Grants and Scholarships for Florida State Students

All students in need of financial aid must fill out a FAFSA application. This application is the most important application as it determines most of your financial aid available from the federal government, and since the federal government supplies 99% of all scholarships and grants available, its correctness is of the up most importance.

If you need more help determining what kind of financial aid you qualify for the department of education has a site up just for that, heres the link to that site.Each States Department of Education  has local grants available to its residents. 

Florida State University has a grant available for the students enrolled there. You must get with your financial aid office on campus to get more information. The scholarship is called the Florida State University Grant and Differential Florida State University Grant.

This FSU funded grant is awarded to degree seeking undergraduate students who meet university need guidelines. Awards range from $200 to $1,800 per academic year based on the availability of funds. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours per term) to receive FSUG or DFSU.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a Federal grant awarded to low income, undergraduate, degree seeking students. Awards range from $200 to $1,500 per academic year, based on the availability of funds. This grant is for one year only and is not guaranteed in subsequent years. Priority is given to students who meet the following requirements:

• Has NOT obtained a bachelor's or professional degree
• Demonstrates exceptional financial need (i.e. they have a low EFC)
• Must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient
• Enrollment of at least half-time status (6 credit hours)

Florida Department of Education offers the following Grants for Florida students:

 

First Generation Matching Grant Program

The First Generation Matching Grant (FGEN) is a need-based award program offering grants to first degree seeking undergraduate students whose parents have not earned a Bachelor's degree. Awards range from $200 to $3,000 per academic year based on the availability of funds. Primary consideration is given to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student is a participant in the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) program

• Demonstrates exceptional financial need (i.e. they have a low EFC)

• Must be a Federal Pell grant recipient

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible non-Citizen

• Student must be a Florida Resident

• Student must be a first generation college student (neither parent has earned a Bachelor's degree)

• Students must be enrolled full-time to receive grant (12 credit hour minimum per term)

• Student must continue to meet all of the above requirements

• Student must have earned a minimum of 24 hour for the PRIOR academic year

• Minimum GPA of 2.0

*Please note that not all CARE students that meet eligibility requirements will receive this grant and it is not guaranteed in subsequent years due to limited funding.

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program

The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions.

 • The Florida Public Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend state universities and Florida colleges (public community colleges)

. • The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is available to students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. 

FSU Scholarships

Florida State University also offers multiple scholarship opportunites through the universities financial aid office. The FAFSA application is still required for each of the following scholarships.

My Perfect Plants Scholarship

Perfect Plants is a family owned nursery operating on the same property and principals that were established in 1980 with the purchase of the family farm. We are serious about plants and serious about offering the best products and information to our customers. As second-generation growers, we are proud of our industry and know how important it is to cultivate further interest and education in horticulture. With this in mind, we began our South East Regional Scholarship Program in 2016 to those pursuing a degree in the horticultural industry.

Award: $1000

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate student
• program leading to a career in the horticultural industry
• 3.0 GPA

Application information:   https://myperfectplants.com/scholarship-application/

 Florida State University also has an FSU OFA Foundation application  that is only accepted during the month of March, each year, for two of the scholarships available specifically through FSU financial aid department. Those scholarships are;

William "Cody" Good Scholarship- Awards $1000

• Open to Undergraduate students from Santa Rosa County
  • minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Preference given to graduates of Gulf Breeze High school
• To apply submit:
  • FSU OFA Foundation application (acceptable only during the month of March)
  • Essay on how scholarship funds would assist you in your educational study
  • Current Transcript
  • Resume
  • Submit all applications to the Office of Financial Aid.

Deeb Scholarship

• Application period is every March 1st to May 31st. Applications submitted before or after will not be considered.
• Applicant must be either adopted or an orphan
• Legal documentation verifying status must accompany this scholarship application
• If applying as a need-based student, please file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to applying for this scholarship.
• Must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA (grade point average)
• Must enroll full-time - no exceptions - to receive scholarship. Undergraduates: minimum of 12 credits per term. Graduates: minimum of 9 credits per term.

Below are some helpful links for your grant/scholarship search:

Sample Scholarship Inquiry Letter Template

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