dollar basis. Students may attend any in-state public or private college, university, or vocational program. The program is funded by Florida's state lottery.

Year the Program was Founded 

1997

Promise Typology Category 

State merit-based aid programs

State 

Florida

Residency Requirement 

State

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

State High School

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

1

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes