Yes, applicants must be in valid F-1 status to be able to apply for this scholarship.

You can find the scholarship application requirements on the Study Florida website. For questions, contact Study Florida at scholarship@studyflorida.net

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Students need to 1) submit their application online, and then 2) submit their complete scholarship application to their Designated School Official (DSO)/International Student Advisor on their home campus.

A complete packet includes a copy of the application (you will receive in an email) and two letters of recommendation.

Students applying for the Higher Education Scholarship have until March 31, 2026 to submit their complete scholarship application to their DSO/International Student Advisor.

Students applying for the Secondary School Scholarship have until March 31, 2026 to submit their complete scholarship application to their DSO/International Student Advisor.

Yes! Please refer to our Tips on How to Make a Great Scholarship Application Video for guidance.

Yes, as long as you continue your studies at a Florida institution of higher education, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Yes, one letter of recommendation must come from a faculty member while the other can come from non-instructional staff member such as an advisor, counselor, dean, etc.

If you are currently in your final year of high school, please apply for the Secondary School Scholarship.

No, to be eligible for this scholarship you will need to attend a Florida college or university in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

No, to be eligible for this scholarship you will need to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and students in their first semester do not yet have a GPA.

No, to be eligible for this scholarship you will need to be enrolled at a Florida college or university through the Spring 2027 semester. The scholarship payments are disbursed in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

The Study Florida Scholarship Committee expects to announce the winners for the 2026-27 academic year by June-July, 2026.

The Scholarship Committee will mail the scholarship checks directly to your college or university. The scholarship is for $1,000 in Fall 2026 and $1,000 in Spring 2027.

All questions about this scholarship can be sent to Scholarship Committee Coordinator Mayori Matos-Camacho at scholarship@studyflorida.net