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Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship

Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$4,000

Application Deadline:

20/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship program that supports the education of aspiring educators in Florida. The program is administered by the Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF), a nonprofit organization that aims to promote and support education in Florida.

The scholarship program awards multiple scholarships of up to $2,000 each year to selected students who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in education at a Florida college or university and have completed at least 60 credit hours of coursework.

The program aims to support and encourage the next generation of educators in Florida. Applications for the Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship typically open in the fall and are available on the FREF website. The application process requires students to submit academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay.

Eligibility Criteria For Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for the Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship are as follows:

  • Be a resident of the state of Florida and should be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited college or university in Florida or a current college student attending an accredited college or university in Florida.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and should be pursuing a degree in education or a related field.
  • Demonstrate financial need through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and must submit a completed application form, a personal essay, and two letters of recommendation.

It is important to note that meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection as a recipient of the Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship, as the program is highly competitive. The scholarship committee may also consider factors such as leadership potential, community involvement, and academic achievement when making their selection.

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